Jimmy Cabrera

Professional Speaker and Leader…
Jimmy Cabrera is a dynamic and energetic speaker, riveting his audience’s attention through the very last sentence. Jimmy combines a unique blend of motivation and education, giving listeners practical techniques they can use immediately. He has earned the National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Profession “CSP” designation. There are approximately 4,000 members within this association, and less than 8% have earned this prestigious certification.

Jimmy has been a professional speaker and consultant for over 20 years, speaking in both the Corporate and Educational Communities. He has the ability to speak to both the adult and youth groups. As a leader, his philosophy is, “Don’t count what you have, but what you have given—that total equals your success.” He sees and seeks to fulfill the need for communication, education, and a positive influence in the lives of all individuals.

Motivator, Encourager & Committed…
In the last 20 years over one million people – 600,000 of whom were youths – have experienced Jimmy’s high energy presentations. His passion is to help make a difference in the lives of all those who attend his presentations. He seeks to fulfill the need for communication, education, and positive influence in our rapidly diversifying and culturally interdependent society. He customizes his presentations to meet his clients’ objectives. We are challenged to create an environment where all our people can utilize positive encouraging ideas that will enable them to progress and become successful. Jimmy wants to help create this awareness and process at your next conference or meeting for all to benefit.

Turning Negatives Into Positives…
Jimmy learned some tough lessons early in his life. He grew up as a Hispanic in a predominately-segregated community. With the exception of his parents, he always felt that no one cared. The system certainly didn’t challenge Jimmy to be expressive and think about setting goals. He experienced bitter rejection and prejudice from a society that labeled him “different.” Eventually he realized that though you cannot forget the past and the pain, you can forgive, learn from, stand firm, and move on. Handling, overcoming the damaged emotions and rejecting rejection, Jimmy learned how to turn the negatives he experienced into POSITIVE learning experiences.

There Is Life After High School…
Jimmy’s first motivational talk was a flop. This was when others told him, “You will not make it in sales or ever become successful.” Something turned and tightened within him, and he decided that he would make it; he discovered that he was a self-starter. He remembers that day so well; it was a hot day in July, 1974, alone and full of fear. But, a commitment was made that day, and he moved forward to experience the taste of success. His first motivational talk turned out to be more POSITIVE than negative.

Success Comes Through Discipline…
Jimmy’s friend, George Roach, encouraged him to read books to gain knowledge about sales, persuasion, negotiation, self-empowerment, business trends, etc. At first Jimmy was not receptive; up to that point in his life, reading was not a priority, not even a pastime. What jolted Jimmy into picking up a book was something George said to him, “Jimmy, if you elect not to read, you are as bad off as someone who cannot read at all.” So, at the age of 28, Jimmy read his first book cover to cover, word for word. What an experience! For the first time in his life the words he read came alive. He realized at that very moment that nothing was impossible; he discovered that there is life after high school. He started to attend various seminars and workshops on communication and persuasion skills. Jimmy learned to take the phrase, “Knowledge Is Power,” to the next level, which is, “Applied Knowledge Is Power.” A lesson he learned, and is now passing on to all his audiences is “Success is not an Art… Success is a Discipline.”

A Mission Bigger than Jimmy…
Then came January, 1983, when Jimmy decided to respond to his calling. Becoming a professional speaker became bigger than a choice. It became a desire, a passion, and a commitment to help make a difference in the lives of people. The person that encouraged him and is his biggest supporter is his loving wife, Laural. By establishing and keeping his priorities in order – God, Family, & Career – Jimmy has become inspired to help other find and develop their potential to be successful.

Besides his knowledge in communication skills, self-development, and self-disciplines, Jimmy has the unique ability to counsel and guide youth, as well as adults, in the quest for professional and personal goals. His clients are assured success because Jimmy cares and makes certain that they use their utmost hidden talents.

There Is Life After Each Adversity And Challenge…
Today, if you were to ask Jimmy, “Is there life after high school?” you know he would answer, “Not only is there life after high school, there is life after each adversity and challenge that we may experience. Always remember – “It is always too soon to quit!”

Through dedication, commitment, and the application of self discipline skills, Jimmy has learned to deal with adversity. By helping others, Jimmy realized he was helping himself. Yes, it becomes a “win/win” situation for everyone involved.

Jimmy will never forget who helped him – His Parents, his wife, Laural, and his friend, George Roach. He knows that one real way to adequately thank them is to continue making a difference in this country and in the lives of others. For every person with whom he comes in contact, he must try to be the best teacher, server, helper, and friend he can be.