Paul Brodie
BrodieEDU
Arlington, TX, UNITED STATES
Motivational and Keynote Speaker who specializes in the Power of PMA: Positive Mental Attitude and Motivation 101
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Biography
Paul Brodie is the President of BrodieEDU, an education consulting firm that specializes in the development of literacy programs, motivational seminars for universities and corporations, and wellness education. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Leadership Development Council, Inc as the Executive Director of InspireEDU with leading the implementation of educational programming in commercial properties across the United States. Brodie also continues to serve as a Site Coordinator for the ASPIRE program in the Birdville Independent School District. As coordinator, he has created instructional and enrichment programming for over 600 students and 75 parents in the ASPIRE before and after school programs.
Previously, Brodie spent many years in the corporate world and decided to leave a lucrative career in the medical field to follow his passion and transitioned into education. From 2008 to 2011, he was a highly successful teacher in Arlington, TX where he taught English as a Second Language. Brodie turned a once struggling ESL program into one of the top programs in the city. Many of his students have moved on to journalism, AVID, art classes, and a number of the students exited the ESL program entirely. His methods included music, movies, graphic novels, and many high engagement methods including using technology, games, cultural celebrations, and getting parents involved in their children’s education. Brodie’s approach has been called unconventional but highly effective, revolutionary, and highly engaging.
Brodie earned an M.A. in Teaching from Louisiana College and B.B.A. in Management from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is in the process of writing his first book: Eat Less and Move More: My journey to losing 100 pounds without gimmicks. Brodie hopes the book will help those like himself that have had challenges with weight and the goal of the book is to promote not only weight loss but also health and wellness.
His seminars have been featured at leadership conferences across the United States since 2005. Brodie is active in professional organizations and within the community. He is also highly involved in The International Business Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi and served as National Vice President – Organizational Development, Leadership Foundation Trustee, National Organizational Development Chair, and in many other roles since 2002. He resides in Arlington, TX.
Industry Expertise (3)
Professional Training and Coaching
Health and Wellness
Education/Learning
Areas of Expertise (3)
Motivation
Positive Mental Attitude
Mediation
Accomplishments (6)
Paul G. Brodie Outstanding Brotherhood Scholarship Award (professional)
2012-05-18
The Paul G. Brodie Outstanding Brotherhood Scholarship Award is given to a member of the Delta Sigma Pi chapter at the University of Texas at Arlington each year.
Leadership Foundation Trustee Emeritus Award (professional)
2012-11-10
Paul Brodie was presented with the award for service to the Leadership Foundation and given the title of Trustee for life.
Anthony Z. Fernandez Distinguished Alumni Service Award (professional)
2009-05-15
The Anthony Z. Fernandez Distinguished Alumni Service Award may be presented annually by alumni chapters to a member who has demonstrated an outstanding level of volunteer service to the Fraternity and shown consistent contributions to the well-being of the chapter and the Fraternity as a whole.
40 Hour Basic Mediation Certification (professional)
2004-02-26
Completed 40 hours of training to qualify for appointment as a court-appointed mediator. And has satisfied all requirements of the State of Texas, and qualifies as a mediator in accordance with Chapter 154, Texas Civil Practices Code, should a court or a party to a dispute make such appointment.
30 Hour Advanced Family Mediation Certification (professional)
2004-07-25
Completed 30 hours of training to quality for appointment as a court-appointed mediator, of suits affecting the Parent-Child Relationship and other family disputes. And has satisfied all requirements of the State of Texas, including instruction in Family Law, Family Dynamics, Child Development, Child Abuse, Family Violence, Taxes and Other Financial Aspects of Divorce, and Mediation Practicum; and such training meets the minimum requirements.
12 Hour Transformative/Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Mediation Certification (professional)
2005-02-19
Having satisfied all requirements of the State of Texas, and the qualified individual named for service as a mediator in accordance with Chapter 154, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, should a court or a party to a dispute make such appointment. And has completed 8 hours of Transformative Mediation Training and 4 hours of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Training and is qualified to conduct such meditations.
Education (2)
Louisiana College: Masters of Arts in Teaching, Education 2010
University of Texas at Arlington: Bachelors of Business Administration, Management 2005
Affiliations (7)
- Advent Urban Youth Development (Advisory Board Member)
- Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity (Past Member of the Board of Directors)
- Leadership Foundation (Past Member of the Board of Trustees)
- Leadership Development Council, Inc. (Member of the Board of Directors)
- Schola Cantorum (Singer in the Professional Chorus)
- Special Olympics Texas (Volunteer since 2005)
- University of Texas at Arlington Alumni
Links (2)
Testimonials (4)
Lindsey Pugh, College Student | Dallas LEAD Provincial Conference
“Paul is such an amazing motivational speaker! I attended his session at the Dallas LEAD Provincial Conference and I have never been so inspired! He really energizes everyone in the audience and puts everything in a positive perspective! I can’t wait to attend more of his sessions!”
Marlena Lawson, College Student | The Picture Presentation at Wingate University
“Brodie’s seminars are interactive and highly upbeat. All attendees are never bored during his presentation. As an upcoming college graduate, I can relate to his seminars in a more positive way as I prepare to enter the work force.”
Darrick Williams, Senior Provider Relations Advocate at United Health Group | Positive Mental Attitude Seminar at New Orleans LEAD School
“Paul Brodie brings the energy! His interaction with the audience evokes the PMA his seminar is teaching!”
Whitney Taffin, Revenue Analyst at Red Lions Hotel Corporation | LEAD with PASSION Seminar at El Paso LEAD Provincial Conference
“Paul is one of the most passionate people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is always positive and tries to motivate others to see their true potential. Paul lives what he teaches and never loses his faith in others. He is a great person, a great leader, and a great friend to all he encounters. Anyone who meets him is truly lucky to have him in their lives.”
Event Appearances (23)
The Big Picture Seminar
Gulf Western Regional Conference San Antonio, TX
2013-03-03
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude Seminar
LEAD Provincial Conference Overland Park, KS
2013-02-23
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude Keynote
Gulf Western Regional Conference San Antonio, TX
2012-02-18
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude Seminar
LEAD Provincial Conference Cleveland, OH
2011-02-19
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude Seminar
LEAD Provincial Conference Westlake, TX
2010-03-06
LEAD with PASSION
LEAD Provincial Conference El Paso, TX
2010-02-27
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude Seminar Keynote
Gulf Western Regional Conference Surfside, TX
2010-08-14
Motivation 101 Keynote
Gulf Western Regional Conference San Antonio, TX
2013-03-03
The Big Picture
Professional Event for The University of Texas at Austin and St. Edwards University Austin, TX
2010-09-17
The Big Picture
Professional Event for Trinity, St. Mary's, and The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX
2010-09-17
The Big Picture
Professional Event at Wingate University Wingate, NC
2011-03-03
Leadership Foundation Presentation
Professional Event at Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX
2011-04-10
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude Seminar
LEAD Provincial Conference Walnut Creek, CA
2011-02-26
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude
Professional Event at The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX
2012-02-12
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude Seminar
New Orleans LEAD School New Orleans, LA
2010-10-16
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude
Newport Beach LEAD School Newport Beach, CA
2009-11-07
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude
Boston LEAD School Boston, MA
2008-10-18
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude
Tucson LEAD Provincial Conference Tucson, AZ
2009-03-07
The Big Picture Seminar
Gulf Western Regional Conference San Antonio, TX
2012-02-18
The Big Picture
Professional Event at Baylor University Waco, TX
2010-10-07
The Big Picture
Professional Event at Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
2010-09-30
Positivity Attracts
Tulsa LEAD School Tulsa, OK
2011-11-12
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude
Professional Event at The University of Oklahoma Norman, OK
2011-11-09
Sample Talks (1)
PMA: Positive Mental Attitude
Participants will: • Create strategies for developing and enhancing positive thinking • Learn how positive thinking can improve your life both mentally and physically • Show how to use your PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) and not your NMA (Negative Mental Attitude) PMA covers the three objectives listed above and so much more. We will discuss the power of music with starting your day on the right note and will also cover the circle of trust, finding your passion, and time management.
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