Topics Include:
Substance Abuse PreventionIndividuality / Self ConfidencePositive ChoicesLeadership CultivationAnti-Drug & Alcohol Programs
Program Descriptions
Positive Choices - An Anti-Drug/Alcohol Program(45 minutes-1 hour. Materials Needed: CD Player)This presentation makes it loud and clear that being drug and alcohol free is a positive choice. Tom takes his audience on a fun and interactive journey. He shares his own personal stories of success and tells how he navigated socially and emotionally to stay drug-free throughout his life. He offers strategies and techniques illustrated through fun, interactive games that young people can use to help them make positive and healthy choices and achieve success in their lives. Students are encouraged and excited by Tom’s stories and games, and walk away feeling like they can do anything in life!
Stand Up to Yourself - An Anti-Bullying and Anti-Racism Program(45 minutes-1 hour. Materials Needed: CD Player, Whiteboard)Bullying and racism are major problems is today’s schools. Tom takes the audience on a step by step journey to improving their own lives, which will in turn improve the lives of others. He encourages students to make positive choices in their lives and become powerful people. After he outlines strategies through stories, games and interactive learning, he addresses specific incidents of bullying and racism and the devastating effect that these terrible actions have taken on people. At the end of the speech, students realize:They can take control of their life and end the bullying and racism by being powerful people.As much as society has made us think we are all different, deep down we are all the same.
Biography
"Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal" has been Tom's motto since he was in grade school. He creates miracles in his everyday actions and continues to follow his life path, having fun at every step.
Tom Malloy most recently co-starred opposite Amy Smart in the film Love N' Dancing, which wrapped in October 2007. The film is directed by Robert Iscove, director of She's All That. There's already buzz that this film will be the next Saturday Night Fever and cause a whole new dance trend in this country because of the unique style of dance featured in the film called West Coast Swing, which is a smooth, slinky partner dance that's danced to hip-hop, R&B, pop, country and funk.
Tom also recently starred in The Alphabet Killer, directed by Rob Schmidt (Wrong Turn). The film stars Eliza Dushku (Tru Calling, Bring it On), Acadamy Award Winner Tim Hutton (Ordinary People), Cary Elwes (Princess Bride, Days of Thunder), Michael Ironside (Total Recall, Top Gun), Tom Noonan (Manhunter), and Martin Donovan (Insomnia). Tom played the third lead in the film.
Tom also recently played one of the lead roles in The Attic, a thriller directed by Mary Lambert (Pet Sematary I & II). He starred opposite John Savage (The Deer Hunter), Elisabeth Moss (West Wing), Jason Lewis (Sex and the City), and Catherine Mary Stewart (Weekend at Bernies). The film has also been available on video since January 2008.
Tom was one of the lead actors in the film Gravesend, presented by Oliver Stone. The film became an indie-cult favorite. Tom has appeared on MTV, E! Channel, ABC, and NBC in promotion of the film.
Tom has also had principal roles on Law & Order-SVU, Third Watch, and Kidnapped on NBC, as has appeared in films such as The Siege with Denzel Washington, and Anger Management with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson.
Other than acting... Tom Malloy is also a stand-up comic, having headlined and performed at Caroline's Comedy Club, as well as other major comedy clubs along the east coast. Tom has competed and taught classes in the smooth, hip-hop style West Coast Swing. He was trained by 4 time U.S. Open Champion Robert Royston in Swing and has trained in Salsa with World Champions Gary and Diana McDonald. Tom was trained in the Undefeated grappling art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by the Gracie Brothers themselves. He has also trained in boxing and karate. His energy as a motivational speaker is also electrifying. Tom can relate to kids and adults with a logical approach to enjoying your life and succeeding in fulfilling your dreams.
His energy as a motivational speaker is also electrifying. Tom can relate to kids and adults with a logical approach to enjoying your life and succeeding in fulfilling your dreams.
Program Titles
Positive Choices for TeensPositive Choices for ParentsPositive Choices for TeachersHow to Get What You Want and Have Fun Doing It!Self Confidence: The Key to Success
TESTIMONIALS
"I've worked as a teacher for 25 years, and I've seen all kinds of speakers and presentations. In all that time, Tom Malloy's speech was the by far the BEST I've ever heard." -- Rick Black, Teacher, North Montco High School, Lansdale, PA
"Recently, Tom Malloy visited our school as an inspirational speaker, during our Red Ribbon Week. Tom had an innovative approach to the drug free message. He failed to bore us with facts and details; instead he used comedy as a key to open the minds of our students, allowing the message to be subtle yet effective. The students were impressed by his charisma and were eager to participate in the assembly as well as learn more about Tom afterwards. No speaker has ever grasped the interest of the students as well as Tom did, and we are thankful to have had him visit our school." -- Caroline Pinal, Commissioner of Spirit, Mojave High School, Mojave, CA
"I am a student who saw your presentation today at the Jr. TIGS Conference at Salem Community College today, and I wanted to let you know that you did an awesome job. You really caught the attention of all of us with your humor and open personality. I really hope that you continue to do what you're doing because you have an awesome gift. Again thanks so much!" -- high school student, Salem Community College TIGS Program
"I thought your presentation was one of the best I'd ever heard. You were extremely funny, but I learned many lessons from it." -- student, TIGS Program
"I would like to thank you for coming to our school and talking to us you really helped some of my friends to get off of drugs. Thanks a lot, you have really got into their minds and helped them. I have been trying to do that for about 3 years and they never did anything about that. Thanks again, Tom!" -- Amanda and Elizabeth, students
"Your presentation exceeded my expectations and I gleaned a few pearls from your wisdom. Your sense of humor and sincerity shined through on Sunday and you were a bright spot in my evening. Thanks and all the best to you & yours!" -- Cate, Livingston, NJ
"Hello Tom! You were at my high school today. I just wanted to say you did a really great job. Finally we have someone that had fun with us. We thought it was hysterical how we are "Super Sperm." haha Kept me laughing out of nowhere all day!" -- Justine, high school student
"You did an awesome job talking to us up in Pocono Manor, PA. You are the funniest guy i have ever met in my life. You and your story just wants me to stay drug-free and work hard at what ever i am doing in life. I just wanted to share that with you. Keep doing what ever it is your doing because you are awesome! -- Dan, student
Tom Malloy is a truly captivating motivational speaker for our speakers bureau! In the following photos, he presents the opening keynote at an anti-bullying conference in Sussex County, New Jersey. The audience was middle school students and teachers.
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