Eddie Cortés

Empowering Students to Build Resilience

4.98 • 18 bookings

Topics:
Motivation & Inspiration
Resilience
Social-Emotional

Audiences:
Grade K-5 Students
Teachers & Staff

Fee: Under $5K

Invite Eddie

• Over 20 Years of Experience
• Captivating Humor & Storytelling
• Author of “I’m Possible”

For the past 20 years, Eddie Cortés has empowered students to build resilience, positive self-worth, and the confidence to chase their dreams.

This mission has become personal for Eddie, as it stems from his own life-altering experience.

As a middle schooler, Eddie’s dream of playing Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees came crashing down when his cousin told him he wasn’t “big enough, fast enough, or talented enough” to make it. This moment crushed Eddie’s self-worth, and he stopped believing in himself, which affected his grades, relationships, and choices. He stopped dreaming.

Eddie now wants to help students understand that they are “braver than they believe, stronger than they seem, smarter than they think”, and worthy of their dreams. He’s had the privilege to partner with public and private schools across the United States to share his message in an interactive school assembly, I’M POSSIBLE, which helps students nurture a positive self-view and build resilience to overcome disappointment, failure, and obstacles.

Eddie’s enthusiasm and passion for his mission are contagious. His ability to captivate elementary and middle school students with humor and storytelling draws them to the edge of their seats. His fun and thought-provoking approach challenges every student to do hard things and chase their dreams.

Eddie has a bachelor’s degree in leadership, loves Chinese food, and is a CrossFit enthusiast. When he’s not speaking, Eddie is making life-long memories with his wife and daughter.

SPEAKING TOPICS:

I'M POSSIBLE: Empowering Students To Build Resilience & Chase Their DreamsGrade K-8 Students

Eddie will help students realize that their potential (what they can do) is far greater than their limitations (what they can’t do)!

He uses humor, thought-provoking stories, and object lessons to teach elementary and middle school students to build resilience.

By developing resilience, your students will be more likely to have a positive self-worth, overcome failure, and achieve better academic results. Your students will be empowered to do hard things and chase their dreams because they are “braver than they believe, stronger than they seem, and smarter than they think.”

Eddie Cortés’ school assembly will help your students develop the skills they need to become more resilient, and in turn, be more successful. He will teach them that even though life can be hard, they have the strength, intelligence, and courage to do hard things, reach their goals, and make their dreams come true.

Give your students the skills they need to become resilient and successful learners.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Bounce back from adversity and turn obstacles into learning opportunities—determination dictates your destination in life
Do hard things, face failure, and maintain an “I can, I will.” mindset
Mentors help you do hard things and go further faster
Nurture a positive self-worth—worthy of your dreams
Reimagine the impossible to do the I’M POSSIBLE

The P.O.S.S.I.B.L.E. Mindset:

Perseverance: Resilience means pushing forward despite challenges. Setbacks are part of progress; your dedication and persistence will guide you to triumph.

Obstacles to Opportunities: Resilience means seeing obstacles as opportunities to learn, improve, and develop. Approach obstacles with an open mind, extracting valuable lessons and growth opportunities.

Strength in Support: Resilience thrives when self-care nurtures well-being, and seeking support from loved ones and mentors provides vital encouragement during challenges. Strength is found in support.

Seek Growth: Resilience means embracing challenges as chances to learn, evolve, and become stronger. View difficulties as stepping stones to personal growth and development.

Inspirational Icons: Celebrate real-life stories of those conquering immense odds to excel. These role models fuel the belief that resilience, determination, and self-confidence can pave the way for remarkable accomplishments.

Believe in Your Potential: Resilience rests on unwavering faith in your abilities. Recognize and celebrate your strengths, nurturing the self-confidence that fuels your resilience. Believe in your unlimited potential.

Learn: Resilience means drawing wisdom from both victories and setbacks, shaping growth through adaptation. Embrace setbacks as chances for progress and learning.

Embrace You: You are unique, worthy of your dreams, and have everything you need to chase them. Embrace who you are and who you’ll become, which is far greater than what or who you are not.

RESILIENT CLASSROOMS: Empowering Students To Overcome Challenges & SucceedEducators & Staff

“A MUST-have speaker for schools! Eddie’s energy, message, and great sense of humor had everyone captivated.”

Principal, St. Pius X Catholic School

“Our students LOVED Eddie's presentation! They were talking about chasing their dreams all day.”

Principal, Fred Wild Elementary School

“Eddie Cortes is a dynamic speaker, connects to the students, and they relate to him. The students were engaged the whole hour! We would welcome him back anytime.”

Principal, O'Donnell Elementary School

“Eddie’s energy and positive message was the perfect way to kick off our school year. Students and staff walked away from his interactive presentation energized and ready to take on the year.”

Principal, Thompson Middle School

“One of my teachers said that I'M POSSIBLE with Eddie Cortes was the best student assembly she had ever been to.”

Principal, Wilson Elementary School