Lois McElravy

Current

• Keynote Speaker / Trainer at Lessons from Lois

Past

• Board of Directors at Brain Injury Association of Montana
• Sales and Service Reprsentative at Independent Contractor (Self-employed)
• Advertising Administrative Assistant at Buttrey Food Stores (Jewel Companies)

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Education

• Life experience

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Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Lois McElravy’s Summary

Motivational Humorist, Brain Injury Survivor, Conference Speaker and Trainer, specializing in "survival" humor to overcome adversity and adapt to change --Original Presentations, Captivating Character Performance, Entertainment that Provides a Meaningful Message, Hilarious Personal Stories that Reveal a Life-Lesson, Survivor Systems and Strategies to Adjust to Constant Change, Thriver Perspectives to Overcome Adversity, Life-Changing Influence that Inspires Hope and Motivates Action, Humorous Perspectives to Cope with the Seriousness of Life, and Humor Tips to Enjoy the Funny Side of Life.

Participants learn how to use the power of humor and the magic of laughter to quickly reset stressful emotions so they can think clearly, problem solve, make good decisions and do their best job. They gain self-confidence to create their vision and seek assistance to overcome their barriers; acquire the courage to take risks; commit to work towards their goals with a daily, consistent effort; and commit to incorporate more fun into their life.

Lois McElravy’s Specialties:

Conference Keynotes (unique character performance that creates a lasting impression); Humor Workshops and Trainings; Expertise: "Survival" Humor, Adapting to Change, Overcoming Adversity, Brain Injury Expert, ADHD Strategist, Coping and Creative Problem Solving Specialist, Freelance Writer

Lois McElravy’s Experience

• Keynote Speaker / Trainer

  Lessons from Lois

  (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  January 2003 — Present (6 years 11 months)

  Lois McElravy, Lessons from Lois, works with individuals and organizations who want to learn how to use the power of humor and the magic of laughter to deal with the demands and pressures of work and home and be better equipped to cope with the unpredictable swift pace of everyday life, deal with difficult people, maintain a positive perspective, develop creative solutions, adapt to constant change, survive the seriousness of their life challenges, thrive in the face of adversity and have more fun. For more information go to www.lessonsfromlois.com

• Board of Directors

  Brain Injury Association of Montana

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  September 2000 — September 2007 (7 years 1 month)

  Position required providing "survivor" perspectives, advocating for brain injury survivor needs, organization fundraising, annual conference planning.

• Sales and Service Reprsentative

  Independent Contractor (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Retail industry)

  May 1987 — February 1990 (2 years 10 months)

  Lois worked for 15 companies in 20 retail stores as an independent contractor - selling and maintaining retail displays. This business venture abrutly ended when Lois was in a tragic auto accident and sustained a brain injury.

• Advertising Administrative Assistant

  Buttrey Food Stores (Jewel Companies)

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Retail industry)

  December 1975 — May 1986 (10 years 6 months)

  Corporate Advertising Coordinator - organizational executive for the Advertising Department

Lois McElravy’s Education

• Life experience

  Life Smart , Adapting to change, overcoming adversity, developing creative systems and strategies to compensate , 1990 — 2008

  Doctors told Lois that 2 years post injury was the best she could hope to recover from a brain injury. Lois never gave up working to improve her health, her attitude and her abilities. When Lois was 12 years post injury, she started to experience some noticeable improvements in brain function. When Lois was 14 years post injury, she started her own motivational speaker business, Lessons from Lois. She was accepted into National Speakers Association in 2007. When Lois asked her doctors to explain why her brain function was improving, they answered,"It is a result of your consistent effort of doing many small things over an extended period of time." This is the message of encouragement and hope that Lois shares. Lessons from Lois are hilarious personal stories that deliver hard-earned wisdom and provide systems and strategies that audiences can easily apply to adjust to change, overcome adversity, cope with the unpredictable swift pace of life, and have more fun.

  Activities and Societies:

  Board of Director for the Brain Injury Association of Montana from 1999 to 2007, Board of Director for the Missoula Businesswomen's Network (MBN) from 2004 to present

Additional Information

Lois McElravy’s Interests:

Power of Humor and Magic of Laughter, Humor in the Workplace, Developing Playful Relationships, Adapting to Change, Overcoming Adversity, Teaching others how to use humor to handle the demands and pressures of work and home and cope with the unpredictable fast pace of life, Developing and presenting humorous keynotes and trainings, Inspiring others to never give-up or lose hope, and motivating them to be faithful to consistently do the small things to overcome their obstacles, and achieve their goals. Writing articles and writing my book.

Lois McElravy’s Groups:

National Speakers Association(NSA), Mountain West-NSA Speakers Association, National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), Toastmasters International, Brain Injury Association of America(BIAA), Brain Injury Association of MT(BIAM), Missoula Businesswomen's Network(MBN), National Association of Baby Boomer Women(NABBW)

•    National Speakers Association (NSA)
•    Professional Speakers and Seminar Leaders
•    SpeakerMatch
•    ExpertClick
•    The Official Toastmasters International Members Group
•    NSA Mountain West -- Speakers & Friends
•    National Associaton of Professional Women
•    The Woman's Advantage Calendar Group
•    Professional Keynote Speakers - by Jorge Olson
•    Community Group for GSF- Global Speakers Federation, formerly IFFPS
•    Motivational Keynote PEG (Professional Emphasis Group) of the National Speakers Association (NSA)
•    MBN - Missoula Businesswomen's Network
•    Humor PEG (Professional Expert Group) of the National Speakers Association
•    Storyteller PEG (Professional Expert Group) of the National Speakers Association (NSA)
•    MBN Member Shameless Self-Promotion
•    MBN Member Social Media Training
•    World Champions' EDGE
•    Social Media Club Missoula

Lois McElravy’s Honors:

Missoula Businesswomen's Network - MBN Flying High Award(2004), MBN Most Personal Growth Award(2004-2005), MBN Shining Star Award(2005-2006), MBN Outstanding Initiative Award(2006-2007), MBN Businesswomen of the Year(2007-2008), Montana Advocacy Program(MAP) and Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities and U of M Rural Institute "Disability Advocacy Award"(2007)

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