Tom offers presentations, seminars, workshops and keynotes that feature strategies for lifestyle management, positive relationship building, and healthy personal development. Tom introduces a system for organizing these strategies known as CRUTCHES. He provides insightful customized programs that present a framework for healthy and purposeful living at work, at home, at school, and in our creative lives. These program areas include lifestyle and stress management, positive youth development and leadership, parenting and empowerment, and enhancing relationships among couples.

Lifestyle & Stress Management

Positive Youth Development & Leadership

Relational Parenting

Celebrating Couples

At the age of 13, Tom began developing original philosophies as a measure to understand and manage his own daily life challenges. His resolve was in transcending the obstacles in his life by reinterpreting and reframing his adverse experiences. Tom teaches the identical techniques, concepts, and philosophies that have helped him turn his life from despair and discontent to empowerment and self-fulfillment. He now wants to share these practical ideas, which are based on over 20 years of personal, professional, and educational experience, with you. Tom's intention is to not merely entertain for the here-and-now, but to impress deeply his message and functional strategies for others to use immediately and indefinitely in their own life.

With a truly unique style, Tom presents in a soothing way that is truly captivating. With his poignant stories, enduring passion, and relatable humor, Tom takes his audience through a wonderfully inspiring journey. Along the way we discover increased personal awareness, an authentic connection with our unique life story, and strategies for managing the ever-present stress and adversity we experience in our lives.

For over a decade, Tom has presented to a variety of audiences, including mental health agencies, parent and family organizations, educational associations and school systems, counseling conferences, and special needs programs and organizations. Tom is a Nationally Certified Counselor, Student and Family Advocate, Writer, Presenter, Teacher, and Comedian. He has held the positions of Treatment Foster Care Caseworker, Mental Health Technician, University Research Assistant and Adjunct Teacher, Lay Speaker, and Director of a facility for children and adults with special needs. Tom is currently a professional counselor in an Upstate New York school district for grades K-12.

What Are People
Saying About Tom?

"Inspiring, Enthusiastic, Positive... These are a few of the words I would use to describe Tom's presentation. I had the opportunity to attend Tom's presentation in April and was very moved by his message.

"Imagine the power of using negative experiences to promote a positive approach to life. I not only enjoyed the workshop on an intellectual level........I felt it emotionally and spiritually!

"I couldn't wait to get back to my school and share Tom's ideas with my colleagues.

"I highly recommend this experience. A great way to build a new and better [life] perspective.

"See for yourself!"

-Steven J. Izzo, Jackson Main School, Long Island, NY