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If you are interested in booking Jason to speak to your group, or have any questions, click here to email Kim, Jason’s lovely wife and the “Director of Everything.”

“Wow!!! What can I say!!! Jason was awesome and everything I hoped he would bring to the banquet. The program was top notch! It was funny, inspiring, educational, engaging and interactive. Everyone I talked to who was at the event (staff, board members, community members, volunteers) all had fantastic things to say!”
—Jeri Kukurich, Program Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fox Valley Region, WI

“Two thumbs up! You very nicely ‘drew the audience’ into the presentation and really tied together nicely your vision and the vision of the event. It was a genuine, personable, down-to-earth presentation. It was very well received!”
–Craig Robida, Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Madison, WI

“Securing Jason as a speaker and working with Kim made the process really easy. In fact, he was probably one of the easiest presenters that I have ever worked with.”
–Lisa Lieske, Conference Coordinator, Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin

“The presentation is a good way to kick off a conference and get everyone thinking positively! It was well received by everyone- an enjoyable presentation with practical applications!”
–Jeff McCabe, President, WI Nursing Home Social Workers Association

“THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! You are the best. Everyone loved your presentation and thoroughly enjoyed you. Thanks to you, our workshop started off on the right note. You set the tone (and set the bar high) for those that followed you. Your talent, expertise and professionalism are invaluable. Many of the participants commented that they learned a great deal of useful information. We are confident that the participants felt they were given a great deal of insight because of your session. My heartfelt thanks for presenting AND for just being the great guy that you are.”
–Nan Mizuhata, Director of Professional Development, Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals

“Jason’s keynote was absolutely amazing! On the way home my co-worker and I talked about ways we could be more childlike. We thought of some great ideas and are trying them out! I loved the video of you and Kim… truly living life to the fullest! I would absolutely recommend Jason to anyone! I can think of so many people that I wish could have been there.”
–Holly Karls, Conference Co-Chair, Minnesota Nursing Home Social Workers Association

“Thank you for making our special day (Annual IT Services meeting) so much more special! Jason gave a wonderful, meaningful and entertaining presentation. I’ve gotten a number of positive remarks! I think more than a few of us are planning to “escape” from adulthood!”
–Lisa P. Olson, Director of Information Technology Services, Marquette University, Miwaukee, WI

“I thought it was refreshingly humorous and very pragmatic. I loved his use of artwork/visuals. Jason shared everyday things we can do to ‘cure’ Adultitis. Thanks!”
–Liza Taylor, Occupational Health Nurse, Baxter Healthcare Corp., Environmental Health and Safety Group, Round Lake, IL

“Jason was wonderful, inspiring, uplifting, funny, and unforgettable! He is an outstanding presenter and really helps you look at life differently.”
–Lori Long, Conference Coordinator, Heartbeat of Child Care Conference, Janesville, WI

“Everyone around the office is so inspired by your presentations yesterday! They are saying it is exactly ‘what is needed’ around here. It has been great fun working with you also. I wish I had a whole bunch more presentations to plan and book with you!”
–Robyn Davis, Director of Community Health Services, Hillcrest Family Services, Dubuque, IA

“I have had several very nice comments from teachers about Jason’s presentation. And, one of the principals tried one of his strategies at the the faculty meeting yesterday afternoon! Jason touched a nerve and made people think. You both do a wonderful job!”
–Judy Taylor, Director of Curriculum, Stark County School District, IL

“Your honesty and relaxed style helped to make all of the staff comfortable. You helped our staff to appreciate the job they do and helped make them realize life is about having fun and making the best of what each day brings.”
–Sara Jenny, Program Director, YMCA, WI

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“Life doesn’t have to be this way!” –Jason Kotecki

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Even the most successful professionals can experience temporary burnout.

Paperwork is eating up more and more time. Budgets are stretched to the limit. And the persistent challenge is to do more with less.

Your people work hard. They come early, work late and rarely miss a beat. But, even the best people… even your people… can experience “temporary burnout.”

Temporary burnout is a by-product of successful behavior. It happens when people focus their energy for extended periods of time. Maybe it’s establishing a comprehensive new program, responding to new regulatory requirements, or simply rising up to meet the new challenges that pop up every day. The result is always the same: stress

Stress is a hidden destroyer of workplace productivity. It remains invisible. Left unchecked, it can lead to the development of a far more serious condition known as: Adultitis™, which can lead to setbacks in effectiveness, teamwork, and attrition.

Is there a cure? Yes, it’s called “Escape Adulthood” with Jason Kotecki. Jason is an expert at helping individuals and organizations become more productive by turning stress into laughter and having more fun each and every day.

Invite Jason to speak at your next meeting – Jason is a professional cartoonist and author of several books, including: Escape Adulthood: 8 Secrets from Childhood for the Stressed-Out Grown-Up and There’s An Adult In My Soup. He will help you transform your next event into an exciting and memorable one.

Book “Escape Adulthood” for your next meeting – Have fun. Lighten up. Let your audience know you mean it when you tell them your next meeting is going to be something special.

Watch Jason in action right now. Just push play! (4:15)

Contact us to discuss scheduling Jason for your next meeting!

Stress Is Expensive

Stress is wreaking havoc on our overall health and bottom line profits all over America. Three out of every four doctor visits are stress related. Ouch. In the U.S. alone, employers spend $7,500 annually per employee on stress-related compensation claims, reduced productivity, absenteeism, employee turnover, and soaring health insurance costs. Double ouch. Employee turnover, currently at 25%, is a major source of lost revenue for today’s businesses. Recently, nearly one-in-four workers said they are currently dissatisfied with their jobs and six-in-ten plan to leave for other pursuits in the next two years (CareerBuilder.com). It’s time to stop the revolving door and provide your employees and members with the tools necessary to create the balance they crave so that they can live and work with less stress and more fun.

A Golden Opportunity for You

With today’s pace faster than ever, many things are being left by the wayside: healthy communication and teamwork, curiosity and innovation, an enthusiastic attitude, an ability to think big, and a genuine passion for one’s work. It’s time to tackle the costs of stress once and for all by addressing the root of the problem: Adultitis^TM, that dreaded condition that causes super-high stress levels and leaves its victims jaded, bored, and unproductive. Jason Kotecki assures audiences that stress doesn’t have to be a constant challenge and your group will love to hear how they can overcome Adultitis.

A productive, healthy, loyal, Adultitis-free staff is a huge advantage. It is said that the average four-year-old laughs around 400 times a day, compared to the average adult who only laughs 15 times a day. Adultitis tricks us into missing out on the best parts of life and causes us to take ourselves WAY too seriously. Jason is here to change that! He makes the point that although we should always take our work seriously, we never have to take ourselves too seriously.

Jason can ignite a spark in your organization that will carry on long after the presentation is over. He has the uncanny ability to give your people permission to have fun, which is a tremendous catalyst for team building and better relationships. Think about it: when people are having fun at work, they get along much better. Management and conflict resolution issues are at a minimum, meaning more energy can be focused on opportunities for growth. And ultimately, it’s the people you serve that benefit from the enthusiasm, cohesiveness, and spirit of fun emanating from your organization.

Relevant to the Intergenerational Workplace

For the first time in history, we have four generations in our workplace simultaneously (WWII Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials). In today’s competitive workplace, it’s become even more important (and challenging) to connect to people with different life perspectives and expectations. With lots of experience with audiences ranging in age from 5 to 105, Jason has the remarkable ability to simultaneously engage all ages.

Considering a family program? If you’re looking to offer a fun, stress-reducing program for your attendees and their families, Jason provides lively and lighthearted programs that captivate both adults and children. If you ever host family events, you’ll want to book him for a one-of-a-kind presentation that will be a hit with all ages. Show your people that you really care about the importance of family and the ever-present issue of work-life balance. Perfect for annual dinners, fundraisers, wellness events, and family days!

Program Options

Escape Adulthood: Living and Working with Less Stress and More Fun
This topic can be delivered as a 60-90 minute keynote, and can also be customized as a 2 to 6-hour workshop. Contact us to discuss scheduling an appearance at your next meeting.

Program Benefits

Say goodbye to really boring, really bad Powerpoint. Jason takes “multimedia” to a whole new level in his fun, refreshing, and relevant presentations. This tech-savvy designer incorporates his own viral YouTube videos, original artwork, live cartooning, and cutting-edge photography.

By masterfully combining hilarious anecdotes, audience participation and interactivity, as well as uplifting stories, Jason shares real-world techniques that will help your group from all walks of life to:

Rediscover the 8 secrets from childhood that will make their lives more fun, exciting, and fulfilling.
Get more done while having more fun.
Reignite passion and optimism.
Lead a richer, more balanced life.
Learn easy tips on how to melt away built-up stress and fatigue.
Become more energized and productive.

About Jason

Jason Kotecki is an artist, author, and speaker who travels the world encouraging people of all ages to create Adultitis-free lives, with less stress and more fun, by embracing strategies from childhood. Jason is a professional cartoonist and author of the book, “Escape Adulthood: 8 Secrets From Childhood for the Stressed-Out Grown-Up.” He delivers a message that is often described as a cross between Dr. Phil and Mr. Rogers. He’s an expert at helping individuals and organizations become more productive (and happier) by turning stress into laughter and having more fun each and every day.

As cofounders of the Cure Adultitis Institute and co-authors of the book, “The Escape Plan: A 40-Day Guide to Annihilate the Adultitis in Your Life,” Jason and his wife Kim share practical steps and techniques that have been tested all over the world, to help rid your workplace of Adultitis.

In addition to their speaking events, they also fulfill their mission through their blog, weekly tv show, cartoons and store.

Their exciting journey began when Jason used some doodles in a sappy attempt to win over Kim. Those early sketches evolved into the comic strip about childhood, Kim & Jason, which was first published in 2000, and also happens to be the year they were married.

Together, they will help you transform your next meeting into an exciting and memorable event.

Watch the video below to hear what people think about Jason’s program:

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Jason helps cemetery directors with life balance.

Audiences rave about Jason’s live cartooning.

Jason engages the crowd with some unusual jelly bean tasting.

Jason shares visuals to explain Adultitis.

An audience in Virginia learns how reignite their childlike passion.

Check out the Press Room to watch TV appearances and read articles about Kim & Jason.

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