is now mine. Although possessing a limited formal education, they were probably the wisest and most intelligent people I have ever known. They taught me to deal with life's circumstances with courage and a sense of integrity and to be unafraid of speaking my mind or expressing my individuality. They influenced me far more than all of the education they worked so hard of give me...for which I am eternally grateful. Both parents were "helping persons" which filtered down and probably led to my decision to become a practicing psychotherapist for over 40 years before coming to Florida. Soon after that, I decided I wanted to continue my work in the roles of Consultant, Author and Motivational Speaker. I decided to find as many ways as possible to teach people how to use their minds more effectively by using a positive story-telling technique that influences them to create solutions, challenge and take reasonable risks and resolve problematic issues in their lives. In effect, I help them realize that their mind can search for alternative ways to achieve personal and relationship happiness. |
- I learned that our most prized possessions are our thoughts and feelings. If people can become more
acutely aware of them, they will become more balanced and effective whether in their personal lives, sports,
business or relationships. Balance is the key to growth and prosperity in ways that people had only once
been able to imagine and now, with balance, they could begin to experience.
I worked in several family agencies, a school district and two private group practices before I established
my own independent practice in 1980. I became interested in stress management which, after thorough
research, resulted in my creating and implementing new treatment techniques into my practice, I developed
and copyrighted my own Working Model in my book Guide To A Life Management Process and became a
keynote speaker at various functions. I then began to develop and offer workshops and seminars on
various topics that deal with stress which I currently render as well. My work in education resulted in my
rendering workshops to teachers to help them recognize and deal with children's problematic behaviors.
I also developed a Needs Assessment Study that examines a business's "infrastructure. I am interested in
how the mind influences an athlete's performance and have worked with amateur and professional athletes
including Olympic athletes and the NHL's Buffalo Sabres hockey team. Presently, I train athletes to realize
how managing their thoughts and feelings insures their successful performance. It is most satisfying for
me when athletes begin to achieve their goals of excellence in their sport as a result of my training
techniques. My book, The Mental Side of Golf helps golfers to shave strokes and lower their scores
while using my training methods.
When I came to Florida, I began playing golf more and decided to write my book The Mental Side of Golf.
I also wrote a compilation of sayings and stories entitled How To Stay Well And Live Life To The Fullest.
I am presently enjoying my wife, the sun, golf, and my consulting with individuals, groups and businesses.
I am presently in the process of writing my latest book How In The Hell Did This Happen To Me?
I am also a member of Toastmasters International and the YES GROUP (Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota)
and enjoy my public speaking events. When people ask how I'm enjoying my retirement, I tell them that
I am doing what I've always wanted. Yes...I guess I'm happily retired!
My Bio
Please e-mail me at charles@charlesmbonasera.com with any questions you might have |
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