Francine Ward

Francine Ward's Key Accomplishments Include . . .
Francine Ward - lawyer, author, coach, professional speaker - helps people overcome the biggest obstacle in the way of their success - Themselves - one Esteemable Act at a time.  Francine Ward uses her own compelling personal story of being a drug addicted, alcoholic prostitute with a 1% chance of survival to show that regardless of where you come from or what your personal challenges may be, that anything is possible If, you are willing to get out of your own way.

Motivational speaker, life coach and attorney, Francine Ward has overcome obstacles most people would consider impossible: 
Francine Ward's life reads like a great American novel. The kind where the heroine overcomes incredible odds, and then turns around to help others do the same.

At fourteen, Francine Ward was a heroin addict and a practicing alcoholic; today she's over twenty years clean and sober.

At eighteen, Francine Ward was a high school dropout who lived homeless on the streets of New York; today she's a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and owns her own home in Mill Valley, CA.

At twenty-one, Francine Ward was a prostitute selling her body to support her drug and alcohol habits; today she's a lawyer, a successful entrepreneur, a loving wife, and a twice-published author.

At twenty-six, Francine Ward was hit by a car and told she’d never walk again; in her early forties, she ran two marathons.

At twenty-eight, Francine Ward was selfish, self-centered and self-absorbed; today in her fifties, her amazing life is about being of service to others.  With the help of a powerful support group, tools for living, and a sincere willingness to do the Work, Francine Ward has found her way home. A successful lawyer, author, professional speaker, and self-esteem coach, Francine Ward proves that regardless of where you start in life, You get to create a new ending to your own story.

Francine Ward comes to the table with a unique blend of competencies, making her a viable choice for almost any event. As a business woman, Francine Ward knows what it's like to run her own company, manage staff and deal with day-to-day issues that arise. As a Georgetown educated lawyer, Francine Ward understands the importance of protecting valuable intellectual property. She also possesses the skills often required to make tough business decisions and the ability to negotiate when necessary. As a business coach, Francine Ward grasps the need for effective and appreciative listening skills. As someone who lived many lives, it's been said that Francine Ward, "has the uncanny ability to understand the human condition at a very deep level." Finally, as a professional speaker, Francine Ward possesses the skill to effectively put her thoughts and feelings into words and creating images her varied audiences can understand.

• Self-Esteem Comes From DOING Esteemable A.C.T.S.
  

  Have you ever met someone who appears self-assured and certain of who they are, and you thought to yourself, "That person has self-esteem?" Well if you answered "yes" you are not alone. How often we mistakenly believe that if we're confident, successful, assertive, smart, and self-assured then we like who we are. This is a false assumption. While confidence may be an aspect of self-esteem, it is not the only determining factor. Self-esteem comes from being in the game, from making an effort--even if you make a mistake, from having the courage to see yourself clearly and when a need becomes apparent to be willing to make the changes that are necessary. Self-esteem comes from doing Esteemable acts. This provocative and instructive program will introduce you to a new and fresh approach to building self-esteem.

• Demystifying the Self Esteem Myths!
  

  Have you ever bought into a myth about self-esteem? For example, do you believe self-esteem comes from having a cute boyfriend, a rich husband, a gorgeous blond on your arm, a big car, smooth skin, or being a part of the cool in-crowd? Sounds funny doesn't it, yet how many of us deep down believe that self-esteem comes from something outside of ourselves. Everyday millions of people buy into some myth about what it takes to build real and lasting self-esteem. Join Francine for a provocative look at what it really takes to feel good about yourself.

• Self Esteem Starts With Living a Purposeful Life
  

  What does it mean to live a purposeful life and what is the connection between living life on purpose and feeling good about who you are? Some people would have you believe that your purpose in life is to always feel good, always be happy, and always get what you want. Others would have you believe that living a purposeful life is all about satisfying the needs of others, and sacrificing your wants & desires. This honest and thought-provoking presentation will not only awaken you to the power within you to live a purposeful life, but help you come to terms with what that means to you.

• You Can't Change What You Can't See!
  

  It's hard to change something unless you know it needs changing. Depending on who we are or where we are in our lives, success can be defined in any number of ways. Yet, regardless of how it's defined, one ingredient to creating a successful life is a willingness to see the truth of a situation--even if that means seeing the truth in us. Oftentimes what stands between us and success is US--our attitudes, behaviors, beliefs, or old ways of doing things. Having the courage to see past our little feelings, to what needs to be done, is a mark of true character and the first step toward living a successful life. Having the courage to see ourselves clearly is an essential tool for successs, not only in our personal lives, but in business. Self-examination is life transforming.

• Are You Ready to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Life?
  

  What's the one thing every person has in common--from celebrities to politicians, to young moms, to captains of industry, to the auto mechanic down the street? FEAR. And what's the one thing that separates those who are living the dream, from those who feel they've been left behind? A willingness to walk through the fear. Join Francine for an interesting and provocative program on how to stop letting fear control your life. Filled with tools and strategies for getting past the biggest obstacle in the way of your success -- YOUR FEAR!

"Francine Ward's life is a testament to the fact that the most important thing we can do is to love ourselves and be fully authentic; only then can miracles happen."

--Jack Canfield, co-author of the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and co-founder of the National Associate for Self-Esteem