Programs

BUSINESS “MOTIVATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT™”

Welcome to the spellbinding, multi-faceted world of James Mapes, a true Master of the Imagination. For more than three decades, James has worked in partnership with meeting planners to help them exceed their expectations. He is a charismatic and powerful speaker on Creativity, the Imagination, Leadership and Wellness. In addition, James is a master showman, motivator, best-selling author, peak performance coach, clinical hypnotist, professional film and television actor and an award-winning stage hypnotist and mentalist.

Whether performing his show, presenting a Keynote or facilitating a workshop, James has the remarkable talent to turn complex ideas into fascinating, easy-to-understand, and practical life-learning principles.

James Mapes offers his show as a stand-alone event or in combination with one of three unforgettable, entertaining, enlightening and educational programs that will make your audience re-think the power of the imagination.

The Hypnosis Show: JOURNEY INTO THE IMAGINATION

“Journey into the Imagination” is much more than a show. It is gentle peek into the power of the mind and the elegance of the imagination where the audience becomes the stars. James’s hypnosis program is entertaining and also serves as a vivid example of human beliefs and motivation. It is laughter and learning all combined and the perfect program for your next corporate function as either a kickoff or banquet entertainment. And, you can always request a tantalizing touch of mentalism to add yet another layer of amazement. This fascinating journey of fun builds the foundation upon which James explores the power of the mind, motivation and human behavior.

“Journey” is a carefree and fascinating journey of the mind, a game everyone wants to play again and again. Performed with joy and integrity, people will talk about it for weeks afterward and remember – forever!

The stage show runs from 1 hour -1- 1/4 hours.

Combination Programs

Take a Quantum Leap! Entertain, motivate, inspire and educate in the same session. Combine the show “Journey into the Imagination” with one of three topics: “TRUE LEADERSHIP,” “IMAGINE THAT!: Igniting Your Brain for Creativity and Peak Performance” or “MIND OVER BODY: Harness Vision to Create a Wellness Strategy.”

Throughout all these programs, James frequently refers to the Hypnosis show, drawing on its vivid examples to reveal the power of vision, the insight to identify and break through self-restricting fear, and the secrets of motivating others. With James, participants explore the traits of a True Leader and the 10 Points of Management and Leadership.

Whether as a KEYNOTE or WORKSHOP, your audience leaves empowered with the lesson that they can overcome self-imposed barriers to creativity and leadership – and that the mind’s potential is limitless. If your intention is to give your audience high-content and significant take-home value with practical mental tools to enhance their personal and professional lives, this combination is the answer.

“IMAGINE THAT! Igniting Your Brain for Creativity and Peak Performance”

James Mapes, the leading authority on the psychology of “applied imagination” and creator of Quantum Leap Thinking™, demonstrates how success can be achieved by understanding and applying these concepts. James skillfully stretches your perceptions to see new possibilities. He guides his audience to clearly recognize that the powerful mental pictures we all carry around definitely impact the opportunities we see and the choices we make.

In this cutting-edge, practical, interactive and entertaining program, James captures and holds the audience’s attention with dynamic, compelling stories and demonstrations that leave no doubt that “You can achieve what you imagine.”

The audience leaves this thought-provoking, fascinating and inspiring program having learned:

How to apply their imagination to achieve quantum leap success.
How to craft a compelling, emotional, realistic and persuasive future vision.
How to recognize and break through “illusory” fears.
How to use core values to unlock motivation and propel action.
How to manage change for growth through visualization.
How to communicate to make ideas stick.

“TRUE LEADERSHIP: The Neuroscience of Effective Leaders”

In this provocative, challenging, lively and interactive presentation, renowned “evangelist of the imagination,” brain researcher and break-through thinking coach James Mapes incorporates his legendary humor and an array of audience exercises to reveal:

The five “culturally and morally neutral” traits of all successful leaders.
The 10 points for creating a culture of empowerment and motivation.
Why morality, a nice disposition and power do not necessarily make a true leader.
A guide to transform and enhance personal leadership style.
Why creating and communicating a future vision is mandatory for True Leadership.

“MIND OVER BODY: Harness Vision to Create a Wellness Strategy”

In James Mapes’ cutting-edge, interactive program, participants gain a clear understanding of how the brain works and the importance of communication to create positive expectations. They learn how to influence the subconscious with optimistic, affirmative suggestions, enabling them to look at their lives and see with “new eyes.” They leave the program armed with practical strategies and valuable tools to control what can be controlled and let go of the rest.

The attendees will leave this thought-provoking and inspiring program having learned:

The mechanics of conscious and subconscious thinking, how the brain works and the importance of focus.
How to apply mental imagery to reduce anxiety and spark creativity.
How to create and communicate a clear, realistic, emotionally-charged vision to inspire wellness and create positive outcomes.
How to meditate for mindfulness.

The combination program runs from 2 hours to a half day or longer.
A Keynote ranges from 30 minutes to 1 hour or longer.