Robert L. Siciliano

About Robert L. Siciliano
“The Lifesaver,” is an expert on personal security. He is a sought after media personality, and a professional speaker on topics ranging from ID Theft, School Safety & Security, Internet Security to Workplace Violence. He has 18 years of security training in everything from white collar crimes to martial arts, personal body-guarding, bar-room bouncing and observing the human condition. He has been in over 100 physical confrontations. He is a 6 foot 200 pound Italian kid from Boston who has lived the contents of his fun, fascinating and thought provoking presentation. Millions of people have learned Robert’s techniques through his seminars and media appearances on The Today Show, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, CNBC, Inside Edition, Sally Jesse, Montel, Maury Povich, Suze Orman, Howard Stern, and in Woman's Day, Mademoiselle, Cosmopolitan and Good Housekeeping, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, United Press International, Reuters and Entrepreneur.

Robert has been certified as a safety instructor under the guidelines of the Massachusetts Board of Nursing to help save lives of healthcare workers. Siciliano has earned much praise teaching workshops and giving seminars to people of all ages on how to avoid and escape assaults. Siciliano is a member of the National Speakers Association, as well as author of The Safety Minute: How to Be Safe in the Streets, at Home, and Abroad so You Can Save Your Life! Siciliano’s approach is to “take a minute for safety” by taking charge of our lives.

Robert teaches us that we have the ability to make lifesaving decisions under stress. He was motivated to enter the personal security field 18 years ago upon hearing from friends how they had been threatened or attacked by acquaintances, dates and strangers. Determined to reduce such assaults, Siciliano began to educate himself. Karate and kick boxing were the beginning of his efforts to learn how to protect and defend oneself. Siciliano is also an expert in a self-defense program where students are confronted with simulated real-life attack situations using a technique called “adrenal-stress training.” Robert lives in Boston.

Living on High Alert: Seminars to ensure your personal safety.

________Seminar Topics_________ Safe Travel Security The Problem: Risk management and international security are of considerable concern. Hijackers and terrorists are causing travelers to lose sleep post-9/11. The Solution: Incorporate intelligence and information, pre-planning and prevention and response training into your travel agenda. Workplace Violence The Problem: Violence in the workplace has become an epidemic, causing nightmares for corporations. Anyone who believes "It can't happen here" surely is mistaken. The Solution: Create an environment in which employees are safe, secure, happy, and productive. Put systems in place that head off violence and foster prediction and prevention. Anti HiJacking The Problem: There is a hole in our security system big enough to drive a tank full of terrorists through. Plainclothes detectives were able to get guns and knives past checkpoints. The Solution: It does not depend on the government or technology; the solution lies with you, the traveler. Consultations with airlines, pilots, and flight attendants show a shift in attitude from passive to active resistance. ID Theft Security The Problem: A day will come when almost everyone knows somebody who has been affected by this crime. Over 10 Million people found themselves affected last year and thousands more don't even know they were hit. The Solution: It lies with you. Ignorance and naiveté on your part will surely ruin all your years of hard work at maintaining a good credit rating - unless you take the time to protect yourself against the horrors of ID Theft. Anti-Terror Security on Premises The Problem: Terrorism, a frightening enemy, the unknown, an unseen enemy. Predators live among us, and hide suddenly striking where and when we least expect it. Business owners are scrambling to secure their working environments. The Solution: Systems and strategies to prevent attacks at your place of business. Know what your options are and incorporate the fundamentals of premises security into your daily functions. Personal Safety and Success The Problem: Some believe that sex and violence on TV, in movies and in video games are the problem. Others believe that poverty, welfare, and single parent-fatherless homes are the cause. The fact is that drugs, alcohol, mental illness, and combinations of these all contribute to violence in America. The Solution: Take responsibility for your safety and your family's safety. A one-to three-hour seminar on Personal Safety is actually a fun and entertaining experience. When a 6-foot, 200-pound Italian kid from Boston presents personal security from-the-heart, every bit of that Boston Italian comes out. Nursing Security The Problem: It's no secret in the health care industry that 97 percent of nurses know a colleague who has been assaulted. Non-fatal assaults in health care and social services are higher than in any other industry. The Solution: Be proactive in reducing the threat of workplace violence. Train staff to use reasonable methods if defusing escalating situations. Involve frontline employees in an ongoing safety and security strategy. Realty Security The Problem: Every day, agents interact with strangers and put themselves at risk. Men and women are put in isolated situations. The nature of showing real estate makes Agents vulnerable to attack. The Solution: To increase security and reduce liability learn the essentials of Realty Security. It takes only a few hours, and agents will find the process fun and light-hearted. Public School Security The Problem: Today, school officials must deal with violence, sexual harassment, statutory rape, drugs, weapons, gangs, bombs, shootings, murders, computer hacking, theft, irate parents, and violence in students' homes. The Solution: Be proactive in reducing the threat of school violence. Train teachers to use reasonable methods if defusing escalating situations. Involve teachers and students in an ongoing safety and security strategy. Children Security The Problem: 50,000 children are reported missing every year. Additionally, 1 in 4 children fall victim to inappropriate touching. . Thinking that "it won't happen to my kids" or "I'm pretty aware of what goes on" is exactly what pedophiles hope you think. The Solution: You need a common-sense approach to protecting your children from abduction and sexual abuse. Develop your children's ability to take care of themselves as a natural part of what they do every day.

Robert's programs can be presented in 30 minute increments up to 3 hours as keynotes, breakout or workshops. Some states have combined the 2 or 3 programs for a continuous CE event. The timelines can be tweaked to fit your criteria.

Additional Programs offerings: IDENTITY THEFT SECURITY: AWARENESS AND PREVENTION Identity theft exceeds all other forms of fraud. Over 10 million people were victimized last year. Find out what makes you at risk, protect your credit cards and Social Security Number. Identify sources that have your SSN, protect mail and proprietary information, defend yourself against phone and email fraud, get a head start before this crime gets you, use high and low-tech means to protect yourself and learn how to respond in case you are victimized. COMPUTER SECURITY: PROTECTION NETWORKS AND CLIENT DATA The internet is a bad neighborhood full of thugs and criminals waiting around every corner. Viruses, spyware, malware, spam, popups, phishing and improperly configured security settings and firewalls make 77% of all computer users vulnerable to fraud and legal liability. New laws make businesses liable in the event company data is compromised by being hacked from the outside or by an employee stealing it from inside the organization. Learn your options and how to maintain a secure home PC and office network.  MORTGAGE AND REAL ESTATE FRAUD The Problem: Mortgage and real estate fraud is quickly becoming the most profitable of all organized criminal acts. The real estate business is a web of interdependent parties including the buyers, sellers, mortgage brokers, banks, appraisers, housing inspectors and real estate agents. A combination of 2-4 of these parties working together to "fudge and flip"a transaction can result in hundreds and thousands of dollars lost to all parties not involved in the scam. In one scam alone 51 homes valued at  $300 million was discovered. Once the scam is realized, the finger pointing begins. Prevent this from happening under your watch. Become informed. Know your options and what to look for. There are often tell-tale signals, red flags that pop up from the very beginning of most transactions. Upon understanding the nature of the crime, a professional will be able to proactively protect themselves and their clients. You Learn: The Costs and Impact of Fraud. Who's Doing It? How Are They Doing It? Different Types of Fraud. Where Are The Hotspots? What Are The Red flags? Know Your Rights. Know What You Are Signing. Protect Your Business And Your Clients. REALTY SAFETY AND SECURITY: AGENT AND CLIENT PERSONAL PROTECTION Every day, real estate professionals interact with strangers, and most are unprepared for an attack. What would you do if confronted  by a dangerous person? In this fun and light-hearted session, you will learn the fundamentals of  personal security including devising an effective ongoing office security plan, holding a safe open house, conduct safe personal marketing, learn auto-show security and how to take control with self-defense.  LEARNING WINDOWS BASICS:  Even if you've been using a computer for 10 years, you'll learn something new from this program. Learn: What is Windows? - introduction to Windows Software . How to Install an Operating System - Learn how to do a quick install. Your Keyboard Functions - Learn the keys, basic keyboard shortcuts and how they operate in Windows. Bytes, Kilobytes, Megabytes - Learn computer lingo. Setting Up a PC - Learn how to configure your computer to how you work. Installing and Removing Software - PC users need a variety of programs to perform a variety of functions. Proper installation and updating is key.  HOW TO BACK UP YOUR HARD DRIVE - ARE YOU PREPARED IF YOUR COMPUTER CRASHES?   Protect your data. File Management - How to organize and find files on your computer.  Navigating Your PCs Settings - Determine how to control your PC so it doesn't control you. Annoyed? - Learn how to turn off all the annoying bells, buzzers and pop ups.  Setting Up Peripherals - Scanners, Printers, external drives and other hardware devices need to see each other to work properly. Modems, Routers and Shared Files - How to set up a home or office network. Running smoothly - Daily, weekly and monthly updates and maintenance keeps your PC running fast and efficient. KEYNOTE FEE CATEGORY:  $5,000 - $7,000 * Robert's programs can be presented in 30 minute increments up to 3 hours  as keynotes, breakouts or workshops. Some states have combined the 2 or 3 programs  for a continuous CE event. The timelines can be tweaked to fit your criteria. * Honorarium can vary depending on presentation length, distance to venue and many other factors. All fees are plus travel expenses and subject to change, so please call for an exact quote. | Adventurers | Astronauts | Business | Celebrities | Diversity |  Future/Trends | |Health/Fitness/Wellness | Humor | Inspiration |  Law Enforcement | Media | Motivational | Relationships   |Safety/Security | Sales | Spiritual | Sports  | Technology | Women | | Home | To book a speaker, check on speaker availability, or for additional information, contact us directly at: Sterling International Speakers, Inc.  611 North Elmhurst Road Prospect Heights IL  60070 USA (Phone)     847.577.5000  (Fax)         847.577.5005  Toll Free in US & Canada:  877.226.1003 speakers@sterlingspeakers.com Copyright © Sterling International Speakers, Inc. 1995 - 2008 http://www.sterlingspeakers.com