TIM WAMBACH - HUMANITARIAN 
Last Tuesday we heard from Tim Wambach, who addressed the “most taboo subject” (no, not sex, not politics, not religion) but your relationship with yourself!  Tim’s take is, that like grabbing the oxygen for yourself before helping others, your personal health will enhance everything else important to you (like family). In additional to being a very personable and engaging presenter, Tim exudes humanity and joy.
 
 
He has an amazing story that if you did not catch him speaking to our club pre-pandemic, I hope you saw this meeting, and if not? Yeah! It’s available on YouTube or our Facebook page.
 
Tim began with our collective experience which was on or around March 12ish how life changed for all of us. The pandemic made us face the unknown, fear reigned supreme.  However, the Covid-19 wake-up call also allowed us to focus on what was important – like our wellbeing and health.  Tim’s own philosophy is “my life is god’s gift to me, what I do with my life, is my gift to god.” Something many people believe and practice. Taking it a step further, Tim mentioned the importance of
making our own wellness plan. It was an interactive conversation, where he engaged the club members.
 
Below you’ll find some background about Tim from various web bios.  According to Tim’s LinkedIn bio: for the last decade he has mastered his marketing, communication strategies, and sales process. He was able to achieve this by constantly improving my craft as a motivational speaker and business owner. Closing over 300 presentations and negotiating every aspect of those contracts has given me a unique perspective and a better understanding of how to relate to all types of people.

Tim tackles all obstacles with the same enthusiasm and commitment. He is trained on over 20+ tools including: CRMs, lead generation, sales automation, and productivity tools. He has researched and replicated sales systems from preHIRED’s Science-Based Sales® methodology, in order to help teams grow their sales pipeline and crush sales quotas.

Long distance running has shaped his life and equipped him with the perseverance and mental fortitude needed as a salesman. It has prepared him for any obstacle. His mantra: Plan ahead and adjust on the fly. Train when you don't want to. Manage your time like a pro. Know when to lead and when to follow. Laugh at the pain. Do it all again tomorrow.
 
Tim is also the founding member of Handicap This, President of the Keep On Keeping On Foundation, Tim was counselor for 13 years at a Summer Camp for Special Education students. Tim graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a BA in Speech/Communications. He has worked as Youth Director for St. Mary of the Woods (Chicago), Sales Rep for elementary textbooks, speaker for National Financial Educators, Speech Coach at Glenbrook South High School, and trainer for Next Level Consulting providing training services for Fortune 500 companies.
 
Tim authored the book “How We Roll” in March of 2010, a book describing his relationship with Mike Berkson. Find out more at their website: http://handicapthis.com/ Tim ran 717 miles between Orlando, FL and Chicago, IL in August of 2005 to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy.In 2006, Dr. Bernard Brommel, retired speech professor of NEIU, dedicated a scholarship in Tim’s name for students overcoming great odds.
 
Fun fact: At the ripe age of 11, Tim won a batting contest and got to take batting practice at Comiskey Park in 1985.