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Will Bowen is the founder of the Complaint Free movement with over 12 million followers worldwide.

Will Bowen been featured on Oprah, Dr. Oz,  Forbes, NBC’s Today Show, CBS Sunday Morning, ABC World News, Fox News, People, Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. 

In July 2006, Will Bowen handed out 250 purple rubber bracelets inviting people to use them as a tool to stop complaining.

His idea exploded around the world and, to date, more than 15 million of his purple Complaint Free bracelets have been distributed to people in 106 countries. 

Maya Angelou provided the forward for Will Bowen’s #1 international bestselling book, A Complaint Free World, which has sold more than 4 million copies in 30 languages and is required reading at many universities and businesses.

Thousands of companies worldwide have used Will’s Complaint Free Business program to increase productivity, improve communication, and raise morale.

Will Bowen’s clients include The Million Dollar Roundtable, Volvo, and Kimberly Clark.

Will Bowen is a humorous motivational speaker, a #1 international bestselling author, a multi #1 Amazon bestselling author, an award-winning trainer, the 2016 Purdue University Executive in Residence, and he’s the World Authority on Complaining — why people complain, what’s wrong with complaining, and how to get ourselves and others to stop.

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Profiting From A Complaint Free Workplace

You Can’t Complain Your Way to Health, Happiness, And Success.

We are bombarded by thousands of complaints both at work and at home.

And, you may be wondering…

What’s wrong with complaining?

Negative Workplace Culture:
Complaints from customers, coworkers, friends, family, the news, and social media poison attitudes leading to an unhappy, unproductive, and unprofitable workplace culture.

Lower Profits:
Complaining increases stress, illness, absenteeism, burnout, and turnover negatively impacting the bottom line.

Leadership Problems:
Complaining causes discord, creates alliances, and kills cooperation.

Mental Health Issues:
Complaining increases anxiety and tension. This stress limits the ability to think clearly and learn efficiently.

Lack Of Future Focus:
Complaining keeps attention on past mistakes obscuring new solutions and future opportunities.

Decreased Sales:
Complaining customers will soon become former customers if their complaints are not handled properly.

THE COMPLAINT-FREE SOLUTION

As the World Authority on Complaining, Will teaches a powerful and simple framework that your audience will both remember and use.

Weaving inspiring stories and humor along with life-changing information, Will teaches how to identify the real reason behind every complaint AND what to say to spin that complaint into positive contribution.

This presentation has helped businesses worldwide significantly improve their workplace culture, customer service, leadership, employee retention, and sales.

Positive. Powerful. Practical.

As part of the experience of hiring Will, you’ll receive official Complaint Free bracelets for everyone in attendance so they can take the world-famous 21-Day challenge.

Additionally, everyone in attendance will receive a free digital copy of Will’s Ebook G.R.I.P.E. -- How To Identify And Stop Complaints.

This will have an enduring positive ripple effect both during and after your event.

(And, just imagine how much better your conference will be when everyone present is taking the Complaint Free challenge!)

Drop Stress, Increase Focus

A team that is focused and engaged (rather than haggard and stressed) collaborates better, is more loyal, has less absenteeism, and is FAR more successful.

Learn:
- The “Focus Secret” used by Google, Apple, and other top companies and how you can use it starting right away
- Practical ways to decrease stress leading to a happier, healthier, more successful life
- Techniques to increase mental clarity fast -- whenever and wherever you need it
- Proven methods to relax and focus your mind that take no time out of your day
- Powerful ways to reframe negative problems into positive opportunities

Everyone will be inspired, encouraged, and motivated to make simple and powerful shifts that will reduce stress, improve workplace harmony, productivity, and morale.

Testimonials

Oh my god. It was amazing! People loved it!
– Adam Japko, CEO, Esteem Media
He absolutely wowed our crowd! So many great take aways, so many great lessons. I would hire him again in a second!
– Lynne LaFond DeLuca, Executive Director, Association of Club Catering Professionals
I've already had people ask if they can hire him for their event. I highly suggest you do the same.
– Tom Riley, President, Assured Partners
You're a game-changer! Not only were our people totally engaged the entire time you were speaking, 
but they're still talking about you 6 months later!
– Michelle Lane, NKCH

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A Complaint Free World

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