BLAZE Firewalking

Hour Of Power

Our philanthropic work also embraces devoting our time and resources to giving free talks on motivational and team building strategies to charities and fundraising groups.

We frequently find ourselves talking at a fundraiser's meeting, providing a key note speech at a charity conference or leading one of our free 'Hour of Power' fundraiser's seminars where we share the key distinctions between an event which is merely good compared to one that which is truly amazing.

Using our Blaze events as a model of success we share:

Inspiring your volunteer force with the 'Spartacus' attitude.
The Spartacus matrix for team goal attainment.

S - shared outcome
P - plan of action
A - attainable
R - results focused
T - timed
A - all equal
C - commitment
U - u
S - success

Understanding the 'Product' (and that product is YOU)
Your THREE most valuable resources.
Using the 'Nail Soup' metaphor.
What to say when you talk to yourself.
Using your 'Hour of Power' wisely (and finding out what time it is for you now!)

This is a fun filled, enlightening and informative hour with a leading motivational coach that will leave you and your team inspired, excited and ready to ' Go for Gold '

To find how Blaze can light the blue touch paper at your next fundraising conference or group meeting, contact us at info@blazefirewalking.com

Nail Soup

A Traditional Scandinavian Folk Tale

One day, a man came into a village, and was very hungry. He went to where some women were tending a fire, and said, "Please, ladies, I am hungry and need a pot of water to make some soup." "But of course, old man, but what are you going to make it with? You don't have any food with you."

The man smiled, and said, "But I do. I have a nail, and it makes the most wonderful soup. I would be happy to share it with you."

The ladies, of course, were skeptical. But, soon, a pot of water was boiling, and the man pulled out a small, carefully folded, piece of cloth.

"Here is the secret to my soup." He opened up the cloth, and pulled out a simple nail. "Now is the time to add it to the water!" With that, he dropped the nail in the pot. "Now, my soup is good, but it would be even better if I had an onion or two in it."

"I'll be happy to get you one", said one of the women. "And perhaps a carrot as well?"

"That would be very nice." And the onions and carrots were added to the pot.

Soon, a small crowd started to assemble. "What are you making?", one of the onlookers asked.

"Why, soup, and it's made with only a nail! It will be delicious."

The onlooker grumbled. "How can soup be delicious when made with only a nail? That's crazy! It needs some beans and potatoes to make it rich. Here, let me get you some." He went away, and returned with beans and potatoes that were quickly added. Seeing this, other villagers came with their gifts of meat, tomatoes and other vegetables. The pot literally overflowed with contributions from the people.

As the pot filled, the crowd grew larger. The soup was ready. Everyone had a bowl and more. As the old man retrieved his nail from the pot, one of the crowd exclaimed: "Thank you, old man for your soup. It was the best we have ever had. And to think, it was made with only a nail!"