Motivational



The Corporate Program:

Programs Available:
  • Keynotes
  • Team Building Seminars
  • In-Depth Workplace Consulting
Topics Include:
  • Team Building & Development
  • Change Management & Transitions
  • Developing Goals & Vision
  • Peak Performance
  • Leadership Training
Keys to successful team building:
  • Preparation
  • Roles
  • Effective Leadership
  • Self/Team Assessments
  • Chemistry
  • Goal Setting
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The School Program:
  • Strengthening Character
  • Dealing with Diversity
  • Defining Role Models
  • Building Team Skills
  • Importance of Education
  • Setting Goals
Joe Valerio tackles the tough issues that face today's students. This veteran speaker shares his experiences on the football field to teach valuable life lessons.
Joe has spoken in over 100 schools, energizing students and equipping them with important decision-making strategies. An insightful, humorous, and down-to-earth speaker, Joe has the ability to connect with young people. His interactive program can be custom-tailored to meet the specific needs of your audience and can incorporate any or all of the topics listed above.
Joe is the father of three, an Ivy League graduate, a six-year veteran of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, a successful businessman, and an active member of the community. He is an NFL record holder who reached the pinnacle of athletics through hard work and dedication. While playing for the Chiefs, Joe was very active in the community and founded a charitable foundation to benefit a local children's hospital. In 1995, he was nominated for the NFL Man of the Year award for his efforts in the Kansas City community.

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The Athletic Team Program:
  • Maximize your team's ability and motivation.
  • Please contact us to have this experienced speaker and former NFL player come share his experiences with your team!
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Speaking Engagement:
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"I had the pleasure to work with Joe at Willis. Joe is a dynamic leader who is always willing to help, listen and provide valuable feedback. He is well liked and respected by his colleagues and clients. Joe has a high level of integrity, positive energy and motivation. I highly recommend Joe."
- Barbara Cheeseman, Vice President, Willis, worked with Joe at Wells Fargo Insurance Services

"Joe is the type of leader that every organization craves. He is enthusiastic, passionate, and committed. On top of that, he has the ability focus in on what is important to solve complicated problems with a great deal of creativity. Joe is the definition of great leadership."
- Doug Hensch, Chief Operating Officer, happier.com, was with another company when working with Joe at Wells Fargo Insurance Services

"I had an opportunity to work with Joe over a three year period during a very complex, multi-million dollar business change project. As in any project, many chanage management issues arose. As the primary business liaison, Joe met the business issues head-on. He maintained an ever-present positive attitude that kept his colleagues motivated and he was able to guide them along the right path. He always worked collaboratively to find win-win solutions which meant people followed his lead by choice. I recommend Joe in any capacity where leadership skills are of primary importance."
- Shane Lipson, VP Operations, Willis, worked with Joe at Wells Fargo Insurance Services

"Joe Valerio is a very talented and trustworthy professional. It's a pleasure to work with someone who truly cares and is passionate about their work. Joe will tell you the truth and work hard to get you the answers to your questions. I have worked with Joe for about the past three years and it has been a great relationship. I would highly reccomend Joe's services. Ron Lieberman EVP Global Recruiting"
— Ron Lieberman, was Joe's client

"I had the pleasure of working with Joe Valerio when I joined Willis in 2006. He helped orient me to Willis and helped make me feel very welcome and valued. Joe offered incredible support to the WCP team during the implementation of WCP always following up with his deliverables and going above and beyond to promote useage of the system. Joe was always a dependable member of the WCP Leadership committee and a subject matter expert for all Willis broking activities in what was then Willis' Northeast Region. Joe is a great coworker with whom I would always be happy to collaborate."
- Vince Valenzuela, Vice President, Project Manager, Willis, worked with Joe at Wells Fargo Insurance Services

"Joe is one of the hardest working professionals I have ever worked with. He has unique qualities that allow him to connect with virtually everyone he meets. This allows him to gain alignment and synergies that produce results. He is loyal, fun and truly understand what it mans to function as part of a team. I miss Joe."
- Jim Blaney, Executive Vice President, Willis, worked with Joe at Willis

"I've worked with Joe for a number of years now and he is an absolute asset to our organization. He is extremely dedicated to his clients, as well as his staff, and it shows in his effort and enthusiasm. We’ve had a number of successes together and I always look forward to working with him. Also, there couldn't be a nicer or more genuine person in the business."
— Scott Guiliana, Vice President, Wells Fargo Insurance Services, worked indirectly for Joe at Wells Fargo Insurance Services

"Joe is an extremely service oriented individual. A Company is only as good as its service rep. In dealing with Joe over a number of years, he not only distinguished himself personally and professionally, but also elevated the services and attributes of his organization to a whole new level. In short, a great person, professional and polished, and very competent. I highly recommend him."
— Joe Mallozzi, was Joe's client

"Joe is one of the most passionate and upbeat individuals I have ever encountered. His "Can Do" attitude is absolutely contagious. This positive attitude coupled with his very high intellect level and years of industry experience separate him from his peers. I would highly recommend Joe as a consultant or service provider. Simply put, he is one of the most impressive people I have ever met!"
- Nicholas Milligan, Owner, Vista Underwriting Partners, LLC, was with another company when working with Joe at Wells Fargo Insurance Services

"Joe is a thoughtful and wonderful professional and he is someone I am glad to have had the pleasure to work with and someone I can count on in the world of business."
- Brian Hamilton, Managing Partner, Sports Internet Company, was with another company when working with Joe at Wells Fargo Insurance Services  
Joe applied sports concepts to our daily jobs and was able to draw similarities between both, keeping in mind the "Individual", the "Team", and the "Competition". Informative, entertaining, and inspirational.
-Kenneth Hans District Manager Siebel Systems

Joe's experiences and accomplishments compliment his fantastic seminar. His high energy and audience involvement made it extremely valuable for our group. We can't wait to do it again.
- Wayne Hall Program Director Independent Marketing Financial Group, Inc.

...not the same old thing. A great way to jump start internal discussions regarding corporate culture, as well as personal introspection of your role. Plenty of food for thought.
- Phil Gauffreau Vice President NTH Consultants, Inc.

Indispensable! His ability to apply his real life experiences with the NFL and business truly brings the value added to his seminar. His "Playbook" enables anyone to easily access and define their role in the organization and how it dovetails into the overall goals. It also helps to define what you as a "player" should expect from the "team". Regular self assessment, open communication channels and clearly defined objectives and goals are important to the success of any team. The material covered not only practices what should be used in any business organization, but they can be and should be used in anyone's personal life!
Robert Koch Investment Specialist Lantern Investment Services

Thank you so much for yesterday !!!...... the message was clear and respected.
- Kenny Meyers President Kegel's Produce

Joe was one of the most sought after speakers the Chiefs have ever had.
- Brenda Sniezak Public Relations Director Kansas City Chiefs

On behalf of all the employees of Group Benefits On-Line, Inc. and Group Benefits Financial, Inc., I wanted to express or sincere thanks for such a valuable presentation. Your ability to connect the world of football to the world of business was quite insightful. We found your presentation exciting, challenging and very informational. We have had the opportunity to put into practice many of the ideas and tools that you shared with us. You have provided us with an amazing platform to take our business to the next level. We felt that you truly understood and addressed the problems of our business. The solutions and suggestions that you provided to us will prove to be most beneficial. Thank you again for such a rewarding experience.
- Eileen Green Chief Operating Officer Group Benefits Online

Thanks so much for speaking before us in Savannah (Georgia). Teamwork is essential to business success and your presentation really drove the point home or at least into the endzone! I heard an awful lot of "I didn't know that" after your talk, which means that by the most important standard of all, you were a rousing success. I hope you enjoyed your time in Savannah and your ASFE experience at least as much as we enjoyed having you with us.
- John P. Bachner Executive Vice President Associated Soil and Foundation Engineers

Our members responded enthusiastically to Joe's talk. Their comments were highly favorable noting that Joe is a 'regular guy' and his ideas 'make sense'. Joe's style is informal and his presentation is sprinkled with humorous personal stories to drive home his point that the lessons he learned as a player are just as applicable in business as on the football field."
- Bob Diefenbacher President Exton (Pennsylvania) Region Chamber of Commerce

I was initially skeptical on how your NFL experience and team-building principles would translate to an international audience from over 25 countries. However, you tailored your Gridiron experiences and message in a truly universal fashion. Our delegates left the meeting with ample "food-for-thought" that will assist the Worldwide Broker Network achieving our goal of being the world's best network. Joe, thanks for a terrific job!!
- Rodney Hampton ABD Insurance & Financial Services

Your remarks at our Victory Celebration were right on target and showed how much of a team player you are.
- Al Sassone President United Way - Heart of America

He has done everything the Chiefs have asked him to do. Joe is a real team player.
- Joe Montana Hall of Fame Quarterback San Francisco 49ers & Kansas City Chiefs

You were motivational, funny, and insightful. Thanks for a great ending to our Annual Meeting.
- Steve Shondell Heathwood Oil Company

Joe is a dynamic speaker with a great story to tell.
- Carl Peterson President/General Manager/CEO Kansas City Chiefs

Thank you again for a very interesting and fun presentation. It was definitely the highlight of the conference.
- - Michael V. Smith President Earth Systems, Inc.

Joe is amazing…He has so much confidence in what he’s doing.
- Marty Schottenheimer Former Head Coach Kansas City Chiefs Current Head Coach of the Washington Redskins

Wanted to let you know that Joe was great! He is a great guy and the kids loved him....right on target. - RobTitus Assistant Principal Marshall Elementary

Joe Valerio presented two wonderful assemblies. The students and staff were greatly appreciative. The message was very worthwhile.
- Robert A. Frederick Principal Paxon Hollow Middle School

Thanks for your outstanding presentation. You are a great role model and inspiration to all students.
- Tom Brinker Professor of Accounting Arcadia University

Joe was a pleasure to work with and a very motivational speaker at our sales conference. Thank you (Kansas City Chiefs) for sharing him with our organization.
- Jack Carmoney Bristol-Meyers

Farmland and all the attendees would like to thank you for being the keynote speaker at our Farmland Youth Leadership Conference. We appreciate you helping these young people challenge themselves and strive toward exceptional goals.
- Kris Armstrong Conference Coordinator Farmland Industries

Thank you very much for sharing your time with us at Mountain View (Elementary). The kids had a blast and I heard good comments for the rest of the day!
- Karen Malesic Guidance Counselor MountainView Elementary School (Pa.)

I never knew there were so many similarities between playing football and running a business. Thank you for your insightful remarks.
- Dave Silbar Ingram’s Business Journal

Thank you for the great talk at our rally. You fired us up!
- Kathy Laird St. Joseph Health Center

Your participation helped make this year’s event our best ever, giving our members a unique opportunity to meet an outstanding role model in our Kansas City community.
- Karny Stefan Special Event Coordinator Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City

It was so much fun to feel the energy in the ballroom that night. By adding your own personal touch, the show became your event.
- Michelle LaPointe Fund Development Director National Kidney Foundation of Kansas

Thank you for taking the time to come talk to us. Everyone enjoyed it very much! I know it will help us get a few more members of the K of C.
- Jack Calderone St. Thomas (Pa) Knights of Columbus

Your appearance with the 1991 Children’s Horse Show was a definite favorite among the 3,800 area school children that were in attendance. It was a pleasure working with you.
- Kristy Phye Education Coordinator American Royal Association

Thanks for speaking at the “Super Bowl� luncheon. Your inspiring words were greatly appreciated.
- Jim Miller Development Director The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City

Again, I want to express my appreciation to you for being so available to work with me on Pro Challenge. I know that the students and faculty, wherever we went, were very pleased and encouraged by your presence and motivational words regarding making positive choices.
-Steve Morgan Athletes In Action

I know your intent is to motivate and encourage our students. I feel you were successful on all fronts and at the same time very entertaining.
-Don Gray Principal Blue Springs School District

Thank you for speaking at our Annual Dinner Meeting. I can’t tell you how many people thanked me for bringing you to speak to our group. We appreciate all you do in the community and we’re glad you shared your story with us.
- Sharon Schick Concrete Promotional Group

We loved your speech about leadership, role models and success. Please come back next year.
-Edward Moses & William Reilly Kansas Aggregate Producers Assoc.

I can’t wait to see you again! Thank you for agreeing to come back to Harmony Middle School this year. You did a super job with the kids and we are truly looking forward to seeing you again.
-Ronda Hassig Library Media Specialist Harmony Middle School

Your speech and Q&A session increased the motivation and improved the attitude of our students. You were a warm, motivating, and articulate speaker. Thanks again!
-Tony Strub Principal The Pembroke Hill School

Thanks for getting the students “Fired Up About Fitness�!
- Jill Candiff Johnson County Fitness Council

Well, you did it again! Another successful Grand Opening for Payless!
-Laura Pfeifer Payless Cashways Building Materials

Joe Valerio
P.O. Box 391
Glen Mills, Pa 19342
Tel: 610-476-1880
E-Mail: Info@gridironconcepts.com  
As an integral part of one of the NFL's most successful teams in the 90's, Joe Valerio learned that it takes more than talent to play at the professional level and contribute to a winning team. When he retired from the Kansas City Chiefs and joined the "real world", Joe drew from his football experiences to improve performance and team dynamics in his "new" work environment. Today, Joe shares these valuable lessons with diverse audiences through his speaking and consulting program.

Let this energetic and sought after speaker add motivation and insight to your next meeting or conference. Joe's program, Lessons from the Gridiron," provides "playbook" strategies for creating effective team players, building great teams, and beating the competition. Joe's keynote speeches, teambuilding seminars, and in-depth workplace consulting focus on his unique approach to self and team assessment, and addresses important topics like: dealing with adversity, setting goals, focusing on priorities, creating chemistry, defining roles, and finding leadership.