One of the longest held P.O.W.s in the Communist Prisons of Vietnam

Description:

In his talk, "Beyond Survival," Captain Coffee gives a moving account of his incredible experience from capture to ultimate release.  His faith - in himself, others, his country, and his God - was the key to turning an unbelievably difficult and potentially devastating experience into an opportunity for personal growth. 

Captain Gerald Coffee is an inspiring example of the power of the human spirit to survive and triumph over the most adverse circumstances.  His story conveys a positive message that we each have the potential to survive any ordeal, overcome any obstacle, achieve any goal.

SELECTED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP TEN SPEAKERS, Captain Jerry Coffee uses Tap Code to personalize his message to your group. After hearing him, those in the audience will look at their challenges and adversities in a totally different way.

TAPPING THE POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT .....

When Captain Coffee  talks about faith in one another, audiences are spellbound as he taps out client-specific  messages  to illustrate the importance of communication, both in prison as well as  in corporate and personal lives. POWs in North Vietnam were not allowed to communicate with each other, so they used the centuries old "prisoners' code" tap code, using an alphabet  matrix to tap out covert messages to each other.

Captain Coffee TAPS into ...

“Prisoners weren’t allowed to communicate, but we still found ways to do it. We created a new language. Tap Code. It consisted of five rows of five letters each. By tapping on our cell walls, we passed information, poetry, even learned new languages.”

“We kept faith in the leadership of our senior officers, who taught us that commitment, courage and character really count. In solitary, I learned that leadership starts with self knowledge and understanding, accountability, and integrity.”

“I walked several miles a day - three steps and a turn at a time. I vowed to find the purpose in my adversity and pain and come home better, tougher, and stronger in every way. Our mission in prison was to not just survive, but go beyond survival and return with honor.”

Audience:

Captain Coffee has addressed virtually every kind of audience representing every age group and walk of life.  Whether a national or multi-national corporation, a trade or professional association, a government agency or military installation, a local club or student assembly, his message has universal appeal.

Length:

Flexible to meet the needs of the program, with one hour the optimum length.  Extended sessions allow time for questions and answers.

Specific Benefits:

• Individual and organizational self-esteem and awareness

• Courageous yet flexible leadership under stress

• Organization loyalty through pride and professionalism

• Reaffirmation of our intuitive sense of ethics and values

• Reordering of priorities from a fresh perspective

• The essence of spiritual and patriotic values in the pursuit of success and happiness

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For more information on Captain Coffee, please contact Coffee Enterprises, Inc. at:

coffeepage@aol.com  

* 808.488.1776  * FAX 808-488-0901

Created by: JKCreations