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Joe Battista

Former Ice Hockey Coah & Sports Executive; Author, "The Power of Pragmatic Passion"

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Joe Battista Biography

Joe Battista, a seasoned author, professional speaker and owner of Pragmatic Passion, LLC Sports and Business Consulting, has had a remarkable journey in the realms of sports and business. He has served as the Vice President of Hockey and Business Administration for the Buffalo Sabres and has a significant tenure in sports marketing and management roles with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Culver Military Academy. Known for his leadership in the field of hockey, Battista brings with him a wealth of coaching experience spanning 30 years, including 512 wins and six ACHA national titles, and his notable contribution as a coach for Team USA in the 2003 World University Games.

Battista has been honored with a membership in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Hall of Fame, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Penn State Hockey Hall of Fame, and the Penn Hills Hall of Fame. He is an alumnus of Penn State University's Smeal College of Business, where he graduated with a degree in marketing. He an instrumental role in securing an $88 million donation for Penn State University's new ice facility and Division I hockey programs.

Battista penned "The Power of Pragmatic Passion - 7 Common Sense Principles for Achieving Personal and Professional Success", as a reflection of his understanding of success and leadership. Currently, he is the Vice President of Business Development for the National Athletic and Professional Success Academy (NAPSA), providing practical insights and fostering growth in the athletic and professional sectors. His keynote speeches have been well-received by companies such as Nationwide, Baker Tilly, Mortenson Construction, and many more, underscoring his ability to inspire and motivate audiences across diverse fields.

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Joe Battista Speaking Topics

  • Pragmatic Passion: Dream Big. Keep it Real. Get it Done

    Passion is a difference-maker and people living the most joyful, fulfilling, and successful lives have it. But passion alone is not enough. Passion is necessary, but not sufficient, to be truly successful. By learning about Pragmatic Passions 7 Core Principles you will have a practical, common sense, blueprint for achieving success in your personal and professional lives by using your heart and your head. This high energy and interactive keynote will help you to bring your passion to all aspects of your life!

    **Learning Objectives:

    **The Attendees Will Learn These 7 Core Principles...

    • Purpose: Why discovering your Purpose is critical and must guide you every single day.
    • Attitude: How to choose an awesome attitude toward everything in your life and to T.A.G. others.
    • Sacrifice: Using "The Power of Focus" to manage YOUR time so you can persist and persevere.
    • Servant Leadership: To serve before leading, be "other-centered", and to provide superior service.
    • Inspiration: Surround yourself with people who make you better and find your mentors.
    • Options: Develop outstanding options and make informed choices using critical thinking skills.
    • Nurture: To become a life-long learner and commit to sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

  • The Margin of Excellence

    When we think of a "Margin of Excellence" it usually refers to making a difference in fundraising efforts or increasing profit margins in our business. You will look at it in a whole new way as a measure of the courage it takes to make great decisions. At the margin, at the moment of a critical decision point when the pressure is on, what will you, as a leader, manager, employee, parent, or friend do to be a positive difference-maker? Will you have the COURAGE to make the tough calls at the right moments?

    Learning Objectives:

    The Attendees Will Learn ...

    • To not to be afraid to make decisions...or mistakes.
    • To check your ego at the door and show humility.
    • To be willing to get your self and your people out of their comfort zones.
    • To be problem "preventers" first, problem "solvers" second!
    • To be willing to improvise, adapt, and overcome adversity.

  • Nurture Your Dreams by Nurturing Your Money

    As a nation, we are pretty bad at keeping our financial lives in order. 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck; 69% of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings; 56% of Americans have less than $10,000 in retirement funds; 45 million people owe $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. Only 29% of Americans report that they are "financially strong" spending, saving, borrowing, and planning in a way that will ensure long-term success. 40% of all US households carry credit card debt, with an average debt of $9,333!

    Learning Objectives: The Attendees Will Learn ...

    • Pragmatic Passion's Basic Money Rules.
    • The practice of delayed gratification. Don't spend what you don't have, on frivolous "stuff."
    • The importance of understanding budgeting, credit cards, student loans, identity theft, debt, taxes, wealth management, saving and investing, mortgages, insurance, and retirement planning.
    • Create a will, buy the right insurances, keep personal records in a safe place.
    • Avoid "get rich quick" schemes and stop buying lottery tickets. Neither really works.

Joe Battista Videos

  • Meet The Author November, 2023 Joe Battista
    Meet The Author November, 2023 Joe Battista
    Meet The Author November, 2023 Joe Battista Be prepared to get motivated , no matter what your stage in life. Joe Battista shares his insight in his...
  • Joe Battista (Speaker, Hockey Coach, Author): Pragmatic Passion
    Joe Battista (Speaker, Hockey Coach, Author): Pragmatic Passion
    Joe Battista is a professional speaker, success coach, and author and was the head coach of Penn State Ice Hockey for 19 seasons. In this episode he...
  • The Business Builder Podcast with Special Guest Joe Battista.
    The Business Builder Podcast with Special Guest Joe Battista.
    Welcome to The Business Builder Podcast with Marty Wolff and guest Joe Battista. Joe Battista is the author of Pragmatic Passion and a National...
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Joe Battista Books

  • The Power of Pragmatic Passion: 7 Common Sense Principles for Achieving Personal and Professional Success
    The Power of Pragmatic Passion: 7 Common Sense Principles for Achieving Personal and Professional Success

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Joe Battista is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Pragmatic Passion: Dream Big. Keep it Real. Get it Done, The Margin of Excellence and Nurture Your Dreams by Nurturing Your Money. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joe Battista for your event is available upon request. Joe Battista generally travels from Okatie, SC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shahid Khan, Noelle Pikus-Pace, Mike Eruzione, Howie Roseman and Kevin O'Connell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joe Battista for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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