Phil Keoghan to Speak at 2008 Conferment
The Institutes are proud to announce this year’s conferment speaker is adventurer and television host Phil Keoghan, best known to many for his role on Jerry Bruckheimer's Emmy Award-winning television show, The Amazing Race. Keoghan began traveling around the world with his parents at age two and has gone on to work in more than 100 countries as a motivational speaker, author, television host, actor, producer and cameraman.
As CPCU designees from the class of 2008 celebrate their achievement at the Institutes’ conferment ceremony in Philadelphia on September 6, 2008, Keoghan’s motivating energy and passion for life will undoubtedly fit right in. His life-changing experiences and no-holds-barred approach to life have created a fever around the world as he encourages people to overcome fear and seek out memorable experiences of their own. Keoghan weaves an exciting tale based on his own life, the lives of others, and his 12 seasons hosting The Amazing Race.
At the age of 19 Keoghan had a near-death encounter that led him to create a list of things he wanted to experience before he dies and develop what he calls the NOW (No Opportunity Wasted) Philosophy. He says NOW is about learning how to live while you still have the chance, letting go of the handrails, thinking outside the box and using your imagination as your currency. It has led Keoghan around the world helping others face their fears, embark on thrilling adventures, dream more freely and live more fully.
In 2004, Phil released a book called, No Opportunity Wasted: 8 ways to create a list for the life you want. The book was a bestseller in New Zealand and Australia and was developed into a television series now airing on The Discovery Channel. In each episode, challengers are given just 72 hours to take on a life changing opportunity. Phil co-created and co-produced a number of original television series including: Short Sport, Keoghan's Heroes, E-Team, The Human Edge and Phil Keoghan's Adventure Crazy.
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