Seeing Beyond The Stereotypes

We are pleased to announce a combined CMI/ IOD event to be held on Tuesday 29th November 2011:

SEEING BEYOND THE STEREOTYPES presented by Richard McCann

Venue:            Garden Room, Sefton Hotel, Douglas, Isle of Man

Time:              Registration/ Coffee at 5.30pm; Seminar 6pm - 7.30pm Followed by wine, cheese tasting (courtesy of Isle of Man Creamery) and canapés.

Richard McCann is a Sunday Times No1 Bestselling author. His first book, ‘Just a Boy’, has sold over 400,000 copies and has been translated around the world. The BBC has made a film about him and he has an extraordinary life story. Brought up on the ‘At Risk’ register until his mother died tragically when he was aged five, Richard then went on a downward spiral. Foster homes, children's home and then a violent upbringing by his estranged father took away any self esteem that he had. He left school with no qualifications and was kicked out of the army for psychological reasons before he turned to drugs to ease his depression. After a prison sentence for a drugs offence, and with his home about to be possessed, Richard hit rock bottom where he considered taking his life. It was at this point that he found the gut wrenching determination to turn his life around and fight for a better future. That turn around has been remarkable. Now married with a family of his own, two books about his life being published, and a much sought after inspirational speaker, Richard puts a lot of his success down to key individuals who were able to look beyond the stereotypes and help him in various ways. It’s one presentation that most people don’t forget in a hurry.

See the attached form for further details on how to reserve your place.