Entrepreneur and genocide survivor helps improve business performance
USA
Despite her shocking backstory and the loss of her leg, Maja shows that it's still possible to remain positive and to succeed in overcoming any obstacle with percevernce and teamwork.
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She was absolutely amazing. I think Maja?s message of overcoming any hardship in life with a positive attitude was exactly what our team needed to hear, especially since she spoke to us only a few weeks after the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Even in the moments where she was facing the most terrifying reality, her choice to be positive made all the difference. I loved that her message was one for all people, not focused on any particular business aspect. I would recommend her for any type of event, and will be recommending her for future events.
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Whilst lying close to death in a makeshift hospital, Maja was one of only 3 children chosen to be evacuated from Bosnia for treatment. Leaving behind her family and friends with only a teddy, t-shirt and rock with her, Maja ended up in Cumberland, Maryland where the local community rallied around to help her recover once learning of her story.
Determined to succeed in life, even despite the challenges presented by being a below-the-knee amputee, Maja used her personal willpower to overcome any obstacle presented to her. To help with the PTSD she was going through due to her trauma from the genocide, her clinician recommended she adopt an amputee dog, Rosie, and they have been rarely apart from one another since. Kazazic learned how to walk again and eventually completed high school and college in the US. She then went on to start her own business, with clients including Fortune 100 companies. Maja completed her first 5K in 2009 and has learned how to windsurf and play tennis.
Maja has featured in Readers’ Digest Magazine, Woman’s World, and the Los Angeles Times and her story has gone on to inspire people from all over the world. A screenplay is currently in the process of being written based on her incredible story, which will go on to inspire even more people for years to come.
See keynotes with Maja KazazicEvery presentation is custom made for your organization, your event, and specifically your attendees. While sharing her unique story, Maja will take your audience on a journey while incorporating your message, making a long lasting impact on your attendees. Maja will:
Maja’s most requested keynote topics are:
Maja Kazazic is an internationally recognized speaker, entrepreneur and genocide survivor. Through her compelling story that circled the globe, Maja helps and inspires audiences to perform better in sales, marketing, customer service, leadership, and other areas of not just business, but also in life.
During the genocide, Maja learned the importance of positivity, resiliance, team work and overcoming obstacles at a very young age. This helped her to achieve great success as an entrepreneur, athlete and as a person in general.
In today’s economy it’s crucial for corporations to build a loyal and effective workforce which is motivated and adds value to the company, while individuals achieve their personal goals. This is exactly where Maja can help you!
Maja believes that there are no “one size fits all” solutions, when it comes to keynote presentations. To have the greatest impact at your event, she studies the overall culture and needs of your audience. While telling her shocking and touching story how she survived the genocide, lost her leg, and was still able to thrive and remain positive, she helps your audience to:
Listening to Maja’s keynote presentation is a touching experience that your audience will never forget – they will laugh and cry at the same time. Her story is a reminder for all of us that the importance of small, positive, step-by-step actions and resilience have a much greater impact to our world – both personal and professional. The audience will walk away empowered, ready to achieve their business and life goals, committed to achieve more than ever before.
Down-to-earth, touching, and encouraging. I walked away with an inspirational message as well as a set of tools to follow in my own path to success
Jessie Schneider
We have received so much positive feedback from attendees, sponsors and a lot of their praise was directed toward you and your compelling story
Mary Roberts
Thank you for sharing your story. Your work to inspire people around the world is truly admirable.
Mike Fasano
I know I will carry your message with me forever. Your spin on positive thinking is so true and really made me take stock of how my staff and I live each and every day.
Melanie McMichel
Maja was completely different. She was absolutely amazing. Her message was one for all people. I would recommend her for any type of event, and will be recommending her for future events.
Sara Levinson
She had the room riveted with the tales of her life experience - and how those experiences relate to our current context. She tells a critical message in this time of political division.
Katy Anthes
This woman made me realize that you can get through anything in life. If you ever have a chance to hear Maja speak, do so. She is amazing.
Carole Sanek
That may have been the single most compelling story I think I've ever heard in my life. When she was speaking, you could hear a pin drop in the room.
Larry Gragg
An amazing talk by an even more amazing person. Powerful and inspiring. Great job as always Maja
Jonathan Hutcherson
For her to come through that and give us a message on positivity, it was overall inspiring and so impact full!
Brandy Morris
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