begert-clarkSenior Approved Services welcomes Tom Begert-Clark to our Senior Entrepreneurial Group of creative, inventive seniors who have written, invented or started a service that improves the quality of life - of other seniors, their family members and the world in general.begert-clark
Tom has consulted, taught, and keynoted for national, state, regional and local businesses and associations, teaching and speaking at conferences, conventions and educational events. Tom has a special, wonderful and unique way of presenting and teaching on a wide array of serious, timely and informative topics but with humor, reflecting his personal approach and life experiences.bergert-clark
Tom saw a need to bring usable information utilizing humor and laughter, into the arenas of communications, business and elder care fields. Using his accumulated life skills and his ability to make questionable and everyday stressful situations more palatable through humor, his students and audiences realize that their professional and personal lives can be more fulfilled, profitable and successful.begert-clark
As Tom’s reputation grew, many organizations, agencies and corporations began requesting his services to consult, train and provide motivational appearances. He enjoys sharing his vast and varied experiences whether in a classroom setting or before large audiences.
He looked for additional opportunities to share his knowledge for professional and personal advancement through his optimistic and humorous approach and format. His popularity grew. He was encouraged by colleagues to devote more time in sharing his talents and teaching his tool sets that would bring about more success in business and in individuals’ lives.begert-clark
Tom was an executive for a large adult day franchise. The operative word here is ‘was’. As consulting, teaching and speaking opportunities grew so did the adult day care company Tom was employed by. There was less and less time for Tom to pursue his real passion of consulting, speaking, teaching, and writing.
Because of his corporate responsibilities he found himself unable to accept many engagements from across the country. It was only those ‘little’ insignificant concerns any one experiences as they think about starting their own business that caused Tom to delay making the final decision.
You know such insignificant concerns as leaving a successful corporate career, a regular paycheck and a real live office! And then it happened!
The inquiries reached a point that he had to make a decision – Stay put or take the plunge.
'I’m 53 years old! I’m too old to be going through a mid-life crisis and far too young to think about retirement. So there must be some merit in starting this new journey in my life. What do I have to lose except my home, car and retirement…MY LIFE! If you are going to make a life changing move it is now or never!'
And with that this 53 year old, high energy, creative and funny guy began Even As We Speak® in August 2005.
Tom’s consulting and training knowledge and skills are respected in areas of staff retention and motivation, customer service, marketing, new program development, and company growth.
Several articles are currently appearing in various publications.
Tom has been involved in working and assisting the senior population for over 25 years as a Senior Pastor, Licensed Pastoral Counselor, HUD Service Coordinator and Senior Housing Specialist, Developer and Director of SCOPE Adult Day Care Center, Director of Franchise Support for SarahCare® Adult Day Services, Inc. and is currently the President of Even As We Speak®.
He serves as the President of the Ohio Association of Adult Day Services and is a member of the National Association of Adult Day Services. Tom has participated with the Ohio Department of Health and the American Red Cross Cleveland Chapter.
Tom was instrumental in developing and implementing the Disaster Planning for the Elderly pilot program in Cleveland, developing policy and procedures for HUD services coordination for elderly residents in Ohio.
At 53 Tom left the ‘corporate world’ to utilize more fully his abilities as a Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Humorist. He is a nationally recognized speaker known for his humorous and powerful approach to business, personal and organizational growth.