Tami began her career with a Bachelor’s degree in biology and then spent the next ten years working in hospitals, physician’s offices, and research labs.  Her research interests included molecular genetics, antibiotic sensitivity, and tuberculosis.  Her office assignments were just as diverse, including insurance, billing, and front office duties.

In 1999 Tami obtained her Master’s degree in education.  It was during her time as a graduate student that she was hospitalized for anxiety disorder.  She was able to overcome and to teach successfully for ten years.  Because of what she had been through as a new teacher, she developed a new-teacher mentoring program for her school.  This program is now part of every school in that district and is being recognized as a model program for other districts.

A pivotal moment in Tami’s life occurred in April of 2005 when she declined an invitation to join the PhD program in Molecular Biology at Vanderbilt University.



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I cannot thank you
  
enough for the GREAT job you did yesterday!
We have gotten SO many emails from people stating that you wereone of the best speakers they have ever heard! Our Committee thanks you!
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While struggling to make her decision, she realized that her mission in life was to help people manage their emotions, their stress, and their worries.

So, in 2005 Tami left teaching to write her first book, Life Without the Monsters, to help women overcome worry, fear, stress, and anxiety.  It is her passion to help people understand the reasons behind their stress and anxieties, to help them identify specific triggers and, most importantly, to teach research-based, practical techniques to live fulfilling lives.  Her second book, Balancing Your Career and Your Life, will be released during the summer of 2007.

Tami West is an engaging, energetic, and empathetic speaker. She brings enthusiasm for life to every message, instilling hope and courage in her audience. She will connect with your audience on a level not achieved by most speakers. Those who have heard her speak know that her inspirational message and practical advice leave a lasting impact.

 

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