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Through speaking engagements, we explore ways to lead mindfully and with intention.

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Speaking TopicS

Leading Mindfully

Are you being present? The job, life, and the world can be stressful and hard to manage. There is so much that can happen within our nervous system amid trauma and stress. We develop coping mechanisms to help us deal with or block out what triggers us. What are your coping mechanisms? Are they harming you or serving you? We will take an inventory of the stressors in your life, your coping mechanisms, what triggers you may have and discover what is serving you and what isn’t. We will explore ways to recognize when you are being triggered and look at other coping skills that could better serve you. Life is meant to be experienced not just lived. You're in a career of service to the community, we must also know how to serve ourselves and those at home.

Thriving Through Thunder

Storms are inevitable. Together we will find ways to stand strong through the thunder. We will evaluate habits, look at where you’re thriving and where you’re drowning, while creating non-negotiables for your own life. We will learn to stand strong, breathe easy and stay grounded while fueling your own inner fire.

Nutrition 101

In a world of fad diets and easily available unhealthy choices it's no surprise that we have a long list of health issues in America. This speaking topic will aim to offer simple yet healthy ideas and options in any busy firefighter. We will not only talk about the foods we eat but our lifestyle, relationships and life choices that inevitably affect our physical health. We are what we eat but many things are also eating at us that cause a magnitude of extra stress thus leading to constriction and heart attacks/strokes.

Move Your Body

We must move something to move something and nothing will change if nothing changes. In our busy society, we are being challenged to stay strong and healthy. This session offers ways to move and strengthen our body practically and intentionally. These functional exercises can be done anywhere with zero equipment. We will work every muscle group, from head to toes and multiple variations and modifications will be demonstrated for varying levels of fitness and ability. This session will also inspire participants to breathe deeper and more efficiently which ensures muscles are more properly engaged. The more we move our body and our breath in any environment, the better we feel. Please inquire about workshop cost and which other offerings can be easily bundled together. Prices vary based on number of participants and duration.

Wellness In and Out of the Firehouse

In the line of duty, we face intense physical, mental, and emotional challenges, but the flames we battle inside the firehouse often mirror the ones that burn within us, at home and work. Today, I want to ignite a conversation about nurturing our mental, physical, and emotional health both in and out of the firehouse, because a healthier, happier firefighter is an even more resilient one.

About Amber

Amber’s diverse background includes serving in the military, working as a firefighter, and becoming a skilled massage therapist and yoga teacher. In 2016, she founded The Wonder Within wellness center and yoga studio to bring healing to those who need it most. Despite facing hardships, Amber’s resilience led her to seek help and become an ambassador for the Save a Warrior program.
She now offers leadership training, keynote speeches, and corporate wellness programs, while continuing to prioritize her own well-being and serving others. Amber resides in Mt. Gilead with her husband and children, finding rejuvenation in outdoor activities and tending to longhorn cattle.
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CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES

Amber Miskovich of The Wonder Within is our go-to resource for our numerous professional development opportunities for Ohio educators. She never fails to deliver a high-impact and transformational learning experience for our conference attendees. Participants walk away feeling restored, reinvigorated, and energized to re-engage in their service to their students and stakeholders!

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Becky Hornberger, PhD OAESA/SAIL Executive Director

Ohio School Nurses who had not been together for an in-person conference since 2019, and had suffered much compassion fatigue and burnout from the pandemic.  I know there were so many positive verbal comments that were shared in passing with the conference planners as well. I personally know how encouraging and helpful your presentation was. As a District Wellness coordinator, I was especially grateful. I still have the card on my desk that reminds me to ‘relax my jaw, take 3 deep breaths and feel my feet.

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Wellness Workshop Attendee

I've been fortunate enough to receive yoga instruction from The Wonder Within at my firehouse. Our jobs are full of physical and mental stress. The techniques and exercises we've learned have helped my body and mind survive. Breath control and tension release enable me to handle basically everything the job throws at me, or quickly recover after. I've definitely become a fan, and I encourage all to try it. My crew gets younger, as I get older. The body maintenance tricks enable me to perform as a benefit as opposed to a detriment to my team. Learning to listen to my body, and then attend to it. Thank you to your team for benefitting my department. I'm thankful for your time with us, and I look forward to hopefully inspiring more people next year. 

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Lt. Jeremy Irwin, Madison Twp FD

Having the ability to work on our member's physical and mental health has been a priority at our Department. The experience we have had with Wonder Within has been incredible and, most importantly, every member that has been involved thoroughly enjoys the program and looks forward to the next one.

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Asst Chief Chas Adams, Madison Twp FD

I will admit I never thought yoga belonged in the fire service. I thought it belonged in a class somewhere where sounds of the ocean music was being played. Since implementing yoga on a weekly basis, I feel more connected with my mind and body and have learned new techniques to decompress from the stressors of the job. Yoga with The Wonder Within has taught me to be more open minded to different types of exercise and stretching to assist in prolonging my career.

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Lt Kyle Stelzer from BST&G FD

The Wonder Within is more than just a yoga practice. When you leave, your body and mind will feel relaxed leaving you ready for what's to come of the day. Amber, Brooke, Nicole and Abbe are professionals at their practice and are willing to adjust for our specific needs.

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One Unit, Concord Twp FD

This was an amazing presentation. I looked around during the presentation and everyone was completely engaged and interested in what she was saying. I took a lot from it and feel it has motivated me to start getting healthy, physically and emotionally. I have looked at her website and may get involved with what she offers. Amazing presentation.

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United States Probation Southern District of Ohio

I really appreciate how authentic she was. From sharing details about her personal life to speaking freely and not censoring herself.

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United States Probation Southern District of Ohio

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