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About The Ovation Company

 

We are The Ovation Company… Taking a stand on Bullying.

Stu Cabe’s Keynote presentation can be summed up in two words; “Be Nice”. No elaborate pillar structure, no “5 step program”, no acronyms or clever play on words. Just…Be Nice. The brilliance of his message lies in the simple, tangible way it can be applied and recalled. Stu’s ability to weave rich, vibrant and profound stories around his simple “be nice” concept is the sole reason his presentation has captivated hundreds of thousands of students nationwide. The measure of any good keynote is the “sticking power” it has in the wake of its delivery. It is not unusual for students to quote Stu’s message months and years after seeing it. We believe you will as well. All we need is your presence. No notes required.  

 

Stu is the CEO and founder of The Ovation Company based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Stu specializes in improving school climate and cultivating positive interactions with all who share the school environment. Stu has been a professional presenter and trainer for over two decades and travels North America working with students and teachers alike to help build strong school communities and improve campus culture and climate. Stu is also an international presenter for the Breaking Down the Walls program with the Ignite2Unite Corporation as well as the LINK CREW/WEB programs under The Boomerang Project. Stu’s Assemblies, Workshops, Senior Seminars and Leadership retreats all focus on positive student interaction. His “in-house” programs like Connecting the Dots (elementary ages) and Kindness Rules! (Middle school ages) all operate under the umbrella of The Ovation Company. And as Stu says, the secret to a happy, healthy school environment requires just three things: Work Hard. Play Fair. Be Nice.

 

Stu got his start with The Missoula Children’s theatre out of Missoula, MT. It was here that Stu coupled his love of theatre with his passion for working with young people. Stu has been a professional actor for over 35 years and has a B.A. in theatre and a Master of Arts in teaching. Stu began his career in Education as a High School Theatre teacher in Hillsboro, Oregon, and left the classroom in 2001 to pursue a career as a large group presenter. Stu speaks to roughly 90,000 students annually and has spoken to over 1.5 million students over the last two decades. While working as an actor in a summer stock production of 7 Brides for 7 Brothers in 1994, Stu met Callie McKinney and they have been together ever since. Stu and Callie have two Children and one grandchild (and counting we hope). Stu has a rich, diverse background that includes The Arts, Theatre, Home Construction, Food Service, Bartending, Fundraising, Master of Ceremonies, Juggler, Unicyclist, and the unique ability to balance things on his face. Whatever Stu may be presenting, it promises to be entertaining, informative, and motivating, filled with practical solutions to meet the needs of an ever-changing school environment.

 

 

 

  
 

The Ovation Company
501 South 17th Street
Coeur D’ Alene, ID 83814
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Phone: 800-844-1979
 

 

 
 

The Ovation Company
501 South 17th Street
Coeur D’ Alene, ID 83814
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Phone: 800-844-1979

“Thank you for the great presentation. I have been an Activities Director for going on 15 years at the High School and Middle School level. By far one of the best messages and presentations I have seen. I like your use of teachable moments during the assembly, especially with the students who laughed during the Jewish comments. They happened to be my students. They are all wonderful young people, who really didn't get it until you called them on it. The lesson moved on to my class where we talked about the incident more. That was the best discussion our class has had in awhile. ”
- Jeff Laiblin

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