The Ten Balloons: Principles of Leadership, Life and Love captures the spirit of what it means to take an intentional look at your life. This real life approach to a balanced life is practical and personal in outlining steps for creating personal purpose statements in ten areas of life.
Mike’s story telling approach to life brings great inspiration and motivation in the areas of family, career, relationships, education, finances, health and adventure. This multi-generational topic is designed for youth who like personal challenges and adult audiences of all ages.
About Mike
Mike Nygren was born in Brooklyn, New York (1947) and grew up in Parsippany, New Jersey for his junior high and senior high years where his life was blessed with individuals who helped define his life purpose of teaching and coaching. He attended Eastern Kentucky University before beginning his teaching career on Maryland's Eastern shore. He ventured to Ohio to teach Industrial Education and then transitioned into a role of a church youth leader and grew a ministry from 30 students to over 500 at Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church. During that time both Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton recognized his work. Mike has successfully created three non-profits with the focus of unlocking leadership potential in teens and adults. Over the years he has coached, taught and mentored in educational, religious, non-profit, military and business environments.