(San Diego, California) – “Stay Alert, Stay Alive” is the title of my talks on Safe Driving – and what YOU can do to reduce your collision RISK factor!”
My lectures are designed to make you aware of the driving habits that cause collisions – injuries and death…and what you can do to increase your chance of survival on our roadways. I provide both a “professional and personal” perspective on what it takes to be safe! My experience - air traffic reporter for 18 years, traffic collision researcher since 1984, current public information officer for a police and fire department for the past 10 years – plus personal experience with traffic tragedies…and passion for safety!
Attention: Conference Planners – Company Safety Stand-down Coordinators (Business & Military) – Schools & Colleges - I speak and work in the San Diego County area of Southern California – but I am available to speak outside the County and state by request. I provide both a “professional and personal” perspective on what it takes to be safe! My speaker fees are negotiable. Although I live in the San Diego County area, I am available to travel by request. Aside from a speaker’s fee, airfare and hotel must be provided. If you’d like to contact me, please call (619) 843-7218. You can also email me at monicazech@cox.net.
*There is no charge in speaking to schools and to the military.
*Did you know that a traffic collision is the number one cause of death from birth to age 44…and for emergency personnel it’s our number one 9-1-1 call! It’s also the number one reason for the loss of an employee! “Texting” is our number one distraction behind the wheel, not only is it illegal – it’s deadly!
My lectures provide a perspective most people don’t see – what “we” see as emergency responders. A perfect compliment to other safe driving programs companies use…but, once you’ve seen my talk, you’ll never look at traffic the same way again.
You’ll also curb poor driving behaviors that lead to the injury and death we respond to. It is an eye-opening talk on what it takes to be safe while driving, riding or walking.
I offer tips on how to reduce your chances of becoming another statistic! I give you the emergency agency point of view – and some personal perspective.
My talks address aggressive driving, distracted driving (cell phones/texting), dealing with stress and road rage, the dangers of red light running and rolling through STOP signs, plus a hard hitting look on motorcycle safety and of course the dangers of driving under the influence. Driving safety-injury prevention is my passion!
These these thought provoking life-saving tips will help to improve the driving skills of your employees, military personnel and students. I also offer an emergency agency point of view of the mistakes most often made – and how to avoid them!”
Driving is serious business and I do not sugarcoat the message. But I can cater my talks to cover your specific message.
If you’d like to contact me please call me at (619) 843-7218. You can also email me at monicazech@cox.net.
In “driving safety” lectures – I discuss “distracted, impaired and aggressive” driving…and how to deal with stress and road rage. Your own rage, or that of drivers you encounter. I combine government research, my own research and observation of over 30 years in news broadcasting, (18 years of that in traffic reporting, and my 7 1/2 years working directly with El Cajon firefighters & police. I also add real-life “personal experiences” with traffic.
I’m often asked to speak to grade schools on safety, especially for Red Ribbon weeks, DARE graduations and for career/motivational talks. I also speak to high school seniors prior to proms and graduations – and at “Every 15 Minute” assemblies & retreats.
In safety, my perspective is from the emergency agency point of view – what we see when responding to the scene of a collision, fire or any incident …and some personal perspectives.
Areas addressed in my injury prevention talks:
- Common mistakes made by drivers.
- The dangers of driving aggressively – speeding, stress & rage and impaired driving – from cell phones, texting – to driving under the influence. I also address the deadly problem of Red Light Running and rolling through STOP signs. I explain how the Red Light Photo Enforcement system works.
- What happens when we don’t obey laws made for our safety – from not wearing seat belts, ignoring speed limits and the DUI issues.
- In addition, I offer a “personal” perspective. With over 30 years of driving experience I’ve encountered more than my share of bad drivers that resulted in minor to life threatening injuries. The most serious of my injuries was caused by a “STOP” sign runner. On the DUI subject – I loss my father to a DUI driver in June of 1992…and almost loss my daughter to a DUI driver in February of 2005. So I know these issues first-hand.
- I also describe the dynamics of a crash – “WHY” we’re injured and killed in crashes. I offer photos and videos that give my audiences a visual example of these dynamics to back-up my data.
- Another important point – “I do not surgarcoat my message.” I deal with reality – so some of my photos and videos can be powerful, and thought provoking. I forewarn my audiences when a photo or video may be somewhat dramatic. Keep in mind, this straight forward approach is much more effective in curbing poor driving behavior that often leads to the injury and death we see in emergency response.
*Of course, for younger audiences, I do not use any graphic images.
*Please take a moment and look at my comments/feedback section and you’ll see the very positive comments I’ve gotten from previous talks.
“My goal is to make my audience aware of the dangers that surround us – so they can make better decisions whether they’re walking, are behind the wheel – or riding as a passenger.”
In driving, my goal is to reduce the risk factors of having a collision. Going to and from work, or if your job involves driving – my talks can help reduce the collision factor.
- Teen Talks: Traffic collisions are also the number one cause of death for teenagers, but most die as “passengers”. I show the dynamics of a crash, and photos and videos that demonstrate the mistakes made by drivers everyday!
- Parenting Group Talks: YES – research shows “parents” are the direct role models for their children in most areas of life – “especially in the area of driving.” Sadly, research has also shown more and more parents are injuring and killing their own children while driving under the influence of alcohol – and/or speeding. I discuss priorities. I’ve been able to help parents be more aware of the dangers they’re putting their families in every day! The mixed messages we send as parents. The biggest question we need to ask ourselves as parents -“does alcohol mean more to you than the safety of our family?” “Does speeding down the street or highway mean more to you than the safety of the family and/or friends riding with you?” Using photos and videos and data I show some of the end results of those who forgot about the safety of their family by the way they drive.
- In “fire safety & disaster preparedness”: Through National and local research – and through the eyes of our firefighters, I can discuss the dangers of fire and how we can better protect ourselves, our families and our homes. I can also show photos from recent fires – and why some homes and lives were lost…and how we can better protect ourselves for the future.
Note: See my Safety Lecture Feedback section for comments from previous audiences.
*Note: I do speak outside the El Cajon area. My speakers fee is negotiable in working with your budget. Remember, due to demand, it’s best to please call me well in advance of your event for better availability.
Among some of the groups I speak to:
Schools (all grade levels)
Life Skills Classes
Colleges
Driver education/training courses
Parenting Groups – (one of my favorites in developing better safety role models)
Company Safety Meetings/Briefings
Company Conferences
Major Safety Conferences
Military Base Safety Stand-downs
Traffic School
Career Talks – Motivational and for those interested in careers in EMS-Emergency Medical Services
Guest speaker for:
“Every 15 Minutes” presentations or retreats
“Red Ribbon Week”
“DARE” and other safety assemblies
If you’d like to arrange for me to speak to your group or company, please call me at (619) 843-7218, or send an e-mail request to monicazech@cox.net.
