About Erick

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I don’t have to tell you how crazy the world is today. If we woke up tomorrow and judged our day by the morning headlines; we might be afraid to step outside. It’s scary out there folks, but what are we to do? We could decide to live in a cave or bury our heads in the ground? But why? Both choices sound filthy and would only mess up my finely coiffed receding hair. So count me out. I instead choose to bravely face my day and not be consumed by all the negativity. I will create my own headline and it will read “Today is what you make it, so don’t screw it up!”

Now listen, I am not an idiot (at least not a complete one anyway). I recognize that “life” is often incredibly difficult but I also genuinely believe that any day above ground is to be celebrated and enjoyed. 

Our lives are ridiculously unpredictable but the lasting effects of any given day will depend on how the choices we make. So I do my best to choose positivity and use a delicious dollop of humor to help me deal with life’s difficulties and absurdities.

That is why I created Positively Twisted and CandidCoach4U.  They are more than businesses, they are reflections of my own philosophy.  Living life with authenticity, cheer, and self-reflection. I live by example with hope that others feel inspired. We are all interconnected, so why shouldn’t we work together to make this big blue marble a positive place while laughing as much as possible all the way?

My name is Erick Kountz and I am a coach, motivational speaker, and trainer who likes to walk my talk. Why bother to give advice if you don’t back it up? Pick any random day on a calendar and you will find me sporting a devilish smile and finding ways to laugh at the absurdities of everyday experiences. Sure I have bad days, but I won’t let them define me. I am a father,  a rebel, a humorist and an engaging professional speaker. And I might be just what you are looking for to better your business, entertain at your event or simply brighten your day.

Although I am an opinionated fellow, I know that you have your opinions too. So I make a focused effort to bring conflicting views together instead of letting our differences keep us apart. I really don’t care about your personal politics, race, or religion as long as you don’t mind my own brand of craziness. You are already uniquely you so why would I mess with greatness? You know who you are, so I say own it! All I want is to just share a laugh with you and maybe one day, inspire you to make a attitude adjustment in