Donna L. Friess, Ph.D.
Life Coach > Author > Relationship Expert
We have one precious life...
What are you going to do with YOURS?
Donna L. Friess, Ph.D.
Donna Friess can assist you in understanding the labyrinth of interpersonal relationships so that you can better understand human behavior and become more skillful when dealing with others. Donna is also an experienced public speaking professor and can help you to be more assertive and creative in your business presentations.
Donna L. Friess, Ph.D., recently retired after 40+ years as Professor of Communication at Cypress College in California, rose to international prominence in the child abuse prevention field when her dramatic case swept the nation. With appearances on Oprah, Sally Jessy Raphael, The Leeza Show and other TV and radio talk shows, her story of protecting her four-year-old niece from abuse reached 60 million people in America and millions more abroad. Her first book, Cry The Darkness, (Health Communications Inc., 1993) has been published in seven languages. It was the best selling non-fictional book in the history of Egmont Publishers in Norway and Denmark.
What's on Dr. Donna's mind today?
Dr. Donna's Blog: "The Great Catalina Marathon Adventure"
Months before the Catalina Marathon, my marathoning husband, Ken challenged Jake to complete the 26.2 mile event with him. Jake at 14 had never considered such an arduous activity and had his reservations, but with both uncles competing and his grandpa, he was persuaded to sign up. When the big day approached, Ken and both uncles, Rick and Dan, enthusiastically advised him on all aspects marathon. Jake must have felt a bit like a deer in the headlights with so many big men energetically initiating him into their passion for running.
The big day arrived, under cover of early morning darkness... [more]
