Bert Oliva
Founder of BOWAstudios, Motivation & Empowerment Expert at BOWAworld International, and President/CEO of The Altius Group
Empowering individuals and corporations through 'Breakthrough' experiences and the scientific study of human potential.
Intro
I'm Bert Oliva, the Founder of BOWAstudios and President of The Altius Group. For over three decades, I’ve dedicated my life to 'Humanology'—the scientific study of human potential. My journey started as a Cuban-born kid raised by a single mother, and I’ve used that grit to become one of the first Latino speakers to break into major global circuits. I specialize in helping people and corporations shatter their limits through 'Breakthrough' experiences like glass walking and fire eating. I’m passionate about self-empowerment, intentionality, and the power of human connection. Whether I’m training sales teams for companies like HBO and HP or speaking on a global stage, my goal is to help you stop making excuses and start making it happen. I’m here to offer my expertise in leadership and personal branding while looking to connect with anyone ready to transform their culture or their life.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Motivational keynotes
- ›Corporate training and leadership development
- ›Breakthrough experiences (fire eating, glass walking)
- ›Strategic marketing and advertising consulting
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in corporate training and motivational speaking
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Current interests
Core competencies
Background
Career
Over 30 years in corporate consulting and motivational speaking, starting with the founding of The Altius Group in 1996 and BOWAworld International shortly after, followed by BOWAstudios in 2008.
Achievements
- ›Provided services to HBO, Perry Ellis, HP, Marriott IVC, and the Trump Network
- ›Over 30 years of experience in corporate consulting
- ›Pioneer Latino speaker in major professional circuits
- ›Published author and global speaker
Opinions
- Being called 'crazy' is a sign of progress and courage.
- Self-love is essential; you must be the most important person in the room for yourself first.
- A person's starting point does not dictate their potential; grit is the primary currency.
- The value of a gesture lies in the energy and thought behind it, not the cost.
Personality
Communication style
Highly motivational, punchy, and assertive with a 'tough love' approach.
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