Turn Pressure into Performance
You perform at a high level.
You carry real pressure.
And somewhere along the way,
nobody taught you how to do both and still have a life.
NYC DETECTIVE · STOIC · MEDITERRANEAN
Through lessons learned from 3 Pillars
01
THE STREET
Lessons from the NYPD
20 years as an NYC Detective —
learning how people behave under pressure and how to lead them through it.
02
THE PHILOSOPHY
Sharpened by Stoicism
Ancient wisdom giving your people
a framework for resilience, clear
thinking, and purposeful action.
03
THE LIFESTYLE
Grounded in the Mediterranean
Joy at home becomes performance
at work. The foundation that makes
everything else possible
Services
At Frankieispeaker, every engagement is built to sharpen focus, clarity, and execution. Keynotes, breakout sessions, working masterclasses — the format is shaped around what your organization actually needs.
At the center of the work is the 3 P's — Powerful, Positive Persuasion — a practical approach to communication that changes how your people speak, decide, and perform under pressure.
Keynotes
Your best people perform at a high level, and they pay for it. Twenty years as an NYC Detective taught me what happens to a person carrying weight they were never trained to carry, and what separates the ones who hold steady from the ones who quietly come apart. A keynote puts that in front of the whole room at once and shows them the turn: the same weight that wears people down is the thing that sharpens them, once they know how to work with it.
Breakout Sessions
Masterclass
Smaller rooms, sharper focus. Breakouts take one piece of the load and work it in the open — quieting the noise in your own head, staying clear when the stakes climb, reading a room before it turns. Your team leaves with something they can put to work Monday morning, and with the beginning of a way to hold the job without the job taking everything else. Strong as a follow-on to a main-stage talk, or on its own at leadership offsites and conferences.
The longest format, and the only one that changes habits. Over an extended session your group works hands-on with the Stoic framework and the 80/Twenty Equation — the plain fact that most of what runs through a mind each day works against it, and the skill of governing the rest. This is where high performers learn that a full life outside the building is not a reward for the work, it is what makes the work sustainable. People leave with tools they can use that same afternoon, not theory they forget by Friday.
Frank Iovine is a Consultant, Mindfulness Expert, and Public Speaker. As a retired NYPD Detective, practicing Stoic, and someone who lives the Mediterranean lifestyle, he knows that how you show up in life is how you show up at work. From these three pillars he built the 3 P's — Powerful, Positive, Persuasion — a practical framework that helps forward-thinking individuals and organizations master their internal world, communicate with clarity, and turn pressure into performance.
About
Over two decades as a New York City Police Detective exposed Frank to the full spectrum of human behavior — trauma, resilience, conflict, and courage. It was there, in the hardest moments, that Stoic philosophy found him. What began as a personal pursuit of inner tranquility amid external chaos became a framework for living — and eventually a mission to share it with others.
As a graduate of the College of Stoic Philosophy, a practicing Stoic, and someone who lives the Mediterranean lifestyle, Frank understands that how you live is how you lead. Joy at home becomes performance at work. Resilience is not something you find in a crisis — it is something you build every day through thought, action, and the way you treat yourself and others.
Following his retirement from the NYPD, Frank trained as a Suicide Support Officer and certified breath coach, deepening his understanding of the mind and how to steady it. He has since served as a featured speaker on Stoic philosophy, mindfulness, Mediterranean lifestyle and the Four Agreements — offering audiences a practical template for a life of purpose, happiness, and tranquility.
From these experiences he built the 3 P's — Powerful, Positive, Persuasion. A framework that helps forward-thinking individuals and organizations master their internal world, communicate with clarity, and turn pressure into performance.
Frank is also the author of Meals and Memories with Nonno — a Mediterranean cookbook and tribute to his grandfather Angelo, who lived to 101 and cooked with Old World techniques and the freshest ingredients. The book is a living example of the Mediterranean lifestyle Frank teaches — that how we eat, how we gather, and how we honor those who came before us is the foundation of a life well lived. Also available in Italian as Ricette e Ricordi di Nonno.
The 80/Twenty Equation
Delving into the power of our thoughts!
Did you know, we have 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per-day? And that 80 percent of them are Negative! Well what about the other Twenty percent? Yes they are Positive! Join me on a journey into how the 80/Twenty Equation works, and how to have master the Twenty Percent!
I will share my insights, techniques and guidance on mindfulness and howI live in the present moment. By learning to observe our thoughts without judgment and focusing on the present, we can reduce stress and find greater meaning and purpose in our lives. Join me on this journey of self-discovery and unlock your full potential.
Finding Tranquility & Harmony
Simple Selfcare
With a few simple changes in our perception, we can change the way we understand the environment around us. Once we start to grasp our world through a different lens, we can take simple steps to change our behaviors and develop insights into what motivates us, holds us back, and makes us feel rewarded.
Audiences will learn some effortless Breathing Techniques along with some very simple mindfulness methods such as; The Bird's Eye View which is designed to alleviate negative behaviors in our day-to-day lives, and will aid in discovering tranquility and harmony.
My approach to understanding and practicing self-care will help you access and maintain the inner peace that is pre-existent within us all.
Life is to be lived, not watched
Using the knowledge of our ancestors to enjoy our present day life.
We have all heard that history repeats itself, so why not learn the lessons and techniques our ancestors used in order to achieve balance?
We begin by helping you deepen your teams understanding of our ancestors' life experiences. Using examples gleaned from my life challenges, I will demonstrate how drawing on the wisdom of my ancestors resolved those problems. I will also explain to the audience how and why many of these age-old techniques still work today.
I use my understanding of the teachings of Stoic philosophy, combined with modern-day strategies, to explore how centuries of insight can be applied to help you achieve greater peace today. My working-mans wisdom, informed by the tenets of ancient teachings and a practical approach to developing life skills, has inspired audiences to LIVE life and not simply watch it go by.
Hiding In Plain Sight
Identifying the subtle "Tells" of suicidal thinking
We all have the ability to be compassionate and be empathetic to others, and we all want to help others in their time of need. But sometimes we are not aware that a friend, loved one, or co-worker is suffering deeply or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Becoming aware of the simple phrases and behaviors that signal suicidal thinking and self-harm are the first steps toward offering help and potentially saving a life.
I will teach you techniques for identifying someone who might be contemplating suicide, unlocking the gifts of listening and understanding, while offering meaningful assistance at a time when intervention is crucial.
Testimonials
I have had the pleasure of partnering with Frank in our volunteer work with POPPA throughout the years I have witnessed Frank display a high degree of integrity, responsibility and aspiration. He would always be the leader of our group. He retired from the NYPD in, 2007 and shortly thereafter became a dad to a beautiful little girl who he adores. A pivotal time in his life yet his drive and desire to helpful human beings by the experience he had during those years, of change. His astute judgment, and mature outlook in ensures a logical and practical approach to his endeavors.
It is an honor and pleasure pleasure to provide a wholehearted endorsement of my partner in saving lives.
Evelyn M. Figuera, LCSW-R
Bilingual Clinical Psychotherapist
