The First Rule Of Success Is…
Dear Friend,
Twenty-five years ago, my first mentor, Barry Farber, taught me a lesson that has stayed with me ever since:
“Just show up.”
At the time it sounded simple. But it changed my life.
One day I showed up to hear Barry speak. I listened, introduced myself, and stayed engaged. Because I showed up, I was hired for my first paid speaking engagement.
That moment started a path that led to decades of speaking, coaching, and helping people tap into their best selves.
Show up to the meeting.
Show up to the workout.
Show up for your family.
Show up for your purpose.
Most people don’t fail because they lack talent.
They fail because they don’t show up enough.
In my work as a Motivational Wellness & Leadership Speaker and Life Coach, I teach people to tap into their best selves through what I call Focus • Food • Fitness:
Focus – motivation, stress control, and purpose
Food – simple strategies to eat well anywhere
Fitness – building strength, confidence, and energy
And the secret to all three is the same principle my mentor taught me years ago:
Show up.
And if you’re looking for a place to start…
Show up to one of my upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
📍 Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
March 21 – 3:00 PM | $35 | Montauk, New York
Motivational Presentation & Cooking Demonstration
“How to Motivate Anyone, Including Yourself: Reduce Stress, Eat Well, Move More, and Find Balance.”
👉 Reserve your spot:
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📍 Williams-Sonoma
March 26 – 6:30 PM | Montvale, New Jersey
Greek cooking demonstration with my brother featuring Mediterranean recipes, nutrition tips, and giveaways.
👉 RSVP here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1687219622644812
📍 Williams-Sonoma
Saturday, May 2 — Details TBD | Bridgehampton, The Hamptons
Cooking demonstration celebrating Mediterranean food, health, and simple recipes for living well.
Follow for more on Focus • Food • Fitness and strategies to tap into your best self.
If you'd like to bring a motivational wellness presentation, cooking demonstration, or leadership talk to your company, school, or organization, reach out:
🌐 peterkofitsas.com
📧 peter@peterkofitsas.com
And remember…
Just show up. 💪
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Let’s Do Something Amazing in 2026!
Host a Motivational Wellness Presentation- Your Company, School (School Professional Development), Meeting (Annual Get-Together)
Host a Wellness Party for Friends & Family- Home, Organization, Club
Work with me (or your child) one-on-one- Life Coaching
Inspiring Presentations
companies, Schools, Groups
&
Life Coaching
Help your Co-Workers!
MOTIVATIONAL LEADERSHIP, WELLNESS, NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH
Let’s talk about a life-changing, motivational leadership & wellness presentation, like the one I did for one the nations premier law firms, Seward & Kissel.
During my presentations, I share the formula for success, professionally and personally.
1. Control ANXIETY. I’ll show you how in 60 seconds.
2. Once anxiety is controlled, it’s so much easier to EAT healthy and EXERCISE.
3. Because you’re eating healthy and exercising, because you’re controlling anxiety, you’ll sleep better, have more energy, be happier at work and home, lose weight, increase confidence, prevent burnout, and enjoy your life!
Thanks in advance. You just did an awesome thing! ❤️
Help Teachers/Schools!
You may not know I was married to a teacher for 24 years.
I admired her dedication to helping children, including our own.
That’s why I love working with school districts, offering presentations on motivational leadership and wellness, helping teachers and staff help themselves, after helping our children.
If you work in a school district or know someone who does, please refer me to them email. It could be a way of saying thank you for helping our children every day. I’m typically referred to superintendents, principals, administrators.
Thanks in advance. You just did an awesome thing! ❤️
Host a Wellness Party!
Organic cocktails, delicious dishes that are also good for you, shared with people you love being with;
That’s the perfect recipe for…
HOSTING A HEALTH & HAPPINESS, FRIENDS & FAMILY PARTY
Connie hosted 12 friends to celebrate her birthday and it was a blast.
Dawn hosted 15 dear friends who thanked her for doing something so different and fun.
Thank you to both these lovely ladies for trusting me with the people they care about.
Email me to learn more.
Life Coaching
Peter’s coaching program blends motivation, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and pain prevention into one simple, personalized approach.
You’ll receive a customized eating plan, smart workouts, stress-reduction strategies, pain-prevention tools, and proven motivation techniques to help you look, feel, and live better.
Adults, Kids, Family
Talk With Peter
If you’re motivated, and ready to be your best personally and professionally, schedule a time to talk.
About Peter Kofitsas MS, PT
PROFESSIONAL
Peter Kofitsas MS, PT is a Speaker, Author, International Life & Health Coach, Culinary Nutritionist, Physical Therapist, Food/Restaurant Consultant, and former Scholarship Football Athlete. He’s also been called, “The Missing Link” in employee wellbeing. As an expert for the media, he has appeared on ABC, FOX, MSN, TLC, and in Fitness magazine. He’s the author of 3 books, including, Shop, Cook, Eat. He’s also the creator of the 5 Minutes to Fitness+ Program, a revolutionary lifestyle program for achieving optimal health which has been featured on QVC and FOX. He’s been helping companies assist their employees in being healthier and finding balance during the Covid- 19 pandemic.
CV
Nutrition Degree, Magna Cum Laude, Montclair State University
Physical Therapy degree, Master of Science, New York Medical College
College Lecturer- nutrition, exercise, physical therapy, kinesiology
Creator- 5 Minutes to Fitness+, Fit Friends’ Revolution
Author; Shop, Cook, Eat, Core Energy Program, & Live Better Journal
Food/Restaurant Consultant- Hospitality Training, Sustainable Menu Design, Recipe Development
Client List / Appearances
GE • Goldman Sachs • KPMG • Verizon • Metropolitan Museum of Art • Sony • UPS • Quest Diagnostics • Whole Foods • Louis Vuitton • Moët Hennessy • Working Mother • Kellari Group • Serafina Group • China Grill Management • Union Square Hospitality Group • The Episcopal Church • St Barnabas Health Care Systems • HDMS • Grocery Haulers • NY Staffing Assoc • Assoc of Health Care Recruiters
