"Dreams Into Realities" Strategic Steps to Building a Successful Life  Available Offering(s): Keynote Address / Workshop Series / Customized Program   Description: Everybody dreams having a successful life, but most people aren't sure what steps to take to make those dreams a reality.  Comprised of the "Power of Vision", "Power of Purpose", "8 Steps for Highly Effective Goals", and "It's About TIME!", and "Developing a Personal Mission Statement" workshops, this personal development series empowers participants to clearly articulate their life's dream, formulate strategic goals, and begin designing a clear roadmap for the future. Participants Gain: Courage to passionately pursue their life's purpose Support in identifying their unique gifts, talents, and abilities Tools to develop a clear personal vision and mission Techniques to focus their time and energy more efficiently Inspiration to move past the present and into the future Financial Literacy and Time management essentials "Overcoming Obstacles" No matter the opposition you face in life, you can make it! Available Offering(s): Keynote Address / Workshop / Customized Program Description: Whether it's a bad relationship, a sagging economy, or even a poor choice made in life, even the strongest of individuals can get discouraged and daunted by the obstacles of life. Unfortunately, many people allow those hindrances to permanently prevent them from moving forward. This inspirational and much needed workshop gives participants a healthy perspective on their problems and important tools to help propel them toward an even brighter future.   Participants Gain: A supportive environment conducive to vision and self-reflection Support in identifying what they can and cannot control Practical Strategies to build focus and determination A personalized action plan for overcoming their obstacles "The Way of Wisdom" Avoiding Distractions/Destruction Making Wise Choices Early On Available Offering(s): Keynote Address / Workshop / Customized Program Description: From music videos, myspace, movies, and more, young people are bombarded with influences every single minute, and many are leading them down the wrong path. This in-depth workshop series challenges young people to overcome peer pressure and confidently embrace positive values as the bedrock of success. This workshop encourages participants to position themselves for life-long success while avoiding some of life's common pitfalls along the way.   Participants Gain: Support in clearly defining their life's mission and goals Insight into the critical link between choices and outcomes Skills to analyze and navigate popular media and messages Courage to transcend negative forms of peer pressure Boldness to embrace positive values and become positive role models for others to follow "Public Speaking" Building Confidence through Positive Communication  Available Offering(s): Keynote Address / Workshop / Customized Program Description: Whether interviewing for a job, addressing a superior, or assuming a leadership role, there comes a time when every young person must know how to express their knowledge and objectives confidently and clearly. Using principles from both drama and public speaking, we help participants explore various communication styles, understand the role of dress and body language in audience perception, and convey their unique personalities and passions to gain positive results.   Participants Gain: Encouragement to maximize their God-given gifts, talents, and abilities Deeper commitment to living by godly principles Creative forms of evangelistic expression Heightened confidence in their ability to be in the world but not of it Support in expressing God through their own unique identity, style, values, and worldview "Conflict Resolution"  Resolving Personal and Professional Conflicts through Positive Communication  Available Offering(s): Keynote Address / Workshop / Customized Program Description: Most of us yearn for a world without conflict. "Can't we all just get along?" The reality is that no matter what age and stage of life you're in, disagreements are inevitable. A fantastic teambuilding workshop, we combine fun activities and role plays with valuable communication and psychology techniques to assist young people with managing anger and stress, and pursuing peaceful relationships with others around them. Participants Gain: Openness to find alternate solutions to conflicts Understanding of the inherent connection between thoughts and behaviors Tools to engage and maximize self-control Active Listening techniques Fun and informative one-one-one and group activities Techniques to analyze different communication styles "Knowing My Value" Developing Healthy Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence Available Offering(s): Keynote Address / Workshop / Customized Program Description: The level of effort a person exerts in life is often directly related with his or her sense of personal value. Unfortunately, many young people and adults suffer from low self-esteem, often leading to unhealthy relationships, self-defeating behaviors, and poor decision-making. This much needed workshop combats the thoughts and feelings leading to low-self esteem and assist participants in uncovering the beauty and potential that's been present all along.   Participants Gain: A supportive environment in which to share confidentially Knowledge on how self-esteem is formed and transformed Support to replace negative self-talk with positive self-concept Practical Strategies to build confidence and esteem Tools to resist verbal/emotional abuse Opportunities for intimate self-reflection "Shine Your LightTM" Be the light that Shines when there's darkness all around! Available Offering(s): Keynote Address / Workshop / Customized Program Description: "Shine Your LIGHT!" is a special faith-based workshop empowering young people to confidently embrace their faith and employ dynamic and creative methods of sharing it with others. Through Biblical examples, exciting activities, and role plays, participants receive the enthusiasm and tools necessary to make faith an integral part of their everyday lives.   Participants Gain: Encouragement to maximize their God-given gifts, talents, and abilities Deeper commitment to living by godly principles Creative forms of evangelistic expression Heightened confidence in their ability to be in the world but not of it Support in expressing God through their own unique identity, style, values, and worldview