Motivational Speaking and Group Presentation:
I have presented to clients and staff of non-profit agencies, intensive out-patient programs, in-patient residential programs, and group homes. I have also presented at colleges and schools.
The diverse population I have presented to has included adults, adolescents, all genders, LGBTQ, seniors, veterans, and young adults.
What is Presented?
I always discuss with the contact person about the program’s needs. Every group dynamic shares a common need,
I can also customize a topic to your specific needs. I can suggest what topics are in more demand than others as well.
Location and Presentation Style
I believe that we all have different learning styles. That is why my presentations are interactive. I involve the group; however, I do not force or put pressure on anyone to share. Critical thinking can also be critical listening; I respect that.
I present most of my information with PowerPoint and or a whiteboard. However, I use handouts and group participation for reading. I also incorporate hands-on affirmation activities as part of some presentations.
Many times, the client who rarely speaks feels comfortable enough to share during my presentations.
Comprehension
Lee Iacocca, a famous automobile industrialist, once said, “No meeting should go past 1 hour.” He was an industry icon who met with corporations and world leaders. He knew that after 60 minutes, information had little chance of being absorbed.
Here’s why:
Over 60 minutes, we hear 22 minutes of information presented. Our minds and thoughts are somewhere else when we are being lectured.
Of those 22 minutes, we retain 8-13 minutes. That’s it. It’s why teachers teach in 22-minute blocks so that students understand and retain information. I always say to the group, ” Go for 1 new piece of information learned.” Using this theory, chances are a group member will learn more.
Topics
I present these topics in 60-minute blocks. If a topic needs more attention, I always break at 60 minutes.
| A.N.T.S (automatic negative thoughts) | Boundaries | H.A.L.T (hunger, anger, loneliness, tired) | Victim vs Victor | Relationships |
| Guilt vs. Shame | Forgiveness | Relapse Prevention(lapse vs relapse) | PAWS (post-acute withdrawal syndrome) | Addictive Thinking |
| Stages of Change | 3 Stones Hike | 5 Senses Hike | Stages of Grief | Communication |
Fee
My standard fee is $75-$195 per hour, minimum 2 hours. I base my fee on group size and the number of presentations requested. For example, will this be a weekly or one-time presentation?
I charge a travel fee of .75 per mile driven. Therefore, if the miles driven are 100 round-trip, my fee would be $75.00. Minimum travel fee is $25.00.
“Motivational Speaking and group facilitation are my passions, and I am very good. Your group will not be disappointed. I have references upon request from previous program managers, directors, and supervisors who have heard me present.
Please call me to set up a meeting or discuss over the phone how my Motivational Speaking and Presentation of Topics can benefit your group and the program you manage.”