Youth Programs
Merri knows youth; what gets them down; what they're good at; what they're not. She didn't learn this in books. She's raised her own four boys (27 years from first to arrive and last to leave!) and taught other people's teens for more than 15 years. She knows how to connect!
 
Slay the Procrastination Dragon!
"I'm going to stop putting things off, starting tomorrow", says Sam Levenson. Can you relate? Why are some things so easy to start while others always get pushed to the bottom of the "To Do" list?
Procrastination is a habit, not a fatal flaw. Understanding that there are many reasons why people do it, and being aware of th various work avoidance tactics being used, is a necessary first step to eliminating this habitual behaviour. Often for youth, it is a simple matter of becoming conscious of what is actually going on in their lives.
This interactive seminar wil lead teens to discover their reasons for procrastinating. Knowing that, they can then choose practical strategies to implement in their quest for change. At the conclusion, they will have some meaningful tools that they can add to their own strategies for slaying the procrastination dragon!
The Power of a Dream!
Escape the Dreamsuckers! Dare to Dream! Dare to Try! Dare to Do!
Walt Disney was told he couldn't draw and had no talent. But we all know about Disney World and his theme song, "When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true!" Walt knew the power of a dream and so do children.
This powerful message for youth is designed to help them through those critical years when action is required on those first dreams of achievement as they prepare to set out in life. Consider it a vaccination against the well-meaning naysayers we all have in our lives.
You Gotta Have a Plan B!
"Long range planning does not deal with future decisions, but with the present decisions." So says Peter F. Drucker.
Just when you think you have your life set out before you, something or someone throws you a curve. Can you relate? So then what? Don't wait until this happens...arm yourself with a Plan B! Merri will establish the necessity for being prepared with an alternate experience should you be challenged to make changes.
Youth often lack the basic knowledge and experience to make wise choices when life doesn't turn out quite the way it was expected. This presentation can be adapted for both keynote and workshop formats to help your youth get on track to successful, independent living. Knowledge and experience shared help youth identify practical solutions to problems that result from taking an active approach to life.
You Are The Picture!
A picture is worth a thousand words. So, when I see you, you are the picture in my eyes. What are you saying?
Communicating with others can be a very complex process. Not only are we sending messages, but we are receiving them as well. And not all of this communication is done verbally. Many of our thoughts and intentions are conveyed through using body language. Again, what are you saying?
Youth, in particular, are often unaware of how their demeanor affects themselves and all around them. They are often particularly unconscious of the fact that their communication skills may be creating problems for them that limit their ability to achieve their dreams.
Merri helps youth become aware of just what it is that they are saying to others by way of facial expressions, posture and gestures. They will be much more effective communicators when both their verbal and non-verbal messages are in sync. Let Merri, a seasoned communications professional, show them how!
Merri Macartney - Speaker, Author
LAUGH LEARN LIVE
www.merrimaccommunications.com
merri@merrimaccommunications.com
Phone: 1.519.396.3476 Fax: 1.866.864.7982
116 Jeater Street
Kincardine, Ontario
Canada N2Z 2X3
Merri Macartney works directly with her clients and is not associated with any speakers' bureau.
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