In an age when it's difficult to catch up with busy students and parents, communications using cell phones, text messaging, instant messaging e-mail and other technologies have become an integral part of our lifestyle. But when the subject of a discussion is serious or very personal, these communication tools may not be the best avenues of discussion! The art of face-to-face communications is one skill that all parents and students should develop. However, developing and maintaining “in-the-flesh” communication skills can prove quite challenging, especially in today’s technology robust social climate. This interactive discussion will examine ways to recapture the art of face-to-face conversations and also look at ways to integrate the appropriate use of “new” technologies in certain circumstances.

In order to suitably motivate or be motivated, you need to understand the wants, needs and desires that give purpose and direction to behavior and stimulate action toward a desired goal. While setting goals (and timelines to accomplish them) is important, simply having a goal is not enough to motivate (or be motivated). Knowing why someone wants to / needs to achieve the goal is key to generating the motivating force, the stimulus, the drive. Find out how to uncover the quality reasons why and develop compelling and powerful motivators.

Did you ever wonder why you are doing what you are doing? Are you excited about your life? Each of us has passions within us. This session helps you to discover what excites you, understand your strengths, interests and core competencies and shows you how to create a personal vision and a mission statement for fulfilling what you are passionate about. By living and working your passion, you will achieve balance in your life that enables you to do something your truly enjoy!

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

It's never too late! Whether you are looking for your first career or your fifth career, in high school or college, un-employed, or considering a career change. This presentation provides information on the local employment landscape, educational requirements for jobs in the future, alternatives to college, and overlooked career paths. This valuable information can help you make your next career choice.

I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes, But I Have What It Takes.

What are you afraid of? What's holding you back from taking that next step toward accomplishing something great in your life? You have the skills, the knowledge and even the desire, but yet you seem stuck. Chances are you are afraid of something. Perhaps you are afraid of failing or maybe you're afraid of success. It's important to recognize the major role fear plays in impacting your success (or failure) in any given situation. Identify the top 5 fears, learn how to embrace fear and not let fear control your life.

Change and Learning - Don't Let Life Pass You By.

The world we live in and work in is changing at phenomenally rapid speeds. If you are not continually learning, upgrading your skills, you may find you're unable to survive. Change provides you the opportunity to shape your future, to achieve what you want out of life. Change can be expected and planned for or unexpected and frightening. You can plan for the birth of a new child, but not for losing your job. Adaptability and flexibility are two key traits for successfully managing change. Discover for yourself how to deal with change so you can learn, grow and enjoy more success with less stress.

Life Balance - Working On What's Most Important TODAY!

With the explosive expansion and advancement of technology, it's easier to stay "connected" to the office. Cell phones, Blackberries, e-mail, voice mail, high speed internet access, wi-fi's on every street corner provide constant, instant access making it increasingly more difficult to get away from work. The 60-hour workweek is now considered part-time. Time for things critical to human flourishing (i.e. family, friends, prayers, exercise, eating, sleeping and your health) are being squeezed out. Come gain insight into what drives you to spend countless hours at work while practically ignoring the rest of your life. Discuss ideas for how to stop the madness, get home earlier more often and have exposure to things other than the office!

Take Charge of Your Personal Finances

Before you develop a budget and establish financial goals, you need to understand why you spend and save the way you do. In this program, explore your attitudes, habits and behaviors about spending and saving money, examine ways to gain more control over your finances, establish a budget and begin a savings program.

The Four-Legged Investment Tool and the Emotional Clock.

It's back to basics! This program teaches you how to use two simple tools to help you deal with the dreadfully complex world of investing. Participants will gain knowledge of the four fundamental components that make up the foundation of their financial goals; learn a focused approach to managing these components; understand risk and determine their real risk tolerance; look at how emotions affect decision-making and learn to make wiser investment decisions.