Self Improvement
A Success Formula for All, V+A+F+CV=S : What is a formula? A formula is an equation that expresses in symbols a general fact, rule, or principle. Formulas are shortcuts for expressing a word concept (Slater and Wittry, 2020). This definition of a formula, that was shared in a college text book of an entry-level accounting course, can also be helpful to individuals on their road to success! This goal setting and goal attainment presentation will reveal to all audiences a success formula, V+A+F+CV=S (Success).
Speaker: Kenneth D. Hale
Be the GOAT: Career success preparation and tools for building confidence on the journey from school into the workplace.
Speaker: Dr. Tameka Ellington
Creative Writing for Everyday Life: In this talk, Dr. Luke Schlueter draws upon his many years of experience with teaching creative writing and on his own creative work in addressing the role creative writing can have in helping persons at any level achieve a fuller, richer, more aesthetically fulfilling life through creative writing.
Speaker: Dr. Luke Schlueter
Cuyahoga Community College's Women in Transition Program: This free, non-credit course is designed to help women move their lives forward and serves women experiencing any type of transition, as defined by each individual. Participants receive basic computer training, help in career exploration, financial literacy enrichment, and soft skills training that examines issues such as self-confidence, attitude, time management, and personal responsibility. This speech will discuss the services offered by the Women in Transition program and how it empowers women to set and achieve goals.
Speaker: Cicely D. Campbell
Defeating Self-Imposed Limitations: This is a goal setting, self-exploratory workshop.
Speaker: Terry A. Webb
Finding JOY on the Journey: We can't control many of the circumstances we have to navigate but we can control our response to them. In this presentation, our speaker shares her personal story of finding JOY on her cancer journey to educate, encourage and empower others who are walking a difficult path.
Speaker: Heather Hetchler
Leadership
Speaker: Dr. Charles Dull
My Life on a Plant-Based Diet - How a Routine Exam Opened my Eyes to a Whole New Way of Eating, and the Health Benefits I Have Realized: Most people know that what we eat can have a significant impact on our health, but there is a great deal of confusion as to the best diet for maximum wellness – and satiety. In this presentation, Dr. Rob Stuart will discuss his own personal experience with a plant based diet, briefly describing his family background, the health concerns that led him to change his way of eating, and the changes he has made over the years. To give attendees a better understanding of the rationale for this approach to eating, he will briefly summarize some important research in the field of nutrition. He will present a couple of very simple recipes that virtually anyone can prepare, and he will close with a list of resources that attendees can access if they wish to make the change to a plant-based diet.
Speaker: Dr. Rob Stuart
Release Yourself: Learning to acknowledge the good about you, and developing it.
Speaker: Terry A. Webb
Self-Advocacy at any age: You are your biggest champion!: What is self-advocacy and why is it important? In this presentation, learn the fundamentals of self-advocacy and how to be your own biggest champion - in school, in the workplace, and in your personal life. This presentation is relevant for any age or stage of life. We will learn to identify goals, assess our strengths and areas for growth, build support networks, create action plans, practice self-advocacy, adjust as needed and celebrate!
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Cox
Self-Esteem: How to improve your self-esteem.
Speaker: Terry A. Webb
Self-Improvement 101 and Its Power: Self-Improvement is a process of growth and development. You'll be more flexible; you'll handle challenges with resilience, and you'll deepen your connection to yourself. You can make more informed decisions by knowing your values, desires and emotions. Embracing these changes allows you to reinvent yourself so that you can move forward with your dreams.
Speaker: Tiffany Willis-Gilmore
The Last Five Minutes: John Kerezy, an associate professor at Cuyahoga Community College, was diagnosed with stage 3 bladder cancer in January 2021 and stage 3A renal failure in February 2021. He underwent chemotherapy and three surgeries as a result of the diagnoses. In this speech, Kerezy shares what he learned and offers advice for others who might be going through similar life-threatening illnesses and experiences.
Speaker: John Kerezy
The Power of Deserving: Focuses on Mirror Work, affirmations, and other strategies to develop a greater sense of worthiness.
Speaker: Dr. Tameka Ellington
What's holding you back? Overcoming obstacles to climb the professional ladder: Obstacles can make professional success seem out of reach. Individuals facing poverty, single parenthood, a previous criminal record, or academic struggles in school may feel as if they have insurmountable obstacles to their success. This inspirational speech will discuss overcoming obstacles to achieve your dreams by exploring your strengths, setting and working toward future goals, and believing in your ability to achieve a successful future. This speech can be customized based upon audience interest.
Speaker: Cicely D. Campbell
Women Empowerment: This interactive speech explores women's views on themselves and discusses setting and achieving personal goals.
Speaker: Cicely D. Campbell