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a few program ideas:

Meet My Good Friend, Anxiety... and Her Sister, Panic
Living with anxiety IS possible.  In fact, for those facing issues with anxiety and panic, it's actually possible to make them your friend.  Heather lives with these conditions and has learned to not let them define her.  In this presentation, she shares a number of successful strategies for managing them while living a fulfilled, happy life. 

Discover ways to embrace anxiety vs fearing it.  Participants will...
  • Learn 4 ways to create balance in life that supports managing of anxiety and panic
  • Learn how to define a personal plan to move ahead embracing their anxiety and panic
  • Understand the importance of words and how they impact anxiety  (Identify and cut negative self-talk)
 

Just P.A.W.S. - 4 Principles for a Fulfilling Life
The perfect conference opening or closing, this keynote is easily customizable to your event and an interactive presentation teaching four keys to personal fulfillment and a life with reduced stress and anxiety. The four elements are:

1. P = Presence and Purpose
2. A = An Attitude… of Gratitude
3. W = Willingness
4. S = Smile and be Silly

Perfect for volunteer appreciation and other 'feel good' events.  Just PAWS sets a positive tone to start a conference or kick off an event.  As a closing, people will leave the room smiling, laughing, and feeling relaxed so their last memory of the event is positive.  Within this keynote, participants will:
  • Understand the impact of attitude and how thoughts impact feelings
  • Learn 3 easily implemented strategies to reduce / control anxiety
  • Learn the importance of self-talk and how to turn down negative messaging
  • Laugh...  S is for smile and oh will they smile; Audience participation has everyone laughing

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Check Anxiety At The Door - 5 Ways to Less Anxiety at Home
​Presenting 5 ways to create a less anxious home.  For many people managing a general anxiety disorder (GAD), home isn't always a happy place.  It's supposed to be a safe haven; our shelter and place we find comfort, however, that's not always the case.  There are several ways our home environment can actually result in more anxiety; not less.  In this presentation, Heather provides 5 ways this happens and what to do about them. 

Looking for valuable, beneficial content that fits a shorter time frame, this topic is perfect for events wanting only a 30 minute presentation.  Specifically, attendees will:
  • Walk away with 5 strategies to reduce anxiety at home
  • Understand the relationship between personal space, your environment and anxiety
  • Learn ways food and eating habits impact our ability to manage anxiety

Being Your Best You
Let's talk about the importance of 'engagement' - both personal and professional.  This is Heather's most requested for creating, focusing, and reinforcing increased levels of performance.  A presentation that works well for leaders and employees within your organization, it is equally as beneficial to anyone wanting to build their own personal levels of performance.

Using the principles of 'Passion, People, and Purpose', participants will discover the secrets of motivating themselves and others to achieve higher levels of personal achievement.  Passion, People, and Purpose are three basic principles for success in life. Within the program you will...
  • Understand how the three elements of 'Passion, People, and Purpose' support each other resulting in high achievement and engagement
  • Learn how to implement personal or professional development plans that actually promote engagement and learning
  • Discover the one, single most important word that increases engagement; Make regular use of this word and watch others smile!​

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Be Best In Show
With the increased use of social media, interpersonal communication has become that much more important to driving a successful career.  This program will help you navigate the personal and professional path that you truly desire, while helping you avoid the common pitfalls and unconscious mistakes that often sideline even the most successful of communicators. 

In this keynote, Heather focuses on unique aspects of interpersonal communication which are typically not considered when developing communication skills.  Things such as personal growth and development, speaking the language of your business, and personal branding.  She provides intriguing stories that lead to practical application of tools to overcome these situations.  This presentation fits well at lunch and learns, networking events, or any event with a focus on professional development.

The program is packed with simple success strategies your group can immediately implement.  Just a few of the gem take-aways in this presentation include:
  • Learning about personal branding... Branding is your business.  Discover simple ways to integrate your personal brand into everything you do. 
  • Tuning in... Achieve greater success with 3 keys to modeling and adapting your communication style
  • Building confidence...  Be comfortable drawing positive attention to your accomplishments and create a template for future success
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