Why I work with young people

Why I work with young people

I have a gift in connecting with young people. I want to help them overcome any obstacle or belief that holds them back from having a happy and successful life. Young people need someone who believes in them unconditionally and will give them words of encouragement and the love they need to grow up to be who they are meant to be.

Words I try to live by

Words I try to live by Happiness is a choice not a circumstance. Everything happens for my highest good. I am enough! I am the coolest person in the world! Loveable, Capable, Able and Willing!

My Top 3 goals for this year

My top 3 goals for this year1. To read 10 pages a night of self – improvement

or professional development books.2. Continue to exercise 5 days a week, eat fish,

veggies, fruits and take vitamins and protein supplements for optimum health every day.

3. Create life changing speeches and training materials for students, teachers and parents.

Three things I want to do differently this year

Three things I want todo differently this year

1. Follow up with all clients throughout the year and create relationships that last beyond the one day I speak for them.

2. Create new relationships and avenues to serve more students, teachers and parents.

3. Have FUN!!! Enjoy what I get to do!

What I love about my job

What I love about my job1. I get to use all of my gifts - humor, creativity, my love for others, enthusiasm.2. I get to meet amazing young people and adults who are grateful for what I have to say.3. I get to go to amazing places and create an abundant life!

Top 10 ways to Connect in the Classroom

1. Be Present

A. Mentally and Emotionally be in the moment

B. Greet Your Customers – Be Open for Business

2. Audio a. Know their names

b. Compliment, Comment, and Encourage

c. Music – The Great Connector

3. Visuala. Dress for Success

b. Classroom Environment – Cool, Clean, Inviting

c. Notice your kids – “Nice hair!” “Cool Shoes!”

4. Kinesthetic

a. Hi – Five’s are still cool!b. Use hands on activities, games, and

competitionc. Don’t outlaw the hug

5. Get to know your students

a. Swedish Meatballs – Learn what they like – Music, Movies, Hobbies, Summer Recap

b. Learn their story, their dreams and goalsc. Find out “Why” the want to achieve their dreamsd. Create Dream Maps and Post them

6. This is a Football!! Show Students…a. Your policies and procedures, how to know when

you need their attention, take notes, turn in homework, read a chapter, do homework – See Harry Wong – First days of school

b. How to say thank you, how write a thank you letter, how to apply for a job, how to shake someone’s hand and give good eye contact, how to apply for college and for scholarships, how to treat you and others

7. Be Positivea. Students and People like happy people – Use the

Burger Technique when giving compliments b. Specific – How it made you feel - Impactb. The average American receives 432 Negative

messages a day and only 32 Positive – BE POSITIVE!a. Get on The Energy Bus!!! See Jon Gordon – The

Energy Bus

8. Establish an Identitya. How do you want to be thought of and

remembered? (I am the You’re AWESOME Guy!)b. Create a classroom culture, hallway presence,

class name, a class cheer, and show some school pride!

c. Be a “Star on Campus!” Make your students Stars in your Class – assign roles and duties to each student and get them on your team!

9. Be Trustworthya. Do what you say your going to dob. Don’t embarrass a student – take problems

outside – speak to students with respect c. Tell students why are you doing something and

make all your lessons relevant to life. d. See - The High Trust Classroom – Lonnie Moore

10. Do things Differently!!a. Have a sense of humor – learning should be a

blast!!!b. Teach with Flair! Pull out all the stops and risk

looking goofy to take it to the next level.c. Rewards ALWAYS WORK!! Stickers and water

bottles have changed my life!

Self Care Strategies for the Difference maker

Self Care Strategies forthe Difference Maker

Exercise: 30 Minutes a day – 3 X 10. Find an exercise you like. Make the time. Plan Ahead.

Eat well: Bring your lunch, supplements and vitamins are key. 5 servings of fruits and veggies.

R & R: 7 to 8 hours sleep, Go home! Go Out!!

Go for Greatness!!Read Inspirational and Educational Material each day

Meditate and go within – follow your inner guide as you handle each day, each class period, each moment

Let go of your own story – be your best you!!

What needs to change in you today?

Dream Collage

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