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Speaking & Workshops

Being able to clearly articulate what it is you want is the first step to getting it.

Through a mix of lectures, hands-on exercises and activities along with individual reflection questions, participants can gain confidence in their ability to say what they need to say to achieve their goals.

With the TLC Strategies, you’ll learn to:

 • Create an action plan with a simple process.
 • Work with a group to form a cohesive team.
 • Manage the dreaded ghost team member.
 • Be a confident leader, even if it’s your first time.
 • Spot different personality types that can derail your team.
 • Create a Communication Toolkit to get your ideas across easily.
 • Observe your audience by reading the room before making your pitch.
 • Notice non-verbal cues in conversations.

Sample Current Programs:

Maximizing Your College Tuition - Getting Connected, Finding a Mentor and Networking.

The Four Things Every College Student Should Know - Tips on making the transition to college and responsibility.

The Hidden Skills Colleges Wish All Students Had - The impact of strong teamwork, leadership and communication skills on academic success.

Speak Up to Get What You Want - Using public speaking and communication skills for confident self-expression.

Leadership Starts Now - How teens and young adults can lead in school, community and future careers.

From Group Projects to Real Life - Improving conflict resolution and teamwork mastery.

Humanist Skills for Future Success - The leadership traits that colleges and employers value most.

Creating A Customized Communication Toolkit - Based on personalized topics and ideas.

See below for a complete list of topics.

Featured Topics

Choose the topics from the options below for a presentation tailored specifically to address your needs, or contact us for other issues you or your group need(s) to work through.

Leadership

  • Leadership styles and behaviors

  • Stepping into a leadership role for the first time

  • Understanding your team’s personalities

  • Creating bonds among team members

Communication

  • The changing communication landscape

  • WIIFM? (What’s in it for me?)

  • Verbal and non-verbal communication

  • Valuing listening skills

  • Creating your Communication Toolkit

  • Storytelling for social justice

Teamwork

  • Recognizing dysfunction in teams

  • The Six Pillars of highly functional teams

  • Managing difficult team members

  • Creating Team YOU

  • Working through the Action Plan process

Speaking Services

Small Group Workshops
& Small Classes

Presented through a combination of lectures, hands-on activities and personal reflection.

  • Small Group Workshop maximum of 5-7 students.

  • Small class maximum of 25 students.

  • Available in person, FaceTime or GoogleMeet.

Duration options are 75 minutes, half day (3 1/2 hours) or full day (7 hours).

  • 75-Minute Workshop or Class: $500- $1250

  • Half Day Workshop or Class: $1200 - $1700

  • Full Day Workshop or Class: $1500 - $2000

A female speaker is giving a presentation or speech to a large audience in an indoor setting, with everyone facing her.

Lectures and
Speeches

Talks for large groups of members, employees or students.

Duration options are 15 minutes to an hour.

Fees $500-$1000

Discover the tools needed to thrive in school, career, and community with the TLC Strategies.

Complete the form for more information on books, workshops, coaching and speaking engagements for high school and college students, business professionals and community organizations.