For Teen Audiences
It's a fact of life, things WILL get in our way -- it's up to us to decide how we deal with it. With an inspiring message and dynamic mix of humor, Michael shares a story of confronting the 'odds' in his life head on. Your students will walk away equipped to face the obstacles in their life with smart decision making and a forward thinking view of their own futures.
Many of us remember our teenage years as a series of fond memories, but also periods of intense personal struggle. Teens still struggle to fit in, to perform well in school, and to discover who they are, just as they did in the past. However, the world we live in today is different, there are new and more 'road hazards' for young adults to hit. And many teens are growing up faster, often without solid goals for the future or a strong sense of self-identity.
Michael understands what it feels like to be unsure of your own purpose. With a light-hearted sense of humor and determined attitude, he has discovered that the many obstacles life places in your way are only there to test how badly you really want to achieve your dreams.
Topics Covered Include...
- Making positive choices
- Peer pressure
- Being authentic to yourself
- Self identity / esteem
- Achieving realistic goals
- Becoming a leader
Audience Reaction: "Awesome! Michael was so entertaining to listen to, but he also knew how to get right to the point and provide some SERIOUS advice. I walked out of there feeling inspired and motivated to face the "odds" in my life". -Kishen, Student from CA
For Adult Audiences
Teens Online -- What You as an Educator or Parent Need to Know (Presentation Style or Workshop, 60-120min Q&A Encouraged)
When Michael’s not hanging out with friends, or giving a presentation like this one, he lives on the internet. He's as addicted to Facebook and Twitter as anyone else, sends over 3,000 text messages monthly, and is your typical Gen Y individual. In this presentation he will demystify these social phenomena that teens are using. This program makes a great parent information night or back to school night.
Topics Covered Include...
- 101 about Facebook & MySpace
- Chat room dangers
- Creating safe profiles
- Cyber bullying
- Setting boundaries & communicating safety to teens
Audience Reaction: "I've been in education for over 20 years. I've seen many okay speakers, even many great speakers, but I have no hesitation in calling Michael an amazing speaker. He is living in the same generation as the students we seek to protect from online dangers. Michael knows first hand, the dangers of the internet, but also how to protect and educate our children online. He lays everything out in an open and straightforward way. Most valuable workshop I've attended this year, hands down." -Scott Larson, Parent/PTA Member, CA
