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

Business & Entrepreneurship: Start-up and Management: In this presentation, attendees will learn what to consider when starting and running a small business.  The presentation will also focus on discovering what is important and who your key contacts need to be in order to develop a working strategy in which to plan and grow your business.
Speaker: Nikki Matala

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

Healthy Relationships
Speaker: Andrea Cain Smith, David G. Nardecchia

Leadership
Speaker: Dr. Charles Dull

Pitch Yourself - Mastering Your Professional Introduction: "So, tell me about yourself...". Don't get tongue twisted answering this question when you run into a professional that you admire, in an interview, or at a career fair. Learn what answers the employer wants to hear and walk away from this workshop with your elevator pitch ready to go!
Speaker: Beth Johnson

Release Yourself: Learning to acknowledge the good about you, and developing it.
Speaker: Terry A. Webb

Self-Esteem: How to improve your self-esteem.
Speaker: Terry A. Webb

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 

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