KEYNOTE
Joe Fingerhut details how one simple leadership lesson from a teacher propelled him from ‘Average Joe’ to exploring 30 countries on six continents, and succeeding at dream jobs as an educator and professional speaker. This interactive, engaging keynote presentation touches on the obstacles in our world since 2020. Vivid stories and relevant lessons provide the tools for overcoming adversity, apathy, and continuously re-energizing through connection with students and co-workers.
WORKSHOP
The Virtual Experience is turned on its head as the bell rings and we get to PLAY!!! This presentation goes beyond conventional ‘Team-Building’ and engages every single participant in a series of improv and communication games. These activities will help participants both UN-cover and RE-discover key habits, practices, and tips for improved results not only in and out of work, but on- and off-line.
Juggling Balls, rings, Chinese Yo Yo, Flower Sticks, Peacock Feathers, Stilts and more are laid out. Each skill is shown and demonstrated in a funny, interactive presentation that engages the group and intertwines lessons in leadership and personal communication skills (grit, growth mindset, positive communication). Then the group is given the rest of the workshop to PLAY! Each participant will get the chance to try as many skills as they want, or focus on a few and get a good feel for a new skill. At the end, we wrap up with a discussion on how these skills apply to:
COVID-19 has caused the world to go virtual. Managers and leaders have been forced to provide quality education, connection, and motivation in a whole new way…Virtual Learning! Joe Fingerhut and Frank Kitchen have each spent the last two decades positively impacting the lives of students and educators around the world. They have now combined to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a Virtual Team Leader/Presenter. They will teach you the strategies and techniques they are currently using to provide engaging educational experiences online
What you will learn:
Juggling Balls, rings, Chinese Yo Yo, Flower Sticks, Peacock Feathers, Stilts and more are laid out. Each skill is shown and demonstrated in a funny, interactive presentation that engages the group and intertwines lessons in leadership and personal communication skills (grit, growth mindset, positive communication). Then the group is given the rest of the workshop to PLAY! Each participant will get the chance to try as many skills as they want, or focus on a few and get a good feel for a new skill. At the end, we wrap up with a discussion on how these skills apply to:
The core of this session is an exercise in powerful goal-setting known as the D.R.E.A.M. Method. Participants are provided with a hard copy of material to follow along in order to tap into their potential and approach the future with an expanded sense of possibility. This exercise can be used to identify solutions and create a plan forward either individually or as part of a group in school or in the workplace.
Presenters of this session are provided with a “teachers’ guide” including slideshow, images, and links, plus notes on how to use this session to build the connection with students throughout the academic year whether in-person or online.
