► Animation (Public Speaking)



The difference between animating and speaking is the intention. 
Animation means engaging the listener and evoking a response and a definite, specific course of action—a next step.

Motivational addresses (keynote addresses or talks)
Workshops for adults or teens (see examples)
Retreats/days of reflection for adults and teens
Team building/community building sessions
Continuing education/staff in-services
Parent sessions
Parish missions 

► Facilitation (Group/business processes)



Facilitate means “to make easy.” While group work still remains challenging under even perfect circumstances, there are skills, tools and strategies that can help groups “de-mystify” the sometimes-overwhelming demands of working together.

Meeting effectiveness
Planning Processes (mission/vision setting, project supervision)
Communication skills
Management skills (delegation, diagnosing, making and breaking commitments, working with volunteers etc.)

► Coaching (Personal Development)



Coaching is a one-on-one process for regularly scheduled accountability in goal-setting, problem solving and personal growth.

Developing mission and goals
Clarification of values and expectations
Planning for successful changes
Self-Leadership (time management)




Audiences Served
Junior High Students
Parents 
Clergy
Families
Teachers
Athletic Teams
CEOs
Coaches
College Students
Confirmation Students 
Seminarians
Parish Councils
Children
Diocesan Staff
Parent-Teacher Organizations
Leadership Teams 

SAMPLE (Past) Topics And Titles 
(Please note: Custom training options are available.)

FOR TEENS
Challenges/Motivation
Christian Athletes
Christian Leadership
Commitment
Confirmation
Evangelization
High School Campus Ministry
Moral Decision Making
Peer Pressure
Media/Popular Music
Positive Attitude
Prayer
Relationship with God
Sacraments
Scripture
Self-esteem
Sexuality
Spirituality
Vocation/Call

FOR ADULTS
Adolescent Culture
Building a Youth Ministry
Clarifying Job Expectations
Commitments That Stick
Communication Skills
Parenting
Pastoral Planning
Spirituality In the Midst of Serving Others
Stress/Time Management
Volunteer Management