National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) Program Author and motivational speaker Belma Johnson is available to organizations that are members of the national or regional componets of the NACAC. Admissions counselors have found the book, "What Do You Dream?" (DreamBooks, 2001) to be a helpful tool to motivate students to envision and pursue their future. As a keynote speaker, Belma Johnson offers invaluable professional development to admissions and financial aid counselors -- an ideal candidate to be a keynote speaker at regional or national conferences; a workshop presenter at regional or national conferences; or a motivational speaker to inspire studetnts at your campus. SERVICES: Keynote that thoroughly covers six of the eight core competencies the NACAC was founded to promote. Keynote fee includes free copy of the book for everyone in the audience. Talk-show styled workshop that includes: § Entertainment § Inspiration § Gift § Audience interaction 25% discount on all "What Do You Dream" merchandise for members of your organization Standing offer to host and produce live show at individual institutions: § Promotes the services of the counseling office to the student body § Portrays office as a gateway to dreams come true § Presents image of department head as a cool and contemporary person to students § Enhances reputation of department to colleagues and supervisors within institution and district § Includes free merchandise to reinforce messages introduced at rally and represented in book SCENARIOS § KEYNOTE WITH FREE COPY OF BOOK FOR ALL MEMBERS § KEYNOTE ONLY § KEYNOTE + ENTERTAINMENT/WORKSHOP WITH FREE COPY OF BOOK & FREE COURSE MATERIALS § WORKSHOP ONLY § BOOKS ONLY BENEFITS TO MEMBERS § Stress relief § New outlook § Renewed energy § New messages to utilize to inspire students § New approach to counseling § New tools to make job easier and more fun for counselor and student § Speaker's expertise in motivating people (especially young people) § Speaker's experience with young people all over the United States, in Canada and U.S. Virgin Islands § Students will have more respect, appreciation for counselor's services, more enthusiasm for their dreams, more clarity of purpose BENEFITS TO ORGANIZATION Keynote and workshop: § Creates reference point, which will be an ongoing focus for organization § Provides provocation for membership to collectively reconsider positions, approaches and tools from the past § Gives organization a sense of unity, direction and purpose § Organization receives credit for: Higher morale Lower attrition Improved image More innovation Problems solved Happier students Superior tools Better strategy Greater Confidence on Job Better performance Superior services Better marketing of services Increased clarity of Members' original career vision and departmental goals Renewed enthusiasm for the Association and appreciation of conference Tangible benefits and tools to help Members jobs easier and more fun FEES To determine exact fees and expenses, we would need to know which combination of services would best serve your needs. We can settle this issue in one 15-minute conversation. Belma Johnson can be reached at 818-841-9291. |
