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For years, Elaine Penn has been motivating college students to excel. Today, she speaks to students and professionals across the country on leadership, diversity, wellness and personal success. Pulling from her experiences as a campus professional, college coach, athlete and musician, Elaine weaves discussion, stories, audience participation and music into her programs to inspire all who hear her speak. Read more about Elaine here. Elaine Penn went above and beyond our expectations as a speaker on leadership and diversity. She captured everyone's full attention with her relevant and interactive presentation. Her enthusiasm was contagious and left everyone feeling intrigued, wanting to learn more. We definitely would welcome her back, she was inspiring! John Hill Elaine Penn is a highly intelligent, professional, outgoing, genuine, caring person who communicates extremely well with her audience. She will bring a very pratical, positive, uplifting message to your campus or company. I recommend her highly and with out reservation. Paul H. Grauer Elaine's Women's History Month program was not only professionally executed
and educational but it was entertaining and motivating! She was very
accommodating to our particular needs and the students were genuinely
engaged in the topic at hand. They left with real-world knowledge and skills
and were touched by he musical performance. I would without a doubt Kristie Damell THE LEADER IN THE MIRROR: What does it take to be a leader? Are there certain traits that separate great leaders from average ones? In this inspirational program, Elaine explores the characteristics of leadership, such as: vision, courage, commitment, belief, responsibility, teamwork and service. She shows how everyone has the potential to tap into these characteristics and gives examples of how you can apply them in your life on campus. You learn that leadership is not defined by your position, but by your character, choices, and commitment to making a difference. Elaine was awesome! All of our students loved her and she was very motivational. One of the biggest comments from students was that she made the students feel really good about themselves. Beth Peters BUILD UP YOUR LEADERSHIP: Whether you are a club president, Greek officer, team captain or any other type of student leader, there are common challenges you all face. (I.E.: unmotivated members, a few doing the lion’s share of the work, individuals breaking the rules) The good news is there are steps you can take to change this. In this fun and interactive program, Elaine teaches you how to use your personal leadership style to rally students around a common vision. You learn to communicate in a way that motivates your peers; and to create teams who work together to achieve their goals. “The best compliment a speaker can receive is when students ask when is she coming back. That was the overwhelming response from students when Elaine came to the University of Memphis. Her engaging presentation styles resonates with a sometimes hard to reach college population. She is extremely flexible and can tailor her presentation to what your specific needs may be. Elaine's presentation will become that leadership program that the University of Memphis students look forward to attending every year.” Justin Lawhead FINDING COMMON GROUND AND EMBRACING DIFFERENCES: Building an Inclusive Campus Community Everyday, our world and our campuses are becoming more diverse. It is more important than ever for students to respect, value and get along with people who are different from them. In this insightful program, students are challenged to examine their own biases and understand how these affect their relationships with others. Elaine also shows how diversity issues still exist and can be motivated by differences such as: race, religion, sexual orientation and gender. You learn meaningful ways to eliminate stereotypes, eradicate prejudice, and find the common ground that links us all. “The program was great. The "Diversity" talk was awesome. About 100 students were there, and they loved the program. The stereotypes activity was the best part, and they liked the interactive nature of the presentation. It gave the students something concrete to think about. Many students from the night before told students to go the next day because you were great.” Quyen Tran COLLEGE ROCKS: Elaine explores how to get the most out of college, and she does it through the use of exciting and powerful music. Performing clips of hit songs from yesterday and today, Elaine examines the challenges and choices students face on a daily basis. From study habits, to decisions about alcohol and drugs, to healthy relationships, communication and leadership, Elaine covers it all. She encourages students to connect their values with their behavior, helping them recognize that their college journey is in their hands. You create your own destiny! Elaine uses pop culture as a teaching tool in her unique spin of American Idol. Audience members will volunteer to perform or judge as they explore risk taking and self- empowerment. If you want something new and exciting this is the keynote for you! Students will laugh, sing, dance, and learn! DON'T RUN ON EMPTY : College can be exhausting. At times, students are so tired they can’t imagine dragging themselves out of bed to go to class. They are so stressed out that that they feel like quitting everything! The truth is it doesn’t have to be that way. There are simple ways to increase your energy, reduce your stress, and enhance you overall well being. In this exciting program, Elaine shares information about eating healthy while you are in college, exercising when you don’t have much time, and finding balance amidst a hectic college life. "Elaine was wonderful, the student athletes really liked her. She gave them tons of information on nutrition, leadership, and diversity. Elaine gave them the opportunity to ask questions and kept them involved in the program. The program was fantastic!" Sandy Douglas THE JOURNEY TO SUCCESS : Students have the potential to be successful and happy, but sometimes they don’t know what steps to take. In this powerful program, Elaine discusses the importance of creating goals and a plan, believing in yourself, having a positive attitude, staying healthy, and giving back to others. You walk away with a new perspective on success and life. You understand that the bumps in the road help you find your way, and the times you “fail” enable you to grow and learn. Mostly, you are reminded that it’s the journey that matters most in life. "Elaine has great energy and is a dynamic speaker. She covered many topics and told a wide range of stories that could relate to many people. She was so accommodating and very willing to what would best help us. Elaine was flexible, understanding, and VERY friendly." Jennifer Wildes Elaine also offers programs for professional staff members! Elaine is a nationally recognized speaker, trainer and performer who has inspired countless people with her dynamic and motivating programs. She has also held numerous university positions including: Director of Special Projects; Chief Fundraiser and Executive Producer of five award-winning television documentaries; Director of Campus Recreation; and Assistant Volleyball Coach. Elaine received her Bachelor’s Degree from Greensboro College and her Master’s Degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. While at Greensboro, she received numerous athletic honors. In recognition of her achievements in basketball, her jersey was retired. She was inducted into the Greensboro College Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. Growing up in a musical family, Elaine has been singing professionally for most of her life. She has performed in nightclubs, theaters, college campuses, and on radio and TV. Elaine began speaking to college audiences in 1996. Her highly interactive style and use of music enables her to reach people in profound ways. Those who experience Elaine’s programs leave feeling motivated, informed and inspired. Lynn University Athletics recently hosted Elaine Penn on campus to present to our 180 student-athletes at the annual student-athlete orientation. Elaine instinctively felt the diverse and charismatic nature of her audience and did an impeccable job in presenting diversity issues and relations. Elaine drew from the crowd and gave them back a vibrant, energetic presentation. The students were engaged, interactive, and thoughtful on the subjects presented. Her creativity, enthusiasm, and knowledge were well appreciated by all of us. Thank you for starting off our year in such a positive manner! Kristen Moraz
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