Beyond the Education System: Empowering Your Success through Learning
Session Description
In this dynamic, interactive session, you will explore the intricate relationship between memories, learning, and achievement.
Guided by an experienced mentor, you will learn the profound influence memories make on where you are now, where you are going, and how you are able to influence your own success.
Through engaging discussions, you will gain key insights about learning, explore your definition of success, and learn how to leverage your memories for personal growth.
The workshop will help you identify your individual learning styles and preferences, empowering you to embrace your unique identity and overcome barriers.
You'll Learn
- To understand learning is an on-going process which is greatly affected by memories.
- To bring self-awareness to how your specific experiences affect learning and success.
- To recognize and move forward through personal barriers to enhance learning and achieve your success.
Intended Audience
- Young adults pursuing higher education and new career paths.
- Teens considering post-high school paths.
Level
Introductory
Time
Intro - 75 min
Workshop - 90-120min
Deep-Dive - 2-4 hours
Available Formats
Conferences
Small Group Training
Custom Training for your Organization
1:1 & Family
What to Expect
Using audience input and participation, stories, and real-world examples, Thomas C. Rector, connects the content with situations the audience encounters in their life.
Interactive activities, animation, and visuals - including printed handouts - are used to help the audience relate, absorb, and process the information, so they can walk away with practical information they can begin to use right away.
Questions and comments are encouraged throughout the session.
What Past Participants Say
“I loved it! Your presentation skills are excellent as is the material!”
-Janice M.
Inside the Teenage Brain
CASA Del Norte, 2009
“I really enjoyed this workshop. It was interactive but not too much which was perfect for me as an introvert. You explained the information in a way I could follow and understand.”
-Yesenia C.
Memories Matter: Using Positive Response to Support Learning & Influence Behavior
California Foster Youth Education Summit, 2024
“Great Speaker - really appreciate the practical tools & focus.”
-Kathleen K.
Teens and Their Choices
Foster Parent Alliance of Washington State Pacific NW Caregivers Conference, 2023
Presenter: Thomas C. Rector
As a father of five, adoptive parent, a foster care mentor and trainer, CASA, and board member for child advocacy organizations, Thomas C. Rector brings a unique perspective to child advocacy and parenting.
He is a CEO, national speaker and presenter on BioSocial Cognition theory, and founder of Accrescent Institute, as well as the former Executive Director for CASA of Del Norte and Vice President of the NFPA Board of Directors.