Keynote speaking workshops
Keynote speaking and workshops are both forms of public speaking and training, but they serve different purposes and have distinct formats.
Keynote Speaking is designed to set the central theme or tone of an event, such as a conference, corporate meeting, or graduation. The keynote speaker is typically a well-respected expert or public figure whose speech is intended to be inspirational, thought-provoking, and engaging. The goal is to captivate the audience, present a powerful message, and leave a lasting, positive impact that resonates throughout the rest of the event.
Key characteristics include:
Duration: Usually 45 to 90 minutes.
Format: A speech or presentation delivered to a large audience.
Interaction: Primarily one-way communication with limited audience interaction.
Goal: To inspire, motivate, and set a core message.
Workshops, on the other hand, are highly interactive and educational training sessions focused on teaching specific skills or knowledge. Unlike a keynote, the primary goal of a workshop is practical application and hands-on learning. Participants are expected to actively engage in exercises, discussions, and activities to develop tangible skills they can use immediately.
Key characteristics include:
Duration: Can range from a few hours to multiple days.
Format: A smaller group setting with a facilitator leading interactive exercises.
Interaction: High degree of participation, collaboration, and two-way communication.
Goal: To teach practical skills and provide hands-on experience.
How Schellie Fanfan Can Help
Schellie Fanfan, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and renowned Emotional Intelligence Expert, leverages her extensive background to deliver impactful keynote speeches and workshops tailored to professional and personal development.
As a Keynote Speaker:
Schellie Fanfan is known for delivering dynamic and inspiring keynote addresses that motivate audiences to enhance their performance and well-being. Her speeches often center on her core areas of expertise:
Emotional Intelligence: She can articulate the critical role of EQ in leadership, teamwork, and overall success, leaving audiences with a new perspective on how to manage their emotions and relationships.
Leadership and Performance: She inspires leaders and employees to overcome challenges, build resilience, and unlock their full potential.
Mental Wellness: Drawing on her clinical background, she can speak powerfully on topics like stress management, burnout prevention, and creating a psychologically healthy workplace.
Her keynotes are designed to energize an event and provide attendees with memorable insights and a renewed sense of purpose.
As a Workshop Facilitator:
This is where Schellie Fanfan’s skills as a counselor and educator truly shine. Through her company, Ask Schellie Consulting, LLC, she offers practical, hands-on workshops where participants can dive deep into crucial topics. Her workshops provide a space for teams and leaders to actively learn and apply new skills in areas such as:
Conflict Management: She teaches proven strategies for resolving disagreements constructively, turning potential disputes into opportunities for growth.
Leadership Development: Fanfan facilitates sessions where current and emerging leaders can practice essential skills like effective communication, team motivation, and emotionally intelligent decision-making.
Team Building: Her workshops help teams improve collaboration, communication, and trust by engaging them in exercises that reveal and address underlying dynamics.
In her workshops, Schellie Fanfan goes beyond theory, providing actionable tools and strategies that organizations and individuals can implement immediately to improve productivity and create a more positive and effective work environment.