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To engage and connect students with other students, mentors, and resources to ensure college and career readiness and success.
Topics of Motivation
The Pathways to Resilience – Many students will experience barriers and setbacks throughout life, but it is important to learn how to overcome adversity and respond appropriately. Through Seneca’s story and personal experience, he will assure that students have the necessary tools to be resilient to effectively accomplish their goals and achieve success.
Silencing Imposter Syndrome – What if I ask you, ‘Are you good enough?’ What would you say? At some point in our lives, we will experience failures and/or disappointments; however, these experiences makes us stronger. In this presentation, Seneca will build students self-worth and confidence to be successful.
Step Up to the Next Level – What’s Next? Are your students ready for the next level? Seneca focuses on helping students be more prepared for college and their careers. Seneca wants to help increase graduation rates, college enrollment rates, while helping to decrease drop out rates and unemployment rates. Seneca has a powerful message that will motivate your students to advance to the next level.
Leadership on Purpose - Whether you believe leaders are born or made, it is possible for anyone to be a leader. Some students jump at the opportunity to be a leader and others are either forced or stumble into a leadership position. This presentation will help you define yourself as leader and align your identity, purpose and values to help develop your leadership skills.
Speaking Engagements | Performances
National Intramural Recreational-Sports Association Conference, Emerging Recreation Sports Leaders Conference, UAB Lead Conference, Princeton University, Syracuse University, University of Maryland-Baltimore, DeSales University, Lemoyne College, SUNY Oneonta, Onondaga Community College, Porter Elementary School, John Levy School, Dr. Weeks Elementary School, Seymour Dual Language Academy, Westside Academy at Blodgett, Nottingham High School, Southern Cayuga High School, Oakland University, Jackson State University, University of Southern Mississippi, Syracuse Stage, Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County, Big Brother Big Sister, Ocean Springs Middle School, Pascagoula Opportunity Center, Portlock Primary School and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Testimonials
“We were so happy to have Seneca speak to our student staff. His message was inspiring and his engaging delivery motivated all of us to find our passion and reflect on our personal values. We would welcome him back at any time!”
“We were looking for a speaker for our young male retreat and Seneca more than delivered. He was able to keep the students engaged in the Zoom service with his great energy and poetry. He took the time to understand who our students were, and we look forward in working with him in the future. Highly recommend.”
“Seneca’s message is so uplifting and empowering – no matter if you are a student, faculty or staff member on a college campus, you will find Seneca’s spirit hit you in an amazing way. ‘Turn On Your Light’ truly is a timely message for all.”
“Seneca was captivating and inspiring to our children and administration. Seneca’s dedication to impacting those around him is awesome and admirable. Seneca’s definitely left us feeling invigorated and motivated to reach for the stars! ”