How do we learn best? Research has concluded that we often learn best if we are able to capitalize on our strengths. Personality characteristics and learning strengths combine to form a learning style. A learning style is an individuals’ combined preference for receiving and processing information. Knowledge of learning styles provides teachers, trainers, managers, and administrators with the ability to assist individuals in developing the best practices for success by focusing on strengths and developing positive strategies for areas in need of improvement. The "What’s Your Style?" workshop is a power-packed presentation filled with hands-on learning activities. Participants will laugh and learn during a discussion of multiple intelligences, environmental preferences and learning styles. Individuals will leave this session armed with tools that will have an immediate and lasting impact personally and professionally.

Every person develops knowledge about the world based on their own experiences. Our view of other cultures, races and ethnicities often is determined by our experience or lack of experience with certain individuals and groups. In other words, we view the world through our own cultural lenses. Although awareness and tolerance have grown in past years, challenges still exist in every setting when diversity is the issue. Often the idea of multiculturalism has not created unity because the core subject of discussion has been how we are different. It is important for us to discuss and acknowledge how we are different, because we are. More important though, for personal and professional growth and success, is discussing how we are similar. Other questions that must be asked when discussing diversity are: "Where did we come from (considering our own cultural history)?", "Why do we hold particular views?", and "How can we build understanding, remove fear, and create a safe environment in our home, community and work place? "This upbeat presentation is a softer, gentler approach to the subject of diversity. Participants will be enlightened and challenged through this powerful workshop.

Are you feeling overburdened and under-appreciated? Do you feel unsatisfied with your job, home-life and/or personal relationships? Do you feel out of control of your life and your future? Then it is time for a "Personal Revolution". There is a way to change your approach to life in such a way that it will influence how you feel, what you are able to accomplish, and enhance the feeling of control that you have over your present and future." A Personal Revolution" workshop is an opportunity to view life experiences, including the negative, as windows of opportunity. Each experience can teach you both what you want and what you don’t want. Instead of anger and frustration, individuals learn how to use forgiveness as a tool of empowerment. Instead of harboring resentment and placing blame, individuals can learn to prevent and resolve conflict quickly, become positive role models at home and at work, and take steps toward achieving short and long term goals. This two-part workshop offers individuals powerful examples and useful tools that can be used to change their personal and professional lives, enabling them to take control and find the joy in the journey.

"I’m Just the Janitor" is a unique presentation that examines how we often underestimate our role as change agents in our job, home, and community. Shari delivers a power-packed message about the value and capability of every person. This presentation offers audiences an opportunity to re-evaluate the way they approach work and their personal responsibilities, enabling them to see how a change in their attitude can change their lives and the lives of those around them. This workshop can be combined with the exciting learning activity "Everything You Need to Know About Customer Service You Learned While Shopping," which enables participants to examine their own experiences to determine the best way to meet the needs of their clients.

What makes someone successful? It is not necessarily giftedness or talent, many people are gifted and talented, but do not become a success. Success quite literally is the willingness to persevere, making adjustments in your plan as you go until your dream becomes reality. But is that all there is? Will achievements bring happiness? Shari Believes that true success and fulfillment comes not just from individual accomplishments, but from assisting others to help them fulfill their potential while in pursuit of your goals. How can we move from unmotivated to achieving? How can we make life choices that will enrich our lives and build our futures? How can we use our talents to "give back" while in pursuit of our personal dreams? "Model of Success" is a workshop which provides vivid examples, powerful insights and inspiring activities to assist individuals in preparing for and reaching their goals. Treasure mapping and other forms of short and long term goals setting will be explored; leadership skills, setting priorities, and making positive life choices will also be addressed in this dynamic "how to" class.

Shari is available for keynotes, half-day, and full-day presentations. For additional information please email slrusch@hotmail.com