INVITE EVA-MARIA TO SPEAK TO YOUR GROUP
It's easy to invite Eva-Maria to speak in front of your group - simply email an enquiry by clicking here and Eva-Maria will respond as soon as possible.
In 2009, Eva-Maria expects to tour New Zealand at least twice, so you may want to secure her time when she will be in your city. Let us know if you are interested and we'll send you a schedule of her tours - just click here to send an e-mail.
February 2009, Eva-Maria will be touring NZ from 8/02 starting in Auckland
June 2009, Eva-Maria will be touring NZ launching her second book. If you want your story to be included in the second book - e-mail it asap to this address.
Note: 26 December-3 January will be a very busy time with Woodford festival, so please bear with a slower response at this time. Thank you.
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SPEAKERS BRIDGING GENERATIONAL GAP
Authors: Eva-Maria and Diane Levy
Two generations, one subject - passionate about helping parents
Woodford Folk Festival '08 - '09
Held in Woodford, one and a half hours out of
Invited to the Radiance section of the Festival, Eva-Maria spoke and held workshops at the Festival about improving adult-teenager relationships.
Her presentations attracted a wide audience from all across the festival, which turned out a great success.
“Your workshop really opened my eyes as to where I am right now, and where I can be to help my teenage daughter reach her potential. Thank you for your expertise and kind words” – Kate, mother and teacher from
Speaking Opportunities
Eva-Maria would love to come speak to your group about improving adult-teenager relationships.
To contact Eva-Maria, click here.
FInd out more about speech and workshops below:
Her Business Networks in Marlborough & Blenheim '09
On the nights of 27th and 28th January 2009, Eva-Maria had the pleasure of speaking to the South Island Her Business Networks, run by co-ordinator Kate Webb. Both evening proved to be a huge success, with amazing feedback!
“Watch this space with Eva - that girl is going to be big one day! ” – Debbie
“Eva Maria – I just loved your definition of teenagers being 'apprentices of life'. I can so relate this definition to the teenagers I know now and I'm sure I'll get to know in the future and it brings a smile to my face as it conjures up so many wonderful possibilities f
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Read what the media had to say by clicking here!
To read all about my adventures, and keep up with the excitement of my trips, CLICK HERE to check out my blog!
Keynote Speeches
Trust Your Future!
This is the popular 30-60 min keynote type speech which suits various events with a mixed audience.
Enjoy a powerful and inspirational speech from the heart of an eighteen year old building the bridge of understanding from ‘the other side’ to the adult world. Discover the real reasons behind rebels, misbehaviour, scepticism and lack of communication. Complete with simple yet powerful stories based on real life examples; this speech is guaranteed to change your understanding of teenagers forever.
On top of sharing her expertise through speaking, Eva-Maria provides individual coaching and runs a special practical seminar for adults and families “How to build a better relationship with any teenager”
Youth In The Workforce
Corporate audiences enjoy this keynote type speech to find out about the inside mind of their young employees.
Understanding the young generations in the workforce, coming from her experiences as a young employee at large companies, and wisdom of employers, Eva-Maria shares tips and techniques how to get better understanding and productivity in the workforce. Full of fresh views, this eighteen year old is building the bridge of understanding from ‘the other side’ to the adult world. Discover how employer’s attitudes and views affect teenagers and their world. Find out what teenage silence really means and how to break the ice of an on-going misunderstanding. Complete with real life powerful stories everyone can relate to; this speech is guaranteed to help those in the workforce to improve their relationships with teenagers forever.
On top of sharing her expertise through speaking, Eva-Maria provides individual coaching and runs a special practical seminar for adults and business employers “How to build a better relationship with any teenager”
Claim Your Space!
This inspiring 30-60 min keynote type speech is specifically directed towards a young audience, from young leaders to ‘youth at risk’ – everyone benefits!
Based on her own experiences of becoming a mentor at 13, writing a book at 16, publishing and marketing it at 17 and becoming a recognised speaker and coach at 18, Eva-Maria shares her insights in the adult world. Sharing ‘highs’ and ‘lows’ of her journey of claiming her space in the adult world Eva-Maria is dedicated to inspire other young people to embrace their dreams, stand tall and be the absolute best they can be. Touching on relationships, education, workforce, public speaking and mentoring.
Eva-Maria is not only inspiring youth, but is also offering practical help through individual coaching and a special mentoring program “Awesome Mentors”
Three Biggest Teenage Secrets!
Find out what the secrets youth know, but don’t tell you about are!
Learn how to use these to your and their advantage, and witness your relationships with other generations grow!
As a teenager herself, Eva-Maria is forever sharing her own insights as a teenager in the 21st century about what it’s like to be a teen, and how to use this to the advantage for other generations.
Full of great stories, tips, and lots more, this is one of those super valuable speeches you can’t miss.
Workshops
How to build a better relationship with any teenager
What every adult has to know
Target audience: Anyone in contact with teens – i.e. parents, teachers, youth workers, employers.
Duration: 2 hours
While speaking their ‘lingo’ might not get you off on the right foot with youth you’re surrounded by, this workshop will definitely open your eyes to the numerous possibilities of how to connect and improve your relationship with teenagers. Whether you are an employer, youth worker, caregiver, or are just surrounded by adolescents (and we all are), get ready because this ‘schizz’ will guarantee improvement in all areas. Influenced and inspired by Eva-Maria’s book ‘You Shut Up!’, this workshop may just be the key to your success, and success of the youth around you out - short-term and more importantly long-term.
Don’t miss it – you gotta be there!
*Fundraising Option Available*
Awesome Mentors
To help youth become mentors for friends and peers in any given environment
Target audience: Youth 13-23 years old
A workshop specially and carefully designed to teach youth how to be productive and amazing mentors to their full capacity! To be leaders in their own ways, and to help others become their own leaders.
Based on real life knowledge, coaching practice of over 800 teenagers and adults, other mentoring programs and common sense this series of workshops are designed to improve well-being of youth, especially at critical lonely times so common for teenagers.
“It’s more about listening and understanding. It’s seldom about giving advice, although sometimes it is part of it. Being a mentor can be tough and is definitely rewarding at the end…imaging making just one person happier. It certainly makes my day”, says Eva-Maria
Participating in this series of workshops, will improve listening and understanding skills; help young people to become more accepting of others and most importantly will create more opportunities for young people to find support amongst themselves, especially in critical moments when timing is everything.
*Fundraising & Shorter Option Available*
How to be an Awesome
Duration: 2 hours
Designed to bring out the best in people already mentoring, or wanting to get into it!
A favourite of the Blenheim Project K mentors and students, this workshop is winning hearts of those wanting to genuinely be the best role model, mentor, and support for youth in their life.
Real life tips and practical techniques are all part of this event, guaranteed to have every one go home with all their questions answered, armed with the best possible approaches, knowledge and techniques to keep on being the inspirational support for our future: our youth.
*Fundraising & Shorter Option Available*
How to be an Awesome Public Speaker
Target audience: Youth and Adults wanting to become better public speakers
Duration: 2 hours
Designed to bring out the public speaker in all of us to carry on our messages to the world with tips and hints from someone who has built her own career out of speaking in public.