Laurette Willis

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SHOWS that SHINE    

 

 

«Great Women of

   the Frontier

«The REAL

   Belle Starr!

«STORYTELLING

«The Nutty '40s 

   Radio Show

«Under the 

   Cherokee Moon

«Reflections::

  Letters from

WorldWar2

 

«Great Women of

   Shakespeare

«Introducing Miss 

   Emily Dickinson

«Highland Lassie:

   Folktales of 

   Scotland

«Great Women of

   the Oil Fields

  

 

    

 

Also SEE:

Alternative Education Residencies

 

 

“Our Alternative Education students enjoyed the opportunity to actively learn a variety of concepts in literature with the vivacious Laurette Willis. The Oklahoma Arts Council funded this project of integrating the arts into the curriculum. Mrs. Willis’ enthusiasm generated a better school attendance, too!”

 

Harrah Schools Alternative Education Director

Harrah Public Schools,

Harrah, OK

 

 

 

 

 

Business Conferences

 

“Laurette presented her Personality Plus seminar and The Nutty ‘40s Radio Show at our Annual Rotary District Conference. Attendees at the personality seminar were pleasantly surprised at the practical nature of the information presented and Laurette’s musical comedy was enjoyed by young and old alike. The audience participation was a big hit and the comments about the show were very positive.”

 

Michael Babb, M.D.

Chairman of District Conference at OSU

Rotary District 5750

Rotary International

 

 

COMEDIENNE

 

STORYTELLER &

VENTRILOQUIST

 

 

PLAYWRIGHT &

 DIRECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keynotes and Workshops

 for School, Business and Service Clubs

 

Educational Seminars for Students and

Staff Development

 

Storytelling

Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced for

Staff Development or Student Assemblies

 

n       For teachers, parents, students, pastors, librarians

n       Storytelling “off the book”

n       Personal life experience storytelling

n       Creating characters

n       Storytelling from classics, folktales and around the world!

n       Improvisational storytelling

n       Teach storytelling to children

n       Power-storytelling to teach life lessons, morals and Life Principles

 

Drama

Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced for

Staff Development or Student Assemblies

 

n    Basic skills of acting

n    What is “stage presence” and how can I get some?

n     Bringing characters to life – learning to “be natural”

n    Overcoming stage fright

n     Improvisational comedy – it’s a snap!

n     Historical drama – making it REAL

n   Recitation skills and improving your memory

n     Voice – proper breathing, projection and saving the voice

 

Writing Workshops

Staff Development, Student Assemblies,

Business & Clubs

 

n       The Power and Pleasure of Journaling

n       The Elements of Story Writing

n       Research and bringing history to life for the stage 

 

 

Also: PowerMoves Kids

Character Education & Fitness

Introductory Workshops for

Public Schools

 “Winning the War Against

Childhood Obesity

– with Character”

 

Introductory, half-day

and full-day seminars

 

n       For teachers, librarians, and staff

n      Can also be given as a school assembly for students and teachers

n      See www.PowerMovesKids.com for information.

 

 

Personality Puzzle

Staff Development, Student Assemblies,

Business & Clubs


Laurette uses the well-known foundation of The Personalities training to focus on the vital role your personality strengths and weaknesses play in achieving success in life, relationships, work and business. (Can also be given as a keynote.)

Click Here for detailed information about Laurette’s Personality keynotes & seminars.

 

Speak w/Confidence!

Staff Development, Student Assemblies,

Business & Clubs

 

n   Learn the Secrets All Successful Speakers Know!

n    Overcoming People’s Second BIGGEST Fear (Public Speaking - the first biggest fear is snakes!)

n    Voice basics (projection w/o pain, diaphragmatic breathing, diction; being expressive – naturally!)

n      Have Something to Say!  Develop a Speech with the easy-to-learn P.I.E.R. Method (Point – Instruction – Example – Reference)

n   Lots of practical examples and opportunities for you to try out new skills!

 

Leadership skills

Staff Development, Student Assemblies,

Business & Clubs

 

n      The Laws of Leadership

n      Yes, you can be a more Effective Leader

n       Begin by Leading Yourself

n       The Leadership Skills of Jesus

n      A Life of Servant Leadership – True Success

 

Envision: Goals 101

Staff Development, Student Assemblies,

Business & Clubs

 

n    Discover, define and refine your Life Purpose

n       Failing to plan = planning to fail?

n      “Write the vision and make it plain…”

n       Seven steps to Goal Achievement

n      Stepping out of the comfort zone and leaving “Someday Isle”

n    What you have to lose to make it happen – “Give up to Go up”

n      Accountability and Mentorship

n    Overcoming the Yeah-buts: “I don’t know what I want” “I can’t!”  “I’m scared” and “What if?”

 

Staff Development

 

 

 

 

“I had a notion of what I wanted to see you do. Let me assure you, what you taught far exceeded my expectations.

 

"I am glad to have you on our team. I appreciate the integrity you exemplify.”

 

Charlie Hollar, Founder

Great Expectations Institute, Northeastern State University, OK

 

 

 

 

CREATOR OF

POWERMOVES KIDS

Character Education

& Fitness Program

for the Classroom

 

 

 

Leadership Training

 

“We were so pleased with the training you provided for our Head Start staff. It was both entertaining and motivational. Your topic could not have been more appropriate if we had told you what to say.

     “I will definitely pass your name along to other Head Start agencies in Oklahoma. Thanks for your fun and inspiration.”

 

Donna Carolan,

Head Start Director

Oklahoma

 

 

 

 

 

CREATOR OF

A Day in 1896

One-Room School

at the

Cherokee Heritage Center

Tahlequah, OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATOR &

WORKSHOP

 FACILITATOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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