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Motivational Speaking

Institutional Impact

Margaret is a sought after keynote speaker and workshop presenter on transformational leadership, motivation, institutional mission, Positive Psychology, and 1st generation student access and success. With a high energy style, her workshops are interactive, creating facilitated conversations on important topics.

Keynote & Workshop Topics

Transformational Leadership

Wellbeing and Flourishing During Crisis 

The Essence of Leadership Development:
Mindset, Heartset and Soulset

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Ten Leadership Shifts

A virtual workshop to build self awareness and resilience.

Select Delivered Keynotes & Presentations

Keynotes

  • Closing Keynote, “Transforming Yourself, Your Work and Your Community: Cause Driven Leadership”, Closing Keynote Address, Association of YMCA Professionals Northeast Conference, Saratoga, NY 

  • Women’s Leadership Conference, Clarke College, Iowa,

  • “Intrinsic Rewards, External Results: The Art of Self Motivation", Clarke College, Iowa 

  • “Leading by Choice: The Empowered Administrative Assistant,” Vermont Superintendents Association, Vermont 

  • “Words of Wellness, the Language of Empowerment" , Mountainside Wellness Conference, Vermont 

  • Keynote Address, National Capital College Admissions Program, Washington, DC 

  • “Keeping It All Together: The Journey Home,” State Directors, Supervisors, Specialist Section and United States Department of Agriculture National Meeting, Kentucky 

  • “The Empowered Resident Assistant: Motivating Self, Building Community,” Resident Assistant Consortium, Trinity College, Washington, DC 

  • Keynote Address, Northeast Guidance Counselors Association, Merrimack College

  • “Communiversity,” Boston Area College Housing Association Resident Assistant Consortium, Boston College, Massachusett

Presentations & Workshops

  • “The Leader Follower Relationship: A Catalyst for Transformational Change”, Invited Presenter, Leadership Forum at Silver Bay, Lake George, NY 

  • Executive Session, “Developing Extraordinary Staff and Teams Using Transformational Leadership”, Association of YMCA Professionals Northeast Conference, Saratoga, NY 

  • Invited Presenter, “Transforming Students, Transforming the College: Leading with Service Excellence at LSSC”, Lake Sumter State College, Leesburg, FL 

  • Moderator, Presidential Panel, Rhode Island Women in Higher Education Annual Conference 

  • Conference Presenter, “Internal Rewards, External Results: The Art of Self-Motivation,” Conference Presenter, National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, Washington, DC (7 years)

Invited Topics & Organizations

  • “Diversity”, Jesuits West President and Principal Seminar, Santa Clara, CA 

  • Invited Speaker, Panel on Educational Leadership and Diversity, McGrath Institute for Jesuit Catholic Education, School of Education, University of San Francisco 

  • “Scholarship Giving and the Comprehensive Campaign: Student Access and Success”, Presentation to the Division of University Life, Santa Clara University 

  • “Opening Doors, Changing Lives: SCU Scholarship Giving Program”, Presentation to the Board of Fellows, Santa Clara University 

  • “SCU Scholarship Giving”, Presentation to the Board of Regents, Santa Clara University

  • “Transforming the Student, Transforming the University: An Innovative Approach to Achieving Student and Institutional Success”, Plenary Session, Salve Regina University Board of Trustees, Newport, RI 

  • “Realizing Our Vision and Advancing the Mission: Student Life’s Contribution to the Santa Clara University Strategic Plan”, Facilitated Strategic Planning, Division of Student Life, Santa Clara University 

  •  “Making the Most of Your College Experience,” Invited Presenter, Northern Essex Community College, Massachusetts 

  • “Student Senate Leadership Training,” Invited Presenter, Gettysburg College, Maryland 

  • “Leadership: It’s Not Just at the Top,” Invited Presenter, Staff Advisory Council Workshop, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 

  • “Empowerment Through Team Building,” Invited Presenter, Essex Technical Center Summer Conference, Vermont 

  • “What is Student Leadership?” Invited Presenter, Merrimack College Student Leadership Day 

  • “Keeping Your Sanity in A Hectic World,” Invited Presenter, State Directors, Supervisors, Specialist Section and United States Department of Agriculture National Meeting, Kentucky 

  • “Clarifying Values: Creating Communiveristy,” Invited Presenter, Resident Assistant Training, American University, Washington, DC 

  • “Putting the Pieces Together. Orientation Leaders Training,” Invited Presenter, Northern Essex Community College, Massachusetts 

  • Invited Presenter on Special Topics including student leadership, wellness, motivation and building community at: Maryland State Wellness Conference; Mount Vernon College, Washington College Leadership Series; Alpha Phi Omega Section 84 Conference; National Association for Campus Activities Chesapeake Unit Conference; National Association for Campus Activities Upper New England Workshop, New England College; Franklin Pierce College.

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