Hailey Yatros

Leading By “Being”: The Power of Presence and True Connection

“When you are present to your power, you are a leader by default, in other words, a leader just by “being” you.” – Hailey Yatros

As a college student there are so many unanswered questions; What major do I want to commit to? Where do I truly belong? What is the purpose of my life and how will I achieve this? It’s even harder these days to hear our own answers because of countless distractions that split up our attention consistently.

In order to answer life’s most important questions, it’s essential for students to be present, mindful, and develop a deep interpersonal relationship within themselves. That should be the firmest foundation from which everything else flows. So often, however, we try to do it backwards: Pick my path. Discover who I am. When in reality, it’s answering the big question first – Who am I? and then expressing that into the world with strength and confidence.

In this keynote, Hailey teaches on the subtle, yet powerful strategies to get back to the present moment when all that’s put in front of students is future. She delves into the four pillars of true connection and how by adopting these tools and skills, leaders are able to be 10X more powerful than ever.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, students will learn:

• real-life ways to connect to their bodies, breath, and “being.”
• proven technique that’ll bring them back to the present moment at any time.
• how to truly connect to themselves and to others (four steps)
• how to enjoy their journey as a student with less stress and more ease
• timeless relationship skills that’ll make them standout wherever they are
• how to be more of service to other people and love themselves whole-heartedly

From Selfies to Self-Awareness: Authentic Connection in a Digital World

Technology is moving at the speed of lightning in our culture today. Experts say it was created to “connect” us all deeper. While that may be true, could it be possible that the very thing that was created to help us “connect” is drifting us further and further away from true fulfillment? Students today are experiencing higher levels of anxiety, attention deficit disorder, and depression than ever before and there IS a solution: true authentic connection.

Because of our online, digital lives; we live in a world that has drastically changed how we connect and communicate with another human being.

We text instead of call.
We take a picture instead of fully enjoying the moment.
We get distracted right before we can make a meaningful connection.
We want things instantly before we can learn from the progress that it takes to get there.

In a society where everything is “filtered,” Hailey brings awareness to this silent addiction of technology and helps each student find the refreshing feeling of being connected in real-life and in real-time.

Students will walk away with tangible ways they can use the skill of human connection to; recruit new members, branch out and build new relationships, discover the joy of being present, and make a lasting positive impact in the world.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, students will learn:

• how to experience true authentic connection within themselves and how to have a lasting influence in other people’s lives.
• how to confidently navigate in a digital, technology-driven world with clarity and purpose.
• the steps to build instant connections with people and why building authentic relationships is vital to their inner and outer success
• the most common obstacles that hinder their ability to authentically connect.
• how to connect deeper to those around you and the significant impact it has in student success
• how to transform their anxiety into action for the future and stay presently focused on the here and now.

Perfectionism Stops Progress: Making Your Imperfections Necessary

Perfectionism is fear dressed up in high heels. It looks pretty on the outside, but on the inside it’s completely uncomfortable and unattainable. Yet, the majority of students today continuously chase after this unrealistic expectation of themselves and it’s destroying their confidence deeply. Especially now, the Internet doesn’t sleep, so the temptation to compare against their peers is stronger than ever. They must be able to cultivate healthy belief systems around THEIR own personal journeys so that they are prepared for whatever life may bring them.

Students, as high-performers and ambitious leaders, need to disregard perfectionism and instead, cultivate consistent progress. It’s amazing to have high aspirations and goals, but students must learn to work with their fears and become conscious of the thoughts that keep them stuck in “I’m never good enough or ready” mode.

After working with thousands of young adults, Hailey noticed distinct patterns and triggers around perfectionism and shares these findings in this engaging and eye-opening keynote. Students will learn how to work WITH their imperfections and make them a necessary part of their unique journey towards becoming their best Self.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, students will learn:

• the four deadly traps of perfectionism, how to notice the signs, and how to avoid them in the future
• effective tools to stop comparing yourself to others and instead, aim for personal satisfaction and individual success.
• the number one thing that is feeding your perfection food supply and how to cut off it’s resources.