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Does Intent Matter? The Impact of Racism is the Same
Categorized: Black History, Black Lives Matter, Civil Discourse, Communication, Confrontation Skills, Social Justice
Recently, a client shared a situation of discrimination and harassment, insisting it was “unintentional racism.” That raised a critical question:…
Read moreBe the Leader Who Actually Listens
Categorized: Communication, Leadership, Relationships
I’ll be honest with you – I wasn’t always a great listener. In college, I was that student leader. Director…
Read moreWhat We Owe Each Other: The Science of Story and the Epidemic of Loneliness
Categorized: Belonging, Communication, Community Building, Depression, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Values
In an age when we’re more “connected” than ever, it’s startling how many people feel utterly alone. We cancel plans…
Read moreWhy You Need Mentors Who Don’t Look Like You
Categorized: Authenticity, Belonging, Campus Life, Career Development, Character Development, Communication, First Year Experience, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Leadership, Motivation & Inspiration, Recruitment, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Women's Empowerment
When we think of mentorship, most of us picture someone who shares our background, our values, maybe even our career…
Read moreFrom Silence to Strength: The Journey of Finding Your Voice
Categorized: Authenticity, Belonging, Communication, Community Building, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships, Resilience, Self-Esteem
Some stories begin with triumph. Others begin with survival. For Jared Sampson, the journey began in a small town in…
Read moreHow Core Values Can Transform Campus Conflict into Growth Opportunities
Categorized: Authenticity, Campus Life, Communication, Confrontation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships, Values
Conflict on campus is inevitable. Whether it’s between roommates, within student organizations, or in the classroom, disagreements arise in every…
Read moreRedefining Red Flags: A New Way to Talk About Relationship Health
Categorized: Communication, Health & Wellness, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Defense, Self-Esteem, Sexual Violence Prevention, Values, Violence Prevention, Women's Empowerment
We’ve all seen the red flag memes. They’ve become shorthand for toxic traits and harmful behaviors in everything from dating…
Read moreThree Essential Skills for Human-Centered Leadership
Categorized: Authenticity, Belonging, Campus Life, Character Development, Communication, Community Building, Emotional Intelligence, Health & Wellness, Leadership, Officer Training, Organizational Development, Organizational Success, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem, Stress Management
Stephanie Simpson is a multi-hyphenate speaker, coach, educator, artist, and writer dedicated to helping people understand what it means to…
Read moreFrom Dorm Rooms to DMs: How to Practice Healthy Boundaries in Everyday College Life
Categorized: Communication, Relationships
You hear it all the time: Set boundaries. But what does that actually mean, and how do you even start?…
Read moreConsent, Communication, and Campus Culture: Why First Year Students Need Boundary Education Now
Categorized: Communication, Health & Wellness, Orientation, Relationships, Sexual Violence Prevention, Values, Women's Empowerment
We tell students to speak up, communicate clearly, and respect boundaries – but most of them have never actually been…
Read moreMaster Your Leadership Transition
Categorized: Belonging, Campus Life, Communication, Community Building, Decision Making, Leadership, Officer Training, Stress Management
Key Takeaways for Successful Officer Transition and Onboarding Reflect and Prepare: Before transitioning to new officers, take time to reflect…
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Leadership Programs
Categorized: Academic Success, Authenticity, Belonging, Campus Life, Character Development, Communication, Confrontation Skills, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Organizational Development, Organizational Success, Relationships, Stress Management
Inquire About Booking a Speaker CAMPUSPEAK offers a number of speakers and educational workshops with focuses on the topics of…
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Housing & Residential Life
Categorized: Academic Success, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Authenticity, Belonging, Bullying, Bystander Intervention, Campus Life, Character Development, Communication, Community Building, Confrontation Skills, Diversity, First Generation College Students, First Year Experience, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem, Stress Management
Inquire About Booking a Speaker CAMPUSPEAK offers programs that are perfect for Housing & Residential Life, addressing topics such as…
Read moreMake Meetings Suck Less!
Categorized: Campus Life, Communication, Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Success
One of the most common reasons people leave or don’t engage with an organization is because they feel like the…
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Top Speakers on Civil Discourse
Categorized: Belonging, Campus Life, Civil Discourse, Communication, Diversity
In today’s increasingly polarized world, fostering meaningful dialogue has become more important than ever. Civil discourse—respectful, thoughtful conversation on important…
Read moreNavigating Power Dynamics in Leadership: A Guide for Students and Advisors
Categorized: Communication, Confrontation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Success, Personal Growth, Relationships, Uncategorized
To create and maintain healthy group dynamics, understanding the interplay between power and personal empowerment has become crucial. While power…
Read moreThe Five Apology Languages
Categorized: Character Development, Communication, Confrontation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationships
Many of us have heard of The Five Love Languages (and if you haven’t—no worries!) A quick review: there’s Words…
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The Power of Affirmative Consent: Empowering Students to Communicate
Categorized: Communication, Sexual Violence Prevention
In the realm of sexual education, consent has never been a more critical topic of discussion. It’s a conversation that…
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You’ve Been Brainwashed!
Categorized: Communication
By Dr. Brian C. Johnson I’ve been teaching film appreciation courses in colleges for nearly twenty years. No questions have…
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We have a communication problem
Categorized: Communication
During my more than twenty five years of working with college students, I have seen a lot of change. In…
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The lost art of civility
Categorized: Bystander Intervention, Communication
ci·vil·i·ty: (N. courtesy, graciousness, polite, respectful; the way to change the world for the better in 5 minutes. Some days…
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What “old” people want from us
Categorized: Communication, Relationships
As a young entrepreneur in a college town, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with a lot of professors and…
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Elephants and Onions workshop
Categorized: Communication, Diversity, Social Justice
Motivating students to embrace diversity and peel back the layers of social justice. For many campus communities, diversity is the…
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Yeah… but
Categorized: Communication, Diversity, Social Justice
How often do you make excuses for your daily actions? Do you often look back on your actions or reactions…
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