April 22, 2020 |
Personal Growth
Edward G Young, III When my parents first got married, they had this grand dream to have four boys. After having two daughters, they were happy to simply have two vibrant, healthy children. Their dream of having at least one son; however, hadn’t been abandoned. They quickly conceived child number three, but the result of […]
January 22, 2020 |
Confrontation Skills, Personal Growth, Sexual Violence Prevention
By: Dr. Lori Bednarchik Usually when I’m talking to students about consent, it is in the context of sexual activity. Over the past decade I’ve witnessed a lot of changes in the way that (and the frequency in which) sexual consent is discussed. The biggest and most influential being the shift from a “no means […]
October 9, 2019 |
Leadership, Personal Growth
By: Nisan Trotter You’re a muddy miracle! Gifts grow in dark places. I think I surprised the students at Saginaw Valley State University with those comments. It’s okay though…. I’d rather it be that way than have them fall asleep. They were glued to every word. Your gift, talent, and even potential is like a seed that is planted in the […]
September 18, 2019 |
Career Development, Career Planning, Personal Growth, Relationships
By: Rachel DeAlto As a relationship expert, I talk about sex and dating a LOT – on TV, in person, on Instagram, and pretty much anywhere people will listen. When I began speaking at corporations, many organizers were afraid to have me – they thought my programs on building relationships would be related to their […]
August 27, 2019 |
Personal Growth
By: Tara Fuller Have you ever wondered where and how you show up in other people’s memories? The thought can produce a long and never-ending rabbit hole of theories, but I find it fascinating to ponder. The many narratives out in the world about who we are can influence how we define ourselves. In a […]
August 21, 2019 |
Personal Growth
By: Darryl Bellamy I was in the Sauna early one morning and received a text from a friend that asked: At this point in your life, what are the three most important pieces of advice you would give someone? I had no idea why she was asking and thought quickly as not to overthink my […]
August 14, 2019 |
Leadership, Personal Growth
By: Alex Weber You will Fail. Worst inspirational book ever! I know, I know but that’s the honest truth, and I owe it to you to say it. Failures aren’t going anywhere, and they are often what stand in the way of creating the most for our lives. Trust me, I’ve made a career from […]
August 7, 2019 |
Personal Growth
By: Kinja Dixon Every single moment of our lives should be filled with different forms of education. Do you agree? Before you answer, here are the definitions of education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university An enlightening experience Do you believe that most people spend each of […]
July 31, 2019 |
Leadership, Personal Growth
By: Dan Faill I remember the feeling when I waved goodbye to my parents as they left me at college. The opportunities. The possibilities. The freedom. And then came the mistakes. Sleeping in and missing a class (or two). Having too much to drink at a party and totally throwing up on a cop’s shoes. […]
May 8, 2019 |
Personal Growth
By: Austin Arias SUMMER IS HERE! I am sure you are just as excited as I am. But right about now you are probably thinking, “ How did my finals go?” “Did I forget anything in my residence hall when I moved out?” But, you are also probably thinking, “What am I am going to […]
May 1, 2019 |
Leadership, Personal Growth
By: Curtis Hill As a leader many times you are pulled in multiple directions at the same time. If you are not careful it will stretch you so thin, that you won’t even recognize who you are. There are three kinds of leaders. Those who are fired up, those whose fire is not burning as […]
March 27, 2019 |
Leadership, Personal Growth
By: Alex Weber It’s 3AM and I’m sopping wet, embarrassed, and there’s a few hundred people staring at me! I just failed at American Ninja Warrior and to my surprise…I’m so, so thankful for it. My introduction to American Ninja Warrior was first as a Host for NBC. My job was to be a goofy […]
March 6, 2019 |
Leadership, Personal Growth
By: The Peterson Family After 15 years working with college students, Craig Peterson reached a crossroads. “What’s next? Do I have an additional purpose in this life?” Feeling financially secure, he looked past his accomplishments and focused instead on his personal values. “I want to make a difference.” That months-long reflection led to what would […]
February 26, 2019 |
Personal Growth
By: Andrea Mosby Often I find myself looking and listening to various media outlets. From the internet, to social media venues, to television. I find that if I pay too much attention to what’s being said, and listen to other’s opinions of what is and what is not, I will struggle with my truth. Many […]
February 26, 2019 |
Personal Growth
By: Linnita Hosten The semester is speeding by and Spring is just around the corner! Have you thought about how you will utilize your break? Although brief, this short period of time may be an opportunity for you to revive and refuel just in time to complete the semester. Here are 6 ways you can […]
February 19, 2019 |
Personal Growth
By: Hailey Yatros Me? You want me? I distinctly remember that thought running across my mind when I opened up the email that read, “Dear Hailey, I would love to hire you as my life coach and then write an article about the experience for Buzzfeed Magazine.” What?! Are you sure? At the time, I […]
February 12, 2019 |
Leadership, Personal Growth
By: Saul Flores At the age of 18 during my junior year at North Carolina State University, I embarked on the Walk of the Immigrants, a 5,328-mile walk across Latin America. I began the journey to raise awareness for immigration while fundraising for an elementary school in my mother’s hometown in Mexico. Reflecting on the […]
January 8, 2019 |
Leadership, Personal Growth
By: Saul Flores For my younger siblings and I, the start of a new year meant a ziplock bag full of warm tamales wrapped in green corn husk. We filled our backpacks with newly-sharpened pencils, 99 cent composition books, and off-brand yellow highlighters. Finally, my parents’ year of nannying, scrubbing floors, and working odd jobs […]
October 17, 2018 |
Leadership, Personal Growth
By: Rafael Matos These days I am all about living my best life, and as I take an inventory of the ideologies and actions I practice regularly, I realized my best life demands I get rid of outdated and impractical beliefs that stifle my growth. But navigating change is challenging; replacing old habits with new […]
September 25, 2018 |
Personal Growth
by Dr. Leslie Nwoke “It’s all Just Too Much” My girlfriend and I had just hopped on FaceTime to catchup. At first glance, I knew something was wrong. “Hey. You ok? What happened?” I asked, my voice quickening as I watched her fingers anxiously tap the sides of her face. As she gave a big […]
August 28, 2018 |
Personal Growth
By: Saul Flores Every day when we turn on the news, we see stories of young leaders who are standing up for issues, ideas, and communities that they’re passionate about. They’re marching, fundraising, and organizing to solve the issues that are dear to their hearts. Despite the current social challenges, one thing is for certain: […]
August 22, 2018 |
Decision Making, Ethics, Personal Growth, Values
by Mike Dilbeck, Founder and Executive Producer of DignityU To even begin answering this question, we must first ask, “What is dignity, anyway?” Dignity is one of those words that is thrown around quite a bit but very few actually know what it means. To be honest, I didn’t know before I started to explore it […]
August 8, 2018 |
Latino/a Issues, Personal Growth
By: Saul Flores It was a foggy morning when I arrived in Quito, Ecuador. I was taking the first step to embark on the Walk of the Immigrants, a 5,328-mile walk across Latin America. I began this walk to honor the journey and pay my respects to the fearless men and women who walk in […]
January 9, 2018 |
Health & Wellness, Leadership, Personal Growth
Just recently I was in the midst of traveling to a speaking engagement during one of Mother Nature’s angriest times. Meaning nowhere in the US was safe from her cold hands. While I was trying to figure out how to get from point A to point B with canceled flights, blizzard conditions and eventually a […]
October 3, 2017 |
Addiction, Body Image, Bystander Intervention, First Year Experience, Health & Wellness, Personal Growth, Sexual Violence Prevention, Social Entrepreneurship, Stress Management, Title IX, Women's Empowerment
By: Brittany Piper, CAMPUSPEAK Speaker October 2, 2017. Las Vegas. Life is bleak sometimes. More often, lately. For many of us, these near monthly tragedies open old wounds of violence, terror, and loss. The harsh truth is we’re all recovering and healing from something. Whether directly affected by a tragedy, or reeling from its powerful […]
September 21, 2017 |
Diversity, First Generation College Students, Latino/a Issues, Leadership, Personal Growth, Philanthropy, Service Learning, Social Justice
By: Saul Flores, CAMPUSPEAK Speaker Why We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month From our sandy shores to our brightly colored homes, our heritage is rooted in a diaspora of cultures that are spread across Latin America. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage month to encourage students to remember where they came from, where they are, and where they will […]
September 5, 2017 |
Character Development, First Year Experience, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth
What if you could jump into your students’ minds and see what is preventing them from being the person they aspire to be? For the past few years, I’ve collected thousands (and still collect) thousands of students’ fears as a way to connect and speak specifically to their internal struggles with the hope that it […]
May 2, 2017 |
Athletics, Communication, Leadership, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem
If you’re striving to make progress on anything meaningful in your life, what you need most is something we all tend to avoid. Good friction. What is good friction, exactly? It’s another way to describe getting real, constructive feedback that asks the tough questions, helps us find our footing so we can get traction, and pushes […]
February 9, 2017 |
College Completion, Faculty & Staff Training, Health & Wellness, Latino/a Issues, Mental Health, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth, Self-Esteem, Stress Management
“If only my spouse/child/parent/boss would change…” To focus our attention on what we can’t control produces suffering. You and I have limited resources. We have finite time, energy and attention. When we expend those resources on what is beyond our control, suffering ensues. That suffering is a sign. It means we’re out of […]
September 27, 2016 |
Addiction, Personal Growth
We all know that student. The one that has so much potential, they could probably change the world if they would only stop letting it all go to waste. Instead of studying, they’re playing video games. Instead of networking, they’re binge watching Netflix. Instead of going to the gym, they’re eating at McDonalds, again. We […]
September 13, 2016 |
Career Planning, Motivation & Inspiration, Personal Growth
Adam (Smiley) Poswolsky is the author of The Quarter-Life Breakthrough, a bestseller and #1 top-rated job-hunting book on Amazon. His next book will be published by Perigee (Penguin Random House) in 2016. He has inspired young professionals and entrepreneurs to find fulfilling work as director of community engagement for the Hive Global Leaders Program, […]
