Day 3 of EMpact Leadership Summit

Hello everyone! It’s great to take a break from the EMpact Leadership Summit to let you know how amazing this journey is for all of us. It’s only been three days, and already we’re seeing these young ladies transform in a remarkable way. Every of these young ladies continue to shine like a star as they face their fears, develop greater teamwork and, today, learned to become effective speakers who can confidently share their thoughts and ideas.

Today started off at 8:00 a.m. with a 3-hour class on presentation skills and stage presence. We were joined by TV personality, Sheryl Lackey, who shared the six keys to delivering dynamic presentations on camera. Teams had to create their own commercials and infomercials, as well as share a 90-second presentation on their passion to touch the world. The 90-second presentations were videotaped and gave each young woman stronger abilities they can take with them into the marketplace.

Renown stylist and image consultant, Jo Silvey of Dallas, Texas, shared helpful tips on how each girl can dress and look her best for success.

This afternoon our goal setting course continued at Diamante Golf Course where the young ladies received golf lessons that paralled techniques of following through with your commitments. After the golf clinic, the girls enjoyed a night of fun at Balboa Beach for the 2009 EMgirl Olympics where they participated in physical competitions that exhibited their willingness to work hard, display teamwork skills, collaboration, critical thinking, athleticism, and a whole lot of fun.

I want to say a special “thank you” to Kim Taylor, Karen Imhoff, Darla Hollingsworth, and the women of Christian Ministries of Hot Springs Village for providing a fantastic dinner at the beach. Special thanks also goes to Olive Garden of Hot Springs, Diamante Golf Club, River of Life Church, and Sheryl Lackey for making this a day these girls will never forget. What a joy to know, as a leader, that our lives, when focused on others can make such a lasting difference. To watch their lives change, is truly changing mine. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s update.

God bless,

Staci