Speaking
Nobody is Coming to Save You
(Resiliency and Purpose)
DESCRIPTION:
In this inspiring speech, Mo shares his journey from poverty to purpose.
Through his stories and principles, Mo passionately encourages students to have a positive mindset during adverse situations, thus building a character of resiliency.
He understands that there are pitfalls in life, so he inspires the audience to always show up as the best version of themselves regardless of the opposition.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Will foster a resilient mindset IN STUDENTS by showing how obstacles in life are unique learning opportunities.
2. Equip students with strategies to cope with stress and anxiety which will help them learn to manage their emotions healthily, leading to increased resilience and a better ability to handle life’s challenges.
3. Encourage character development using social-emotional learning principles to help students understand who they are and identify their purpose. Students find purpose and meaning in education and life when their psychological needs for autonomy, belonging, and competence are met.
4. Will reinforce the ideology that hard work pays off through real-life examples and storytelling. Students will learn that talent and intelligence can be developed through effort and hard work; perseverance eventually pays off.
Winners Don’t Whine
(Success and Habits)
DESCRIPTION:
In this motivating speech, Mo talks about building habits essential for personal and professional growth.
Through his life’s journey, Mo has come to understand that while attitude and work ethic are essential building blocks for success; it is discipline and consistency that are the main ingredients for sustainability.
Mo encourages his audience to not only persevere through life’s challenges but to dominate them by maintaining a resilient mindset.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Equip students with effective decision-making strategies that will allow them to take responsibility for their actions and learn from their mistakes. Students will develop independence, confidence, and a sense of responsibility that will set them up for future success.
2. Encourage students to use the goal-setting model which will enable them to redefine success by demonstrating personal progress and taking accountability for their role in the learning process. students
3. Equip students with daily strategies that will promote good habits to help foster discipline, enhance efficiency, and ultimately lead to a healthier and even more successful lifestyle
4. Will foster a resilient mindset by showing how obstacles in life are unique learning opportunities.
What are You Made of?
(Foundation and Control)
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful speech, Mo discusses the tools students need to navigate successfully to their destination.
There have been times in Mo’s life when he didn’t have anyone to turn to for support or guidance, so he had to figure out life alone.
He motivates the students to take control of their lives and not give excuses for their shortcomings.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Will encourage and reinforce a “never give up” mindset through a series of life-altering, real-life examples drawn directly from Mo’s life experiences and challenges.
2. Encourage students to take control of their lives by setting ethical standards and healthy boundaries that help govern their decisions.
3. Encourage students to leverage education and learning to navigate through different aspects/ stages of living.
4. Will foster a resilient mindset by showing how obstacles in life are unique learning opportunities.