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FROM MISCELLANEOUS TO MISS AMERICA
This humorous story of a small town girl who makes good is a consistent audience favorite. Shirley was a quiet, introverted young girl who suddenly awakened to the fact that she could BE SOMEBODY!! This prevalent philosophy of life that is so popular in today's society sounds so right, but does not always equate happiness and success. Shirley takes her own life journey of being a wife, mother, and professional woman and skids to a jolting realization! What makes most of us happy is the ability to make a lasting impression on generations to come. This presentation is always well received by old and young and is especially appropriate as a luncheon keynote or a spouse event.

FROSTBIT OR FIRED UP?
The motivation in our lives is the "grit" within us, enabling us to tackle the impossible when everyone else is telling us to give up. In a world that always has "an exception to the rule," it is imperative to never give up and take the easy way, but to continually point ourselves in the direction of productivity, growth, and achievement. Shirley's story of motivation is one of grit, growth, and accomplishment. The audience will learn how to ignite the power of motivation with these questions:

• Where does it all begin?
• What can spark it?
• What sustains it?
• How do you give it away?

THE HORIZON BEYOND
This presentation concentrates on the qualities of being a leader, exemplifying an example, retaining a standard, and guarding the treasure of yourself and your profession. Most everyone is example to somebody, which is an awesome responsibility. And when we are the focus of stage center, we must be aware of what we are doing, as well as how we are doing things. To take this position with responsibility is important and necessary. There are six points that are explained of being an effective leader.

THE QUEST FOR SUCCESS
To be the very best that one can be requires motive, determination, and a plan! We all have gifts that will propel us to the top if we recognize those assets and capitalize upon them. And yet, success is not always defined in purely professional terms, but also in relational terms. We are all products of the choices that we have made in life. Shirley will examine different aspects of success with humor and candor for the top performer in a fast paced and high expectation world.