Come join Lasting Impact! and our very own 2016 Impromptu Champion, Abbey Lovett for an must do impromptu workshop! Whether you need some fine tuning before Regionals or you want to get a jump start on next year, this is something you do not want to miss! This online workshop is for beginning and advanced students, as well as coaches.
Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking of summer camps and workshops?! We are also putting together some fantastic classes this fall…
Don’t forget these workshops are coming to you LIVE this week! Characters, Illustrated Oratory/Expository, After Dinner Speaking, and Storytelling! There is so much to learn in the exciting world of Competitive Speech! Whether you want to add to your speeches this year, or planning ahead for next year! These four workshops will be packed with valuable information from our amazing Lasting Impact! coaches. Get all the details below… And Sign Up Today!!
Creating Fantastic Characters with Heather Neumann
Date: Fri. Feb. 9
Time: 10:30 am CT (Approx. 1.5 hrs)
Are you wanting to take your characters to the next level? Learn how to develop a deeper understanding of your characters. Participants will be guided through an analysis of their interpretive speech, specifically for their characters. Each participant will be given Heather Neumann and Kristi Eskelund’s character worksheets. We will also have guest speakers to give examples of “pops”, voices, facial expressions, etc.
Heather Neumann has been coaching for years… Teaching students to look with in themselves to create well developed characters.
All About IO/Expos with Anna Johansen
Date: Fri. Feb. 9
Time: 1:00 pm CT (Approx. 1.5 hrs)
IOs and Expositories are intimidating. Most competitors are overwhelmed by the idea of building boards from scratch—coming up with ideas and figuring out how to make them happen in real life. How do you make a stained-glass window? How do you make a 3D staircase? How do you make a sinking Titanic? In this workshop, we’ll take you from the basics (like materials, magnets, adhesives, and straight edges) all the way to the finishing touches (like themes, aesthetics, interactive pieces, and show-stopping features). If you’ve ever considered doing an IO/Expository this workshop is a great way to give you the practical tools to make it happen.
Anna Johansen is a speech and TP coach in the Chicago area. She also writes, edits, and coaches for Ethos Debate. Anna is currently pursuing a double major in English and History, and hopes to continue teaching and writing long-term. Whether it is through editing others’ work or creating her own, teaching the tools or using them, she wants to pass on a love of speaking and writing and communicating to everyone she comes in contact with.
After Dinner Speaking with Aj and Heather Neumann
Date: Sat. Feb. 10
Time: 10:30 am CT (Approx. 1.5 hrs)
After Dinner Speaking is hard! How do you write a speech that is informative, impactful, and perhaps motivational, yet funny? ADS is so much more than just telling stories. Learn how to create or add depth to your After Dinner Speech. And don’t forget your delivery! We will teach you what you need to know to make your ADS shine!
Aj Neumann qualified to Nationals both years NCFCA offered After Dinner Speaking. He won Regionals, had many first places at tournaments, and in 2015 got 3rd place at The National Championship. Aj is passionate about ADS and he can’t wait to share what he has learned through his experiences.
Storytelling with Abbey Lovett
Date: Sat. Feb. 10
Time: 1:00 pm CT (Approx. 1.5 hrs)
In this workshop, Abbey is going to go over why storytelling is important in all styles of competitive forensics and communication. She’ll talk about the science behind storytelling, how you should use it in speeches, and how you can become a powerful storyteller. She will give you practical tips and tricks that you can take into any aspect of your life to craft powerful stories.
Abbey Lovett has been involved with competitive forensics for over eight years and has gained three national champion titles. In her time both as a speaker and a coach, she has learned that the most powerful way to communicate important ideas is through storytelling. Abbey has studied storytelling for years and is excited to share with you what she has learned.
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All workshops will be done through Zoom, an online meeting forum.
Cost:
$5 per workshop for members of Lasting Impact!
OR
$20 per workshop
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photo by- Hannah Seymour
Our first Online Workshop (Apologetics) in December was a huge success! We are excited to share so much more with you! Thanks to technology coming February 9th and 10th we will be offering 4 more online workshops- Characters, Illustrated Oratory/Expository, After Dinner Speaking, and Storytelling! There is so much to learn in the exciting world of Competitive Speech! Whether you want to add to your speeches this year, or planning ahead for next year! These four workshops will be packed with valuable information from our amazing Lasting Impact! coaches. Get all the details below… And Sign Up Today!!
Creating Fantastic Characters with Heather Neumann
Date: Fri. Feb. 9
Time: 10:30 am CT (Approx. 1.5 hrs)
Are you wanting to take your characters to the next level? Learn how to develop a deeper understanding of your characters. Participants will be guided through an analysis of their interpretive speech, specifically for their characters. Each participant will be given Heather Neumann and Kristi Eskelund’s character worksheets. We will also have guest speakers to give examples of “pops”, voices, facial expressions, etc.
Heather Neumann has been coaching for years… Teaching students to look with in themselves to create well developed characters.
All About IO/Expos with Anna Johansen
Date: Fri. Feb. 9
Time: 1:00 pm CT (Approx. 1.5 hrs)
IOs and Expositories are intimidating. Most competitors are overwhelmed by the idea of building boards from scratch—coming up with ideas and figuring out how to make them happen in real life. How do you make a stained-glass window? How do you make a 3D staircase? How do you make a sinking Titanic? In this workshop, we’ll take you from the basics (like materials, magnets, adhesives, and straight edges) all the way to the finishing touches (like themes, aesthetics, interactive pieces, and show-stopping features). If you’ve ever considered doing an IO/Expository this workshop is a great way to give you the practical tools to make it happen.
Anna Johansen is a speech and TP coach in the Chicago area. She also writes, edits, and coaches for Ethos Debate. Anna is currently pursuing a double major in English and History, and hopes to continue teaching and writing long-term. Whether it is through editing others’ work or creating her own, teaching the tools or using them, she wants to pass on a love of speaking and writing and communicating to everyone she comes in contact with.
After Dinner Speaking with Aj and Heather Neumann
Date: Sat. Feb. 10
Time: 10:30 am CT (Approx. 1.5 hrs)
After Dinner Speaking is hard! How do you write a speech that is informative, impactful, and perhaps motivational, yet funny? ADS is so much more than just telling stories. Learn how to create or add depth to your After Dinner Speech. And don’t forget your delivery! We will teach you what you need to know to make your ADS shine!
Aj Neumann qualified to Nationals both years NCFCA offered After Dinner Speaking. He won Regionals, had many first places at tournaments, and in 2015 got 3rd place at The National Championship. Aj is passionate about ADS and he can’t wait to share what he has learned through his experiences.
Storytelling with Abbey Lovett
Date: Sat. Feb. 10
Time: 1:00 pm CT (Approx. 1.5 hrs)
In this webinar, Abbey is going to go over why storytelling is important in all styles of competitive forensics and communication. She’ll talk about the science behind storytelling, how you should use it in speeches, and how you can become a powerful storyteller. She will give you practical tips and tricks that you can take into any aspect of your life to craft powerful stories.
Abbey Lovett has been involved with competitive forensics for over eight years and has gained three national champion titles. In her time both as a speaker and a coach, she has learned that the most powerful way to communicate important ideas is through storytelling. Abbey has studied storytelling for years and is excited to share with you what she has learned.
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All workshops will be done through Zoom, an online meeting forum.
Cost:
$5 per workshop for members of Lasting Impact!
OR
$20 per workshop
So many things to be thankful for this past year… 2017… Our first full year of Lasting Impact! We feel like we accomplished so much in just one little year!! Yet, we have so much more to do! We feel blessed and honored to come along side the many families, coaches, and clubs helping to make an impact in the Speech and Debate community. Here are just a few of the highlights from 2017… Continue reading “Lasting Impact! Reflection on 2017… And Looking Ahead…”
Wow! What a year! We started this journey just a little over a year ago. Recently, Kristi and I actually got to be together not at a Speech and Debate tournament! It was so much fun to be together! We decided to celebrate by producing a video for you. Thanks for coming along with us! We look forward to where God is going to take us next!
Starting and leading a Speech and Debate Club can take a lot of time and energy. Club leaders are amazing! However, many club leaders feel inadequate and unequipped. I have been asked numerous times to show what a sample syllabus of what a random speech club would/could look like. Challenge accepted! So naturally I thought I would use Lasting Impact! Vol. 1 as my guide. Please note- Lasting Impact! Vol. 1 was not written as a curriculum, but because we follow your speech journey, you can see the path I chose to use. Whether you are a new club leader or a leader looking for a fresh new approach on how to combat club this year, here is a possible syllabus using Lasting Impact! Vol. 1 as your main resource….
Lasting Impact! is gearing up for another great year of living in the word through Online Apologetics. You do not need to be a competitor of Speech and Debate to get a better understanding of the Christian Faith. You don’t have to walk that road alone. Each year we have students, along with their families join us in the journey. Through the power of technology we have people across the nation joining us every Tuesday evening starting Sept. 12 from 8:00-9:00 CT.
When I asked Online Apol. Leader, Rachel Bechtel, what can Online Apol. do for students? She replied, “Online Apololegics opens the door to not only to great apologetics resources, but also to great apologetics discussions and feedback. Online Apol. will challenge you personally in your walk with Christ, equip you to effectively communicate in competition or out of competition , and give you the tools to powerfully persuade in your day to day conversations. For me, Online Apol. has encouraged me significantly in my study of Scriptures… and they are more valuable than “fine gold” (Psalm 19:10).!! Talking about God’s life answers with others who also passionately follow Him is so incredible! Discussing and learning together in online forem has helped me answer some of the biggest questions about my faith – like, why does God allow us to sin and yet still hold us accountable? Why do bad things happen to good people?”
If you want to be part of this season’s Online Apol. group, click here.
You asked for it! It’s here!! All of our articles, tips, advice, encouragement from 2016-2017 in one book. It’s categorized, ready to be held, and over 200 pages!
Through out the year, members asked if they could have all our articles available, in one easy place- like on their book shelf! We compiled all our articles and put them in easy to find categories, so you can have them at your finger tips! Categories include…
Speech and Debate
Interps
Platforms
Limited Prep
Delivery/Presentation
Tournaments
Inspiration/Encouragement
Judges
Coaches
There are over 75 articles for students, parents, coaches, and clubs to use and implement. Some articles included in Vol. 1 have never even been published! There are awesome pictures to be inspired by! This book would not possible with out the love and support of so many people!
Kristi says, “We don’t propose to lay out a curriculum or a “how to” book. We propose to share the stepping stones Heather and I, along with the help of so many, found along the way. We hope these articles inform and inspire you as you learn and grow on your speech journey.”
How do you get copy?
Want a copy? Want it now? Ebook version available NOW! Only $19.95!
Want a copy sent to you? We can do that too! Only $29.95 (introductory price, for a limited time).
MEMBERS– You will recieve $5.00 off with any purchase! Code will be available when you go to check out.
What people are saying about Lasting Impact! Vol. 1…
“I can’t wait to use this as a resource for my club.” ~ parent/coach
“I feel like we have Kristi and Heather on the couch with us in our living room. Their enthusiasm and coaching styles makes us feel like they are guiding us right along in our speech journey.” ~ student and parent
“After reading the first article, it was well worth the value!” ~ parent/coach
“I love the pictures!! Thank you for including them!” ~ parent
Thank you to all for your support and enthusiasm for Lasting Impact! And to all of those who contributed to Lasting Impact! Vol. 1. We can’t wait to see what God has in store next!
Happy 4th of July everyone!! It’s a little crazy to think where the journey started, but now we are here… To God be the Glory! Less than a year after starting Lasting Impact! we have 100 posts/articles posted on our site! These articles are not just from Kristi and I, they are from friends, alumni, professionals- all devoted to helping students to become better communicators for Christ! We support, encourage, help students, parents, coaches, and clubs. If you haven’t seen what Lasting Impact! is all about… Check it out!!
*Weekly articles for your “Speech Journey”
*Coaching
*Online Programs
*Script Assessment
*Videos
*Online Community
We are also so excited for what God has in store for next year… We have even more articles, new writers, video blogs, resources, and so much more! To God be the Glory for what He has been doing through us, Lasting Impact!, and you!
If you aren’t a member yet- in honor of the 4th and our 100 articles, you can receive $5 off a Lasting Impact! membership!! Just type in JULY4 in the coupon code. Offer is good this week- tell your friends!
Click here to become a member!
Now that the 2016-2017 Speech Season is over we are so excited to be adding new videos to our Video Gallery. Do you have a video that you think we should add to our site? We are looking for high quality videos for our members to learn from. Presently, we have 20 videos, and our hope is to double our inventory! These videos can be used by our members to help in clubs, as well as for personal use. Great videos can be from years past, various leagues, and don’t have to be National Champions. Our goal is to provide you with videos that provide excellent examples of great Speeches, regardless of placement. Please contact us if you have something that you would like to share. Remember our site is secure, and only members can access the Video Gallery.
To become a member, click here.
To contact us about a video – admin@lastingimpact.info
Calling all Juniors, Seniors, and High School Grads! Lasting Impact! is growing!!
Do you want to be a part of a team?
Do you want to make an impact?
Do you want to be able to use some of your giftings to add to your high school or college transcripts?
Lasting Impact! is all about encouraging students, parents, coaches, and clubs, and that includes you! We are looking for writers, designers, videographers, and photographers, as well as people who are interested in marketing, publicity, and social media. No previous experience required, but may be helpful. Ideal candidates will motivated, self starters, enthusiastic, and have passion towards helping others.
Candidates should send an email and/or resume to admin@lastingimpact.info by July 1, 2017. Some summer internships will start right away, most will be a yearly commitment. All positions are volunteer. Lasting Impact! will provide letters of recommendation.
Please note- A limited number of internships are available. We are looking to have a balanced team, with interns from multiple leagues nation-wide.
If you have questions or inquiries, please contact us! If you know someone that would bless others in the noted areas above, please send them our way!
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