Select Former Engagements

2007

• "Passport To Leadership" Edinboro University of Pennsylvania - Speaker

2006

• United Council’s 11th Annual Women in Leadership Conference, La Crosse WI - Presenter
• UCEA National Convention, San Antonio, TX - Panelist/Presenter
• David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar, San Francisco, CA- Presenter/Participant

2005

• UCEA Convention, Nashville, TN - Panelist/Presenter
• PASA Women’s Caucus Conference, Hershey, PA-Panelist/Presenter

Dr. Wojtalik is an informative, entertaining and motivational speaker on numerous topics relating to women and leadership. Whether your group is comprised of aspiring young women or accomplished professionals, Strong Girl programs are a perfect choice to empower, inspire and encourage both women and men. Available as a keynote, panelist, workshop presenter, etc.

Presentations

• Strong Girls
  
  Suggested Audience: Middle and high school level girls.  
  
  Topics:
  • What little girls are made of: The myths of fairy tales and the media
  • Standing tall and reaching high
  • Saving yourself and your future
  • The name game
  • The ten qualities of a strong girl
  • Making a commitment
  
  

  Objectives:

  This motivational presentation will inspire our young girls to become aware of the negative messages that are often sent by the books they read, the T.V. shows they view, and today’s media. By opening their eyes to these myths they will begin to see the world differently and to understand their true strengths.  The messages of this presentation include independence, heartiness and choice. It addresses the need for standing up for what you believe in, for realizing open career options and for planning your future. The ten qualities of an independent and hearty strong girl are discussed, including: being able and being seen as able, saving for the future, and being smart. This powerful presentation closes by asking all participants to commit to growing strong. By making a commitment to be a strong girl our young girls will be well on their way to becoming strong women.

• Growing Strong Girls

  Suggested Audience: Parents and educators 
  

  Topics:

  • Understanding the myths and gender-bias in our teachings
  • Un-doing the messages of dependence and need
  • Sending new messages of heartiness and independence
  • Use your power empower your girls
  • Recognizing strengths
  • Opening career options

Objectives: 

This motivating and powerful presentation will enlighten parents and teachers to the continued messages of gender-bias that we subconsciously send to our young children.  It will also show the strong impact of books, movies and the media on our girl’s perceptions of themselves, their capabilities and their role in society. Strategies will be presented to assist both parents and professionals in sending new messages of heartiness and independence to our young girls. 

• Strong Girls to Strong Women

  Suggested Audience:  Professional and college women

  Topics:

  • Be able
  • Be smart
  • Pay attention
  • Power to empower
  • The “F” word

  Objectives:

This motivational and inspirational presentation will inspire every woman to take a stand against inequality and to maximize the use of her natural gifts. Women have the skills and the responsibility to become leaders. This uplifting and passionate presentation will equip women with the knowledge and emotional awareness they need to overcome the obstacles that have kept them from getting what they deserve.

• custom tailored programming available