Closing Keynote: Brenda Robinson
Topic: Lighten Up - Bring a Shine to Student Services
Are we taking ourselves too seriously? How important is it to bring lightness, laughter and a positive "shine" to the work we do in student services? The Greek word for school was "Schola." "Schola" was a word that included joy, excitement and enthusiasm. Let's get the "schola" back in our education environments. Be the one who initiates the joy and excitement. Listen, laugh and learn some new ideas to "lighten up" your workplace.
Brenda Robinson
Brenda is a speaker, trainer, writer and consultant with a passion for working with people. She has been addressing groups for over twenty years on topics related to communications, humour, laughter, positive working skills and wellness in general. It is Brenda's belief that we are on a life long learning journey and that it should be an enjoyable, exciting and interesting travel time.
Brenda grew up close to Minnedosa, Manitoba and continues to stay connected to her family there. She now lives in Sherwood Park, Alberta where she and her husband, Len have their training and development business. Brenda and Len have five children - three boys and two girls - and four grandchildren.
She enjoys travel, gardening, reading, movies and long walks. The family is only complete when you count the two dogs - a sheltie and a big English sheep dog - and two stray cats who have taken up residence.
Brenda received her Bachelor of Arts from Brandon University in Brandon, Manitoba (Major in English) and her Masters of Education from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. in 1998.
Join Brenda to listen, laugh and learn about other people, about yourself and about other stuff we may need and want to know.