Terry Small

HEALTHY BRAIN RESILIENT MIND – 5 STEPS TO A CALMER, HAPPIER, SHARPER YOU!

We’ve all felt anxious and stressed at some point in our lives. Especially these days. Brain science underscores how important mindset, resilience, and a healthy life style is in dealing with change and disruption at work, and in life.

This session will give you the tools, and strategies to respond to current life challenges, and prepare for an ever changing future.

Based on the latest cutting-edge neuroscience research, you will learn:

• the #1 job of your brain.
• how to take optimal care of what’s between your ears.
• how to eat right to think right, and age better.
• the top 7 super-smart foods.
• how to prevent brain shrinkage.
• 2 superstar beverages for your brain.
• how to get rid of negative thoughts to experience more joy, energy & resilience.
• why mental health matters a lot more than we think.
• 6 smart facts you must know!
• how to make your “brain garden” flourish.
• the 5 things every brain must have, and much more!

WHAT MAKES TERRY’S SESSIONS DIFFERENT?
They offer science, wisdom, and practical strategies. Things you can use right away! His presentations are humorous, engaging and all based on the latest brain science. They are packed with tips and strategies to improve your greatest asset……your brain!

THINKING FOR A CHANGE – PREPARING YOUR MIND & BRAIN FOR DISRUPTION & UNCERTAINTY

WHAT IS YOUR BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR SUCCEEDING IN WORK, AND LIFE? CHANGE.

IF THERE IS ONE CERTAINTY IN THE WORLD TODAY, IT’S THIS: CHANGE IS COMING YOUR WAY.

The success you, and your organization achieve depends on the knowledge you possess, and the flexibility of your thinking.

But today, with vast amounts of information pouring in every minute from hundreds of sources, thinking clearly and acquiring the knowledge has become a major challenge.

This session gives you clear and practical ideas to help you think flexibly, and learn anything better, easier, faster – and to help you master the skills of absorbing, retaining and using knowledge more effectively.

In this humorous, results-oriented seminar, you will learn:

• how to overcome limiting beliefs that block your ability to learn and to succeed.
• how to set up a “brain friendly” environment that supports learning and work.
• how to reduce stress from information overload.
• how to read faster and remember more.
• how to think more creatively.
• the importance of understanding “The Red Queen Effect”.
• why “thinking outside the box” isn’t always the best thing to do.

You will also learn: The #1 skill that that is the most crucial to your thinking success. …. and much more!

WIRE YOUR BRAIN FOR HIGH IMPACT LEADERSHIP – 5 THINGS EVERY LEADER MUST KNOW ABOUT THE BRAIN

Do the people you work with describe you as a secure base?

How can you use brain science to become a more effective leader?

Leadership has emerged as one of the most important variables that can shape and define our world. Cognitive neuroscientists are gaining greater insights into how the brain engages, interacts, at work.

Intertwining his expertise and experience in working with 301,000 people around the world, Terry Small will show you techniques, and introduce skills that will allow your to bring your leadership abilities to the very highest levels. Terry is an expert in translating brain research into workplace practice. Most importantly, you will learn how to incorporate knowledge into behaviour, manage change, and get things done! This is a whole new approach to leading yourself, and your team.

What you will learn in this new presentation:

• A model for a mindful, whole-brain approach for gaining a following.
• Practical tips, secrets, and strategies that you can start using immediately!
• 3 influence techniques that every leader must know about.
• How words can change the brain.
• Understanding the adult brain, and how to apply these lessons to effective organizational leadership and team management.
• How to use a brain-based approach initiate and lead change in your organization, and in your life.
• Understanding how your thinking habits influence other people’s actions, especially with problem solving and conflict resolution.
• What is “narrative transportation”? And why it is your secret weapon.
• How to use the “Primacy and Recency Effect” to instantly become a better communicator.
• The importance of being present, and real.
• How multi-tasking might be destroying your ability to focus.
• How to exercise your leadership potential in this age of disruption, uncertainty, anxiety & complexity.

HEALTH & SAFETY WITH YOUR BRAIN IN MIND

Is your brain a workplace safety hazard?

People with healthy, rested brains are focused and productive at work, and they work safely.

Remember, your brain is involved in everything you do! This includes preventing accidents. Safety is job #1.

90% of what we know about the brain has been learned in the last 2 years, and yet most people never think much about their brains. You simply trust your brain to do its job. Yet many work place accidents are brain related. Your brain, to a great extent, runs your life, and this includes working safely.

This session has 2 bottom lines: when your brain works right, you work right and everyone needs a little help. When you look after your brain, the results are better and safety improves.

This session will give you the tools to boost your brainpower, improve your thinking & focus, improve your health, and create a healthy, productive workplace. It is based on the latest cutting-edge neuroscience research.

You will learn:

• The #1 job of your brain, and how this makes you safer ( or not ).
• 4 innocent mistakes your brain makes that can make you unsafe.
• 3 things your brain can do right now to keep you safe at work.
• The #1 most important thing for your brain to do when starting a job.
• The real reason most accidents happen at work, and at home.
• How to eat right, to think right, pay attention and focus.
• How to banish brain fog.
• How to get rid of negative thoughts.
• The #1 food for your brain (you probably don’t eat this right now).
• How to improve your memory.
• How to keep your brain sharp for a lifetime.
• The 5 things every brain must have to thrive.
  and much more!
• This presentation is packed with tips, stories, ideas & strategies to improve your greatest asset……your brain.

“Every employee, every day, home safe!”

HEALTHY BRAIN, HEALTHY WORKPLACE
THE ROLE OF YOUR BRAIN IN A HEALTHY WORKPLACE

People with good brains are focused and productive at work, at home, in life.

Remember, your brain is involved in everything you do!

90% of what we know about the brain has been learned in the last 2 years and yet most people never think much about their brains. You simply trust your brain to do its job.

Brain dysfunction is the #1 reason people fail work, school, and relationships. Your brain is the supercomputer that runs your life. This session has 2 bottom lines: when your brain works right, you work right and everyone needs a little help.

When you look after your brain, the results are amazing. This session will give you the tools to boost your brain power, Improve your thinking, improve your health, and create a healthy, productive workplace. It is based on the latest cutting-edge neuroscience research.

You will learn:

• the #1 job of your brain
• how to eat right, to think right
• how to get rid of negative thoughts
• the #1 food for your brain (you probably don’t eat this right now)
• how to improve your reading skills
• how to improve your memory
• how to outwit Alzheimer’s disease
• the 3 things every brain must have
  and much more!

This presentation is packed with tips, stories, ideas & strategies to improve your greatest asset……your brain.

THE LEADERSHIP BRAIN
Learning to Lead with the Brain in Mind

The brain has everything to do with who we are and what we do, and leadership is all about influencing who we are and what we do. So it’s important to understand how brains are influenced.

• Ninety percent of what we know about the brain has been learned in the last 2 years. So, how can you use the growing body of research on the brain to become a more effective leader?
• Why does the brain resist change that often prevents new ideas from being accepted?
• How do thinking habits influence our actions, especially with problem solving and conflict resolution?

Come and hear what Terry Small, a leader in the field of translating brain research into practice, has to say about brain engagement and learning to lead with the brain in mind.

“You are definitely a genius! Our participants LOVED your session. It had a profound impact on all of us, and everybody is much more aware about their brain NOW.” – Daniela Sfameni, Managing Director, UBS, Zurich

You will learn:

• The 5 things that Brain Science says that leaders MUST get right.
• Leading from the Mind’s Eye.
• Rewiring your brain for leadership.
• Leading self and others at the edge.
• The science of peak performance.
• The science of not being boring.
• Creating influence through an understanding of the brain.
• The incredible importance of being a secure base and building trust.
• What the amazing discovery of mirror neurons means for leaders and their teams.
• The importance of bonding (not what you think), and being a “secure base”.
• Understanding that the person in never the problem.
• What people say they would like to most in their leaders.
• How to influence and lead without “positional authority.
• Learn to lead yourself and your team more effectively!

ENGAGING THE BRAIN
Using Brain Science to Improve Student Learning

Have you ever taught something only to discover that it just did not “stick” in the minds of your students?

Research has a great deal to say about the brain and learning! It is possible to easily help students learn faster and remember more… and have more fun.

How would you like to extend your skills, knowledge, and experience so that your students can build confidence, academic achievement, and self-esteem? And how would you like new tools and ideas to make your work more fun and reach more students? You will learn many practical tips and strategies that you can use immediately in your class and you life.

“Our staff would like to thank you for your engaging presentation. You made us laugh, and you gave us so much to think about…..WOW!” – Delta Secondary School Professional Development Committee, Delta

Participants: teachers of all grade levels and subject areas, specialists, counsellors, administrators, support. K to 12

You will learn and discover:

• how the brain processes information
• the best way for students to take notes.
• why state and strategy are just as important as content.
• the top 10 Brain-Learning Principles.
• what students report is the #1 Study Technique.
• how music affects learning.
• how to boost attention.
• how to increase the capacity of one’s memory
  and much, much more!
• This session is lively, humorous, and interactive. You will leave with new knowledge and many eye-opening ideas that will make this year different for you and your students.

BRAIN BOOSTING SECRETS
16 Things Everyone Must Know About the Brain

Your brain is involved in everything you do!

90% of what we know about the brain has been learned in the last 2 years and yet most people never think much about their brains. You simply trust your brain to do its job.

Brain dysfunction is the #1 reason people fail work, school, and relationships. Your brain is the supercomputer that runs your life. This session has 2 bottom lines: when your brain works right, you work right and everyone needs a little help.

When you look after your brain, the results are amazing. This session will give you the tools to boost your brain power, Improve your thinking, and improve your health. It is based on the latest cutting-edge neuroscience research.

You will learn:

• the #1 job of your brain
• how to eat right, to think right
• how to get rid of negative thoughts
• the #1 food for your brain (you probably don’t eat this right now)
• how to improve your reading skills
• how to improve your memory
• how to outwit Alzheimer’s disease
• the 3 things every brain must have
  and much more!
• Brain Boosting Secrets is packed with tips, stories, ideas & strategies to improve your greatest asset……your brain.

This presentation can be a keynote, or a workshop. The length of time of the session is flexible. It will also be customized for your organization.

STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER ….WITH YOUR BRAIN IN MIND.
Learning to Study with Your Brain in Mind

You can make this your child’s best year ever in school!

Smart students have secrets. What does it take to be a superior student? The most important secret is a great study strategy! Terry Small’s student success system shows your kids how to take charge of their time and succeed! Parents and students attend this seminar together to learn proven strategies and study secrets that have helped 260,000 students to excel.

“If you ever get a chance to hear Terry Small speak you MUST go. He is amazing! ” – Anne Youngs, Chapel Glen Elementary School, Indianapolis

Guaranteed: better results, self-confidence, more free time, and fun learning! Learning how to learn has never been more important than today. Come and learn how! You will have fun and be entertained. The seminar is suitable for students of all abilities in Gr. 4 to 12. This seminar sold out early last time so call early! Get a head start on good grades.

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

• Study more efficiently, in less time.
• Ace exams!
• Take the best notes in your school.
• Improve your memory.
• Tackle your textbooks with confidence.
• Use the #1 Study Technique in the world and much more…

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM DIFFERENT?

It is based on the latest research on the brain and learning, not opinion.
It’s the real stuff from national study skills expert Terry Small! Terry has trained over 260,000 students.  It is proven to work! Clear easy to use ideas.

TRIPLE YOUR READING SPEED
You can read faster, remember more, and get great results!

Do you have enough time to read? Are you tired of feeling info-whelmed? Too many emails? Have you ever finished a page and asked yourself, “What did I just read?” Chances are, you are reading far below your capabilities.

Whether you are a student, business person, or a recreational reader… you can quickly, easily, and dramatically improve speed and comprehension! Now you can take control of your reading with international learning expert Terry Small. You can start reading faster today.

Using the latest discoveries about the brain and learning, Terry has trained over 230,000 people to boost their reading power, and move ahead at school or on the job!

In addition, vocabulary enrichment will be stressed. Invest in yourself! Knowledge is power! Learning to learn, in a fast changing world, has never been more important.

” It was an awesome presentation! I came home with more than reading skills I came home excited to learn more about the brain! Looking forward to more presentations, Terry! ” – Larraine Burrus, Vancouver

You will:

• Get the most powerful reading tool ever invented.
• Quickly increase your reading speed.
• Learn the #1 secret of comprehension. (It’s not what you think.)
• Save a lot of time!
• Learn memory enhancing techniques.
• Learn the real reason reading is so good for your brain.
• Improve your vocabulary.
• Learn motivational tips, plus advice on goal-setting and time management.
• Decide what to read, and what not to read.
• Understand confusing, or poorly written material.
• And tons more……

Even if you consider yourself a hopelessly ‘slow reader’, this time tested seminar will work for you! At last, a speed reading program that works!

LAUGHING MATTERS
Using Humour in the Classroom to Improve student Learning

Learning increases with laughter!

Brain research has a great deal to say about the role of humour in learning. Laughter is a great gift that we can give to our students, and an important skill that we can model.

The brain opens up to new ideas when a laugh begins, and if a new idea slips in at that moment, it has a chance to grow.

“Our staff would like to thank you for your engaging presentation. You made us laugh, and you gave us so much to think about…..WOW!” – Delta Secondary School Professional Development Committee, Delta

Laughter can make learning a joyous experience. It provides a valuable “brain state change” for students.

The benefits include:

• increased flow of brain neuro-transmitters
• increased attention levels
• greater rapport
• lower physical and mental stress
• increased retention
• enhanced self-esteem
• increased optimism
• greater creativity
• increased divergent thinking
• and many others!

In this highly entertaining session, you will learn how to use humour and laughter to promote better, faster learning! Many practical ideas will be presented that you can begin using in the classroom right away.

Remember, students need laughter in order to learn.

This presentation can be a keynote, or a workshop. The length of time of the session is flexible. It will also be customized for your group.

STUDY FOR SUCCESS
Discover the Secrets of Smart Students

Have you ever noticed that the most intelligent people in your class aren’t always the ones who get straight A’s? How do they do it? The answer is simple: They’ve discovered that earning high grades requires more than just a good brain. It requires mastery of a method.

Good learning skills are key to success in school – and life.

Study for Success gives you practical, no-nonsense advice on maximizing your learning experience. It’s based on the latest, cutting-edge brain science.

You will learn to apply a powerful new system of learning and remembering to all types of materials (and score higher on tests and final exams).

This effective system emphasizes learning rather than rote memory. Boredom is eliminated through “focussed, active learning”. No more getting to the bottom of a page and wondering what you just read.

Becoming a Master Learner requires mastery of a method. This seminar has proven to be so effective that you are guaranteed to improve your learning and/or grades (even if you are already getting high grades).

Also guaranteed: increased self-confidence, more free time and more fun in learning. If you need to be able to learn quickly and understand what you learn, you need to take this seminar.

Study better, test smarter, get great grades and……

• Manage your time.
• Prepare for test day, and overcome anxiety.
• Increase your ability to retain facts and lists and perform better on exams.
• Take accurate and helpful notes.
• Learn the best exam tricks of the trade!
• Discover the #1 study technique on the planet!
• Set up a brain-based study environment.
• Learn to use music to accelerate your learning.
• Raise your grades in every class.

GROWING A CHILD’S BRAIN – DEVELOPING EVERYDAY GENIUS
The brain builds itself one day at a time.

Neuroscience has a great deal to say about the world of potential that resides within every child. Early childhood is an important time for the human brain and teachers play a critical role. As a teacher you have enormous power to shape children’s attitudes about learning, and you can profoundly influence their self-perceptions and expectations of success.

How would you like to extend your skills, knowledge, and experience so that children can build confidence, achievement, and self-esteem?

And how would you like new tools and ideas to make your work more fun and produce confident, eager learners?

You will learn many practical tips and strategies that you can use immediately in your class and with the parents of your children.

Teachers are important architects of the child’s brain. You will learn and discover:

• how the brain processes information.
• the 6 positive environmental triggers.
• the importance of developing a Growth Mindset.
• why the discovery of mirror neurons may be the most important discovery about the brain in 400 years.
• why brain state and strategy are just as important as content.
• the top Brain Engagement Principles.
• the #1 way on the planet to capture a child’s attention.
• how music affects the brain and learning.
• how to boost attention.
• how to teach from and to the “Mind’s Eye”.
• how humour accelerates learning.
• and much, much more!

Participants: parents, teachers, specialists, and administrators.

This session is lively, humorous, and interactive. You will leave with new knowledge and many eye-opening ideas that will make this year different.

MORE THAN A STORY – HOW WORDS CAN CHANGE THE BRAIN
Stories can move mountains.

Stories are how our brains learn best, affecting and shaping us. They are the most effective communication tool we have. In fact, stories are the #1 brain state changer on the planet because they connect brain and heart. People don’t connect with charts, graphs, and documents. We connect with people. So if you want to energize and influence people, use stories.

” Terry this is so important. Thank you for your constant bright content. It’s medicine for me! ” ~ Leah Ward, Maximus Canada Employment Services

People accept ideas more readily when brains are in story-mode as opposed to an analytical mind-set! Brain science tells us why.

Everyone loves a good story. In this cutting-edge seminar you will discover the latest neuro-scientific findings on how stories affect the brain, and why leaders, teachers, parents, coaches, all of us should tell more stories. A story told, at the right time, gives people a picture, not of who they are, but who they might become. It provides hope for the future.

Our love of storytelling reveals much about the workings of the mind.

“Authenticity is your greatest character strength, Terry, and you are a real embodiment of it. Never stop inspiring people around you! We need it. Thank you for spending the time. It was an experience I will never forget. We’ll keep in touch. Thank you again!” ~ George Kokolas, Express Publishing, Athens, Greece

This is one of Terry’s favourite talks to deliver. During this presentation you will:

• be inspired by great stories.
• discover why our love of stories is its own story!
• master the art and disciple of narrative, and become a better storyteller yourself!
• discover why stories transport the brain… scientists have a name for this…
• learn why words + neuroplasticity matter.
• why stories play a pivotal role in change.
• why stories provide hope … which is as vital to the brain as oxygen!
• learn how to integrate stories into any subject matter, conversation, or negotiation.
• why storytelling is not the “icing”, it’s the “cake”.
• learn where to find great stories… and much more!

Storytelling can be used to handle the most important and difficult challenges of life, leadership, and learning … sparking people to work together and move into a positive future. You have a story to tell. Tell it well and you will create a shared experience with your listeners that can have lasting results.

“Tell the right story at the right time to the right people and make a difference!”

THE BUSINESS OF LEARNING
Preparing Your Mind for the Future

The success you achieve in life depends on the knowledge you possess. But today, with vast amounts of information pouring in every minute from hundreds of sources, acquiring the knowledge you need has become a major challenge. This session gives you clear and practical ideas to help you learn anything better, easier, faster – and to help you master the skills of absorbing, retaining and using knowledge more effectively.

In this humorous, results-oriented seminar, you will learn:

• how to overcome limiting beliefs that block your ability to learn and to succeed;
• how to set up a “brain friendly” environment that supports learning and work;
• how to reduce stress from information overload;
• how to read faster and remember more
• how to think more creatively
• how to take amazing notes
• You will also learn the #1 skill that experts agree is the most crucial to your success
• and much more!