Anissa Smith Training Services
Facilitator | Coach | Trainer
"Transformation and Success Coach helping you understand and walk in your divine purpose!"
Email: anissa.smith@anissasmithtraining.com
Phone: (703) 646-0162
Fax: (703) 649-0107
About
Meet Anissa, a dedicated professional with over 30 years of experience empowering at-risk youth and their families as an Executive Director in the non-profit sector, as well as a Foster Parent, and Therapeutic Foster Care provider. However, her expertise doesn't stop there.
With 30+ years of commitment to personal and business growth and development, Anissa has also been a guiding force for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and faith-based organizations. Her extensive experience in these areas includes a diverse range of support and development in Business Operations and Human Resources.
As a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the esteemed Maxwell Leadership Team, Anissa empowers individuals and business leaders to sharpen their skills, enhance team effectiveness, and elevate overall personal, professional, and business performance.
Her profound commitment to personal and business growth and development makes her the ideal partner for anyone seeking to make a difference and achieve unparalleled success in every area of their lives.
Why Personal Development
Personal growth is an ongoing process of self-improvement, self-awareness, and skill development. It enhances adaptability, relationships, productivity, confidence, and overall well-being. Here's a concise overview:
Why It Matters:
- Self-Awareness: Understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals forms the foundation of personal growth.
- Learning: Lifelong learning through education, experiences, and reading expands your horizons.
- Adaptability: It equips you to handle life's challenges and changes.
- Relationships: Better interpersonal skills lead to healthier connections.
- Productivity: Effective habits and time management boost productivity.
- Confidence: Achieving goals builds confidence.
Methods:
- Goals: Set clear goals for direction and motivation.
- Reflection: Self-assess regularly through journaling and meditation.
- Feedback: Seek input from mentors and peers.
- Learning: Attend workshops and courses for skill development.
- Support Network: Surround yourself with growth-oriented people.
Benefits:
- Fulfillment: Personal growth aligns actions with values and passions.
- Happiness: It increases overall life satisfaction.
- Health: Promotes well-being through healthier habits.
- Career: Opens doors to opportunities and advancement.
- Resilience: Equips you to handle setbacks effectively.
In conclusion, personal growth is a lifelong journey of self-improvement, enhancing various aspects of life for a more fulfilling existence. Embrace it, set goals, seek knowledge, and nurture personal growth to become your best self. Remember, it's not a destination but a continuous pursuit.
Youth Programs
This 7-week virtual training program designed for youth in Independent Foster Care Programs. Ignite Potential equips them with the tools they need to thrive in all aspects of life. The program is designed to address some of the issues that our youth face when transitioning from Foster Care to becoming Self-Sustaining Young Adults.
IGNITE POTENTIAL
Empowering Youth for Success
Curriculum includes:
Personal Growth What is it and Why is it Important
Building Effective Communication Skills
Setting & Achieving Meaningful Goals
Building Strong Relationships
Job Preparation and Mastering the Interview
Understanding Social Norms and Etiquette in the Workplace
Review Session and Q & A Session
Benefits
Participants Will:
- Discover Their Potential
- Develop Leadership Skills
- Build Confidence & Resilience
- Gain Essential Lifeskills
Individual & Group Programs
The Growth Mastery Program
This training curriculum will help you understand how personal growth really works, and how you can develop yourself to become a more effective and fulfilled individual. You will learn how to build up your sense of purpose and become more successful in every area of your life. Understand your growth journey to become the person you are destined to be!
Dreams Tested, Dreams Achieved
Your dreams possess immense power, capable of inspiring and empowering you. But can they truly reward you? In the course on realizing your dreams, you'll learn the essential steps to transform your dreams into reality. Many individuals fail to reach their potential because their dreams remain abstract.
'Put Your Dream to the Test'
guides you in solidifying your vision and strengthening your commitment, to your vision and goals.
Discover Success through Connection
Learn the art of powerful connection. Gain insights into five key principles and practices, such as finding common ground, simplifying communication, and staying authentic, essential for personal and professional success. Unleash your potential and elevate your relationships – enroll now!
Achieving Authentic Success
Success is an ongoing journey, not a fixed destination, characterized by harnessing strengths, minimizing weaknesses, and focusing on life's most important aspects. 'How to be a REAL Success' provides crucial insights into achieving success, whether you're in public service or the corporate world. Explore the four fundamental pillars of success: Relationships, Equipping, Attitude, and Leadership.
What is Coaching
Coaching is a powerful tool for personal and professional development. It involves a collaborative
partnership between a coach and a client, aimed at helping the client identify and achieve their goals.
Through effective questioning, active listening, and providing guidance, a coach supports their clients in discovering their strengths, overcoming challenges, and unlocking their full potential.
Benefits to Coaching
Personal growth: Coaching helps young people develop self-awareness, confidence, and resilience, fostering personal growth and self-discovery.
Goal setting: Coaches help youth define and set meaningful gals, guiding them to create a clear vision for their future and develop a roadmap to achieve it.
Improved decision-making: Coaching equips young individuals with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, empowering them to make better decisions and choices in various aspects of life.
Enhanced self-esteem: Through supportive guidance, coaching helps boost self-esteem and self-worth, enabling young people to believe in their abilities and succeed.
Improved academic performance: Coaches assist in developing effective study skills, time management techniques, and organizational strategies, contributing to improved academic performance.
Stress management: Coaching equips young individuals with stress management techniques, helping them cope with challenges, balance their responsibilities, and maintain overall well-being.
Enhanced communication skills: Coaches support young adults in developing effective communication skills, including active listening, assertiveness, and conflict resolution, facilitating healthier relationships.
Career guidance: Coaches help youth explore their interests, talents, and passions, providing guidance in making informed career choices and navigating the professional world.
Leadership development: Coaching fosters leadership skills in young individuals, promoting qualities such as teamwork, decision-making, and organizational abilities, crucial for future success.
Improved relationships: Through coaching, young people gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others, resulting in improved relationships with family, friends, and peers.
Resilience and adaptability: Coaches encourage resilience and adaptability in youth, teaching them how to bounce back from setbacks, embrace change, and quickly recover from challenges.
Confidence in decision-making: Coaching empowers young people to trust their own judgment, make decisions confidently, and take ownership of their choices.
Time management skills: Coaches assist youth in prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and finding a healthy work-life balance.
Motivation and accountability: Coaches provide motivation, encouragement, and hold young individuals accountable for their commitments and actions, fostering a sense of responsibility.
Life skills development: Coaching helps young adults acquire essential life skills such as problem-solving, goal setting, adaptability, resilience, self-reflection, and emotional intelligence, preparing them for a successful future.
Key Points to Success
- Set clear goals: It’s crucial to set specific goals for yourself, both
short- term and long-term.
- Write them down and make a plan to achieve.
- Believe in yourself: You have the power to achieve your goals and overcome any obstacles in your path. Have faith in your abilities and
work hard to make your dreams a reality.
- Take action: Don't just dream about success, take action and make it happen. Every small step you take gets you closer to achieving your goals.
- Learn from your failures: Failure is a natural part of the learning process. Don't be discouraged by setbacks, use them as an opportunity to learn and grow.
- Be persistent: Success doesn't come overnight. Keep working hard and stay committed to your goals, even when faced with challenges.
- Surround yourself with positive people: Being around positive, supportive people can help you maintain a positive mindset and keep you motivated.
- Stay focused and organized: Stay updated and be organized in your work. A little bit of focus will take you a long way
- Be open to new opportunities: Keep an open mind and be willing to step outside of your comfort zone. You never know where a new opportunity might lead you!
