Personal Growth Programs For Teens

Courtesy For A Lifetime!

As a motivational speaker for teens, HOSA (Health, Occupations Students of American) and GA Tech Student Association to mention a few, I am grooming some of these top teens for ambassadorship utilizing my Personal Growth Programs. My most popular seminar to accomplish this is called: “The Triple A’s.” It stands for: Attitude, Attention, and Appearance. It makes an amazing positive impact on a teen’s future. “The Triple A’s” is suitable for all ages of teens. It is useful to refresh a student’s knowledge of courtesy between peers, to help them deal more successfully with their teachers and other adults in their life. It is a proven fact that polished manners can generate a good image for students in their school environment, their personal life and future business relationships. This seminar presents learning tools for the participants to learn ways to feel comfortable in school, social settings and business situations. In addition, my programs will help to improve the participant’s personal image by boosting their self-confidence, helping to improve relationships on all levels.

Beyond the basics, classes are fun and taught with humor, audience participation, improvisation and skits. There are materials that can be taken home for future reference. The seminars can be taught in a one-hour presentation (one segment is $500), half day ($750) or a full day workshop ($1,500). The rates are exclusive of travel expenses and handouts/workbooks ($1-$5).

For details and fees, email us!

"Thank you for a job well done! Wish all young people, and old, could have such learning opportunities."

Regina St. George,
GA. Dept. of Education

"On a scale of 1 to 10, Ms. Murphy was a 20! The point that stuck was, '...a smile has no language barrier.'"

Nekeisha Lynne Randall,
GA. Student Leadership Tour

"I have now heard "Attitude is Everything" twice and want to be your ambassador. The seminar is great for leadership, impression management and etiquette. I was very impressed and hope that more students can hear your important message."

Allen O. Seigler,III
President, GA. HOSA

Youth Program Menu

• “How’s Your Attitude, Appearance, Attention?” ... the triple A’s signature program 3 hour program
• "Attitude Is Everything” ... 1 hour program
• “Your Manners Are Showing!" ... lunch and learn 1 hour program
• “Guess Who’s Calling?” ... telephone courtesy 1 hour program
• “May I Fax You A ‘Thank-You Note?” ... fax, e-mail, cell phone courtesy 1 hour program
• “Hold The Foie Gras & Pass The BBQ” ... dining manners 2 hour program
• “Image Matters!” ... a full day program 6 hour program
• “Interview Skills” ... for the graduating senior (an on-line program) 1 hour program

* “e-Coaching Learning Solutions and Personal Marketing plans, Interview Skills”

1. How to prepare for a Successful Interview
2. How to package yourself for a Successful Interview
3. How to Deliver a Successful Interview

* These ONLINE PROGRAMS are $20 each

Click here to learn about our Lifestyle Classes for Kids

Lifestyle Classes for Kids

These classes are dedicated to my “littlest Sweet Pea,” Juliana Valentine McCourt, age 4, Sept. 11, 2001. This “sunshine” child was all about love. The Juliana Valentine McCourt Children's Education Fund, a foundation established in her memory to foster harmony, peace and understanding among the children of the world.

We offer a series of custom classes. Our age groups are: 4-6 for “Sweet Pea” tea parties, then 6-9, 10-12 and teens. Our purpose is to teach the basics.

The first emphasis is about good manners, sharing and caring. This consideration is applied to all our classes. This includes herb gardening, flower arranging, a wide assortment of craft projects and cooking skill development. There will be a special series pertaining to pre-teen and teen imaging. We teach brownie, girl, cub, and boy scout troops. Beyond 6 students, taught in your home, classes are held at The Paces Clubhouse or your location.

Here is a sampling of some available classes, to be scheduled around your busy ones:

From the Earth

• THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN AT THE PACES. We have a seasonal garden. This is an ongoing class that is educational and fun. Everyone gets to plant something in the garden, and for those who continue will help tend it, watch it grow, and share in the harvest!
• HERBS FROM THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN. This is a cooking/craft class where we will gather the herbs and learn of their ancient and current uses. We will paint and decorate bottles to make vinegars, dressings, or oils. Each child will take home a recipe and bottle.
• MINI FLOWER ARRANGING. This is a class about lovely ways to help decorate the family table or make little arrangements for your bedside. We will use real flowers, herbs, and hand-painted containers.

“HOW TO FRY ICE”
BASIC COOKING, 101

• CANNING AND JAMMING. Learn the basic techniques of making delicious jams and jellies and a yummy spread for buttermilk biscuits, scones or muffins. With the ABC’s of canning you will learn about the safe ways to preserve fresh foods.
• HEALTHY COOKING CLASS. We will learn to make several of the following; potato vidalia onion soup, carrot/tofu soup, garlic eggplant dip, focaccia, fresh apple sauce, meatloaf, veggie turkey burgers with pineapple sauce, sweet potato/peach salad, berry/oatmeal crisp.
• COOKIES AND CAKES. This is a fun class for all ages. We will make different kinds of cookies and cakes such as; a jelly bean cake, pineapple upside down cake, or something special for an upcoming holiday.
• GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN. We will make goodies such as pecan brownies in recycled painted boxes, mini cakes wrapped for giving, fresh pasta sauce, etc. This is a “hands-on” fun class.
• * LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! (4 part class.) We will learn how to plan a balanced meal, set up the ambiance, time a meal correctly, and to clean as we go. Simple suppers will be made by you with recipes to take back home. We will set a proper and pretty table, create a flower arrangement and “break bread together.” The last class option, is to invite your parents for a supper you’ve prepared, at our home or yours. (Host family pays for cost of dinner.) This 10 hour series is $250.
• * COOKING WITH THE “BIG PEAS.” Parents and kids learn to make a meal together, including making a flower arrangement, setting the table in a creative way and cleaning up! Everyone gets to take home a recipe and any leftovers! This would be taught in your home or ours. For Parent/child, it is $150 per 3 hour class. A minimum of 4 parents each with a child is required. (Food/drink costs would be additional.)

“COOL CRAFTS”
(Sophisticated craft classes are available for adults at $60 per two hour session)

• THE LATEST CRAFTS BY PLAID. Plaid Enterprises, Inc. (Folk Art® paint and the best in their field of new products) has trained us in their latest techniques of painting on glass, mosaics, “faster plaster,” a stained glass effect, stamping/stenciling, and fabric painting.
• HOLIDAY DECORATING AND GIFT MAKING. These continuous classes are centered around each holiday. To prepare for them, we will discuss the tradition and then make decorations or gifts for friends and family.
• A CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIP. We will gather natural leaves/ materials from our environment and make a circle wreath of friendship to give away to someone special. (bring a glue gun, if you have one.)

CUSTOMS, DECORUM, AND GOOD MANNERS

• THE GOOD HABIT OF BEING NICE, GRATEFUL, AND THOUGHTFUL. This is designed to help children realize that “it is more blessed to give than to receive.” We will bring photos/ momentous to create letters and simple gifts to people we care about. We will make a series of “thinking about you” cards.
• *GOOD MANNERS FOR A LIFETIME. We will cover everything from greeting one another to addressing adults. We will discuss the importance of eye contact and firm handshakes, proper telephone etiquette, and good manners from situations at school to the dining room table. We will practice the art of listening and responding politely. This is taught in an informal environment where children participate by decorating the table, making the meal and clearing and cleaning, A 4 hour class is $150 per child.
• *A “SWEET PEA” TEA PARTY. (For 4-6 year olds) This is about preparing our tea sandwiches and minature trifles, setting a pretty table and Good Manners. This class is 3 hours at $100 per child.
• THE ART OF STORYTELLING. This is a fun afternoon of sharing a story where each child participates by reading in character (with simple costumes.) This increases a child’s ability to read out loud and use his/her imagination for a make believe character.

RE-IMAGING FOR PRE-TEENS AND TEENS

• * “BEING THE BEST THAT GOD MADE YOU TO BE.” This self-esteem day or evening class is about learning to establish good habits and setting healthy goals and who we are becoming. We will discuss the way we wear our hair, our walk and talk, what we eat, how we sleep, our attitude and self-confidence. One session, $200.
• *BASIC IMPROVISATION AND COMMERCIAL AUDITION TECHNIQUES. Having auditioned and shot over 100 commercials, we will guide you in TV techniques. We will begin with improvisations, then read from commercial material. Your work will be taped. (The cost is $60 per 2 hour period.
• *“STAGE FRIGHT.” This class teaches the child techniques to relax, gain confidence and keep him/her focused. A bio is written ahead and practiced orally in a safe and loving environment (As we suffered painful fear of public speaking as a child, there is a lot of compassion and resolve! A 2 hour session is $60 and a private, $100 per hour.
• COME TO YOUR SENSES. Does your child know how to “center down,” be quiet and really see, smell, taste, feel, hear? We will participate in a nature walk and do a series of exercises to increase awareness of our environment. This will include relaxation techniques and enhancement of our senses.

Take a series of classes and build these with other schoolmates, scouts, or family. We also create birthday themes and can cater your party. Except for the special classes with an asterisk, the sessions are $20 per hour per participant. A minimum of 4 children is required. A private class is $100 per hour. (A 50% deposit is required if made a week or more ahead. There is a 100% cancellation fee, if not canceled 48 hours in advance.)

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About Zacki Murphy
Partial Bio

I have been a spokesperson for International L'Oreal, Family Circle Magazine (design and food contributor, a stylist and collaborator), The USO (in Vietnam), and have appeared in my own lifetime segments on Good Morning America. Aside from my professional skills as a spokesperson, my personal skills in the arena of emotional intelligence gives me an instant connection with teens.

I served on the board of Hale House in Harlem when Mother Clara Hale, my mentor was involved and The Walter Hoving (Founder of Tiffany's) Home in upstate New York. This was a Christian home for girls out of prison or just coming off the streets and this avenue of approach is much of the experienced backbone for my Teen Programs.

Known as "Ms. Manners of Atlanta," I have developed an informal, fun way for teens to learn their "P's" and "Q's". I also consult, train, and write programs for Impression Management, Inc., an internationally renowned image communications company, and benchmark the Image Development and Communication Skills for Entry Level to CEO's for the past 18 years.

A few of our programs that would be relevant to your organization:

• Dining Etiquette: The Art Of Doing Business
• Restaurant and Dining Manners
• Building Customer Relations
• Interacting Effectively With Customers
• Reaching The Customer Through Empathy