·  Presentations & Workshops  ·  Consulting  ·   SHOSHOLOZA   Monica Knight is a transformational leader who is not afraid to do things differently. This Saskatoon based speaker and consultant prefers to share her experiences and relay her messages in a vibrant and memorable way, and as such incorporates music and dance into many of her presentations.   Often called the “pied piper of the prairies’, Monica empowers and inspires people and communities to move ahead. The music and culture that Monica experienced while living in South Africa informs her own personal style. While swaying to the beat of African drummers, Monica spreads a message of hope and urges each audience to move forward and fulfill their own vision for the future.   “In order to communicate our innate capacity for courage, determination, and tenacity, I choose to Dance. My speeches involve music and dance as a metaphor for the way economic development or change is approached. I often use symbols and allegories about empowerment, energy, creativity and the self imposed restrictions that we often build around ourselves and others – politically, emotionally and intellectually”.   Since arriving in Canada in 1995, Monica has conducted workshops and presentations to innumerable clients across the country.  She looks forward to working directly with clients to serve the individual needs of their organization or special event. Her presentations and workshops are interactive and often spawn attitudinal and life changing paradigm shifts.                                                                                                               back to top  x   PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS   Monica offers a broad array of keynote presentations and workshops — many with established themes. Keynote and workshop presentations range from a traditional 90 minutes to multi-day options.   She will be pleased to customize her presentation or workshop to the particular needs of the client. Monica is often asked to address the following issues: Personal, organizational and community economic development; Leadership; Effective goal setting; Team building [includes drum making, song writing and drumming circle]; Creative and innovative solutions for change management; Our youth, our future; Ubuntu: building business and community   Intrapreneurship   All messages are inherently inspirational.   Examples of Themed Presentations (All presentations 60 to 120 minutes long)   Title:       Shosholoza! Leadership in Action Topic:      Transformation, transition and development Audience: All Ages   Title:       Shosholoza! Entrepreneurs, Intrapreneurs & Seniorpreneurs Topic:      Of particular interest to volunteer groups and communities Audience: All Ages   Title:       Shosholoza! Starting the Buzz Topic:      Individuals, groups and organizations involved with economic development. Of                particular interest to communities that wish to rejuvenate via entrepreneurial                spirit of the pioneer. Audience: All Ages   Title:       Shosholoza! Dance to the Beat of Your Own Drum Topic:      Self-empowerment Audience: All Ages   Title:       Shosholoza! Sisters are Doing it for Themselves Topic:      Issues of concern mainly for women's conferences, particularly health, self                esteem and family violence Audience: Predominantly female   Title:       Shosholoza! Mentoring - Magic or Misery? Topic:      Education and Coaching Audience: Businesses, parents, educators and administrators   Title:       Shosholoza! Raise a little hell Topic:      Youth empowerment and the promotion of prairie entrepreneurship as a career Audience: Youth ages 16 to 24                                                                                                               back to top  x   CONSULTING   Monica is also available for specific organizational, business or community interventions and will be pleased to discuss your challenges and opportunities – at your convenience.     Shosholoza is a South African folk song with a beat and chant that can be likened to the sound of a train moving ahead. It is a Zulu word meaning to push forward, endeavor or strive, and it evokes a sense of pride.                                                                                                               back to top  x