Michele Cushatt - Writer and Speaker

Speaking

Michele is experienced in a wide variety of venues, including conferences, Bible studies, multi-day retreats, Christmas brunches, MOPS groups, radio programs, writers groups, dinners, training events and other special engagements. For a speaking packet, answers to your questions, or to schedule Michele for your next event, please e-mail info[at]michelecushatt[dot]com or call (303) 517-6651.

General Topics:

• Reclaiming the Art of Connection: Although opportunities for connection abound as never before, the latest statistics show loneliness is on the rise. We crave relationship, and Facebook, Twitter and our iPhone apps aren’t cutting it. Relationships don’t just happen; they require desire, intentionality and good old fashioned hard work. Relearn eight skills to move from isolation to intimacy in your relationships.
• A Passion for Intercession: Based on an article written for Today’s Christian Woman, Michele shares the benefits of following through on a well-meaning “I’ll pray for you” and a few easy-to-follow steps to turn intention into powerful intercession.
• First Love Finesse, Moving from Distant to Intimate in Your Relationship With God: Juggling responsibilities, expectations and the unrelenting demands of day-to-day life can leave a woman weary, lonely and longing for a soul-filling connection. Unfortunately, it’s often the most needed relationships that receive the least attention. It takes a certain finesse to grow a day-to-day intimacy with God in the midst of the chaos, but it’s not impossible. Unlock the keys to a God-full heart, even when the rest of life seems to be running on empty.

For Women, Moms and Families:

• Mosaics, Finding the Beauty in a Blended Family: Often blended and step families endure the weight of a less-desirable label: Broken families. And to be honest, at times the ongoing challenges of a blended family make it feel broken indeed, overwhelmingly so. Like glass mosaics, beauty is uncovered when the pieces are masterfully placed in a design entirely their own. Learn truths that will reveal the beauty in your unique family, and the skills needs to craft a blended family that will last.
• Mom’s Rules For the Pool, How to Swim Through the Mothering Years Without Drowning: Grab hold of three lifelines for staying afloat–and maybe even thriving!–during the chaos of the parenting years.
• Fabulous Moments for a Family on the Fly: Life may be flying by, but you don’t have to miss it. Michele shares her quick and easy-to-implement ways to turn ordinary family moments into fabulous ones.
• Good Mom, Lonely Mom: Being a mom can be a lonely job. Early mornings, late nights, interrupted conversations, date nights stolen by one crisis after another, and all this with very few expressions of gratitude. While molding and shaping and loving and keeping, it’s easy for moms to neglect their own need for connection. Find relief for your loneliness and discover a few tips to breathing life back into your heart and (over-18) relationships.

For Writers:

• The Powerful Pitch: Whether meeting with an editor, agent or even a potential reader, how you pitch your book or project idea will determine your level of success. In this class you will learn the three essentials to crafting a fabulous pitch, work on a pitch for your current project, and have the opportunity to practice it with immediate and constructive feedback.
• The Author as Speaker: The most effective book promotion is the author herself! Don’t wait until your book is published or an invitation to speak arrives to learn the secrets of captivating a live audience with an irresistible presence. Unlock the keys to presenting yourself on a stage as well as you do on paper (NOTE: Michele is a Certified Speaker Trainer for Dynamic Communicators Workshops, Nashville, TN)
• The Write Business: Though most writers would prefer to spend their day creating stories and multiplying word count, establishing longevity as a writer also requires savvy business sense. Turn your hobby and passion into a career by identifying your unique message, developing and honing your brand, creating multiple products, and broadening your market. This is an interactive class.