Brief Summary

Our level of self esteem greatly determines how well we work and play with others, how well we handle our responsibilities, and how far we go in life. Randy creates memorable characters and puts them into sketch scenarios that highlight crucial strategies for success. The focus is on recognizing the importance of developing skills, establishing and increasing our personal support system, embracing a positive attitude, and tune into our ability to be resilient. It's an educational message wrapped in top quality entertainment. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Here's what the Pittsford School District, Pittsford, NY and the University of New Hampshire had to say about Full Esteem Ahead.

Session Objectives:

1	Enjoy this presentation.
2	Identify people in our lives who are part of our support system.
3	Understand the connection between resiliency and a positive attitude.
3	Adopt a personal self-esteem-building action plan.

Set Up

Opening metaphor - The "Star" in All of Us - Apple and knife (6 minutes) 3rd grader's definition of self esteem (2 minutes)

Building The Acronym S. T. E. A. M.

S	Self Esteem Data & Goal Setting anecdote Skills explanation with juggling props (6 minutes)
T	Teaming & Support Systems Plate Spinning Metaphor w/assistant (12 minutes)
E	Enthusiasm and Energy Character Sketch "Ralphie's Extra Credit" (12 minutes ) Process the sketch with bottomless water vase (3 minutes )
A	Attitude with Altitude Character Sketch Sunny Day & Kinesthetic Crossover (8 minutes)
M	Make Someone's Day Harley Hotshot - a character sketch about lending a helping hand. (5 minutes)

Closure

Dr. Seuss quote while juggling 5 balls (2 minutes)