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Previous speaking events:

Regional Conference: Empowerment Initiative of Metro Detroit. (2019) Panel Discussion: “Taking Yourself to the Next Level”

Faith Covenant Church, Farmington Hills, Mi.: (2018) Topic: Organic Outreach for Ordinary People

LifeCare Christian Counseling Center, Westland, Mi. – Leadership Training: (2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)

Hope Community Church, Detroit, Mi. – Leadership Training: (2017) Topic: The Power of Leadership

Citadel of Faith Church, Detroit, Mi. – Leadership Retreat (2017)  Topics: Encourage with Credibility/ Compassionate Criticism

Evangelical Covenant Church  Great Lakes Regional Pastors Conference:  (2017)  Breakout Session Topic: “Compassionate Criticism”

Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2016 Fundraiser, Townsend Hotel, Birmingham, Mi. (2016) Keynote Speaker: The POWER of the Tiny “yes”.

Citadel of Faith Church, Detroit, Mi. – Leadership Training: (2016)  Topic: 3 Universal Motivators

Salvation Army Executive Team Training Series:  (2015-2016) Topics: DiSC Training, Communication Clarity, Encourage with Credibility, Compassionate Criticism, Managing Conflict, Coaching Skills.

Faith Covenant Church, Farmington Hills Women’s Ministry Event: (2015)  “Increasing Your God Moments”

Productive Training Services, Ann Arbor, Mi: (2015-1998), Over 2,000 presentations to clients in Southeastern Michigan, Midwestern States, Canada, Mexico

Leadership Institute Training: Dolan Corporation, Mpls., Mn.: (2013, 2012, 2011, 2010) Topic: 2-day Presentation Skills Training

American Society of Employers  Regional Conference:   7th Annual People/Progress/Profit Conference (2010); “Helping Employees Deal with Change Gracefully: Strategies for the H.R. Professional”

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Staff Retreat, Plymouth, Mi. (2008)  Topic: “Understanding Wired-in, God-given Behavior Preferences”  (using DiSC assessment)

NorthRidge Church, Plymouth, Mi.:  (2005-2003) On-Going Staff Training, Volunteer Leader Training

Brethren Church Pastors National Conference: (2001) Keynote / All Breakouts. Topic:  “Discovering Insights for Communicating Successfully” (Using DiSC Assessment to better understand how to work with differing personalities)”

National AIPE Conference Speaker: (1995)  Topic:  “Team Development”

Regional Conference:  Strive Network/ National Association of Female Executives: (1995)  Topic:  “Living on the Edge of Chaos – and Enjoying it”  (Dealing with the Inevitability of Change)

Regional Conferences (2) U.S. Office of Personnel Management, St. Louis, Mo.: (1991, 1992)   Topic:  “Public Speaking Skills”

Most requested training topics:

  • Motivation 101 for staff and volunteer leaders
  • The 3 “almost” universal motivators every ministry leader needs to know
  • Compassionate criticism when things go wrong
  • Encouragement that volunteers believe (because most of the time they don’t)
  • Resolving conflict without wrecking relationships
  • PLUS: CUSTOM programs designed to meet your unique needs

For more information on how I can help you with training, please contact me or schedule a free consultation session!

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Interview on the Chris Ayotte Show WMUZ

September 16, 2021 By //  by J.M. Kenny 1 Comment

I was interviewed on the Chris Ayotte Show WMUZ 103.5 FM.  Click here to listen. …

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If Volunteers are FREE, why can’t I find more of them?

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Volunteers don’t cost a thing. Ah, that's the myth, isn't it? If they're free, where are they …

Why Do Volunteers say NO?

April 25, 2019 By //  by J.M. Kenny Leave a Comment

Are you tired of hearing volunteers say NO? How do we get people off of the bench and into the …

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