Timothy A. Northburg brings a variety of topics and activities to schools, the classroom, events and organizations. Mr. Northburg promises to make the visit fun and educational. It is his goal to inspire and motivate others into action. Here is a sample of the modules he shares with students and organizations. (A combination of modules can be arranged to fit your school, event or organization's needs)
THE IMPORTANCE OF GOALS: This module shares with the class his experience setting and working towards goals. What is a goal? What is a BHAG goal? Goals vs. dreams. How to set goals.
ULTIMATE SUCCESS: This module outlines a definition of success. What does success mean to you? What does it look like? In the end, each student will write down his or her own definition of success.
THE ESSENCE OF WRITING: This module shares the importance of style and grammar. Mr. Northburg will also discuss Setting, Plot, Characterization, Conflict, Theme. Classroom exercises are available, if time permitted.
GETTING A BOOK PUBLISHED: Does a book just appear on the shelf in the bookstore? No. This module explains there is a lot of hard work and a process to getting a book published. What are the steps involved? Research, Writing, Editing, Synopsis, Letters, Querying Agents, More Editing, Publisher, Distribution, Marketing.
VISION BOARDS: This activity is an extension of the Goals and Success module or can be done separately. The students will be asked to bring to class photos, magazines, and articles related to a goal that they have, or what is important to them in their life. Students will cut, paste and create a vision board for their goal/important thing on posterboard that they can take home with them and put in a visible place.
YOU GET AS YOU GIVE: This module discusses the simple principle of the law of return. This simple law is at work in our lives everyday, at school, at home, at work, on the playground, in sports, or in activities. The effort you put in is what you get out. Mr. Northburg shares simple examples of this to illustrate how this principle works.
General Rates
--School Visits:
Full day (maximum of five sessions) $200 plus travel fee*
Half day (Colorado schools only, 2-3 sessions) $100
--Evening Events and Conferences:
Speaking fee $50 per hour, plus travel fee*
--Out of State Events and Conferences:
Speaking fee $100 per hour, plus travel fee*
*The travel fee is $100 for travel beyond the first thirty miles from Fort Collins. If out of state, travel fee is $100 plus air fare and lodging (not included in speaking fee) please schedule a minimum of two full days.
Please e-mail me to schedule a school, event or organization visit. Please let me know where you are and what modules you would like.
