TALKS
Nikki Bush offers a number of inspirational talks and interactive workshops:
- *NEW* Brand Teacher?© (Talk)
Teachers think they are one homogenous group – but are they? Parents do not see teachers in the same way. We have labels and descriptions for every teacher based on how we perceive them, on their strengths, talents, abilities, personalities and weaknesses. Read more.
- *NEW* Children Living In The Red Zone?© (Talk)
Children of all ages are suffering from burnout and it’s starting as early as preschool. What are we doing? Are our children living in the red zone called overload? If your child has no time for play dates with friends and you no longer have time to play games with each other, then you are living in the red zone. Get out, as quickly as you can! Read more.
- *NEW* Bridging The Digital Divide© (Talk)
Move beyond the hype and scary stories about technology and social media in this interactive, conversational workshop about our changing world and why our tweens and teens are so attracted to it. Read more.
- Big Kid Fun™ (Workshop)
Big Kid Fun© is for all those parents (and grandparents) who have been asking “What next? What do we do with our children over the age of seven?” This workshop is designed for families with 8 – 99 year olds who love to have fun. Read more.
- Toy Talk®
TOY TALK is an annual event held every November that should not to be missed. This three hour experience will make shopping for your children a breeze and will help you spend your money wisely. Find out what’s hot in toys and games for 0 – 12 year olds. Read more.
- *NEW* Birthday Talk™
Birthday Talk is for busy mums (or dads) of 2 – 8 year olds who attend a lot of children’s parties. Nikki chats about the social issues and etiquette around birthday parties as well inspiring you with lots of creative party ideas, and advising you what to buy for gifts.
- Parenting On The Run® (Workshop)
In this acclaimed talk Nikki introduces the concept of cheating time by showing you how time spent in the car, doing household chores and activities or waiting for appointments, can be turned into valuable connection time with you and your child. Who should attend? All parents of children from 2 – 10 years. Read more.
- Connecting With Children Through The Noise And Clutter©
Today’s children are born with a mouse in one hand and your wallet in the other. This presentation has been designed to help parents better understand how the noise of technology and the clutter of consumerism influence the way children are developing. Read more.
- Beyond The Nappy Bag™ (Workshop)
(Previously called Nuts & Bolts)
A fun and interactive workshop covering the specific perceptual skills your child needs to acquire within the first 6 years of life in order to be ready for school as well as how to really be creative with your classic toys. Come prepared to play. Who should attend? Parents of 2 – 5 year olds. Read more.
- Future-Proof Your Child® (Talk):
This thought provoking multi-media presentation, peppered with personal anecdotes, will introduce you to the X-factors required for success in 2020 and beyond, providing many practical ideas to help children to develop them from an early age. Suitable for anyone involved in raising children of any age, from parents to teachers, aunts, uncles, grandparents and even parents to be. Read more.
- Connect The Tots© (Workshop)
After this fascinating, fun and interactive workshop, which showcases the importance of “putting together and taking apart”, you will never look at a packet of Jelly Tots or any construction toy in the same way again! Suitable for parents of both boys and girls from 2 to 10 years of age. Read more.
- Get Outta your head© (Team Building Workshop)
Creative parenting expert, Nikki Bush will show your team how easy it is to connect through the process of play – by getting outta their heads. Read more.
- Grannies In Action© (Workshop)
This fun and informative one hour presentation will bring grandparents up to date on how young children learn and how playing with their grandchildren and spending fun, quality time with them, can help create solid foundations for life. Read more.
- Pearls For Parents© (Talk)
This one hour talk highlights some of the most common pearls of wisdom Nikki has documented from the many interviews she has done with specialists over the years. Read more.
WHEN SELECTING A TALK OR WORKSHOP:
Meeting planners should consider the following factors as they will influence the selection of the appropriate presentation for your group:
- Number of people : This will determine how interactive the presentation can be.
- Type of group : Provide info about your group so that the message can be accurately targeted, eg. Mostly mothers, mothers of under three’s or over three’s, mothers and fathers, expectant parents, full-time working parents, grandparents etc.
- Type of venue : School classroom, hall, auditorium.
- Type of seating: : Can seating be rearranged easily during the talk for process work? Is the seating fixed or tiered eg. In an auditorium?
- Allocated time : One hour for a talk One and a half to three hours for a workshop.
- Outcome : What message do you want your audience to take home? Do you want them to acquire skills? Do you want a take home handout?
- Costs : Will vary depending on the type of function, number of delegates and the venue (out of town or local).
For discussion. Most of these presentations can be converted into shorter talks or longer workshops, depending on your requirements. The time allocation mentioned is just a guideline.
Equipment requirements for a presentation are:
- Data projector
- Screen
- No lectern just a small table for Nikki’s laptop at the front of the room where she will be speaking
- Microphone if there are more than 50 people (handheld cordless or lapel mic are preferable as she moves around, particularly during Parenting on the Run)
- Audio / sound cable if you select a talk with movie clips and music
- A table for book sales if you are not supplying books as part of the goodie bags
- Access to a plugpoint for the credit card machine or supply an extension cord
To check out Nikki’s schedule of events click here.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO MAKE BOOKINGS, CONTACT:
Nikki Bush
Tel: (011) 462-1828
Cell: 083 265 5754
