BACKGROUND OF SEAN'S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP WORK

In July 2010, Sean Campbell visited Tunisia on behalf of AMIDEAST, an organization dedicated to improving cross-cultural understanding between the United States and the Middle East. In Tunisia, Sean participated in the fifth annual Language Village Nabeul (LVN) program, a summer language camp organized by the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education, which aims to expose Tunisian students to native English speakers, allowing them to improve their ability to communicate in English.

Upon learning that Sean Campbell is a professional speaker in the United States, LVN's administrative director Hichem Hlioui asked Sean to develop and implement a public speaking course for any interested students. Sean developed a curriculum for the LVN students in the public speaking course, aiming to not only develop students' capacity for public speaking, but to develop their confidence and comfort in articulately sharing their thoughts and beliefs with others.

The course started with only six students in the first session of LVN, but by the end of the second session, consisted of twenty-four committed students who were very grateful to develop their speaking skills. In one instance, a girl came to the workshop talking about how she had a fear of public speaking. Before coming to LVN, she had turned down a job opportunity to teach English at a summer program because of her shyness. After a week of the public speaking workshop, of having to face her fears and phobias head on, she contacted her potential employer to see if the job position was still open.

The program was well-received by students and LVN faculty alike, and now, after having such a positive experience, Sean is committed to continuing to foster young speakers and leaders that can make a difference in their nation – and world – for generations to come.

"CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & CONFIDENCE BUILDING THROUGH ENGLISH PUBLIC SPEAKING" SEMINAR

Advanced English students, ages 14-25

Intensive five-day seminar

Students will collaborate with Sean Campbell, professional youth speaker and advocate in the United States. Students will learn valuable presentation techniques and skills while studying and practicing the art of speech making. Simultaneously, students will gain a deeper appreciation of American culture and develop a better articulation of similarities between their culture and American culture, by both listening to and preparing presentations that foster cross cultural understanding. Through an intensive training designed to provide instant feedback and "in the moment" learning, students will gain confidence and competency in English public oral expression. This, paired with greater appreciation and understanding for various cultures, will allow students to develop qualities needed to be twenty-first century leaders.

LOGISTICS

For more information, including key objectives of the seminar, seminar structure, availability, references, cost, schedule, etc., please contact Sean at sean@ambitiontoachieve.com.