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Workshops for TRIO, Upward Bound, Talent Search, GEAR UP, and first‑generation youth
Memory Techniques for
Memory Techniques for
Public Speaking & Study Skills
Public Speaking & Study Skills
Students often know what they want to say— but freeze when it’s time to speak.
This workshop teaches simple, powerful memory techniques that help students organize their thoughts, remember key points, and speak with confidence.
We also cover study strategies that improve retention and reduce stress.
Students leave with:
A repeatable method for preparing any speech
Tools to remember information quickly
Increased confidence in academic and leadership settings
Black History as Life Skills & Identity Formation
Black History as Life Skills & Identity Formation
Students learn practical life skills such as emotional control, dignity, and long-term thinking through stories, wisdom, and examples from Black history.
Instead of memorizing dates, they explore how historical lessons translate into real‑world strategies they can use today.
It’s a practical, culture‑rooted approach to identity, resilience and decision-making.
Students leave with:
• A stronger identity
• Enhanced emotional & mental resilience
• Better decision‑making
Grounding Techniques for Emotional Control & Stress Management
Grounding Techniques for Emotional Control & Stress Management
Students today face constant pressure. And stress can make it hard to stay focused or in control.
This workshop teaches simple grounding techniques that help students calm their minds, regulate their emotions, and stay present in challenging moments.
Using breathing, sensory grounding, and visualization, students learn practical strategies they can use anywhere to manage stress before it becomes overwhelming.
Students leave with:
Tools to calm their minds and reduce emotional overwhelm
Simple grounding strategies they can use anywhere
Greater control over their thoughts, focus, and reactions
Nguzo Saba as
Nguzo Saba as
a Leadership Operating System
a Leadership Operating System
The Nguzo Saba is more than a holiday tradition — it’s a practical leadership system students can use every day.
This workshop shows how each principle guides decision‑making, teamwork, conflict resolution, and personal accountability.
Students walk away with a values‑based framework they can apply in school, leadership roles, and life.
Students leave with:
A values-based leadership framework
Tools for goalsetting and collaboration
A stronger sense of agency and community responsibility
ABOUT BRIAN:
Brian Armstead helps first-generation and college-bound students build confidence, identity, and leadership through memory techniques, Black history as life skills, and the Nguzo Saba leadership framework.
His workshops give students practical tools they can use immediately — whether they’re preparing for public speaking, navigating academic challenges, or strengthening their sense of purpose.
Brian’s approach blends cultural grounding, cognitive science, and real-world application to help students thrive in school and in life.
WHO I SERVE
TRIO (UB, TS, SSS)
GEAR UP
First-generation students
College-bound youth
Leadership cohorts
Summer bridge programs
FORMATS & RATES
FORMATS & RATES
Virtual Workshops: $500 - $900
In-Person Workshops (1-2 hours): $750 - $1,500
Half-Day Workshops: $1,500 - $2,500
Full-Day Workshops: $2,500 - $4,000
CONTACT
Philadelphia, PA
Barmstead5@gmail.com
(267) 235-4134
Now Booking Spring Workshops, Saturday Academies, and Summer Bridge Programs
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