The way we communicate with others and with ourselves

ulitmately determines the quality of our lives.

Anthony Robbins

Spoken language is one of our most essential human tools for communication! It is how we connect with one another in our everyday lives. Conversations allow us to share, discuss, teach, inspire, persuade and form relationships. Words are our bridge to other people as we interact with our world. We even use language internally as we "hear" the voice in our heads consider ideas, information, memories, perspectives and opinions.

As other people speak to us, we are able to join their experiences and gain practical wisdom. Hearing someone else's perspective leads us to feel greater compassion and to discover interesting connections. Anthropologists tell us that human civilization was made possible when humans developed the ability to speak. Developmental psychologists tell us that early childhood mastery of language is essential to learning. Corporate leaders know the power of a well-delivered message. Poets and writers use language to create art with words. Computers, blogs, podcasts, smart phones, Kindle...every communication techonology depends on langauge!

Consider how important language, both written and spoken, is in your own life! Conversations, books, television shows, speeches, sermons, sacred texts, fiction, letters, emails, essays, poems, stories, blogs, twitter, online social networks and journalism all connect us and allow us to share our human experience.

Think about how you depend on language in what you read -- in books, magazines, newspapers and online. Remember how much you learned from what your parents told you and what you heard in school. Realize how you know about things that happened in the past or happens far away because you are told about it by someone else.

Think how you are inspired by what you hear in powerful speeches, as part of worship and during conversations with friends. Think how many funny stories and jokes you have been told, and advice you have been given. Remember the amazing novels and poetry you have read, the plays you have seen, the lyrics to the songs you sing. Think about how you let people know you love them.

All of that is made possible because of language--words!

Communicating in compelling ways is also an essential part of the marketplace. With products, services and ideas, we convey our message and our mission to others. As employees, managers, consultants, CEOs, grant writers, fundraisers and marketing staff, we strive for a clear message with fresh images and inspiring narratives that lead to stronger relationships, smoother change management, better branding and better business!

The most effective communication transforms information into inspiration. Listeners are entertained enough to connect personally with the message being delivered. Audiences are inspired to want to hear more; they feel invited to be collaborators, team members and stakeholders. This kind of communication is what InSpiritry is all about!

Does Your Leadership Team Put Words to Work in Creative Ways?

Are You Using Compelling Language to Transform Information into InSpiration?

Do Your Stakeholders Communicate the Mission and Vison of Your Organization?

Do Your Interactions Invite Collaboration, Cooperation and Connection?

Are You Using the Power of Spoken and Written Language to Inspire Others?

Anne McCrady - InSpirational Speaker

A natural wordsmith, conversationalist and motivator, for nearly three decades Anne McCrady has inspired audiences with her presentations. Full of unforgettable images and open-hearted wisdom, Anne's programs are thought-provoking and enlightening, turning information into inspiration! Energetic, informed and insightful, Anne gives audiences renewed hope in their future and a rekindled passion for moving beyond self-interest to become a positive force for the Greater Good.

Equally comfortable at an auditorium podium, a rural retreat or a corporate roundtable, Anne uses a variety of compelling presentation styles that showcase her love for language and for inspired living. Using stories, poetry and her own practical wisdom, Anne leads audiences to rethink their lives, rediscover their mission, reconnect to the world at large and reignite their passions as she shares the ideas of Greater Good Thinking and InSpiritry: Community, Compassion, Creativity, Collaboration, Consilience, Courage and Celebration.

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Note: Many of Anne's presentations are developed for specific groups, situations and events. Contact her if the listed topics don't fit your needs!

InSpiritry - Living an InSpired Life

Anne McCrady's endeavor, InSpiritry, is the practice of living in a spirit of possibility as a way to invite others to do the same. It encourages seeing the Big Picture using Greater Good Thinking, based on seven ideas, Anne's "7 C's of InSpiritry": Community - being in Unity with God, self, humanity and nature; Compassion – having an open heart for others; Creativity – seeking new ways and new ideas; Collaboration – working together in the synergy of combining diverse voices; Consilience – seeing the interdependence and essential value of all knowledge; Courage – acting with strength of character; and Celebration - living with a sense of gratitude and optimism. Programs can offer a general message or concentrate on one of these areas.

Recommended for: Any Audience - Corporate, Spiritual, Non-profit, Healthcare, Educational, Literary

Turning Information into InSpiration

Whether for profit or not-for-profit, every organization needs to communicate with stakeholders in order to build support, raise funds, increase market share and establish brand loyalty. Based on two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and a community leader, Anne McCrady shows audiences how to communicate organizational mission in ways that are entertaining, interesting and inspiring.

Recommended for: Corporate, Non-profit, Educational, Religious and Civic Groups

What You Say and How You Say It

Language is our most powerful human tool. In this insightful and empowering presentatin, Anne McCrady leads audience members to consider how they use language in their everyday interactions at home, at work, in the marketplace and in their faith experiences. Using her award-winning poetic voice, her sense of story and her love of language, Anne gives listeners new insights into how language -- what we say and how we say it -- creates as well as solves many problems in our lives.

Recommended for: Any Audience - Corporate, Spiritual, Non-profit, Healthcare, Educational, Literary

In A Spirit of Service
Our contemporary culture often values personal wealth and individual comfort above the success of society as a whole. This inspirational program, based on Anne McCrady’s personal mission experiences and her dedication to the idea of the Greater Good, examines how a life of InSpiritrycan enable each of us to make a difference in our families, our workplaces, our communities and our world.

Recommended for: Schools, Healthcare Facilities, Service Industries, Non-profit Groups, Faith Organizations, Youth Groups

Our Collective Stories

Every family, community and organization has a story culture: the common experiences of those in the group, the collection of anecdotes which are told and retold, the personal stories that are shared by members. In this InSpiritry presentation, participants explore the story culture of each organization or community, as a way to reaffirm each other, reinvigorage a sense of mission and embrace challenge and change.

Recommended for: Corporate. Non-profit, Historical, Geneaology & Church Groups, Family Reunions

Mission Marketing

These days every business, every school, every church and every group and non-profit would do well to connect with the wider interests of the global community. With decades of experience in philanthropic leadership, creative writing, narrative development, promotional campaigns, community service and spiritual exploration, InSpiritry founder Anne McCrady can offer a wide array of creative ideas for connecting your mission with your corporate, non-profit or faith-based marketing message.

Recommended for: Corporate & Non-profit Groups, Schools, Faith Organizations

The Feminine Spirit at Work
Although many women hold roles of leadership and responsibility, it can be at the cost of their soft power sensibilities. This InSpiritry presentation by Anne McCrady, a woman who enjoys effecctive leadership as well as creative expression, encourages women to believe in the strength of their personal experiences and to use those narratives to influence others. Sharing stories of women who have "made a difference" with their lives, Anne celebrates the power of the Feminine Spirit.

Recommended for: Corporate Groups, Non-profit Groups, Schools, Faith Organizations, Women's Groups

Who Heals the Healers?
In every area of healthcare, there are increased pressures to meet productivity and cost-saving measures. These parameters can threaten the emotional needs of nurses, aides and medical office staff, the very individuals whose jobs are to "care" for others. This InSpiritry presentation, based on ten years of medical office management, the experiences of three generations of medical family members and her life with asthma, Anne McCrady encourages healthcare workers and home caregivers to nurture their own spirits so that they can continue to bring that spirit to others.

Recommended for: Healthcare Organizations, Family Support Groups, Faith Organizations, Women's Groups, Hospice Groups, Healthcare Professionals, Conferences

Peace in Crisis
Anne McCrady believes peace is more than the absence of military aggression or even social oppression, it is, in fact, an empowering Way of Life based on choice, courage, compassion, communication, justice an, of course, non-violence. In this InSpiritry presentation, Anne shares the stories of extraordinary peacemakers, some of whom are well-known figures and others everyday people, all of whom offer inspiring examples to follow.

Recommended for: General Audiences, Political Groups, Faith Organizations

The Stories of Our Faith
Each of us is a collection of narratives we have lived. In examining our experiences, we are able to see our faith at work in our lives. This InSpiritry program by storyteller and writer Anne McCrady encourages audience members to develop their personal faith stories as a way to affirm spirituality, understand their experiences, grow personally and share their beliefs.

Recommended for: Faith Organizations, Faith-based Organizations, Senior Groups, Writers Groups, Patient Groups

A Time of Renewal

Using Nature as a source of inspiration, this InSpiritry program encourages audience members to see opportunities to find renewal in their personal, relational, professional and spiritual lives. A poet and amateur naturalist, Anne McCrady brings Seasonal Changes to life with poetry and stories to revitalize any situation. Anne uses those same ideas to consider how we can each bring renewal to our institutions and finally the world at large.

Recommened for : Civic Groups, Literary Groups, Faith-based Organizations, Garden Clubs, Environmental Groups

The Art of Observation

Art appreciation and creative writing are natural partners as both depend on a personal response to the world around us. This InSpiritry program, perfectly suited for museums and art galleries, leads participants to connect with their surroundings in personal, and often eye-opening, ways through collaborative poetry, narrative and commentary.

Recommended for: Museums, Art Galleries, Schools, Creative Communities

Our Stories, Our Selves - Connecting to Others
Anne McCrady believes our personal narratives – the stories we tell and those we live - are the best way to give other people a glimpse into who we are. This InSpiritry presentation looks at how we can use informal storytelling to build relationships, foster understanding and overcome conflict in our workplaces, schools, churches and families, not to mention our governance and diplomatic efforts.

Recommended for: General Audiences, Corporate Groups, Social Service Groups, Schools, Faith Organizations, Senior Groups, Family Gatherings

Passionate Listening

Perhaps the greatest gift we can give another person is to suspend our personal agenda to offer them our full attention, to really listen to them. In fact, intentional listening can deepen our connections to loved ones, to God, to Nature, to the world at large and even to those with whom we disagree. Using compelling portraits of passionate listeners, Anne offers practical ways to use listening in our personal, professional and mission endeavors.

Recommended for: General Audiences, Healthcare Professionals, Social Service Groups, Educational Settings, Religious Groups and Parents

Living the Stories We Will Want to Tell Later

Just as we tell the stories of things that have happened to us, each day is another chapter in the continuing set of stories that will be told later about our lives. What will we want people to remember about us? This compelling InSpiritry presentation by storyteller Anne McCrady leads participants to examine their lives and to see how personal choices today write the the stories that will be told about them in years to come.

Recommended for: General Audiences, Non-profit Groups, Corporate Groups, Schools, Faith Organizations, Family Gatherings, Couples Retreats

Open Hearts. Open Doors. Open Minds.
Based on the popular slogan of the United Methodist Church, this InSpiritry presentation promotes a spirit-filled life that welcomes diversity, curiosity, adventure and service. Creative peacemaker and long-time community activist Anne McCrady inspires audiences to embrace new thoughts, new ideas, new friends and new lives in the pursuit of personal mission and a dedication to the Greater Good.

Recommended for: General Audiences, Service Industries, Non-profit Groups, Faith Organizations

Finishing Well
The second half of our lives offer unique opportunities for those who remain committed to passionate living and a sense of the Greater Good. This InSpiritry presentation offers inspiration and wisdom for late life, as well as tips on how healthy hearts, minds and bodies can allow us to continue to make a difference in the world for many decades--good news for Baby Boomers and active seniors.

Recommended for: Faith-based Groups, Service Groups, General Audiences, Senior Groups

D-R-E-A-M: Finding Mission in Change
It is always a challenge to deal with a changing world, but especially when it involves loss. In this uplifting InSpiritry presentation based on the “realistic optimism” Anne McCrady has seen in the accomplishments of extraordinary leaders and experienced in meeting her own challenges, Anne offers an acronym to help audience members respond to uncertainty and change with hope, promise and a sense of mission.

Recommended for: General Audiences, Corporate Groups, Senior Groups, Family Events, Grief Groups

Our Stories: The Heart of Who We Are
Each of us is the sum of the stories we have lived. In revisiting our past, Anne McCrady believes we can discover and reaffirm the people, places and events that have empowered us. This InSpiritryprogram leads audience members on a journey down "memory lane" as they peel away the layers to get to the heart of who we are.

Recommended for: General Audiences, Service Industries, Senior Groups, Faith-based Groups, Youth, Corporate Groups

The Cup or the Well: Surviving Our Own Generosity

Those who naturally have a sense of compassion may feel overwhelmed by the many compelling problems facing the world. In this InSpiritry presentation, Anne McCrady offers the wisdom of poets, storytellers and philosophers, along with her own personal insights into protecting the wellspring of those who live and work with an open heart.

Recommended for: General Audiences, Service Industries, Non-profit Organizations, Faith Orgainzations, Women's Groups, Senior Groups, Families

Try to Remember - The Power of Story
Faced with life crises or serious illness, we often experience an intense desire to put their lives in perspective. Sharing our stories can help us do that. In this InSpiritry presentation, Anne McCrady helps audience members recognize the healing power of story as they discover, preserve and share the story treasure each person leaves behind. She also reminds those facing end of life they are creating the stories that will be told about them by generations to come.

Recommended for: General Audiences, Healthcare Groups, Senior Groups, Hospice Families, Post-Trauma Settings

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