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It takes two to speak truth:
one to speak and another to hear.
Henry David Thoreau
Always a wordsmith and an entertainer, for nearly three decades Anne McCrady has inspired audiences with her keynote presentations and instructional workshops. Full of unforgettable images and open-hearted wisdom, Anne's programs are thought-provoking and enlightening. Smart, energetic, informed and insightful, Anne gives audiences renewed hope in the 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 offers a variety of compelling topics based on the principles of InSpiritry®: Community, Compassion, Creativity, Collaboration, Consilience, Courage and Celebration.
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Community, Compassion, Creativity, Collaboration,
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Anne McCrady Inspires Audiences
with these and other topics
as She Shares Her Passion for the Greater Good!
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InSpiritry® KEYNOTES AND PROGRAMS
InSpiritry for the Greater Good
Anne McCrady's endeavor, InSpiritry®, is the practice of living in a spirit of hope as a way to invite others to do the same. It is based on seven ideas, her "Seven 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 an overview or concentrate on one of these areas.
Recommended for: Any Audience - Corporate, Spiritual, Non-profit, Healthcare, Leadership, Youth
 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 dedication to the idea of the Greater Good, examines how a life of InSpiritry® can 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
Mission Marketing
These days every business, every school, every church and every non-profit would do well to ask itself a few essential questions: How do we serve the Greater Good? Does our marketing paradigm reflect our commitment to altruism? Are we empowering our members to see themselves as part of a wider mission? Do we live out our values? With years 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 Groups, Non-profit Groups, Schools, Faith Organizations
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Servant leaders don’t require positions of authority; they empower through service.
—Anne McCrady |
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 groups, Historical Groups, Geneaology Groups, Family reunions
Stories of the Feminine Spirit
Although many women hold roles of leadership and responsibility, it can be at the cost of their "feminine" sensibilities. This InSpiritry® presentation by Anne McCrady, a woman who enjoys activism 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 and three generations of medical family members, 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 that focuses on courage, compassion, conversation and justice. In this InSpiritry® presentation, Anne shares the stories of dedicated 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
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Everything we learn brings us closer to the Keeper of All Knowledge.
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The Stories of Our Faith
Each of our lives is a collection of narratives we have lived. In examining our experiences, we are able to see 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 and growth and, further, to share their beliefs.
Recommended for: Faith Organizations, Faith-based Organizations, Senior Groups, Writers Groups, Patient Groups
Spring - 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 Spring 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. That same 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, in this InSpiritry® presentation, Anne offers practical ways to use listening for peacemaking.
Recommended for: General Audiences, Healthcare Professionals, Social Service Groups, Educational Settings, Religious Groups and Parents
Living the Stories We Will Want to Tell
Each day is another chapter in the continuing set of stories that will be told about our lives. This compelling InSpiritry® presentation by storyteller Anne McCrady leads participants to examine their ongoing personal narrative and to see how personal choices today will determine the stories that will be told 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, 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.
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 the greater good. This InSpiritry® presentation offers inspiration and late life wisdom as well as tips on how our healthy hearts, minds and bodies can lead us into continuing to make a difference in the world. Perfect for baby boomers and seniors.
Recommended for: Faith-based Groups, Service Groups, General Audiences, Senior Groups
D-R-E-A-M: Facing the Uncertainty of Challenge
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 gained in meeting her own challenges, Anne offers an acronym to help audience members respond to uncertainty and change with hope and promise.
Recommended for: General Audiences, Corporate Groups, Senior Groups, Family Events
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The most important thing that grows in a garden is the heart of the gardener.
—Anne McCrady |
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 rediscover the people, places and events that have empowered us. This InSpiritry® program leads audience members on a journey down "memory lane" as they peel away the layers to get to the "heart of who we are.” A perfect program for those searching for renewed personal strength.
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 urges audiences to realize 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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