A Leadership Challenge
"The Anatolia Leadership Challenge" is a 5x7 fifty-page self-empowering workbook that provides students with innovative tools to help them deal with stress, anxiety, worry, and other bullying-related issues.
Parents, schools, and non-profits can e-mail us for more info at Challenge@Anatoliaworkshop.com.
Workbook Details:
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A leadership checklist!
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22 empowering affirmations!
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22 inspiring facts from around the globe!
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22 motivational messages!
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22 spaces to write a daily goal!
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22 spaces to write an inspiring journal!
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The Anatolia Leadership Pledge!
A Self-Esteem Poem
The internet, especially social media, is filled with messages that inspire negative reactions from students. This poem was created to inspire students to look in the mirror and realize that the heart is the only GPS that will never get you lost!
Download & share it for free!
Motivational Quotes
We all know that the world can sometimes try to make us feel like we don't matter, are not unique, or that we're not loved. Feel free to save these quotes on your computer, tablet, or phone to be reminded how special you really are!
Don't forget to share!
Every student is an emotionally intelligent leader waiting to be inspired!
Welcome
Confidence or doubt is at the root of every word we speak.
Hi, I’m Michaells Fana—a Berklee-educated creator of The Anatoliah Talk, a confidence-building presentation that helps students unlock their potential.
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According to the APA, a growing number of students report low self-esteem and poor perceptions of their own competence.
Parents Magazine calls it a “confidence crisis,” with tween and teen girls especially struggling with mental health across America.
What's with the name?
Over 8,000 years ago in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), the earliest mirrors were crafted. Inspired by that history, The Anatoliah Talk was created to invite students to pause, look inward, and rediscover the power already within their hearts.
Where can it be held?
The talk works well in classrooms, libraries, media centers, cafeteria, hall, or any space where students can reflect and engage together.
When can it be held?
The 45-minute talk can be scheduled during regular school hours, with limited availability for evenings and Saturdays upon request.
The Impact
The Anatoliah Talk has inspired students across the country, from Maine to California. Below is a glimpse of the confidence and growth it continues to spark wherever it goes.
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"I'm thrilled by how you engaged with our students and the sheer relevance of the material presented."
- Dr. James, Principal
@ Hartsville Middle, SC
"I had so much fun and learned some cool tips. Thanks for calling on me. Have a safe trip back to Florida!"
- Jessica, Middle School Student @
Gorzychi Middle School, Austin, TX
"Thank you for your kindness and for your motivation. I really needed to hear those types of words this quarter."
- Alexandra, 9th grade student @
Everett Alvarez High School, Salinas, CA
"I’m genuinely impressed by how effectively you captured their full attention. They had a great time and found it to be a highly valuable learning experience."
- Principal Brown, Nokomis Middle
school, Newport, Maine
The Details
The Anatoliah Talk is built around three core SEL lessons that combine storytelling, interactive participation, prize giveaways, confidence building techniques, and a lively Q&A. Every element is designed to inspire students to raise their confidence—both in and out of school.
Part 1:
Discover Your Own Voice!
Topics
Where in the world is Anatolia?
What was found there from 8,000 years ago?
Do you really know how unique you are?
To accentuate the part....
I share how choosing between chasing the spotlight on America’s Got Talent and connecting with 300 teens at a youth detention center in Orlando gave him the unexpected gift of clarity to discover his own voice.
Part 2:
Build Confidence & Keep It!
Topics:
What's your favorite social media app?
How does it impact your feelings?
How does it influence your choices?
Focus
Decisions
Confidence
Feelings
Students will learn how the cycle of what they repeatedly focus on online—positive or negative—shapes how they feel, influences their decisions, and ultimately strengthens or weakens their confidence in and out of school.
Part 3:
Craft a Kinder School
Each student will be asked to choose a fellow classmate—someone they trust, who believes in them, and who they truly care about—and invite them to take on a 7-day confidence building challenge together.
How does it work?
After choosing their accountability partner, students will complete a daily emotional check-in with one another for seven days in a row by asking:
What impacted you the most today?
How did it make you feel?
What lesson did you take from it?
This exercise helps build trust, empathy, and responsibility—skills that strengthen friendships and create a kinder school community.
Material:
Each student will receive an 8.5x11 worksheet to follow along and fill out during the talk.
Booking Info
The Anatoliah Talk
$3,500 (all-inclusive)
Three 45-minute sessions for the day
Complementary evening parent talk
7-Day Confidence Challenge
All printed materials
Covers all travel expenses
To receive a proposal in 48-hours, to review with the admin team, please fill out the form below.
If you have any questions, please call 407-953-2110 or e-mail TheAnatoliahTalk@gmail.com.