Communications and Public Speaking CoP

Communications and Public Speaking CoP

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11
Nov
2025

Communications and Public Speaking: Let's Chat Holidays: 7 Tips for a Stress-Free Season

11-11-2025 5:45 pm -8:00 pm
Free

Speech Title: Let's Chat Holidays: 7 Tips for a Stress-Free Season

Speech Abstract:

There is a saying “What you think about is what you bring about” and if you approach the holidays with a negative mindset, that is exactly what will manifest. A positive approach to any challenge helps us to work through difficulties and experience the true joy of the season. This fun talk will enable participants to discover secrets to taking control of the craziness of the holidays, enriching their lives and sharing the peace and joy within themselves with those they care about most!

Learning Objectives:

During this talk, participants will discover how to go from dreadful to joyful and the following key points will be discussed:

1.  Watch Your Wallet

2.  Prioritize

3.  Keep a Routine

4. Avoid Family Conflict

5. Respect Differences

6. Share Your Feelings

7. Make Time for Yourself

Keynote Speaker:  Wanda La Russa

Wanda La Russas Headshot with Microphone

Speaker Bio:

Wanda La Russa, a Yoga Alliance RYT200 ® teacher and Certified Yoga Life Coach, brings therapeutic yoga to the Northern Nevada community. She makes yoga accessible, fostering well-being, strength, balance, and flexibility through a mind-body approach. As a Positivity Speaker, Wanda inspires positive mindsets, empowering resilience and fulfillment. Outside of work, this passionate volunteer loves hiking, cruising, ziplining, sailing, and finding the best seafood tacos, embracing life with an adventurous spirit.