GOODLY CREATURES THEATRE
Workshops & Speaking Engagements
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Very good presentation lots of great information and ideas to work with.
Jane B.
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Very insightful!! Felt good knowing I'm not alone in my thinking and learned how to combat negative thinking. Highly recommend!
Dawn T.
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MEET THE SPEAKER
Katrina Syrris
Regionally recognized artist and entrepreneur, Katrina Syrris creates engaging workshops that inspire creativity, leadership, and awaken one's potential. Katrina calls upon over 20 years of experience in the arts, over 15 years in the nonprofit sector, and over 6 years of business leadership experience to relate to her students, and help them meet both professional and artistic challenges. She began leading workshops and webinars in 2019, and has since taught more than 20 educational sessions including workshops, webinars, and panel discussions. Her topics are always rooted in empowerment, while addressing a variety of pain points for the artist and professional.
Katrina hosts her workshops to inspire our community to work on solutions to common problems together. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed, as Katrina was proudly nominated for the Margaret Hillis Award for Leadership in the Arts in 2024.
Katrina's empowerment workshops have been featured at the Blue Box Cafe, Sugar and Rhyme Coffeehouse, and Schaumburg Public Library. Katrina has led professional development programming for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, and has crafted webinars for Paul Gregory Media, also appearing in their "Mission Matters" podcast. She also appeared on a panel with Side Street Studio Arts.
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KATRINA'S APPROACH: Tap into Knowledge & Compassion
Katrina's workshops are dedicated to exploring the personal, psychological, and emotional factors involved in creativity and performance for professionals and hobbyists. Whether you're an actor, a dancer, a singer, a painter, or a professional looking for a new perspective, Katrina's workshops are relevant to you! Her discussion-fueled presentations include research-based solutions and insights derived from cited sources, as well as helpful anecdotes and thought-provoking experiences of Katrina and her students.
EXECUTIVE EMPOWERMENT: Inspire Collaboration & Action
Reinvigorate your leadership team with new perspectives, insights, and action-items.
As a recognized leader and entrepreneur with an accomplished background in the arts and professional world, Katrina offers customized leadership workshops for small teams and large organizations. Katrina's approach innovates team building, going deep to ensure lasting success. More than a motivational speaker, Katrina not only inspires and educates, she helps her students to recalibrate and to heal, freeing them to awaken their potential, discover solutions to overcome challenges, and inspire them to put their newfound insights in to action.
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PREVIOUS TOPICS
The following is a list of Katrina's most notable workshop topics. Workshops can be booked a-la-carte, or in a series, and can be customized based on your organization's goals.
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Silence Perfectionism
- Pursue Your Passions in the Face of Adversity
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Face Your Fears
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The Power of Purpose
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Tackling Imposter Syndrome
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Overcome Creative Blocks
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Promote Yourself
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Work / Life / Art Balance
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Work / Life Balance
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The Comparison Trap
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Mindfulness & Performance
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Rejection is Your Best Friend
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Character Creation
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Social Media Marketing for Artists
BOOK KATRINA
Katrina is now accepting bookings for 2025. Feel free to reach out to Katrina to pick your topic and book your workshop or schedule a consultation for your customized program.
Email:
Phone:
(224) 465-0451