GOODLY CREATURES THEATRE
Workshops & Coaching
I love how you were so open to anyone's answers and really extended them for further understanding.
Caylin T.
Google Review
Very good presentation lots of great information and ideas to work with.
Jane B.
Google Review
Very insightful!! Felt good knowing I'm not alone in my thinking and learned how to combat negative thinking. Highly recommend!
Dawn T.
Google Review
Wonderful workshop. Learned new things and different perspectives.
Clint and Sam M.
Google Review
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Katrina Syrris
Acclaimed entrepreneur and CEO Katrina Syrris creates and leads engaging seminars that inspire creativity, leadership, and awaken inner potential. Katrina calls upon over 20 years of experience in the arts and leadership to help her students achieve their professional goals. She began leading workshops and webinars in 2019, and has since taught a variety of inspirational and educational seminars including workshops, webinars, and panel discussions.
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 a proud recipient of the Certificate of Leadership, and nominee for the Margaret Hillis Award for Leadership in the Arts in 2024. Her theatre company, Goodly Creatures Theatre, has also won awards for excellence since 2021.
Katrina's professional development workshops have been featured at the Blue Box Cafe, Sugar and Rhyme Coffeehouse, the Lake Cook Career Collaborative, the Schaumburg Public Library, and the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. Katrina has led marketing educational programming for Paul Gregory Media, and appeared in their "Mission Matters" podcast. She has also appeared as an expert panelist at various panel discussions in media and the arts.
KATRINA HAS APPEARED WITH...
INVEST IN THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN:
Inspire Collaboration & Action
Reinvigorate your team and leadership with new perspectives, insights, and action-items.
As a recognized entrepreneur and educator, Katrina offers customized workshops for organizations of every shape and size. From small teams to large organizations, Katrina's approach addresses the root cause of challenges to ensure lasting success. More than a motivational speaker, Katrina not only inspires and educates, she helps her students to reconsider and recalibrate, freeing them to awaken their potential, discover solutions to overcome challenges, and inspire them to put their newfound insights in to action. Katrina is a UIC MBA Candidate, combining both the creativity of the arts with the tools of business.
POPULAR TOPICS
The following is a list of Katrina's most popular workshop topics. Workshops can be booked a-la-carte, or in a series, and can be customized based on your organization's goals. Have a topic in mind that didn't make this list? Reach out for a personalized workshop developed for your specific needs.
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How to Get Your First Job
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Starting a Business: The Essentials to Launch
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The Arts & Entrepreneurship (Parts 1 and 2)
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Silence Perfectionism
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Make an Impact with Your Art
- 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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How to Set and Hold Healthy Boundaries
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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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Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
BOOK KATRINA
Katrina is now accepting bookings for 2026. 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
INDIVIDUAL COACHING
& LESSONS
Devon O.
(On being cast in his first show of 2020): I owe it all to my acting instructor Katrina for helping me elevate my craft and pushing me to become a great actor! You and the rest of Goodly are awesome!
Julie T.
An engaging environment where all feel safe to explore, collaborate, have fun and be creative!!!! Katrina has a way of lifting people up and propelling them forward!! Her unwavering commitment to the arts and to other artists, along with her amazing talent as an actor, writer and director, are beyond praise!!! Thank you for all you do!!!!
Katrina Syrris offers personalized acting lessons and career coaching for creative professionals. Whether you're just starting out and learning the ropes, or are preparing for your 100th audition, Katrina helps you address your pain points, tap into your potential, and empower you to achieve success on your creative journey.
Katrina offers tuition at a sliding scale to meet creatives where they are on their individual journeys.
Reach out to Katrina directly to inquire about lessons, coaching, structure, and cost.
Email: katrina.syrris@goodlycreatures.com
Phone: (224) 465-0451