Andy Impact Presentations

Bring High-Energy, Interactive SHSM Certifications to Your School!

Looking for a cost-effective, engaging, and educational way for your students to complete their SHSM certifications across five key categories?

My “Industry Delivered” SHSM programs come directly to your school — eliminating the need for off-site trips and maximizing student participation!

Why Choose This Program?

With over 33 years of experience in youth leadership training, I offer workshops that go beyond the basics. My sessions are:

High-energy and interactive
Deeply rooted in real-world experience
Customized for SHSM certification requirements
Aligned with current career and life-readiness skills
Will use examples from the SHSM Sectors of your school.
Choose from a one-period or two-period length training.
Combine an SHSM Certification with a student leadership workshop for your councils and clubs, or classroom curriculum supportive workshops, or a school assembly, or all of these!

I really appreciate your level of energy and the content of your presentation. It would be nice to see this generation become more confident in themselves and speak up and engage."

Feb. 2024. Jeff Williton, Secondary Teacher/SHSM Lead Arts & Culture, Owen Sound District SS. After arranging “Can I Count on You?” as a Leadership and Communication Certification for two periods.

Pandemic-Tested. Real-World Proven.

During the pandemic, when the speaking and entertainment industries came to a halt, I pivoted. I applied the very skills I’ve taught students for decades and successfully transitioned into three different frontline careers:

✅ Costco Wholesale – Full time Front-end employee for 9 months in 2020
✅ London Middlesex Health Unit – Vaccine Clinic Support for 3 months in 2022
✅ Supply Teacher – London District Catholic School Board for 55 days in 2022.

These unique experiences now shape the core of my SHSM programs — bringing authentic, real-life lessons in resilience, adaptability, reliability, and inclusion into every certification.

Your Students Need This.
Today’s youth are entering a world that demands more than just academic skills. My programs equip them with:

Career readiness tools
Workplace soft skills
Leadership and communication strategies
Firsthand resiliency and crisis management insights

Certifications Offered in Five SHSM Certification :
✔ Leadership
✔ Customer Service
✔ Communication Skills
✔ Anti-Oppression and Allyship Training
✔ Event Coordination.

All workshops are aligned with SHSM expectations and include hands-on activities, group challenges, and career-relevant insights.

See below and download the flyer for the review of the six Program Options that I offer for these Certifications. Through a discovery call, we will match my options to best meet your certification request, your SHSM sectors attending, and the needs of the participating students.

Leadership SHSM Certification

Choose a one-period, two-period OR full-day certification, based these training programs. We will discuss your needs to discover which content works best for your sectors and your community. See below for session descriptions.
Four training options: A) Making Care Contagious, B) Reliability, D) Initiate Inclusion by Invitation
F) The Look Bounces off Me!

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CUSTOMER SERVICE CERTIFICATION

Choose a one-period or two-period certification, based these training programs. We will discuss your needs to discover which content works best for your sectors and your community. See below for session descriptions.
Three training options: B) Reliability, D) Initiate Inclusion by Invitation, E) The Four Most Important Subjects.

Communication Skills Certification

Choose a one-period or two-period certification, based these training programs. We will discuss your needs to discover which content works best for your sectors and your community. See below for session descriptions.
Two training options: C) "Let's Talk" Communication D) Initiate Inclusion by Invitation

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Anti-oppression and allyship training

Choose a one-period or two-period certification, based these training programs. We will discuss your needs to discover which content works best for your sectors and your community. See below for session descriptions.
Two training options: B) Reliability, D) Initiate Inclusion by Invitation F) The Look Bounces off Me.

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EVENT COORDINATION CERTIFICATION

Choose a one-period or two-period certification, based these training programs. We will discuss your needs to discover which content works best for your sectors and your community. See below for session descriptions.
Three training options: A) Making Care Contagious B) Reliability D) Initiate Inclusion by Invitation

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Andy's SHSM Certification Program Options

Flyer on Program Options

Option A) “Making Care Contagious!” The Habits of Contagious School Spirit and Successful Activities and Events

CERTIFICATION IN: LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND/OR EVENT COORDINATION

Drawing from my experiences as a student leader and as a speaker traveling across North America, I share the habits that form the foundation of every successful leadership activity.
This hilarious, high-energy session delivers practical advice on: Handling negativity and rejection; Having the courage to model good decisions; Showing appreciation that truly connects; Communicating care effectively; Promoting events that people actually attend.

Option B) “Can I Count on You?” Improving your Reliability to Lead Yourself and Others

CERTIFICATION IN: LEADERSHIP, CUSTOMER SERVICE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, ANTI-OPPRESSION AND ALLYSHIP, AND/OR EVENT COORDINATION

The number one challenge for young leaders isn’t coming up with ideas—it’s executing them. This session will immediately strengthen participants’ reliability, teamwork, and organizational skills. Key concepts include: The Little Things Are EVERYTHING. Honesty, then Fix It! Write It Down!
The ultimate question: Can you be counted on to get it done? That’s the challenge I’ll leave with your students.

Option C) “Let’s Talk!” - Effective Communication Skills for Youth

CERTIFICATION IN: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Training on Confidence, Connection, and the Power of the Positive
Public speaking shouldn’t be something you fear — it should be something you look forward to!
Drawing from decades of experience — from high school pep rallies and university orientation weeks to professional programs across North America — I will share real-world strategies to help you shine on any stage. Learn how to: Overcome fear and understand its connection to self-esteem ; Put more you into every message; Harness the power of positive communication; Visualize success to elevate every performance.

Option D) “Initiate Inclusion by Invitation” – Building Community and Connection.

CERTIFICATION IN: LEADERSHIP, CUSTOMER SERVICE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND/ OR ANTI-OPPRESSION AND ALLYSHIP

INCLUSION: “Seeing Differences, Without Seeing the Difference.” For 10 months in 2018–19, my family welcomed three young women from overseas into our home until their housing situation was settled. The ongoing experience of being “Uncle Andrew” to new Canadians continues to be hilarious, powerful, and deeply insightful. This program explores inclusion through three connected modules:
COURAGE – Action and Energy
COMPASSIONATE CHANGE – Patience and Service
CONNECTION – Creating Community

Option E) “The Four Most Important Subjects”: How Secondary School prepares you daily for the workforce.

CERTIFICATION IN: CUSTOMER SERVICE

Show Up ; Be On Time ; Get Your Work Done ; Have a Good Attitude
This session is a powerful reminder that these habits complement academics as success skills. The training concludes with a challenge to IMPRESS—by practicing these skills today in class, tonight at your part-time job, and in your commitments at home.

OPTION F: “THE LOOK” BOUNCES OFF ME! Dealing Positively with Negativity.

CERTIFICATION IN: LEADERSHIP, ANTI-OPPRESSION AND ALLYSHIP.

Every leader knows “The Look” — that glance of disapproval that can drain our energy and make us question our enthusiasm. In this hilarious and life-changing session, I share effective strategies for staying positive, inspiring care, and keeping your leadership spirit strong. Through real stories from my school and community experiences, I remind leaders that: “Care is contagious — but as a leader, it has to start with ME!” This dynamic program blends laughs, cheers, and interactive activities that keep everyone moving and learning. Participants will gain practical skills to boost school spirit, increase participation, and handle negativity with confidence and kindness.

"The Look" Anti-Oppression Allyship Cert. - 3 minute clip

"Let's Talk" Communication Certification - 6 minute clip

"Making Care Contagious" Leadership Certification - 5 min clip

"Can I Count On You?" Reliability Training Certification. 10 min. clip

i want to thank you for doing such a fantastic job presenting the Leadership and Customer Service certifications at all 9 of our schools over the last two weeks. I've heard positive feedback once again.

Feb. 2024 Jennifer Ingratta, System SHSM Co-op Support Teacher, London District Catholic Board

Want to Know More?

To request more information, a quote, or to book Andy, call/text 519-851-3014, email [email protected] or fill out the form below.