Transformational Speaking

You Won't Leave the Same Way You Came

Every session is an invitation to shift, to grow, and to leave forever changed. This is not one-and-done PD. We stay connected, and the learning continues.

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"When we meet once, we're always connected"

- The ripple effect of transformation

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Lasting Connections

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Authentic Self

Beyond

One Session

Beyond the Stage

More Than a Keynote,
It's a Connection

"When I speak, I bring my full self, energy, lived experience, evidence-based strategies, and deep care. The goal? To create spaces where transformation starts and never really ends. Because once we meet, we're connected. That's the power of meaningful professional learning."
— Dr. Nefertiti Poyner
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"One minute I was laughing, the next I was crying. Nefertiti doesn't just speak, she reaches inside you and reminds you that you matter."
— Tasha, Center Director
"I've never felt so seen in a professional development setting. It was like she was telling my story with hope at the end."
— Luis, Pre-K Teacher
"Nefertiti has a humble power. She walks in with warmth and leaves you with wisdom. I could've listened to her all day."
— Chanel, Early Childhood Coach
"She made me feel like I wasn't alone. Like maybe everything I've been carrying was valid and worthy of grace."
— Monica, Toddler Teacher
"You think it's just another training, until five minutes in, your whole perspective shifts. I'll carry her words with me for a long time."
— Denise, Preschool Director
"Her message was practical and personal, and it lingered. She helped me see my work—and myself—differently."
— Taryn, Infant Teacher
"I left her session feeling emotionally full. She's that rare kind of speaker who speaks from experience, not just expertise."
— Marcus, Education Consultant
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We Stay Connected

This isn't one-and-done professional development. Our connection continues through community, shared language, and ongoing growth opportunities.

Transformation That Lasts

Every session is designed to create lasting change, a mindset shift that extends far beyond the event into your daily practice and life.

The Ripple Effect

When you transform, it ripples out, affecting your students, your family, your community. That's the exponential impact we create together.

What Makes This Different

This is transformational learning that honors your full humanity and creates lasting change.

Full Self Present

Energy, lived experience, and authentic care in every interaction

Evidence-Based

Strategies grounded in research and proven effective in real settings

Never Really Ends

Ongoing connection and support that extends far beyond the session

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Upcoming Trainings & Events

Join our community of passionate educators, parents, and leaders in transformative learning experiences designed to foster joy, resilience, and intentional growth.

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Upcoming Trainings & Events

Learn, Grow & Connect With Us

Join Dr. Nefertiti Poyner for transformative public events and professional learning opportunities designed to build resilience, joy, and intentional growth.

Free Events (Zoom)
Paid Experiences
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Paid Experience

Promoting Adult Resilience: Building Your Bounce

Train-the-Trainer Course

Dates

Tuesdays, Oct 13 – Nov 17, 2026

Time

12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Format

Six-week virtual course

Trainer

Dr. Nefertiti Poyner

Join Dr. Nefertiti Poyner, co-author of Building Your Bounce: Simple Strategies for a Resilient You, for a six-week virtual train-the-trainer experience focused on adult resilience and wellness. Designed for trainers, coaches, and technical-assistance professionals, this course will prepare participants to confidently share the Building Your Bounce content with professionals who care for and support young children.

Participants will learn how to deliver the content as a four-workshop series, a combined one-day training, or a virtual learning experience. Course graduates will receive presentation slides, trainer notes, participant handouts, a Building Your Bounce Resource Kit, and additional training resources.

Early-Bird

$599

per person · ends Sept 15, 2026

Standard

$699

per person

Deadline

September 28, 2026

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Free October Series

Mighty Works Midday Masterclasses

Three opportunities to pause, learn, reflect, and reconnect.

Join Dr. Nefertiti B. Poyner this October for a series of FREE, one-hour live virtual learning experiences created for educators, leaders, coaches, and others who support children and families. Attend one or join us throughout the month. Registration is required separately for each Masterclass.

Each session requires its own registration — register for one, two, or all three!
Oct 8

Thursday

1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

FREE

Joy Belongs Where You Are, Even Right Now!

You don't have to wait for everything around you to change before you experience more joy. This reflective session invites you to reconnect with what matters most, notice where your energy may have drifted, and make intentional choices that bring more purpose, alignment, and joy into the life and work you already have.

Live on Zoom · 60 minutes
REGISTER FREE
Oct 15

Thursday

1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

FREE

You're Not Just Tired, You're Depleted, Let's Talk About It!

Rest is more than sleep, and exhaustion is not something we should simply learn to live with. Together, we'll rethink what it means to rest and explore small, realistic ways to create space for restoration, renewal, and the energy we need to keep doing work that matters.

Live on Zoom · 60 minutes
REGISTER FREE
Oct 21

Wednesday

1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

FREE

Lights On, Joy Up: Reframing Challenging Behaviors and Reigniting Your Purpose

When challenging behavior happens, the moment itself is not the best time to figure out what to do. This session offers an introduction to the Prepared to PERFORM reflective framework, helping educators move beyond simply reacting to behavior and begin preparing, practicing, and responding with greater intention, confidence, and care.

Live on Zoom · 60 minutes
REGISTER FREE

What to Expect

Every masterclass is designed with you in mind — a warm, interactive space to pause, reflect, and walk away with practical tools you can use right away.

  • One hour of focused, live learning
  • Practical tools you can apply immediately
  • A supportive community of like-minded professionals
  • Space to reconnect with your purpose and joy

Attend one or join us for the full October series — each session stands on its own and offers something unique.

Choose Your Sessions

Each Masterclass stands on its own. Register for the topics that speak to where you are right now — or join us for the full October series.