From Pressure to Purpose: A Workshop Led by Motivational Speaker Tony Shavers III
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Signature Talk: Is Your Dream Really Worth It?
An Interactive Experience for Students Who Are Navigating Identity, Pressure, and Possibility
Students hold extraordinary potential, but they also face the realities of identity, family expectations, financial pressure, and the quiet fear that they may not belong in the spaces they’ve earned.
Tony Shavers III understands that journey because he’s lived it. A #1 Best‑Selling Author in Education Workbooks of Is Your Dream Really Worth It? Tony brings a rare blend of transparency, heart, and strategy that helps students feel seen, supported, and activated.
This workshop goes far beyond motivation. It gives students the tools to rewrite the story they’re living in—so they can believe in their worth, belong in their spaces, and become who they were meant to be.
Is Your Dream Really Worth It? - The Interactive Workshop
This reflective experience is designed for students who are navigating the emotional, academic, and identity‑based challenges of college life. Through storytelling, guided activities, and Tony’s signature W.H.O. Framework, students learn how to:
Understand who they are beyond grades, roles, or expectations
Navigate imposter syndrome and internalized pressure
Build confidence rooted in identity, not performance
Rewrite limiting narratives that keep them stuck
Create a personal roadmap for staying committed when motivation fades
Students don’t just listen—they participate, reflect, share, and leave with tools they can use immediately.
The W.H.O. Framework
A Transformational Identity Tool for First‑Gen, High‑Potential, and High‑Resilience Students Tony’s W.H.O. Framework guides students through a powerful process of self‑discovery and self‑ownership:
W — Write Your Dominant Story
Students identify the story they’ve been living in—whether shaped by family, community, trauma, or expectation—and name how it influences their choices, confidence, and dreams.
H — Honor Where It Came From
Instead of rejecting their past, students learn to honor the experiences, people, and environments that shaped them. This step builds pride, grounding, and emotional clarity.
O — Own the Rewrite
Students craft a new, intentional narrative rooted in identity, agency, and possibility. They leave with a written “Rewrite Statement” they can return to throughout the year.
What Students Walk Away With
Clarity
A deeper understanding of their identity, strengths, and internal resources.
Confidence
Tools to challenge imposter syndrome, self‑doubt, and comparison.
Community
Shared reflection activities that build trust, belonging, and connection.
Commitment
A personalized roadmap for staying grounded when pressure rises or motivation dips.
A Written Rewrite Statement
A tangible reminder of who they are becoming—and why their dream is worth it.
Why Campuses Bring Tony In
He’s Relatable.
Tony’s story mirrors the lived experiences of first-gen students — they see themselves in him.
He Creates Safe, Honest Spaces.
Students open up, engage deeply, and feel seen.
He Blends Heart + Strategy.
Students leave with both inspiration and actionable tools.
He Speaks to Identity, Not Just Achievement.
Tony helps students understand who they are, not just what they can do.
What Students Say
Book Tony for Your Campus
Bring Tony to your campus for a keynote, workshop, or student success event.
Your students will walk away inspired, grounded, and ready to pursue their dreams with clarity and confidence
Bulk Book Orders for Your Students
Many campuses choose to pair Tony’s workshop with copies of his #1 Best-Selling book, Is Your Dream Really Worth It?, or bundle his entire Self-Discovery Line of products, giving students a powerful resource they can return to long after the event.
Providing books helps:
● Reinforce the message from Tony’s workshop
● Support students with a tangible, relatable guide
● Create a shared experience for cohorts and programs
Students don’t just listen—they participate, reflect, share, and leave with tools they can use immediately.
Speaking Fees and Booking Information workshop fee
Available upon request. Connect through the Contact Page, and we’ll customize the experience for your campus.
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