Dara Connolly

Presentation Topics:

* 3 Expert Skills to Prevent Sexual Assault

Identify the key areas to increase personal safety.

Learn the new rules of consent.

The importance of "who," "when," and "how" predators strike.

Discover the power of "identifying predators before they hurt you".

Practice real-life safety skills you can use everyday.

* Someone You Know

Master the top 3 secrets to prevent bullies and abusers from selecting you.

Learn effective body language to communicate your "No".

Takeaway practical action steps to Live Confident, Fearless, and Safe.

*Overcome Fear & Achieve Success in Work, Life, & Relationships

Fear holds most of us back from achieving our full purpose.

Develop the techniques of high performers and step through your fears and start living with purpose.

Discover where most people fail and how you can master fear with ease.

Takeaway practical action steps that you can use today.

*How to Handle Workplace Sexism & Bullying

Learn the art of speaking up while improving relations and satisfaction within your team.

Explore the difference between teasing and bullying.

Discover the power of effective body language to communicate your intention.

Takeaway the action steps necessary to create lasting behavior change.

* Proven Methods to Raising Confident Young Adults

Practice parent-to-young adult coaching to use effective language.

Discover the "power of being a fan".

Introduce 3 behaviors every parent must eliminate.

Explain the new rules of dating and consent in the current culture.

Takeaway the action steps to create lasting communication and respect.

* What to Do When Faced with a Predator

Practice the power of voice and the most effective words to use.

Learn effective body language to communicate your "No".

Takeaway the action steps and practical hands-on fighting skills necessary

to best defend yourself to avoid being a statistic.

Dara Connolly is an anti-bullying and sexual assault prevention expert. Her award-winning Kurukula™ organization helps women speak up in relationship and at work to avoid bullies, abusers, and predators and live Confident, Fearless, and Safe.

Dara leads impactful presentations for private and corporate groups. Her presentations are high content but motivational in style and tone.

Her newly launched Jerky Johnny® relationship game has received national acclaim.

Testimonials:

“Dara Connolly is fantastic! I can’t explain the confidence she gave me and my two daughters. Both older teenagers going off to college, but facing the dating scene still in high school. When can you say “No?" ALWAYS! Kurukula gave them the tools not only to read different scenarios, but gain confidence and the skills for self-defense. Becoming self-sufficient and believing in yourself while staying safe! This program is so worth it!”

-Tracy Wiley, Mother of Teen Girls

"After attending a Kurukula workshop led by Dara Connolly, I came away with actionable tools to build a stronger, bolder presence in everyday interactions with both men and women. Dara has a keen awareness of meeting women right where they are and guiding them to increasing confidence (in aspects such as voice, presence, and self-defense)- better equipping them in today's world. She's relatable, engaging, and a master at making others feel welcome and supported. I would highly recommend both her workshops and for speaking engagements on women/teen empowerment."

—Shelley Lumm, Owner and Consultant JSL Auctions

"Dara Connolly is an engaging speaker! She's not afraid to deal with some of the tricky issues to prevent sexual abuse. She gives excellent advice on how to know how to stand up for what you believe and feel safe. Dara selflessly created workshops, a game (Jerky Johnny), and a book (Someone You Know) in order to help women and girls. I would recommend Dara and her Kurukula program to individuals, groups, and schools. She is very professional!"

—Viveca Hubbard, President Chamber Chatters TM International Speaking Club

“Kurukula (and Dara Connolly) is a great program to empower women, helping them to avoid getting into dangerous situations and how to say a strong "No" when needed and a lot more!"

-Mother Kate Mackinnon, PT, CST-D, Author, Speaker

“My daughter attended your Boundary Setting presentation last night & came home so excited. She told me all about the class & how much she learned from you. She will be applying what she learned at school to even friends that can be not so nice. On the car ride home she gave me all sorts of examples how to handle situations when girls are being mean. She discussed body language, how to verbalize firmly and what to say. It was amazing! The lessons you taught were invaluable. Thank you for a wonderful presentation. We thoroughly enjoyed it!" —Suzanne Sterling, Mother