Because of You, This is Me

Our Book of the Month for August is “Because of You, This is Me: The stories we tell, the stories we change and the power of everyday heroes” by Inspirational Speaker, Jaz Ampaw-Farr. 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Growing up in poverty, and neglected and abused by her own parents, Jaz Ampaw-Farr was destined to become a statistic. Her story was changed however, by five teachers who made the point of putting human connection first – despite the challenges of the education system.

Because of these people, Jaz went on to become a teacher, writer and award-winning international speaker who, through celebration and provocation, engages educators and galvanises them into embracing the difference that they can make when they, too, put being a human first.

In Because of You, This is Me Jaz shares her story – often harrowing but always uplifting – to show how the everyday heroes in our schools can transform the lives of the children who need their help the most.

ABOUT JAZ

Jaz Ampaw-Farr is a Human First Leadership Strategist, Keynote speaker and Author.Jaz has a unique ability to help people and corporations reframe their stories and situations, bringing transformation in their work, life and communities. This is Jaz’s alchemy.

Jaz Ampaw-Farr is highly recognised for the impact she’s had on the education and health sectors, galvanising and inspiring those around her. She has led national and international projects unlocking potential in leaders and teams and is now highly sought after by business leaders, corporations and governments wanting the same results.

It is fair to say that working with Jaz Ampaw-Farr leaves a mark. She gives you the feeling you can do the impossible so that the next time you face adversity and challenge, you’ll be ready.  In her TEDx Talk she re-storied her life as a broken child, highlighting the transformative power we have to make a difference. Jaz’s determination drove her from appalling abuse at the hands of her own parents to running away from foster care and life as a teen on the streets, to the resilience influencer she is today.

Her Speaking Topics include –

• Human-First Leadership- You’re not a leader because of your title, but because others believe you to be worth following.
• Owning Your Leadership Voice- Everyone has a leadership voice. Some use it to persuade, some to protect and some have a tendency to keep it hidden.
• Balancing Life and Work in the Digital Age- Embracing change is never easy and often requires stellar levels of mental resilience and agility.
• Embedding Ambitious Resiliencen- Mental resilience is the new black. Whether you’re navigating a nationwide lockdown or juggling your daily responsibilities you face constant challenges at work and in life, that a tick box approach to wellbeing isn’t going to solve.
• The 3 Rs of Reinvention – Your Generation C story could be one of chaos caused by Covid-19 or one of the creativity, courage and change you embraced.
• The Power of Everyday Heroes – In her flagship keynote Jaz shares her powerful journey of triumph over adversity.
• Courageous Conversations –Unconscious bias training that is the polar opposite of box ticking and instead invites curiosity

To order a copy of Jaz book please visit the Amazon website and for more details on her speaking work please visit her webpage or contact us on 020 8854 7247.