Edson O'Neale's Bio
He’s overcome what he’s felt.
He’s reshaped his narrative.
The why, the how and the way, he shares in his talks about leadership, bullying and history. Compelled to rewrite your story and change perceptions? Work with Edson today and discover:
1. Dynamic thought leader focused on values and self-worth.
2. Your supportive accountability partner for achieving future goals.
3. A champion of consistent growth.
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PRESENTATION: Vulnerability - The Real Super Hero for Greek Life
Leading by example, Edson will share his journey on how he became the person and leader that he is today. Inspiring you to evolve and apply vulnerability in your life to help you uncover your own super power.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Discover the traits of a good leader.
2. Explore your leadership style.
3. Investigate the importance of vulnerability.
4. Develop the ability to share your own story.
5. Illustrate the importance of opening up to those around you.
6. Analyze different ways of communicating how you feel.
7. Discuss how we can start feeling comfortable by being uncomfortable.
Intended audience: All fraternity and sorority members, all new members
PRESENTATION: Stepping, Strolling, and History; What Does it Mean to You?
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Gain a better understanding of the history of stepping and strolling.
2. Evaluate different scenarios related to stepping and strolling.
3. Examine what our founders would think about these scenarios.
4. Discuss the importance of education within our own organization
5. Discover our obligation to educate the greater campus community.
6. Produce an educational action plan.
Intended audience: All council leaders
PRESENTATION: You Be The Letters
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Examine the reasons why they joined Greek Life initially.
2. Compare their expectations of themselves within the chapter with their actions thus far.
3. Describe what things are still left to accomplish both personally and for the chapter or Greek community.
4. Summarize what things must stop within our own actions and the actions of our organization.
5. Produce an action plan for our remaining time as an undergraduate as well as our obligation to our organization over a lifetime.
Intended audience: All fraternity and sorority members, all new members
PRESENTATION: There’s More to Me Than a Bathroom Fight
As someone who has a large physical stature, there is always the misconception that he must be the bully, but the truth is Edson was always the one being bullied. It affected his self-confidence and his mental health.
By sharing his story, Edson is able to speak to the significance it has on individuals over a lifetime and illuminate ways that all of us can combat bullying on college campuses.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss what bullying look like on a college campus.
2. Investigate the causes of bullying.
3. Illustrate ways we can prevent bullying.
4. Demonstrate that bullying doesn’t define you as a person.
Intended audience: All college students
"I attended the American Student Government Association conference in 2021. I attended a couple seminars but the one that stood out to me was Edson O’Neale. He did a seminar on vulnerability which intrigued me because sometimes men have a hard time expressing themselves and being vulnerable. I loved his approach and his back story. He kept his audience interested by asking engaging questions and allowing the audience to answer freely. He made his space comfortable to be in. All too often these young men are pulled out of their element into unfamiliar territory without the proper guidance. I believe Mr. O’Neale will be a great influence on these men."