MCGT Speaker ~ Motivation and Achievement

with Andrew Mahoney 

Motivation and Achievement : A Torrid Love Affair

This presentation will highlight the intense and complicated relationship between  the process of activating achievement and motivation. Parents and guests are encouraged to bring questions for a lively and informative experience with Andy Mahoney, one of the pioneers in the field of counseling the gifted and talented and a renowned expert on achievement. This presentation will be directed towards achievement for all children not just gifted and talented.

Andy Mahoney MS LCPC, founder of the Center for Identity Potential. Counseling centers for the gifted and talented (Chicago and Detroit). He is a recognized expert and pioneer in the field of counseling the gifted and talented, with over 30 years’ experience as counselor, family therapist, and trainer of mental health professionals and related educational professionals. His primary work and research focuses on creating identities that fit to activate potential, and achievement . Andy also provides a consulting practice (Identity Potential INC) developing high potential talent and meaningful practice in business and in life.

This event is sponsored by MCGT's Edina, Minneapolis, Prior Lake/Savage, RAVE, and Robbinsdale chapters and by Arete Academy.

When: Monday, February 25, 2019, 7pm to 8:30pm

Where: Sabes Jewish Community Center, 4330 S Cedar Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

You will need to sign in and show I.D. in order to enter the building. Please allow extra time for this.

Who: All those interested in supporting gifted students – educators, parents, and other caregivers and professionals welcome!

How: Go to www.mcgt.net and register online, or register onsite on the day. Cash, check or charge accepted.

Cost: FREE for MCGT members

Non-members, $10 per person (join online or onsite for member rate)

Questions: Email info@mcgt.net, or call (952) 848-4906

Additional information:

No childcare is available. This event is for parents, educators and other professionals ~ we will not have space, activities, or supervision for children at this event.

The Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented (MCGT) is a state-wide non-profit support and advocacy organization of parents, educators, and other professionals who live or work with gifted children and are interested in their education and well-being.