Patty Jo Sawvel
Communication expert Patty Jo Sawvel is a sought-after public speaker, cover story magazine writer, and author of the book 2014 award-winning book Under the Influence: The Town That Listened to its Kids. Wielding the power of the written and spoken word, Patty Jo empowers audiences to act.
Her secret: Early in her career, journalist Patty Jo Sawvel discovered the power of raw personal stories. Told heart to heart, these powerful narratives unite diverse communities for powerful action. In her first year at the Kernersville News, the North Carolina Press Association presented Patty Jo with the first place Investigative Reporting Award for moving her community to tackle its teenage drug problem. Not content with a fancy "wall hanging," Patty Jo delved deeper into the fascinating world of leadership, community building, and teenage drug prevention. Ultimately, Patty Jo served as founding president of Kernersville Cares for Kids-a grassroots non-profit that trains young people to positively influence peers. The resulting 18-year journey not only reshaped a community, it transformed Patty Jo personally. Now-whether it's to the page or to the stage-Patty Jo Sawvel brings an unprecedented passion to all of her work.
In 2013, the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools commissioned Patty Jo Sawvel to create a parenting program for its Annual No Parent Left Behind Conference. The resulting Fearless Parenting: Cope, Connect, Control was so successful that the core communication skills -Cope, Connect, Control-were modified for presentations to business leaders, teachers, employees, and even young people. Other key topics include: Balancing Compassion and Empowerment to Manage Compassion Fatigue, Writing Powerful Thank-yous So Customers will Beg for More, and Mining for Diamonds-How to Find and Frame Compelling Stories.
Since 2013, Patty Jo Sawvel has been a member of the prestigious National Speakers Association, a group of only 3,000 members nationwide. In addition to speaking throughout the U.S., Patty Jo Sawvel authors, co-authors, and ghost writes books for people who want to preserve their story.
Communication expert Patty Jo Sawvel is a sought-after public speaker, cover story magazine writer, and author of the book 2014 award-winning book Under the Influence: The Town That Listened to its Kids. Wielding the power of the written and spoken word, Patty Jo empowers audiences to act.
Her secret: Early in her career, journalist Patty Jo Sawvel discovered the power of raw personal stories. Told heart to heart, these powerful narratives unite diverse communities for powerful action. In her first year at the Kernersville News, the North Carolina Press Association presented Patty Jo with the first place Investigative Reporting Award for moving her community to tackle its teenage drug problem. Not content with a fancy "wall hanging," Patty Jo delved deeper into the fascinating world of leadership, community building, and teenage drug prevention. Ultimately, Patty Jo served as founding president of Kernersville Cares for Kids-a grassroots non-profit that trains young people to positively influence peers. The resulting 18-year journey not only reshaped a community, it transformed Patty Jo personally. Now-whether it's to the page or to the stage-Patty Jo Sawvel brings an unprecedented passion to all of her work.
In 2013, the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools commissioned Patty Jo Sawvel to create a parenting program for its Annual No Parent Left Behind Conference. The resulting Fearless Parenting: Cope, Connect, Control was so successful that the core communication skills -Cope, Connect, Control-were modified for presentations to business leaders, teachers, employees, and even young people. Other key topics include: Balancing Compassion and Empowerment to Manage Compassion Fatigue, Writing Powerful Thank-yous So Customers will Beg for More, and Mining for Diamonds-How to Find and Frame Compelling Stories.
Since 2013, Patty Jo Sawvel has been a member of the prestigious National Speakers Association, a group of only 3,000 members nationwide. In addition to speaking throughout the U.S., Patty Jo Sawvel authors, co-authors, and ghost writes books for people who want to preserve their story.
