Robin Smith, Ph.D.
US
National television personality, author, keynote speaker, and licensed psychologist.
Dr. Robin L. Smith is a national television personality, author, keynote speaker, and licensed psychologist. Dr. Smith’s new book, "Inspirational Vitamins, A Guide To Personal Empowerment" – foreword written by Stevie Wonder is now in stores. Whether on television or addressing one of her convention or seminar audiences, Dr. Robin, as she is affectionately called, is best known for delivering a powerful and practical message. Audiences love her because she is warm, down-to-earth, and shares information using humor and compassion ... she always keeps it real!
Dr. Robin has worked as a national and local television correspondent and appeared numerous times on news and entertainment television and radio programs. You may have seen Dr. Robin on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC/The Today Show, ABC News /Good Morning America, CBS/The Early Show, MSNBC, CNBC, The Fox News Channel, The O’Reilly Factor, American Journal, and many other news and talk show formats. Dr. Robin hosted "With An Eye On Life", a healthy living news segment on KYW-TV3, in Philadelphia. She also hosted a television news segment called, "Ask Dr. Robin", this also aired on KYW-TV3. She’s been featured on the nightly news and has been a regular contributor on the weekend news. Her credits also include an award-winning documentary on Women and AIDS, and several instructional videos on Stress Management and other health related issues. Billboard Magazine featured Dr. Robin when she appeared as the motivational speaker for the music industry at the Impact Convention. Dr. Robin is one of the most sought after speakers and relationship experts in the Country. You often find Dr. Robin’s words of wisdom as the featured expert in national publications.
In addition to Dr. Robin’s busy media and keynote speaking schedule, she maintains a private practice in Philadelphia and is the Founder and President of Ordered Steps International, Inc., a consulting firm to corporations. She develops seminars and workshops for corporations and organizations nationwide. She consults with corporations and institutions around issues of change management, stress management, human difference and diversity, managerial effectiveness training, violence in the work place, debriefing of critical incidents, sexual harassment, and workplace productivity. In addition, Dr. Smith consults with educational institutions to improve learning opportunities for educators and students, teaching academic and social empowerment strategies. She is frequently a guest speaker and lecturer for professional organizations, church and civic groups, schools, political events, and sorority affairs. You can find her delivering a commencement address at a university, speaking to a group of youth at an inner city school, or working with the senior leadership in a corporation. Showing her comfort with diversity, Dr. Robin is at home in all these worlds. She also enjoys her role as an adjunct professor at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dr.Robin earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Temple University, her master’s degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has an undergraduate degree from LaSalle University. She was affiliated with Psychological Services at Swarthmore College, a former member of the Board of Directors of Albert Einstein Medical Center, Belmont Hospital, and Eagleville Hospital, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. She also served on the Advisory Board of the Barristers' Association of Philadelphia.
Dr. Smith's first book was "Inspirational Vitamins, A Guide To Personal Empowerment." She is working on two other books: a children's book and a relationship book for couples.
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
Inspirational Vitamins, A Guide To Personal Empowerment
Based on her current new book, Dr. Robin engages the audience in an interactive discussion of the inspirational messages found in her book. Participants learn the steps that one can take and the personal values that one possesses, to become a truly inspirational human being. Reading from relevant sections of her book, Dr. Robin explains how people can build purposeful, powerful, and perspective driven lives.
Inspiration Power – The Seminar
This seminar offers the tools and techniques for those individuals who want to become all they can be and live an inspired life. It advances a new paradigm that uses principles and skills that, when acquired, transform the way you see yourself, your relationships, your family and your work. Those you come in contact with will be influenced and inspired. You learn to play big, lead well, learn quickly, and live fully!
You’ve Got Mail
From the time we are born, we receive messages about everything – our worth and value, the worth and value of others, what to believe and disbelieve, whom to love and who not to love, the roles of women, men, children, parents, and God. We are bombarded with incoming messages from the beginning of life to its end. Dr. Robin takes you on a journey to explore and decide what messages to save, which ones to delete, which ones to redraft, and which messages to mark “undeliverable, return to sender.” Deciding what messages to keep in our in-box and which ones to delete is an important step in creating personal and professional empowerment and success.
"Fearless: Labor Pains" - Giving Birth to Yourself
Fear and opportunity travel together. Learning how to face and embrace our fears, allows us to usher in growing opportunities. Dr. Robin acts as a dream birth coach in this seminar, helping individuals and organizations in labor, to birth themselves and their heartfelt desires. If you want to give birth to your truest self – the person you would be if you learned to turn a deaf ear to fear and an open ear to the voice of courage and opportunity, invite Dr. Robin to your event to be your personal birthing coach. She says, "Let the labor begin, and watch the magic of life in the making." There is a gift waiting for you – it’s the gift of living your best life.
Eating The Wolf - Partnering With Your Fears To Create A Powerful Life
Most of us can remember the fairy tale of the Three Little Pigs, and the big bad pig-eating wolf. Using this story, Dr. Robin unearths and uncovers how pigs one, two, and three live in each of us. The influence of the mother pig on her three little piglets is also explored. Discovering how our lives are impacted by the developmental maturity stage seen in each pig’s choices and decisions is a focus of this session. The wolf represents our hidden and untapped strengths as well as our fears. People leave this session with a greater understanding of the powerful influence and impact that family and societal messages have on our personal and professional lives. You will never again see this fairytale or yourself the same.
Me, Myself, & I – The Three People You Need To Know To Create The Life And Relationship Of Your Dreams
Self-knowledge is a fundamental key to the success of any fulfilling relationship. Dr. Robin explores the roadblocks and building blocks to self-awareness and self-discovery. Kick to the curb “waiting on the sidelines for someone to care about you, love you, or help you”, and get excited as you uncover the secret key to your own success – YOU! Me, Myself, and I are an unbeatable team – it’s a partnership required for true success.
My Life Began When I Ran Out Of Steam – Ridding Yourself Of The Disease To Please
Women are notorious for being caregivers. Women take care of those they love, those they like, and even those who happen to show up on their doorstep. Running out of steam can be a surprising lifesaver for women. In this workshop, Dr. Robin gives new meaning and understanding to self-care . The distinction between self-care and selfishness is examined. Running out of steam can be the impetus for learning how to balance self-care with caring for others.
Hot Flashes – Burning From The Inside Out: Both Menopause and Creating A Passionate Life Can Make You Hot
Dr. Robin takes you on a whirlwind journey to the people, places, and things that make women hot. You will laugh as you see yourself in many of her stories and examples. This fun-filled exploration of the mind-body-spirit connection leaves seminar participants with renewed vitality, fresh energy, enlightened hope, and a greater understanding of how to manage what makes
them hot.
Lady Sings The Blues – Women Freeing Themselves From Depression & How To Make The Sun Come Out Again
All women at some point have wanted to jump back into bed, pull the covers over their heads, and hang a sign on the door, that says, "permanently closed for business." While a perfectly normal response, these feelings of exhaustion, depression, and of being overwhelmed are often hidden or denied. Many women still try to fulfill a fictional superwoman fantasy that "strong women never get tired, don't complain, and do what they have to with a smile." A list of other self-defeating and shaming messages often accompanies the superwoman fantasy. Dr. Robin examines the roots of depression and ways to loosen its draining grip, freeing women to re-engage in life with passion, perspective and purpose.
Under New Management Seminar
This seminar is a proven and effective self-development technique designed to empower the individual with the understanding, skills, and desire to take charge and responsibility for their own life, job, and relationships. The Under New Management life strategy seminar is offered in seven (7) - four (4) hour training sessions. Each session consists of instruction, case studies, simulation exercises, and role-playing. The foundation on which Under New Management is based is "self-awareness". Once we truly know ourselves, we can use the tools of Under New Management to create the life that we want. These tools include: Accountability, Communication, Conflict Management, Resilience, and Leveraging Human Differences and Diversity.
All keynotes and session are customized to meet the specific needs of the organization. Additional topics are available upon request.
Dr. Robin has worked as a national and local television correspondent and appeared numerous times on news and entertainment television and radio programs. You may have seen Dr. Robin on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC/The Today Show, ABC News /Good Morning America, CBS/The Early Show, MSNBC, CNBC, The Fox News Channel, The O’Reilly Factor, American Journal, and many other news and talk show formats. Dr. Robin hosted "With An Eye On Life", a healthy living news segment on KYW-TV3, in Philadelphia. She also hosted a television news segment called, "Ask Dr. Robin", this also aired on KYW-TV3. She’s been featured on the nightly news and has been a regular contributor on the weekend news. Her credits also include an award-winning documentary on Women and AIDS, and several instructional videos on Stress Management and other health related issues. Billboard Magazine featured Dr. Robin when she appeared as the motivational speaker for the music industry at the Impact Convention. Dr. Robin is one of the most sought after speakers and relationship experts in the Country. You often find Dr. Robin’s words of wisdom as the featured expert in national publications.
In addition to Dr. Robin’s busy media and keynote speaking schedule, she maintains a private practice in Philadelphia and is the Founder and President of Ordered Steps International, Inc., a consulting firm to corporations. She develops seminars and workshops for corporations and organizations nationwide. She consults with corporations and institutions around issues of change management, stress management, human difference and diversity, managerial effectiveness training, violence in the work place, debriefing of critical incidents, sexual harassment, and workplace productivity. In addition, Dr. Smith consults with educational institutions to improve learning opportunities for educators and students, teaching academic and social empowerment strategies. She is frequently a guest speaker and lecturer for professional organizations, church and civic groups, schools, political events, and sorority affairs. You can find her delivering a commencement address at a university, speaking to a group of youth at an inner city school, or working with the senior leadership in a corporation. Showing her comfort with diversity, Dr. Robin is at home in all these worlds. She also enjoys her role as an adjunct professor at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dr.Robin earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Temple University, her master’s degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has an undergraduate degree from LaSalle University. She was affiliated with Psychological Services at Swarthmore College, a former member of the Board of Directors of Albert Einstein Medical Center, Belmont Hospital, and Eagleville Hospital, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. She also served on the Advisory Board of the Barristers' Association of Philadelphia.
Dr. Smith's first book was "Inspirational Vitamins, A Guide To Personal Empowerment." She is working on two other books: a children's book and a relationship book for couples.
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
Inspirational Vitamins, A Guide To Personal Empowerment
Based on her current new book, Dr. Robin engages the audience in an interactive discussion of the inspirational messages found in her book. Participants learn the steps that one can take and the personal values that one possesses, to become a truly inspirational human being. Reading from relevant sections of her book, Dr. Robin explains how people can build purposeful, powerful, and perspective driven lives.
Inspiration Power – The Seminar
This seminar offers the tools and techniques for those individuals who want to become all they can be and live an inspired life. It advances a new paradigm that uses principles and skills that, when acquired, transform the way you see yourself, your relationships, your family and your work. Those you come in contact with will be influenced and inspired. You learn to play big, lead well, learn quickly, and live fully!
You’ve Got Mail
From the time we are born, we receive messages about everything – our worth and value, the worth and value of others, what to believe and disbelieve, whom to love and who not to love, the roles of women, men, children, parents, and God. We are bombarded with incoming messages from the beginning of life to its end. Dr. Robin takes you on a journey to explore and decide what messages to save, which ones to delete, which ones to redraft, and which messages to mark “undeliverable, return to sender.” Deciding what messages to keep in our in-box and which ones to delete is an important step in creating personal and professional empowerment and success.
"Fearless: Labor Pains" - Giving Birth to Yourself
Fear and opportunity travel together. Learning how to face and embrace our fears, allows us to usher in growing opportunities. Dr. Robin acts as a dream birth coach in this seminar, helping individuals and organizations in labor, to birth themselves and their heartfelt desires. If you want to give birth to your truest self – the person you would be if you learned to turn a deaf ear to fear and an open ear to the voice of courage and opportunity, invite Dr. Robin to your event to be your personal birthing coach. She says, "Let the labor begin, and watch the magic of life in the making." There is a gift waiting for you – it’s the gift of living your best life.
Eating The Wolf - Partnering With Your Fears To Create A Powerful Life
Most of us can remember the fairy tale of the Three Little Pigs, and the big bad pig-eating wolf. Using this story, Dr. Robin unearths and uncovers how pigs one, two, and three live in each of us. The influence of the mother pig on her three little piglets is also explored. Discovering how our lives are impacted by the developmental maturity stage seen in each pig’s choices and decisions is a focus of this session. The wolf represents our hidden and untapped strengths as well as our fears. People leave this session with a greater understanding of the powerful influence and impact that family and societal messages have on our personal and professional lives. You will never again see this fairytale or yourself the same.
Me, Myself, & I – The Three People You Need To Know To Create The Life And Relationship Of Your Dreams
Self-knowledge is a fundamental key to the success of any fulfilling relationship. Dr. Robin explores the roadblocks and building blocks to self-awareness and self-discovery. Kick to the curb “waiting on the sidelines for someone to care about you, love you, or help you”, and get excited as you uncover the secret key to your own success – YOU! Me, Myself, and I are an unbeatable team – it’s a partnership required for true success.
My Life Began When I Ran Out Of Steam – Ridding Yourself Of The Disease To Please
Women are notorious for being caregivers. Women take care of those they love, those they like, and even those who happen to show up on their doorstep. Running out of steam can be a surprising lifesaver for women. In this workshop, Dr. Robin gives new meaning and understanding to self-care . The distinction between self-care and selfishness is examined. Running out of steam can be the impetus for learning how to balance self-care with caring for others.
Hot Flashes – Burning From The Inside Out: Both Menopause and Creating A Passionate Life Can Make You Hot
Dr. Robin takes you on a whirlwind journey to the people, places, and things that make women hot. You will laugh as you see yourself in many of her stories and examples. This fun-filled exploration of the mind-body-spirit connection leaves seminar participants with renewed vitality, fresh energy, enlightened hope, and a greater understanding of how to manage what makes
them hot.
Lady Sings The Blues – Women Freeing Themselves From Depression & How To Make The Sun Come Out Again
All women at some point have wanted to jump back into bed, pull the covers over their heads, and hang a sign on the door, that says, "permanently closed for business." While a perfectly normal response, these feelings of exhaustion, depression, and of being overwhelmed are often hidden or denied. Many women still try to fulfill a fictional superwoman fantasy that "strong women never get tired, don't complain, and do what they have to with a smile." A list of other self-defeating and shaming messages often accompanies the superwoman fantasy. Dr. Robin examines the roots of depression and ways to loosen its draining grip, freeing women to re-engage in life with passion, perspective and purpose.
Under New Management Seminar
This seminar is a proven and effective self-development technique designed to empower the individual with the understanding, skills, and desire to take charge and responsibility for their own life, job, and relationships. The Under New Management life strategy seminar is offered in seven (7) - four (4) hour training sessions. Each session consists of instruction, case studies, simulation exercises, and role-playing. The foundation on which Under New Management is based is "self-awareness". Once we truly know ourselves, we can use the tools of Under New Management to create the life that we want. These tools include: Accountability, Communication, Conflict Management, Resilience, and Leveraging Human Differences and Diversity.
All keynotes and session are customized to meet the specific needs of the organization. Additional topics are available upon request.
Dr. Robin L. Smith is a national television personality, author, keynote speaker, and licensed psychologist. Dr. Smith’s new book, "Inspirational Vitamins, A Guide To Personal Empowerment" – foreword written by Stevie Wonder is now in stores. Whether on television or addressing one of her convention or seminar audiences, Dr. Robin, as she is affectionately called, is best known for delivering a powerful and practical message. Audiences love her because she is warm, down-to-earth, and shares information using humor and compassion ... she always keeps it real!
Dr. Robin has worked as a national and local television correspondent and appeared numerous times on news and entertainment television and radio programs. You may have seen Dr. Robin on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC/The Today Show, ABC News /Good Morning America, CBS/The Early Show, MSNBC, CNBC, The Fox News Channel, The O’Reilly Factor, American Journal, and many other news and talk show formats. Dr. Robin hosted "With An Eye On Life", a healthy living news segment on KYW-TV3, in Philadelphia. She also hosted a television news segment called, "Ask Dr. Robin", this also aired on KYW-TV3. She’s been featured on the nightly news and has been a regular contributor on the weekend news. Her credits also include an award-winning documentary on Women and AIDS, and several instructional videos on Stress Management and other health related issues. Billboard Magazine featured Dr. Robin when she appeared as the motivational speaker for the music industry at the Impact Convention. Dr. Robin is one of the most sought after speakers and relationship experts in the Country. You often find Dr. Robin’s words of wisdom as the featured expert in national publications.
In addition to Dr. Robin’s busy media and keynote speaking schedule, she maintains a private practice in Philadelphia and is the Founder and President of Ordered Steps International, Inc., a consulting firm to corporations. She develops seminars and workshops for corporations and organizations nationwide. She consults with corporations and institutions around issues of change management, stress management, human difference and diversity, managerial effectiveness training, violence in the work place, debriefing of critical incidents, sexual harassment, and workplace productivity. In addition, Dr. Smith consults with educational institutions to improve learning opportunities for educators and students, teaching academic and social empowerment strategies. She is frequently a guest speaker and lecturer for professional organizations, church and civic groups, schools, political events, and sorority affairs. You can find her delivering a commencement address at a university, speaking to a group of youth at an inner city school, or working with the senior leadership in a corporation. Showing her comfort with diversity, Dr. Robin is at home in all these worlds. She also enjoys her role as an adjunct professor at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dr.Robin earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Temple University, her master’s degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has an undergraduate degree from LaSalle University. She was affiliated with Psychological Services at Swarthmore College, a former member of the Board of Directors of Albert Einstein Medical Center, Belmont Hospital, and Eagleville Hospital, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. She also served on the Advisory Board of the Barristers' Association of Philadelphia.
Dr. Smith's first book was "Inspirational Vitamins, A Guide To Personal Empowerment." She is working on two other books: a children's book and a relationship book for couples.
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
Inspirational Vitamins, A Guide To Personal Empowerment
Based on her current new book, Dr. Robin engages the audience in an interactive discussion of the inspirational messages found in her book. Participants learn the steps that one can take and the personal values that one possesses, to become a truly inspirational human being. Reading from relevant sections of her book, Dr. Robin explains how people can build purposeful, powerful, and perspective driven lives.
Inspiration Power – The Seminar
This seminar offers the tools and techniques for those individuals who want to become all they can be and live an inspired life. It advances a new paradigm that uses principles and skills that, when acquired, transform the way you see yourself, your relationships, your family and your work. Those you come in contact with will be influenced and inspired. You learn to play big, lead well, learn quickly, and live fully!
You’ve Got Mail
From the time we are born, we receive messages about everything – our worth and value, the worth and value of others, what to believe and disbelieve, whom to love and who not to love, the roles of women, men, children, parents, and God. We are bombarded with incoming messages from the beginning of life to its end. Dr. Robin takes you on a journey to explore and decide what messages to save, which ones to delete, which ones to redraft, and which messages to mark “undeliverable, return to sender.” Deciding what messages to keep in our in-box and which ones to delete is an important step in creating personal and professional empowerment and success.
"Fearless: Labor Pains" - Giving Birth to Yourself
Fear and opportunity travel together. Learning how to face and embrace our fears, allows us to usher in growing opportunities. Dr. Robin acts as a dream birth coach in this seminar, helping individuals and organizations in labor, to birth themselves and their heartfelt desires. If you want to give birth to your truest self – the person you would be if you learned to turn a deaf ear to fear and an open ear to the voice of courage and opportunity, invite Dr. Robin to your event to be your personal birthing coach. She says, "Let the labor begin, and watch the magic of life in the making." There is a gift waiting for you – it’s the gift of living your best life.
Eating The Wolf - Partnering With Your Fears To Create A Powerful Life
Most of us can remember the fairy tale of the Three Little Pigs, and the big bad pig-eating wolf. Using this story, Dr. Robin unearths and uncovers how pigs one, two, and three live in each of us. The influence of the mother pig on her three little piglets is also explored. Discovering how our lives are impacted by the developmental maturity stage seen in each pig’s choices and decisions is a focus of this session. The wolf represents our hidden and untapped strengths as well as our fears. People leave this session with a greater understanding of the powerful influence and impact that family and societal messages have on our personal and professional lives. You will never again see this fairytale or yourself the same.
Me, Myself, & I – The Three People You Need To Know To Create The Life And Relationship Of Your Dreams
Self-knowledge is a fundamental key to the success of any fulfilling relationship. Dr. Robin explores the roadblocks and building blocks to self-awareness and self-discovery. Kick to the curb “waiting on the sidelines for someone to care about you, love you, or help you”, and get excited as you uncover the secret key to your own success – YOU! Me, Myself, and I are an unbeatable team – it’s a partnership required for true success.
My Life Began When I Ran Out Of Steam – Ridding Yourself Of The Disease To Please
Women are notorious for being caregivers. Women take care of those they love, those they like, and even those who happen to show up on their doorstep. Running out of steam can be a surprising lifesaver for women. In this workshop, Dr. Robin gives new meaning and understanding to self-care . The distinction between self-care and selfishness is examined. Running out of steam can be the impetus for learning how to balance self-care with caring for others.
Hot Flashes – Burning From The Inside Out: Both Menopause and Creating A Passionate Life Can Make You Hot
Dr. Robin takes you on a whirlwind journey to the people, places, and things that make women hot. You will laugh as you see yourself in many of her stories and examples. This fun-filled exploration of the mind-body-spirit connection leaves seminar participants with renewed vitality, fresh energy, enlightened hope, and a greater understanding of how to manage what makes
them hot.
Lady Sings The Blues – Women Freeing Themselves From Depression & How To Make The Sun Come Out Again
All women at some point have wanted to jump back into bed, pull the covers over their heads, and hang a sign on the door, that says, "permanently closed for business." While a perfectly normal response, these feelings of exhaustion, depression, and of being overwhelmed are often hidden or denied. Many women still try to fulfill a fictional superwoman fantasy that "strong women never get tired, don't complain, and do what they have to with a smile." A list of other self-defeating and shaming messages often accompanies the superwoman fantasy. Dr. Robin examines the roots of depression and ways to loosen its draining grip, freeing women to re-engage in life with passion, perspective and purpose.
Under New Management Seminar
This seminar is a proven and effective self-development technique designed to empower the individual with the understanding, skills, and desire to take charge and responsibility for their own life, job, and relationships. The Under New Management life strategy seminar is offered in seven (7) - four (4) hour training sessions. Each session consists of instruction, case studies, simulation exercises, and role-playing. The foundation on which Under New Management is based is "self-awareness". Once we truly know ourselves, we can use the tools of Under New Management to create the life that we want. These tools include: Accountability, Communication, Conflict Management, Resilience, and Leveraging Human Differences and Diversity.
All keynotes and session are customized to meet the specific needs of the organization. Additional topics are available upon request.
Dr. Robin has worked as a national and local television correspondent and appeared numerous times on news and entertainment television and radio programs. You may have seen Dr. Robin on The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC/The Today Show, ABC News /Good Morning America, CBS/The Early Show, MSNBC, CNBC, The Fox News Channel, The O’Reilly Factor, American Journal, and many other news and talk show formats. Dr. Robin hosted "With An Eye On Life", a healthy living news segment on KYW-TV3, in Philadelphia. She also hosted a television news segment called, "Ask Dr. Robin", this also aired on KYW-TV3. She’s been featured on the nightly news and has been a regular contributor on the weekend news. Her credits also include an award-winning documentary on Women and AIDS, and several instructional videos on Stress Management and other health related issues. Billboard Magazine featured Dr. Robin when she appeared as the motivational speaker for the music industry at the Impact Convention. Dr. Robin is one of the most sought after speakers and relationship experts in the Country. You often find Dr. Robin’s words of wisdom as the featured expert in national publications.
In addition to Dr. Robin’s busy media and keynote speaking schedule, she maintains a private practice in Philadelphia and is the Founder and President of Ordered Steps International, Inc., a consulting firm to corporations. She develops seminars and workshops for corporations and organizations nationwide. She consults with corporations and institutions around issues of change management, stress management, human difference and diversity, managerial effectiveness training, violence in the work place, debriefing of critical incidents, sexual harassment, and workplace productivity. In addition, Dr. Smith consults with educational institutions to improve learning opportunities for educators and students, teaching academic and social empowerment strategies. She is frequently a guest speaker and lecturer for professional organizations, church and civic groups, schools, political events, and sorority affairs. You can find her delivering a commencement address at a university, speaking to a group of youth at an inner city school, or working with the senior leadership in a corporation. Showing her comfort with diversity, Dr. Robin is at home in all these worlds. She also enjoys her role as an adjunct professor at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dr.Robin earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Temple University, her master’s degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has an undergraduate degree from LaSalle University. She was affiliated with Psychological Services at Swarthmore College, a former member of the Board of Directors of Albert Einstein Medical Center, Belmont Hospital, and Eagleville Hospital, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. She also served on the Advisory Board of the Barristers' Association of Philadelphia.
Dr. Smith's first book was "Inspirational Vitamins, A Guide To Personal Empowerment." She is working on two other books: a children's book and a relationship book for couples.
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS:
Inspirational Vitamins, A Guide To Personal Empowerment
Based on her current new book, Dr. Robin engages the audience in an interactive discussion of the inspirational messages found in her book. Participants learn the steps that one can take and the personal values that one possesses, to become a truly inspirational human being. Reading from relevant sections of her book, Dr. Robin explains how people can build purposeful, powerful, and perspective driven lives.
Inspiration Power – The Seminar
This seminar offers the tools and techniques for those individuals who want to become all they can be and live an inspired life. It advances a new paradigm that uses principles and skills that, when acquired, transform the way you see yourself, your relationships, your family and your work. Those you come in contact with will be influenced and inspired. You learn to play big, lead well, learn quickly, and live fully!
You’ve Got Mail
From the time we are born, we receive messages about everything – our worth and value, the worth and value of others, what to believe and disbelieve, whom to love and who not to love, the roles of women, men, children, parents, and God. We are bombarded with incoming messages from the beginning of life to its end. Dr. Robin takes you on a journey to explore and decide what messages to save, which ones to delete, which ones to redraft, and which messages to mark “undeliverable, return to sender.” Deciding what messages to keep in our in-box and which ones to delete is an important step in creating personal and professional empowerment and success.
"Fearless: Labor Pains" - Giving Birth to Yourself
Fear and opportunity travel together. Learning how to face and embrace our fears, allows us to usher in growing opportunities. Dr. Robin acts as a dream birth coach in this seminar, helping individuals and organizations in labor, to birth themselves and their heartfelt desires. If you want to give birth to your truest self – the person you would be if you learned to turn a deaf ear to fear and an open ear to the voice of courage and opportunity, invite Dr. Robin to your event to be your personal birthing coach. She says, "Let the labor begin, and watch the magic of life in the making." There is a gift waiting for you – it’s the gift of living your best life.
Eating The Wolf - Partnering With Your Fears To Create A Powerful Life
Most of us can remember the fairy tale of the Three Little Pigs, and the big bad pig-eating wolf. Using this story, Dr. Robin unearths and uncovers how pigs one, two, and three live in each of us. The influence of the mother pig on her three little piglets is also explored. Discovering how our lives are impacted by the developmental maturity stage seen in each pig’s choices and decisions is a focus of this session. The wolf represents our hidden and untapped strengths as well as our fears. People leave this session with a greater understanding of the powerful influence and impact that family and societal messages have on our personal and professional lives. You will never again see this fairytale or yourself the same.
Me, Myself, & I – The Three People You Need To Know To Create The Life And Relationship Of Your Dreams
Self-knowledge is a fundamental key to the success of any fulfilling relationship. Dr. Robin explores the roadblocks and building blocks to self-awareness and self-discovery. Kick to the curb “waiting on the sidelines for someone to care about you, love you, or help you”, and get excited as you uncover the secret key to your own success – YOU! Me, Myself, and I are an unbeatable team – it’s a partnership required for true success.
My Life Began When I Ran Out Of Steam – Ridding Yourself Of The Disease To Please
Women are notorious for being caregivers. Women take care of those they love, those they like, and even those who happen to show up on their doorstep. Running out of steam can be a surprising lifesaver for women. In this workshop, Dr. Robin gives new meaning and understanding to self-care . The distinction between self-care and selfishness is examined. Running out of steam can be the impetus for learning how to balance self-care with caring for others.
Hot Flashes – Burning From The Inside Out: Both Menopause and Creating A Passionate Life Can Make You Hot
Dr. Robin takes you on a whirlwind journey to the people, places, and things that make women hot. You will laugh as you see yourself in many of her stories and examples. This fun-filled exploration of the mind-body-spirit connection leaves seminar participants with renewed vitality, fresh energy, enlightened hope, and a greater understanding of how to manage what makes
them hot.
Lady Sings The Blues – Women Freeing Themselves From Depression & How To Make The Sun Come Out Again
All women at some point have wanted to jump back into bed, pull the covers over their heads, and hang a sign on the door, that says, "permanently closed for business." While a perfectly normal response, these feelings of exhaustion, depression, and of being overwhelmed are often hidden or denied. Many women still try to fulfill a fictional superwoman fantasy that "strong women never get tired, don't complain, and do what they have to with a smile." A list of other self-defeating and shaming messages often accompanies the superwoman fantasy. Dr. Robin examines the roots of depression and ways to loosen its draining grip, freeing women to re-engage in life with passion, perspective and purpose.
Under New Management Seminar
This seminar is a proven and effective self-development technique designed to empower the individual with the understanding, skills, and desire to take charge and responsibility for their own life, job, and relationships. The Under New Management life strategy seminar is offered in seven (7) - four (4) hour training sessions. Each session consists of instruction, case studies, simulation exercises, and role-playing. The foundation on which Under New Management is based is "self-awareness". Once we truly know ourselves, we can use the tools of Under New Management to create the life that we want. These tools include: Accountability, Communication, Conflict Management, Resilience, and Leveraging Human Differences and Diversity.
All keynotes and session are customized to meet the specific needs of the organization. Additional topics are available upon request.
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