Steven Shama

Steve is a professional speaker and storyteller who has given scores of presentations and workshops over the last 25 years throughout the USA, Canada, and Israel. His topics and his welcoming and engaging presence help his audiences learn to better communicate and connect, even in challenging times. His degrees are from Columbia College (AB), Temple University (MD), and Harvard School of Public Health (MPH).

Course Title: Tips and Tricks for Planning Exciting and Memorable Low-Cost Vacations (Fall Term 2023) 
Participant Testimonials: 

Steve expressed a desire to learn from this session how to do things differently in the future. He was very responsive to personalized needs and questions.

He was energetic, well informed and readily shared his opinions and told us the reason for his opinions.

Course Title: How to Deal with Difficult People and Look Forward To It (Spring Term 2022)
Particant Testimonials: 

It was truly eye-opening and moved me forward in some of my difficulties.

The course content, discussion, and handouts each helped me understand my options when dealing with difficult people. A one on one conversation with Steve regarding a specific and challenging situation was especially helpful. It doesn't get much better than that!

Course Title: How to Deal with Difficult People...and Look Forward To It (Spring Term 2021)
Participant Testimonials:

There have been many times (since taking the course) that I have used some tricks and tactics that Steve taught us. And they have worked in diffusing a tense situation. What a gem. So valuable!!!

Steve just emanates goodness in all of his being. He makes so much sense!

Course Title: Wabi-Sabi: The Benefits of Embracing An Imperfect Life (Spring Term 2021)
Participant Testimonials:

The wisdom gleaned from Steve is truly exceptional. He leaves you with a sense of acceptance in making the world a better place, one by one.

Incredible human being with great ability to draw us out to share with others.

Course Title: How to Deal with Difficult People...and Look Forward To It (Winter Term 2021)
Participant Testimonials:

He used the very tools he was teaching us..he listened, he responded with honest, positive and caring
energy. 

Steve provided a nice blend of course content and class interaction. He enabled the class members to become a real source of support and encouragement for one another!