Welcome!
The Anatoliah Talk is an engaging, 45-minute experience designed to inspire young people to believe in themselves and recognize their potential. Created by Berklee College of Music-educated founder Mike Fana, the presentation combines relatable stories, guided reflection, and interactive activities to help students develop the mindset and skills needed to pursue their personal and academic dreams.
The Anatoliah Talk exposes them to three powerful questions that can determine whether or not they will lead with emotional intelligence in and out of school:
Today, do I believe in myself?
Today, am I focusing on what matters?
Today, who can I partner with?
The problem
Students face social media, peer pressure, and the challenge of figuring out who they want to become. They have goals and dreams but often struggle to turn them into action. Many go through their days on autopilot without realizing how their thoughts, emotions, and daily actions affect their future.
Why the talk matters?
Self-Confidence: Without believing in themselves, students may allow self-doubt to limit what they believe they can achieve.
Goals: Without clear goals, students may struggle to identify what they want to accomplish and the person they want to become.
Partnerships: Without accountability and positive support, students may struggle to stay committed to their goals and encourage others along the way.
What's the experience like?
Engaging - Students participate throughout.
Fun - Students can earn wonderful prizes.
Memorable - Students learn a leadership roadmap.
Impactful - Real life stories and Q&A session
Actionable - Students take on a challenge.
Step #1: Self-Confidence
We begin with a game called “Where is Anatolia located?,” designed to show students where the root of self-confidence is located. The three questions are discussed during the first step:
1. Who is the first to talk to me daily?
2. How do I feel afterward?
3. What choices does it inspire?
Step #2: Goals
We begin with a game called “Remember the Color,” designed to show students the importance of focusing their attention on what matters. The three questions are discussed during the first step:
3.Who do you want to be?
4. What habits do I need?
5. Why should I committ?
Step #3: Partnership
The 5-Day Accountability Partner Challenge gives students a simple way to put the ideas from The Anatoliah Talk into action — together.
How it works?
Students choose an Accountability Partner (a fellow student) and commit to encouraging them to make positive choices throughout the school week.
They will each receive a 4x6 card with four simple questions they must ask each other on a daily basis for 5 consecutive days.
Once they complete the 5-day challenge, they can choose a different accountability partner for the following week or keep the same partner.
Q&A
Speak your mind
Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts, and connect real-life situations to the three steps. We will guide the conversation by tying their questions back to self-confidence, goals, and partnerships.
"I just wanted to say thank you again for our great sessions. I look forward to future endeavors!"
- Assistant Principal Western @ Kissimmee Middle School, Osceola County, FL