Welcome!
Michaells "Mike" Faña Suárez is a creative presenter, storyteller, and personal development advocate who uses relatable stories, guided reflection, music, and interactive experiences to inspire young people to believe in themselves and recognize their potential.
Drawing on his studies at Berklee College of Music and his passion for connecting with people, Mike created an engaging, 45-minute presentation called Anatoliah that encourages students to think differently about themselves, their relationships, and their future.
Through Anatoliah, Mike introduces students to three powerful questions that challenge how they think, communicate, manage their emotions, and approach decisions. These questions help students explore what it means to lead with emotional intelligence, both in and out of school.
Six problems Anatoliah can help schools address
1. Low Self-Confidence
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Encourages students to believe in themselves and recognize their potential.
2. Lack of Direction
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Helps students identify personal, academic, and future goals.
3. Lack of Motivation
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Encourages students to take action toward becoming who they want to be.
4. Difficulty Following Through
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Teaches students to honor commitments and take responsibility for their actions.
5. Negative Peer Influence
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Encourages students to make choices that support their goals and personal growth.
6. Lack of Personal Responsibility
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Helps students recognize how their daily actions contribute to their achievements.
What's the experience like?
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Engaging - Students participate throughout.
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Fun - Students can earn wonderful prizes.
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Memorable - Students learn a leadership roadmap.
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Impactful - Real life stories and Q&A session
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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 do I talk to the most daily?
2. How do I feel right after?
3. What choices do they inspire?
Step #2: Goals
Mike begins 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 second step:
3.Who do I really need to be?
4. What habits should I adopt?
5. What's my why?
Step #3: Accountability
Mike's Accountability Challenge gives students a simple way to put the ideas from the Anatoliah presentation 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 three 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.
"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