Harriet Turk

Conflict Resolution Specialist and Anti-Drug Advocate

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$3,500

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Harriet Turk
Biography

For the past 20 years, Harriet Turk has challenged her audiences to think about their life choices. In a world peppered with indifference, complacency, and difficult decisions, she offers her unique and fresh perspective regarding leadership, loyalty, and life. Powerful, engaging and insightful, Harriet pulls no punches and connects with her audiences when she "tells it like it is." Participants leave her programs with a clear, practical, healthy lifestyle message-believe in you, and believe in the value of life! However, Harriet doesn't give participants unrealistic hope. Just because, "We dream it," does NOT automatically mean, "We achieve it!" By reinforcing the concept that we all possess personal power, participants learn that they are in charge of their choices, but they don't always get to choose the consequences. Learning how to cope with failure, and trying again are integral components of this program. Using her degrees in Criminal Justice, her background in probation and youth leadership, and her experiences as professional speaker, Harriet will give you tools and time tested strategies to create an incredible revolution in your life and in your work!

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Featured Keynote Programs

Just Deal With It!

So you have a dream—now what? Dreaming alone doesn’t transform these aspirations into reality. In “Just Deal With It,” Harriet leads participants on a “take charge, get real and go for it” journey. Belief, character development, balanced living, and resilience are key aspects of success. This dynamic leadership program combines humor with a thought-provoking message to inspire and energize participants toward these goals.

Just Be U (Teen Focused)

From the time we are little girls, we are shown images of what a beautiful woman looks like. We are taught that we should try to be beautiful, too. We dress up, we put on make-up, we play with our hair, we read the magazines, and we try. We try very hard. But, we never know when it’s enough. No one ever says, “You’ve reached the goal! You can stop trying now.” So we keep on reaching for perfection. We’d like for someone to tell us when we are beautiful enough.

This presentation will help young women recognize their true beauty and esteem. Beyond just their physical appearance, they will dig deep and uncover their strengths, their value, and their worth. The journey of self-discovery will set them free. They will learn to appreciate their own unique beauty and to discard the myth that everyone else is better than they are.

Just Serve

Harriet’s service learning programs encourage a new generation of student leaders to serve with substance. Rather than simply showing up for the ‘ta-dah’ moment, she challenges students to reach out to others and make a sustainable change by asking, “How can we serve you best?”

Just Be U (Adult Focused)

Your life is messed up. Guess what? Everyone else’s is too. For some reason, we keep thinking that everyone else has it all together, so we pretend that we do too. I think it’s time for us to stop pretending.

It’s a hopeless journey when you are trying to be superwoman. I know. I tried for years. I tried to be the best mom. The perfect wife. The finest friend. The worthiest career woman. I wanted to be everything and save the world. Then one day, I realized that I was miserable, and everyone around me had known it for years. Everyone but me. It was time to make a change.

Are you ready to take off your costume and hang up your cape? This presentation will help. Take a deep breath, and let’s get started.

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Just Be Unforgettable

We all go through phases when we lose sight of why our work matters. How do you recapture passion and re-invigorate your desire to pursue positive change? Through “Just Be Unforgettable,” Harriet helps participants evaluate themselves and approach life with renewed energy.

Just Be Unstoppable

In this content-rich program, Harriet leads participants through the steps to develop a more effective team at work. “Just Be Unstoppable” centers on leveraging vision, knowledge and leadership skills to strengthen team member talents and willingness to achieve. This program is essential for managers seeking to build cooperation and minimize team conflict.

Just Be Uplifting

Connecting with younger employees and/or teenagers can be difficult for any adult. Trends and dynamics change so quickly, and it’s hard to keep up. Through “Just Be Uplifting,” Harriet offers insights into the clash of the cultures, current trends and how to cope with change. You will leave this program with information you can apply in your workplace and community.

Just Choose Peace

Homes, schools, communities and regions—sometimes it feels like violence is all around us. How can you transform yourself, break the bonds of violence in your community and build a future with others? “Just Choose Peace.” Through this program, Harriet introduces participants to the skills and attitudes that can change a non-caring community into a productive one (conflict resolution, anger management, bullying and creative problem solving).

Just Get Up and Move!

Is your group bored with the same old energizers and games? Through “Just Get Up and Move,” Harriet introduces participants to games and activities to use at meetings, conferences, or any time your members need a break! Topics include:

Replacing indifference with energy
Dealing with adversity
Goal-setting
Action planning
Team building/team management
Activity/fundraising ideas
Energizers/games

Just Dying For A Drink?

In America, drinking and driving is a leading cause of death for teens age 15 to 19. Speed, reckless driving and unused safety belts are all contributing factors. Through “Just Dying for a Drink?” Harriet combines stats and real life stories to encourage students to buckle up, choose not to ride with a drinking driver and, most importantly, to “party with style.” (Partying and style do NOT equal consuming alcohol or other substances.) This program is excellent for prom week.

Why Do I Feel So Fat?

Looking "perfect" is something many young women strive for. In today's society, the media project body images young women try to buy into. Commonly, young women feel "fat" even when they are below recommended body weights. This program shows young women how body types are made to be different, why it is important to live a healthy lifestyle, and most importantly how to love you. This program is beneficial to women of all ages.

Just Be A Resource

In this peer counselors/peer mediation program, Harriet combines experiential learning with research to create an effective and winning combination for participants. This intensive learning can cut months off learning time for a new group and boost an experienced group to their next enrichment level. Topics include:

Listening skills
Communication techniques and body language
Teen issues (suicide, grief, stress, alcohol/drugs, eating disorders)
Referral resources/when to let go
Teambuilding/leading a team
Conflict resolution/bullying/anger management

Programs for Adults

What's Got You Going?
How do you recapture your passion and invigorate your desire to be a more positive influence? If you feel you have lost sight of why you do or even how you do what you do, you should hear this message and rediscover your commitment to yourself and your lifestyle. This program is excellent for educators!

Performance Building
In this content-rich program, Harriet leads you through the steps to create a more effective work team. How to use your vision, knowledge and leadership skills to strengthen your employee's talents and willingness to achieve high performance are integral parts of this program. To reach performance goals, you must master simple techniques to create loyal, hard working employees. This program is essential for managers who need to build cooperation and minimize conflict among employees.

Trendsetters
Working with younger employees or reaching teenagers can be difficult for any adult. Trends and dynamics change so quickly, adults just can't keep up. Harriet will give insights into the clash of the cultures, current trends, and how to cope with change. What at first seems daunting, Harriet will break into pieces and leave you with information you may immediately apply in the workplace, community council or at home.

Women's Programs

We Fix Stupid

Does it feel like everyone wants a piece of you? Everyone expects you to fix all their problems? Do you feel like you give to everyone, but no one gives to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Harriet has developed a program just for you. Women are natural nurturers, and this gets us in trouble! Learning boundaries, taking care of ourselves, and teaching others how to treat us are concepts women have the hardest time learning. Harriet has audiences howling with laughter one minute, and wiping away tears the next. Every women's group, regardless of age or marital status, can benefit by hearing the message, "We Fix Stupid".

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to some of the most common questions about booking Harriet Turk for your event.

How do I book Harriet Turk for my event?

Booking Harriet Turk with Premiere Speakers Bureau is a streamlined 4-step process:

Availability Check: Contact us with your event date and budget to verify if your desired speaker is available.
Hold Date: We place a temporary "hold" on the speaker's calendar while you finalize internal approval.
Contracting: We issue a contract outlining the fee, cancellation policy, and event expectations.
Logistics: Once signed, our event management team handles all travel booking, itinerary, and AV requirements.

Why should I partner with Premiere Speakers Bureau rather than contacting speakers directly?

Partnering with Premiere Speakers Bureau provides a comprehensive safety net for your event that direct booking cannot match. You get the same speaker for the same price, but with a dedicated team with over 30 years of event experience handling contracts, logistics, and are prepared for any emergency. We know what it takes to run an excellent event.

What makes Premiere Speakers Bureau unique compared to other agencies?

Premiere Speakers Bureau distinguishes itself by having over 30 years of experience while partnering with more than 35,000 events. PSB has also built a streamlined, fully online process that makes booking a speaker, handling travel and payments extremely easy for anyone looking to plan a speaker led event.

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How are speaker fees structured, and what is typically included?

A speaker's fee typically covers the keynote presentation, a pre-event planning call, and standard customization. Travel expenses are usually billed separately.

What are the standard policies for speaker travel and expenses?

Travel expenses are negotiated during contracting. We generally recommend a flat travel fee for simplicity, though we also offer line-by-line invoicing when preferred. PSB ensures these expenses adhere to professional standards, and our Event Portal allows for easy tracking and invoicing.