William Shackelford
Founder, Adulting & Parenting Academy / Keynote Speaker / Workshops / Personal Growth Boot Camp
Decatur, Georgia, United States
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Corporate Career
I had an amazing 30-year career as a corporate trainer and speaker. Through my company, IEC Enterprises, I trained over 10,000 public and private sector employees on topics including communication skills, conflict management, team building, problem-solving, and leadership.
Connecting The Dots
One day, it dawned on me that I was applying many of the tips and tools from my training to raising my children—and they worked extremely well. These techniques helped me develop a unique and successful parenting style. I realized that there were valuable lessons here that I wanted to share with others.
Adulting and Parenting Work
In 2019, I expanded my training focus to the adulting and parenting arena with the publication of my book, “Growing Into Your Parenting Role” (Mountain Arbor Press). Since then, I’ve blogged extensively on these topics, been featured as a guest on various adulting and parenting podcasts, conducted engaging webinars, and developed skills-based training programs based on the concepts, tips, and tools in my book.
In 2021, I founded the Adulting and Parenting Academy (AP Academy) with a mission to help young adults build strong, fulfilling relationships that last. The Academy now houses all my adulting, parenting, and personal growth consulting.
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Building Relationships That Last
The high divorce rate in America has always been a concern for me. It became even more personal when two of my three children experienced divorce. This led me to delve into the extensive research on the psychology of relationships. What I discovered is that many relationships fail because they lack a solid foundation. I identified four foundation elements that are essential for building lasting relationships: Reflection, Planning, Selection, and Trust.
In my session, I will explain how these four elements create a solid foundation for healthy, enduring relationships. Through real-life examples and interactive activities, participants will learn how common relationship issues can be avoided by applying the simple principle that “A house is only as strong as its foundation.”
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