Frequently Asked Questions

Contact us at shane@slafoundation.com to get started. We'll walk you through the signup process and help you find speaking opportunities in your community.

Speaking engagements are typically 90 minutes in length plus travel time. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early as well to ensure you have time to park, check-in with the front office, find the classroom and are ready to start when the bell rings.

Bring a valid ID with you when you check-in at the main office. Most schools will check it and print a visitor's badge you must wear while on school grounds that day. Additionally, bring any corporate swag you may have. Kids love swag! Bring an electronic copy of your presentation as backup.

When you arrive at the school, check-in at the front office and they will direct you to the teacher's classroom. Be sure to bring a valid ID as most schools will check for it and print a visitor's badge you must wear while on school grounds that day.

An ethics certification is not required; however, to be an effective speaker, please review our speaker resources. Speaking to high-school students on a Friday after lunch is much different than leading a corporate meeting.

Typically, the answer is no. However, this depends on the individual school and/or district. When you sign-up for a particular slot, the teacher will receive an automated email and may reach out to you directly to complete any necessary steps.

Email us at hello@slafoundation.com to get started hosting guest speakers at your school. We'll help you connect with young professionals from diverse backgrounds.

SLĀ Foundation believes the way to unlock the full potential of students is to provide them with role models who can relate, educate, inspire and provide them with a professional network.

Relate: We seek young professionals, typically ages 21 - 35, who match the diversity of the student body.

Educate: Guest speakers are professionals who hold white-collar professions, working in industries and roles in which most students lack knowledge.

Inspire: Through the art of storytelling, guest speakers take students on their life journey showing them how setbacks and struggles can be overcome.

Network: We encourage students to connect with the guest speakers via LinkedIn and begin building their professional network.

You can listen to The Power of Storytelling podcast on your computer, tablet or phone via Apple, Google, Spotify or a number of other podcast platforms. Simply search for "SLĀ Foundation" or "Shane Adams" or "The Power of Storytelling." You can also access the podcasts directly from the Podcast page.

Yes, you can view the speaker's email and phone number. Keep in mind, most speakers are Millennials so don't shy away from texting!

Guest speakers are young, white-collar professionals who are volunteering their time to make a difference. They are not only from diverse industries, but are diverse themselves to be representative of the student body. We encourage speakers anywhere from ages 21 to 35 who hold a white-collar profession or run their own business to apply.

We encourage our speakers to not only dress and speak casually, but to find relatability by sharing insights into their own childhood. For example, Shane Adams likes to ask questions like "Who gets free or reduced school lunches" or "Whose parents are separated or divorced?" to find common ground with students.

Not much at all! All you have to do is set up the speaker's PowerPoint, introduce the speaker, listen to them speak, and thank them when they are done. Be sure to have your students complete a review survey.

SLĀ Corporate Immersions offer you a unique opportunity to experience a professional atmosphere—all for free! Immersions are typically a one-time company field trip to a corporate office for 1.5 hours and consist of an office tour, a founder's story or company overview, and a Q&A with a diverse panel of employees.

SLĀ College Immersions offer you a unique opportunity to visit a college campus—all for free! Explore your interests in higher education with your peers while touring the school.

An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. It is a wonderful opportunity to apply what you learn in school to the real world. Contact us at hello@slafoundation.com to learn about available internships.