A few kind words from workshop hosts and attendees…
"Tracey came to my home recently and mesmerized a very lively group of women for well over an hour. Her stories about providing random letters of kindness to friends and strangers alike was just what we all needed to hear, especially right before Thanksgiving. If you are looking for a meaningful way to engage positive thinking and center yourself to see what’s good in the world (at a time where there seems to be so much bad) spend an hour with Tracey. Her positivity, warmth and likability is well worth your time." - Claudia
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"A very thoughtful evening that still resonates with reflection on our words and how we use them and share them. Perfect right before the holiday season begins, but also for everyday of the year."
-Melinda
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“Tracey is a treasure! She's one of those people who projects a sense of calm and inner peace onto everyone she meets. She is a glowing testimony to the power of kindness in our lives. I think that we all walked away feeling a little better about ourselves and excited to incorporate her message into our lives. Thank you again! I can't imagine meeting a kinder, more genuine person than Tracey.” - Shelia
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"As I listened to a Tracey describe her personal project, A Few Kind Words, I was drawn to her inspiring reflections. I thought to myself – ‘This is such a simple, yet very powerful concept. Why don’t we focus on this more?!’ I was immediately motivated to host a workshop to help share Tracey’s message of spreading kindness through the written word. I gathered 12 friends for lunch and we listened to Tracey’s thought provoking presentation. It left us all with an uplifted understanding of the impact that kindness has on everyone and how heartfelt gratitude can create positive change. Tracey listened as people shared their thoughts about the challenges and distractions of a busy day. She expressed an authentic understanding of the obstacles we face when juggling demands in life and offered a wonderful perspective on how a gratitude practice – in the form of writing a letter of appreciation – can actually make us feel less distracted and definitely more connected. Everyone expressed how much they appreciated the opportunity to have this conversation and I personally felt the positive energy in the room grow stronger and stronger as the dialogue continued. It was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend hosting a gathering because it just makes you feel so good!!" - Cindy
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"Tracey is an ideal messenger for her workshop “A Few Kind Words”. She tells her story with great warmth and humor, infusing the workshop with powerful yet simple ideas that are inspiring and relatable. “A Few Kind Words” offers attendees an opportunity to hear from a woman whose passion for her life’s purpose shines through. It is an empowering and uplifting talk that resonates long afterwards." - Allison
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“Tracey’s workshop, A Few Kind Words, is a unique approach to self reflection and personal growth. She heightens our awareness by beginning with, “our personal relationships are the most important legacy we have”. She suggests the power to make this a lasting gift is through our brave and authentic voice in making a habit of writing words of appreciation. Since Tracey’s workshop, it has made me more aware of the small kindnesses we can easily give out to the world as we go about our day. It leaves a positive and lasting imprint on our soul as the giver, as well as the receiver. After hosting a lunch at my house for my friends, I was joyful at the positive response to the workshop. Here are some notes I received:”
“Thank you very much for so many things, I’m not sure where to begin! Your lunch was a life-changing treat. I was honored to be included and needless to say, enjoyed it immensely. It does not surprise me that you would have a friend with such an important and dear message. She is changing the world one person (or group) at a time.”
“The gathering you had last week was sooo wonderful!! I keep repeating it in my head! Tracey is such a lovely person, delivering us with fabulous nuggets of wisdom!! I have to say everyone was lovely !!! A memorable occasion truly!’" – Lolli
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“Tracey is a fabulous presenter and an inspiring coach. She has compiled loads of compelling anecdotes and evidence that “a few kind words” really can change your life and the lives of those you touch. Tracey makes it very easy to organize an event…from the invitation to the workshop set-up. All the hostess must do is gather some friends or colleagues, provide a comfortable space including seating, and serve some refreshments which can be simple or elaborate…your choice. After the workshop, a hostess can expect loads of grateful messages stating how worthwhile, inspiring and motivating they thought it was. Who doesn’t want to spend a few hours with friends gabbing, sharing stories, and learning new ways to improve your own life and positively impact others?” -Laura
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“It is rare to meet a person who is as generous of spirit, as Tracey. She shares real stories of inspiration and the ability to powerfully touch peoples lives, while at the same time empowering one’s own life. Her workshop illustrates how ordinary moments can give opportunity for meaningful connection. There has never been a more important time for Tracey’s message of A Few Kind Words.” –Dianne
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“Tracey Gates visited our school and her impact was felt throughout our community. She worked with our 3rd-5th graders in a series of two workshops. During the first session Tracey shared the story of A Few Kind Words. The touching story included several visuals that helped the students experience the impact of the kind words and to empathize with the characters in the story and how they felt. On day two, they wrote, and delivered "unexpected notes of kindness" to an adult in the building. Writing the notes brought them, and their recipients, great joy. Several parents reached out to us following the workshop to let us know about notes the children had continued to write at home and how deeply Tracey's workshop experience impacted them. I highly recommend Tracey's "A Few Kind Words" presentation for students, faculty and parents in any school community!” - Saralyn, Lower School Director, Portledge School
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“When Tracey Gates visited our school, she left an impact on not only the students but on me as well. The students were fully engaged in the activity, and I could see the smiles on their faces as they were writing letters to the people in their lives that they wanted to show gratitude toward. I think this lesson of expressing gratitude is something that will stick with us for the rest of our lives.” - Michelle, 5th grade teacher
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“I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Tracey Gates' A Few Kind Words workshop with my fourth graders. Ms. Gates was engaging and inspiring, and the story of her personal journey captivated the hearts of both my students and myself. My students loved hearing Ms. Gates' personal stories and were so excited to write and deliver their own unexpected letters of appreciation. What a truly beautiful shared experience!” - Pep, 4th grade teacher
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“I absolutely loved the workshop and was so deeply moved by your story and how much it impacted these students. This experience was so, so, so special. Thank you!” - Andrea, 3rd grade teacher