Fractured Reality | Keynote Address at The Green Phoenix

Understanding Perception and Personal Filters

Program Overview

Fractured Reality is a keynote address with an optional Q&A session that explores the impact of lifelong messages, assumptions, and societal expectations on self-perception and behavior. Participants hear a first-hand account of the challenges created by internalized beliefs and what are described as “broken filters.”

The session encourages reflection on how these patterns affect both individuals and the broader community. Through discussion, attendees gain strategies to recognize unhelpful patterns, strengthen self-worth, and foster resilience.

Intended Audience

This keynote is designed for participants who wish to understand how lifelong messages, assumptions, and societal expectations shape self-perception and behavior, including:

Adults, teens, and young adults
Professionals in education, mental health, first responders, or community support roles
Anyone seeking to better understand resilience, self-worth, and the influence of internalized beliefs

What to Expect

Participants will:

Hear a personal story illustrating the impact of internalized messages and societal expectations
Reflect on how beliefs and “broken filters” shape behavior and self-perception
Discuss strategies to recognize patterns, foster self-worth, and build resilience
Engage in an optional Q&A and discussion with the presenter

Program Notes

Keynote address runs 30 minutes, followed by a 30-minute roundtable Q&A and discussion
Sessions are delivered strictly in person
Ideal audience size: 20–150 participants; can be adapted for larger groups
Q&A and discussion format encourages reflection and participant dialogue