SPEAKING:  Ignite their curiosity

Keynote speaking - at conferences or other gatherings of a target group of employees - is a way of putting an agenda on the table, creating awareness, igniting curiosity and opening up possibilities.  A keynote allows attendees to “taste-test” the solution and generally inspires them to some course of action - often the next step in the process. It is generally between 30 and 90 minutes in length - most commonly 45 minutes - and therefore doesn’t allow a great deal of depth.  It does engage, entertain, motivate and direct which is a critical first step in any change process.

TOPICS

Skirting Leadership:  Are we half the problem?

     There is no disputing that there aren't enough women on boards, in Senior Executive positions and in the pipeline for promotion to those levels.  It's true that gender stereotyping, personal responsibilities, organisational structure and culture and many other external factors have an influence on that outcome. 

But what if we're half the problem?  What if the way we see ourselves, put ourselves forward, negotiate on our own behalf and support each other is getting in the way of us taking up the opportunities that already exist?  This keynote is about the Imposter Syndrome experienced by 70% of successful women, why it gets in the way of them stepping into leadership positions and how to shift this self-imposed limitation.

Timing: 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes

The Authentic Stranger Within

     So many people suffering from the Imposter Syndrome have forgotten who they are beneath the mask they wear to interact with others. The concept of the Imposter Syndrome is introduced in a way that helps individuals recognise the symptoms in themselves (70%) or others they are close to.  They get to see the typical coping behaviours and understand the business and work positive and negative consequences. 

This is an inspirational talk about choosing to see ourselves differently; to recognise that our limitations are self-imposed; to recognise that our talents and successes are far greater than we allow ourselves to see and finally to  accept that success is there for us whenever we're ready to claim it: success is simply a matter of getting out of our own way. 

Timing: 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes

Unmasking Leadership:  authentically inspiring followers

     Leading by example is one of the strongest ways of inspiring followers.  What happens, then, if your leaders won't step up or secretly feel they aren't up to the job?  They influence the environment and behaviour of their followers. The work environment becomes one of fear and self-protection. People cover mistakes, strive to be perfect, position their messages telling leaders what they want to know, contribute safe ideas and play politics.  A leader who knows who he or she is has a high level of self-acceptance, emotional intelligence and resilience.  That leader recognises the role of mistakes and failure in achieving success.  He or she encourages connection and critical conversations.  The workplace becomes real and people thrive!

This keynote encourages leaders to lift the mask to see what is truly underneath - to realistically assess their talents, strengths and successes; to come from a space of truth and vulnerability and to allow others to do the same.

Timing: 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes

Becoming Leaderful

     The traditional view of leadership is positional:  the person at the top of the pyramid with all the power is the leader.  Yet, that ignores the natural talent and emerging leadership that takes place within the organisation at all levels. Every single employee has unrecognised powers and disowned potential that are so much greater than the power that comes with a title.  This keynote is about recognising we are more than we thought, getting past our fears to claim our potential and getting in touch with a powerful purpose to ignite our passion and commitment.

Timing:  30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes

Choosing to engage

     Organisations can set up employee engagement programmes and create working conditions that support employee engagement ... that is their responsibility.  Individuals within the organisation have the responsibility to seek to be engaged in their work, to actively look for what is good about their job, to seek meaning at work.  They need to choose to engage rather. than passively wait to be engaged.  Often, though, feelings of inadequacy result in self-protective behaviour which gets in the way of truly engaging.  Learn why engagement is a two-way street and what's in it for you - the employee - to choose to engage.

Timing: 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes

Success Intelligence

     Why are some people successful when others who seem to have the same capabilities do not succeed?  And why does success often not bring the fulfillment and happiness we expect it will when we chase after it?  This keynote is all about understanding what success means to us individually, to recognise the factors that contribute to and stand in the way of authentic success as we define it and to walk away with some tools on how to move towards the success we truly desire.

Timing: 45, 60 and 90 minutes

Take the Fear out of Selling to create great results

     Regardless of what we do, we are all salespeople in today's business world.  We may be selling an idea, our talents and experience for a project or promotion or we may be selling products and services to internal or external customers.  Regardless, selling is a role that puts our proverbial necks on the line every day.  We are putting ourselves in a vulnerable position; one where we might be rejected or fail and those possibilities bring up Fear.  There are two key phases of the selling process that trigger feelings of vulnerability:  making the initial call and asking for the sale.  Yet, they are the critical phases for our career or our business. Even professional salespeople experience the fear and the resulting call reluctance and failure to close. 

In this keynote, learn why we fear, what the symptoms are in yourself or your team, why its so critical to get past the fear and how to do it.

Timing:  30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes

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