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Keynotes

Keynotes deliver enormous value by condensing decades of knowledge into a short period of time. My sessions are dynamic, engaging, and motivational. Guaranteed to provide solid takeaways, new skills, a brighter outlook and up-to-date ideas for you and your team. I am often hired as the kickoff or closer for a conference, retreat, or corporate event, to give all attendees a positive outlook along with really useful knowledge. Currently (2021) my keynotes are available as online streaming events, with in-person presentations hopefully returning soon. Recent past clients (2019-2021) include: The Human Resources Professional Association (HRPAO),The Supply Chain Management Association, The Ontario Public Buyers Association, Ontario Power Generation, RBC Royal Bank, National Speakers Association Premium Speaker (multi-years/multiple US conventions). For a full list, click here.

Topics

  • The Post-Pandemic Workplace: looks at best practices for working from home as well as working in a workplace, in terms of the new post-outbreak reality. This is more than just Zoom. We discuss issues of trust, leadership, team dynamics, socialization, time management as work-life integration as well as issues dealing with security, privacy, and data management. We also have modules that focus on safety and new best practices for the traditional office workspace.
  • Thinking, Feeling and Connecting at Work: McKinsey and others have identified soft skills such as critical thinking, empathy, and networking as essential to all levels of jobs in the new economy - this includes IT and trades as well as desk-based professional careers. Learn what you and your team need to know to reintroduce human connection, emotional intelligence, credibility, and personal credit ratings back into work relationships.
  • Managing Time and Balancing Life: My book on time management is still winning people over with its unique approach to managing expectations, balancing tasks, and integrating work and life. My sessions deliver practical, proven time management, prioritization, and productivity skills and well as the latest techniques for the COVID age. Field-tested and proven successful all over the world.
  • Understanding Cyberhygiene: The future of any company rests on its employees knowing how to stay safe amid a perpetual onslaught of hackers and thieves. I have worked extensively with IT security firms around the world and am quite well-known in the cybersecurity business. My ability to explain complex technologies and use stories (case studies) to explain cybersecurity to non-IT audiences is always well-received. Learn what you need to know: technologies, terminologies, and best practices to help ensure your company stays safe.
  • Managing Change: The pace of change continues to increase, but not everyone accepts it with open arms. This presentation discusses the physiological and psychological sources of change fear, and to best manage it within your organization.