Speaking and Training

The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up: Surviving (and Thriving) the “Difficult Boss”

A key to success for virtually everyone in the workplace is adopting a “managing up” mentality that focuses on how each of us can help our bosses (and other senior leaders) be successful – even if they’re not the “perfect boss”. This presentation defines “managing up” – what it is/isn’t, then explores proven techniques for managing up with a few common varieties of the “difficult boss”: The Tornado, The Clueless Chameleon, The Wishful Thinker, and The Micromanager

The New Time Management Model

If you feel like your “to do” list is proof that you’re losing the time management battle on a daily basis, you may be stressed but you’re certainly NOT alone! The NEW Time Management Model introduces four key steps that focus the individual on effectiveness more than efficiency. The model encourages you to ask yourself key questions like… Am I doing the right things? Am I getting the biggest bang for my hour/day? Am I leveraging other resources that could do this better/quicker? If you need a real paradigm shift to better manage your time, this session is for you!

Project Management Secrets to Enhance Your Leadership Skills

Many project management principles can easily be applied to enhance leadership abilities as well. If you’re a leader who is often frustrated by slacking team members, difficult projects to manage, and constant workplace miscommunications, this presentation is for you! You will leave with specific tips and techniques you can begin to use immediately to enhance your leadership abilities.

Facilitation Skills For Those Tricky Meeting Situations

If you’re often flustered by difficult personalities in your meetings and not quite sure how to manage them effectively, this presentation is for YOU! Using these tips and techniques, you will not only benefit through increased productivity but also enhance your credibility with your team. Whether you are new to the workforce or a seasoned executive, these are the facilitation secrets you need to know!

Secrets of The Thoroughbred Leader

Most of us can dramatically improve our leadership abilities and become the leaders that teams love by rebalancing our task/relationship focus. This presentation explains why the “Thoroughbred Leader” is not only respected but embraced. We will share characteristics that define the “Thoroughbred Leader” and explain how their approach differs from other leadership styles.

No More Slackers! Building a Culture of Accountability in Your Organization

This presentation explores the accountability dilemma and provides specific facilitation techniques that you can use to foster a culture of accountability within your team. Don’t let slackers drag down the productivity of your team. Learn some effective techniques to easily address that behavior and begin using them immediately!

Embracing Change with Confidence

Explore key mistakes that many leaders make when faced with leading change and learn key components of a change management plan and tips for leading staff through a change more effectively. Managing change can be a lifelong challenge – learn simple techniques to help you begin to embrace change in your daily life.

The Secrets To Working Smarter, Not Harder

Don’t make the classic mistake of working harder instead of working smarter! If you’re perplexed by those who seem to stay on top of their email, never forget a detail, and just seem ridiculously effective in their daily interactions, don’t fret because we’re sharing a few secrets on how they do it!!

Communicating and Collaborating In The New Multi-Generational Workplace

This presentation explores the uniquenesses of each generation provides tips on how to best relate to each, and finally provides tips that we can all use to help everyone collaborate and communicate more effectively.