
Positively impactful
That’s me, and I deliver keynotes in a number of countries, sectors and settings – from conferences to inhouse team development. I do so with a healthy sense of humour or, for American audiences, humor! Please have a look at client feedback from around the planet.
I welcome your enquiry and the opportunity to work together; click here to drop me a note if you’d like to learn more.
A sampling of Shelagh’s keynotes
- Positively Future Ready: Adaptability and Resilience in Dynamic Times
- Excellence through a Leader’s Lens: It’s Time to Stop Chasing Perfection
- Empathy, Clarity and Confidence for Challenging Conversations
- Thriving at the Intersection of Human and Artificial Intelligence
I design and deliver inspiring keynotes that support high performance while helping people thrive.
You have important decisions to make, and I make time to understand and deliver on your specific needs. You can count on me to pose questions and listen.
I do this to supplement research I’ll undertake to understand your audience as well as your organization and sector.
Once we commit to one another, I get to work weaving and then delivering content- and image-rich education, stories and insights into a presentation tailored to your audience. If you’re looking for something not listed below, let’s talk; I’m happy to develop a new presentation specifically for you.
ADDITIONAL presentationS to make the most of our collaboration
Maximize ROI in having me as part of your event by also engaging me for additional sessions beyond whatever keynote you choose. Through the drop-down menus under “Shelagh’s Speaking Topics” on my home page, you’ll see I bring expertise and insights with customized training on the following themes
Shall we talk?
If you’d like to discuss plans and availability, or have questions about a customized keynote or training session, please click here to send me an email to ExceptionalEAs@gmail.com or click here to connect through my convenient online contact form. I’ll be in touch promptly.
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CONFERENCE, TEAM TRAINING
COMMUNICATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS
- Assertive Communications for Influence and Professional Progress
- Communicating with Impact: Strategies to Inspire Confidence
- Empathy and Clarity for Challenging Conversations
- Negotiate with Confidence, and a Focus on Relationship Management
- Professional Presence: Lessons from the Org Chart
- Public Speaking Skills and Confidence You Can Deploy Every Day
PRESENCE AND IMPACT; prepare to thrive
- Align, Elevate and Articulate Your Value and Impacts
- Excellence through a Leader’s Lens: Why and How to Stop Chasing Perfection
- How to Thrive at the Intersection of Human and Artificial Intelligence
- Performance Review Prep: Position Yourself for the Best Possible Discussion
- Personal Branding, Image and Visibility: Your Narrative and Impacts
- Positively Future Ready: Adaptability and Resilience in Dynamic Times
- Professional Presence: Lessons from the Org Chart
MEETINGS, MINUTES, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – maintain currency
- Agenda, Calendar and Workplan Design to Elevate Meeting Effectiveness and Outcomes
- Business Writing for Credibility, Influence and Impact
- Less is More: Elevate Confidence and Skills in Preparing Minutes
PERFORMANCE, ASPIRATIONS
- From Peer to Team Leader: Strategies for Success
- Leadership Begins With Managing Yourself
- New in Your Role: A Roadmap for Your First 90 Days
- Performance Management for Leaders: No to Surprises and Yes to Success
- Productivity: How to Take Control of Time Management Challenges and Traps
DATA SECURITY
- Cyber Smart: Insights and Tips to Mitigate Risks in Your Career and Personal Life
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING THAT ADDRESSES ELEVATED EXPECTATIONS FOR SENIOR LEVEL EA audienCes: C-SUITE and BOARD/gOVERNANCE OPERATIONS
UNDERSTANDING BOARD AND C-SUITE PRIORITIES and SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE
- Cyber Awareness: Board and C-Suite Communications
- Governance Fundamentals: Understanding and Elevating Board Operations
- Introduction to Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG)
- Risk Management: Essential Insights for C-Level EAs
- Strategic Planning Essentials for C-Level EAs
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT and SUCCESS IN YOUR ROLE
- A Proactive Audit for Board and C-level EAs: Expectations, Relations and Impacts
- Crisis Preparedness and Communications: Business Continuity Planning, Reputation Management and Your Role in the Eye of a Storm
- Navigating Leadership Changes: Relationships, Respect and Personal Resilience
- Thriving Within the C-Suite or Boardroom: Relationship Management
BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
- Agenda, Calendar and Workplan Design to Elevate Meeting Effectiveness and Outcomes
- How to Prepare Board Level Minutes Designed to Withstand High Levels of Scrutiny
BOARD CULTURE and EFFECTIVENESS
- Board Culture: Onboarding, Mentorship and Leadership Changes
- Board Effectiveness: Succession Planning, Competencies and Evaluations
- Onboarding New Colleagues, Including Your Executive, for Success
THRIVE; YOUR WELLBEING and RESILIENCE
- It’s Lonely at the Top; Prioritizing Personal Resilience Working Amid Leaders
- Navigating Leadership Changes: Relationships, Respect and Personal Resilience