Keynotes
Keynotes and Programs
“Learning to Play More To Keep From Turning to Crispy Burnt Toast” -The Ultimate De-Stress presentation that includes props that create retention
Have a rollicking good time while we look at the 24 hours in a day and try to see the fun in all the mundane. This will give you practical tips on how to de-stress at your desk, in a meeting, in your car, with the kids, with your boss and more. Great props that the audience keeps as memory sticks!
Who will enjoy this?
- Employees in high stress organizations and positions e.g. Medical, Financial, Call Centers, etc.
- Employees in customer service companies
- Employees in organizations with change that is creating stress
Tends that this addresses/Outcomes for your group – High burnout in downsized organizations, organizations with high turnover or low turnover but increasing demands. Many ideas that are useful, practical and fun for dealing with the stress of life.
“Profits From Play -The Secret of Successful Companies” – While most people believe play belongs outside of work, leaders and managers throughout the world have found play is actually part of the profit formula. This program shows the practical side of this tool to get to the profitability you deserve.
Who will enjoy this?
- Companies not having fun due to the economic climate
- Expanding organizations
- Companies acquiring others and growing
- Companies struggling with variable profitability
- Companies experiencing high turnover
Trends this addresses/Outcomes– New ways to address getting to profitability and bringing employees and customers on board to do this. Tools and tips for integrating the “play tool” into strategies that your organization has in place for increased profitability.
“Stop Going Bananas – The Secrets of People Working Together” – Based on the book, “Office Peace” this takes a “sore” subject and turns it on its head to help people understand that a few simple things can make the workplace a great place, without politics, feuds or any of the other interaction issues that crop up. As always, a fun, spirited looks at the workplace.
Who will enjoy this?
- Organizations with employees at odds
- Employees with a highly diverse work force
- Organizations with departments at odds
Trends this addresses/Outcomes – Like “The Office” people get along less and less in the workplace rather than finding ways to work together. This gives the reasons and rewards for finding that common ground.
“Emotionally Intelligent – How I Can Increase My Skills at Life!” –While most people have heard of Emotional Intelligence a good portion of the population probably does not know how incredibly powerful this can be in shaping their lives and their success. This program walks you through the elements of Emotional Intelligence and the gifts that it brings to everything you do, every relationship you have and every venture you wish to pursue. (The BarOn EQ-I Assessment may be added to this presentation at your request)
- Managers, leaders and employees looking to become better at who they are in life and in the workplace
Trends this addresses/Outcomes – In an increasingly complex world how we act and interrelate will be the cornerstone of our success. This program offers you a guidebook of the ways you can increase your effectiveness. (Barbara is certified in the BarOn EQ-i)
“Amazing Human Resource Strategies for Challenging Times” – This is a partial day or full day program for Leaders, Managers and Human Resource professionals who want new ideas on human resources and today’s challenges in the workplace. As a bonus it shows how to they can increase their personal value to the organization and how to become indispensable.
Who would enjoy this?
- Managers, directors and leaders
- Human Resource Professionals at all levels and specialties
- CEO’s looking to upgrade Human Resources in their organizations
Trends this addresses/Outcomes – Managing Human Resources the way it has been done for the last 50 years is being challenged by the new world. This looks at how to change direction in your work with employees to meet the challenges and changes in the workplace.
“Playing with the Puzzle – Collaboration, Creativity, Innovation and Connection” Right now people need to get together in ways that have never been demanded of them before. Beyond team, collaborating via media, creating virtually, innovating new ways, and connecting across the globe are part of the puzzle employees must master. This program gives five quick, easy ways to look at this and begin to change your thinking.
Who will enjoy this?
- Managers and leaders
- Groups and associations who are trying to bring new ideas to their participants
- Workforce Development Associations
- Employees in high stress organizations
Trends this addresses/Outcomes – Employees may be feeling overburdened and questioning their contribution to your organization. This program changes that paradigm with refreshing reminders of their importance and contribution.
“Change Today or Go Away? – New change theories” – There are some wonderful new ideas out there about change right now and you can help your employees or organization understand these in a practical, useful way. In a world of rapid change these tools have never been needed more!
Who will enjoy this?
- Organizations in need of change
- Organizations with a lot of change going on
Trend this addresses/Outcomes – Things are changing faster today than at any time in history due to increased accessibility and connectivity. More tools for change are always welcomed!
“Climate Change in the Workplace” – The effects of downsizing, outsourcing, technology and the multi generational workforce equals the perfect storm. This gives you the answers to what calms the storm. Climate change is always a challenge, the answers are never simple, however knowing more about how we are affected makes it easier to come up with solutions.
Who will enjoy this?
- Associations and organizations looking for a perspective around how these changes are impacting the workplace
- Employees trying to understand how the world is shifting under their feet
Trend this addresses/Outcome – The increasing challenge for employees and managers in the workplace because of outsourcing, downsizing, technology, multi generational workforce. This gives practical ideas to some of this climate change.
“The Gift of Play – What Adult Women Stop Playing and How to Start Again” – Based on Barbara’s book of the same name, this program gives the reasons “heart play” disappears, why that is a problem that can haunt you in the long run and then how to get “heart play” back to enrich both life and work.
Who will enjoy this?
- Working women who want the joy of life in all things
Trend this addresses/Outcome– Women who continue to be overburdened with work and family. Ideas and solutions for the return of “heart play” creates benefits from health to happiness.
“On Board and Indispensable – The Key to Workplace Success” – In this unique program you will find the 7 keys to being onboard with an organization and indispensable in work and life. Looking at Self Awareness, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Management, Collaboration, Personal Responsibility, Continuous Learning, Focus on Others and Appreciation the program gives the essential tools for success in the workplace.
Who will enjoy this?
Everyone in the workplace has something to gain/learn from this program as it exposes you to new ideas and refreshes you on core elements you may have lost in the busyness of life.
Trends this addresses/outcomes – The need for everyone to be fully prepared for what will happen at work. The tips, tools, techniques and new learning in this program are invaluable and useful for a lifetime.