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Keynote Addresses

The consulting arm of the Adlerian Counselling and Consulting Group offers excellent speakers equipped to provide keynote addresses and presentations on a range of topics related to individuals, the workplace and the relationship between the two.

Marion BallaM.Ed., M.S.W., R.S.W.

Marion Balla is an internationally renowned motivational speaker, a lively and engaging presenter who has spoken to diverse audiences across Canada, the USA and Europe, on a variety of topics. Some of the organizations that have benefited from Marion’s inspirational keynote addresses include:

  • DIVA Foundation
  • Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association
  • NOEL Frontline Leadership Conference
  • Trillium Health Centre
  • CDA/CSEM Professional Conference and Annual Meetings
  • British Damage Management Association Convention, England
  • Hydro Ottawa
  • Eastern Ontario Health and Safety Conference and Trade Show
  • Canadian Forces Health Promotion Conference

Judith GibsonM.P.A.

Judith Gibson draws on her background in organizational research and leadership development to deliver keynote addresses and presentations on themes such as leadership, change and innovation. Judith has spoken to a broad range of groups, with a particular focus on educators and the challenges facing our universities and school systems. Organizations that have benefited from Judith’s knowledge through keynote addresses include:

  • Canadian Association of University Business Officers
  • Canadian Tire Corporation
  • Lakehead District School Board
  • Ontario Public School Administrators Association
  • Ottawa District School Board
  • PEI Eastern Region School Board
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • Transport Canada
  • University of Calgary
  • Waterloo County District School Board

Cathy LumsdenM.A.

Cathy presents with an uplifting and humourous style. She considers herself a “change agent” and has spoken to government departments, corporations and schools in both Canada and the United States. Cathy delivers keynote addresses and seminars on a variety of topics; for example, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, Leadership and Work/Life Balance.





Keynote Descriptions

THE BALANCING ACT: JUGGLING OUR DAILY DEMANDS REALISTICALLY

People complain daily about the lack of time available to juggle all the tasks facing them. We often end our day feeling tired but also guilty about what we haven’t accomplished or what we wish we had added to our already busy schedules. This humorous and lively keynote will offer ways to recognize the multiple roles and expectations we have, ways to develop an attitude of self encouragement and self care, and ways to increase the fun and humour in our daily lives. Strong Leadership Equals Strong Teams

Leadership is a team effort. Leadership is a relationship, founded on trust and confidence which encourages team members to take risks and embrace change. This keynote will discuss the qualities of strong personal leadership and will offer strategies to increase ownership and commitment to a common vision.

The Language of Authentic Leadership

Leadership is a dialogue, not a monologue. The energy, enthusiasm and passion that leaders model in their daily communications create movement and momentum towards common goals. This keynote will examine how our body language, our level of energy and the use of “we” and “our” in interactions play a pivotal role in successful outcomes. Being understood by others and understanding others in all communications IS the essence of strong leadership.

Leading and Managing for Change

Change management is one of the most misleading phrases in modern business literature today. Change cannot be “managed” it must be led. Paradoxically, without good management as part of the equation any change effort risks failure. What does it take to lead change effectively, and where does management come in? How do we find the right balance between the two? This keynote draws on research, best practice examples and participants’ own experience to examine the fundamentals of successful change and how it applies to you and to your organization.

Inspiring Teams Toward Excellence

Untapped potential for team performance is enormous in most organizations. Leading and managing teams is based on trust and confidence, which encourages team members to take risks, strive to be their best and demonstrate ownership and the commitment to results oriented performance. This keynote will inspire you to develop the trust and confidence in your staff to achieve their performance potential.

Leading for Change

Change is not something to be ‘managed’, and it is not just a reaction to external events. Leaders in today’s organizations must lead for change—seeking out opportunities for positive change and creating an organizational climate in which employees embrace change rather than fear it. Above all, this is a personal challenge: we need to understand ourselves and how we respond, we need to understand others, and we need frameworks or models for thinking about change. This keynote explores these and related issues in a stimulating exploration of the personal as well as organizational challenges of leadership in times of change.

The Responsibilities of Effective Leaders

Effective leaders demonstrate a blend of skills that are specific and straightforward. Learn the five best leadership practices that will support you to handle your responsibilities as leader in your workplace. This keynote considers the five practices, measures your usage of these practices and develops strategies for building your proficiency in these practices. Take the mystery out of leadership; acquaint yourself with your leader mindset.



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