A real game changer For leaders, managers, HR Professionals, to address your talent pipeline.

Discover a new paradigm to find and keep top talent using innovation for organizational growth and team stability. The Supportive Leadership Model™. is a proprietary methodology to attract and retain top talent, based on a 30-year leadership study of more than 100 organizations.

Gain Insight into a new paradigm for finding and keeping top talent. Pinpoint roadblocks clogging up your talent pipeline. Learn new tools to adopt and sustain an entrepreneurial culture.

A stand alone key note.

Also a dynamic workshop with interactive discussion and exercises for participants to explore:
a) keys to an innovation mindset
b) actions to leverage team outcomes;
c) budget-neutral resources for finding and retaining top talent;

3 key Decisions

• Prepare staff for innovation
• Identify new tools (the Supportive Leadership Model)
• Assess roadblocks to remove for top performers to achieve results

Actionable Takeaways
• Engage all employees in the secret weapon; tying work to noble purpose
• It Ain’t about the Money. Finding Budget-Neutral Resources
• Position your managers to target potential star talent for investment

I have given this talk to groups of CEOs and CFOs. Attendees feel invigorated, bolstered, and ready to take new action on old concerns.

In the realm of leadership, mastering self-management is key to navigating challenges with grace and purpose. It's about fostering a culture of action and commitment, especially as roles constantly face public scrutiny. Finding the balance between self-reflection and action builds trust and respect, creating collaborative environments where teams flourish, even amidst uncertainty.

Effective self-management not only helps lead others but also provides insights for handling tough relationships and the ups and downs of the business cycle, especially when leading innovation. Embracing a purpose-driven mindset boosts productivity, value, and trust, and expands influence. Anchoring your emotions is critical to building trust within teams creating an atmosphere where every voice matters, strengthening connections, and fostering a shared sense of purpose

Takeaways:
In the journey of leadership, mastering self-management is pivotal for navigating complexities with grace, resilience, and purpose. This roadmap fosters a culture of action and commitment, vital for growth and evolution, especially in roles constantly under public scrutiny.

• Foster a culture of action and commitment: Establishing an environment where decisive action and dedication are valued.
• Understand the inherent challenges of growth and evolution: Recognizing the difficulties inherent in personal and professional development, particularly in high profile roles.
• Balancing Self-Reflection and Action: Cultivating strong relationships based on trust and respect by finding the right balance between introspection and decisive action, thereby fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Learn to manage oneself effectively to lead others: Gaining valuable insights into handling difficult relationships and navigating the unpredictable nature of leadership and entrepreneurship.
• Ignite a purpose-driven mindset: Increasing leadership productivity, value, and trust, and expanding influence by aligning actions with a clear sense of purpose.
• Propel your actions with an elevated understanding: Leveraging self-awareness to inform and enhance decision-making and interactions.
• Deepen trust within your team: Creating an energized atmosphere where every voice is valued, leading to stronger connections and a shared sense of purpose.

This is my most popular keynote and works well at all "hands on deck" meetings, new launches, and scaling efforts.

Embark on an immersive journey tailored for corporate leaders and entrepreneurs, offered in both virtual and in-person formats. Our focused, fast-paced learning experiences are designed to elevate your personal brand and craft a roadmap for excellence.

Finding Your Middle Ground: Imposter Syndrome vs Over-Confidence
• Master your emotions with a deeper understanding of your professional Journey and how others see you.
• Learn to emotionally regulate yourself for self-care while effectively showing up for others and driving the work agenda.
• Gain clarity about your emotional state to present yourself in a way that sparks positivity and lifts others up.
• Navigate the inevitable phases of impostor syndrome or overconfidence by using these feelings to command success.

Profit Power-play: Financial Mastery – Building Your Pro Forma
• Explore practical strategies for monetization and business models aligned with your mission and vision.
• Unveil the secrets to building a sustainable and profitable business, including understanding unit economics, bankability, and your financial runway.
• Arm yourself with new data and financial awareness to have your ideas taken seriously.

Customer Validation Voyage: Winning Early Adopters
• Adopted from the widely successful Techstars Start-Up Weekend Customer Validation Segment, dig into who will ultimately be your paying customers, and where to find them
• Engage in exercises, small group discussions, and hot seat coaching to validate your venture with impactful strategies.
• Pinpoint your unique value proposition and how to narrow in on the customers searching for you and willing to pay!

Customized Team Strategy Trainings
• First, Ilene works with you to hone in on your challenges, skill level and current situation. Next, Ilene crafts a specialized program to meet your needs and budget.
• Example of topics requested:
✓ Scaling With Uncertainty
✓ Customer Service and Staying True to your Mission
✓ Bench Marking and Change Management Strategy
✓ Building Community

Mastering self-management is crucial for workplace relationships to foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and mutual respect. By delving into this, early career professionals can cultivate meaningful connections and contribute positively to creating a supportive work culture, ultimately leading to increased morale, and productivity and being growing your reputation.

Gain practical insights into effective communication strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and building essential leadership skills. Empower yourself to cultivate meaningful connections and understand what’s on top of other people’s minds that you may not know. By showing up with clarity, confidence, and purpose, you’ll be equipped to navigate workplace dynamics with ease and contribute positively to your organization’s success.

Takeaways:
In workplace relationships, mastering self-management is crucial for creating a collaborative culture. Early career professionals can enhance their reputation by gaining practical insights into communication, conflict resolution, and leadership. Understanding others and showing up with clarity and confidence will help navigate dynamics and contribute positively to organizational success.
• Gain practical insights into effective communication strategies: Learn how to communicate effectively to build strong relationships.
• Learn conflict resolution techniques: Acquire skills to handle conflicts professionally and constructively.
• Build essential leadership skills: Develop leadership qualities that suit your personality and inspire trust and respect among your colleagues.
• Cultivate meaningful connections: Understand the importance of forging genuine connections in the workplace.
• Gain a 360-degree view of others’ perspectives: Learn to empathize and understand what’s on others’ minds, contributing to better coloration and teamwork.
• Contribute positively to creating a supportive work culture: Learn how your actions can foster a positive and supportive work environment, leading to increased morale, and productivity, and building your personal brand and reputation.

Elevate your meeting purpose. Experience the art of momentum and engagement with Ilene's facilitation expertise. Whether it's keeping the energy high, weaving themes and perspectives, or ensuring every voice is heard, Ilene sets a new standard for event facilitation. Expect an immersive experience that resonates well beyond the event, setting a new understanding for the work moving forward. entertainment standard
✓ Unlock the Potential of Your Gatherings
✓ Entertainment with a Message
✓ Understanding Your Culture, Amplifying Your Purpose
✓ Engagement Redefined
✓ Meaningful Connections, Purposeful Endings