In this empowering keynote, Tradara McLaurine inspires audiences to embrace confident leadership across diverse roles while staying authentic to themselves. Using her signature "Change Your Shoes" metaphor, she illustrates how transitioning between roles—whether in heels, flats, or boots—doesn’t diminish the power of being a boss. Tradara shares practical strategies for adapting to change, seeking support, overcoming failures, and balancing leadership with life’s demands.

Through her own journey as an executive, entrepreneur, mother, and full-time professional, Tradara equips attendees with actionable insights and tools to navigate challenges and lead with grace and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

The Power of No: Master the art of setting boundaries to protect your time and energy.
Unplug Your Way: Develop personalized strategies for self-care and recharging.
D.A.R.E to Fail: Embrace failure as a stepping stone to growth and success.
Learn Your Team: Build stronger connections by understanding and leveraging your team’s strengths.

Attendees leave this presentation feeling motivated and equipped to lead boldly, adapt confidently, and step into the life they desire.

Supervisors hold the keys to unlocking the potential of their interns, shaping the future workforce while driving organizational success. In this impactful keynote, Tradara McLaurine explores the rewarding yet challenging role of supervisors in fostering intern development. Drawing from her experiences as both a student employee and supervisor, Tradara shares practical strategies for intentionally investing in interns and entry-level employees, boosting their success while enhancing department productivity.

Attendees will leave feeling empowered and less overwhelmed by the demands of intern development, equipped with tools to create meaningful growth opportunities that benefit both individuals and organizations.

Key Takeaways:
Benefits to Hiring Those with Limited Experience: Discover how investing in untapped talent can yield surprising returns.
More Time Spent at the Beginning, Less Time Spent at the End: Learn how upfront development efforts save time and resources in the long run.
Incorporation of Professional Development: Integrate growth opportunities into everyday work to maximize employee potential.
Supporting Supervisors: Empower supervisors with resources and support to foster impactful employee relationships.

Tradara’s insights inspire supervisors to see interns not as a burden, but as a transformative opportunity to open doors for their teams and themselves.

In this interactive workshop, Tradara McLaurine provides participants with the tools to confidently navigate formal dining scenarios and build meaningful professional connections. Combining practical etiquette tips with actionable networking strategies, Tradara helps attendees refine their social skills and enhance their professional presence.

From mastering table conversations to creating valuable networks, this workshop equips individuals with the confidence and poise needed to thrive in professional and social settings.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding of Formal Dining Etiquette: Navigate formal dining situations with ease and professionalism.
Enhancing Professional Presence: Develop behaviors that leave lasting, positive impressions.
Mastering Table Conversations: Engage in thoughtful discussions that foster genuine connections.
How to Create Valuable Networks: Learn strategies to build relationships that support personal and professional growth.

Participants will leave this workshop with renewed confidence, prepared to impress in both dining and networking environments.

In this transformative session, Tradara McLaurine guides attendees through the four gates—fear, compromise, bitterness, and ownership—that often block individuals from reaching their full potential. Through insightful storytelling and actionable strategies, Tradara empowers participants to identify and dismantle the barriers keeping them from success.

This session inspires attendees to take control of their personal and professional growth, equipping them with the tools to unlock their potential and move forward with confidence.

Key Takeaways:
Introduction to the Four Gates: Recognize the barriers that hold you back and learn why they exist.
The Golden Key to Success: Discover the mindset shifts needed to unlock each gate and propel yourself forward.
Control vs. Influence: Learn how to focus your energy on what you can control and how to leverage your influence for meaningful change.

Participants will leave feeling empowered to face their challenges head-on and step confidently into the life they deserve.

In this engaging presentation, Tradara McLaurine inspires participants to explore their passions and influences to uncover the career path that aligns with their goals and values. By guiding attendees through a process of self-evaluation and reflection, Tradara helps them gain clarity on what they seek from their careers and how to confidently pursue their aspirations.

This session energizes participants to take actionable steps toward achieving career success, equipped with a deeper understanding of their unique potential and purpose.

Key Takeaways:

Career Development Plan: Create a roadmap to align your passions and career goals.
What You Bring to the Table and Why Someone Wants It: Identify your unique strengths and understand how they create value.
Evaluation of Giving and Taking: Learn to balance your contributions and expectations for a fulfilling career.

Attendees will leave inspired and equipped to design a career that resonates with their passions and aspirations.

In this practical and empowering presentation, Tradara McLaurine equips participants with the tools and strategies to take charge of their job search and land their next opportunity. From envisioning the ideal role to crafting standout application materials, Tradara provides actionable insights to help attendees navigate the competitive job market with confidence.

This session inspires participants to approach their job search with clarity and purpose, empowering them to take the next step in their professional journey.

Key Takeaways:

What Is a Dream Job?: Define what a fulfilling career looks like based on your goals and values.
Application Material Tips: Learn how to create compelling resumes and cover letters that get noticed.
Job Search Techniques: Discover effective strategies to identify and secure your next opportunity.

Attendees will leave this session ready to implement a structured job search plan and pursue their dream job with focus and determination.

Join award-winning author Tradara McLaurine for an engaging and empowering author visit featuring her celebrated children’s book, I Want a Nickname. Through a heartwarming reading, interactive class activity, and meaningful discussion, Tradara invites students to explore themes of self-esteem, empowerment, and the beauty of embracing their unique identities.

In this inspiring story, Shadaia, frustrated by mispronunciations of her name, embarks on a journey to understand the power and significance behind her given name. This visit will resonate with children aged 4-7 and anyone who has experienced the challenges of having a unique name.

Key Highlights:
Interactive Reading: Tradara brings I Want a Nickname to life, captivating young listeners with Shadaia’s relatable journey.
Class Activity: Students participate in a hands-on activity celebrating their own names and their meanings.
Empowering Discussion: A thoughtful dialogue about the importance of names, identity, and self-love.

After this visit, students will feel proud of their names and empowered to embrace their individuality.