FAQs
Well, that’s a bit of a tough question. Some groups want to experience learning through fun and others don’t. Linda will plan the program with the client and tailor the experiences to meet their needs. She enjoys having fun and but she isn’t into doing silly things that have no purpose.
Linda will always make an effort to negotiate a multi-day rate for clients. Give us a call to discuss what you're planning.
For no increase in fee, Linda will deliver her keynote, present at a concurrent session, meet with your leadership team, or facilitate a planning session during the same day for the same client. Take advantage of Linda’s facilitation and consulting skills and get more bang for your buck.
A client asked Linda how much time it took her to prepare a one-hour keynote. She replied that she has been preparing it for the last 25 years. Linda has had six different careers and they have all been in the people business. She has been doing training, facilitating, planning and speaking to groups since 1969. She has been awarded the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation and was inducted into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame in 2000. But check out the NEXT answer before you make up your mind.
Linda would never place herself in the same company as Jeannie Robertson (who is one of the funniest people in the world), but she brings "real life" humor and storytelling to each program. She is from the southern US and that just makes her funny to start with. She weaves humor throughout her presentation and really helps us laugh at ourselves and have fun with learning.
Linda hasn’t climbed Mt. Everest or won (or lost) a gold medal. As a matter of fact, she is just a really regular person who has spent a lot of time working with real people, doing real work in a turbulent, transforming world. So that’s what she talks about.
Many of those real people have done really remarkable things. She shares their experiences and her insights to help each of us achieve our dreams. Guess you would have to say that she is a high-content speaker that leaves people with hope, energy and enthusiasm.
Isn't that motivational?
If you know anything about the Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory (or if you have read Linda’s article "Door # 1 or Door #2), Linda is a great big "P" (Perceiver). That means that she can change horses in mid-stream if she needs to and she won’t even get wet. She will even make you feel like it was a part of the program. If you need to expand or contract her time on stage, just say the word.
The Client Experience section will give you some idea about the type of clients we have worked with and what they have said about Linda. But, you know that we only put up the good stuff, so how will you really know if she did a good job? Well, we will be happy to connect you to some happy clients... Better yet, give Linda a call and talk to her yourself and make up your own mind. If she doesn’t think that she’s right for the job, she’ll tell you. But remember, more than 90% of our business is repeat or referral so we know that means that we have done a good job even more than once. We’d love to add you to that list of happy clients.
More than likely, Linda will help us laugh and not take it too seriously so that we can get on with the program and get re-focused. If you need a stand-in for another speaker, Linda will help make you and the event a success in whatever way she can.
Linda is a real pro so she arrives early enough for you not to get nervous that she may not be coming. It is one of your worst nightmares. Just so you know (knock on wood) she has never missed a presentation in 20+ years in the business. She often uses a multimedia presentation and therefore she will arrive in time to check out the equipment before her session. If the schedule requires her to do the check the night before, she’ll be there.
Linda believes is getting to know her audience. Her goal is to customize the presentation to fit with the convention theme and to address the clients key issues of the day. She will be available to meet with your planning committee, talk with key opinion leaders or send out an information questionnaire prior to the session. But she will not just give the party line. If you want her perspective, that’s what you’ll get and hopefully that will be thought-provoking and challenging the group to think differently.
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