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Leading Authority on Brave Leadership | International Keynote Speaker
An authority on brave leadership and founder of The Brave Institute, Carol Schulte has been educating, empowering, and entertaining audiences internationally for almost a decade. She is committed to getting you out of your comfort zone and into your B.R.A.V.E. Zone ~ where you show up more powerfully and get into action long before you feel ready.
She holds a BFA in Theatre Performance, an MA in Communication, two postgraduate certificates in coaching and mentoring, and has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, International Associations, and thousands of leaders and individuals to get their brave on. Whether it be asking for a raise or promotion, nailing a presentation, or climbing Africaās highest peak, her clients attribute her insights and inspiration to achieving what they never thought possible.
Carol is a published author, been featured in numerous magazines and podcasts, and is a returning guest expert on Rogers TV in Canada. Having lived and worked in 16 countries, she walks her talk and brings a global perspective to all she does. When sheās not traveling or speaking on stage, you can find her volunteering as a bereavement facilitator, training for her next triathlon, or practicing her serious carpool karaoke game!
Far too many administrative professionals are playing small. They are living in what Dr. Seuss calls āThe Waiting Place,ā and not working or living to their greatest potential. In this empowering, entertaining, and inspiring keynote, you will learn the three strategies you need in order to show up as your most confident, powerful self. You will learn the big Bravery Killers, and gain tools to get you out of your comfort zone and into your BIG zone. When you learn what it takes to bring on the biggest you, you will feel more fulfilled, more alive, and your work will matter in a whole new way.
Learning Outcomes
Does work/life balance even exist?
That is exactly what we are going to be exploring in this engaging and interactive session. Far too many people, especially women, are pulled in all different directions and wear far too many hats. It becomes near impossible to be all the things to all the people, without experiencing copious ā and unnecessary ā amounts of stress, if not complete burnout.
Learn how to properly prioritize all areas of your life, so as to win at work and in life while staying sane! Discover the key elements that make up the four pillars: Stress Management, Organizational Management, Relationship Management and Self Management. Explore the differences between self-compassion and self-care and learn tools to employ in the moment. Life can be challenging, but itās time to discern what is within our control and focus on that.
You will leave this session with powerful, actionable tools with respect to how to address the issue of work/life balance and wellness, so you feel back in control and in the driverās seat!
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Communicate Your Way to the Top!Ā Communication Strategies for Aministrative Professionals That Want to Stand OutĀ
The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your communication. Effective communication for administrative professionals is no longer a beneficial skill, itās an essential one.
In this session, you will learn how to both demonstrate and demand respect, regardless of your audience. You will understand how and when it pays to be assertive, and what that looks like. And you will uncover key techniques to ensure you are able to engage in powerful conversations across different personalities, cultures, and generations.
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Sharing is Caring: The Real Benefits of Building Meaningful Connections in the Workplace
Today more than ever, it is imperative to build trust and real connection with all stakeholders – both internal and external – in your work environment. So just what does it take?
Deeper relationships are the gateway to creating a more effective and enjoyable workplace, and play a key role in contributing to your overall success and fulfilment. Itās not enough anymore to merely ‘get alongā – when you learn how to build authentic, trusting, meaningful relationships, everybody wins.
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Stand Up, Speak Out: How to Communicate Your Confidence and Elevate Your Presence
They say confidence is the most attractive thing a woman can wear. It is also what will take you to the next level both in your professional as well as in your personal life. It’s time for administrative professionals to see they already have a seat at the table.
When you are fully comfortable in your own skin, you exude poise and power. You demand attention and respect. And you attract whatever it is you want into your life.
In this session you will learn simple strategies and tangible techniques to boost your confidence, magnify your professional presence, and ensure you get noticed.
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At Ease Up Front: Mastering Your Presentation Skills
Whether delivering a talk to your department, your direct boss, or to external stakeholders, presentation skills are an essential part of your leadership development.
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn what it takes to create and deliver a powerful presentation. You will build your confidence standing in front of any audience, increase your connection with any audience, and ensure your content is both relevant and sticky.
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This is What I Want: Effective Negotiation Skills for Female Leaders
35% of women have never negotiated for anything within their professional lives.
It is a skill that is both underused, and underrated. When women build their confidence and ability to use their voice to ask for what they want and what they need, they are more effective in their work and more influential in their relationships.
This workshop will be a combination of lecture and role playing so as to maximise integrative participation and learning.
Learning Outcomes
Far too many capable, talented, brilliant women shy away from stepping into their true genius. They have big ideas, big goals, big dreams… and yet they arenāt manifesting these ideas into action. Why?
Theyāre waiting. Waiting to feel ready, waiting to feel good enough, waiting for permission or for the perfect moment to magically arrive. And itās time to change all that.
Itās time to spark your G.E.N.I.U.S! Itās time to get clear on your unique gifts, ignite your true passions, and discover your greater purpose. In this engaging, interactive workshop, youāll gain confidence as you realize that yes, you do have an inner genius, and unique gifts to share with the world.
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We were so fortunate to have you speak at our event ā you wowed, you inspired, you nudged ā you are a true force for good and positive personal change and growth! Consider me an official Carol Schulte fan.
Carol was the perfect choice as our closing keynote at the Powerful Women Today conference! She had the audience engaged for the word go, laughing, crying, and striking a powerful pose. She has an amazing ability to connect authentically with the audience⦠and you canāt help but leave feeling empowered and inspired into action!
You wowed us again! IAAP has been fortunate to have had Carol as an expert speaker for the past few years at our annual Summit. Our members canāt seem to get enough! Both her knowledge and passion for the subject matter come through on the stage, and sheās able to connect so authentically. Always a professional to work with, and canāt recommend her enough!ā
Carol’s words are captivating and she has a unique gift of inspiring audiences to own their personal power.
⦠You will leave feeling driven, motivated and ready to take action.