Jim Bouchard

Jim Bouchard Speaking Topics

• THERE'S NO "NEW NORMAL": BE FLEXIBLE, ADAPTABLE AND COMFORTABLE WITH UNCERTAINTY

• SENSEI IN THE C-SUITE: STRATEGIES AND TACTICS FOR THE ADVANCED LEADER

  The best leaders never stop learning, growing and developing. That's how you stay on top.

  And the best leaders know that the higher you go, the more important it is to stay connected to people at all levels.

  Your success as a leader is completely defined by the success of the people you serve. When they succeed • you succeed!

  In SENSEI in the C-SUITE Jim engages you in a deep exploration of your specific needs, interests and goals...

  • Inspire top performance at all levels.
  • Connect people to a meaningful purpose.
  • Mentor your next generation of leaders--your ultimate succession plan!
  • Share your vision effectively throughout the organization.
  • Retain your top talent.
  • Network with other top leaders--it shouldn't be lonely at the top!

  This session also available as keynote, workshops, mastermind groups and targeted breakout sessions. All sessions personalized for your theme and specific interests and goals. Includes books and pre-event survey.

  Jim is also available for Executive Leadership Coaching--onsite and online.

THINK LIKE A BLACK BELT: UNLEASH YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE!

Jim engages you in a deep exploration of the process of personal and professional mastery and continual development. He shares powerful STRATEGIES to help you recognize and unleash your full potential.

He guides you to develop specific DISCIPLINES that position you for success:

• Cultivate and develop Discipline, Focus, Perseverance, Courage and Confidence • even when times are at their toughest.
• Apply the characteristics of Black Belt Mindset in your personal and professional life!
• Understand Perfection as a process rather than an unachievable barrier to success.
• Embrace change and transformation and the unlock the power of continual self-improvement.

Jim transformed himself from loser to leader--from dropout and drug addict to Black Belt, then Sensei, and now to internationally recognized leadership activist, speaker and author.

"It's all about transformation. Perfection is not a destination--it's a never ending process. Embrace this idea and you unleash your full potential.

"I should have been dead or in jail many times over. Who better to share this process with you than someone who had to learn it in order to survive. And I'm one of those people with the personal experience to say...

"If I can do it. So can you!"

Available as keynote and targeted breakout sessions. All sessions personalized for your theme and specific interests and goals.

Includes books.

LEADING CHANGE - AND RESISTANCE: INVOLVE YOUR PEOPLE AT EVERY STEP!

"Overcoming resistance to change". You hear about it all the time, especially as changes continue to emerge in your industry. Change often brings resistance. Resistance is a signal that people are concerned, that they're paying attention, and that adjustments might be needed.

More than anything else, people support change when they respect and trust their leaders. To earn respect, trust and loyalty, you have to extend it. The leader goes first!

Involve people.

• Engage your people in the process of change
• Involve organic leaders at all levels. You'll find some your best leaders on the front lines!
• Show them that you value their knowledge, experience, wisdom and input.
• Demonstrate your trust by sharing responsibility for implementation and for creative course adjustment through the process.
• Practice active compassion. Express genuine interest in how this change will affect their lives, job performance, personal fulfillment, and their relationships within the organization.
• Leave with actionable strategies and tactics you can put into place • TODAY.

Don't try to "overcome" resistance. Embrace it. You'll earn even deeper respect, trust and loyalty with the people you serve...They'll get the job done--and more!

RISING LEADERS: PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY ––OR YOUR NEXT!

How do you prepare for your first--or your next leadership position?

How will you stand out from the pack and impress the people who will promote you?

What are the human-centric qualities decision makers look for when they evaluate candidates to fill today's leadership positions?

Some of the most important are:

• Emotional Intelligence and strong interpersonal skills...
• Initiative and engagement...
• Respect: ability to "lead-up" and "lead-out" without stepping on toes or over heads...
• Strong communication skills...
• Ability to inspire, empower and guide others--at any level...

This is exactly what you'll dig into in RISING LEADERS--and more.

Jim Bouchard engages you in a deep exploration of your current strengths and areas for improvement.

He guides you to develop specific DISCIPLINES that position you for leadership success.

You'll walk away with powerful STRATEGIES to help you get noticed by decision makers...and prepare you to take that next step.

Available as keynote and targeted breakout sessions. All sessions personalized for your theme and specific interests and goals.

Includes books and pre-event survey.

THE SENSEI LEADER: HOW TO INSPIRE, EMPOWER AND GUIDE YOUR PEOPLE TO THEIR VERY BEST!

The research is clear. People perform at their best when and only when:

• They know their leaders care.
• Their work has meaning.
• They have a real chance to learn, grow and develop.

To accomplish this leaders today need:

• Emotional intelligence
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Awareness

That's what Jim delivers in THE SENSEI LEADER: How to Inspire, Empower and Guide your people to their very best!

You'll learn how to:

• Connect with and inspire people at all levels--from the front lines to the C-suite.
• Communicate effectively to engage people in the organization vision.
• Close the generation and gender gaps.
• Improve engagement and retain your best people.
• Empower and guide people to peak levels of performance and productivity.

Available as keynote and targeted breakout sessions. All sessions personalized for your theme and specific interests and goals. Includes books and pre-event survey.