Dr. Steve Yacovelli

Dr. Steve Yacovelli Speaking Topics

• LEAD! BEING A CONSCIOUSLY INCLUSIVE LEADER

  Being an effective leader takes not just skill but self-awareness: awareness of what we think consciously but also what our unconscious selves may be thinking, too. And in today's climate we need to ensure that our leadership actions, words, and decisions are done in an open and inclusive manner, despite some biases and stereotypes we may hold.

  In this session, we will explore the three areas every leader should focus on in order to be more consciously inclusive. From THINK IN about our own unconscious biases, to SPEAK UP to create a more inclusive organization, to ACT OUT in ways you can foster a feeling of belonging for everyone within your organization (and beyond). You'll leave this session with actionable steps you can take to be a more inclusive leader and make your organization-and the world-just a little bit better for us all.

  This talk is perfect for anyone within the organization looking to be more inclusive in their leadership awesomeness (and “leader” to us is anyone with influence within the workplace, regardless if they have "direct reports" or if they are an "individual contributor" so that’s everyone!

  PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE THIS 60-MINUTE SESSION WITH THE ABILITY TO:

  • List 3 ways in which they will be able to THINK IN regarding their own unconscious biases
  • Define 3 ways they can SPEAK UP to create a more inclusive workplace
  • Recognize 3 strategies they can ACT OUT to foster a feeling of belonging for those around them in the workplace.

• GROW! THE TOP 6 LEADERSHIP SKILLS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW & GROW

  OK: so, you want to focus on developing your own leadership awesome good for you! Now, where to start? In this session Dr. Steve Yacovelli will share what he's discovered to be the Top 6 Leadership competencies (or skills) everyone wanting to be a rock star leader should focus on.

  From leveraging your authenticity to having leadership courage, being empathetic to mastering communication, and building relationships to shaping workplace culture, you’ll leave this session with an understanding of what these six look like in your world, and what steps you can take to strengthen them for your leadership success.

  This talk is perfect for anyone within the organization looking to be more effective in their leadership awesomeness (and "leader" to us is anyone with influence within the workplace regardless if they have "direct reports" or if they are an “individual contributor”) so that’s everyone!

  PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE THIS 60-MINUTE SESSION WITH THE ABILITY TO:

  • List the six key Leadership Competencies they can start to focus on to improve their leadership awesomeness
  • Describe at least 1 strategy for each of the six key competencies they can immediately use to grow as a leader
  • Identify why it's important for leaders to grow, especially in these six competencies.

BOUNCE! THE TOP 3 STRATEGIES TO BE RESILIENT IN TIMES OF CHANGE

So, how comfortable are you with change? Like most people, change and changing times is not your favorite thing, it 'hits' an uncomfortable spot in our human brains that tends to make most people feel uneasy and unsafe. But let's face it: change is absolutely the world we live in! Wouldn't it be great if you (and your team) could find ways to increase your resilience to change so that you not only survive—but thrive—in changing times?

In this signature talk, participants will explore the Top 3 Strategies to be Resilient in Times of Change. Based upon years of research from top industry experts, Dr. Steve Yacovelli has boiled down immediate steps you and your team can take to improve your resiliency in times of change. From how you view the world around you to managing the ambiguous, you'll leave with concrete tips and strategies to make you more resilient when change comes a-knocking!

NOTE: This talk leverages a detailed Workbook that is meant for participants to leave the session and “do the work” to determine their OWN resilience to change. It can also foster in-depth conversations after the signature talk for deeper meaning and lasting change.

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEAVE THIS 60-MINUTE SESSION WITH THE ABILITY TO:

• Identify why it's important for individuals to be resilient in times of change
• List the top 3 strategies or areas of focus to begin to be more resilient in times of change
• Describe at least 1 action or tool they can use to develop each of the 3 key areas to grow in times of change.