Juanita McDowell

Juanita McDowell Speaking Topics

• Get Sticky™: Achieve Success with Balance and Resilience

  In this keynote, Juanita McDowell unveils the Get Sticky™ Mindset, your key to sustained success and well-being. Forget one-off achievements and fleeting success stories—this program is about integrating resilience, focus, and tenacity into your daily routine to achieve your goals without compromising your health or happiness. Participants will learn firsthand how the Get Sticky™ formula helps maintain a steadfast pursuit of goals, ensuring completion and a fulfilling and energized arrival at every finish line.

  Designed for business leaders, sales executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone with big aspirations, Get Sticky™ offers a transformative experience. It’s not just about reaching goals but doing so in a way that is balanced with essential self-care, ensuring that your journey is as sustainable as it is successful.

  Key Highlights and Outcomes:

  • Learn to embed resilience and tenacity into your daily practices, helping you to navigate through challenges without burnout.
  • Discover strategies that ensure your professional goals are not just met but are achieved in harmony with personal well-being.
  • Gain practical tips to keep your goals "sticky"—meaning they stay with you and evolve as you do.
  • Explore how to find your WHY in a way that fuels your journey, making the process as rewarding as the outcomes.

• AI: A Leader’s Friend Or Foe?

  This program delves into the transformative landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and beyond. As people and organizations increasingly integrate AI technologies, leaders find themselves at a crossroads, grappling with both the opportunities and challenges of this evolution. In this session, participants will explore the positive impacts of AI, such as improved efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and enhanced customer experiences. On the flip side, this session illuminates this technology’s potential pitfalls and ethical considerations.

  Whether AI is our friend, foe, or a bit of both, this session will empower you to make the best choices for yourself and your organization.

  Presentation Outcomes

  • How to create the perfect AI prompt.
  • The three capabilities and benefits of AI for individuals and leaders of teams.
  • How to create a balanced and well-informed AI integration strategy.
  • Valuable tips for effectively managing AI adoption.
  • Ethical considerations and a warning when using AI.

Techguard:Navigating The Digital Wilds Of Cybersecurity

Juanita is a Certified Cybersecurity Nerd on a mission to ensure that everyone, no matter their age, stays abreast of cybercrimes that could ruin their business and personal life. A few impression credentials in this area:

• Attended the Hacker Academy in 2011
• Co-designed a course on Cybersecurity for one of the largest associations in the world (National Association of REALTORs®)
• Wrote the cover story for Wisconsin REALTORs Magazine “10 Things you Need to do Immediately to Protect your Online Privacy”
• National Association of REALTORs® Podcast -Cybersecurity for every REALTOR® with Juanita McDowell

In a world where technology is seamlessly woven into our daily lives, safeguarding your online presence has become paramount. This illuminating breakout session empowers everyday tech users and helps people navigate the digital landscape securely.

Be prepared for an eye-opening exploration of the latest cybercrimes that can target you on the Internet, smartphones, apps, social media, and more. This engaging session goes beyond jargon and complex technicalities, ensuring you gain practical insights that truly matter.

Highlights And Outcomes

• An unmasking of the evolving realm of cyber threats, including phishing, identity theft, and malware
• How to recognize and avoid malicious websites, fake apps, and scam messages.
• Two essential steps you must take to protect your smartphone from breaches, data leaks, and unauthorized access.
• Understanding the potential risks of oversharing and how to maintain a secure digital presence on social platforms.
• Strategies to shop online securely and spot potential e-commerce scams.

Gadgets And Gizmos: Empowering Business Excellence In The Digital Age

In the fast-paced landscape of modern business, staying ahead means embracing technology’s transformative power. This breakout sessionoffers business professionals from all industries an opportunity to explore the latest innovations to drive productivity, efficiency, and success.

This interactive session takes participants on a captivating journey into the world of cutting-edge gadgets reshaping how we conduct business. With hands-on experience, insightful discussions, and practical strategies for integrating these advancements into their professional endeavors, attendees are sure to walk away with a newfound confidence in harnessing the potential of these game-changing tools to elevate their organizations and achieve unparalleled success in today’s competitive market.

Highlights And Outcomes

• Exploration ofsmart devices that enhance remote collaboration to AI-powered tools that optimize decision-making.
• Specific tools designed to streamline workflows and tasks.
• Amazing tricks you never knew your smartphone could do.
• Security gadgets designed for personal safety

Balancing Act: Taking Care Of Your Business, Your Clients, And Self

In the fast-paced world of modern business, achieving a harmonious balance between professional success, client satisfaction, and personal well-being can feel like an elusive goal. This program guides professionals from all walks of life toward achieving equilibrium in their work while nurturing client relationships and prioritizing self-care.

Key Highlights And Outcomes:

• Time management techniques that help you balance business and your personal pursuits without feeling overwhelmed.
• Communication strategies to use with clients that allow you to set healthy boundaries, ensuring mutual respect and clear expectations.
• Practical steps to rejuvenate your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• How to delegate tasks and responsibilities to enhance your efficiency.
• Techniques for creating a supportive work environment that fosters productivity and creativity, promoting healthier work/life integration.

Resonate, Not Just Speak: Lasting Connections Through Communication

Communication is more than words; it’s about crafting connections that leave a lasting impact. In this keynote, Juanita delivers an enlightening and interactive session that will transform how you engage with others. Led by a former A.S.L. interpreter, global sales executive, and instructor, this session explores the art of genuine connection while unveiling techniques that transcend mere conversation.

Through engaging stories and audience participation, Juanita provides the top three principles of effective communication that enable people to express themselves with honesty and sincerity, thereby building meaningful connections with colleagues and stakeholders.

Key Highlights And Outcomes:

• The key ingredient needed to communicate with tact.
• A framework for mastering nonverbal communication, including body language and gestures that improve one’s capacity to establish rapport.
• Insight into the best ways to deliver concise and impactful messages.
• A valuable technique Juanita calls the Laser Trick™ to minimize filler words like “Ahs” and “Ums” to deliver more polished and compelling presentations.

With a focus on active listening, empathetic expression, and the power of nonverbal cues, attendees will gain insights to effectively resonate with individuals, teams, and audiences alike.