Hi! I’m Gwen, and I help leaders create an effective and empowered change-ready culture so that their teams thrive through transformation!
Transformation begins with a single spark! Culture, leadership, and change are interconnected threads that weave the fabric of our lives, both personally and professionally. Leadership isn’t about titles; it’s about impact. I am passionate about helping leaders recognize their impact and ignite positive change.
Keynote #1
Innovation Culture in IT: Behaviors for Digital Transformation Success
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations must embrace innovation as a core value. But what does an innovation culture truly entail, and how does it impact the success of an IT department’s digital transformation journey?
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An innovation culture isn’t a buzzword—it’s a mindset. When IT departments embrace the behaviors that foster innovation, they become engines of transformation, propelling organizations toward a future where innovation isn’t an option; it’s a necessity. During this talk, we’ll focus on setting the environment for innovation through curiosity, collaboration, and more!
Audience Takeaways
- Describe the characteristics of an innovation culture
- Recognize common barriers that prevent innovation in IT
- Develop strategies for promoting behaviors that lead to greater innovation performance
Keynote #2
Being Transformational: A Leadership Guide
With large-scale change looming around every corner, fostering transformational leadership skills has become a strategic imperative. A transformational leader goes beyond simply managing change by driving change forward with purpose and impact.
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Transformational leadership isn’t about incremental gains; it’s about exceeding expectations. In this talk, learn how to create a culture of high performance, where innovation, agility, and continuous improvement are the norm.
Audience Takeaways
- Describe the research-proven outcomes associated with transformational leadership
- Exemplify transformational leadership characteristics, such as influencing & inspiring others
- Practice the transformational leadership style and drive performance beyond expectations
Keynote #3
Racing to Change: Five Hard-Earned Lessons of Fast-Paced Change
In this talk, we delve into the essence of change management and its reliance on flexibility, creativity, and most importantly, empathy. We explore the transformative power of listening and adapting our strategies to align with the human element at the heart of organizational change.
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The conventional approach of strictly adhering to a framework often falls short in fostering trust and success in change initiatives. These lessons challenge the traditional change management paradigms and offer a fresh perspective that honors the unique people, culture, and dynamics within an organization.
Audience Takeaways
- Align common change management principles to real-world experiences
- Determine appropriate change-levers to encourage change in your unique setting
- Prepare for future changes with critical insights that build trust and drive commitment to change
“Following each of Gwen’s presentations, her audience would always comment on the effectiveness of her delivery. She is a stimulating source of innovative ideas and always brings out the best in others.”
“Gwen possesses a rare combination of skills and qualities that bring added value to an organizational change management team. She has a creative way of converting ideas and thoughts into visuals and summaries that make it easy to absorb with the ability to target different audiences.”
Leadify Consulting 