Keynotes

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Improvised Change

The speech focuses on developing the ability of leaders to support and coach their fellow leaders, colleagues and direct reports through change. This talk will provide specific skills and techniques for identifying the behaviors that indicate an individual is struggling (or thriving) through a change and how you can “meet them where they are” in order to provide tailored support to help them move through the “change curve” efficiently and successfully.

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“Yes, and” For Work and Life

Improving collaboration in teams is a proven way to increase employee happiness, productivity and retention. This interactive keynote teaches specific techniques designed to improve collaboration in in-person, virtual or hybrid organizations. Attendees will be laughing, learning and interacting with each other all while walking away with simple, practical techniques they can bring back to their teams.

Illustrated infographic titled "The Art of Linking Pieces with Dave Collins" showcasing storytelling elements and strategies. Includes concepts like origin stories, impact stories, and vision stories. Depicts a tree and reeds, references Steve Jobs, and mentions knowledge, relationships, and problem-solving. Illustrates "story spine" with steps such as "Once upon a time..." and "Every day..." for story structure. Encourages action and includes icons like a computer, simulation goggles, and a human head with icons indicating ideas and stories.

Storytelling: The Art of Linking Pieces

Learning to tell your personal story in an engaging and memorable way is a sure-fire way to unlock opportunities that will help further your career. In this interactive keynote, you’ll learn tools and techniques to use storytelling to help you gain confidence in your ability to advocate for yourself, to make an impression on new audiences, and to influence colleagues and clients to understand your thoughts in a deeper and more memorable way. 

Additionally, this keynote focuses on how to use your own personal point of view to tell stories that are unique to your perspective. Honing this skill allows for more personalized and engaging delivery of story to a wide variety of audiences.

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