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Early in her career, Elaine Allison CSP (Certified Speaking Professional Designation) began honing her insights into the differences between how men and women lead and manage. She was one of Canada's first female prison guards in an all "male" maximum security correctional facility at the age of nineteen. Dealing almost entirely with men, Elaine had a "crash course" in understanding how we interact with each other and manage people, as her life virtually depended on it! She began to truly observe how women dealt with conflict, leadership and power, themes she built on in each new position in her career. Elaine's hands on experience, real life stories and illustrations of what women encounter daily, helps audiences consider all their options and apply immediate solutions. Elaine provides humor, playfulness, energy, and a new look at our confused way of seeing female leaders.

Topic Categories

Leadership, Management
Women-specific
Stress Management, Change

Accomplishments

About Elaine Allison, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional)
Author of the award-winning business book, "The Velvet Hammer – PowHERful Leadership Lessons for Women Who Don't Golf".
One of Canada's first female prison guards in an all-male maximum-security prison at the age of 19, and then held several senior executive roles in other industries
CSP (Certified Speaking Professional). One of only 11 female speakers in Canada and 10% of speakers worldwide, holding this prestigious designation recognized globally in the speaking industry.
Frequently interviewed in the media (including ABC World News, The Globe & Mail, Houston Chronicle and every network and major newspaper across Canada, plus over 100 radio shows, blogs and podcasts).
Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2002, "Visions of Excellence"
Peter Legge, Story Teller of the Year Award 2004
Formal education in Curriculum Design & Adult Education

In Her Words

"Most people leave because of poor leadership, be the one they stay for."

"When things are worth fighting for – fight fair!"

Key Notes

Fee Range: 5,000 to 6,000 CDN Lives In: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, economy travel expenses in addition to speaking fee

Presentation Titles

On Change: Flipping Your B – Instead of the Bird!

Flexible thinking, bending the rules and creating what you need
Shifting gears, fears and tears
The E-B-R technique
What to do "When Things Don't Go as Planned"

On Communication: It Doesn't Matter if You Are Right, It Only Ma

Handling the Bully in the Backyard
Set Expectations Up Front!
Why any Conflict Can be Resolved
Why There Really are No Stupid People

On Leadership: Be the Leader They Stay For

"Set Nets" take your team to the next level (Specialty for Women's Events)
Discover the "Knock it Off Nicely" Technique
The top 3 things women leaders do well and how you can profit
Uncover the only reasons for poor performance
What Brains, Hormones & Cultural Expectations have to do with it
Where do we go from here? Gaining ground, hope and prosperity

On Negotiation: Get More of What You Want

3 Easy Ways to Get Someone to Play (Specialty for Women's Events)
3 ways to get more of what you want
Get to "Yes", Get Rid of "Maybe", or Gain a Quick "No"
Non-verbals to avoid and when to use them
Ready, Aim, Desire
Why Women Don't Ask (and the real cost)

Testimonials

"From frontline, unregulated caregivers, to senior management all participants were equally engaged. In a humorous, playful fashion, Elaine has given our people new skills to meet their often challenging role in healthcare." -- Karen Skillings, Education Coordinator, Interior Health Authority
"My management team particularly enjoyed Elaine's E-B-R technique to handling stressful situations; they will use this for a long time to come, especially when things don't go as planned." -- Barry Saunders, Global TV, Maritimes
"Through her skillful use of unique, personal stories, Elaine often had the audience laughing with tears." -- Anda Dima, Regina QuAppelle Health Region
"Both the "Bully in The Backyard" and the "Leadership Lessons" were informative and thought provoking. I've had numerous people thank me for having Elaine speak." -- Rogers Cable