KeyNote - Women Speakers Directory

This Sunday, the world will honour all mothers. Mothers come in all shapes and sizes - whether you're a biological mum, grandma, foster mum, stepmum, adoptive mum, surrogate mum, mother figure, mum to be - we want to thank you for your love, sacrifice, patience and endurance. Valerie Chow, Amazon best-selling author, Coach, 360 Marketing Leader, and speaker of #KeyNoteWomenSpeakers, shares her thoughts on this significant day, “This Mother's Day I would like to give recognition and thanks to my mother who is now at the old age of 82! Being the eldest daughter of a family of 8, she did not go far in her education as she had to help the family at home. Fortunately for me, I was given the chance to further my studies, completing my undergraduate degree in Singapore and MBA in Japan. My mother broke the barriers for the next generation of girls in traditional Chinese culture. I want to continue that legacy by helping other women break down those walls and further their careers in leadership and business."   Connect with Valerie here: https://lnkd.in/gd-sxrd5 This weekend, make sure you show your appreciation for the women in your life that have made you who you are today.    #happymothersday #weloveyou #thankyou #womenempowerment #diversityequityinclusion

Even though there are more employees working remotely, companies prefer their staff to come into the office. The key for all leaders is finding that balance between the flexibility of working from home and getting people to come work together in a shared space. Aliza Knox, speaker of our #KeyNoteWomenSpeakers directory, Best selling author and Forbes columnist shares how leaders can create spaces and increase team engagement in times of remote working trend. Connect with Aliza here: https://lnkd.in/gDQnYys9 #leadership #navigatingchange #transformation #worktrends

"In every story there will be successes or failures. Either way you will gain insight - What did you learn? How do you see the world? What can people take away from your story? Ask these questions when you want to share your story." Last Saturday, 4th May we had our Storytelling session at our In-person training programme with Anna Ong. Batch 9 learnt on the elements that you need to structure not only your story but your entire keynote. #KeyNoteWomenSpeakers offers both Virtual and In-person training programmes on public speaking. If interested, please contact us at training@keynotewomen.com #publicspeaking #communicationskills #storytelling #training #diversityequityandinclusion

When was the last time you had a good laugh? Everybody knows that laughing feels good, but did you know that laughing can help to improve your everyday wellness? It helps to release endorphins, relieve stress, lower blood pressure and even give you a good abdominal workout. Dr Karine Lespinasse, language researcher, practitioner, laughter therapist and speaker of #KeyNoteWomenSpeakers, shares a simple exercise we can all do to elevate our laugh. 'When you have some spare time for example going up in a lift, use that time to laugh. Make it a challenge when there are others in the elevator, get them to join in the fun. It might be strange to laugh at first especially when nothing funny has been said or done but you'll be amazed at the results of doing this simple exercise. Try it out!'   Connect with Karine here: https://lnkd.in/gYAgizkZ World Laughter Day will be celebrated over this upcoming weekend (the 5th of May), let it be that friendly reminder to us all to worry less and laugh more.  #worldlaughterday #mentalhealth #wellbeing #wellness #laugh #diversityequityinclusion

#SaveTheDate  How can the disciplined approach of elite athletes accelerate your executive performance and strategic vision?   The upcoming EGN Singapore (Executives' Global Network) Cross Functional virtual event, “An Athlete’s Mindset” on Tuesday, the 7th May featuring #KeyNoteWoman and best-selling author and athlete Veronica Llorca-Smith delves into the parallels between peak sports performance and top-tier business leadership.   Whether it is advancing your career, taking on a new business challenge, or navigating complex life transitions, the principles of sports psychology provide a robust framework for success. This session will illuminate how adopting an athlete’s mindset not only propels you across the finish line but also enhances your resilience and strategic execution in the corporate world.   Veronica will share inspiring anecdotes and practical tools to help you cultivate a winner’s mindset - essential for leaders aiming for relentless improvement and innovation. You will learn to: 🏆Find the inspiration to conquer challenges with a renewed perspective. 🏆Implement actionable strategies to transfer sports psychology into leadership practices.   With a career that spans senior leadership roles at Apple and Estée Lauder, and achievements in international triathlon competitions, Veronica Llorca-Smith merges her business acumen with athletic discipline. Her insights help C-suite executives adopt a mindset geared towards sustained excellence and innovation. To know more about Veronica, visit: https://lnkd.in/g_qyB3rP #AthletesMindset #PeakPerformance #LeadershipExcellence #partnershipsforgood  Binu Balan Dona Amelia 

This month we'll be celebrating Mother's Day, with this in mind #KeyNoteWomenSpeakers wanted to address the topic of working mums and if they can really balance work and home life. So we asked some of our speakers from our directory to share from their personal experiences and any lessons that they have learnt along the way.   Check out our KeyNote's Community Newsletter - April edition "Can Mothers do it all?" #diversityequityandinclusion #mothersday #mothers #superheroes #worklifebalance #womenempowerment 

#KeyNoteWomen kicked off our 9th in-person training cohort last Saturday, 27th of April at My Learning Lab in Singapore. The Batch 9 women came from all walks of life; with Mette Johansson (Founder & Chair of KeyNote Women Speakers) to guide them in finding their keynote, it was a successful first session. If you are interested in joining our public speaking training programmes (both virtual & in-person are available) please contact us at training@keynotewomen.com #publicspeaking #communicationskills #training #diversityequityinclusion

In today's #ChallengeAccepted series, we're thrilled to feature Gail Gibson, AMC, an accredited master coach, founder of Gaisha Consultancy Ltd., podcast host, and speaker of #KeyNoteWomenSpeakers.    Gail once found herself in a challenging position as a new leader, with minimal guidance from her superior. Instead of dwelling on limitations, she directed her focus towards empowering her team and fostering an environment of openness. Over time, she earned a reputation as the "open-door" boss, known for her willingness to listen and support her team members.   Let Gail's journey inspire you to embrace effective leadership. Connect with Gail: https://lnkd.in/gJ3pTik7 Follow KeyNote - Women Speakers Directory for more inspiration on growth.   #personaldevelopment #leadership #transformation #mindset #growthmindset #diversityequityinclusion #womenempowerment

Final Call - Training starts this Saturday! Do you ever doubt yourself before you speak? Are you your worst critic? Meet Isabelle Demaude, a graduate from Batch 7 of the #KeyNoteWomenSpeakers public speaking training programme, who reflects on her growth with the programme: "Perhaps my biggest and most valuable takeaway from this course is that you do not have to fit a specific 'mould' or box to be an effective and captivating speaker." Join our upcoming Level 1 in-person training programme starting on 27 April in Singapore. Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/g5Su2u8U For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at training@keynotewomen.com #publicspeaking #confidence #communicationskills #storytelling #training #diversityequityinclusion #womenempowerment Mette Johansson, Valerie Chow, Binu Balan

Earth Day reminds us all the importance of environment conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future Erika Balzarelli (https://lnkd.in/gk-Eg-ZA), Founder and Managing Partner of The Sustainable Smallholder and speaker of #KeyNoteWomenSpeakers who is dedicated to designing and implementing sustainable agriculture solutions, shares her thoughts, “Embrace the soil, sow sustainability; for every smallholder's hand that nurtures the earth, cultivates a future for us all. Happy Earth Day from The Sustainable Smallholder.”   Connect with Erika here: https://lnkd.in/g86dvS_T   #earthday #sustainability #embrace #betterfuture #diversityequityinclusion