Developing
Valuable Leaders
Customized workshops and keynotes that equip your teams and leaders, with proven strategies and tools that enhance their value to drive sustainable growth.
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…to Develop Valuable Leaders and inspire sustainable growth
Want to grow your organization and provide relevant value?
You must first understand the value your people provide.
But here are the challenges consistently faced when leaders and organizations don’t develop their people or understand their value. They…
Avoid difficult conversations
Don't realize the impact of their decisions
Struggle to recruit and retain top talent
Limit the Organization's Growth
Underestimate the ideas they bring to the table
Become easily distracted and lack focus
Which Leadership Solution Is Right For You?
The Valuable Leader:
Your Proven Framework For Leadership Success
Apply a proven framework to utilize the seven value drivers to become The Valuable Leader so you can increase your influence, impact and income.
Based on Velma’s Debut Book:
The Valuable Leader
“Best speaker at the conference this year!”
– Veronica Cateo
Chief Executive Officer
Florida Assisted Living Association
Your Leadership Experience:
Reimagine How You Lead
Strengthen your leadership skills and trigger open discussions. Receive honest feedback and breakdown silos, for greater collaboration and a culture of accountability. Based on the Leadership Principles of Dr. John Maxwell
Warning: Highly engaging, actionable and impactful
“Velma nailed it! It was a good combination of education, team building and fun. I would do this again!”
– Drew Eason
CEO/Executive Director
Florida Dental Association
Leadership Presence:
The Art of Personal Leadership
Examine how you show up, speak out and step forward to add value and transform the leader in you!
Connect authentically, build confidence in yourself and others, and become more influential. Based on the Personal Growth Laws by Dr. John Maxwell.
“It is refreshing to have a speaker who is so easy to work with, and who fully engages with attendees. Velma was a hit!”
– Eleanor McCormick
CEO/ Executive Director
Florida Recreation & Parks
Which Communication Solution Is Right For You?
Authentic Conversations:
DisCover Your Communication Style
Based on the model of human behavior, increase your ability to communicate and connect.
Recognize your unique communication style and apply the easy process to identify the way others communicate so you can learn to create better connections.
Warning: Highly engaging, actionable, and downright funny.
Our finance team has seen a complete turnaround… enhanced communication, improved morale, and reduced staff conflict.
– Jan Brewer
Director of Financial Management
Manatee County Government, Florida
Negotiate Difficult Conversations:
Take the Bite Out of Conflict
Conflict is normal, uncomfortable, and unavoidable. Contrary to conventional wisdom, conflict can be healthy. ReDiscover how to build greater collaboration and move from destructive to productive conversations when you manage conflict effectively.
Warning: Highly engaging, actionable, and downright funny.
“I was so impressed. Velma is a pro!”
– Frank Rudd
President/CEO
Florida Society of Association Executives
I C What You Said:
Your Body Language Has Power
Decode nonverbal messages and uncover the secret messages to what others are really saying with their body language. Build rapport quickly, deliver messages with authority and establish trust instantly.
Every BODY is communicating something, now you can get to the truth of what they say.
“Her presentation was FANTASTIC! The audience was engaged from start to finish. Velma’s style is relatable and authentic.”
– Harry Thomas
VP, Chief Marketing Officer
AAA Washington
Which Performance Solution Is Right For You?
Uncover Your Blind Spots:
5 Blind Spots Holding You and Your Organization Back
Examine the 5 blind spots clouding your vision and holding you back from accomplishing your goals.
It’s time to uncover what could be right in plain sight…you just need to see it from a different perspective so you can advance your mission.
“What an energetic and impactful speaker. If you don’t know Velma you should!”
– Ron Kasten
Program Manager
Thrivent Financial
Kick Your Procrastination Into Productivity:
Unleash the SUPERHERO in You
Don’t let disruption, disrupt your performance. Explain your procrastination style, critique your potential to procrastinate, and plan how to leverage your hidden power to get more done.
Warning: Highly engaging, actionable.
“This session was the highlight of the conference for me.”
– Lonnie C. Bell Jr.
Director Community and Family Services Orange County Government, Florida
Choose Your Attitude:
5 Be-Attitudes For Leadership
The difference between a positive and a negative attitude can make or break your impact as a leader.
Create a values-driven culture with the 5 be-attitudes that make people want to stay.
Explore how your attitude is your choice, why your attitude matters, and the #1 trait that will make your leadership stand out.
“The response was AMAZING!”
– Heather Kasten
President/CEO
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Florida
GREAT
Reasons People
VALUE
Working With Velma
Velma does her homework bringing you refreshing content based on extensive research, and proven strategies personalized for your organization.
Relevant
Not just another speaker, Velma has worked inside associations and non-profits for over 15 years so she understands the challenges you and your team face day-to-day.
Credible
Every interaction is focused on getting your participants engaged, equipped and energized.
Purposeful
You can count on Velma. She arrives the day before your event and stays long after her sessions to engage with your participants and support your sponsors.
Dependable
Just like you, Velma wants to provide relevant value to your participants with tips, tools and techniques for immediate application.
Actionable
Velma is the real deal giving your participants permission to be real with their challenges and share with their peers to learn together.
Authentic
Velma is easy to do business with, down-to-earth, friendly and just an overall nice island gal.
Adaptable
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Find out how Velma can best help you develop your leaders to drive sustainable growth
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