by Jane Perdue |
Inspired early in life by her father’s words, “If you put your heart and mind to it, you can do anything a man can do — and do it better,” Jane followed in her beloved dad’s footsteps and pursued a career in business. She’d been a vice president in Fortune 500 companies for 15 years when a new boss described her as “Aunt Polly.” These two little words propelled Jane on a white water ride of learning, personal insight, and change.
Once Jane quit fighting with “Aunt Polly” and what she represented, she recognized the value of Aunt Polly’s five lessons and realized Aunt Polly was just what she wanted to be.
For association meetings, leadership conferences, retreats, and career development events for all genders. Delivered as a 30-45 minute keynote.
by Jane Perdue |
In today’s “new normal” of business practices, individuals must have a thorough understanding of what personal and professional power is – and isn’t – because shaping and influencing outcomes is a “must have” leadership skill. Knowing what power source to tap into and which form of influence to use for achieving the desired results are essential for effective leadership.
Jane draws on her 20 years of executive experience and taps into a wealth of research to help leaders:
- Know what sources of personal and positional power are available for them to use
- Learn strategies for using power and influence more effectively and without sacrificing likeability
- Expand their comfort zone by knowing when to use different influence styles
For leadership events for all genders. Content can be reformatted for delivery at women’s initiative and networking events. Can be delivered in formats ranging from 30-45 minute keynote to a half-day workshop.
by Jane Perdue |
“You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.” ~Lee Iacocca. Many women undercut their own effectiveness and workplace power when they communicate with wimpy words, unnecessary apologies and wet noodle questions. Being a skilled communicator is crucial for effective leadership at work, home or anywhere where women interact with others. Successful women know how to craft powerful messages and deliver them effectively.
This is highly engaging and interactive half-day workshop based on extensive research, interviews and Jane’s own experience as many times the single female executive around the table, participants:
- Gain awareness of gender differences in communication styles
- Learn how to modify and adapt messaging to drive two-way dialogue and exchange of information
- Understand how to project a more credible and self-assured presence
- Gain knowledge of how to speak with greater ease and confidence in meetings and presentations
- Recognize communication practices that signal weakness, submission and dilute the impact of one’s message
For women’s conferences, retreats and career development events. Delivered as a half-day workshop.
by Jane Perdue |
All too often we let the woulda, coulda, shoulda gremlins get the upper hand. Explore how to step up, stop the madness and learn how to make effective choices about the power you give to your inner critic.
For association meetings, leadership conferences, retreats, and career development events for all genders. Delivered as a 30-45 minute keynote.
by Jane Perdue |
Negotiation is a pivotal requirement for managing conflict, creating value, and distributing resources. It happens every day whether at work or home. “To create an interpersonal atmosphere for negotiating, understand your personal style, how your style interacts with others, and psychological biases and traps.” ~Sloan School of Management
Drawing on her 14 years of union contract negotiation experience, Jane teaches her formula, F2 + A + D = effective negotiations. Participants are guided in mastering the process of learning to diplomatically get what they need or want and feel confident in the process.
- Learn a strategic model for conducting negotiations that builds healthy and productive relationships and produces results
- Devise strategies for negotiating up and dealing with senior decision-makers and influencers
- Use tools to prepare, conduct, and analyze negotiation results for continuous improvement
For women’s conferences, retreats and career development events. Delivered as a half-day workshop.
