Linda Tarrant
Corporate & Personal Transformations
For the past 25 years she has been delivering creative, thought-provoking, positive solutions to organizations in both the public and private sectors. She offers individuals, corporations and associations practical tools and techniques and brings a sense of humor and energy to every motivational keynote and content-filled workshop.
Linda has been delivering innovative and thought-provoking programs to both public and private sector organizations across North America for more than 25 years. She holds advanced degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Education and Counselling. She is an author, change leader, strategist and master facilitator. She is the first woman to be inducted into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame and the past president of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.
Linda brings a captivating and contagious energy to every event. Whether it’s a 30-minute keynote or a major organizational change initiative, she challenges the group to think differently, embrace new perspectives and act with courage. And she keeps the group focused and engaged with her great sense of humor and amazing storytelling.
Some of her clients include 3M, IBM, the Royal Bank (RBC), the Vancouver Island Health Authority, BC Government, Canada Revenue Agency, the Canadian Olympic Association, the University of Alberta, the Canadian Medical Association, the City of Richmond and Fraser Valley Regional Library.
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1. The Physiology, Sociology & Psychology of Change
Amazing research is being done to help us better understand neuroplasticity and how the brain responds to new or different ideas, actions or deeply held beliefs. What we have learned is that the carrot and the stick don't work, and people who resist change aren't bad, wrong or stupid. Gain insight into the brain's role in resistance and learning and the complexity of change; why so many of our change efforts haven't given us the results that we would like. Getting engaged in the transformation process is critical - we may have to change our own attitudes and processes to make that a reality. The new organizational challenge is to better understand the physiology, psychology and sociology of change so that we can embrace new ideas, concepts, techniques and technology.
If you have ever been part of a change initiative that was met with resistance, suspicion or downright anger, this session is for you. Learn how we can use the latest brain science research to become more adaptive, build engagement, and achieve dynamite results. It's not magic but challenges us to develop and use a different set of skills, tools and techniques. -
2. Changing Perspectives: Transforming Your Organization
When was the last time you changed your mind? Honestly. Even about seemingly unimportant things. Most of us spend a lifetime figuring out what's "right" and then we create organizational cultures that support our perspectives. The problem with that approach is that diversity is critical to adaptation. And in a transforming world, we need to systematically and consciously bring divergent perspectives to the table and create even better solutions than any of the individual ideas. To be successful in a transforming world, we must challenge what is, engage and value multiple perspectives and support our organizations to explore new ways of thinking.
We tend to see what we are looking at or looking for. But we have a tendency to believe that what we see is the "whole truth." This session will challenge us to broaden our perspectives and "see" more than we ever thought was possible. Being open to changing your mind is key to finding endless possibilities.
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Without exception, participants have paid tribute to your state-of-the-art message, vision, and entertaining and motivational style.
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Linda led a dynamic, inspirational session on change for 200+ of our senior managers. Using her extraordinary insight, communication skills and personal charisma, Linda was able to keep the group totally engaged and focused. She quickly helped us pinpoint and deal with the organization's most challenging issues. I would engage Linda's services again whenever we need a talented consultant, speaker or facilitator.
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Linda delivered an excellent keynote address at our Staff Day Event for 225 staff. She was informative, entertaining and humorous. I highly recommend her - you will not be disappointed.
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Linda is a skilled facilitator and speaker, who understands the uniqueness of each organization. Through insightful questions, practical tools, relevant experience and a sense of humor, she helps groups reach agreement and gain commitment to common goals. I highly recommend Linda.
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Linda is an inspired and focused facilitator. She worked with the Royal BC Museum leadership team assisting us in developing strategic priorities and actions that will lead us over the next five years to achieve our vision.
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A head's up that I will be contacting the Vatican to initiate the canonization process! You must be a saint given the miracle you performed! I walked in on our regular team meeting and nearly fell off my chair - the agenda was already on the white board, they were ready to keep track of time, a team member was facilitating, and a scribe was taking minutes! We finished on time and got everything done, which removed any doubt that people would put to use what you taught them!
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Thank you for the excellent learning event you facilitated for our group on Linking Thinking and Action. Content was very relevant to strategic direction and your delivery was amazing - you had obviously taken the time to customize your material to meet our needs - it was a pleasure to work with you.
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