Stephan Maighan

The Art of Leadership: Learn it, master it.

We all know that leaders aren’t born, they’re made. Leadership skills can be learned to a point where one seems to be born already all equipped with it.

This people-centric and innovative keynote intend to get participants to reflect on the importance of entrepreneurial and personal leadership. It offers a framework that includes strategies for growing one’s influence and impact.

Your teams will be among those who distinguish themselves with the art of excellence. The best organizations don’t rely on managers, they rely on leaders.

Entertaining, inspiring and moving – What would our personal and professional lives look like if we were able to up our game and perform to our fullest?

This Signature Keynote is geared towards motivating and challenging participants to reach their full potential in both their personal and professional lives. Designed for employees, entrepreneurs, and managers, this entertaining, inspiring and moving keynote explores the importance of a positive outlook and accountability at work and at home. This signature keynote presentation is full of tools and strategies needed to mobilize employees and inspire a winning attitude. Participant interaction along with narratives from my personal experience drive this people-oriented session.

Attendees will:

1. Increase performance by building and mastering a positive, full-proof winning attitude
2. Develop a sense of leadership accountability for both their organization and teams
3. Build stronger teams of individuals with a better understanding of their roles within the organization
4. Conquer their fear and go beyond their limiting beliefs

The ultimate goal being maximum growth for organizations and individuals, by being able to build and execute winning strategies and collaborative teams.

The world is always evolving, learn how to respond and seize the opportunity!

Almost all organizations go through change at some point – learning how to respond to it and see the opportunities that come with it is therefore a strategic advantage that leaders need to possess. However, it can be difficult to implement those changes, both at the organization and employee level. Those that are unable or unwilling to make transitions and adopt new methods become a serious challenge for the overall growth and success. The question then is how to handle change in your organization so that the purpose is clear for everyone impacted? Whether you’re already going through the change or preparing for it, this keynote walks you through the practical strategies and tools needed to respond quickly to change.

Attendees will:

1. Build the mindset that allows to have a new outlook and see the bigger picture
2. Maintain a positive attitude towards the unexpected
3. See change as an opportunity to evolve for the better
4. Go through change with grace

Together we go further. Competitive markets make team collaboration essential. Organizations need members with shared objectives, willing to overcome common obstacles and grow together. A corporate culture of collaboration and teamwork is therefore an essential building block for any organization. That’s exactly what this talk is designed for. It shows your staff how to translate individual talent and competencies into a concrete team strategy, to build effective teams who encourage each other when it’s tough and celebrate together when it’s a win. Not only your employees will benefit from the outcome, but your business partners, clients, and suppliers will also gain from a brand-new supportive mindset if invited to attend.

Attendees will:

1. Teams of leaders that stand together for the same goal
2. Genuine sense of belonging that promote accountability and willingness to support each other
3. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork in relation to success, particularly in a more competitive market
4. Effective distribution of team knowledge and resources

The Art of Leadership. Learn it, master it.

We all know that leaders aren’t born, they’re made. Leadership skills can be learned to a point where one seems to be born already all equipped with it. This people-centric and innovative keynote intend to get participants to reflect on the importance of entrepreneurial and personal leadership. It offers a framework that includes strategies for growing one’s influence and impact. Your teams will be among those who distinguish themselves with the art of excellence. The best organizations don’t rely on managers, they rely on leaders.

Attendees will:

1. Learn the new rules of influence.
2. Offer a better understanding of what leadership is and how to develop it.
3. Inspire your team members to go on the path of individual ownership and responsibility.
4. Increase sense of autonomy and satisfaction among team members.
5. Help staff appreciate each member’s value and role, regardless of their level in the organization.

Outdated sales techniques no longer work when selling to today’s informed buyers. Learn how to reduce buyer resistance and gain their acceptance by using new simple sales and mindset strategies. This interactive sales motivation keynote addresses new sales realities and teaches participants effective sales concepts and strategies that drive results and develop new business. I infuse within this training my long experience in building and leading large successful sales teams across Canada, added to a ‘zero-excuse’ attitude that will help you and your team achieve very ambitious goals in any sales capacity.

Attendees will:

1. Motivate your sales teams to unleash their greatness and sell more
2. Help sales teams build a strong spirit when it comes to getting on the front line
3. Learn how to position your products and services by framing the context of the conversation
4. Position sales professionals in a place of being confident enough to convert leads into sales
5. Help sales professionals create client loyalty
6. Prepare sales professionals to be able to identify a prospect’s unspoken needs