keynote and workshop presentation
I am a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and discussant with hundreds of workshops, training, and group processes conducted for various organizations and agencies in Canada and internationally.
I bring new perspectives to tired issues, create opportunities for the audience to be challenged, and provoke fresh perspectives.
I have keynoted in many events, conducted workshops and presented in panel discussions around topics within the ambit of my professional consulting practice and wide interests.
From Thailand, the Philippines, UK, Belgium, New York, and across Canada, I have been invited to speak from the heart, challenge mindsets, and embolden new thinking.
We can design customized content and facilitation support for corporate retreats, strategy sessions, team meeting, dialogues, and events locally and internationally.
TYPICAL CLIENT RESULTS:
Increased audience engagement resulting to: increased product sales, program engagement, improved donor relations and partnerships, achievement of corporate/professional development goals and objectives;
Inspired, challenged, and rejuvenated leaders in various industries and sectors that are ready to take on their next challenge!
speaking highlights
Through the years, Maiden Manzanal-Frank has been featured in many conferences and professional/corporate events of organizations such as, but not limited to the following:
- International Network of Bamboo and Rattan (China)
- National Council for Research on Women (US)
- Amnesty International -Philippines (The Philippines)
- UN Commission on the Status of Women Young Women Panel (New York)
- International Fair Trade Organization (IFAT) (Belgium)
- Municipal-Provincial Dialogue on Multiculturalism and Diversity, BC Ministry of Multiculturalism (BC)
- Fraser valley Conservancy Society (BC)
- Centre for Peace and Justice at Burman University and A Better World Humanitarian Conference (Alberta)
- Chulalongkorn University Rotary Peace Centre 10th Year Anniversary Conference (Thailand)
- Rotary Club of Lumphinee, Bangkok (Thailand)
- City of Abbotsford (BC)
- Institute for Canadian Citizenship (BC)
- Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (Alberta)
- Olds Entrepreneurship Centre (Alberta)
- Alberta Social Innovation Connect Podcast (Alberta)
- Businesslink's Expert Business Seminar Series (Alberta)
- Canadian Society of Association Executives (Vancouver)
Professional associations, government agencies, local nonprofits, speakers' bureaus, and event organizers invite her to speak on a number of issues related to local economic development, diversity and inclusion, social innovation, workplace culture, conflict transformation, strategy, impact, and accountability. Her engaging content and delivery comes from her vast consulting, teaching, mentoring, and advisory experiences locally and internationally.
She lectured at the University of the Fraser Valley (BC), and Red Deer College (Alberta) on current management and organizational issues.
speaking topics
STRATEGY WITHOUT THE TEARS
Strategy is an art and a science. No amount of great strategy can propel your business to greatness if the implementation is lackluster. Learn the fundamental strategies to a winning implementation. |
INNOVATION WITHOUT THE DISRUPTION
Innovation is the new norm and yet organizations refuse to heed the call for innovation to take care of everyday concerns. How can organizations start innovating right now with zero-budget and a small team? |
TAKE BACK YOUR POWER NOW! Empowerment is a buzz-word but a lot of executives and managers are going through the motions. Take back your power, increase your credibility, and begin the journey towards a competent leadership. |
follow ME at these events:
strategy & growth: riding the waves of recovery: a strategic conversation
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LECTURES ON leadership & MANAGEMENT issuesTBA
summer lecture course on social entrepreneurship TBA
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"Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and expertise with us at the ACT Conference.
The participants were very inspired by your words and story”
- Jacqui McDonald, a better world Canada
act conference 2018: humanitarians of tomorrow
Maiden’s presentation on strategy implementation brings clarity to what a strategy is designed to do (moving from a present to a future state). Adopting a strategy is an on-going process and her overview will aid you ensuring a successful outcome.