what's your people score?

as a process engineer in manufacturing…

Emily’s days were measured in cases per hour and cost per pound. Her hours were spent doing complex math – multivariate statistics anyone? – and constantly chasing improvements. She was GOOD at that game. But when her first performance review landed on her desk…what was this thing called the People Score? And why did it count for 50%????

Your team members are more than their technical skills, and you need them to be. But the rigour of a technical education tends to downplay and crowd out the human skills, leaving them rusty and neglected.

This program demonstrates that we CAN improve our so-called “soft” skills (yes, with formulas!) and how strengthening our human skills helps us become better problem solvers, team players, and leaders.

in this program, you will…

• Realize the incredible value of your so-called “soft” skills in effective problem solving.
• Use and strengthen these skills immediately.
• Become a better problem solver, think beyond the technical perspective, and build confidence to lead by example.

this program is perfect for organizations…

• Striving to work collaboratively to enhance client experience and achieve bottom-line targets
• Struggling with chronic operational problems – safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery
• Engineering, manufacturing, technology, agriculture, and related industries

specifications…

• This is an interactive, story-based keynote that works in just about any venue. Town hall meeting in the warehouse? Keynote on the shop floor? No problem. Slides are beneficial, but not absolutely required.
• For best results changing hearts and minds, invite the whole company – not just the technical folks, and not just the leaders. It makes a big impact when everyone hears the same message.

rave reviews

Yarek Rutkowski | Senior Manager, AGF Investments

Emily’s presentation hits really close to home for many financial industry professionals including myself. The need to balance the ever more complex technical skills demanded by the industry with the soft, “human” skills implied for successful and fulfilling career is an ever present challenge.

Mackenzie Miller | Engineer, Scrum Master, Product Owner

After seeing Emily speak at a conference in 2019, I knew she was a speaker I wanted to hear more from. She captivated the room with energy and engaged the audience in activities that made me truly reflect instead of going through the motions. When I needed to find a speaker for a professional development conference, I knew right away Emily would be a great fit – I did not know it would end up being virtual due to Covid-19.

Emily is an incredible speaker and had two really fitting sessions for us. Despite speaking via Zoom and even when she had the last slot of the conference, after a 7 hour virtual day I felt interested and focused. From a logistics stand point her use of technology was flawless.

Emily felt like part of the team who was organizing the event, instead of someone we were hosting. I greatly appreciated working with her and hope to again.

Natalie Mayer | Environmental Technologist

My biggest takeaway from Emily’s keynote was to put on my work boots and create connections! I am excited to use what I learned from Emily to build a highly effective and trustworthy team this January.

Kevin Dunn | Assistant Professor, Adult Learning Innovator

Emily has delivered high-energy and motivating talks to my audience about her practical engineering experiences in an engaging and creative way that remains memorable. One-on-one conversations with Emily about issues and problems leave me motivated to solve them, and thinking yes, that is possible!