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Do you have an upcoming live event, online event, or industry event? Are you in need of a Leadership Doctor to deliver a keynote, pre-recorded talk, lecture, or interview? Dr. Sarah Skidmore, CEO of The Leadership Hospital regularly delivers talks for organizations.
Most Requested Talks from Dr. Sarah Skidmore
Using the Leader Maturity Model for Organizational Strength
Overview: Leader development programs don’t always hit the mark, leaving organizations struggling with gaps in growth and effectiveness. In this interactive session, participants will use the Leader Maturity Model to assess their organization’s leader development initiatives, identify key pain points, and design actionable strategies for improvement. Through guided activities, discussion, and reflection, attendees will better understand how leader maturity impacts organizational success. Participants will explore real-world challenges, uncover blind spots in their current programs, and collaborate on solutions that align with long-term development goals. By the end of the session, attendees will have an action plan to strengthen their organization’s leader development program and drive sustainable growth. Whether refining an existing program or building one from the ground up, this session will provide valuable insights to elevate leader maturity within your organization.
Intended Audience: CEO, President, VPs, C-Suite Leaders, HR Leaders, L&D
Emerging Leaders, An Answer to the Great Retirements
Overview: The Great Retirement is reshaping the workforce, leaving organizations vulnerable to leadership gaps and knowledge loss. In this interactive session, participants will explore how investing in emerging leaders can counteract these leadership pains and build a strong foundation for the future. Participants will learn how to shift their perspectives on leadership potential, integrate development strategies that go beyond technical skills, and create meaningful opportunities for growth. Dr. Skidmore will introduce practical approaches to empower emerging leaders to step confidently into leadership roles. Participants will leave with a customized action plan to strengthen their leadership pipeline, ensuring their organizations remain competitive and prepared for the workforce shifts ahead.
Intended Audience: CEO, President, VPs, C-Suite Leaders, HR Leaders, L&D
WE NEED STRONGER PEOPLE LEADERS
Overview: Organizations struggle with poor leadership, disengaged employees, employee retention issues and employee-manager relationships. During this session, Dr. Sarah introduces the 4 essential ways of thinking and 6 critical roles that participants may leverage to become Stronger People Leaders. The Stronger People Leaders philosophy is built on the belief that all leaders, regardless of experience or role can become even Stronger People Leaders. Dr. Sarah provides deliberate and intentional insights to participants for real-world leadership impact.
Intended Audience: CEO, President, VPs, C-Suite Leaders, HR Leaders, L&D
MOVE FROM LEADERSHIP PAIN TO STRENGTH
Overview: Are you stressed out, burned out, stuck, or overwhelmed? Are you leading a new team that struggles with competing priorities, lack of direction, or poor communication skills? Are you ready for greater engagement, balanced sustainability, or powerful transformation with your team/business? If so, Dr. Sarah designed this session for you! She shares with participants her highly methodical, almost clinical, approach to leadership wellness – from unpacking leadership pains, to understand aspects of leadership wellness, to creating an appropriate treatment plan. Over the years, Dr. Sarah Skidmore has worked with clients – from global corporations to technology innovators to professional service providers – to lead change management programs, leadership training programs, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Join Dr. Sarah in this workshop to move your team/business from pain to strength!
Intended Audience: Small & Midsize Enterprises, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs
THE FUTURE OF WORK: WILL YOUR TEAM FLOURISH OR LANGUISH?
Overview: From digital transformation to the great resignation to post-pandemic futures, the future of work is an ever evolving and dynamic landscape. During this session, Dr. Sarah shares critical themes for organizations to consider as they seek to thrive in the future of work. Dr. Sarah motivates leaders to make innovative strategies today, start upskilling programs for their workforce now, and engage change management insights to flourish, not languish, in regard to the future of work.
Intended Audience: Small & Midsize Enterprises, CEO, President, VPs, C-Suite Leaders, HR Leaders, L&D
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