Monique uniquely bridges a rich blend of Western and Eastern wisdom through a range of subjects, based on the same foundation. Her delivery is powerful, enthusiastic and fresh. She’s received kudos for being the best speaker at conferences and speaker-series. Keynotes and breakout sessions may be customized or chosen from the topics below.
Topics
Leadership with Emotional Intelligence
Connection vs. Conflict
Health, Well-being & Stress Management
Women’s Leadership
Evoking the Sage for Conscious Leadership
Learn how others are doing it at Google, Facebook, Twitter, eBay and Cisco.
Conscious power comes from within and influences naturally, regardless of position. Conscious leaders differentiate themselves by allowing wisdom, compassion, and respect to be the underlying forces of their actions. They are aware that ego is driven by fear and seeks approval, power and security. They choose to align with the true self, which is driven by wisdom and provides exceptional guidance and creates extraordinary results. Easier said than done? That’s where partnership (coaching) comes in.
- Manage with wisdom and equanimity
- Engage and inspire people
- Make wiser decisions
- Refuel and reflect for peak performance
- Increase emotional intelligence
- Recognize how the Small Self sabotages results
- Cultivate your inherent Sage for true power
The Mysteries of Relating
Connection and communication vs. conflict and controversy
Awareness is the centerpiece of relationships. Through deeper observation of ourselves and others, the mystery begins to unravel. We see what motivates behavior and, therefore, don’t get caught as easily in the jaws of conflict. The one with a wider perspective and open mind can navigate even the trickiest terrain with agility and success. This journey calls for effective communication tools, not native to this land. Imagine a language with curiosity instead of evaluation of another…with requests instead of demands…with respect instead of manipulation. Come discover the treasures awaiting you along this path.
- Deal with your emotions before communicating
- Exercise, talk with someone, write, meditate
- Recognize the clever ego and it’s compelling arguments
- Become aware of your contribution and hot buttons
- Personality, past conditioning, physical state
- Access your inner wisdom to guide you
- Ask yourself, “What’s the most important thing?”
- Use Marshall Rosenberg’s process of Nonviolent Communication
- First be empathetic with yourself
- Then be empathetic with them
- Then speak with observations, feelings, needs, requests
- Then let go, accept, detach from the outcome
Well-being Wisdom or Life in the Zen Lane
If the fast lane can be dangerous to your health, why is it so compelling? Because we’re fixated on more, more, more and better, better, better. Is there no end? Yes. Put your clicker on and shift into the Zen Lane. If you’re tired of the craziness, you just might be ripe enough to live life differently. Join those who are courageously merging into the flow and reaping the rewards.
- Improve your “numbers” through nutrition, exercise and sleep
- Weight, blood pressure, cholesterol
- Unearth the root cause of stress to drive the numbers down
- Recognize how the Small Self sabotages good intentions
- Cultivate your inherent Sage for wiser choices
- Take time for yourself or burnout
- Nourish the amazing piece of machinery called the body
Women’s Leadership, the Feminine Way
Blossoming fully as empowered women to co-create with men
Women have a natural wisdom and compassion that is often contaminated by attempting to imitate masculine leadership. Our leadership has its own strength and beauty, and it’s strongly needed to bring balance in our society. We can find more peaceful solutions in our organizations and in our country. We can influence and invite men to rethink harsher ways. We can demonstrate that feeling your feelings is not weak, but courageous and brings forth compassion, or that sometimes processing is “the point.” Let’s explore the edges. What’s conditioning? What’s myth? What’s true? What’s it worth to “be the change you wish to see”?
- Differential between feminine and masculine leadership
- Learn how to come more fully into your power as a woman
- Explore the unique ways ego manifests itself in a woman
- See the beauty of a man’s way and how he wants to protect and provide for us
- Discover how to engage in effective ways with men at work and at home
Next Step
Please contact Monique for more information or to schedule a keynote or workshop.
I was so pleased with Monique’s coaching that I recruited her to speak for a monthly program offered by my company. Her topic drew 170 people (including IP TV), and one of our committee members claimed she was the best speaker of the year.
Jennifer Alexander, Mgr.
Fortune 100 Company