"Alexandra’s presentation at our Global Leadership Meeting was filled with laughter and questions…she informed and touched our heartstrings at the same time." Judy Friedman, Director, Campbell Soup
"I heard nothing but fabulous things about Alexandra's session. All of the attendees have stated this year's program was the strongest ever and Alexandra was a big part of that." Jennifer Monti, Programming Chair, Meeting Professionals International
"As our keynote speaker, Alexandra provided great insights and really brought the content to life in a fun and relevant way." Jessica Thompson, Supervisor, McDonalds Corporation
"Alexandra was able to build an excellent rapport with our students, while also empowering them with information on how to set the course for a successful career. It’s no wonder she’s so well known in this space." Winifred Winston, Director of Career Services, University of Baltimore
"I heartily recommend Alexandra to anyone looking to add an effective generational dimension to their training and/or career development programs." Julie Jacques, Vice President, Discover Financial Services
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A dynamic and down to earth speaker, Alexandra has addressed international audiences ranging from Fortune 500 leaders to small groups of overseas students. In addition to sharing concrete strategies that audience members can employ tomorrow, Alexandra peppers her remarks with real life anecdotes from her ten years in the corporate world. Although every presentation is customized, some of Alexandra's most frequently requested programs, which can range in length from a 1 hour keynote speech to a 3 hour educational seminar, include:
Managing the Millennials
Today’s twenty-something employees - or members of the Millennial Generation - are ambitious, motivated, and dedicated to changing the business world for the better. However, without being told directly, it’s hard for young employees to understand the importance of marketing themselves, getting to know the right people, adding tangible value to the organization, learning transferable skills, and charting their own career paths. Because of what they don’t learn in college, twenty-somethings typically experience lower productivity and higher turnover than other employees in your organization. This session will educate you on where Millennials are coming from and what they are looking for, and will discuss how to employ the latest strategies and technologies that will make a difference in the degree to which your twenty-somethings contribute to the bottom line and end up staying with you for the long-haul. It's perfect for Baby Boomer and Generation X managers at all types of organizations.
They Don't Teach Corporate in College
In the business world, perception is reality and that creating and sustaining an effective corporate persona – or the mature, professional and competent face you project to the work world – is more important than anything else you can do on the job. You can develop a strong corporate persona by thinking of yourself as a publicist with the task of promoting you and learning to succinctly assert your achievements without bragging. This interactive session will define the steps necessary to develop an effective corporate persona, including how to make a positive first impression on business contacts and how to practice strong communication and diplomacy with colleagues. We’ll also address how to stay positive and project enthusiasm in the face of trying circumstances, how to move your career forward through networking, and how to establish satisfying work friendships. The topic is perfect for twenty and early thirty-somethings from interns to early-career professionals.
New Job, New You
Want the formula for supercharging your professional development to achieve long-term career satisfaction? This session will reveal how you can discover a path to meaningful work or get the most out of your current job. For those who are graduating college soon or are focused on career change, we'll start with self-assessment, the process by which we learn more about ourselves and what we like and don't like in a work environment. We'll also talk about how to uncover your unique set of skills and how to research careers that map to your self-assessments and skills. Next, we'll address how to scope out opportunities and network in a chosen career. Last, we'll go through how to tailor a resume for each career that will make you stand out in the crowd despite a lack of industry experience. For those who are looking to increase their satisfaction in their current job, this session will provide guidance for sustaining a positive attitude, mentoring, taking advantage of training, growth, and volunteer opportunities, and practicing intrapreneurship. It's perfect for colleges and association, conference, and alumni groups.
Want to know what recent audiences have thought? Check out more testimonials or download her brochure. Please e-mail us for a customized proposal. Alexandra would be delighted to work with you.
Upcoming Engagements
August 24: Fort Sill Army Base
September 23: Northwestern University Leadership Conference
October 19: HR Academy Conference (Brazil)
Recent Engagements
ABN AMRO
Aetna
AgCareers.com
Albion College
American Society of Training and Development
Audio Visual Services Corporation
Bay Path Women's Leadership Conference
Bradley University
Campbell Soup
CDN
Chicago Cares
CIGNA
Cornell University
DePaul University
DeVry University
Edelman
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Federal Reserve Bank
First Farm Credit Services
Franklin Covey
GEAR UP
Girl Scouts of America
Forte Foundation
Human Resource Management Association
Illinois State University
Illinois Institute of Entrepreneurship Education
Intern Bridge
Learn from My Life
Lincoln Financial Group
Loyola University
Loyola Family Business Institute
Marquis Software
McDonalds Corporation
Meeting Professionals International
Microsoft
National Association of Colleges and Employers
National Louis University
Northwestern University
Purdue University
Rocky Mountain College
Savannah College of Art and Design
SmartBrief
Society for Human Resource Management
Spelman College
T&D Magazine
University of Chicago
University of Illinois
Valparaiso University
Whirlpool Corporation