CHANGE BEGINS WITH YOUR MINDSET
– inspirational talk –
THE STORY
5 leadership lessons from surviving and thriving through cancer
Upbeat and motivational, this is my story of 5 profound and unusual lessons on how changing your mindset can transform your work and life. The lessons are directly applicable to the business world.
Format
The 60min session includes practical application:
- 20min inspirational talk – the power of mindset and how choosing the right one can transform your life
- 30min Interactive workshop – practical application of the lessons shared in the talk
- 10m Debrief and Q&A
The 5 E's Leadership Model
- Envision your desired ourcome
- Empower to maximize impact
- Engage the key stakeholders
- Execute - take bold action
- Endure - build resilience
Win a 1on1 coaching session
- You can choose to focus on any topic of personal growth, for example an opportunity or challenge
- The 1on1 sessions are confidential
- To enter the draw to win, simply complete the feedback form at the end of the session
PREPARATION
Online sessions
1. Download the workbook and bring it to the session (digital or print copy are both ok) > link below
2. Make sure you have Zoom installed, updated and working
3. Join via a computer (not tablet or phone) - the session is interactive and you need to be able to type in the chat etc.
4. Turn on your video, mute sound unless you are speaking - this limits background noise
5. If you would like to see 'subtitles,' turn on captions (Zoom menu > ... more > captions > English > turn on)
In-person sessions
1. Download the workbook, print and bring it to the session > link below
2. Bring a pen (and paper to write on, in case you were unable to print the workbook)
Workbook
The workbook contains exercises which we will do during the session, as well as further resources. Download it and bring it with you.
*This link allows you to view the document. To download a copy, click File (top left, under the document name) > Download > Microsoft Word (doc).
**Please do NOT click "request permission" - download a copy instead.
THE FACILITATOR
Desi helps teams and leaders to sustain peak performance in times of complex change, such as post-merger integration and organizational restructure. She does this through team and 1on1 coaching, equipping leaders with the right mindset and tools to bring out the best in themselves and others.
What makes Desi who she is? Besides her 7-year experience at Procter & Gamble leading diverse multi-functional teams, doing brand management and coaching, she is also a cancer survivor. She has seen how our thoughts can help us overcome the toughest challenges, she has experienced how we adapt to change and she knows how mental clarity and focus can power us through anything.
Desi has worked with leaders in companies like J&J, AkzoNobel, Coca-Cola and more. She is a PCC (Professional Certified Coach), CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach), ORSC™-trained (Organizations Systems Relationship Coach) and is based in Dubai.
With Desi, you will get someone who supports you unconditionally whilst challenging you to grow. Her clients walk away more self-aware and with an expanded capacity to navigate professional and personal transitions and to lead change within their organizations.
TESTIMONIALS
"Great value add for the team"
Working with Desi was a positive experience for our organization. What I appreciated most was her authenticity and her ability to provoke and inspire people to realize that change starts with themselves.
The biggest value our organization gained from Desi's inspirational talk was learning how to build resilience in approaching and dealing with change. She effectively drove home the importance of our own attitudes towards change, helping our team develop the necessary mindset to navigate transition more effectively.
Desi's talks are perfect for organizations going through change, but truly, anyone can benefit from her insights. Her message resonates deeply with anyone seeking to embrace and thrive in times of transformation.
A great value add for the team, well worth the investment.
"The team was empowered to lead their own change"
Desi’s inspirational talk comes with her real personal story and emotions, which makes it easily relatable. She was genuine and adaptable to my team’s needs.
Whilst we have ongoing capability programs in our organization, bringing in an external perspective was refreshing and mind-opening. It focused the team on the importance of their mindset (above and beyond functional skills).
The talk touched both the personal and professional side. People were empowered to lead their own change, rather than the organization driving them to do so.
It enriched our life experience and was certainly worth the time and investment.
"Reminded us about the power of the mind"
The inspirational talk reminded us about the power of the mind - that we hold the solution within us, and we just need to be self-aware and expand our perspective in order to see it. Desi brought these lessons to life with a true personal story, structured in a way that fits professional life. She is genuine and impactful because she actually practices what she preaches.
This inspirational talk is relevant across industries and seniority levels. It touches us as humans and as business people who continuously navigate change, uncertainty and the cycles of life. Was it worth the investment? 100% - no doubt about it.