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Topic Descriptions

Own the Room You’re In

In this keynote session the Amy Oliver + Co will delve into strategies to own your space, recognize self-inflicted bias, and unlock your true potential. She will guide you towards standing up for what you believe in and taking steps to live your values out loud.

Through a combination of leadership best practices and cognitive behavioral therapy, you'll be inspired to overcome self-limiting talk and check perfectionism and imposter syndrome at the door. We'll explore techniques to silence your inner critic and cultivate a mindset of resilience and self-confidence.

Discover the power of your executive presence, your voice, and your visibility. Be encouraged to look inward and identify hidden blocks that may be inhibiting your power and productivity. 

Leave this thought-provoking session motivated to amplify your authentic leadership. Together, let's claim our space, and amplify authentic leadership to create a future where every voice is heard, valued, and encouraged to make a difference.

Bitter or Better? Leading Through Change and Uncertainty

Forest fires may devastate, but they also fertilize new growth. In this captivating keynote session, Amy invites you to embrace this catalytic moment in time as an opportunity for health care professionals  to rise from the ashes and showcase their unwavering strength of character.

Amy explores where we go from here, challenging the consequences of defending the status quo. Together, we will dive into stories and gain valuable insights about how the choices we make today will shape our place and the future of our profession.

Prepare to question assumptions that no longer serve you and to challenge the comfort of the familiar. Amy encourages you to navigate the turbulent environment with resilience and determination, reaching for the best that is yet to come.During this inspiring keynote, you'll discover practical takeaways to create your own compelling case for change. 

Amy will provide you with the tools and strategies to break free from the limitations of the past and embrace innovation and growth at individual, organizational, and societal levels.  Walk away from this session motivated to learn, expand your horizons, and grow both personally and professionally. 

Join Amy as she ignites a spark of hope and resilience, inspiring you to seize this moment of opportunity. Together, let's rise from the ashes, shape the future of health care, and build a profession that is adaptive, impactful, and aligned with the needs of the ever-changing world.

10 Essential Tips to Skillfully Managing People

Join Amy Oliver for an immersive and interactive workshop that will equip you with the tools to skillfully manage people and lead teams in today's dynamic environment. Together, we will explore ten essential and practical tips for current and aspiring team leaders to navigate the challenges of a workforce crisis, changing scopes of practice, a polarized world, and incoming innovation.

Success as a people leader is not a matter of chance, but a deliberate design. During this workshop, we will challenge stereotypes and conventional notions of leadership, culture, and talent management. Amy will guide you to rethink and reshape your approach to leading and fostering result-driven teams.

Discover the power of healthy conflict and how embracing it can unlock innovative solutions and drive growth. Gain urgently needed strategies for embracing collectivistic leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, and reaping the rewards of disciplined teamwork.

Walk away from this workshop equipped with the skills and mindset needed to steer your teams through challenges, foster a culture of excellence, and achieve sustainable success.

Success as a people leader requires us to challenge the status quo and adapt to the changing dynamics of the workplace. Join Amy in this engaging workshop and gain the tools to skillfully manage people, lead teams, and create a culture of collaboration and results. Together, let's unlock the potential of your leadership and drive transformative change in your organization.

Onward: Leadership Insights to Rise Through Crisis

Join Amy Oliver, a visionary healthcare leader, as she shares her expertise on how our healthcare workforces can feed forward to foster engagement and retention. In this enlightening keynote session, we will explore the challenges we face, the path forward, and how healthcare providers and leaders can navigate the evolving landscape of the industry.

Through captivating stories and insightful anecdotes, Amy will delve into the workforce crisis, changing practices, polarized worlds, and incoming innovations that shape the healthcare ecosystem. Together, we will examine the impact of these factors on workforce engagement and retention, and uncover strategies to navigate these challenges successfully.

Discover the transformative power of coaching as a leadership style and how it can empower and inspire teams. Amy will share stories of the profound impact of coaching in healthcare settings, highlighting its ability to foster growth, improve communication, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Learn the importance of framing when communicating with teams and how it can influence engagement, motivation, and collaboration.

During this inspiring keynote session, you'll be encouraged to question assumptions that no longer serve you well and to embrace a mindset of adaptability and growth. Explore the power of collectivistic leadership, where collaboration, inclusivity, and shared responsibility drive positive change. Gain practical takeaways and insights that can be applied immediately to foster engagement and retention within your own healthcare organization.

Together, let's shape a future where healthcare organizations thrive, teams are empowered, and patients receive the highest quality of care.

Know Your Role: Reframing the Narrative for Women in Leadership

Join Amy in an engaging keynote session as she explores the critical topic of advancing women in leadership. In this thought-provoking experience, Amy highlights the importance of women in leadership as a human rights issue and a key sustainable development goal.

Amy presents a compelling case for adopting a sociological approach to drive change at individual, organizational, and societal levels. She invites you to question the prevailing notions of individualism, choice, and gender neutrality, and challenges you to take a broader view across your sphere of influence while  giving new meaning to "knowing your role". 

Walk away from this enlightening keynote session inspired and equipped with a sociological lens to effect sustainable change. Gain a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to advancing women in leadership, understanding that it is not just a matter of individual advancement, but a critical step towards achieving gender equality and creating a better future for all.

Now What? courage, leadership,& social innovation

Join Amy in an engaging and dynamic keynote session that will ignite your passion for challenging the status quo and embracing a fulfilling and purpose-driven career. In this transformative experience, we will explore the power of creativity, self-compassion, and meaningful work.

Together, we will challenge the norms, stereotypes, and outdated practices that hinder our professional growth and personal satisfaction. Amy will guide you through a thought-provoking journey of self-discovery, encouraging you to question the expectations placed upon you and redefine what success means in your own terms.

Discover strategies to take ownership of your engagement, craft your career path, and find the courage to live through your work. You'll learn to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth and differentiation. By aligning your values with your work, you will create broader practice change and make a meaningful impact.

Walk away from this session with a renewed sense of purpose and the tools to reset and write the narrative in your own story. Discover how to create a practice that not only meets your professional needs but also aligns with your personal values and passions. 

Together, let's rewrite the narrative and create a future where meaningful work is the cornerstone of professional success and personal fulfillment.

Amy is also skilled at delivering speeches on the following subjects and is capable of tailoring them to suit your requirements! Whether you require a workshop, seminar, or a more intimate session for executives or teams, we are committed to collaborating with you to bring you vision to life!

• Leading Others 

• Collaborative Leadership

• Leading teams

• Burnout

• Resiliency

• Psychological Health and Safety

• Organizational Culture

• 10 Tips to Skillfully Manage People

• Know Your Role: Advancing Women In Leadership

• Own the Room You're In: Executive Presence for Women Leaders

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Developing a Coaching Culture

• Emotional Intelligence

• Effective Communication

• Leading Through Change and Uncertainty

• Negotiations

• Employee Engagement

• The Quest for Meaningful work

• Mentorship

• Influence and Persuasion

• Design and Systems Thinking in Leadership

• Upskilling and The Future of Work

• Organizational Culture

• 10 Tips to Skillfully Manage People

• Know Your Role: Advancing Women In Leadership

• Own the Room You're In: Executive Presence for Women Leaders

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Developing a Coaching Culture

• Emotional Intelligence

• Effective Communication

What Clients are Saying

"All it took was one phone call with Amy for me to know that she was right for us. We brought her in and she was outstanding. I had several audience members comment to me that they were riveted. Amy had a huge impact on them. We were so impressed that we're bringing her in for another event we're hosting in Toronto. If you're looking for someone engaging, personable and with a unique ability to impact an audience in a meaningful way, you can't go wrong with Amy" 

- Martin Rissin, Brand Director Pharmacy U

“I had the pleasure of seeing Amy Oliver speak at the Eunoia Medical conference. She spoke passionately about following one’s sense of higher purpose with such sincere conviction that was as inspiring as it was invigorating. Amy encouraged everyone in attendance to imagine a life where they wake up feeling excited to do the work they feel called to do. This was not only incredibly affirming for me as I'd been striving to do this in the past five years but also had me instantly excited to encourage my friends and colleagues to do the same! I love her dynamic and energetic approach to inspiring individuals in finding their authentic personal vision as a way to inform their professional growth. She encourages us all to use our self awareness as a gateway to increasing our capacity to work in a way that is deeply satisfying, soul-nourishing and sustainable. 

- Sharmeen Mazaheri MD CCFP

When we are looking for a speaker to inspire and connect with our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, Amy is always top of mind. We have been so fortunate to collaborate with Amy on a number of speaking events and programs for the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy. From design to delivery, Amy is brilliant. Amy’s repertoire of programming aligns with our multifaceted work here at the School. We will continue to work with Amy any chance we get as she offers a diverse range of speaking topics and workshops, which are executed with the utmost quality and care.

-Kaitlin Bynkoski, Director of Admissions & Undergraduate Affairs, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy

Amy was the perfect keynote for our Women’s Mental Health in Primary Care Conference. Her talk was a perfect blend of relatable content about the challenges of being a woman in healthcare with a reminder of our power to influence the situations we find ourselves in as women in healthcare. We were looking for a speaker who could inspire our delegates to live professional and personal lives of more meaning and purpose, and Amy delivered!

- Dr. Carly Crewe, MD, CEO Eunoia Medical

Why Hire Amy?

Amy Oliver possesses a unique set of qualities that can make a significant impact on the audience. She is an inspiring individual who has the ability to captivate and motivate people with her words and experiences. Her remarkable journey and achievements serve as a powerful source of inspiration for others, igniting a sense of possibility and encouraging attendees to pursue their own goals and dreams.

Amy is known for challenging the status quo and pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking. She brings a fresh perspective to the table, encouraging attendees to question existing norms and embrace innovation.

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