Speaking & Workshops
Keynotes and workshops that kickstart change
Our keynotes are designed to spark meaningful growth for your organization and your people. Each keynote is tailored to your objectives, drawing from our proven strengths-based leadership and team development programs. Sponsors can expect sessions that not only inspire, but also equip leaders and teams with practical tools to elevate performance, collaboration, and engagement.
Keynote Topics
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Self & Time Management
Self & Time Management
Communication and Presentation Skills
Communication and Presentation Skills
Feedback & Performance Management
Feedback & Performance Management
Difficult Conversations & Conflict
Difficult Conversations & Conflict
Engagement and Developing Others
Engagement and Developing Others
Coaching Skills
Coaching Skills
Great Team Foundations
Great Team Foundations
Trust & Psychological Safety
Trust & Psychological Safety
Barbara in Action
Keynotes Set a Foundation for Growth
Workshop Testimonials
Communicating with Style Workshop Participant
I have a much better understanding of what’s important to differing personality types and how to more effectively work with them at a detail level that is meaningful to them.
Yvonne, Tax Manager, Accounting Firm
I was spending hours a day managing emails and jumping around to different projects until I attended Barbara’s Time Management workshop. Barbara’s presentation style engaged the audience, allowing us to tailor the tools and tips she provided to our firm and individual needs. I learned that my head is not the best place for list making, and that clearing it, as well as the clutter on my desk, brings clarity and focus. My day is more organized and productive as I break down tasks into manageable pieces. I accomplish more and have increased my billable hours! I recommend this workshop to any team or group.
Cole, President, Non-Profit Association
I recently had the pleasure to engage Barbara in facilitating our annual strategic planning retreat. For a number of years our organization has built mid and long term plans during this retreat. However, we continually struggled with maintaining the appropriate mix of creative thinking and staying on task with our objectives during this time of planning. This challenge motivated us to search for someone who could lead a group of “strong minded leaders”. Barbara is this leader. She stepped in and helped guide us to our most successful retreat. Barbara facilitated completing the writing of our strategic plan while fostering an atmosphere of relational growth among the team. If one is in search of a coach/facilitator that can move beyond clichés and handle strong personalities and tackle real issues facing a team, then I highly recommend talking with Barbara. She most definitely has extensive leadership and organizational skills, but more importantly she knows how to utilize them for the benefit of the team.
Manager & Strengths Workshop Participant
The Strengths Finder training has provided insight to our team’s individual personalities in positive ways that we may not have picked up on before. Before the training, it may have seemed a team member was controlling, or another too quiet, or another may have been too eager, etc. After we spent a few hours understanding the deep rooted traits and characteristics of each team member these personality traits can now be seen as positive contributions to the team’s success. We are seen by each other with understanding eyes as opposed to judgements on our personalities. Our team often publicly points out another’s strength’s when it’s noticed and we all have a good laugh at the memories and fun we had during the training!
Ready to Inspire Your Team with Transformative Speaking?
Accelus Partners delivers high-impact speaking that equips leaders with actionable insights on communication, team performance, and breaking through growth barriers. From keynotes on Leadership Accelence to workshops on executive presence and collaboration, our presentations spark immediate change and lasting results.
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FAQs
How can I get started?
Simply complete our contact form here.
Can these topics be delivered as stand-alone sessions or do they need to be part of a series?
Each topic can be offered as a stand-alone presentation or workshop, or combined into a customized series to address your organization’s unique needs. Many clients choose to link topics together in a learning journey for greater impact, but you are welcome to select the format that best fits your goals.
What are the available formats and timeframes for sessions?
- 50-minute presentations with 10 minutes for Q&A (ideal for Lunch & Learns or conference sessions)
- 2-hour workshops for deeper exploration and practice
- Half-day workshops for comprehensive skill-building
- Full-day workshops, specially structured to maximize engagement, learning, and retention
How do you ensure participants stay engaged and retain what they learn, especially in longer workshops?
Our workshops are highly interactive, blending research-backed content with real-world examples, group discussion, and practical exercises. For half-day and full-day sessions, we use a variety of learning methods – including small group work, reflection, and action planning – to keep energy high and ensure key concepts are retained and applied back on the job.
Can the content be tailored to our organization or audience?
Absolutely. We work closely with sponsors to understand your organization’s context, challenges, and goals. Each session can be customized with relevant examples, case studies, and exercises to ensure maximum relevance and value for your participants.
Who typically participates in these sessions?
Our Speaking & Workshops offerings are designed for leaders, managers, and teams at all levels. We can tailor content for executive audiences, emerging leaders, or cross-functional groups – whatever best supports your organization’s development objectives.
What is the investment and how do we get started?
Investment varies based on session length, format, and customization. We’re happy to provide a proposal based on your needs. To get started, simply reach out to discuss your goals and we’ll recommend the best approach for your organization.