Linda Tarrant - CSP, HoF, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator
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Linda Tarrant has assisted hundreds of business, health care, government organizations and associations across North America to set clear directions, build the skills to achieve their goals, and develop a working environment that encourages commitment and accomplishment through leadership.
Linda has an honest, genuine and refreshing style that creates an immediate connection with her audience. She delivers "down home truths with a wallop" as she captivates people with hour and storytelling. Her message is challenging, positive and powerful.
If you are looking for just the right person to kick-off your conference with a high-energy motivational keynote, facilitate a corporate planning session, bring a creative and challenging message to your leadership team or help you thrive through major change, contact Linda! She will customize a program to meet your specific needs.
Linda Tarrant is more than a motivational speaker with a great sense of humor. A wealth of hands-on, practical experience makes each presentation and program that she delivers content-rich and relevant to day-to-day issues. Linda is also a master facilitator and change management expert.
Biography
Linda Tarrant grew up in Kentucky and since then, she has been on the move. She has attended twelve different schools, lived in ten states and provinces and has had six different careers. Change isn't just a topic for her, it's a way of life.
For the past 25 years, Linda has been helping individuals and organizations come to grips with a transforming world. She has the knowledge and tools, but more importantly, Linda has the experience to help people bridge the gap from here to there.
Linda is a partner in TOC Consulting Inc., a Toronto-based organization that delivers services to both the public and private sector across North America. She is a Registered Psychologist (B.C.) and holds degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Education, and Counseling from Western Kentucky University. But like you, most of her real learning happens as she goes through life.
Linda is proud to be a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) and the National Speakers Association. She is also a published writer who regularly contributes to many newsletters and magazines.
What people are saying...
"Linda Tarrant was an excellent speaker, and being the first presenter she kicked off our meetings in great style. There were many comments from our participants on how Linda was able to set the right tone and mood for our meetings. Her information on connectivity and building relationships hit home for many people and was very beneficial."
–Sexton Group Ltd.
"Your presentation challenged us in plain, yet powerful language, to move beyond survival and actively choose greater goals."
–Commissioner of Health, Regional Municipality of Peel
"The most valuable session of the symposium! This speaker was better than all others! Bring Linda back!"
–Participant, Canadian Meeting & Incentive Travel Symposium & Trade Show
"You are one of the most insightful and motivational speakers we’ve ever had."
–President & CEO, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board
"...an outstanding job of insightful preparation, superb facilitation, and amazing delivery of a most appropriate message with authenticity and humour!"
–Manager, Special Projects, Health Care Health & Safety Association of Ontario
"Without exception, participants have paid tribute to your state of the art message, vision, entertaining and motivational style."
–CEO, Kemper Insurance
"I was bowled over by the positive response of participants."
–Industry Canada
"Linda's empathy, enthusiasm and humour are complimentary traits that have transformed mundane meetings into milestone events. Time after time, I have seen her help ordinary people achieve extraordinary things."
–President & CEO, St. Boniface Hospital
Programs
Linda speaks on connectivity, courage and change. If you need a great kick-off or a powerful close, Linda will work with your group to bring it all together. She can also tailor her keynotes for in-house seminar and workshop-type programs within your organization.
The following are samples of some of Linda's most requested keynotes:
CHANGE: Survival is a Lousy Goal
If all your energies are focused on survival, you may end up protecting yourself for today rather than positioning yourself for the future. In a world where constant adaptation is the norm, taking the short-term view or resisting change can be a prescription for disaster. This fact-filled, straight-shooting and downright funny keynote will challenge you to think about change not as an event to be managed, but as an opportunity of a lifetime. Explore the skills, attitudes and techniques that will help you successfully take the leap from surviving to thriving.
COURAGE: The Call to Personal and Corporate Authenticity
Courage isn’t about extraordinary action in the face of a life-threatening event. Courage is what it takes to be genuine, honest and authentically yourself in every day life. Each of us will face a moment of truth when we make a decision or stand up for a belief that isn’t popular. It may happen in the boardroom, on the shop floor, in a planning meeting or deciding what you want to do with your life. Take this opportunity to go beyond the superficial and accept the personal and corporate challenge to act with authenticity.
CONNECTIVITY: Getting Connected in a Disconnected World
In this fast-paced, blurred economy we need to be strong, flexible and sensitive but most of all we need to be connected. But getting connected isn’t about technology, networking or the world wide web. It’s about building relationships and developing new processes and structures that can make you and your business a success in the new world of work. We need to feel a part of something bigger than ourselves and we need to create organizations that enhance our ability to connect to each other and our clients. Weave your "Connectivity Plan" now.
