The Invisible Skillset - Embracing Neurodiversity with Erin Leslie (Earn 2 PDUs)

The Invisible Skillset - Embracing Neurodiversity: Enhancing Workplace Harmony Through Emotional Intelligence with Erin Leslie.

In today’s diverse workplace understanding the neurodiversity factor in the room is critical to enriching and fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and be heard. This keynote highlights unique strengths and perspectives that neurodiverse individuals bring to an organization and emphasizing the value of different cognitive styles.

You will learn about the foundation of emotional intelligence and how it is leveraged to improve self-awareness and increasing the exchange of information amongst teams and management. You will walk away with tools you can put into practice immediately to improve communications, collaboration and empathy which is the basis for strong teams.

Join us to uncover how neurodiversity enhances innovation, productivity and an organization's resiliency that celebrates differences and fosters growth for everyone.

Speaker Bio:

Erin Leslie is a Leadership Coach and Career Strategist who will enable any professional or team to achieve their career aspirations through personal development, planning and coaching.

She believes that every career could benefit from mentorship; she sees the opportunity in anyone who is stuck or does not know the right actions, to propel them towards their next success.

Erin practices one-on-one coaching and training with businesses across all industries. Certified in EQ-i 2.0 assessments, Erin specializes in emotional intelligence practices and tools to support a stronger Emotional Quotient in the workplace.

Her Emotional Intelligence keynote provides insights from 25 years as a business leader in technology; combined with a tailored coaching style she has the intuitive ability to uncover personal or environmental barriers and help identify new goals for your business audience. Erin also shares insights on diversity, equality and breaking down biases in the work place to build a more inclusive environment for everyone.

Helping professionals, teams and newcomers’ with all aspects of business strategy, effective communication, networking and career accelerator skills is not only a vocation, it is her passion.

2017-2024 Public Speaking Events:
Intelex, City of Toronto, CAPCO, Women in Tech & Finance, MISA, PMI Chapter of Toronto, Courage in Action, Wesley Clover Group, BRMI Chapter, Empowered In Your Skin, The Leaders Hangout, Jackie Porter Live, OWASP The Elephant in the Room Series, Women in Digital Canadian Federal Government, Thales, Definitely Maybe Agile, Humber College, Research Association of Canada, PMRISE Symposium

Founder of EQFootprints. For more information, please refer to her website: www.EQFootprints.com

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Project Managers United Toastmasters (PMUT) offers a unique blend of Project Management and Toastmasters, designed to help individuals interested in project management improve their communication and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome to join and experience our meetings, whether you're new to project management, seeking to enhance your skills, or looking to expand your network.

Our meetings are structured to offer maximum value to both paid members and guest attendees:
· One hour is dedicated to a traditional Toastmasters meeting.
· The other hour is typically reserved for our featured PM Forum Speaker, who may present either in the first or second half of the meeting, depending on their availability and preference.

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• Join the call at 5:55 PM EST (Toronto, Ontario, Canada).
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Optional: After most meetings, several members stay online for a few minutes to answer questions about becoming a paid member of Project Managers United Toastmasters. We talk about Toastmasters' Educational Pathways and share our personal experiences with the club. It’s a fantastic opportunity to network informally and get your questions answered. Come experience the PMUT difference!

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