In her 15 years as a speaker, Patricia Katz has inspired thousands of people to accomplish what matters most in ways that bring more peace of mind. Columnist and author of three books (WorkTips, HomeTips, and Getting It Together), Patricia is a frequent media guest expert on issues of life balance, time, and organization. She recently completed a Masters degree in Continuing Education and served as National President of CAPS (the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers). Clients and colleagues describe Patricia as a real encourager who brings out the best in others. She opens your eyes to new possibilities and makes even the impossible seem do-able.
Keynote Presentation Topics
- Permission To Pause™ - The Sane Response To A Speed Crazed World
Life and work grow frantic in this 24 - 7, non-stop, no-limits world. In the struggle to keep up and speed up, the practice of pausing has disappeared - flown right out the window! The consequences of a world with no ‘down time’ are clear: heightened feelings of overload, stress and anxiety; less patience, less energy and more fatigue; increases in the incidence of job burnout, depression and disability leave. This program prescribes the return of the pause as a remedy for the dis-ease of speed.
Key Concepts:
- Forces that fuel this speed crazed culture
- Personal and collective consequences of non stop behavior
- Ten outstanding individual and organizational benefits of pausing
- Cues that suggest a pause is in order
- Micro, mini, maxi and macro options and actions for pausing
- Accepting and granting permission to pause
- Surviving Loose Ends - Creative Strategies for Tackling Life’s Overload
Tormented by endless to-do lists, mountainous backlogs of projects on hold, and the never ending flow of demands on time and energy? Welcome to the new reality. Chances are good you’ll never be ‘caught up’ again. Explore the causes and consequences of loose ends. Apply creative strategies to maximize results and minimize the burden of life’s overload.
Key Concepts:
- Challenge assumptions. Value lives not just in the outcomes, but also in the process, in stepwise progress and in embracing uncertainty.
- Catalogue the load. A vague feeling of overload weighs more heavily than a clear-eyed assessment of what’s undone.
- Sharpen focus to attend to what matters most. Clarify your highest purpose and you shift the clutter (minor tasks and lesser priorities) to the side.
- Set boundaries, targets & limits. Clear boundaries and thoughtful choices lead to greater satisfaction and stronger results.
- Hidden Value - Finding The Meaning In Everyday Life
Unless you climbed Mount Everest as a youngster with a million dollar book deal in your backpack, you might feel that your own day to day contributions don’t amount to a hill of beans. Not so. Despite our culture’s obsession with celebrity, youth, wealth and daredevil extremes … significance and meaning are not always tied to ‘larger than life’ events with worldwide media coverage. Value also lives and breathes in the uncelebrated untelevised moments of everyday life. You make a difference. Your commitment, spirit, and peace of mind depend on knowing that is so.
Key Concepts:
- There is value in what you do. Your daily actions matter to clients, colleagues and family — on the surface and at deeper levels, too. Do you realize the full significance of the contributions you make?
- There is value in who you are. Your presence and character impact others every moment of the day. Are you aware of the outcomes of your influence in the lives of others?
- There is value in where you are. Far too many moments are wasted fantasizing about greener pastures, stewing about the past, and anxiously awaiting the future. Do you know firsthand the rewards of being right here, right now?
- Encourage The Heart -Growing People & Organizations Through Appreciation
Recognition and celebration are more than just the icing on the cake. They are vital in encouraging the heart, strengthening relationships, retaining employees, and sustaining organizations. Learn about the potential impact of encouraging words and actions and the costs of overlooking this important leadership function. Identify sources of satisfaction for yourself and others, key opportunities for providing encouragement, and strategies for sharing recognition that strengthens commitment, improves results and builds loyalty.
Key Concepts:
- Research proving the critical role of recognition in job and life satisfaction.
- Daily opportunities to provide encouragement in all roles.
- Preferences in recognition.
- Techniques for showing appreciation to others.
- Techniques for encouraging your self.
- Issues and pitfalls in encouragement and recognition.
Testimonials
“I went early to your session knowing it would be extremely popular. As expected, it was standing room only! You have a wonderful ability to connect with your audience, and you make learning fun. You are not only motivational, you are inspirational.”
TD Bank
“I appreciate being a recipient of your joy of life, your tidbits of knowledge, your encouraging words, your shared laughter and your genuine caring soul. Thanks for realizing your dreams and sharing the benefits with the rest of us.”
Saskatoon Credit Union
“Your comments on how we cope with constant change were insightful, thoughtful and humorous. You provided the impetus for each of us to examine our own priorities and lifestyles.”
Revenue Canada
“Your research into the specific organization and needs of our department was evident in the program and the well-paced, professional and humorous delivery held our attention throughout. I am pleased to recommend this seminar to other groups, who are sure to benefit from the practical results as much as our group has.”
SGI
Client List
Cargill
Farm Credit Corporation
Simplot
Federated Cooperatives
Imperial Oil
Royal Bank of Canada
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