Elaine Allison speaks to the very core of conflict, and she changes people's minds about it forever. Her experience as one of Canada's first female prison guards in an all male institution required her to tackle conflict effectively.

Her life depended on it.

Whether managing a flight with no one to call at 35,000 ft. or in a classroom with troubled youth, Elaine has seen her share of conflict. She learned to handle situations with grace and eloquence. Now, she shares these skills and experience on an international basis.

Elaine delivers a powerful message with each of her programs. Her presentations put a new spin on conflict and provide opportunities to flourish, even in the face of discomfort. Elaine is the proud daughter of a Mother who lived with diabetes for 65 years she would have turned 78 years old in 2004. Elaine in her memory donates a percentage of her speaking engagements to the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation.

Be the Leader They Stay For
The storm is upon us, and beginning in 2008 and for the next 10 years, organizations will be fighting for talent as the struggle to attract and retain qualified candidates begins. Most people leave because of poor leadership....will your leadership team - be the one they stay for? Learn amazing Velvet Hammer techniques that are forthright enough to "mean it" and soft enough to "keep them".

The Next Generation
Managing the different needs of a multi-generation workforce is a critical skill. Find out why and what makes each one tick. Discover how to make it their best last years, or the best first years and everything in between.

How Men Women Work, Lead Succeed Differently
Find out what brains, hormones and cultural expectations have to with everything from decision making to marketing. This session will have you in stitches as we take a humorous yet serious look at the contributions and differences each gender makes.