IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SPEAKER
WHY WORK WITH NICOLA?
Nicola is an expert in Resilience & Burnout. She just recently published a book on the subject. See book details
Nicola is a skilled speaker with a background in higher education, including as a tenure-track professor at Mount Royal University and a continuing education instructor at the University of Calgary.
Nicola’s style is fun, engaging and highly interactive.
TOPICS:
Nicola speaks about topics related to burnout, resilience and mental health. We are happy to customize presentations to individual audiences. Please contact us.
BURNOUT: BETTER PEOPLE - ONE HABIT AT A TIME
"Burn Bright, not out." - Hamza Khan
Audiences: Associations, Professional Development Conferences,Team Building
When stress is all around us, it can seem normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed. We live in a world of instability and uncertainty. The challenge is figuring out when to intervene, that is when to make a change before we burn out. Unfortunately, we often crash feet-first into burnout and only know once we get there; then, it’s too late. The result can be a long recovery with lost productivity and revenue for ourselves and our organization. In this session, learn from Nicola McCrabbe, author and professional leadership coach, where you are in the stress-burnout continuum and how to live a sustainable life today so that we can thrive tomorrow.
Key Takeaways Include:
Understanding the stages of burnout and the warning symptoms of each stage so that you can make healthier choices before it is too late.
Simple instant stress-reducing techniques.
Mindset reframes for healthier habits to manage your stressors.
Strategies for identifying and addressing development gaps.
ALL WHILE HAVING SOME FUN!
Testimonial from Project Management, Southern Alberta, Presentation (in-person)
"I wanted to thank you again for such and engaging and thoughtful presentation last evening. So much great feedback, people loved how open, honest and real you are, especially sharing your journey and stories."
"I wanted to thank you again for such and engaging and thoughtful presentation last evening. So much great feedback, people loved how open, honest and real you are, especially sharing your journey and stories."
Testimonial from Project Management, Southern Alberta, Presentation (in-person)
"Thanks for the awesome session Nicola! Burnout at the workplace (or in life) is real and doesn't help anyone including the individual or the organization. Your session had great insights about strategies to identify and tackle burnout."
"Thanks for the awesome session Nicola! Burnout at the workplace (or in life) is real and doesn't help anyone including the individual or the organization. Your session had great insights about strategies to identify and tackle burnout."
Testimonial from Mount Royal University, Professional Development event, presentation (virtual)
"Thanks for the amazing presentation to the Mount Royal Staff during our Professional Development days. I found it engaging and helpful, and I believe it really helped all those in attendance. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and stories with us."
"Thanks for the amazing presentation to the Mount Royal Staff during our Professional Development days. I found it engaging and helpful, and I believe it really helped all those in attendance. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and stories with us."
Burnout and psychological safety
Audiences:
Associations, Professional Development Conferences,Team Building, Associations, Women’s Groups
This presentation will provide a comprehensive understanding of psychological safety and its crucial role in our well-being. We will explore how a lack of psychological safety can impact our ability to cope with workplace stressors. By identifying the consequences of feeling unsafe, such as increased anxiety, self-doubt and decreased engagement, we can gain insights into the importance of creating a safe environment. Additionally, we will delve into burnout and its detrimental effects on our physical and emotional health. To address these challenges, we will introduce brain relaxation exercises; mental fitness techniques that can instantly reduce stress and foster a sense of safety. Finally, we will explore a compassionate framework of habits, emphasizing safety as a core value to cultivate well-being. Join us on this journey to foster psychological safety, address burnout, and nurture holistic well-being.
Key Takeaways include :
Understanding what psychological safety is.
Identifying what happens to us when we don’t feel safe.
Uncovering burnout – when we reach a breaking point.
Two ideas to create safety when when we are faced with stressors at work.
ALL WHILE HAVING SOME FUN!
Imposter Syndrome: Breaking the rules To Be successful without it BEing stressful!
Audiences: Associations, Women’s groups
Do you ever find yourself doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud in your work? Imposter syndrome and perfectionism tendencies can hold us back from taking risks and pursuing our goals. In this presentation you will learn how to overcome these unhelpful rules and step into your full potential.
Key Takeaways include:
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Identify the signs of imposter syndrome and perfectionism.
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Recognize the unhelpful rules you play by and understand how they impact your career.
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Strategies to help you break the rules, build confidence and overcome self-doubt even when you feel unsure.
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A glimpse of your full potential.
Daily and weekly habits to have fun, support your growth and progress towards your goals.
ALL WHILE HAVING SOME FUN!
BOAST PERFORMANCE FOR THE NEXT QUARTER
Audiences: Sales Teams, or any team that wants its members to be be more productive
Are you eager for your high-achieving team to exceed expectations this quarter? Are you seeking ways for them to boost productivity while prioritizing their mental health and well-being? Join us for an insightful session. With these key takeaways, your team can achieve outstanding results while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Key Takeaways include :
Strategies to effectively manage pressure and stress.
Practical tips to enhance focus and work smarter rather than harder.
Empowering ideas to stay motivated and confident.
Actionable daily and weekly habits that will help your team to thrive together.
ALL WHILE HAVING SOME FUN!
RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Keynote for ISA Conference
Mount Royal University, PD staff event
PMI Calgary
CAMUG Calgary
GUEST SPEAKER
Workshop Testimonials
As a facilitator, Nicola, in particular, is amazing, knowledgeable, intuitive, and very engaging. I appreciated her instruction and insight. She is very engaging and never lost my attention. She provided a lot of really current information. Nicola - don’t change! I found Nicola engaging, knowledgeable and very ready to direct the flow of the group needs.
Participants
Career Development workshops for Government of Alberta, Alberta Human Services.
She has exceeded workshop service delivery standards for both client completion rates and client satisfaction. She has a wide range of experience working with the diverse client groups and demonstrated success in working with them in both individual and group settings.
I attended her one-day workshop as a participant, and the workshop was beneficial. Nicola created a good atmosphere for us to interact with each other and be active during group discussions. I gained more confidence, made new friends and came out with a great list of action items.