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Ann Coombs

Your Guide to the Future

About Ann Coombs

Ann has a commitment to values, ethics, the new corporate language...and is tireless in her ability to serve the needs of her audience.

Ann Coombs believes in taking risks, breaking rules and encourages others to do the same. She creates world first programs that have changed lives and organizations world-wide.

Ann Coombs is committed to making a difference, and her communications and insightful “idea labs” are not for the feint of heart. Ann’s workshops and focus groups have been conducted in Alcatraz and the Vancouver General Hospital Burn Unit to name just a few where passion for her work touches those she serves.

A cancer survivor, a TIA survivor Ann brings a knowing of challenges, transition and courage to those she inspires and empowers.

She is the author of the national best-seller The Living Workplace: Soul, Spirit and Success in the 21st Century and compiled New Beginnings – Resources for Renewal and Transition for the adult burn community.

Her programs are unique and supports holistic working environments and courageous authentic leaders in order to sustain true living workplaces where human values are as important as profit.

First Canadian Woman Chair of the International World Futurist Conference, 2006 her predictions are widely known and published. Ann’s Creating Living Workplace Newsletter read by 250,000 readers includes interviews with: M. Scott Peck, Romeo Dallaire, Jean Vanier and Vice President Al Gore.

Ann Coombs is a dynamic presenter, facilitator and story-teller speaking to the needs of her audience.

Ann's Programs with brief descriptions:

Life in Balance - Reality or a Myth?
Great efforts are being made to achieve life balance, both in the workplace and for individuals. This powerful presentation will bring home the realities of a life out of balance, and the key touch points to maintain balance under most real life circumstances. Brings humour and profoundly moving realities to the audience.

How Sensitive is Your Workplace?
What is your SQ (Sensitivity Quotient)? Few workplaces have examined their employees overall appreciation for the differences that may surround them and their emotional reactions. This presentation and dialogue brings awareness for sensitivity and compassion from all. Can include diversity issues. A pre-session assignment is included.

The Language of Empowerment - Who Speaks It?
In the world of communications, the messages are often continually manipulated and contrived to reach consumers, employees and communities. How do you determine what is authentic, and what ethical standards are being considered? This is a thought provoking challenging session that is designed to create change.

Aging Workforce - Rethinking the Roles
Few organizations are prepared to look at the aging workforce and how roles will be realigned to new work schedules. What are these employees going to want and need? Are they important given their knowledge and expertise? New people strategies will have to be developed - hear them from Ann Coombs who has done extensive work and research in this field.

Client Testimonials:

"Thank you for helping make our conference such a spectacular success! Your presentation, combining your very unique sense of humor, with a highly effective dash of drama, provided our attendees with a great deal to think about. From your definition of IQ, to describing effective communications embracing the often-differing values of both the employer and its employees, you covered many topics of vital interest."
-- American Payroll Association

"I can no longer count how many times I have discussed Ann's ideas with my clients. Ann's work is energizing and inspirational!"
Franklin Covey Australia Pty Ltd

"Inspired presentation for Canada and US"
AT&T

"Your message was clear and timely and much appreciated by the audience”
Canadian Pacific Hotels & Resorts

"Do not expect a "canned" presentation. Ann's message is for that audience alone. Through a combination of storytelling, current trends and forecasting, Ms. Coombs packs a powerful punch."
Stephen Duck, President HealthLink Corporation, Victoria

“The consistent attendance, the challenging questions and the post meeting survey attest to Ann’s ability to both educate and entertain”
United Technologies Carrier

Ann’s recent book `The Living Workplace-Soul, Spirit and Success in the 21^st Century became a Canadian Business Best Seller in less than three weeks.

"...this book changed our entire corporation
communication model - a must read!"
IBM

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The Living Workplace looks at the magnitude of unresolved issues facing today's employees, including massive technological expansion. Ann explains that although spiritual inspiration is currently the 'flavour of the month' it is often superficial and quite different from the quest for true ethical spirituality.

Thought-provoking questions examine how business has become a religion for many, a religion that demands slavish sacrifice but no sustenance for the soul. What will "success" look like in this century? Will profit continue to matter above all else? Is it a company's responsibility to nourish spirituality? Can people be fully themselves in the workplace?

As people demand more they know how important it is to nurture their spiritual health in every aspect of their lives - including their work. That's why the publication of The Living Workplace is so timely.

The Living Workplace is about transforming today's toxic workplace into a soul-satisfying and enriching life experience, and provides a powerful framework that can be taken into any business and corporation in order to achieve these goals.

Ann's Clients: (Partial List)

American Express
AT &T
Panasonic
Universal Foods
Telus Mobility
Great Canadian Railtour Company Ltd.
Canadian Financial Planners
Campbells Soup Company
Canadian Booksellers Association
P & O
Target Stores

Procter & Gamble
Westpac Bank, Australia
Calgary Herald
Benchmark Porter Novelli
Envision Financial
First Calgary Savings
BC Human Resources Management Association
RBC Capital Markets
The Calgary President’s Group
Women’s Executive Network (WXN)

KEYNOTE FEE CATEGORY: $7,500 - $10,000 *

* Honorarium can vary depending on presentation length, distance to venue and many other factors. All fees are plus travel expenses and subject to change, so please call for an exact quote.

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