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Cynthia Fortlage

Founder & CEO
CAF Services
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United Kingdom
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Global
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English
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Do you need a speaker with presence on stage who can engage your audience in thought provoking subjects with creativity and heart? Addressing timely topics such as Gender, Diversity, Leadership, Strategy and more? Look no further.

Through her unique lens on life, Cynthia is a speaker who shares insights that connect with audiences on every level. Applying these insights through her coaching practise provides insightful stories that inspire and move audiences through life changing stories.

Cynthia has been described by past audiences as;

“… an inspiring and positive speaker… able to connect with the listener on every level”

“… communicates in an easy down to earth way”

“... positive attitude and demeanor she exudes make her an amazing lecturer and teacher for those with in hearing distance”

“... she’s an amazing positive prolocutor … can’t wait to hear her again.”

Cynthia is an award-winning executive and board member. She is a well-spoken presenter and is well-publicized with media, analysts and business communities. She has extensive presentation experience with over 200 in person events in 17 countries.

Some Notable Awards:

> 2014-2016 Huffington Post named Ms. Fortlage to The Top 100 Most Social CIOs on Twitter

> 2016 CXO Talk Named Ms. Fortlage as one of the 20 Most Influential CIO's

> 2016-2018 Ms. Fortlage named to Top 100 LBGT Executives Out-standing.org and Financial Post

> 2019 Ms. Fortlage was a Finalist CIO of the Year by Women in IT Awards

> 2020 Leading LGBT+ Executives Outstanding & Yahoo Finance

Current position (1)

Founder & CEO

CAF Services

Degrees (3)
Women in Leadership
Cornell University
2018
Gamification
University of Pennsylvania
2014
Certificate Applied Management with a Information Technology Specialization GPA 3.5
University of Manitoba
1992 to 1997

Presentations

Presentations (9)
One Leader, Two Genders; My Views on C-Suite Diversity

It is much harder being an executive as a woman than a man. I should know I have been both! At the age of 50 and at the peak of my professional success I transitioned on the job. In this session, I will share some of what I learned and tips for organizations to be more diverse and inclusive, based upon my philosophy of Acceptance without Understanding™.

In this session, I will share reflections on;
- How Gender shapes your experiences in the boardroom
- Why Language matters
- The Lessons I learned on my journey
- What I wish my employer had known
- Open Q&A with the audience

Leadership in Your Life

Everyone is a Leader, even if it's just in their own life.

Grasping the power of acceptance in your own life will empower you to rise above your current situation and find ways to realize your life's goals.

Learning the 5 step model of Acceptance without Understanding ™ will equip and prepare you on your journey to success.

Begin by taking leadership in your life!

In this session, I will share reflections on;
- Discovering you're why
- A framework for success
- Tools you will need
- Leadership Coaching insights

Your Strategy in One Page

How Do You Convey a strategy so every one of your stakeholders can understand it?

Learn to use visual methods to communicate your strategy on a single page.

Using an actual case study to walk you through the process of creating a visual representation of your strategy.

You will never look at your strategy the same way again.

In this session, I will share reflections on;
- The power of graphics
- Telling a compelling story
- Make room for your strategy to grow
- Future proofing your strategy

Negotiations that Win for Everyone

How do you get the deal you want?

From the days of haggling in the local market over today's dinner supplies, the art of negotiation has transformed into a win at everyone else's expense.

Societies outside North America have developed cultures of respecting others and not causing them to lose face.

Discover the winning strategy successful used in business for decades that can accomplish the art of the deal while not losing face?

In this session, I will share reflections on;
- Who will win
- Prepare to negotiate
- The importance of not losing face

Technology from the Lab to the Trenches

How do you convince the business to apply new and emerging technology in solving business challenges?

Good, Better, Best is a technique developed over a 30-year career, this award-winning executive will walk you through some of the insights from projects spanning Server Consolidation, Virtualization, Cloud to BlockChain.

Results speak for themself and more believable than vaporware.

In this session, I will share reflections on;
- Connecting multiple disparate challenges
- Understanding the pain
- Defining the strategy
- Going beyond the Win
- It's more than a legacy

The 30% Secret Diversity Leaders Know

The unrest of society is based on the oppression of some of its members. When that is out of balance there is upheaval in order to gain equality in an equitable fashion.

Today's workplaces are no different. Diversity in today's workplace can make as much as a 30% improved performance difference based on numerous studies.

I will share a way to unlock that 30% secret improvement!!!

In this session I will share:
- A philosophy that helps audiences reframe human relationships
- The five-step framework to do the work
- Why being diverse enough isn't enough
- What is beyond Equity and Inclusion

Coaching an Integrated Life

Coaching women and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons I have seen an integrated life that consists of four pillars that are our whole self.

Unlocking our human potential to achieve professional success requires you to focus on the whole person using an integrated approach.

The full joy and success of life await the whole person!

In this session, I will share reflections on;
- The four pillars of an integrated life
- Acceptance Philosophy as a foundation
- Exploration of each pillar
- Your plan for success

LGBT + Pride at Work Celebrations

Are you having a Pride event at work and need a dynamic, professional speaker who can share a story that touches peoples hearts, opens their minds, and educates them?

I will help you deliver value for their time?

Topics can include:
- transition story
- corporate life
- global audiences
- words matter
- gender isn't binary
- life lessons
and much more

Transgender Sex 101

This is a sex-positive discussion!!

Sex-positive audiences are asking the question about understanding possible sexual partners who identify as transgender. What do they need to know? How do they interact? What's the right thing to say and what's wrong?

Dealing with common myths, confusion, and incorrect language is part of what we address in this discussion.

Can be held as a speech or as a workshop.

Workshops (2)
Wine, Women, and A Good Girls Guide to ...
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

What better way to celebrate the end of the work week than with Wine, Women and an opportunity to help uplift or be uplifted. A good girls guide to whatever it is that you need.

Transgender Sex 101
90 minutes
(View workshop agenda)

How do you have sex with a transgender person?

Past talks (14)
Transgender Sex 101
Killing Kittens.COM
Zoom
March 31, 2021
Acceptance and Allyship
Mimecast Ltd
Zoom
March 24, 2021
One Leader, Two Genders
LinkedIn EMEA
Zoom
March 19, 2021
Heavy Hearts, and The World as We Now Know It
The Hue Chat
Online
June 2, 2020
WERKIN AMA interview with Cynthia Fortlage
Werkin AMA with Cynthia Fortlage
zoom
July 9, 2020
Acceptance without Understanding What The world Needs Now
The Hue Chat
Online
May 28, 2020
Acceptance without Understanding
The Hue
Winnipeg, Canada
October 14, 2019
12 Countries in 12 Months with Cynthia Fortlage
Libby J interview with Cynthia Fortlage
Santiago, Chile
January 16, 2020
Deer Vocal Program Interview with Cynthia Fortlage
Deer Lodge Interview
Winnipeg, Manitoba
August 6, 2019
Pride Week Panel Discussion
MANITOBA INSTITUTE OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY
Winnipeg, Canada
May 16, 2019
Traveling Transgender
Cowichan Valley Gender Identity & Expression Night
Duncan, British Columbia
May 28, 2019
Acceptance without Understanding
LBGTech
Tel Aviv, Israel
June 12, 2019
Acceptance without Understanding
LBGT+ Emerging Leaders
New York, New York
June 25, 2019
A Live Conversation on Diversity
Diversitas
Mordon, Manitoba
September 11, 2019
  • All (17)
  • Videos (5)
  • Photos (5)
  • Slides (1)
  • One sheet (1)
  • Press information (5)
WERKIN Interview with Cynthia Fortlage
The Hue Crew learn Acceptance Without Understanding From Cynthia Fortlage
Pearl Routine Explained
Acceptance without Understanding & Deer Lodge Centre
Acceptance Without Understanding, What The World Needs Now!
Winnipeg
Winnipeg
The Forks
The Forks
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Morden
Morden
Morden
Morden
Intro to Acceptance without Understanding
Blog | CAF Services
Women's March Canada National Board Profile
Cynthia Fortlage. Acceptance Without Understanding. - Girl Warrior Productions
CIO & Power Systems Champion
just ask…LGBTQ2S+

Books & Articles (9)

Acceptance without Understanding - Equality Vs Equity
Acceptance without Understanding; Lived experiences in New York
Acceptance without Understanding...a TDOV point of view
The Ultimate Acceptance
A Story of Acceptance without Understanding
A Year in Review
Does 90 Days Really Make a Difference?
A CIO’s Evolved Take on Social Media
Technology Isn't Strategic: Why CIO's must speak business

Expertise (27)

Social & Political
Leadership
Technology
Health & Well-being
Leadership transgender Diversity Being a woman visible minorities Technology social business corporate social media Technology Strategy Human Rights business challenges for women Women Transgender Inclusion LGBT Activism LGBTQ+ LGBTQ inclusion Transgender Activism business women Blockchain virtualization Acceptance Self-Acceptance Public Acceptance

Clients

IBM
Rainbow Resource Centre
The Hue
LGBT Tech
Involve.Org
CITT
Prarie Manufacturing
Cowchin Valley Diversity Days
WERKIN.com
Deer Lodge Foundation
LibbyJ.com
KillingKittens.com
LinkedIn
Mimecast

Awards & certifications (7)

2019 Finalist - CIO of the Year
Women in IT Awards
2019
2018 Leading 100 LBGT+ Executives
INvolve.org & Financial Post
2018
2017 Top 100 LBGT+ Executives
Out-Standing.org
2017
2016 Leading 100 LBGT+ Executives
Out-Standing.org
2016
Top 20 Influential Chief Information Officer
CXO Talk
2016
IBM Champion - Power Systems
IBM
2016
2020 Leading 100 LGBT+ Executives
Outstanding & Yahoo Finance
2020

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Testimonials (3)

  • I had the honour and privilege of presenting alongside Cynthia at an event in Duncan B.C.. Cynthia's presentation held within in it knowledge that all could learn from and sharing of a life journey that could do nothing less than evoke change.
    Bodhi Thompson Gardner
    Motivational Speaker
    British Columbia, Canada
  • Cynthia is an amazing speaker and person. She came to our school and spoke with our students. It was such a pleasure to meet her.
    Brooke Chapman
    Teacher/Advisor
    Cowichan Valley School District
  • Cynthia is such an inspiring and positive speaker. She has the ability to connect with the listener on every level and communicates the topics in an easy down to earth way. The positive attitude and demeanor she exudes makes her an amazing lecturer and teacher for those in hearing distance. In short, she's an amazing positive prolocutor and I can't wait to hear her again.
    Chuck Archie
    President
    Harriett Hancock Center Foundation
    Verified
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