Cynthia Fortlage

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

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

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

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

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