Dr. Sarah Skidmore | SpeakerHub

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As we reimagine the employee experience, specifically for remote-capable roles within our organizations, a 2022 Gallup study shows us that pre-pandemic in the US that nearly 60% of remote capable jobs were entirely on-site only. In contrast, in 2022+ and beyond, we see that number drop drastically to 23% exclusively on-site, and 77% of the remote-capable jobs exist in remote-only or hybrid environments.

Yet, overwhelmingly, many businesses neglect to invest in developing stronger leaders on the front lines of navigating hybrid, remote, and asynchronous leadership. Many organizations fail to prepare for business sustainability by developing emerging leaders, middle managers, and ERG leaders. Many businesses neglect to create a leadership mindset at all company levels.

Because of the leadership pains and challenges businesses face, I work to ensure they have strong leaders, stronger teams, a strong business - that ultimately thrives in the future. Message me to learn how your organization can move from leadership pain to strength.

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Dr. Sarah Skidmore, DSL, MA (she/her/hers) is a Leadership Doctor and experienced Senior Strategic Consultant. She is a specialized provider of people programs, leader development, strategic foresight, change management, diversity & inclusion consulting to the ISO Standard, and strategy & innovation services. In addition to her work as a Leadership Doctor, she teaches Mobile & Emerging Technology Marketing at Full Sail University. Her Clifton Strengths are Futuristic / Learner / Intellection / Input / Ideation.

Dr. Skidmore holds experience working with leaders worldwide from Canada to Mexico to Germany to the Philippines, including corporate and Fortune 500 organizations. Whether working with executives, middle managers, employee resource group (ERG) leaders, or emerging professionals – Dr. Skidmore believes that leadership is an adventure.

Dr. Skidmore’s work actively influences decisions of executives, boards, and c-suite leaders. Her work is published in Stronger People Leaders (2020) and Our Geopolitical Futures 2050 (2021). She contributes to publications such as in Consulting Magazine, Construction Executive, and Compass by the Association of Professional Futurists. Dr. Skidmore is featured in the Lattice Library and The Decision to Start (2022). She is named in Business Equality Network Prides’ Forty Under Forty, Class of 2022.

Current position (1)

Leadership Doctor

Skidmore Consulting

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Presentations (5)

How to Excel at Virtual Leadership

From the metaverse to virtual reality to extended reality to augmented reality – technology continues to evolve and redefine how we work. Regardless of the technology and the digital application of choice, virtual leadership is necessary and is a competitive advantage as the world becomes more digitized. Invest in your business, your leaders, and your people today by bringing the Virtual Leadership Excellence Program to your team.

How to Overcome Leadership Pains

Do you lead a team or organization that is struggling right now? Are you navigating leadership pains and organizational challenges that impact immediate success and long-term sustainability? If you’re like many leaders, you know there are pains but aren’t sure of the next step to move from pain to strength. During this session, learn about acute and chronic leadership pains, identify the current impact of these pains on your organization’s health, and unlock best practices for fostering buy-in across decision-makers for leadership strength.

Upon completing this session, participants will be able to
1. recall the impact of leadership pains on organizational success
2. identify leadership pains impacting their organization currently
3. leverage best practices to foster buy-in for moving from leadership pain to strength to key decision-makers.

How to Be a Stronger People Leader

Are you wondering how leadership development impacts business? Look no further than your people! People – from salaries to benefits– often compose a significant percentage of business expenses. The intellectual capital of your people also impacts price posts and innovative R&D developments. People are at the heart of the conversation when thinking of business sustainability and succession planning. Let’s invest in those people – your emerging leaders, current managers, and visionary leaders you see bringing the business to the next level in the coming years.

How to Practice Empathetic Leadership

Now more than ever is the time for leaders, executives, and managers to practice empathy in their leadership practice. This training program is specifically designed to integrate empathy into varying aspects of leadership with a real-world focus on practical application.

Leadership Learnings from the Wild

Are you ready to explore themes around business sustainability, teamwork and collaboration, and long-term thriving? The Wild Leadership training focuses on leadership insights that humans may learn from the wild. This engaging training session focuses on team development, skills development, and professional development for learners around the globe.