MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
A decade working in the mental health space has taught Steve that many of the people leading our organisations are also facing huge challenges that can, if left unaddressed, have a negative impact on their work and wellbeing as well as that of their organisation.
Steve has worked hard to overcome the many challenges he has experienced and has learned a lot of lessons along the way. An important factor in his success, including being appointed as an OBE at age 35, has been a huge investment in personal development. He now shares these lessons with organisations, just like yours, providing direction and a powerful message of hope.
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ADVANCING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Heart-Led Leadership: Unleashing Emotional Intelligence for Success
Beginning with a summary of emotional intelligence (EI) and its role in leadership Steve explores the role of self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management as key components of EI. Sharing personal experiences to illustrate the transformative influence of EI in leadership, Steve highlights how EI enhances communication, team dynamics, decision-making, and adaptability. Addressing the common obstacles to EI, Steve will offer practical strategies and insights to nurture EI in leadership role. Concluding with a powerful call-to-action, Steve will leave attendees inspired to develop their own EI.
Emotional Intelligence: The Leadership Superpower
Steve presents emotional intelligence (EI) as the cornerstone of effective leadership. He explores the four pillars of EI: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Drawing from his experiences with Bipolar Disorder and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD), Steve highlights the importance of self-awareness and provides techniques for recognising emotional triggers. He demonstrates how empathy transforms conflict resolution and enhances cultural intelligence in leadership. Through organisational case studies, Steve illustrates the ripple effect of emotionally intelligent leadership on team performance. The keynote concludes with actionable strategies like the "Emotion Naming" practice and team emotional check-ins, empowering attendees to leverage EI for personal and organisational success.
DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE & SELF-BELIEF
Developing Self-Belief and Confidence: Brave Enough to Be You
In this powerful keynote, Steve tackles the universal challenge of self-doubt and impostor syndrome. Opening with his experience of receiving an OBE despite battling impostor syndrome, Steve redefines confidence as courage in action rather than fearlessness. He shares practical techniques for managing self-doubt and building authentic confidence, including creating a personal achievements inventory. Steve emphasises the power of vulnerability in enhancing perceived confidence and introduces his "imperfect action" approach to overcoming perfectionism. The speech concludes with a call to practice authentic confidence, offering actionable takeaways like creating a "confidence evidence file" and implementing the "What Would I Say?" perspective-shifting technique.
FINDING YOUR COURAGE
Finding Your Courage: Brave is a Decision
Steve presents courage as a series of decisions available to everyone in this inspiring keynote. He shares his personal story of choosing to speak publicly about his mental illness diagnosis, illustrating that courage is fear plus action, not the absence of fear. Steve explores the neuroscience of courage and how to hack your fear response. He demonstrates the power of strategic vulnerability and how it creates psychological safety for others. The speech emphasises building a "courage muscle" through intentional discomfort and Steve's "courage challenges" system. Attendees leave with practical tools like the "Fear Setting" exercise and the "5 Seconds of Courage" technique, inspired to make brave choices that create permission for others to do the same.
OVERCOMING ADVERSITY
Finding my way back to life (and the lessons I learned along the way)
This compelling speech chronicles Steve's remarkable journey from surviving the depths of mental illness, familial abuse and suicidal thoughts to embracing a life full of hope. With powerful storytelling, Steve shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path, offering profound insights and practical wisdom. Steve's inspirational and motivational tone encourages the audience to nurture hope, destigmatize mental illness, and take proactive steps towards well-being. Through this impactful keynote, Steve ignites a call to action, urging individuals to join the movement of breaking down barriers and fostering a community of support. Book this keynote to empower your audience with a message of courage, transformation, and unwavering hope.
Overcoming Adversity: From Breakdown to Breakthrough
Steve shares his transformative journey from battling Bipolar Disorder to becoming an internationally recognised figure in mental health reforms. He explores how adversity reveals our true strength and potential for growth. Steve discusses his shift from feeling defined by his diagnosis to seeing it as just part of his story. He offers practical resilience strategies and demonstrates how to build supportive networks. The speech culminates in Steve's path to being a leader on the Mental Health Act Review and receiving an OBE, showing how struggles can become powerful platforms for change. Attendees learn actionable techniques like the "Two-Minute Reset" and "Future Self" visualisation, leaving empowered to transform their challenges into opportunities for personal growth and positive impact.
THE POWER OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Embracing Possibility: Discovering Your Inner Potential Through 'What If?'
As a renowned motivational speaker, Steve empowers audiences to break free from limiting beliefs and embrace new possibilities. Through inspiring anecdotes and practical strategies, he guides individuals on a journey of self-discovery, tapping into their unique strengths and talents. This compelling speech challenges the status quo, ignites a passion for growth, and empowers the audience to turn bold aspirations into actionable plans. Join Steve Gilbert OBE on a captivating exploration of potential and possibility, and unlock the extraordinary within.
Personal Development and Mindset: Becoming Deliberately Better
Steve explores the transformative power of deliberate personal development in this inspiring keynote. Drawing from his personal journey, Steve illustrates the shift from a fixed to a growth mindset, emphasising that personal development is a deliberate practice. He delves into the science of neuroplasticity and our capacity for change, offering insights on creating a personal development system that challenges comfort zones. Steve shares his practice of scheduled discomfort and reframing failure as feedback. The speech culminates in aligning development with purpose and avoiding burnout. Attendees leave with actionable takeaways empowered to direct their own change and growth.
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