SPEAKER/FACILITATOR

WHY LLOYD?

“Opening people's minds while moving their hearts.”

For more than 30 years, Lloyd has engaged audiences with his holistic perspective on corporate governance and leadership; he views these topics as being much more than just the financial bottom line. He is passionate about his subject matter, and he conveys that passion to his audience.

Lloyd has a unique talent for helping others think through important issues and take personal ownership for changes that need to occur. Lloyd helps people gain insight into their career, their family life, and their community involvement by showing how these parts make up the whole of an individual. In a recent speech he discussed, “…people as being whole and complex individuals who are connected with everyone else on this planet regardless of income level, faith traditions, social standing, gender, or geography.”

Lloyd does not make speeches as much as he holds discussions with his audiences, and it is this unique style that has allowed him to speak and present across Canada and in the United States, England, Holland, and Singapore.

LLOYD’S APPROACH

In many ways, a speaking engagement is similar to a consultant-client relationship. To be effective, Lloyd must understand the different facets of your organization (its culture, vision, products and services, and customers and clients) so that during his presentation he can focus on the unique needs and challenges that you and your management team face.

Lloyd will hold face-to-face discussions with you in order to understand your needs and your organization’s unique culture. If necessary, he can conduct a needs analysis with internal and external stakeholders. Lloyd translates this information and your objectives into a framework for the speaking engagement.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

When considering a speaker, bear in mind the following key factors:

First, ensure that your speaker has the necessary experience to back up his or her presentation and that his or her professional and educational credentials support his or her role on the topics that will be addressed. Second, verify that the speaker has something to say. While presenting in a light, entertaining and motivational way, Lloyd views his speaking role as an opportunity to engage audience members and to challenge their thinking.

SOME PRESENTATION TOPICS

Whenever practical, Lloyd’s speaking topics are customized to your requirements; however, a general guideline to his subject matter would include:

• Corporate governance and ethics;
• Values and leadership;
• Spirituality in the workplace;
• Human Resources: the misunderstood resource;
• Leadership: knowing and showing yourself;
• The art of coaching leaders;
• Why it is financially and morally right to put employees first;
• Positive employee relations equals higher productivity;
• A Buddhist approach to business and globalization.

FAQ

Q: Does Lloyd stimulate people to think about their personal or business values, and about the consequences of acting or not acting on these values?
A: Yes. During the initial discussion, Lloyd will ask a number of open-ended questions that will encourage audience members to reflect upon values.

Q: Does Lloyd communicate the view that we must first be responsible for our own behaviour or performance, and then be responsible for helping others learn how to advance in their own lives?
A: Yes. This is one of Lloyd’s core values.

Q: Can I meet with Lloyd to discuss his message and his presentation style?
A: Yes. Just call or email Lloyd and set up a mutually agreeable time to talk.

Q: Does Lloyd research his topics before making a presentation?
A: Yes. Lloyd conducts discussions with key stakeholders, and will conduct internet research when applicable.

Q: Can Lloyd work via satellite or video conferencing?
A: Yes. As the client, you will establish the parameters.

Q: Will Lloyd attend special VIP events at our conference?
A: Yes. This should be discussed in advance so that Lloyd’s role at the event is clear. Lloyd will be happy to help in whatever way he can.

Q: Will Lloyd be available to sign copies of his books Business and The Buddha:Doing Well by Doing Good© and Unions Are Not Inevitable!©?
A: Yes. He will also consult with his publishers to arrange a volume discount on the retail price of the books.

Q: What expenses should I anticipate?
A: Typical expenses include Lloyd’s presentation fee, audio/visual presentation expenses, ground and air travel, accommodation, and meals.