Biography

International keynote speaker, Sylvie di Giusto, brings her expertise from a successful corporate career in Europe to every presentation. Formerly the head of a management academy and innovation hub, shttps://thekeynotecurators.com/wp-admin/edit.php?post_type=speakerhe developed innovative programs for high-end education with never-before-used training methods. As the Chief of Staff for the Chief Human Resources Officer of Europe’s largest tourism and retail group, Sylvie also coordinated all group-wide human resources teams and activities. Prior to that, at a consultancy firm, she implemented online and in-person training and development initiatives for Fortune 100 companies. Well versed in the study of social and cultural norms, personal beliefs and values, as well as cognitive biases and thought patterns, her 20 years in learning and development leaves a deep understanding into how ‘The Power of Choice’ impacts an organization’s sales, leadership and growth.

Now, extraordinary leaders and professionals at many of the most respected organizations and associations in the world — from American Express to American Airlines, Hilton to Nespresso, Microsoft to Prudential, and even the US Air Force — trust Sylvie to help them make the right decisions that grow their brands and bottom lines. Building on her five cornerstones of Modern Emotional Intelligence — visual, behavioral, verbal, digital, and social intelligence — Sylvie gives her audiences ‘The Power of Choice’ a conscious decision-making framework that allows us to understand our perceptions, choose our behaviors, and determine our best outcomes.

She is the author of The Image of LeadershipDiscover Your Fair Advantage and the upcoming Make Me Feel Important, in which she leads you deep into the customer experience and shows you how to make every interaction count. Sylvie takes your organization on an entertaining, spectacular, and thought-provoking journey through the brain, the mind, and from the unconscious to the conscious — and ultimately to the heights of personal, professional, and organizational success.

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The Power of Choice

In a workplace filled with endless possibilities, the choices we make define our journey. “The Power of Choice” is a transformative, immersive keynote experience designed to empower professionals in the workplace.

In this breathtaking journey, Sylvie unveils the profound impact of intention on personal, professional and organizational growth. Drawing from her expertise in behavioral psychology and her more than twenty-year long corporate career, Sylvie reveals how the choices we make shape our interactions, relationships, and ultimately, our the outcome of every encounter.

With captivating storytelling, thought-provoking content, practicable advice, and combined with cutting-edge technology, “The Power of Choice” transcends traditional keynotes. As the stage comes alive with vibrant visuals and 3D projections, attendees are transported to new dimensions, blurring the line between reality and illusionThis transformative experience leaves audiences spellbound, igniting their curiosity and sparking a fire within.


HELP YOUR AUDIENCE MAKE BETTER INTENTIONAL CHOICES THAT UNLOCK THEIR INTELLIGENCE, LEADING TO PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE.

You Have 7 Seconds. Make Them Count!

Help your audience take control of their narrative by using their emotional intelligence to build lasting connections and drive results.
People we meet make quick decisions about us. In business, first impressions are essential to building relationships with others. They’ll set the tone for the entire experience, and the relationship with the brand will depend on them. The good thing is that this impression is something people can control. By leveraging the power of emotional intelligence, we can make intentional choices about how we present ourselves in these crucial moments.

Interactive, fun, and thought-provoking – Sylvie shows participants a deeper understanding of how others perceive them and the way their organization is perceived in the marketplace. They will learn how to proactively leverage their visual, behavioral, non-verbal, verbal, digital, and social intelligence to authentically convince others, build stronger relationships, and achieve tremendous success in their professional lives.

ROI & Key Outcomes:
• Insight into what your first impression communicates about your personality, values, and beliefs - how to align your personal brand with your professional goals and corporate brand.
• How first impressions can shape customers’ perceptions of your organization - how to create a
consistent and positive image in all customer-facing interactions.
• Identify and overcome unconscious biases in your personal and professional relationships - how to build stronger connections with customers, vendors, managers, or colleagues.
• A deep understanding of the psychology of first impressions and their impact on personal and
professional relationships, including how to leverage emotional intelligence to make positive
and lasting impressions.

Discover Your Fair Advantage

How do you set yourself apart from your peers and competitors? How do you distinguish yourself from the rest of the pack? What exactly makes you stand out? Why should people trust, follow, buy from, or buy into you?

These are profound questions that professionals in the workplace should be able to answer instantly. However, they rarely take the time to identify what makes them one of a kind. The answer lies in their fair advantage— the combination of fifteen unique selling points that help them position themselves as valued professionals to decision-makers within or beyond their organization.

Discovering and leveraging their fair advantage provides professionals with a greater sense of self-awareness and self-confidence that allows them to present, act, and communicate authentically and confidently in DEMO any situation.

HELP YOUR AUDIENCE UNLOCK THEIR FULL HUMAN POTENTIAL BY IDENTIFYING THEIR UNIQUE SELLING POINTS THAT HELP THEM STAND OUT FROM THE SEA OF SAMENESS.

Testimonials

A keynote speaker we won't forget! From the moment Sylvie takes the stage, she's got you. Not only do you feel completely connected to her during her talk, but she teaches you how to make others feel that way about you. A keynote speaker we won't forget!
– Pat Murphy, Senior Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
I would strongly recommend Sylvie. It was truly an eye opening, inspirational and rewarding presentation. I would strongly recommend Sylvie. Her presentation provides the perfect insight for any organization that is looking to empower its individual employees.
– Leslie Rosa, Sales Manager, Diversified Communications HQ
Her meticulous and flawless talk, along with her dynamic speaking-style, content, and entertaining audience participation techniques, kept our Airmen laser-focused on her delivery, message, and her teachings.
– Scott Heathman, Vice Commander, Airforce, Fairchild Base
Having selected speakers for over thirty years, the challenge is to be relevant to your audience, be personable, easy to work with, flexible, and genuine! Sylvie di Giusto is all of those! She’s among my top picks.
– Dean Jones, CMP, Director Conferences & Events, RCMA
What distinguishes Sylvie as a professional trainer is the care and attention she devotes to her diagnostic and customization process, which includes a detailed questionnaire to ensure the relevance of her material to the outcomes we desired. She truly delivered on what she promised.
– Eileen Gallagher, Professional Development Specialist, Geller & Company

Booksby Sylvie di Giusto

The Image of Leadership

Fair Advantage

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