Keynotes & Workshops that Move People Forward
Linda Drosdowech — International Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker & Leadership Educator and Coach — delivers experiences that blend storytelling, strategy, and practical tools.
Your people will leave focused, energized, and ready to act.
Highlights from Linda’s leadership keynotes, TEDx talk, and interactive workshops, showcasing her storytelling, humour, audience engagement, and practical 7 Steps Forward Framework in action.
Who Linda Speaks To
Whether you're leading an organization, building a business, or stepping into the spotlight — Linda meets you where you are and helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Organizations & Leaders — You need your people to lead through change, communicate with clarity, and deliver results. Linda brings her 7 Steps Forward framework and the energy to make that happen.
Entrepreneurs — You're building something and you need to think bigger, speak with authority, and move forward even when the path isn't clear.
Speakers — You have something worth saying. Linda helps you shape it, deliver it, and build the confidence to own the stage.
What Linda Speaks On
Every topic Linda delivers is drawn from the 7 Steps Forward Framework — her proprietary leadership system built on years of research, coaching, and real-world experience.
Each topic works as a standalone keynote, a half-day workshop, or combined into a full-day leadership experience tailored to your organization.
Step 1: DECIDE What Matters — When priorities compete, focus disappears. A clear decision-making process cuts through the noise so people move forward on what creates the greatest impact.
Step 2: Find Your MEANING — When people lose sight of why their work matters, motivation fades. This session reconnects people with purpose and gives them tools to stay engaged — even through difficult seasons.
Step 3: Take ACTION — Fear and uncertainty keep people stuck. This session replaces avoidance with a practical framework for moving forward — even when the path isn't clear.
Step 4: Build Better RELATIONSHIPS — Friction, silos, and broken trust slow everything down. This session builds the relationship skills and trust that make teams actually work.
Step 5: COMMUNICATE Effectively — When communication breaks down, so does everything else. This session builds confidence in delivering presentations and thoughtful feedback, navigating difficult conversations, setting expectations, and running effective meetings.
Step 6: FOCUS on What's Working — When teams only track problems, momentum stalls. This session shows how to build on progress, celebrate wins and focus on gratitude to create a culture that sustains high performance.
Step 7: Build the CAPACITY to Thrive — Burnout is expensive — and preventable. This session gives people strategies to protect their energy and perform at their best for the long term.
The framework gives teams a shared language and a clear process they can return to again and again.
Why Organizations Hire Linda
As an entrepreneur, educator and leader, Linda brings a rare blend of business expertise, leadership experience and academic understanding to every stage and training room.
With a background in Organizational Change Management, Strategic and Project Management, Intercultural Communication, and Leadership Development, she delivers clear, actionable insights that help people lead through change, think strategically, and strengthen communication, trust, and collaboration across every level of the organization.
Organizations Linda Has Served
Trusted by international associations, national networks, and local communities, Linda has delivered leadership keynotes and training for:
Project Management Institute Manitoba
Association of Canadian Financial Officers (ACFO)
B.I.G. (Believe Inspire Grow)
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
North Forge & Manitoba Women in Tech
World Trade Center Winnipeg
No Limits Youth Entrepreneurship Program
Coralus Coaches Collective
Manitoba Learning & Development
Fort Garry Women's Resource Center
Hubs Manitoba
I Am Love Project
Ways to Work With Linda
Every speaking engagement starts with a conversation.
Whether you're looking for a keynote, a half-day workshop, or a full-day leadership experience — the goal for Linda is to understand your vision and the specific results you want your people to walk away with, then design the right experience around that.
Keynotes
Inspiring, story-driven sessions for conferences, company events, and leadership retreats.
Workshops
Hands-on experiences where teams build skills and apply tools in real time. Available in person or online.
Optional Add-Ons
Executive Coaching
Ongoing one-on-one coaching for leaders who want continued growth, accountability, and strategic support.
Follow-Up Sessions
Online or in-person sessions after a keynote or workshop to reinforce the message, build skills over time, and support real-world application.
Let's design the right experience for your team.
TESTIMONIALS
Audiences and organizations leave Linda’s keynotes and workshops with practical tools, renewed energy, and the courage to take action.
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“Linda’s session was incredibly insightful. What stood out most was the importance of showing up for myself in communication and not allowing fear or the inner voices to take over, but focusing on the value of my message and delivering it in a way that helps the audience receive what I want them to understand. The session also helped me reflect on how our family and cultural values shape the way we interact as adults. Growing up in Africa, I learned the importance of respecting people of all ages and, as a girl, being modest in my ambitions. I have kept the value of respect while unlearning the belief that I should limit my ambitions. I can become anything I am willing to work toward, and my gender should not stop me from showing up fully and becoming the best version of myself. Linda’s workshop gave me a meaningful opportunity to reflect on my communication, my leadership and how I want to continue showing up for myself and others.”
Patience Onakpoya
Program Manager, MacDon Industries
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"Thank you for the great session on Leadership and Communication. What stood out to me was the importance of understanding the background and perspectives of other employees. I also really enjoyed the interactive format, where each slide encouraged us to reflect and think differently. I found the session very useful and will apply these insights when communicating and working with others. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who may be struggling to make their voice heard by leadership or has ideas they would like to communicate more effectively, especially new employees in the company."
Amritpal Singh Sidhu
Engineer in Training, Participant at Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Leadership and Communication Workshop
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"Linda Drosdowech’s “7 Steps Forward” framework was one of the most impactful sessions I attended at PMI Elevate 2026. Her message reinforced that meaningful progress is not accidental. It is built through intentional decisions, clear purpose, focused action, strong relationships, effective communication, and the capacity to follow through. Her reminder to “eat the frog” resonated deeply with me as a project manager. Tackling the most important and challenging task first creates momentum, improves focus, and helps drive successful outcomes in environments where priorities constantly compete for attention. I left the session with practical strategies and a renewed perspective that I could immediately apply to both my professional and personal goals".
Rosemary N-Okeke
Project Manager, Instructor, LEED Green Associate
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"I loved Linda’s workshop. As project managers, we recognize communication and stakeholder management as key success factors in our roles, but we do not always take the time to dig deep into self-awareness. Linda’s seven steps to thrive through change felt practical and achievable. I took away several calls to action: being more aware of my priorities, of the value behind my role, being willing to have hard conversations and feel discomfort when pursuing growth, seeing clarity as a sign of respect for others, and my favorite: prioritizing my energy before my capacity drops. I also had the opportunity to discuss with Linda a question that came up at our table. Her response was fascinating and brought an even deeper understanding of how the seven steps interact with one another."
Tharim Sanchez
Certified Project Management Professional
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"Thank you for such an inspiring session. Your presentation really resonated with me, especially the reminder that understanding our purpose gives us the motivation to keep moving forward. I also found your perspective on having difficult conversations despite discomfort very insightful. “What are you willing to feel to move forward?” is a question that has stayed with me. Another powerful takeaway was the importance of play and recovery alongside growth. Your session was both practical and thought-provoking."
Oluwaseun Adeleye
Project Manager
Operations, Governance & Service Delivery
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"Linda Drosdowech’s session, 7 Steps Forward: Thrive Through Change, was practical, thoughtful, and highly relevant. Her message underscored that thriving through change depends on intentional choices, clear boundaries, purposeful recovery, and a strong sense of direction. By focusing on everyday practices such as gratitude, direct communication, and managing personal energy, she translated self-leadership into practical steps leaders can implement immediately. Linda balanced space for reflection with practical strategies that leaders can apply right away. The key takeaway was clear: each leader is their own greatest asset, and sustainable self-leadership requires care for one’s own capacity, clarity, and well-being. This is a valuable workshop that leaders at every level can benefit from, especially those navigating change while trying to lead with purpose, steadiness, and meaningful impact."
Rizzie Enriquez
Project Manager
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"Linda delivered an excellent presentation at the EGM Leadership and Communication Workshop. What stood out most was her point that intention isn't equal to impact. It’s a simple idea, but one that reframed how I think about communicating with people day to day. Her breakdown of managers' strengths and weaknesses was equally sharp, and gave me a clearer lens on my own role as an engineer as well as how I'd want to lead if I'm ever in a management position myself. I really enjoyed the session and hope to attend one of her future training courses."
Nima
Participant, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Leadership and Communication Workshop
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"There are so many things that I loved about your presentation. You did not mention the word 'self-care', yet you talked about it right through. 😉 Many of us know how to help others but we may not always know how to help ourselves. You managed to convince us that self-care is doable and even fun. I loved your catchy phrases, such as "treat yourself as a valuable asset" (that's what I said myself this morning), "everyone has their own manual". 😀 I loved that you provided us with a chance to get to know the people who we shared our tables with, and it didn't feel like "a task" but rather like fun... This is a rare skill! Your presentation was a delight. Thank you!!!"
Yuliya Antonenko
Project Manager
Project delivery, Process Improvement & Policy Development
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"How your 7 steps and authentic conversation made a difference for me: My top priority to move forward was starting with creating boundaries. Moving through steps 2 to 7 helped me with needed and meaningful perspectives that I never considered in a structured way. It helped to reinforce that I'm doing the right thing for me. 6 and 7 brought it all together, because I felt truly proud of myself and the journey I've made to Canada and at the same time feeling grateful for the challenges and opportunities along the way that made it possible for me to be where I am now. I honestly can't remember the last time I've felt this proud of myself and also remembering who I am and what brings me joy. I still have my paper with notes and have reflected on it a few times since to help keep me grounded."
Andrew Graham,
Transformation Leader, Project Manager
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"Linda’s session at PMI Elevate 2026 was powerful. She brings such clarity, energy, and genuine connection to the room. Her 7 Steps Forward framework was simple, practical, and immediately applicable. I also really enjoyed how she was able to get such great engagement and generate meaningful dicussion at our table. I walked away inspired, more focused, and equipped with tools I could put into practice right away."
Justin Demers
Project Manager, Consultant, Investor
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"What resonated most with me was the reminder that progress during uncertainty is rarely about having all the answers—it is about asking the right questions. Linda's framework provided a practical way to regain clarity and momentum when complexity, competing priorities, and change threaten to distract us from what matters most."
Omotayo Omoteso
Continuous Improvement Manager, Government of Manitoba
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“I attended Linda's workshop on Thought Leadership the morning before I had to give a presentation. Her instruction helped me to trust myself and embody the knowledge I had all along. I learned that I knew exactly what to say that evening, and my thoughts and story flowed seamlessly, as I spoke from my heart. Linda’s workshop taught me to embody my creativity, get into my body and not get stuck. The energy I generated during the presentation, thanks to Linda, allowed me to connect deeply with the women from the event. Her workshop was a huge help and I would highly recommend her.”
Christina Ioannides, Founder & Owner of Fabulous & FearLESS.
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“Linda’s Leadership and Communication Workshop was well received by our participants. The session helped them uncover factors that have influenced their leadership and communication styles, many of which they had not previously recognized. It was a valuable reminder that there is always something new to learn and discover about ourselves. We appreciated Linda sharing her expertise with us.”
Joyzel Castro
Member Services Coordinator at Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
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"Linda took the time to really understand our organization’s vision and customized her session to meet our goals. She was easy and collaborative to work with throughout the planning and delivery process, and brought incredible energy, engagement, and professionalism to the session. The content was both strategic and practical, leaving our team inspired and equipped with clear tools to apply right away. The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, and they left feeling more confident, clear, and connected as leaders.”
Nélia da Silva
Event Manager
ACFO-ACAF
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“Linda is truly exceptional. Working with her has been a wonderful experience. Her friendly and approachable personality is complemented by her extensive professional expertise in Life and Business Coaching. I had the privilege of working with Linda as a learning material provider for our Global Entrepreneurship course. This course educates entrepreneurs, newcomers, and potential newcomers about doing business in Canada. Linda provided two comprehensive webinars titled "Work/Life Balance and Business Mindset." For each webinar, she delivered an hour-long recording, a handout to address different learning styles, a list of questions to check understanding, and a list of additional resources for further learning. In preparing these valuable resources, we had multiple meetings and exchanged numerous emails where Linda demonstrated maximum support and flexibility to meet all program requirements. Moreover, Linda participated in a series of live roundtables to facilitate direct interaction with experts. She was creative and engaging, offering strategies to busy entrepreneurs to help them be successful while enjoying their lives and journeys. Additionally, Linda provided one-on-one mentorship to two winners, who gave highly positive feedback about their experience with her. Linda was exceptionally well-prepared for her two webinars and the roundtable sessions mentioned earlier. She used professional presentations powered by case studies and realistic scenarios, which fostered engagement and trust in the content. Her comprehensive materials and complementary components, such as summary handouts, questions, and additional resources, stood out. Her strengths lie in her warmth, confidence and inner peace, which are evident in her demeanor, communication, and interactions. Linda's stress-free attitude is highly attractive. Her ability to listen and address diverse needs, including different learning styles and accommodating non-native English speakers, is impressive. On a personal level, Linda is open-minded, honest and appreciates differences. She sees the beauty in everything and never hesitates to express her positive feelings. I am an avid follower of her on LinkedIn, where she is a creative writer. I have met Linda at multiple events, and she is a well-respected figure in the entrepreneurial community.”
Nermin S’ad
Director of Global Entrepreneurship Start-up Visa Program
North Forge Technology Exchange