Alana M Hill, PMP

We learned in science that change needs a catalyst, but what about in life? Many professionals in today’s ever-changing work environment feel stuck, complacent or even fearful about their professional growth. In order to get back on track it is necessary to reconnect with their passion and establish their “WHY”.

In this inspiring program, Alana shares the events that ignited her life changing catalyst to demonstrate how purpose and passion reinforce one’s personal and professional goals.

Through powerful storytelling, she will take the audience on a journey to discover their passions, talents, and path to being more resilient leaders. Alana’s interactive delivery will leave the audience with immediate steps to move them forward in growth at work and home. Leading change…the Ms. Engineer Way®!

Learning Objectives:

• Apply self-discovery strategies to uncover who you are and what you were made to do
• Create a strategic plan and action items to create meaningful change in your life
• Learn a proven model for leading change and building resilience
• Leverage proven techniques to sustain lasting change in your personal and professional life

Diversity isn’t just about color, but about recognizing different ideas, talents, and perspectives that varying cultures bring. In this thought-provoking program, Alana relies on her years as a change leadership expert to explore how to appreciate, champion, and lead DE&I initiatives. Learn best practices for getting executive and team buy-in to this vital component of organizational and team development. By understanding the benefits and value, leaders can greatly improve the impact that diversity has on employee belonging and team performance. Appreciating Diversity, Foster Belonging….the Ms. Engineer Way®!

Learning Objectives:

• Communicate the business case for Diversity & Inclusion in their organization
• Maximize the impact that different ideas have on innovation and creativity
• Champion and promote diversity for the benefit of their team, organization, and industry
• Evaluate their ability to have Emotionally Intelligent Conversations to advance DE&I

Your role as a change leader has always been dominated by your need to communicate. You communicate with your teams, stakeholders, and management team regularly. But are they getting the message? Leadership and communication techniques evolve just as people do. This engaging program will leave you with techniques to effectively communicate the change you are leading in your team or organization. If you’re a leader and you want to win this game and the next, then this program is for you.

Learning Objectives:

• Techniques for assessing needs so you can properly address them
• The importance of key metrics to manage your change messaging
• A change leadership framework that allows you to be strategic and adaptable

Do the talented individuals you lead need to be more effective? Does your team need to perform better and achieve their goals? We learned in science that change needs a catalyst, but what about in your team? In this inspiring program about team leadership, Alana demonstrates how purpose and passion can re-energize you and your team. Through engaging activities, she will take you on a journey to define your team’s mission and strategic imperatives. You will learn strategies to help you connect with and impact each person you lead. This interactive program will leave you with strategies to grow you into a resilient change leader who influences their team and their organization. Leading change…the Ms. Engineer Way®.

Participants will learn:

• Apply team development strategies to identify your team members’ contributions
• Create alignment with your team’s mission and your organization’s strategy.
• Learn a proven model for leading change and building resilience
• Leverage proven techniques to sustain lasting change in your team and your organization

Charles Darwin says that adaptability, not strength or intelligence, will determine one’s survival. Alana has seen that firsthand: when she began to transition from leading oilfield operations to IT projects, she found herself searching for resources. Motivated by her desire to help people in her organization succeed, she began balancing her technical skills with leadership and human behavior insight. In this uplifting presentation about transition and continuous development, Alana reveals the secrets that helped her advance from a field engineer to an internationally recognized Project Management Consultant and Change Leadership Expert.

Learning Objectives:

• Thrive during changes in their lives, industry, or organization
• Ensure that their career is providing the results they desire
• Identify resources to maintain their motivation for maximum success
• Leverage proven techniques to create and sustain lasting change

Looking for ways to engage even your most difficult team members? Dealing with people on your team can often seem like dealing with an unruly child. Leaders need a clear understanding of Emotional Intelligence, behavior styles and conflict resolution. When equipped with the right tools, you can create a truly cohesive and collaborative environment. And when it’s the responsibility of your team to innovate and create change, working well together can be even more challenging. In this humorous and thought-provoking session, Alana compares getting the best out of children to leading your talented team of adults. This presentation features techniques for improving accountability on your team to ensure that deadlines and goals are achieved, while keeping team morale high. Leading a team…the Ms. Engineer Way®.

Learning Objectives:

• Leverage Emotional Intelligence to bring out the best in every team member
• Recognize the 4 Extended DISC ® behavior styles and how they shape communication and conflict resolution
• Implement the Firm But Fair approach to redirect uncooperative team members
• Create and maintain an atmosphere with high morale AND high productivity