Hi I am Patti Blackstaffe and have always been a people person, understanding that it is people who drive companies to do better; people who do the hard frontline work to build the products and develop the software; people who are the cornerstone to communities large and small.
I wish to speak of a new leadership, a collaborative engaging leadership that builds community at home, in cities and in countries.
This site is my personal contribution to community, my thoughts, ideas and observations of the world around me. It is the place where you will discover more about the talks I do, the community I live in and the people I admire.
I am passionate about leading, about the people who make up our amazing world and about community.
I strive to encourage individuals and organizations of all sizes to see the benefit of recognizing humanity in decision making and that leadership is an attitude, an approach and a way of being that must involve the ideas and thoughts of the people we are privileged to include in our spheres.
The world is changing.
Companies, individuals and leaders who recognize the shift, or transformation, that has been emerging over the last 10 years, will benefit from the visionary and forward thinking of those who are pushing this change. I like to bring real-life stories and strategies to the table for individuals, communities and organizations to take part in a world that is screaming for innovation, collaboration and global cooperation – this is a world worth changing for.
When not up on the podium, I work with individuals and organizations to enhance real-life cost-effective strategies they can use to colour outside their own lines for new actions, new solutions, new products, services and new results.
I not only facilitate idea sessions and bring creativity to the table, I work diligently to help clients find action plans for implementation.
What I am not… a Marketing Guru!
What I do…
As a Business Relationship and Change Strategist I strive to bring new thought, atypical action and creative solutions for typical problems faced by organizations and individuals alike.
My company, Strategic Sense, is passionate about building the internal and external relationships within a company that drive its success beyond the reach of their competitors.
The BIO…
Patti and Strategic Sense work with CEOs, Executives and Employees to help them realize that:
- Relationships trump data
- Change isn’t just “managed” it is a strategic process that involves inclusion and engagement.
- Rather than employees being coached out of their organizations by an ever changing business environment, companies can build relationships that keep their most innovative talent.
- Utilizing the talent of positive dissidents is crucial to a company’s ability to thrive in a new age that is still emerging and is yet completely undefined.
- Customers have changed, are smarter, do more research and purchase differently than ever before.
She is the creator of 14 Weeks of Managers Making the Mark ™ and In The Lead Seat ™ One-on-one programs for new and existing managers to rocket their relationship and change strategies, her Career Compass™ program of coaching/advising has been successful for many individuals striving to figure out their career directions and her coaching style is insightful and intuitive.
Speaker, writer, trainer, coach and organizational consultant, Patti was nominated in 2011 for an RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Award, and listed as one of the Top 150 Management Blogs by NOOP.NL. A champion for people at all levels in work, life and community, she has been interviewed by Success Magazine and her business blog was included in the “101 Women Bloggers to Watch in 2009” by WE Magazine for Women. She speaks at various Corporate, Business and Women Events and works in corporate, small business and with individuals to help them ‘Kick It Up A Notch’ in their role as the key drivers within their companies.
Her philosophy about companies and the people within holds a leading mindset – skills needed for leading in industry, in community and in a company role exist at every single level of an organization – not just in the CEO seat. Every individual on the planet owns personal responsibility for the actions they take in relationships, communication and collaborative efforts – regardless of what “position” they hold within society, a company or an organization. But she also knows a particular cultural mindset is fostered from the C-Suite!
Patti writes various articles, is a featured contributor for The Life Change Network, she has been a guest blogger for Women On Business, Thought Leaders LLC, and her blog is also mentioned in All Business a site dedicated to business blogs.
Patti is a Speaker and presenter for companies that care to be different, care to excel in Business Relationships and Innovation and Change. She champions employees to better understand the role of Social Media – being impeccable with their words – and how their actions are reflective as ambassadors of their company!
In addition to her very busy work with Strategic Sense, she is a member of the Advisory Council for Me in a Tree and sits on the Board of Directors for Providence, a Health, Education and Therapy Centre for Preschool Children with disabilities.