For Meeting Planners

Everything you need from Patti but may not have asked.

Speaker Bio, Speaker Intro, and FAQ

My mission is that you love working with me, which means making your life as simple as possible leading up to our time together! You may use any language, links, or images on this page before or during an engagement to promote an appearance.

Of course, I’m always happy to send customized assets, including personalized videos. Please reach out with any additional requests, and don’t hesitate to let me know ways to make your job easier. I’ve planned and participated in enough events to know that it takes collaboration and communication to make an event successful.

I thank you for the opportunity to work together!

Speaker Bio

Patti Blackstaffe, CEO of GlobalSway, is an influential author, speaker, and consultant renowned for her transformative impact on digital leadership and organizational change. With a wealth of experience in IT outsourcing, systems integration, and enterprise tech stack transformations, Patti has led initiatives at some of Canada’s largest organizations, including pivotal roles in M&A with Microsoft 365 for companies like Parkland Fuel and systems for Enbridge and TC Energy.

Her career has been shaped by a commitment to driving successful transformations by fostering adaptable, flexible leadership and advocating for iterative approaches. Patti’s insights have been recognized globally, earning her accolades such as the HDI Top 25 Thought Leader in 2021 and 2023, and she is praised for her transparent and vulnerable approach to leadership evolution in IT Service Management.

She has been nominated twice for the RBC Women Entrepreneur Award, named one of the World’s Top 30 Leadership Gurus in 2010 and listed among 101 Women Bloggers to Watch in 2009; Patti’s contributions to the industry led her to develop programs for senior leaders to cultivate digital leadership contributing to adaptability and resilience. She continues to inspire and empower leaders through her coaching, speaking engagements, and forthcoming book series, “The Essential Sway.”

She is the author of Upheaval: An Executive’s Guide to Organizational Digital Leadership, Digital Leadership in a Shifting Landscape, Leadership XXL: 11 Practical Steps for Leaders, and is a Fellow of the Institute for Digital Transformation and a member of ForHumanity, auditing, analyzing and evaluating digital ethics in technology and cybersecurity.

Speaker Intro

“Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming a powerhouse in digital leadership and organizational change, Patti Blackstaffe. As the CEO of GlobalSway, Patti is an influential author, speaker, consultant, and trailblazer in driving transformative initiatives across Canada’s largest organizations.

With a career marked by groundbreaking achievements, Patti has led pivotal projects, including mergers and acquisitions and efforts for the enterprise tech stack, including ERP, ITSM, CRM, HRM, and cloud platforms. Her exceptional work is highlighted in a Microsoft Customer story, and she has been interviewed by Success Magazine on leading change. Her dedication to fostering adaptable leadership and advocating for iterative approaches has earned her global recognition, including being named a three-time HDI Top 25 Thought Leader, two nominations for RBC Women Entrepreneur, number 11 in the World’s Top 30 Leadership Gurus of 2010, and a list of 101 Women Bloggers to Watch.

Patti’s insights are reshaping industry norms through her advisory, coaching, speaking engagements, and forthcoming book series, ‘The Essential Sway.’ Her recent book, Upheaval: An executive’s guide to organizational digital leadership challenges outdated leadership styles by championing a systemic leadership development approach for curating the environment for digital leaders to thrive in today’s workplace.

Without further ado, let’s warmly welcome the visionary leader, Patti Blackstaffe!”

Speaker Requirements and FAQ

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Speaker Requirements

Patti’s presentations require an internet connection to allow for real-time audience participation. Some slides may include audio or video, depending on the selected topic. Run her slides from your house computer or her laptop connected to your A/V presentation projection equipment, and she requires the ability to advance slides remotely.

Patti can send a copy of the slides or a collaboration link one week before the event and requires a discussion with the A/V team before the event day.

Speaker FAQ

Why should I book you as my event’s keynote speaker?

I’m passionate about the fusion of technology and humanity, and audiences have shared that I not only engage and entertain, but they appreciate how I work closely with clients to ensure that participants walk away with meaningful takeaways to implement immediately.

Do you do Virtual Engagements?

Yes! I participate in virtual engagements throughout the year, including keynotes, workshops, panels, podcasts, and webinars. I am happy to co-design a program tailored to your organization’s needs.

Will you hold a date for my event?

I am happy to pencil in a speaking date on the calendar at no obligation to you. You will get the first right of refusal if another request comes in for the same date. I do require a deposit to hold a training date.
A speaking agreement must be in place to solidify the keynote date. Please request this agreement from universal@globalsway.com

Do I need to use an agency to book you?

If you prefer to make accommodations through your favourite speaker bureau, feel free to do so. However, I book many of my engagements directly with clients. For inquiries, email universal@globalsway.com

Will you be an expert source for my show/article?

I frequently contribute to online panels, podcasts, and tech news stories and comment on everything from technology to organizational development. Please send a note to universal@globalsway.com with the story and deadline details, and someone from my team will be in touch.

How can I pitch a story for you to write?

I accept pitches from vendors, organizations, and other interested parties seeking blog posts, articles, and whitepapers. There is a writing fee for these. For more information, please send a note to universal@globalsway.com.