“Lindsey Pollak is by far the best speaker and subject area expert in the Gen Y space.”
– Trudy Steinfeld, Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of Career Services, New York University

Lindsey is a frequent speaker to corporate leaders and conference attendees on topics related to career management and the changing world of work. As an official spokesperson for LinkedIn, she is also a popular speaker on the uses of social media for individuals and organizations.

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Corporate & Conference Speaking Topics

1. Managing Generational Differences
Program for all levels and generations

For the first time in history, four generations are sharing the workplace — and sometimes it feels like they are living in four different worlds. How can you navigate through the Traditional Traditionalists, the Still Booming Boomers, the Xtra-Independent Gen Xers and the Tech-or-Die Gen Ys? Lindsey Pollak — often called a “translator” among the generations — will share her insights, opinions and predictions about the four generations and their motivations, goals and communication styles. Anecdotes, visual examples and customized case studies will provide insight into how universities and companies are dealing with their multi-generational members. Topics include:

• A user’s guide to the different generations
• The dangers of difference: potential points of conflict and how to handle them
• Mastering the art of cross-generational communication
• Can’t we all just get along? Strategies for working with each generation
• Predictions about the workforce of tomorrow

2. Managing Gen Y Employees
Program for corporate managers and university administrators

How much do you know about your Generation Y employees (born approx. 1980 – 1995)? What motivates them? What discourages them? Why do they spend so many hours texting? Lindsey Pollak — often called a “translator” among the generations — will share her insights, opinions and the latest research about today’s twentysomethings. Anecdotes, visual examples and customized case studies will provide real-world insight into how organizations are dealing with this unique generation. Prepare to leave this talk with a better understanding of — and appreciation for — the qualities and quirks of Generation Y and how your organization can harness the power of your Gen Y workers. Topics include:

• A user’s guide to the different generations in the workplace
• What does Gen Y want? (Discussion of the major characteristics of Gen Y — digital natives, helicopter parenting, globalization, etc.)
• Mastering the art of cross-generational communication
• Giving feedback to the “everyone gets a trophy” generation

3. Succeeding in the 21st Century Workplace
Program for Generation Y employees or students

It’s not easy entering the workforce today. Members of Generation Y (born approx. 1980 – 1995) have spent much of their lives as members of the digitally native, helicopter-parented, everyone-gets-a-trophied, globally conscious world and often feel unprepared for the culture of work in corporate America. Lindsey Pollak — often called a “translator” among the generations — is a trusted advisor to Gen Ys and teaches them how to navigate the workforce in a language that is friendly, current and actionable. This program is specially designed for Gen Y participants, full of engaging anecdotes, multi-media examples, interactive exercises and real-life case studies to help members of Generation Y develop personal action plans for succeeding in their careers. Topics include:

• A user’s guide to the different generations in today’s workplace
• The dangers of difference: potential points of conflict at work and how to handle them
• Mastering the art of cross-generational communication
• Managing up: How to build the best relationship with your manager
• Getting the feedback and opportunities you want and need
• To tweet or not to tweet: Rules for using social media at work
• Receive answers to your social media questions
• Creation of personalized action plan for each attendee

4. 2020 Vision: What is the Future of Work?

Close your eyes and envision where your career, your organization and your profession will be ten years from now. What skill sets will be required? What tasks will be automated? Will there be a phone on your desk? Will your boss be a Gen Y? A person in India or China? A robot? How can you prepare yourself and your students or employees for the workplace of 2020 and beyond? Lindsey Pollak will share her answers to these questions and many other predictions, based on her research into the changing world of work and the workplace trends of the future.

5. The Art of Social Networking

Facebook and LinkedIn and Twitter…oh, my! Everyone is talking about social media these days, but what do you really need to know to achieve your professional objectives? Lindsey Pollak, a social media evangelist and spokesperson for LinkedIn, will tell you everything you always wanted to know about social networking but were afraid to Tweet. In this enjoyable and educational program you will:

• Understand which social networking websites sites are essential for professional branding and networking
• Learn simple ways to grow and maximize your professional online presence
• Discover the 5 most important professional uses of LinkedIn
• Hear why Twitter is the best research tool around
• Receive answers to your social media questions

6. The Insider’s Guide to LinkedIn: Online Networking Secrets for Professionals

Everyone is talking about LinkedIn these days, but how exactly do you use the world’s largest professional social network in your job search and career management? Lindsey, an official spokesperson for LinkedIn, will tell you everything you always wanted to know. In this enjoyable and educational presentation you will learn how to:

• Build an impressive LinkedIn profile that gets results
• Grow and maximize a professional online network
• Use social media to find real career opportunities
• Avoid online networking mistakes
• Receive expert answers to your LinkedIn questions

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