Teams and Organization
Teams and Organization
Teams and Organization
OUR VOICE IS OUR GREATEST SUPERPOWER
YET SO MANY OF US KEEP OUR INNER SUPERHERO HIDDEN FROM THE WORLD
Our Voice is our greatest superpower
YET SO MANY OF US KEEP OUR INNER SUPERHERO HIDDEN FROM THE WORLD
"I was absolutely petrified by the idea of speaking in public!"
Being a lifelong introvert, Bernadette spent many years afraid of being criticized, judged, and scared of not being good enough. She chose to be “invisible” as a way to protect herself. She lost confidence, was full of fear and self-doubt, and for years it stopped her from tapping into her own power and being able to empower others through her own story.
A few years ago, she promised herself “Enough is enough!” and chose to embark on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery and personal growth. She found transformative power be leaning into her fears, and decided to use her voice to inspire others.
Since then, Bernadette has addressed a wide variety of audiences, from small groups to keynotes at large conferences. She also found the courage to be vulnerable and share her own story on a TEDx Talk ‘The Power of Being Seen’ to empower others to embrace their uniqueness, use their voice, stand in their power, and share their light with the world.
“I was absolutely petrified by the idea of speaking in public!”
Being a lifelong introvert, Bernadette spent many years afraid of being criticized, judged, and scared of not being good enough. She chose to be “invisible” as a way to protect herself. She lost confidence, was full of fear and self-doubt, and for years it stopped her from tapping into her own power and being able to empower others through her own story.
A few years ago, she promised herself “Enough is enough!” and chose to embark on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery and personal growth. She found transformative power be leaning into her fears, and decided to use her voice to inspire others.
Since then, Bernadette has addressed a wide variety of audiences, from small groups to keynotes at large conferences. She also found the courage to be vulnerable and share her own story on a TEDx Talk ‘The Power of Being Seen’ to empower others to embrace their uniqueness, use their voice, stand in their power, and share their light with the world.
BERNADETTE DELIVERS KEYNOTES, BREAKOUTS AND WORKSHOPS
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY
She excels at connecting and engaging audiences on intimate stages and prominent corporate platforms.With high energy, warmth, and powerful stories, she challenges mindsets and provide innovative and actionable solutions and strategies.
Any topic can be selected for Keynotes, Breakouts and Workshops,
Bernadette will adapt her delivery accordingly.
BERNADETTE DELIVERS KEYNOTES, BREAKOUTS AND WORKSHOPS
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY
She excels at connecting and engaging audiences on intimate stages and prominent corporate platforms.With high energy, warmth, and powerful stories, she challenges mindsets and provide innovative and actionable solutions and strategies.
Any topic can be selected for Keynotes, Breakouts and Workshops,
Bernadette will adapt her delivery accordingly.
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS
UNLOCK YOUR UNIQUE LEADERSHIP POWER
Show up authentically, powerfully and unapologetically
LEAD AT THE SPEED OF CHANGE
Move beyond fear and resistance
BE SEEN. FIND THE COURAGE TO STAND OUT!
Take risks and challenge status quo
CHALLENGE THE IMPOSTER SYNDROME
To optimize contribution and performance
RESILIENCE TO THRIVE IN WORK AND IN LIFE
Strengthen your mental outlook in spite of adversity, crisis and hardship
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS
UNLOCK YOUR UNIQUE LEADERSHIP POWER
Show up authentically, powerfully and unapologetically
LEAD AT THE SPEED OF CHANGE
Move beyond fear and resistance
BE SEEN. FIND THE COURAGE TO STAND OUT!
Take risks and challenge status quo
CHALLENGE THE IMPOSTER SYNDROME
To optimize contribution and performance
RESILIENCE TO THRIVE IN WORK AND IN LIFE
Strengthen your mental outlook in spite of adversity, crisis and hardship
POPULAR TOPICS
Ask Bernadette for other topics available
Deliver a compelling presentation with confidence, passion and self-control to engage your audience.
Increase the positive impact of your leadership on your team and organization.
Presence is a learned skill. Develop the qualities for a strong and admired executive presence.
Learn how to refuel your energy, manage your stress and implement boundaries that work.
Find the power in your fears and turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and achievement.
Turn your communication into a true exchange. Learn to listen more and speak less.
POPULAR TOPICS
Ask Bernadette for other topics available
Deliver a compelling presentation with confidence, passion and self-control to engage your audience.
Increase the positive impact of your leadership on your team and organization.
Presence is a learned skill. Develop the qualities for a strong and admired executive presence.
Learn how to refuel your energy, manage your stress and implement boundaries that work.
Find the power in your fears and turn obstacles into opportunities for growth and achievement.
Turn your communication into a true exchange. Learn to listen more and speak less.
THE POWER OF BEING SEEN
"Here’s what I know to be true.
I am strong because I’ve been weak.
I am brave because I’ve been afraid.
I am “Me” and I will be seen.”
– Bernadette
Bernadette believes that the fear of being seen is at the heart of all fears. How we handle that fear determines our life path.
Bernadette’s TEDx talk, is to inspire the quiet and unspoken voices, help them find their inner power, be true to who they are and stand up for themselves. Be inspired by Bernadette’s life journey of struggle and victory, how she found her own power, and became stronger, more confident and driven than ever.
THE POWER OF
BEING SEEN
"Here’s what I know to be true.
I am strong because I’ve been weak.
I am brave because I’ve been afraid.
I am “Me” and I will be seen.”
– Bernadette
Bernadette believes that the fear of being seen is at the heart of all fears. How we handle that fear determines our life path.
Bernadette’s TEDx talk, is to inspire the quiet and unspoken voices, help them find their inner power, be true to who they are and stand up for themselves. Be inspired by Bernadette’s life journey of struggle and victory, how she found her own power, and became stronger, more confident and driven than ever.
Impact
“I have had the pleasure of working with Bernadette on an international level.
She is totally outstanding as a keynote speaker.
Her incredible delivery of valuable, meaningful and truly helpful experiences and content is exceptional. She knows instinctively what an audience needs.”
– Ben Woodward, Founder-Director, Ragnar Circles Ltd
“Bernadette was able to quickly establish and create a personal connection with our attendees. The virtual workshop was amazingly enthusiastic, and we could feel the excitement from the women in Japan, Thailand, Singapore and the Bay Area. Our bilingual English-Japanese Global Women Leadership event was a great success!”
– Saori Osu, Founder & CEO Global Stage Inc.
“Bernadette has been an ardent partner of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation as a workshop facilitator and a member of our Entrepreneur-in-Residence program. Her workshop attendees were fascinated by her ability to engage the audience through her stories that are inspirational and empowering.
Bernadette won’t hesitate to take on difficult questions from the class and always ready to fire back with her infectious energy and jovial outlook in life.”
– Vivian Faustino-Pulliam, Founder CCSF CEI
“Bernadette was the keynote speaker at our Professional Women Returning to Work Conference and has given a variety workshops for Phase2Careers clients.
Bernadette engages her audience with high energy, warmth, and personal stories, while challenging their mindset about key issues relating to careers, relationships and success.”
– Ron Visconti, Founder & Executive Director Phase2Careers
“I can honestly say Bernadette’s presentation was of the highest standards I have ever seen. Bernadette’s transparency, compassion and authenticity makes her trustworthy on a level that is exceptional.
She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and provides a space that is inviting, quickly engaging and creating trust with her audience.
– Michael DiMuccio, Owner, Good Vibrations International, Ltd
Impact
She helps women to own their
true power and empowers them with
coaching and leadership skills. She has
decades of experience helping
professionals of all kinds transform
their leadership and team effectiveness.
Her teaching is strategic, authentic,
inspiring, thoughtful and actionable.
Her coaching through critical thinking
and listening empowers women to
prioritize themselves and create
alignment in their lives.”
CEO Knopman Marks Financial Training
a strong and safe container.
Through every encounter together,
I felt seen, heard and understood,
coming from her genuine desire
to support me.
A huge part of the transformation
that took place for me, came through
the reflective and deeply insightful
questions she would ask to uncover
what was really going on beneath
the surface. It allowed me to dig
deeper into my “Why”, emotionally
connecting to embracing change
and finding courage to take action!”
Business Owner
with Bernadette on an international
level. She is totally outstanding as
a keynote speaker.
Her incredible delivery of valuable,
meaningful and truly helpful
experiences and content is
exceptional. She knows instinctively
what an audience needs.”
Founder-Director, Ragnar Circles Ltd
drastically, since I have been coaching
with Bernadette. With her help and
trust in me I have flourished beyond
what I would have ever thought.
I recommend Bernadette highly.
I can never repay her for all that I have
grown and continue to grow. I am
excited for the future and what it
brings to me with continued coaching
with Bernadette!”
Regional Sales Manager
is very different from being in
higher management in a hospital.
Working with Bernadette was one of
the best decisions I could have
made. Her knowledge, empathy,
honesty, business, and time
management tools equals a perfect
business coach for the serious
business builder.
Anyone serious about growing
their business will benefit from
working with Bernadette."
RN & Healthcare Consulting
her clients. Her passion is
contagious and her will to build
others up drives her to empower
other women, entrepreneurs and
business professionals.”
CEO & Angel Investor
genuine and authentic people that
I know. She is truly so kind and caring
and creates a beautiful space where I
know that I can be my authentic self,
share my deepest struggles and fears
and also my greatest dreams and
ambitions.
One thing Bernadette said to me that
really stood out and stuck with me was
“Nothing big happens on our own. And if
our vision is that one person can do it,
it's not big enough”. That inspired me
to really stretch my mind to think
bigger, push past the limitations that I
was facing at the time and take the
actions I needed to. I’m very grateful
for Bernadette, excited to continue to
work with her, and would recommend
her to anyone.”
Aerospace Engineer - Entrepreneur
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