Dr. Sherene McHenry

The People IQ Expert®

Nancy’s Note
“The first time I booked Sherene, I attended the event. During a break there was so much buzz about her in the ladies room I knew she was an absolute hit. Since then, we’ve worked together numerous times. All these years later, she continues to wow her audiences, receiving the highest of praises. People walk away with actionable steps and enduring messages. Sherene is one of my very favorite speakers. She’s so, so good!”

Dr. Sherene McHenry

The People IQ Expert®

Nancy’s Note
“The first time I booked Sherene, I attended the event. During a break there was so much buzz about her in the ladies room I knew she was an absolute hit. Since then, we’ve worked together numerous times. All these years later, she continues to wow her audiences, receiving the highest of praises. People walk away with actionable steps and enduring messages. Sherene is one of my very favorite speakers. She’s so, so good!”

Expertise

Leadership, Management, Engagement, Women in Leadership, Professional Women, Mental Health, Stress, Burnout, Personality Styles

Travels From

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Speaking Style

Meaningful, Motivating, Memorable

About Sherene...

The People IQ Expert®, Sherene helps organizations navigate and understand the five types of people to boost engagement, productivity and profitability. 

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Presentation Topics

In today’s uncertain world, people are feeling frightened, frazzled and frustrated. Tempers are flaring. Energy is lagging. Burnout and mental health issues are rising. The good news is mood and well-being aren’t dependent on what’s going on around us. In this fast paced, humorous and inspiring presentation, attendees will receive practical, easily implementable, strategies for lessening their stress and increasing their resilience, well-being and mental health in and out of the workplace.

Audience members will learn to:

  • Easily engage in proactive attitudes and behaviors anytime and anywhere.
  • Utilize strategies that immediately restore and renew their mood and energy.
  • Mitigate Drainers, Takers, Players and Gators.
  • Reconnect with their passion and purpose.
  • Operate from a position of strength and guide others to do the same.

*Based on Sherene’s book Pick: Choose to Create a Life You Love

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone showed up, got along and did their job? Unfortunately, in the real world Lackers, Slackers and Hackers exist and negatively impact engagement, performance and relationships. Successful individuals and leaders understand that one size leadership never fits all. Instead, they use varying strategies to halt destructive behaviors as well as encourage actions that lead to success. In this informative, humorous, and engaging presentation, attendees will learn practical information and strategies they can immediately use to enhance their effectiveness and their team’s well-being and productivity.

Audience members will learn to:

  • Bring out the best in themselves and others.
  • Utilize differing strategies when leading High Flyers, Steady Gliders, Lackers, Slackers and Hackers.
  • Hold individuals accountable for tasks and behaviors.
  • Halt disruptive behaviors before they destroy morale.
  • Protect high performers from burning out.

*Based on Sherene’s book Navigate: Understanding the Five Types of People

 

During these unprecedented times, many individuals are feeling fearful, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, uncertain and/or depressed. Stress and mental health issues are rising rapidly. While organizations can’t change what is going on in the world, highly successful ones create healthy environments where individuals, creativity, and productivity flourish. In this dynamic, straightforward and practical presentation, participants will be inspired and equipped to increase wellness, retention, productivity and morale.

Audience members will learn to:

  • Recognize when individuals are struggling.
  • Lead honest and compassionate conversations.
  • Address destructive behaviors that wreak havoc on individuals, teams and entire organizations.

*Based on Sherene’s book Navigate: Understanding the Five Types of People

Regardless of whether or not an individual or organization is prepared for it, conflict is an inevitable part of every productive work environment. The good news is, conflict doesn’t have to be a barrier to success. The bad news is, unless it’s handled constructively, conflict leads to lost work time, wasted energy, poor decisions, absenteeism, sabotage, project failure, employee turnover and extreme stress. Highly effective individuals and leaders skillfully address and navigate problems when they arise. In this engaging, entertaining and content rich presentation, attendees will learn the important role conflict plays in creating high performance teams, and how to lead tough conversations, hold individuals accountable, and disagree productively.

Audience members will learn to:

  • Recognize problems and effectively intervene before they escalate.
  • Handle disagreements respectfully and constructively.
  • Address problems.
  • Lead tough conversations.
  • Soft pillow through excuses.

* Based on Pick: Choose to Create a Life You Love and Navigate: Understanding the Five Types of People by Dr. Sherene McHenry

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