Lia Garvin

Lia Garvin

Keynote Speaker: Tech Leader, Performance Coach & Author of "UNSTUCK: Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself From the Patterns and People that Hold You Back"

Lia Garvin Biography

Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of "Unstuck," TEDx speaker, and organizational effectiveness consultant & coach with experience leading team operations across Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America.

As the Founder of the The Workplace Reframe organizational consulting firm, she equips innovative organizations of any size and industry with the tools to cultivate inclusive, motivated, high performing teams resulting in higher retention, more efficiency, and better business results.

She is a sought after expert in the media, featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, US News & World Report, HBR, and TV News.

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Lia Garvin Speaking Topics

Inclusion is More Than a Happy Hour - Three Keys to Building Inclusive Teams

When trying to build more inclusion on a team, the first place many companies start is with the social events, but social events fall flat if you don’t have the fundamentals in place. Instead, make sure these three things are true, and you’ll have better team performance, and social events that people can’t wait to be a part of:

  • (1) Transparency in communication and decisions - people feel included when they are in the know, and need to see that they’re trusted with the information they need to do their jobs and understand how decisions are made
  • (2) Encouragement of taking risks - the cost of mistakes if often higher for people in underrepresented backgrounds; change this by making it safe to make mistakes and learn on your team
  • (3) Recognizing and rewarding all kinds of work - many teams have an “A Team” who does all of the visible and important work, and a “B Team” who operates behind the scenes. We know when we’re on the B Team and it makes us question why we’re there at all. Disrupt this construct by recognizing and rewarding all work happening on your team

The End of Micromanaging - Three Skills to Help Managers Scale

  • We’ve all heard the saying “people don’t leave jobs, they leave managers” and between the Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and low employee engagement data coming out of the Gallup organization, employees have had enough
  • Micromanaging is often done unintentionally, in effort to gain control in a situation - but the truth is, the best thing great managers do is step away so others can step up
  • We can end micromanaging once and for all by (1) building stronger relationships with our team so there is trust and psychological safety, (2) delivering both positive and constructive feedback effectively and routinely, and (3) delegating to empower team members and owners

The Secret to Overcoming Rejection - It’s Not You, It’s Your Approach

When we encounter a setback or rejection, we often go into the mode of “there must be something wrong with me,” or “it will never happen for me,” forgetting to recognize that “we” aren’t the variable in the equation, our approach is.

  • By reframing the limiting belief that something is wrong with us, we can open ourselves to changing our approach, because when you change your approach, you change your outcome.
  • In this topic I will share with listeners how literally ALL professional successes I have had (UCLA, job at Google, book deal, TEDx talk) came after multiple rejections, and how deploying this mantra was transformational for me in picking myself back up after defeat and eventually persevering - leaving them empowered and inspired to do it to.

Decisions Aren’t The End, They Are Only The Beginning

When we’re perfectionist minded or tend to be over thinkers, decision making can be one of the biggest places we get tripped up. For me, sometimes deciding whether to order the Caesar salad or the Cobb becomes a decision as daunting as deciding where to rent my next apartment.

  • When we stop trusting ourselves to make decisions, or fall into the trap of overthinking, everything becomes overwhelming - especially when it comes to decisions at work or with our business.
  • In this talk I will reframe the finality of decisions, reminding listeners of the lesson I shared in my TEDx talk, that decisions aren’t the end, they are only the beginning, and dive into how to use my Free Trial method to demystify big decisions

Billion Dollar Ops Strategies for Million Dollar Businesses

Spending over a decade in the corporate world, driving team operations within some of the biggest names in tech and finance from Bank of America, to Microsoft, to Apple, to Google, I know what sets apart the teams that rise to the occasion to perform at their best despite any challenge that’s thrown at them…. And the ones that crack under pressure

  • And the difference isn’t about skill or tenure - it’s about process.
  • When we bring clarity, simplicity, and accountability to HOW work gets done, we can focus on any what
  • For businesses looking to scale from $1M to $5M or even $10M, nailing “how” work gets done and making sure your whole team is on board is critical for making it to that next milestone
  • In our conversation, I’ll dive through the 6 fundamental elements for a billion dollar Ops Strategy that I cultivated over years in the corporate world so you have the exact playbook to scale your business

Lia Garvin Videos

FOX Bay Area - New Year, New Career Goals
FOX Bay Area - What's Next After Tech Layoffs
How to get 'Unstuck' from patterns and people holding you back

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How much does it cost to book Lia Garvin for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Lia Garvin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lia Garvin are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lia Garvin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Lia Garvin speak about?

Lia Garvin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Teamwork & Teambuilding, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Empowerment, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Public Health, Change Management, Overcoming Adversity, Communication, Authors, Future of Work, Inspirational, Workshop, Women, Business, Women's History Month, Influential Women, Leadership, Business Leadership and Literary.

Where does Lia Garvin travel from?

Lia Garvin generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Lia Garvin?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lia Garvin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lia Garvin for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lia Garvin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Lia Garvin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Teamwork & Teambuilding, Women in Business and Female Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lia Garvin for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Lia Garvin generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Erica Dhawan and Cheryl Cran. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lia Garvin for an upcoming event.

Lia Garvin Speaking Topics

  • Inclusion is More Than a Happy Hour - Three Keys to Building Inclusive Teams

    When trying to build more inclusion on a team, the first place many companies start is with the social events, but social events fall flat if you don’t have the fundamentals in place. Instead, make sure these three things are true, and you’ll have better team performance, and social events that people can’t wait to be a part of:

    • (1) Transparency in communication and decisions - people feel included when they are in the know, and need to see that they’re trusted with the information they need to do their jobs and understand how decisions are made
    • (2) Encouragement of taking risks - the cost of mistakes if often higher for people in underrepresented backgrounds; change this by making it safe to make mistakes and learn on your team
    • (3) Recognizing and rewarding all kinds of work - many teams have an “A Team” who does all of the visible and important work, and a “B Team” who operates behind the scenes. We know when we’re on the B Team and it makes us question why we’re there at all. Disrupt this construct by recognizing and rewarding all work happening on your team

  • The End of Micromanaging - Three Skills to Help Managers Scale

    • We’ve all heard the saying “people don’t leave jobs, they leave managers” and between the Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and low employee engagement data coming out of the Gallup organization, employees have had enough
    • Micromanaging is often done unintentionally, in effort to gain control in a situation - but the truth is, the best thing great managers do is step away so others can step up
    • We can end micromanaging once and for all by (1) building stronger relationships with our team so there is trust and psychological safety, (2) delivering both positive and constructive feedback effectively and routinely, and (3) delegating to empower team members and owners

  • The Secret to Overcoming Rejection - It’s Not You, It’s Your Approach

    When we encounter a setback or rejection, we often go into the mode of “there must be something wrong with me,” or “it will never happen for me,” forgetting to recognize that “we” aren’t the variable in the equation, our approach is.

    • By reframing the limiting belief that something is wrong with us, we can open ourselves to changing our approach, because when you change your approach, you change your outcome.
    • In this topic I will share with listeners how literally ALL professional successes I have had (UCLA, job at Google, book deal, TEDx talk) came after multiple rejections, and how deploying this mantra was transformational for me in picking myself back up after defeat and eventually persevering - leaving them empowered and inspired to do it to.

  • Decisions Aren’t The End, They Are Only The Beginning

    When we’re perfectionist minded or tend to be over thinkers, decision making can be one of the biggest places we get tripped up. For me, sometimes deciding whether to order the Caesar salad or the Cobb becomes a decision as daunting as deciding where to rent my next apartment.

    • When we stop trusting ourselves to make decisions, or fall into the trap of overthinking, everything becomes overwhelming - especially when it comes to decisions at work or with our business.
    • In this talk I will reframe the finality of decisions, reminding listeners of the lesson I shared in my TEDx talk, that decisions aren’t the end, they are only the beginning, and dive into how to use my Free Trial method to demystify big decisions

  • Billion Dollar Ops Strategies for Million Dollar Businesses

    Spending over a decade in the corporate world, driving team operations within some of the biggest names in tech and finance from Bank of America, to Microsoft, to Apple, to Google, I know what sets apart the teams that rise to the occasion to perform at their best despite any challenge that’s thrown at them…. And the ones that crack under pressure

    • And the difference isn’t about skill or tenure - it’s about process.
    • When we bring clarity, simplicity, and accountability to HOW work gets done, we can focus on any what
    • For businesses looking to scale from $1M to $5M or even $10M, nailing “how” work gets done and making sure your whole team is on board is critical for making it to that next milestone
    • In our conversation, I’ll dive through the 6 fundamental elements for a billion dollar Ops Strategy that I cultivated over years in the corporate world so you have the exact playbook to scale your business

Lia Garvin Videos

FOX Bay Area - New Year, New Career Goals
FOX Bay Area - What's Next After Tech Layoffs
How to get 'Unstuck' from patterns and people holding you back
Your decisions aren't wrong, your inner critic is | Lia Garvin | TEDx

Lia Garvin Reviews

  • Lia was very nice and easy to work with! She definitely did her research on our company, and even though she didn't bring any new ideas overall it was good.
    goodr - May 10 2023

  • How do I book Lia Garvin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lia Garvin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lia Garvin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lia Garvin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Lia Garvin for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Lia Garvin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lia Garvin are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lia Garvin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Lia Garvin speak about?

  • Where does Lia Garvin travel from?

    Lia Garvin generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Lia Garvin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lia Garvin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lia Garvin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lia Garvin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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