“Dr. Sylvia Lafair is a dynamic and gifted speaker, who really understands what is going on with today’s employees. We invited Dr. Lafair to speak for the PA Chamber’s 2009 Annual Human Resources Conference, where she spoke on “Don’t Bring It to Work – Decoding Office Politics.” She received such outstanding reviews on that we invited her back to serve as our keynote speaker for the 2010 Annual Human Resources Conference to present “21st Century Leadership for a 21st Century Workforce.” Once again, she wowed the audience. Any organization that invites Dr. Lafair to speak will walk away with a first-rate program and happy attendees.” ~Sue Smith, Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce “Sylvia Lafair’s presentation at Suburban Philadelphia EWomen Event was dynamic and I was immediately engaged with her every word. This was an eye-opening and thought –provoking presentation to learn what really drives our behavior and why we react certain ways. I highly recommend attending one of Sylvia Lafair’s presentations.” ~Kathleen Dugan, Dugan Insurance Agency Chester Springs, PA “”As a Trainer, I am constantly in search of new ideas, concepts and perspectives. When I came across Sylvia’s book, I could not put it down. It was so compelling! It has helped me understand my participants better. Most of them were shocked to discover how their familial relationships and experiences affected their work life. I was able to assist them more effectively through their challenging habits and behaviours. Well done Sylvia!” ~Shafizal Shahidan “Office politics are tricky and this is not a subject taught in class, large employers say there is no such thing but I live “it” every day. Sylvia Lafair was the best speaker I have ever experienced that could tactfully tell everyone what “it” is. Everyone was pulled in. My friend told me I would be missing out if I didn’t hear her speak…I am so glad I went.” ~Suzonna Warrenton, CEO & Founder of Tatin International Marketing LLC, P R & Marketing Consultants “Frequently on webinars, I feel that the facilitator is rushed and that information is skimmed over leaving those listening wanting more information. Sylvia had a great balance of giving a lot of detailed, yet useful information that I felt was immediately applicable. The graphic illustration that accompanied her dialogue simply helped to visualize and organize your thoughts, not merely following along on a detailed PowerPoint presentation. It was more as if someone was writing your own notes for you into a fun, colorful, and simple format. Additionally, people were given resources to seek out more information after the call. I look forward to another webinar with Sylvia and/or CEO!” ~Heather Renee’ Vasquez, Director of Human Resources, Modern Salon and Spa, Charlotte, NC “Sylvia LaFair–Interesting guest and topic–kept the phones ringing.” ~Joanie Greggains, KGO Radio, San Francisco “Sylvia Lafair, author of “Don’t Bring It to Work” recently spoke for the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. Our members were engaged and intrigued by her presentation. She provided tools for action and concepts of substance for deeper professional enrichment. I would recommend Sylvia for audiences of all sizes and disciplines. Her topic crosses all job functions, and concentrates on how we can build strong relationships, regardless of job title.” ~Angela Kubisky, Executive Vice President, Membership and Marketing, Morris County Chamber of Commerce “Sylvia Lafair effortlessly transformed the information in her book, “Don’t Bring It to Work”, into an intelligent, fluid conversation on my “Up Close & Personal” live radio show. Her pleasant speaking voice, deep knowledge of her subject matter, and comfort with extemporaneous speaking make Sylvia an excellent guest.” ~Bonnie D. Graham, Producer/Host: “Up Close & Personal” “Dr. Lafair gives us a high powered microscope to see what goes on at work that we often miss. Her presentation is a unique, fresh view of how relationships work and what we need to know for productive collaboration.” ~Bill Lockwood, Executive Director, American Society for Automation in Pharmacy “Sylvia’s message connects the dots when she talks about transforming conflict as a better way. Her insights into behavior patterns are amazing and she reminds us to look at the internal baggage that gets in our way. She’s very inspirational and sends an important message for all leaders at every level.” ~Pam Stein, Manager, Training and Organizational Development, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners, Port Charlotte, Florida “The very first session I attended was on Leadership and Conflict by Sylvia Lafair, PhD, President of CEO – Creative Energy Options, Inc., and author of “Don’t Bring It to Work”. Sylvia made a simple, yet very profound statement that we have to begin to see separating who we are at work and who we are at home is really just an illusion. Boom!! She is so right – who we are and the things we experience at home, does affect us at work. We all deal with conflict in different ways. The problem is we get stuck into patterns in times of conflict and fall back on repetitive reactions. Understanding common patterns in people — and what affect these patterns can have on the team — is a critical part of dealing with conflicts that can arise due to these patterns. This is crucial to keeping the people on your team engaged in a productive and trusting work environment.” ~Chirs Havrilla, from article on Recruiterchicks.com about the Atlanta SHRM Conference 2011 “As one of the foremost women in business, Dr. Sylvia Lafair sets an outstanding example in understanding and practical experience to guide women everywhere into the kind of leadership roles where they can truly make a difference. It is a privilege and an honor to welcome Sylvia to our WomenSpeak community as one of the world’s amazing women who Connect4Good.” ~Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, Psy.D., Founder of WomenSpeak.com and WomenConnect4Good Foundation, Inc., Author: Timeless Women Speak: Feeling Youthful
“Dr. Sylvia Lafair is a dynamic and gifted speaker, who really understands what is going on with today’s employees. We invited Dr. Lafair to speak for the PA Chamber’s 2009 Annual Human Resources Conference, where she spoke on “Don’t Bring It to Work – Decoding Office Politics.” She received such outstanding reviews on that we invited her back to serve as our keynote speaker for the 2010 Annual Human Resources Conference to present “21st Century Leadership for a 21st Century Workforce.” Once again, she wowed the audience. Any organization that invites Dr. Lafair to speak will walk away with a first-rate program and happy attendees.” ~Sue Smith, Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce
“Sylvia Lafair’s presentation at Suburban Philadelphia EWomen Event was dynamic and I was immediately engaged with her every word. This was an eye-opening and thought –provoking presentation to learn what really drives our behavior and why we react certain ways. I highly recommend attending one of Sylvia Lafair’s presentations.” ~Kathleen Dugan, Dugan Insurance Agency Chester Springs, PA
“”As a Trainer, I am constantly in search of new ideas, concepts and perspectives. When I came across Sylvia’s book, I could not put it down. It was so compelling! It has helped me understand my participants better. Most of them were shocked to discover how their familial relationships and experiences affected their work life. I was able to assist them more effectively through their challenging habits and behaviours. Well done Sylvia!” ~Shafizal Shahidan
“Office politics are tricky and this is not a subject taught in class, large employers say there is no such thing but I live “it” every day. Sylvia Lafair was the best speaker I have ever experienced that could tactfully tell everyone what “it” is. Everyone was pulled in. My friend told me I would be missing out if I didn’t hear her speak…I am so glad I went.” ~Suzonna Warrenton, CEO & Founder of Tatin International Marketing LLC, P R & Marketing Consultants
“Frequently on webinars, I feel that the facilitator is rushed and that information is skimmed over leaving those listening wanting more information. Sylvia had a great balance of giving a lot of detailed, yet useful information that I felt was immediately applicable. The graphic illustration that accompanied her dialogue simply helped to visualize and organize your thoughts, not merely following along on a detailed PowerPoint presentation. It was more as if someone was writing your own notes for you into a fun, colorful, and simple format. Additionally, people were given resources to seek out more information after the call. I look forward to another webinar with Sylvia and/or CEO!” ~Heather Renee’ Vasquez, Director of Human Resources, Modern Salon and Spa, Charlotte, NC
“Sylvia LaFair–Interesting guest and topic–kept the phones ringing.” ~Joanie Greggains, KGO Radio, San Francisco
“Sylvia Lafair, author of “Don’t Bring It to Work” recently spoke for the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. Our members were engaged and intrigued by her presentation. She provided tools for action and concepts of substance for deeper professional enrichment. I would recommend Sylvia for audiences of all sizes and disciplines. Her topic crosses all job functions, and concentrates on how we can build strong relationships, regardless of job title.” ~Angela Kubisky, Executive Vice President, Membership and Marketing, Morris County Chamber of Commerce
“Sylvia Lafair effortlessly transformed the information in her book, “Don’t Bring It to Work”, into an intelligent, fluid conversation on my “Up Close & Personal” live radio show. Her pleasant speaking voice, deep knowledge of her subject matter, and comfort with extemporaneous speaking make Sylvia an excellent guest.” ~Bonnie D. Graham, Producer/Host: “Up Close & Personal”
“Dr. Lafair gives us a high powered microscope to see what goes on at work that we often miss. Her presentation is a unique, fresh view of how relationships work and what we need to know for productive collaboration.” ~Bill Lockwood, Executive Director, American Society for Automation in Pharmacy
“Sylvia’s message connects the dots when she talks about transforming conflict as a better way. Her insights into behavior patterns are amazing and she reminds us to look at the internal baggage that gets in our way. She’s very inspirational and sends an important message for all leaders at every level.” ~Pam Stein, Manager, Training and Organizational Development, Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners, Port Charlotte, Florida
“The very first session I attended was on Leadership and Conflict by Sylvia Lafair, PhD, President of CEO – Creative Energy Options, Inc., and author of “Don’t Bring It to Work”. Sylvia made a simple, yet very profound statement that we have to begin to see separating who we are at work and who we are at home is really just an illusion. Boom!! She is so right – who we are and the things we experience at home, does affect us at work. We all deal with conflict in different ways. The problem is we get stuck into patterns in times of conflict and fall back on repetitive reactions. Understanding common patterns in people — and what affect these patterns can have on the team — is a critical part of dealing with conflicts that can arise due to these patterns. This is crucial to keeping the people on your team engaged in a productive and trusting work environment.” ~Chirs Havrilla, from article on Recruiterchicks.com about the Atlanta SHRM Conference 2011
“As one of the foremost women in business, Dr. Sylvia Lafair sets an outstanding example in understanding and practical experience to guide women everywhere into the kind of leadership roles where they can truly make a difference. It is a privilege and an honor to welcome Sylvia to our WomenSpeak community as one of the world’s amazing women who Connect4Good.” ~Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, Psy.D., Founder of WomenSpeak.com and WomenConnect4Good Foundation, Inc., Author: Timeless Women Speak: Feeling Youthful
