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Great Women Speakers Presents . . . Outstanding Women Speakers
Linda Bernardi
CEO, Successful Entrepreneur and Technologist |
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>>Testimonials
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These are testimonials from participants from various classes and sessions (half-day, full-day, multiple days) in the US and internationally. |
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“For organizations seeking to unleash the full potential of their people, the Bernardi Leadership Institute training is a powerful tool and worthwhile investment. Linda Bernardi is an impactful and insightful instructor who is able to inspire greatness in individuals as they seek to achieve success within organizations. Designed as an interactive learning experience, the program is ideal for corporations, entrepreneurs, students and every other organization where the individuals are the most valued asset.”
Sharon Vosmek, CEO, Astia |
“While there are many who claim to be leadership experts, Linda Bernardi is in a different category – her curriculum is grounded in her own experience as a successful technology executive and entrepreneur. She is one of the most dynamic speakers I have ever heard on the topics of leadership and career advancement. She had the audience on her feet! Workshop participants left inspired, energized, and ready to take the next step in their career.”
Caroline Simard, PhD
Director of Research
Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology |
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“Linda Bernardi’s Leadership class proved to be extremely practical and engaging for anyone who aspires to become an entrepreneur or seek career progression. Linda’s experience, as an entrepreneur and investor is very inspiring and refreshing. She brings a perspective where each of us has the ability to become a leader, but you must be willing to embark on a challenging but not impossible journey. In this workshop, be prepared to engage your thinking and be open to be pushed outside your comfort zone. I would recommend this class for anyone aspiring to progress both professionally and personally.”
MBA candidate
London School of Business |
“Bernardi's presentations were excellent. I could see how she used her strengths, focus, intelligence, tenacity to move forward into positions of great influence and great jobs.”
Technical Marketing Engineering Manager |
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“As for Linda all I can say is WOW!!”
TL R&D Engineer |
“The highlight of the class was Linda Bernardi!”
Vice President |
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“Linda Bernardi has an excellent presence and aura of confidence around her.” – Engineer |
“Linda was awesome!!!! Definitely a role model for women in technology.”
Senior Program Manager |
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“Linda impressed me with her passion. She is truly a woman of leadership!” – Operations Engineering Manager |
“All speakers were excellent - Linda was beyond excellent.”
Systems Manager |
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ProVoke: The Necessity of the Culture of Disruption in Order to Innovate!
In her book Provoke, entrepreneur and “innovation provocateur” Linda Bernardi reveals the hate and denial with which organizations of all sizes approach provocative, disruptive ideas—and why embracing this discomfort and anxiety is the only path to true innovation, consistent growth and long-term prosperity.
As a speaker, she shatters common misconceptions about business and innovation in order to reveal some startling truths:
- All organizations, no matter how seemingly enlightened, react to the idea of disruption with rage, fear, denial and rejection
- Disruption through acquisition is impossible
- Access to big money and the drive to build startups for the purpose of being acquired is destroying innovation
Most important, Linda asserts that only by creating a collaborative, global “culture of disruption,” in which provocative questions and creative destruction are nurtured and encouraged at all levels of the chain of command, can organizations maintain the innovative fire that ultimately leads to excellence. In other words, if you want to be successful, get ready to be uncomfortable.
Provoke will be released mid October 2011; the launch is going to be in India and China — hotbeds of innovation. (India, China, Russia, South America and yes, of course the US … the ecosystem of the Culture of Disruption is global, collaborative and is NOW). |
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In addition to being the founder of the Bernardi Leadership Institute, Linda Bernardi is an avid and active technologist. As a visionary, she believes in the importance of disruptive technologies setting the stage for emerging and critical technology innovation. In 2001 Linda founded ConnecTerra, Inc. in Cambridge, Mass, the leading software provider connecting RFID technology to large enterprise IT. She is the co-author of patents (pending) in the field of RFID. ConnecTerra was one of the key enablers for integrating the RFID* technology into the mass market. As the CEO, Linda successfully grew the business, and sold ConnecTerra to BEA Systems in 2006. Currently Linda is founder and senior partner of StraTerra Partners, a technology strategy consulting firm that is actively engaged with technology innovations. She is also an investor in innovative technology companies.
Linda Bernardi is a recognized business leader. Her global senior executive experience includes BBN (Bolt, Beranek & Newman), PPD (Pharmaceutical Product Development) and Capgemini. Linda currently serves on the boards of the SETI Institute, the Anita Borg Institute, and the International Museum of Women. She is on the council of advisors for Astia, and has been heavily involved in matters of women and leadership.
Linda offers a very dynamic and energizing experience for those who are interested in exploring and perfecting their leadership skills. She customizes each keynote, seminar, workshop and executive coaching session to address the specific needs of the participants.
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