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Breaking New Ground is a transformative keynote crafted for organizations dedicated to empowering and advancing women in construction. Drawing on over 40 years as a pioneering force in a male-dominated industry, Lorna brings invaluable insights and proven strategies that support women in navigating and thriving within today’s evolving construction landscape.

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Breaking New Ground is a transformative keynote crafted for organizations dedicated to empowering and advancing women in construction. Drawing on over 40 years as a pioneering force in a male-dominated industry, Lorna brings invaluable insights and proven strategies that support women in navigating and thriving within today’s evolving construction landscape.

In Breaking New Ground, Lorna shares her personal journey from hands-on work in construction to leading major projects, including the $101 million Lowanna Beach Resort. Through compelling stories and hard-won lessons, she demonstrates how resilience, strategic thinking, and bold action have been essential not only for her success but also for breaking down barriers in the industry. Lorna’s keynote sheds light on the unique challenges women face, offering actionable insights that align with your mission to empower, train, and support the next generation of female leaders in construction.

This keynote is more than inspiration; it’s a call to action. Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of purpose, practical strategies, and the confidence to overcome industry obstacles, empowering them to make bold moves and reshape their own paths.

Breaking New Ground is the ideal keynote for organizations and companies committed to fostering an inclusive, progressive construction industry. Engage Lorna to ignite the courage, skill, and determination in your team, equipping them to rise and lead in an industry ready for change.

Your Attitude - Determines Your Altitude is an empowering speech that focuses on Lorna’s personal journey of tackling a formidable challenge: the $101 million dollar Lowanna Beach Resort project.

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Your Attitude - Determines Your Altitude is an empowering speech that focuses on Lorna’s personal journey of tackling a formidable challenge: the $101 million dollar Lowanna Beach Resort project. This speech delves into how embracing a courageous and positive attitude can transform seemingly insurmountable challenges into remarkable successes.

Lorna bravely and honestly shares the story of how she took on the ambitious and daunting task of leading the Lowanna Beach Resort project, a venture that demanded not only a significant financial commitment but also required immense strategic planning, resilience, and leadership skills. This project was not just a business endeavour; it was a test of tenacity, vision, and the ability to think outside the box.

Throughout this speech, Lorna focuses on the key messages of embracing big, hairy, audacious goals, the importance of a positive mindset in facing challenges, and the power of strategic thinking and effective resource management. Lorna aims to inspire the audience to not shy away from their own 'Lowanna Beach Resort' - their personal or professional challenging opportunities - but instead to approach them with confidence, determination, and a belief in their capabilities.

This speech is a call to action for everyone to recognize that their attitude plays a crucial role in their journey to success. It's about encouraging the audience to dream big, plan strategically, and act boldly, demonstrating that with the right mindset, any challenge can be a gateway to extraordinary achievements.

Trailblazer Tales: Women Who Dare is an inspiring speech where Lorna shares her own personal journey (alongside a few example stories of other remarkable women) having boldly navigated through life's challenges to achieve extraordinary success.

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Trailblazer Tales: Women Who Dare is an inspiring speech where Lorna shares her own personal journey (alongside a few example stories of other remarkable women) having boldly navigated through life's challenges to achieve extraordinary success. Drawing from her experiences of overcoming significant obstacles, such as a severe car accident and financial betrayal, and rising to lead a $101 million property project, this speech is testament to the power of resilience, strategic thinking, and unyielding determination. Lorna weaves these narratives with key messages of self-belief, taking radical responsibility, and the importance of mentorship. The speech is designed to empower the audience, particularly women, to recognize their innate potential and to dare to break through their own ceilings. It's about showing that with the right attitude, a 'anything is possible' mindset, and effective strategy, every challenge can be transformed into an opportunity for growth and success.