Ginny Santos | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

Ginny Santos works exclusively with organizations that truly care about their people and want a healthy workplace culture. That’s why she founded Neolé, a training, facilitation and event production company that specializes in designing and facilitating team development and retreats that make a lasting impact— resulting in increased engagement, productivity and retention, and most importantly, a healthy workplace culture.

Everything she does is influenced by her drive to have a positive impact, and the practical skills and knowledge she developed while completing a Master’s of Science in Creativity and Change Leadership and several graduate certificates in Solution-Focused Coaching, Nutrition Sciences and Productive Thinking. Ginny is also a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University where she teaches creativity and entrepreneurship to executive MBA students.

Originally from Spain, she is an entrepreneurial mother, a digital geek and an enthusiastic dancer in the privacy of her kitchen.

Accreditations

- M.Sc. Creativity and Change Leadership

- B.A. of Political Science and Peace & Conflict Studies

- Certified FourSight Presenter and Master Trainer

- Certified Solution Focused Coach

- Certified Nutrition Science Coach

- Certified Stormz Digital Facilitator and Trainer

Expertise: Creativity & Innovation, Creative Problem Solving, FourSight Thinking Framework, Curriculum Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Facilitation, Collaborative Decision-Making, Nutrition For Optimal Brain Performance, Solution-Focused Coaching, Stakeholder And Community Consultation Design And Facilitation.

Languages: Ginny is fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Current position (1)

CEO

Neolé Inc.

Achievements (1)

National accreditation for businesses and organizations who meet a stringent set of standards to ensure 2SLGBTQI+ friendly spaces.

Degrees (3)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Peace & Conflict Studies

University of Toronto

1996 to 2000

Graduate Certificate in Creative Problem Solving and Change Leadership, Creativity and Innovation

State of University of New York College at Buffalo

2010 to 2011

Master of Science (M.Sc.), Creativity, Innovation and Change Leadership

State of University of New York College at Buffalo

2010 to 2012

Presentations

Presentations (2)

Creative Resilience: Navigating Challenges with Creative Thinking

This is an interactive course available in both half-day and full-day formats, adaptable for online or in-person delivery. Led by expert facilitators, the course integrates science-based lectures, case studies, coaching, and practical activities to enhance creative thinking skills.

Boost your personal capacity to handle stress, adapt to change, and thrive in uncertain environments. Creative Resilience is a transformative course designed to empower individuals with the creative thinking skills needed to effectively prevent overwhelm, manage stressors, navigate change, and stay productive in the modern workplace.

In this course, you will delve into the science of creative thinking and discover how to tap into your innate creativity for building resilience. Through engaging exercises and self-assessments, you will gain insights into your unique thinking style and learn how
to harness the power of creative problem solving to overcome challenges.

Work-Life Balance: From Wishful Thinking to Reality

Feel like you're constantly running on a hamster wheel, juggling work tasks, family dinners, and a smidge of 'me' time? We get it. You're committed to being your best at work and outside of work. But at the end of the day, there's this nagging question:
Can you keep up your performance at work without sacrificing your personal life?

Join us for 'Work-Life Balance: From wishful thinking to reality,' to find clarity and create a work-life harmony that resonates with your unique life chapter. Let's redefine work-life balance together.

This highly interactive course can be delivered either online or in-person. Our expert facilitators will combine science-based lectures, case studies, individual coaching, and practical activities to ensure you develop a clear approach to work-life balance that is well aligned with your personal and professional goals.

Workshops (2)

Leadership Wellness

1 hour

This interactive and transformative workshop focuses on Leadership Wellness, teaching participants how to manage the responsibilities of leadership while prioritizing their health.

Work-Life Balance: From Wishful Thinking to Reality

1 hour

Past talks (2)

UPWELL

Virtual

February 3, 2025

Leadership Wellness

Virtual

November 25, 2024