Linda Farquhar | SpeakerHub

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An engaging and relatable speaker and panelist on the

topics of women in business, professional dress, entrepreneurship, and fashion technology,

Linda Farquhar is Founder and CEO of entreDonovan, a company specializing in custom womenswear. Linda is a Wharton MBA who enjoyed a successful career in finance and investment research before leaving that role to found the fashion-tech company she currently runs. Through professional training and experience, she has developed unique insights into the role of image in the changing workplace.

Ms. Farquhar is a Certified Master Custom Clothier (CTDA), and a Certified Image Consultant – Corporate (SIP). She is also becoming a prolific writer and blogger on subjects of interest to women in business and other topics.

Current position (2)

Founder/CEO

entreDonovan

Founder/CEO

entreDonovan Wholesale

Achievements (2)

Best of Delaware - Women's Business Clothes, Delaware Today

Voted Best in Delaware - Women's Business Clothes, Upstate in Delaware Today 2017, 2016, and 2015.

TEDx: Dropped Change: Insiders’ Tendency to Reject Innovati

Developed and delivered TEDx talk entitled “Dropped Change: Insiders’ Tendency to Reject Innovation” on the topic of innovation and how those most knowledgeable about a given product or industry are often the ones least receptive to innovation.

Degrees (2)

MBA

The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

1991 to 1993

BS Management, Economics minor, with highest honors

Rutgers University

1981 to 1987

Presentations

Presentations (1)

Intentional Dressing: Harnessing the Subtle Power of Image Regardless of Your Dress Code

As dress codes have become more casual, it’s gotten more confusing to navigate what’s appropriate. Women have myriad options and, like it or not, they are judged more harshly than men.
My program addresses first impressions, lasting impressions, representing one's self and one's firm's "brand" through image,
determining where on the image spectrum to present...and how one can better align, if necessary.
Contemporary examples of women at various levels of the workforce.
Wardrobe tips, faux pas, money savers, and other goodies.

Past talks (3)

Intentional Dressing: Harnessing the Subtle Power of Image Regardless of Your Dress Code

IBM Summit Training Program (8 cohorts in 2019)

Armonk, NY

January 17, 2019

Intentional Dressing: Harnessing the Subtle Power of Image Regardless of Your Dress Code

IBM Summit Training Program (8 cohorts in 2019)

Armonk, NY

March 20, 2019

Intentional Dressing: Harnessing the Subtle Power of Image Regardless of Your Dress Code

IBM Summit Training Program (8 cohorts in 2019)

Armonk, NY

May 8, 2019

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Linda Farquhar - Intentional Dressing for Women, Regardless of Dress Code

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Expertise (4)

Business

Clients

Currently presenting to 8 cohorts of incoming trainees in IBM's Summit Training program for North America.

University of Delaware International MBA students

Wharton Women in Business - conference panelist

Women's networking organizations at local law firms and professional groups

Widener Law School

Awards & certifications (3)

National Grand Prize, Best Use of Innovation for Customer Experience

ComcastBusiness I4E Competition

2014

Certified Corporate Image Consultant

Studio for Image Professionals

2016

Certified Master Custom Clothier

Custom Tailors and Designers Association

2015