Publications, Press & Speaking Events
Thought leadership shaped across keynote stages, national panels, global podcasts, published work, and leadership sessions at national business summits. Allana’s contributions reflect a consistent focus on leadership that advances human potential while strengthening organizational performance. Her work examines the systems, behaviors, and cultural conditions that enable people to excel and businesses to grow, offering leaders evidence-informed perspectives on what it takes to build resilient, high-performing, human-centered organizations in an increasingly complex world.
Plenary Panel Speaker | “Redefining EVP for the Modern Workforce”
International Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience Institute – Muskoka, ON – 2025
Finals Judge | RampUp Weekend Startup Business Competition
Hosted by North Forge – Winnipeg, MB – 2025
Keynote Speaker | “Lessons in Business and Leadership”
White Board Collective / Pinball Foundation – Toronto, ON (virtual) – 2025
Podcast Guest | “The Journey from Psychology to Business Leadership”
Beyond Titles with Kendra Johnson – Toronto, ON (virtual) – 2025
Breakout Session Speaker | “Turning Fear & Self Doubt Into Fuel for Growth”
Winnipeg Women's Conference – Winnipeg, MB – 2025
Podcast Guest | “The Business of People with Allana Schmidt”
Land the Job You Love - Top 5 Most Streamed Episodes – Toronto, ON (virtual) – 2024
Newsletter Interviewee | "2-Minute Grit Check with Allana Schmidt"
Facing the Uncomfortable with Bob Molle Newsletter – Vancouver, BC (virtual) – 2024
Keynote Speaker | “Difficult Conversations”
Alliance Retreat – Kenora, ON – 2024
Plenary Panel Speaker | "Leadershift"
QNET Manitoba Leadership Conference – Winnipeg, MB – 2024
Breakout Session Panel Speaker | "Moving Forward with DEI in the Workplace"
QNET Manitoba Leadership Conference – Winnipeg, MB – 2023
Speaker | “Living A Life of Your Own Design”
St. Mary's Academy International Women's Day Career Conference – Winnipeg, MB – 2022
Keynote Speaker | "Leadership Blind Spots"
New Flyer Industries Annual Sales Meeting – Winnipeg, MB – 2018
Contact
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Looking forward to connecting soon!