At a time of political and technological disruption, low trust, and high demands, Tina helps leaders make sense of the chaos and inspire them to achieve results.
Tina was a working-class girl who left school at sixteen determined to make it as a secretary. She went on to become a Cabinet Minister and Leader of the House of Lords.
The real story isn’t about where she started, but about why she succeeded – and how far she went with her approach.
And that story has never been more relevant for leaders in a world of political and technological turbulence and at a time when public trust in institutions is low – because it’s about bridging divides and building coalitions to foster trust and get results.
Throughout Tina’s working life, she’s used the sensibilities she grew up with and applied them to fixing tough problems.
Chief amongst the qualities she brought with her is one guiding principle: results only come when you truly understand the people you’re relying on or those affected by what you’re aiming to do.
That means listening to their anxieties, respecting their perspectives, and finding common ground even when experiences differ. Do that sincerely and you can build trust. Build trust, and you can make change happen.
It’s the approach she’s taken everywhere she’s worked, from Downing Street to the BBC, from passing Equal Marriage into law to leading major institutions.
And it’s why she’s achieved so much.
Book Tina to speak at your event and you will get:
Straight-talking insights, real stories, and practical lessons leaders can use to —
She helps executives make sense of the public, political and tech forces causing disruption and demanding change – where these forces are coming from, what and who is influencing whom, and why.
She draws on the highs and lows from every stage of her career to illustrate how people of very different backgrounds can work together to achieve great things – and why what she calls the ‘credentials of character’ are essential to bridging divides.
Informed by extensive research from Yonder alongside her well-honed skills, she shows how to understand where other people are coming from, to develop a persuasive case for change, and to bring people with you to deliver it.
Read about Yonder Consulting’s “Clockface” model.
Earning Trust to get results: are people really less trustful and is it vital to be trusted to achieve lasting change?
Turbulent times: if we can’t go back to a time when we felt less divided, how can we create a new normal?
Character vs Academic credentials: do ‘credentials of character’ matter more than academic achievements to being a great leader?
“Tina took the time to learn about our needs ahead of the talk and tailored her approach to the context of our locality and our learners, ensuring they saw a bit of their lives in the parts of hers she discussed throughout the talk. Students were engaged throughout and felt compelled to ask questions which were brilliantly and honestly fielded by Tina.”
“Baroness Stowell has supported Deloitte and Enders Analysis at the Media and Telecoms Conference and related events with excellent regulatory and market insight, sharing her deep industry understanding and engagement with CEO level audiences from across the TMT sectors. A big thank you.”
“Tina Stowell is an excellent public speaker… she has spoken several times, to great acclaim, at the annual Battle of Ideas festival…. She is always meticulously-well prepared and researched but has an accessible and engaging style that draws you in… Highly professional, concise, great fun but serious – I highly recommend Tina.”