Speaking Engagements
Green business and living expert, entrepreneur and author, Anca Novacovici speaks on topics such as green business and consumer trends, changing mindset and behavior, transitioning to a green economy, and the green advantage. Audiences include businesses, non-profit organizations, colleges and universities, conferences and government agencies.
To request Anca for your next event contact her directly at anca@eco-coach.com.
“If there is one thing that Anca did, and did in an exceptional way, is to open the eyes of attendees regarding the lifestyle changes that collectively can potentially have a huge impact on the future health of the environment. Anca’s session is hugely worthwhile!”
- A. Curtis, Booz Allen Hamilton
“Anca did an excellent job and provided us with actionable information to get started right away. Wish we had more time. Great job!”
- E.W., NEA Retirees Conference
Sample Topics
The Case for Going Green for Businesses
Going green can save money, improve brand image and attract new customers. Companies large and small have successfully done it, and become wiser in the process. What have they done and what lessons did they learn?
Green Your Work 101
Greening the workplace can only be successful if everyone ‘buys in’. What are some simple steps that everyone can take at work that don’t require a significant investment of time and money? What information do you need to get started?
Green Your Home 101
‘Going green’ can be intimidating – there is so much to do, many people are not sure where to start. But it does not have to be confusing or expensive. Certain steps provide a ‘bigger bang for the buck’ and facilitate the transition to a greener lifestyle.
Gaining Credibility with Going Green
Consumers are becoming increasingly weary of ‘green’ claims made by companies. There are steps you can take, however, to show that you and your company are sincere. What can you do and what will it take to get there?
Green Trends in the Business World
Things are moving quickly in the ‘green’ arena, and businesses must keep up in order to remain competitive. Some trends are becoming part of corporate culture while others are being discarded. Which trends should your business be aware of?
Engaging Your Employees
Greening the workplace is a joint effort – employees and management must be on board. What can you do to get everyone in the organization excited about the change? How do you incorporate ‘green’ into daily corporate culture?
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Speaking Schedule
CarbonFree DC, June 2009. Topic: Green Jobs in the Metro DC area.
WIN, June 2009. Topic: Growing a business 2.0.
GW Climate Action Conference, April 2009. Topic: Sustainability in a business context.
Go Green America Expo, March 2009. Topic: Starting a Green Team.
Women's Counsel on Energy & the Environment (WCEE), February 2009. Topic: SB NOW Green Business Certification Program & Eco-Coach partnership.
Alliance for Workplace Excellence, January 2009. Topic: Thinking strategically when going green.
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Select Past Speaking Engagements
Live Green EcoFeast, November 2008. Topic: Going green at home.
CarbonFreeDC, October 2008. Topic: Saving money: energy efficiency at work and at home.
GreenConnected Conference, John Hopkins University, October 2008. Topic: Green & the bottom line.
Latino Economic Development Corporation, September 2008. Topic:Green commercial and residential cleaning.
Fairfax County Schools, September 2008. Topic: Going green at home.
NEA Annual Conference, June 2008. Topic: Green at home and in schools.
Dulles Chamber of Commerce, June 2008. Topic: Sustainability in the work place.
Simplicity Matters Earth Institute, May 2008. Topic: Simple steps to get started on the green path.
George Washington Climate Action Conference, May 2008. Topic: Various green at work topics.
University of Maryland Entrepreneurship Conference, April 2008. Topic: Entrepreneurship in the 'green' realm.
DC Environmental Film Festival, March 2008. Topic: Peak oil's impact on businesses.
Greater Washington Board of Trade, February 2008. Topic: Introduction to sustainability.
DC Green Festival, November 2007. Topic: Local green businesses.
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