Edward Niam-founder and creator of “Live Your Life of Purpose”, his signature program, which motivates, trains and inspires people to become creators of their own destiny & live a happy, healthy, more focused, productive, prosperous & fulfilling life.
Founder-Spiritual Inspiration Ministries, a multi-faith community whose primary focus is to oversee the extraordinary moment when two hearts join in matrimony. Also provided-commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, spiritual counseling, baptisms & end of life services. All are welcome regardless of your faith, beliefs & sexual orientation. Provides life/wellness coaching, pastoral counseling to Individuals, groups & corporate clients in Wilmington, NC & globally. Mission is to help people find and develop their own power to become happy, healthy, focused, productive, kind, compassionate and loving. Grand Master of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Healing Touch, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Meditation & has been helping people utilize the secrets of health/wellness therapies for 50 years.
Founded Tai Chi Institute USA & created ~The Movement of Life~ which provides training for all ages to improve their mental, physical & spiritual health through concepts found in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Founded Shan Sing School of Chinese Martial Arts-holds rank of Black Sash. Creator of Out of Danger, a self-defense system that provides the hands-on-skills needed to protect in any situation. Founder-Athlete Training USA utilizing the Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training “SWAT” program which helps athletes reach their full potential.
Founded Corporate Solutions, Inc. provided employment background screening, training & development to HR professionals. President-Niam Investigations, Inc., specialty combating white collar crime, prosecuted first industrial espionage case in Ohio, one of five in U.S. Was Director of Investigations for the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office focused on prosecuting criminal/civil fraud & public corruption. Authored published articles regarding employment background screening appeared in USA Today Magazine & Employment Management Today. Published articles Balanced Living & Inside Kung Fu Magazine re: Shaolin Kung Fu & Tai Chi.
BA-History/Political Science/Philosophy-University of Akron. Graduate-Summit County Sheriff’s Academy & Special Weapons and Tactics Training (SWAT). Served on boards: American Society for Industrial Security, Society for Human Resource Management, Information Systems Security Association, Children’s Ballet Theatre & Celebrity Golf Classic benefiting Make-a-Wish Foundation. Board member-Fitzgerald Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, College of Business Administration Alumni Board at U of Akron. Was president-Board of Trustees/faculty member-Dance Institute-U. of Akron. Taught Junior Achievement & “Akron After School Program” working with 1rst through 5th grade at-risk children.