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Nicholas Mukhtar is a respected figure in public health and business consulting. His robust career foundation originated in Detroit, Michigan. He initiated his journey by establishing Healthy Detroit, a venture to elevate community health standards. Today, he extends his profound expertise nationwide, providing strategic insights and operational guidance to diverse clients. Nicholas’s formative years were spent in Detroit, where he embarked on his academic path at the University of Dayton as a Chaminade Scholar. He completed his bachelor’s degree at Wayne State University in 2013 and later pursued graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, earning dual Master's degrees in Public Policy and Public Health in 2017. Identifying a critical gap in Detroit’s public health services in 2012, Nicholas founded Healthy Detroit. This nonprofit organization was created to tackle the city’s health disparities through innovative and accessible health programs. Under his leadership, the organization garnered over $100 million in funding, enabling it to launch and sustain various health initiatives. By 2017, the organization had grown significantly, managing a yearly budget of $15 million, a testament to his strategic prowess and ability to attract substantial funding. In 2017, seeking to expand his influence beyond Detroit, Nicholas launched Healthy Communities, a consultancy based in Washington, D.C. The firm specialized in providing strategic advice on public policy and health initiatives to high-profile clients, including Speaker Paul Ryan and Senators Rand Paul and Tim Scott, and collaborating with the White House's Office of American Innovation. Nicholas further extended his professional scope by founding Tera Strategies in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This management consulting firm provides strategic advice to enhance operational efficiencies and achieve business objectives for various clients, including family offices and corporate organizations. Nicholas is lauded for his leadership and strategic acumen in public health, wealth management, and business consulting. Fluent in English and Arabic and continually improving his Spanish, his linguistic skills enhance his ability to engage with a global clientele effectively.
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Elise Blouin is an esteemed leader in the Canadian corporate sector. Her career spans over thirty years of dedicated service to Fortune 500 companies. Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, sales, and business development, where she has consistently demonstrated her ability to elevate corporate performance and drive substantial growth on both national and international fronts. Her leadership style combines strategic insight with practical execution, making her a transformative figure in every organization she has led. As the CEO of Portfolio Management Holdings since 2009, Blouin has propelled the company to new heights. Her most ambitious project to date under this role is the development of the Nomi Resort Club, a $50 million luxury resort and residence. Situated in South Algonquin, this state-of-the-art development spans 850 acres and includes a 40,000-square-foot facility that offers 51 luxurious units along with 1,800 feet of waterfront on Benoir Lake. This project highlights her visionary leadership and commitment to integrating high-quality living with environmental sustainability. Under Blouin’s stewardship, Portfolio Management Holdings has expanded its real estate portfolio and enhanced its operational capabilities through strategic investments exceeding $4 million. These initiatives have strengthened the company’s market presence and bolstered its financial foundations. Her approach to business is marked by her adeptness at navigating complex financial structures and her skill in fostering robust growth through innovative strategies. Before her tenure at Portfolio Management Holdings, Blouin was pivotal at Symantec Corporation in Canada as the Executive Director of Sales Operations. Her tenure there was characterized by strategic overhauls that significantly boosted the company’s sales operations and revenue generation. Her efforts led to securing key contracts that enhanced Symantec’s standing in the tech industry and underscored her capability to manage high-value negotiations. Susan Elizabeth (Elise) Blouin also made substantial contributions at Bell Canada, where she initially served as Director of Enterprise Sales before progressing to Executive Director of Enterprise Solutions and sales. In these roles, she was renowned for her strategic leadership in overhauling sales strategies, dramatically increasing the company’s revenues, and expanding its influence in the telecommunications sector. Her strategic acumen was showcased at AT&T Canada, where she served as Director of Strategic Alliance Partners and Senior Manager of Complex Deals, Enterprise. In these capacities, Blouin excelled in forging strategic partnerships and securing substantial commercial agreements that underscored her negotiation prowess and deep understanding of the telecommunications landscape.
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My name is Renata, I am a trained and certified language teacher, intercultural trainer, and communication skills coach and the owner of URBAN Training and Services. My mission is to help people communicate successfully in their own language, in a foreign language, and across cultures and to support diverse and virtual teams turn their cognitive diversity into an asset and collaborate effectively. I pride myself on making a difference in people's lives, supporting their transitions, and use my skills, knowledge, and experience to help my clients thrive in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment. I also support expats and provide intercultural relocation support. I have lived and worked mainly in Germany, the UK, Italy, and the US, have visited many countries around the world and have learned a lot from my highly diverse and international clientele. I speak English, German, Italian, and French and have a basic understanding of Spanish and Portuguese. I can draw on more than 25 years of experience working for global corporations, training institutions, and as an independent trainer, coach, and consultant. Topics I usually cover as a speaker include: - intercultural communication - working effectively across borders - how to effectively manage a diverse team - how to build listening and speaking agility to improve communication with non-native speakers - how to become an effective presenter and feel more at ease with public speaking (can include cultural differences) - the importance of executive presence (can include cultural differences) - country-specific presentations including cultural differences, e.g. Germany - cultural relocation support: how to prepare, alleviate culture shock, and ace your expat assignment For more information about myself and the services I offer, visit my website: https://renataurbantraining.com or find me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/renataurbantraining
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I am 911 dispatcher communications consultant, writer and speaker with 26 years experience in the field. I am the creator of Communications Mapping (a system that maps the interactions between 911 Telecommunicators and the public, identifying errors in those interactions and how to correct them) as well as the Angry Customer Protocol (how to deal effectively with angry callers). I have received a number of citations and awards during my career including Life Saver and Stork (assisting in the delivering of a baby) awards.
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Tressa Bush is a freelance journalist, media producer, and community leader with a deep passion for storytelling and historical preservation. Based in Chestnut Mound, Tennessee, she has built a career that blends broadcasting, tourism development, and event management, using her skills to engage communities and bring history to life. As the founder of the Smith County Historical Tourism Society (SCHTS), Tressa has played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Tennessee’s rich history, particularly Tennessee’s role in World War II U.S. Army field training exercises, known as the Tennessee Maneuvers. Under her leadership, the nonprofit has grown into a major educational initiative, organizing large-scale living history events that attract visitors nationwide. Her fundraising, event planning, and volunteer coordination expertise has made SCHTS a vital part of Tennessee’s cultural tourism landscape. Before launching SCHTS, Tressa worked as a producer, writer, and editor for Wilson County Television (WCTV), where she developed original programming, managed social media, and handled live broadcasts. Her work at the Wilson County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau further sharpened her ability to market local destinations, while her time as a reporter for Tennessee Crossroads and other major news outlets gave her a platform to share compelling stories about the people and places of Tennessee. Her journalism career includes award-winning work at the Carthage Courier, where she earned two Tennessee State Press Awards for feature writing. With a degree in Mass Communications from Middle Tennessee State University, she has spent years refining her ability to connect with audiences through video, print, and digital media.
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Michelle Mellon is the founder/CEO/Chief Storyteller of WordBird, a storytelling consultancy supporting social impact organizations and businesses that are led by women and people of color. She has over 25 years of experience applying storytelling to marketing and messaging initiatives in agency, in-house, and freelance roles as a content, copy- and ghostwriter and editor. Michelle is also a published author, with two short fiction collections and dozens of stories in anthologies and magazines.
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Founder of the Schuitema Group | Leadership & Human Excellence Expert | Author & Global Consultant Etsko Schuitema is a visionary thinker whose work on leadership and human excellence is reshaping the way we understand trust, commitment, and organisational success. As the founder of the Schuitema Group and the originator of the Care & Growth model, Etsko has spent over four decades helping organisations around the world cultivate leadership that empowers, rather than controls—creating environments where both people and businesses thrive. Born into a mining family in Johannesburg, South Africa, Etsko’s career began with an Honours degree in Social Anthropology from the University of the Witwatersrand. He then joined the Chamber of Mines of South Africa as a researcher, focusing on workplace conflict in the country’s gold mines. His deep study of trust and commitment in high-conflict environments led to the development of the Care & Growth model—an approach that has since transformed industries worldwide. Etsko’s work is not just theoretical; it has been implemented successfully across mining, telecommunications, financial services, retail, and manufacturing, influencing the way leaders engage with their teams. His philosophy is rooted in the belief that true leadership is about giving, rather than taking, and that sustainable success is built on intent, integrity, and service. A sought-after consultant and speaker, Etsko has worked across Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, bringing his ground-breaking insights to organisations and individuals striving for excellence. He has authored eight books on leadership, intent, and personal development, offering profound perspectives on both organisational and psychological transformation. Beyond his corporate work, Etsko is a teaching shaykh in the Darqawi Shadhili Sufi order and leads a Sufi Centre near Johannesburg, where he continues to explore the deeper dimensions of human purpose and excellence. Etsko’s message is timely and timeless—a call for a shift in leadership that places growth, care, and ethical intent at the heart of human progress. His insights are shaping the future of leadership, and his impact is only beginning to be felt on a truly global scale.
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Larry Hirschfield is the founder and sole owner of ELH Mgmt., a New York City-based firm specializing in affordable housing development, property management, and general contracting. With decades of experience in rehabilitating distressed properties and creating new affordable housing opportunities, Hirschfield has played a significant role in stabilizing and revitalizing neighborhoods throughout New York City.
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Oforiwaa Pee Agyei-Boakye is a researcher and strategist with experience solving social and business challenges in private, public, and non-profit sectors using geospatial data. She has a Geography and City Planning background coupled with market research and business development experiences. She specializes in evaluating the impacts of public transit investments and empowering businesses to make data-driven, sustainable, and profitable decisions by incorporating geographic insights (Location/geospatial intelligence strategies) into strategic planning and operations. Her work leverages geographic information science (GIS), geospatial data science, econometrics, and big data practices to optimize business performance and promote sustainable development. By bridging the gap between academic research and practical solutions, she fosters innovation in sustainable urban development and business strategies.
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George Dupont From the Ice to the Boardroom: Teaching Leaders to Win Under Pressure I’ve spent my life chasing one question: What separates a good team from a great one — one that wins again and again, especially when the pressure’s on? As a professional hockey captain and coach, I learned that talent might get you on the scoreboard — but it doesn’t build dynasties. Mindset, leadership, and culture do. Later, as a senior business executive, I saw the same patterns. The highest-performing teams weren’t the most talented — they were the most aligned, intentional, and resilient. That’s the core of my work now: Helping leaders and teams close the gap between potential and performance by building clarity, accountability, and high-performance systems that actually hold up under pressure. I believe talent sets the floor — but leadership and culture raise the ceiling. My job is helping teams reduce the gap between the two. I speak from real-world experience — not theory. I’ve captained championship teams, coached pros, led corporate turnarounds, and advised 180+ teams and organizations across industries. The results? Multi-million dollar revenue gains. Improved retention. Clearer leadership. Stronger trust. And cultures that stop relying on individuals — and start functioning as systems. My speaking is rooted in the same philosophy I coach: Leadership is a skill. Culture is a system. Performance is a result. I teach frameworks like DynastyDNA OS™, The 12 Non-Negotiables of Champion Leadership, The Alignment OS and The Champion’s Edge Diffusion Model™ — built to help teams lead with purpose, align with clarity, and execute with consistency. Whether I’m speaking to executives, athletes, or high-performing teams, my goal is always the same: To help people stop relying on raw talent — and start building systems that create repeatable, resilient success. Let’s raise the standard — and build something that lasts.
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Vibert Noble is a keen solar eclipse chaser and has travelled to experience six eclipses to date, with further trips planned in 2026, 2027 and 2028 to Spain, Egypt, and Australia or New Zealand respectively. He loves to travel in general and visits Lapland in January every year to experience the changing of the seasons from polar night to midwinter. He’s also a regular visitor to La Palma, has undertaken several US road trips and even recently voyaged to Svalbard in the Arctic. For the last four years Vibert has lived in the Vale of Belvoir and loves walking in the local area. He’s also a member of a local independent cinema in Nottingham and attends concerts within the wonderfully intimate atmosphere of the Union Chapel every few months. As well as watching solar eclipses, Vibert enjoys star gazing in general, both from his home, or when on holiday; he usually packs an 80 mm refractor telescope or 15 x 50 IS pair of binoculars when going on vacation. When at home, Vibert relishes trying various English wines, and he has visited Chapel Down and Three Choirs Vineyard, among others. The latter is located in the heart of Gloucestershire and is one of the oldest vineyards in England. Vibert is a long-standing fan of Crystal Palace F.C. and still attends around 10 games every season, despite his new home in the East Midlands. He has also enjoyed watching his local Hundred cricket team, the Trent Rockets, over the last few seasons. Vibert has recently begun learning Spanish, something he hopes will be useful during his next trip to La Palma.
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Val Harkless is a seasoned fraud specialist and advocate specializing in financial crimes, asset forfeiture, and victim assistance. With more than a decade of experience supporting federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI and DOJ's OCDETF as well as financial crime victims, she offers a unique perspective on the complexities of crypto-related crimes and the challenges victims face in recovering their assets. Her deep understanding of financial fraud makes her an invaluable speaker for organizations seeking to educate and support individuals affected by a myriad of financial crimes.
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