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I spent the first 25 years of my career working in senior leadership positions, for Fortune 100 companies, successfully delivering complex $100m projects, running $200m departments and leading global teams of over 1000 staff. I built a reputation as turnaround expert and when things were going badly I become the “go to” guy to get things fixed. This helped me develop an understanding of what causes things to fail, and what we need to do to make them successful, which led me to create the FAST Approach a repeatable process which helps people avoid failure and achieve amazing results. Now I write, coach and speak on leadership and share those experiences and my FAST Approach with my audiences, and I am also a Visiting Professor at Staffordshire University, Faculty of Business, Education and Law, where i have taught FAST to the Executive MBA Students. I have written 3 books, and over 900 articles on Leadership and my blog has won multiple accolades including #2 Top 15 Must Read Leadership Blog. I also write for Inc Magazine, Huffington Post, Business Insider and Addicted2Success.
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Raised with a hard work ethic, which she has honed with a will of steel, April Holmes has redefined what it means to be disabled. April was involved in a train accident in 2001 that resulted in the loss of her left leg below the knee. While she lay in her hospital bed, a doctor told her about the Paralympic Games and three goals were firmly implanted in her mind. She desired to wear the USA uniform. She wanted to break world records. She was determined to win gold medals. Since her career in Paralympic track & field began in 2002, Holmes has continued to succeed, improving each and every step of the way. Over her astonishing career, April was honored to wear the USA uniform at every major championship between 2002-2016. She has put together several undefeated seasons, broken IPC World Records fourteen times and American Records eighteen times in the 100, 200, 400 meters and the long jump, won 3 Paralympic medals (1 Gold, 2 Bronze); and 5 World Championship medals. With a commanding lead over the growing field of competitors, Holmes had a way of captivating track enthusiast with her grace and style. Off the track, Holmes runs the April Holmes Foundation, Inc. a non-profit organization assisting people with physical and learning disabilities with scholarships and medical equipment. Having completed her MBA in Marketing, Holmes uses her education to improve the awareness of people with disabilities. April was named by the International Paralympic Committee’s “Top 10 Women in Paralympic Sport”, NCAA 2015 Inspirational Athlete of the Year, US Anti-Doping Ambassador, assisted First Lady Michelle Obama on the “Let’s Move” Campaign, and recently spoke at the United Nations Sport & Social Impact Summit. April is a well-sought after corporate and motivational speaker and enjoys opportunities to share her life, medals and journey with others. She has electrified audiences with messages of motivation, diversity, leadership, and marketing. Some of her clients include: Walmart, Disney, Nike, Deloitte, EY, BMW and Hartford Insurance. April also assists companies in Olympic-themed sporting days to enhance the core values of teamwork, determination, discipline, and goal setting. Ms. Holmes is also an International Coaching Federation accredited Executive Coach, with a client roster that includes C-Suite, athletes and entrepreneurs. Now living in Orlando, FL, April is Co-Founder and CEO of the mobile app, HeroHangout which is a fan engagement, knowledge-sharing app that helps parents connect their teens, to their favorite SuperHeroes (influencers), for a unique learning experience, mentoring, and social impact. She also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., board member for US Center for SafeSport and NCAA Honors Committee.
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I help organisations build quality communicators and communication channels by offering communication-presentation skills training & film-video performance consultation. I have coached executives and conducted workshops in major corporations including: BHP Billiton, NIDA Corporate, CSC, Qantas, AMP Amplify, Westpac and the Commonwealth Bank. The core focus of this work is: 1. Executive presentation skills coaching 2. Customised communication-presentation skills workshops 3. Film-video media and online training auditing and performance consultancy Our design and delivery processes utilise a blend of acting methodologies, film directing techniques, traditional communication skills training and people leadership principles. The IP used comes from my 30 years of experience as a trainer, including 21 years as an organisational leader and executive trainer for three of Australia's most reputable performing arts institutions: NIDA, Actors Centre Australia and The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
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Merrian started her career as an article clerk in North Sydney, before setting out on an intrepid journey of work that took her to all parts of the globe. Travel is a great teacher. Merrian Styles, is the Expat Expert with over 20 years of expat experience and accumulated knowledge, she has also studied with Dr John Demartini, Deepak Chopra, Panache Desi, Claire Zammit, Katherine Woodward Thomas, Jean Houston, Christie Marie Sheldon, John Assaraf, Burt Goldman, and Vishen Lakhianai to name a few. In Merrian's training talks she shares the lessons she learned, the knowledge she gained and her heart felt and colourfull presentations are based on her Authentic Experiences. • eXpat-eXperience - At home and abroad * eXperience-Change – A transformational challenge * eX-experience – A road to recovery For a Media Kit or more information about any of the Authentic Experience Presentations, Talks and Workshops or an individual appointment Email: [email protected] or visit www.merrianstyles.com
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Raymond H Shinault Jr. went from a college dropout not once but twice to becoming a 20 plus year experienced professional truck driver to establish himself as an Author and an"Award Winning Speaker". He is regarded by many to be one of the most dynamic speakers that they have ever heard relating to leadership, personal and purposeful living development. Raymond's true desire is to instill practical steps for helping people discover their purpose in life. He wants to inspire them to see themselves better than they are. One of the keys to his success is customizing his presentations to speak to the unique needs of each organization or group. Raymond learned late in life that living his life on purpose was the only way to win in life. Raymond has discovered that making a decision to live your life on purpose takes planning. “As a truck driver you have to plan the trips you make in advance, following the road map to where your going and when you want to arrive at your destination. Setting goals and writing those goals down is much like planning a professional truck drivers trip says Raymond. "A truck driver makes certain that he knows where he's going and how he's going to get there. People sometimes need road map directions for planning a life of successful extraordinary living, preparing them for their future and the success that they will experience as a result. He is the author of the books Living Your Life's Purpose, Extraordinary Life Quotes and High School Dropout. This award winning motivational speaker will connect with your audience from the very first word. Raymond Shinault's programs will challenge you to become empowered, self-confident individuals. If you want to understand the importance of taking education, training, and personal development seriously then let Raymond help you, as your Keynote, or Presenter. Raymond will inspire your Students, Group,Team, or Organization to LEARN . GROW . PRODUCE. He will inspire them to make a commitment to life long learning. Raymond Shinault is pleased to offer 7 core programs for schools, Corporations, Organizations and Business owners ready to inspire and motivate their students and educators and leaders or sales teams.
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John D. Hollis lists 17 years of daily newspaper experience, including nearly 10 at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and lengthy stint as a correspondent for Time Magazine. He has authored three books, including the 2018 hit, “Sgt. Rodney M. Davis: The Making of a Hero” that chronicles the inspirational life and death of the U.S. Marine who became Macon, Georgia’s lone Medal of Honor recipient following his death in Vietnam in 1967. In 2013, Hollis teamed with former professional wrestler Lex Luger to pen “Wrestling with the Devil: The True Story of a World Champion Wrestler – His Reign, Ruin and Redemption.” Over his career, Hollis has covered the Super Bowl, the Olympics, five college basketball Final Fours, the College World Series, the NBA, the NFL and major college football and basketball within both the ACC and SEC. The Fredericksburg, Va. native and University of Virginia alum is currently working as the Media Relations Manager at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. Hollis has written powerful op-eds for The Washington Post and USA Today among many other notable media outlets and has had his work appear in countless newspapers, magazines and websites throughout the nation. He became the center of immense national and international attention in early 2021 when news of his unique medical status as one of the few people in the world completely immune to the COVID-19 virus became public knowledge.
$1,501 - $5,000
I help leaders, parents, and youth achieve success by evaluating and assessing their problems then provide coaching and training sessions until we reach a sustainable goal. I have more than thirty years of leadership experience. I served in the U.S. Navy for more than 12 years. I have worked in public education for more than 23 years as a teacher, principal and district leader. I have presented at local, state and national conferences on topic such as: Dropout Prevention, Leadership Development Models, Team Dynamics, Cultural and Diversity Awareness, and Personality and Generational Dynamics in the Worklace. I have been special guest on Oprah's XM Radio Network. I have written two books, "You Make the Difference" and "Teaching with Passion and Purpose". My expertise is in Leadership and Team Development, Cultural and Generational Differences in the Workplace, Youth and Young Adults, and Educational Ledership.
$1,501 - $5,000
André Daus ist der Unternehmenstuner®. Als Top-Experte für komplexe Veränderungsprozesse und Erfolgsstratege bringt er mittlere und große Unternehmen auf dem direkten Weg zum gewünschten Ergebnis. Er repräsentiert einen modernen Typ Unternehmensberater – ohne Umschweife, ohne Geschwätz und ohne überflüssige Meetings. Stattdessen analysiert er präzise, veranlasst das Notwendige und handelt mutig, beherzt und leidenschaftlich im Interesse des definierten Ziels. Ziele erreichen ist sein Fokus – konsequent, strebsam, ohne Umwege. André Daus ist profunder Kenner der Wirtschafts- und Finanzwelt und verfügt über ein nahezu einmaliges Kompetenzprofil. So ist der gelernte Bank- und Diplom-Kaufmann mit den Schwerpunkten Bank-Betriebslehre, Wirtschaftsinformatik und Steuern auch zertifizierter Finanzrisiko-Manager (FRM), zertifizierter Finanzmathematiker (CQF – Certified Quantitative Finance) und zertifizierter Börsenhändler (EUREX). André Daus ist darüber hinaus innovativer IT-Pionier und Projektmanager mit internationaler Erfahrung. Unter anderem hat er die Fusion der Dresdner Bank mit der Commerzbank begleitet und war im Rahmen dieses Mandats in New York, Singapur und Moskau aktiv. Sein Motto „aus Denken muss Handeln folgen“ lebt er genauso konsequent wie die Prinzipen unternehmerischen Mutes und persönlicher Eigenverantwortung. Kompliziertes zu vereinfachen, um Entscheidungsspielräume zu gewinnen, ist seine Mission. Seine einmalige Expertise und seinen Erfahrungsschatz gibt André Daus nicht nur als Unternehmenstuner im Rahmen von Beratungsmandaten weiter, sondern auch in Vorträgen und Workshops. Er ist gefragter Know-how-Träger in mehreren Fach- und Branchenverbänden sowie Mitglied zahlreicher renommierter Organisationen, die sich die wirtschaftliche Zukunft Deutschlands und Europas auf die Fahnen geschrieben haben. Ehrenamtlich engagiert er sich als Coach für Start-ups, mit denen er sein Wissen teilt und die er bei ihren ersten Wachstumsschritten begleitet. André Daus tuned Unternehmen, in dem er den notwendigen Wandel einleitet und vollendet.
$1,501 - $5,000
Michael is a sought-out keynote speaker at seminars, training events, and conferences around the globe! His greatest asset is his knowledge and passion for inspiring people and organisations. Michael speaks from his heart and experience straight into the souls, hearts and minds of his global audiences! An avid reader and visiting lecturer at several Universities, Michael believes that the tools to grow and become successful are inherent within us all and those are: drive, passion, and will-power. That is exactly what he talked about when he appeared twice speaking at TEDx events in Nicosia and Ankara. Michael graduated from Richmond University (UK) in 1995, where he studied Business Administration with an emphasis in Psychology. He then continued on to do his Masters in International Business at the University of Westminster (UK) in 1996. Currently, at the age of 43, Michael is one of the youngest inspirational speakers not only in his home country, Cyprus but also in the USA, UK, Switzerland, Turkey, Greece, Malta, Spain, Jordan and Estonia. Michael does not limit himself to motivational speaking but he also delivers customer care, sales, team-building and leadership seminars to various prestigious organizations such as: Microsoft, Glaxo SmithKline, McDonald's Middle East & Africa, Tipico, Ericsson and many more. Prior to founding Simple Techniques Limited, Michael Virardi was the Assistant Managing Director of Virardi (www.virardi.com), one of the most well known professional catering equipment companies in Cyprus. Michael is an approved lecturer for the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA) and has been a speaker and trainer for the last 15 years. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University College London and the University of Lausanne. Last but not least, Michael has written two best selling books which also feature on Amazon and go under the title: "Positive Impact!" and "Crisis? Let's Beat it!"
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C-level exposure to IT Risk with dual French/UK citizenship as IT International Project and Program Manager with 20+ year experience in both countries, where he had to intensively use his leadership and public speaking skills. Beside IT Risk, Joss was trained to the best of Public Speaking at Toastmasters International and can talk about almost anything, given the many passions that he has: - Sailing: competing at UK-national level - Social Media: updates on Linkedin go up to 10,000 views - Music: albums available on iTunes As a member of the Guild of International and Professional Toastmasters, Joss has regular public exposure when officiating at wedding and ceremonies.
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Michel joined Jack Media as CEO on February 1, 2016, after 8 years tenure as CEO of Softkinetic, the leading 3D vision and gesture recognition technologies company acquired by Sony Corporation in 2015 (http://venturebeat.com/2015/10/08/sony-acquires-softkinetic-gesture-recognition-company/). During his tenure at Softkinetic, Michel pioneered 3D vision technologies in many sectors, including video games, mobile, augmented- and virtual-reality, automotive, robotics, medical systems, and others. As early as March 2008 he presented Softkinetic at Google TechTalks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si17GfaBmCU) which is considered the first public presentation of 3D vision technologies. Michel has been covered in Wired, Venturebeat, FastCompany, Variety, The Guardian and other publications: - http://www.wired.com/2012/01/3d-gesture-control-ces/ - http://www.wired.com/2011/09/after-the-kinect-whats-next-for-gesture-recognition-technology/ - http://www.fastcompany.com/1615154/michel-tombroff-uses-gesture-technology-ea-sports-panasonic - http://www.theguardian.com/media/pda/2010/oct/14/elevator-pitch - http://variety.com/2009/digital/markets-festivals/gpu-revolution-poised-to-go-public-1118010060/
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