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Dynamic performance driven sales executive, consultant and account/project manager with a proven ability to deliver substantial productivity and quality through well-managed, on-time projects. Consistent achievement in business partner and new account acquisitions, account management, and leading high caliber sales and marketing initiatives. An organized, cross-functional team contributor adept at managing all phases of a project cycle from needs assessment, training, course development to project implementation. Talented, results-producing sales and marketing professional with a proven record of accomplishment in planning and leading comprehensive sales strategies in support of business goals and objectives.
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With compassion and grace, Stacey’s dynamic speaking style connects with her audience, leaving a deep impact that inspires and empowers them to take the next steps in discovering and pushing their purpose with key strategies to effectively build their business. Award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business coach, Stacey Banks-Houston has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs start and grow successful businesses. Her mission is to help women push their passion beyond mere hobby, hustle hard to build their business and enjoy the fruits of their harvest. Inspired by witnessing her father’s own entrepreneurial spirit, when other children her age were selling lemonade, Stacey was harvesting seashells from her backyard, painting them and selling them for profit. She later owned a teen business and in her early twenties, co-owned a women’s accessory shop with her father. After earning her MBA in Marketing, Stacey started Occasions Event Designers, an event management company and co-founded with her father Business Builders Unlimited, a shared office space and business support service center, which closed only after twenty successful years of providing support services to attorneys, health care agencies, insurance companies, and educational facilities. She’s devoted the last 13 years to motivating entrepreneurs to break down the barriers between having a hobby and transforming it into a harvest. She served for 6 years as the Director of the Cleveland Small Business Development Center, which was recognized as the top performing SBDC in the state of Ohio in 2007. In 2010, she won the Small Business Administration (SBA) Minority Small Business Champion Award. Stacey served as the Director of the Women’s Business Centre in Tampa, Florida at the Helen Gordon Davis Center for Women, where she passionately energized women small business owners to stop waiting for the right time and instead “push their passion” and position themselves for the next level. As CEO (Chief Entrepreneur Officer) of RSVP Consultants, a consulting and coaching firm for small businesses, Stacey continues to push her own passion for entrepreneurship through speaking engagements, private consulting and coaching sessions, as well as hosting seminars and workshops for entrepreneurs, including youth and 50+ adults exploring the possibilities of small business ownership. Author of Seasons of Wholiness: Inspirations for the Seasons in a Woman’s Life and The Passion Plan, Journaling Your Business from Passion to Position to Profit, Stacey is an often-requested motivational speaker because she meets entrepreneurs where they are. With grace, humor and wit she helps them develop a strategic approach to moving forward with actions that result in a thriving business.
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~ Motivational Speaker, Sales Keynote Speaker ~ Author - 21 Questions for 21 Millionaires, 21 Questions for 21 Olympians... ~ Facilitator - Sr. Sales Trainer at Janek Performance Group ~ Social Researcher - study successful people ~ Corporate Entertainer - engaging team building activities ~ Contrarian - I don't say or do what's popular; I share the truth I help individuals and organizations reach new heights of achievement by sharing true principles of success, happiness, and authenticity. By researching successful people and companies, as well learning from my own journey, I'm constantly searching for what creates lasting success and happiness. I share what I learn through educational, enlightening, and entertaining keynote speaking engagements, training engagements, team building events, and my books. Competencies: social research, motivation, happiness, achieving goals, sales success, sales quota, team building
$5,001 - $10,000
Nationally recognized speaker, author and executive After years as an executive with billion dollar brands, Gerry now uses big company strategies to grow businesses of all sizes, regardless of their budget. His keynote address What Big Brands Know has helped thousands of business owners, CEOs, entrepreneurs, sales consultants and business owners. His presentations will help you develop an action plan to make your business stronger now and over the long term. Gerry will have you look at your business with a fresh perspective. You will re-examine how you are different from your competitors, and why that matters to your customers. The fun, thought-provoking dialogue will generate real ideas you can use immediately. The presentations are packed with information, strategies and case studies about companies that are doing it right. Watch the first three minutes of the clip below to get a great flavor of Gerry's content and style and see why business owners, association executives, and meeting planners love working with Gerry! http://whatbigbrandsknow.com/what-big-brands-know/ Gerry built his career growing big brands. After earning his MBA at the University of Michigan, Gerry began his marketing career at Procter & Gamble, working with brands such as Crisco, Tide, Mr. Clean, and Spic & Span. Next, he managed Coors Light, became VP of Marketing for Quiznos, and then VP of Marketing for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers. “What Big Brands Know: Navigating Change” To win in business today, it’s no longer sufficient to be faster or better at what you’re already doing. The most successful companies have become adept at navigating change. Effective leaders create companies where every employee has clarity about where they are going and why. There are four simple, but powerful, questions that every leader should be asking to drive clarity and create an effective strategic navigation plan. Employees don’t like change. Bold leaders are willing to disrupt their companies, even when it’s unpopular. They do it not for the sake of disruption, but because they see what is possible when others do not. Gerry’s framework is powerful enough to create game-changing strategies, but simple enough that every employee will understand the vision and be excited for what’s next. Gerry O’Brion is a nationally recognized marketing and branding expert who has worked on several billion dollar brands and distilled that experience into growth strategies you can implement immediately, regardless of your budget. Whether you’re B to B, B to C, a big company or small you can use the same strategies as the big guys to attract customers and turn them into powerful advocates of your business. This presentation is perfect for CEOs, executive teams, business owners, and marketers.
$1,501 - $5,000
Resilient, courageous, strong, and powerful are just a few words, others use, to describe Mildred D. Muhammad. She was a victim who became a survivor and is now a warrior on the issues of abuse. She speaks globally to encourage and empower others to reflect self-assurance, self-improvement and self-love, which is the greatest gift of all! Her style and wit in sharing her story holds the audience attention regardless of the amount of time she's given. They leave with a sense of hope and tools to use in their own lives, that will bring them the peace of mind that we all strive to have daily. Transformation is the key to moving forward with your life. Mildred knows that first hand. She had to counsel herself and her children to survive the victim-blaming. They learned to thrive in the midst of adversity, understand their emotions and hold their heads high because they had nothing to be ashamed of or to feel guilty for. The horrific crime that took place in the Washington, D.C. area in 2002, resulted in innocent people being killed by Mildred's ex-husband, John Allen Muhammad, the convicted and now executed DC Sniper. This was a crime of domestic violence and child custody. Prior to this crime, John took the children out of the country after a weekend visitation and threatened to kill her. She had been running for her life for three years. She was hiding by changing her name, clothing and locations trying to escape being killed by her ex-husband. As the shootings were occurring in 2002, law enforcement told her what they did not tell the public which was..."SHE" was the intended TARGET! She and her children were taken into protective custody until he was caught. Now, the truth is finally being told.
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Dr. Williams is the CEO and Founder of Whose Apple Dynamic Coaching and Consulting Services. She holds a Degree in advanced clinical therapy and a Doctorate in Social Work. After over 36-years in federal Public Administration and labor-management leadership, she now facilitates trauma-resilient organizations through coaching, consulting, and speaking. WHY HIRE DR. LINDA? Motivational Speaker, Dr. Williams, brings the "real" as she interacts with, rather than talks at, your audience. The power of her platform is authentic transparency. She embraces her own mistakes with engaging humor while providing real-world, actionable guidance that goes far beyond closing comments. Your audience will be transformed as they apply these tools to all areas of their lives. You do not want to miss this opportunity to take your team from inspiration to motivation to transformation. PHILOSOPHY Sustainable trauma resilience begins within individual leaders and the employees they serve. A trauma-informed approach requires playing to intrinsic aspects of individuals in order to influence a powerful trauma resilient culture. SURVIVOR As a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, divorce, and even homelessness, she recognizes how trauma erodes personal well-being. CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS ▪ As a former federal labor-management leader, I received the prestigious FNCS C.A.R.E.S. Award for Excellence in Cultural Transformation. The award was conferred for demonstrated leadership in facilitating and promoting partnership in cultural transformation. ▪ Within a 3-years, turned a historically adversarial and contentious labor-management culture into a thriving partnership of mutual respect, honest communication, and alliance. ▪ Negotiated the largest reorganization in agency history affecting over 100 employees and involving national field office closures. ▪ Won full-time telework option for employees, reduced disruption to work-life, and maintaining standard performance requirements for teleworkers. ▪ At the national level, reengineered processes, and procedures for compliance with federal labor laws and negotiated multiple national collective bargaining agreements.
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Bestselling author, keynote speaker and trainer Fine began her career as an engineer, an occupation that allowed her to maintain her natural shyness and avoid situations that required social and personal interactions. Now a long time member of the National Speakers Association and the Global Speakers Federation, she presents and trains audiences across the globe. Fine designs her presentations and researches her books to teach technically oriented professionals conversation skills and business networking techniques that help in developing business relationships, gaining visibility and building rapport in the workplace. Debra’s bestselling books: The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills—and Leave a Positive Impression, The Fine Art of the Big Talk: How to Win Clients, Deliver Great Presentations, and Solve Conflicts at Work (Hyperion) have been translated and published in over 2 dozen countries around the world. Just released is Debra's third in the “Fine Art” series: Beyond Texting: The Fine Art of Face-to-Face Communication for Teenagers (Canon).
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Janice Hooker Fortman, Ed.D, is an international speaker, author, and effective communication strategist.Dr. Jan believes that communication is the foundation for all relationships, both personal and professional, therefore, people's opinions of you or your organization are formed by the way you communicate both verbally and non-verbally. As an author, Distinguished Toastmaster, and award winning public speaker she gives real world solutions in powerful, engaging and memorable presentations. She is a member of the Chicago Writers Association, Women's Speakers Association and was recognized by the National Association of Professional Women as the 2013/2014 Professional Woman of the Year for leadership in public speaking. She was selected as a visionary author for Braveheart Women, the largest international online community for female visionaries and was honored in 2014, 2015, and 2016 as an outstanding volunteer for Age Options, an agency that provides self-management skills for older adults with ongoing health conditions. She is considered one of the top ten most influential women on the Southside of Chicago. Her book entitled "The Little Book of BIG Behavior Interventions" presents the common misbehaviors of pre-k and elementary school children. Her keen insight on why young children misbehave in their classrooms is popular with teachers who are faced with challenging misbehaviors. Dr. Jan is most passionate about her latest book "The Secrets to How Not to Throw Mama from the Train", that focuses on the relationship between adult daughters and their aging mothers, and the communication patterns that cause difficulties in this relationship. Her related workshops offer insight, advice and solutions on resolving conflicts in this complicated and dynamic relationship. Dr. Jan also presents "Independent Thinking Skills", a motivational workshop for adults and children who need assistance in setting life and professional goals. Her most popular keynote speech is "Are You Listening"? Jan is very happily married to her husband Keith who is a cancer survivor. Contact Information: www.drjanicespeaks.com; Phone Number: 1-877-66-SPEAK
$1,501 - $5,000
Paul is an internationally recognized communication expert and thought leader who helps companies reduce conflict and increase profits through effective communication. Paul is the author of The Magic of Communication Styles and the creator of the Communication Styles 2.0 model which gives individuals and teams a framework for understanding their natural communication tendencies and the tendencies of those around them as well as the communication patterns these tendencies create. Since 2001, Paul has modeled the most effective communicators of all time and combined their best practices with the latest research in modern psychology and linguistics to create communication systems and frameworks that can quickly and easily be implemented by any person or group. The condensed result is his four steps of the Communication Revolution.™ Paul is currently working on a project to use artificial intelligence to identify and solve communication problems. An inspiring speaker, he has helped thousands of individuals and business executives become better communicators through his seminars, speeches, and products. This includes executives from companies such as Mitsubishi, Chevron, Exxon, Shell, and Halliburton, as well as thousands of other business professionals at corporate events, public seminars, and association conventions. Paul has been quoted in USA Today, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes magazine and dozens of other leading business publications.
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Dr Neryl East CSP is a communication and credibility expert who shows current and future leaders how to be heard, stand out and command influence. Neryl has been a professional communicator for more than three decades. As a TV journalist she interviewed everyone from Prime Ministers and celebrities to disaster survivors, and her role as an Olympic announcer saw her speaking to crowds of 20,000. She has also spent many years managing high-profile issues in the public and private sectors, and training executives and entrepreneurs on leading in the media spotlight. Neryl is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), has a PhD in Journalism and is the author of five books including an Amazon best-seller on media and reputation. www.neryleast.com
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Audience Focus: Instant Stress Management for Colleges & Companies Mission: Guiding people to discover and share their inner light of joy in all they do for a healthier life and a more rewarding and lucrative career. Certified Convention Speaker/ Keynotes, Seminars, Breakouts: White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy, Penn State, John Hopkins University, St. Georges Medical College #1 International Best-Selling Author: Ayurveda Encyclopedia (30,000 copies sold) Stress-Free College Student— Bryant University includes alongside their list: ‘Books that Changed the World’. 40 years teaching beginner meditation with advanced results 25 years Ayurveda wellness pioneer (certification school) Career/Personal Transformational Expert: Discover & Achieve Your Purpose & Passion Certifications: Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique, Advanced Psychic Medium, Hypnosis, Yoga Natural Born: Healer, Shaman, Medium TV/Film Production Host/Producer: Talking with Our Angels TV show Co-Owner Guiding Star Veteran’s TV network Screenwriter Toastmasters: Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
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A diversified entrepreneur, I am a tax and finance professional, marketing guru, business coach, and musician. In 2010 I started my first business! Now I educate on the benefits of natural remedies in contrast to the more common healthcare and Rx lifestyle. We are taught from a young age to trust drugs and modern medical hype, and it seems that many do not believe that natural alternatives are effective. My vision and passion is to clear up this misunderstanding and promote natural healthy living and healing. I work with individuals, groups, and businesses (Wellness Programs). I am also a public speaker and leadership development coach. I worked with Jackson Hewitt Tax Service from December of 2009 to October of 2013 when I branched out yet again, and moved back to my hometown of Mineola, TX to start my own Tax Service Business! I prepare taxes for individuals and small businesses. I also do bookkeeping and now offer payroll! The 2011 tax season, with Jackson Hewitt, brought me the distinction of being the number two kiosk of all second year kiosks in Walmart stores in the entire United States. Shortly thereafter, I was promoted to marketing manager, and when I worked on another location, one that was struggling, and built it up from one of the worst to one of the highest in growth, I was promoted again. Specialties: Alternative Medicine, Natural Healing, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, and Individual and Business Taxes, and Business Building!
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