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During her eleven years as a San Jose State University biology lecturer, Mary Poffenroth has made innovation in science education and communication a priority. Whether through making original videos for TEDed and Wiley & Sons, writing for Science magazine, presenting her research at Stanford University, or speaking to live audiences at TEDx, Comic Con, and Inbound, Mary’s goals are the same: Make science accessible for all. Mary, a Salzburg Global Fellow, holds two masters degrees, one in biology and the other in science communication from Imperial College London, in which she graduated with honors. She is the author of Write Present Create: Science Communication for Undergraduates and has taught nearly 20,000 students both in person and online since 2007. She began her research career in astrophysiology at NASA Ames Research Center Moffet Field in 1999 and now focuses her research on the intersection of fear science, communication, and personal/social change.
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Ubong Essien, CSP is Nigeria’s first Certified Speaking Professional. He is a renowned motivator and the publisher of Nigeria’s monthly motivational paper, The Achievers Journal. He is also the Dean of the public speaking training centre known as The School of Eloquence based in Lagos and London. He has been in the human capacity building profession since 1999 and has worked as a speaker, trainer, facilitator and consultant to a variety of Nigerian organizations in both private and public sectors such as Guinness Plc, AIICO Insurance, Fidelity Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Nigeria LNG, May and Baker, First Registrars, Nigerian Tribune, Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Voice of Nigeria (VON), Lagos & Imo State Governments, John Holt Engineering, UAC Plc, UAC Property Development Company, Tastee Fried Chicken, HP Nigeria, Nigerian Bottling Company Plc, MDS, CAP Plc, and Brila 88.9FM. In 2007, he convened the first ever International Speakers Summit in Nigeria featuring Lenora Billings-Harris, president of the National Speakers Association (USA) and Robyn Pearce, Worldwide President of the International Federation of Professional Speakers. Dubbed Nigeria’s Mister Motivator for his pioneering role in motivational lectures on television since 2002 and winner of the coveted SuccessDigest Award for Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the same year, Ubong specializes in motivating people towards personal and professional excellence and training in public speaking skills. He is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), USA and the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). Ubong is also the author of The Complete Public Speaking Course, Dare to Dream & Succeed and The Gates Way to Riches
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Martin Laschkolnig is the founder and director of the “Institut fur Potentialentwicklung” (Institute for the Development of Potential) in Linz, Austria. He is a Past President of the German Speakers Association (www.germanspeakers.org) and the Global Speakers Federation (www.globalspeakersfederation.org) and has been an inspirational speaker to audiences on 4 continents from San Diego to South Africa, from Costa Rica to the Himalayas and across Europe. He is an expert for motivation, self-esteem, confidence and inner peace and how these affect leaders, their teams and the performance of people and enterprises. With more than 30 years of entrepreneurial and association leadership experience he knows what teams need today to thrive without burning out. Combining an economic education and entrepreneurial background with years of studies in Buddhist Philosophy and Theory of Perception with Tibetan monks in India led to a new and different approach to view and solve our problems.
$5,001 - $10,000
David Schmudde is a computational artist who creates experiences that examine the everyday realities of our post-digital society. Over the last fifteen years, he has installed interactive work at the Center for Holographic Arts in New York City, projected video art in the Schusev Museum of Architecture in Moscow, performed at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, screened at the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, and given talks around the world. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science, a masters in music technology, and currently teaches science and technology studies at Stevens Institute of Technology while building a next generation computational notebook at Nextjournal. He's always ready to discuss big ideas - find him at http://schmud.de.
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After spending 20 years as a Marine Corps Officer, I decided to retire and pursue a career in human resources. Over the past 18 years, I have worked in various roles in human resources from a Generalist to managing my own Human Resources Department. In 2011, I decided to go into business for myself, when my employer closed the facility I was at, and I couldn't find an employer that could utilize my strengths. In the past two years, we have worked with business owners in the Midwest to help them identify their human resources needs and objectives, and we've helped them achieve those objectives. We were able to do this by becoming a business partner with them, and working to understand their vision for their business. Our company specializes in the following areas: Union Avoidance Employment Law Family Medical Leave Act Americans with Disabilities Act Analytical Thinking Change Management Staff Recruitment & Retention Employee Relations Impact and Influence Performance Management Strategic Planning Wage and Salary Administration Benefits and Compensation Organizational Development HR Policies & Procedures Leadership Training I-9 Auditing Teambuilding OUR PHILOSOPHY The rules governing human resources are changing everyday, and this requires continuous training to ensure compliance with these rules. We can provide your organization with the peace of mind you need to maintain this compliance. Connect with me on LinkedIn using: [email protected] You can also contact me directly by telephone at (812)-318-0629.
$251 - $1,500
Paul is one of Africa's most decorated business speakers having attained his CSP in 2008. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa he delivers high content speeches online or in-person. He uses storytelling to create relatable business analogies during his speeches. Paul is the author of 2 books on speaking and presenting. He is the MD of Johannesburg based communication skills company, Congruence Training founded in 1995. Paul lectures, coaches and trains on presenting with confidence. He has spoken at conferences and corporate events all over the world. He is an acclaimed business speaker, coach and authority on mindset shift, customer experience and social styles. Paul has addressed several professional speaker conventions internationally. His articles on presentation skills and customer experience have been regularly published. Since 2005 he has run the Two Oceans (ultra) marathon 13 times achieving blue number status in 2014 (for completing 10 consecutive ultra runs). He completed back to back Comrades marathons between Durban and Pietermaritzburg – 87km up (2013) & 89km down (2014) and again in 2017. He has 135 logged scuba dives, plays guitar properly and hums a tune for relaxation. He lives in Sandton, South Africa with his wife Trudi and youngest daughter Jenna.
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Ted McGrath is a theater performer, speaker, and best selling author. He has created 5 household brands and made millions teaching Coaches, Speakers, and service based Business Owners how to turn their life story and life experience into a lucrative business that impacts millions and makes millions. Ted brings a unique approach to coaching, speaking, transformation, and information marketing by combining his business/marketing strategies and his transformational skill set with his talent as a performer. Not only is Ted one of the highest paid consultants in the Industry, getting paid upwards of $200,000 per customer, he is also a theater performer of the smash hit one man show, called GOOD ENOUGH. (where he plays 15 characters on stage from his life story) Ted is a gifted seminar leader and a master at high ticket sales from he stage. His seminars are Message To Millions, Superstar Speaker, and SHIFT, where people travel from 23 countries around the world to come experience the transformation in their lives and their business. Oddly enough, its rare that one has a talent in speaking, performing, and internet marketing; however, Ted does. Ted understands the importance of spreading your message to millions through the internet and information products and has made it his core focus to master the game, so we can reach the world with our transformational messages. He is on a mission to combine the impact of the Entertainment Industry and the Transformation Industry, to unite the two most powerful industries and influencers on the planet for the greater good. He is also on a mission to train millions of facilitators in a process that transforms consciousness and works to solve real world issues like hunger, disease, poverty, addictions, and education. Ted has created a movement called The Good Enough Movement, where he believes people all around the world are struggling to follow their message, their calling, and their gift, because they just don’t feel good enough. Could it be that the greatest transformation on the planet is your courage to share your message? He has devoted his life to transformation, storytelling, and helping others share their true message with the world. What’s your Message?
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Helping Leaders and Teams Access the Power of the Heart to Thrive in a Global Multi-Cultural World. With 37 years industry experience in 59 countries Philip is an in-demand and entertaining keynote speaker, trainer and consultant. Specialising in Leading with Synchronicity and Heart, Global Leadership, Intercultural Teams, Meaning, Happiness and Engagement he challenges global leaders and teams to “raise the bar” on their performance, think like business owners and strengthen the mindsets that build engagement in themselves and others, and which lead to success in an intercultural global and volatile world. Clients comment on his ability to create a learning climate where leaders and teams are challenged to take a “long hard look in the mirror”, remove blocks to effectiveness and enhance strengths that produce results. He has conducted leadership and team projects with global organisations, boosting mindsets that grow inter-cultural co-operation and optimise personal excellence. Using research from heart coherence, self-leadership, positive psychology, stakeholder coaching, appreciative inquiry, systems thinking, quantum physics he helps leaders be authentic, and connect head and heart to find optimal solutions to organisational issues. Former Head of Reuters Leadership Development Philip is a Visiting Fellow at Roffey Park (UK), faculty member at Duke University Global Learning Resource Network (USA), and consultant with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Singapore, and has been a lecturer on Global Leadership with well-regarded institutions such as Bristol University (UK), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Australia), East West Centre University of Hawaii (USA), Leicester University (UK). Qualifications & Accreditations • CSPGlobal (Global Speakers Association) (only 30 CSPGlobals worldwide) • Certified HeartMath Facilitator • Certified Cultural Intelligence Coach/Consultant • Certified Master Trainer for Belbin Team Roles & Belbin Regional Representative • Certified (David Cooperidder) Consultant in Appreciative Inquiry • Trompenaars Hampden-Turner Cross Cultural Licensee • Certified in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution by Canadian International Institute of Applied Negotiation • Certified Global Leader of the Future & Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach Philip has a BA from Manchester University (UK), an MSc in Business Research Methods from Henley Business School (UK) and in 2017 will finish his PhD in Leadership and Synchronicity at the Taos Institute (US). He has post-graduate diplomas in Social Science, Self-Managed Learning, is a UK certified marital and family therapist and was once a London taxi driver.
$5,001 - $10,000
Kojenwa is in the business of helping business leaders and their brands to become iconic. Ms. Moitt has worked as an actor in the film and television industry while living in Toronto after completing a B.A. in History and French Literature from the University of Toronto. Her foray into the world of drama coupled with her background in visual arts from the Art Gallery of Ontario precipitated a demand for her involvement in helping to direct large scale productions such as Toronto Fashion Week as well as to launch PR events designated for the Toronto International Film Festival and Fashion Week Brooklyn to name a few. Additionally having been trained in broadcast media and contemporary dance, Kojenwa quickly found a network of corporate, fashion, lifestyle and arts & entertainment connections in Paris, Toronto and New York where she currently spends the majority of her time. Her subsequent completion of a one year international MBA at Hult in Boston created a fortuitous opening for travel to international markets such as Shanghai as well as an opportunity to provide consulting services to both private and Fortune 500 companies through strategic marketing initiatives specializing in brand development, placement, marketing and public relations resulting in return on investment. Through her innate understanding of interpersonal relations and with intense focus on politics, the arts and media, she has established proficiency in helping clients to reach their business goals, by developing and launching new products, changing consumer perceptions, or making inroads into new industries and using heavy focus on innovative solutions. Kojenwa is an effective leader possessing strong analytical skills, salient interpersonal relations and capabilities in long-range strategic planning. A fantastic blend between performance and finance, Kojenwa serves to help give entrepreneurs the recognition they truly deserve in print, in film and in television leading to an increase in revenues and proving measurable results through communications.
$1,501 - $5,000
College admissions counselor Danny Ruderman is nationally recognized as one of America’s premier practitioners. After being the first from his family to attend college and only the 3rd student to be accepted into Stanford University from his public high school, Danny's mission is to help as many families as possible navigate the admissions process. He is the author of The Ultimate College Acceptance System (St. Martin’s Press) and Top 100 Answers to Your College Admission Questions. He has also created college counseling programs used by non-profits and Fortune 500 companies.
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Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a top 100 medical expert in Good Housekeeping Doctors’ Secrets, inspires audiences internationally to choose to live their best life. As a busy professional, she understands that life’s demands can leave you feeling mentally overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and physically tired. Daily she helps burned-out individuals deal with their work-rest imbalance and find actionable answers to the thriving lifestyle they desire. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified internal medicine physician. She has an active medical practice near Birmingham, Alabama. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Baker College and Davenport University in Michigan teaching courses on health, nutrition, and disease progression. Dr. Dalton-Smith is a national and international media resource on the mind, body, spirit connection. She has been featured in many media outlets including Women’s Day, Redbook, First For Women, MSNBC, and Prevention. She is the author of Set Free to Live and Come Empty (winner 2016 Golden Scroll Nonfiction Book of the Year and 2016 Illumination Award Gold medalist). Her newest release is Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.
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The 3 most important things in Dr. Kindle’s life are God, her family, and helping others. Jym wants to live in a world where no one goes hungry. In order to fulfill her mission in a literal sense, Dr. Kindle has served as Chief Acquisitions Officer for one of the largest Food Banks in the United States since 2000. She was the first African American hired in a management capacity at the then 27 year old nonprofit organization. Figuratively, Jym supports a number of other organizations as they work to fill their hunger for knowledge, including the Drug & Crime Free Youth Foundation (DCYF) where she works closely with the board of directors, mentoring youth, writing grants, and representing DCYF at various events. Dr. Kindle works closely with a number of sectarian as well as non-sectarian organizations. Jym recently served (for the second time) as Area Director for Toastmasters International (a professional speaking and leadership organization) and is a long-time member of Dynamic 90’s Toastmasters where she has earned the highest designation bestowed upon members, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). In addition to being a member of the Institute for Supply Management, (ISM), Dr. Kindle is also a member of the American Purchasing Society, where she earned her CPP, (Certified Purchasing Professional designation). She has also earned a CFR (Certified in Food Resources) from Feeding America. In addition to numerous speaking engagements, Dr. Kindle is the author of the soon to be published book, Gems by Jym. Her favorite quote is by British journalist Alistair Cooke, “A professional is a person who can do his best at a time when he doesn’t particularly feel like it.” She relies on that quote to energize and renew her spirit and body as she traverses through her time here on earth. Dr. Kindle graduated magna cum laude from Cal State University - Dominguez Hills, and in the upper 10% of while earning her Master’s degree from Pepperdine University.
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