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Ken Krell believes that entrepreneurship should be fun...fulfilling and abundantly profitable. That's why he founded The Institute for TotalPreneurship™, where they help entrepreneurs become "TotalPreneurs"™. As well, has Ken has developed Live ConferenceTV™, so entrepreneurs can turn their LiveStream into a LiveConference TV production and they instantly have far more opportunity to engage their streaming audience. He brings years of experience in what works, and what doesn't, to business professionals in nearly every phase of their business development. Some call that Wisdom, he calls it practical knowledge that doesn't come from textbooks.
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Manu Shahi is an Academic Life Coach and Ziglar Certified Trainer and Speaker. She coaches teens, college students, and families who are academically and socially stressed. Manu motivates her clients to discover their inner motivation and achieve their short-term and long-term goals. Additionally, Manu has successfully led dozens of workshops, discussions, and panels on family, academics, teens, motivation, resilience, and self-image. Manu regularly speaks to business professionals at local and national corporations and conventions. Certifications: Ziglar Legacy (2015); Academic Life Coaching (2017) Academic Life Coach: Coaches teens, college students, and families who are stressed academically and socially, with an intense focus on helping students find their WHY. Offers 10-week plans for one-to-one coaching and. group coaching sessions. Additionally hosts workshops and participates in panel discussions, including: “Understanding the Why of Your Teenagers,” “Family First,” and “Understanding the Mindset of Your Teenagers.” Ziglar Legacy Certified Trainer who carries on the messages of hope and inspiration developed by Zig Ziglar. Specializes in helping women and teens find their why, create goal-setting processes, and time management techniques. Guest speaker at companies, educational centers, and governmental events, including: Women in Texas Government annual conference in 2016, Peterbilt, Lewisville Independent School District, Keller Williams, and Texas Indo-American Physicians Society.
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Leadership Development Consultant/Board Certified Executive Coach/Career Strategy Coach. Valerie McMurray, President/CEO of NorthStar Consulting Group, has 25 plus years of human capital management experience with leadership roles in human resources, organizational and leadership development, coaching, and training. She has held strategic HR positions in the financial industries, professional services, manufacturing and distribution. Valerie has an extensive background in the development of innovative human capital management programs and leading cultural change emphasizing collaboration and effective employee engagement initiatives. As President/CEO of NorthStar Consulting Group, Valerie works with individuals and organizations to expand capability and capacity with innovative human capital management initiatives building on the strengths of clients to move toward their greatest potential. As a board certified executive coach she works with profit and non-profit leaders and managers to coach them in leadership, professional development and career transformation. She has a Master’s of Science in Organization Development and a Master of Science in Executive Coaching from the McColl School of Business at Queens University. She is an Associate Certified Coach, ACC through the International Coach Federation and Board Certified Coach, BCC through the Center for Credentialing and Education. She is certified/trained in a variety of assessments and leadership programs including Myers Briggs Type Indicator, DISC, Herrmann Brain Dominance Inventory, WorkPlace Big Five, WorkPlace Performance 360, StrengthsFinder, CareerLeader, FIRO-B, California Psychological Inventory, EQ-I 2.0, MSCEIT, Gallup, Influence Style Indicator, Hunter Servant Leadership, and Staub Leadership to name a few. Valerie’s years of research and working with clients led to the development of the WISE (Women’s Inventory of Success Empowerment) Profile tool. This is a powerful evidence based behavior inventory designed to measure career and leadership success factors and is unique to women. This profile brings awareness to critical areas for development that will help women navigate the challenges in their career so they can achieve their maximum potential. The information obtained from the WISE Profile tool is highly valuable to help women understand their natural strengths and unique gifts, identify what is holding them back, potential areas of growth, and to understand what they can do to move forward in a powerful and confident way in their careers. Valerie delivers workshops, webinars and speaking engagement to organizations on navigating the challenges of women’s career and leadership development. Throughout her career, Valerie has been active in community and professional activities in the arts, education, economic development and women’s empowerment programs. She currently serves as a coach/mentor for MBA students at Queen’s University.
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Mark made millions of dollars during his 30-year stock market trading career. But it wasn't enough. Unmitigated greed derailed his career and sent his life into a downward spiral. In early 2010, he pled guilty to one count of racketeering under The Colorado Organized Crime Act, a Class Two Felony. Second degree murder is also a Class Two Felony in Colorado, underscoring the severity of his crime. On May 25, 2010 he was sentenced to a 15-year prison term in the Colorado Department of Corrections. A mere six weeks into his prison sentence, Mark became afflicted with necrotizing fasciitis on his leg, a deadly flesh eating disease that kills or maims most of its victims. During his lengthy recovery, Mark made the best and most important decision of his life. Rather than wallow in anger and self-pity, he chose to embrace his sentence. He vowed to use his prison time not only to rehabilitate himself, but to improve the lives of his fellow inmates. Mark became a prison tutor, helping over 100 inmates obtain their GED. He helped countless other inmates effectively deal with personal, legal, business and family issues. While incarcerated, Mark memorialized his prison experiences by keeping and writing a journal. His 650 page work documents prison life in raw, uncensored terms. Interspersed throughout his journal are several chilling short stories that capture the tenuous relationships formed in prison. Most importantly, Mark's work reveals how he rose above the turmoil of prison society to reform and rehabilitate himself and simultaneously improve the lives of his fellow inmates. The edited version of his journal and short stories became his first published book, "Greed. Survival. Redemption: How Dying in Prison Saved My Life." It is available on Amazon. Mark earned an early release from parole in 2019 after serving nearly five years in prison with some of Colorado's toughest and most notorious criminals. Through public speaking and his published book, Mark is inspiring people after hearing his story that anyone can change for the better to make a difference.
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James Valentine, CFA, started his career as an equity research analyst, where the major North American investor polls ranked him among the top three in his sector for ten consecutive years and Forbes identified him, as one of the top three among all 2,000 U.S. sell-side analysts. At the height of his career as an analyst, he was asked to take on a newly-created role as Director of Training for Morgan Stanley’s Global Research department. After implementing a new global training program for 500 analysts and associates, he realized far too many buy-side and sell-side analysts were approaching this profession without a strategy, which held them back from generating alpha. To remedy this, he began his independent effort by writing the top-selling book Best Practices for Equity Research Analysts and then founded AnalystSolutions, to help all analysts and prospective analysts improve their stock picking and receive greater recognition for those calls.
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Amy C. Waninger works with organizations across the country to build inclusive cultures and develop diverse leaders. She is the Founder and CEO of Lead at Any Level and the author of multiple books, including "Network Beyond Bias: Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage for Your Career." Amy is a Professional Member of National Speakers Association, a Certified Virtual Presenter, and a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner. Her other credentials include two degrees from Indiana University and a "World's Best Mom" coffee mug.
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Meredith is an internationally-recognized researcher, writer, speaker and expert in the alternative investment industry with over 19 years of experience. She is the author of Women of The Street: Why Female Money Managers Generate Higher Returns (And How You Can Too), which won an Axiom Award Gold Medal in 2016. She was also named as an Inc. magazine’s “17 Inspiring Women To Watch in 2017” and serves on the Board of Directors for Rock the Street, Wall Street a non-profit that provides one-year financial and investment literacy courses for high school girls. She focuses on industry trends with an eye to providing actionable insights and information. Her research on emerging managers and women- and minority-run funds created new investment categories. It has changed the way investors and money managers behave - both in the way investors allocate and how money managers market to and seek investors.
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Award winning baker & Mompreneur, Shennice Cleckley is a 16-year business owner, author, marriage and business coach. She is the co-founder of Our Marriage Rocks coaching firm and owner of My Dessert Bar Bakery. She is the author of the Mommy and Lewis children's book series. Together with her husband LeBrian, they have 4 kids & 1 grandchild. Shennice uses her jovial personality and zest for life to encourage others to be an active participant in their life & not a spectator. Shennice wows audiences with her unique ability to stimulate the atmosphere with excitement & motivation which leaves them the lasting feelings of hope & empowerment. Shennice enjoys speaking on the topics of motherhood, entrepreneurship, publishing, unorthodox faith, blended families, Christian marriage and women's ministry.
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James Ware, CFA is the founder of Focus Consulting Group, a firm dedicated to helping investment leaders leverage their talent. James is also a highly acclaimed industry author and international speaker on the subjects of investment leadership, culture and building high performing teams. A frequent keynote speaker at CFA Institute, Mutual Fund Educational Alliance, Investment Adviser Association, U.S. Institute and other major industry conferences, James is recognized for his insightful, inspiring and entertaining presentations. His recent books, “Investment Leadership: Building a Winning Culture for Long-Term Success” (Wiley, 2003) and High Performing Investment Teams (Wiley, 2006) identify those elements of leadership and teamwork that lead to sustainable success for investment firms. James has 20 years’ experience as a research analyst, portfolio manager, and director of buy-side investment operations. He has been a guest lecturer on the topic of investment firm management at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. His educational background includes a Masters’ in Business from the University of Chicago and a degree in philosophy from Williams College, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa.
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Kevin inspires and motivates everyone with whom he engages. He is a proven game-changer with a unique passion for positivity and driving excellence. Kevin holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance from York College of Pennsylvania and a BS in Economics from West Chester University. He has executive and personal experience in various industries ranging from financial services to media to sourcing and distribution to technology. He currently serves as the Chief Experience Officer at The Wolf Organization, LLC, where he is responsible for championing large-scale initiatives that transform the business.
$5,001 - $10,000
My Origin Story: From Quiet Creator to Confident Communicator I’m an introvert by nature, and a creative at heart. I studied art and design, moved into graphic design, and eventually found my way into video game level design. Then I fell head over heels for stand-up comedy. I did it full-time for a while, didn’t become famous (shocking, I know), so I gave it up, returned to the games industry and started a family. While working at a games company, I sat through a painfully bad presentation and had a lightbulb moment. All those skills I’d honed on stage (writing, performing, connecting with an audience) were teachable, and could be used to help others communicate with confidence. Especially people like me: introverts, overthinkers, and quiet creatives. In 2013, I launched my coaching business, helping people in Cambridge, London, and beyond. It’s been a journey of growth, challenge, and the occasional niche sci-fi reference. Finally, I’ve found my place: helping others find their voice. Clever me, eh?
$251 - $1,500
Phil has served in leadership positions for over thirty-five years. He is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Gallup Engagement Champion, and served on the Baldrige Board of Examiners. He is founder and President of PLG Leadership a consulting practice with the mission to help organizations to be strength-based, engagement focused and performance oriented. He received his undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University where he graduated cum laude. Phil is an effective communicator that has the ability to put his thoughts into words in an informative, interesting and entertaining manner. Phil has a son named Jack. He is an avid runner who enjoys training and running races from 5K's to marathons including the Boston Marathon. He is a licensed pilot who loves both flying and talking about flying.
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