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Jada Lanise Andrews-Sullivan is a native of San Antonio who is dedicated to creating a better community for everyone. The privilege of raising four children as a single mother. Her family's history is rooted in servitude and uplifting others. Jada graduated from Sam Houston High School in SAISD and went on to further her education at the University of Texas at Austin. While she didn't graduate, she left early to serve in the United States Army. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1997, she graduated from HBC St. Philip's College with an associate degree. In 2006, she launched her own business, which continues to thrive to this day. Jada is an advocate for creating a stronger, more equitable, and thriving living and working environment for everyone. She believes that equitable investments are necessary to close the gaps of poverty and economic segregation. By continuing to work towards a more just society, we can transform our world. Jada is committed to advocating for the elevation and equality within challenged platforms, using her experience to uplift others out of domestic or sexual abuse, empowering women, addressing generational trauma, developing youth leadership, supporting small businesses, fighting against inequality and injustice, and promoting overall well-being for everyone. Jada believes that we can achieve a better future by focusing on education, social justice changes, investing in small businesses, empowering women and youth leadership, and providing entrepreneur training. She is a dedicated advocate for equity and is committed to uplifting underrepresented communities. Jada's life motto is "Rise Above the Storm, It's Time to Soar!"
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Philadelphia native, Sheila E. Battle, is a sought after transformational leader, professional coach, and human services advocate, who lives in central Virginia. Her passion is to see people grow from the inside out through mindful SoulCare practices and the application of basic life principles. Whether managing a team, leading a workshop, or through one on one coaching, her enthusiastic style motivates and inspires from the board room to large conferences. Sheila’s fusion of real-life stories and her conversational techniques connect with her audience at an intimate, intense, and individual level. Sheila is the creator of a SoulCare curriculum that includes her signature practice called 15 Minutes of Grace. This effective approach to mindfulness landed her on the TEDxRVA stage during the 2016 season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF2HsoXHoII&t=84s
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Openness and imagination are the fuel and spark of childhood. What if you could recapture that sense of wonder as an adult—as a parent, artist, employee, entrepreneur, or CEO? Learn to engage with your life and work with the energy of play. After all, who says adulating can't be fun? Refe Tuma is the author of the WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID book series and co-creator of Dinovember, a month-long celebration of childhood imagination found in more than 60 countries around the world. He lives in Kansas City with his wife and co-author/creator/conspirator Susan Tuma and their four kids.
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Antwaun Thompson or"Coach T", as he is referred to by his student athletes and their parents, has been "Coaching and Mentoring the Leaders of Tomorrow" for 31 years. That is the mission statement of JLT Fieldhouse, Inc., the nonprofit organization he founded and hold the position of Executive Director. His mission with this organization is to teach the elements of good character, goal setting, self-esteem, responsibility, teamwork and leadership. Along with 31 years of coaching basketball on several levels, including elementary, middle school, high school, AAU and college, he also has over 20 years of business experience, managing in the private club sector. That career had him starting as a broiler cook at a city club to becoming the general manager of a private country club. Leadership skills, positive attitude, perseverance and a dedicated work ethic were instrumental in acquiring, achieving and maintaining that level of success. Coach T's devotion to help young people grow as athletes and individuals has been a driving force behind starting JLT Fieldhouse, Inc. Today's young people are losing out because they are not receiving the ongoing support, leadership, direction and caring that many of us were provided growing up. Coach T inspires with his message, that is compassionate, thought provoking, entertaining and most importantly, genuine!
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Dr. Andreas Sauer, CFA is founder and principal of ansa capital management. The company specializes in systematic global macro strategies. For 25 years, he has dedicated himself to researching and developing quantitative asset management methods and putting them into practice for the benefit of institutional investors. His doctoral thesis at Karlsruhe University (TU) addressed this topic early on. In 1999, he was one of the co-founders and partners of what is today Quoniam Asset Management, and as CEO and CIO he turned it into the most successful investment boutique in Germany in the space of 13 years. When he stepped down in December 2012, the company had approximately EUR 18 billion in funds under management for global institutional investors. All global equities, bonds and asset allocation mandates were managed exclusively using proprietary quantitative strategies. He was a founding board member of the German CFA Society in 2000 as Vice President and became President. He is a regular speaker on a diversity of topics in quantitative Asset Management and teaches "Asset Management" at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
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Deborah Austin is an award-winning speaker, writer, workshop facilitator, coach and consultant. As a certified coach, her mission involves helping people to have a greater impact in their world through enhanced communication and leadership skills. As a communications expert, Deborah empowers people to elevate their speaking and leadership skills. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster, (which is Toastmasters International's highest honour for leadership and communication excellence). A recipient of the Beland Honderich award for academic excellence, leadership and community involvement, she periodically publishes her expertise and appears in local media. Deborah holds an Hons BA in International Relations from the University of Toronto. She has over 15 years of professional experience in the media, marketing communications and in the public service. She believes in the importance of community contribution and giving back to the community. Deborah has volunteered with and has had leadership positions with several non-profit organizations.
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Keynote speaker who has inspired audiences of 300 to 1,100 with experiences overcoming challenges, building a business with a 30-year track record, and contributing to National Security. Shares her tough and effective approach to using “battlefield” concepts to take the competitive edge and achieve business or career goals. "Battlefield to Boardroom" is about how to zero in and take the competitive edge. It uses music, film, history and Bondoc's experience to show how military concepts can achieve business or career goals. A maverick in National Security, Victoria Bondoc was an engineer on the Star Wars missile defense system, worked undercover with the US Army investigating black market crime, and grew Gemini Industries to operations at 20 locations across the US and overseas. ACHIEVEMENTS: 1. Created more than 1,500 jobs and generated $300 Million in sales. 2. Congressional Recognition (2017, 1994) 3. US Small Business Administration 2017 Massachusetts Small Business Person of the Year 4. US Small Business Administration 2017 Massachusetts Woman Business Owner of the Year 5. US Small Business Administration 1998 Massachusetts Minority Small Business Person of the Year
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The Investment Ecosystem provides consulting, training, facilitation, coaching, and content for investment professionals and organizations. Clients include asset owners, asset managers, advisory firms, and other organizations who are focused on continuous improvement. My public speaking experience includes giving presentations for numerous CFA societies and conferences (I'm on the CFA Institute Approved Speaker List), other industry gatherings, and internal corporate workshops and events.
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Enoch Li (nom de plume: Noch Noch) Managing Director of BEARAPY, Organizational Change & Play Consultant Based in Beijing, Enoch founded Bearapy (www.bearapy.me) to consult on corporate culture and organizational behaviour, focusing on executive wellbeing, leadership development, team dynamics, and employee engagement. She has worked with MNCs, government, and start-ups across Asia-Pacific and Europe, advising executives and entrepreneurs on internal change management. Enoch’s unique approach blends the power of playfulness – creativity, innovation, stress management, and self-awareness – into her consulting and facilitation work, discerning the unconscious and emotional factors that affect decision-making and organization culture. She is also a Leadership Consultant at INSEAD. After an internship at the International Criminal Court, Enoch joined HSBC as an International Manager, working in the bank’s London, Paris, Tokyo, and Beijing offices. In 2010, she experienced a period of physical illness and clinical depression. Through this challenging time, she rediscovered her creativity through writing and playfulness, and pursued her passion in organizational psychology. She completed an Executive Masters in Coaching and Consulting for Change (with Distinction) at INSEAD, thereafter setting up her business to help companies and individuals incorporate play into their work and lives for higher productivity and improved mental health. Her research continues in the psychology of playfulness, and the impact of psychoanalytic object relations in organizations, particularly with workspace personalization. Enoch has written extensively on the topics of mental health and self-development (pen name: Noch Noch) , and is a regular commentator and corporate speaker on women leadership, creativity, mental health, and other career topics. In addition to her website NochNoch.com, she has been published and quoted in Forbes, South China Morning Post, Women of China, and CCTV, amongst other websites and media. Born and raised in Hong Kong and Australia, having lived / worked in multiple countries, and travelled to more than 100 cities, Enoch empathizes with cross-cultural perspectives and communication. She holds a Masters in Law from University of London (Merit), a Bachelors in Law (Hons) and a Bachelors in Politics & Public Administration (Hons) from the University of Hong Kong & Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Paris. Enoch is fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and French. Enoch is involved in charity projects, particularly with children and mental health non-profits, and volunteers her time to mentor others. She enjoys studying Chinese calligraphy & tea, playing basketball, baking, and tackling jigsaw puzzles. She is married with two children.
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Tokunbo is the innovative consultant of Thinking House Consulting. He is known for creative solutions from his thinking outside the box to challenges in an organization and governance. He is a Medical Doctor, Associate of Accounting Technician Scheme and an Associate Certified Accountant. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) who has Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hult International Business School, USA and Master of Public Health from Walden University, USA. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria and Certified Management Consultant; a member of the Golden Key International Honors Society, USA and National Society of Leadership and Success, USA. He has several years of consulting experience in healthcare and business helping small and medium scale businesses. He is a team player that works with team members to deliver results on time.
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12+ years of corporate experience working with Big 4 accounting firm and IT sectors, building scalable and sustainable Shared Services and Global Delivery Service models within Marketing department. Visit my LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/rituparna-bhattacharjee-83b5252 Corporate Entrepreneur - My strength lies in agility, adaptability and futuristic vision. I build processes from ground zero and excel at scaling and sustaining them. I share my experiences to motivate like minded young professionals to join a pilot team or new process and grow with it. I am a motorcycle enthusiast and adventure seeker with tales to tell about hikes, treks and traveling like locals.
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