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As The Pitch Whisperer, John Livesay helps people craft a compelling pitch that tugs at the heartstrings so people open their purse strings.. He hosts “The Successful Pitch” podcast and is the author of “The Successful Pitch : Conversations on Going From Invisible To Investable” John had an award winning twenty year career in media sales with Conde Nast and is the mentor at Dreamfunded.com. John has appeared in Forbes, INC. as well on CBS FOX and ABC as an expert on “How To Ask For What You Want And Get A Yes.”
More than $10,000
For more than 30 years, speaker and management expert Dr. Wanda Curlee worked in several industries to include IT, Government, Insurance, Telecommunications and Consulting as a Project, Program and Portfolio Management Leader. Active with the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) certification and standards teams, contributor on the Requirements Practice Guide and Program Management Standard (4th edition) core teams and a member of the team that developed the Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification, she is sought by the world’s leading companies for her ability to share knowledge, techniques and complexity. Dr. Curlee has published three books, two delve into complexity theory and one is about virtual PMOs; contributed to 2 books about portfolio management; and served as editor of a management book set to be released in 2Q-2017. She has earned four PMI credentials: PfMP, PgMP, PMP and PMI-RMP. Her engaging and entertaining style empowers audiences, leaving them with a renewed commitment to professionalism and success.
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Dustin Mathews transforms business and brands. Right out of school, Dustin helped take a company from $1M to $14M and #35 on Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies. Next he led 10 product launches that generated $10M+ in sales. Now he runs Speaking Empire, a disruptive company in the leadership training and education space. Along with multiple best-selling books in the areas of marketing, sales and life, Dustin codified a process for creating and selling products and services, Irresistible Offer Architecture®, and is currently innovating in the area of Brand Response™. In his down time, Dustin enjoys playing tennis and mountain biking with his wife Missy. You may reach the author by visiting... http://www.dustinmathews.com or http://www.speakingempire.com or by phone at 800-687-4061.
More than $10,000
Laura Lewis-Barr specializes in helping executives and staff communicate their ideas with humor, vitality, and presence. An award-winning writer, Laura is practiced in the art of storytelling and often coaches on perfecting stories to inspire, motivate, and persuade others. Laura’s other specialty is emotional intelligence. Her recent publication, Improving Communication at Work – 52 Tips, Techniques, and Tools to Build Emotional Intelligence – A Card Deck for Workers, Managers, and Teams comes from her many years of coaching adults in emotional intelligence and the practical uses of positive psychology. See www.training4breakthroughs.com. In addition to her degrees in Communication and Performance, Laura continues to study depth psychology, facilitation, and process work. She has worked with managers from Chase Bank, Thomson Reuters, Dow Chemical, AoL, Toyota, and many other large and small companies. Laura is a Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Certified trainer and a certified trainer through Development Dimensions International and Achieve Global. When not training, Laura writes plays, screenplays, and sometimes directs movies, plays, or retreat events. Her film "Cloistered Honey" was an official selection at the Red Dirt International Film Festival (nominated for Best Writing - Drama) the Eugene International Film Festival (Awarded Best Screenplay – Feature) and the online festival at cultureunplugged.com) Laura's plays are published and distributed through YouthPlays and Heartland Plays.
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Marlon Shaw is an Award Winning Inspirational Speaker, Certified World Class Speaking™ Coach, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) and a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience and a relentless passion for continuous growth and improvement; it’s not a surprise that Marlon is a sought after speaker, speaking coach and trainer. Marlon has delivered presentations and workshops for various companies and organization such as University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Investors Group, Y2 Entrepreneurship Conference, Strong Summit Toronto, Professional networking organizations, School boards, Business Advisory Centres, Community groups and more!
$1,501 - $5,000
Experienced Non Executive Director , CEO/ Executive Director on International and National /Local Boards- Commercial, Non profit Associations and Community - Global Public Policy & Industry Expert- Sport, Fitness, Physical Activity, Health, Leisure , Tourism -11 European Commission supported Projects - Expert Innovative Strategic & Digital Marketing - Extensive experience in the Fitness Industry, Health Clubs, Spa, Sports & Leisure Facilities - Business Innovation, Operational & Strategic Management - Feasibility studies & business plans in leisure/ sport/ fitness/ health clubs Experience in multiple capital projects in excess of 100 million Euro - Marketing strategies & plans with clear actions to deliver results incl. Email marketing, marketing automation, segmentation and precision marketing- Dramatic improvement in your bottom line - Develop and review standards and business practices (experienced in developing and contributing to National, European, North American Standards in Fitness, Health Clubs, Sports) PROVEN EXPERIENCE: - CEO of ILAM the industry body for 'Sports, Fitness, Aquatic Facilities, Spas, Wellness - MD Consultancy Services leading over 50 projects- feasibility studies, business plans, marketing strategies, HR & training plans and reviews, successful multi million funding applications - Facility/Clubs Operational & Top Level Management 20 years in UK & Ireland; -IHRSA Board Director (Global) 2008-2012 & Chair Membership & Standards Committee -IHRSA Europe Council -Member BIAC Health Task Force (advises OECD) representing IHRSA -EOSE Correspondent Ireland -Fellow CIMSPA -Member Institute of Directors, - Over 20 EU/National Funded Projects ranging from Fitness to Sports to Outdoor to Facilities Management & Operations/Design to Adapted Physical Activity -standards development, skills research, qualifications, frameworks & more Judge on IHRSA EU Club Leadership Award 4 years
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I was a volunteer for a national charity here in Ireland when my current career path began. One of my roles as this volunteer was creating awareness and fundraising using social media. One day when my children were young, I attended a friends daughters birthday party and the Magician there cornered me at the end and said he had seen me posting "everywhere!" and would love to be shown how to do this. One year later after doing a Start Your Own Business Course and a several others my business was born. It's my reason to bounce out of bed every day and I simply love doing it. I have found speaking about my passion fulfilling and frankly can't do enough of it! I have helped hundreds of businesses with their > Marketing plans, > Content planning > Social Media training > Social Media management since 2013. I speak and training in Facebook, Instagram, Google Business Profile, LinkedIn, X, YouTube and Canva. Time management is an area I also cover and will show the best ways for every size of business to manage their time better. We all want entrepreneurs to spend less time in the classroom and more time in building their businesses.
$251 - $1,500
Recon Strategy Group is a marketing and advertising agency focused on using data and creative content to help organizations connect with their audience in meaningful ways. I help others discover their key messaging and then deliver it using technology, digital media, design, social media, and audio/video production. Experienced in data and analytics, marketing strategy, marketing and advertising, I am a combat-veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005-2006) and served as a 19D Cavalry Scout with the 101st Airborne Air Assault Division in southwest Baghdad. My experience in the military honed my leadership skills and further developed a strong sense of purpose, drive, and commitment to seeing the job through. I'm passionate about veterans issues, disaster relief, non-profits, craft beer and bourbon, and helping our planet for the better.
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Wendy Barlin is more than an accountant. Her expertise is advising people to better manage their business with financial and operational strategies, time and resource analyses and income tax planning. Her professional experience spans more than 20 years in service based industries as diverse as entertainment, medical/dental, franchises and the professional services industry. Wendy and her team provide a full range of advisory services, accounting, bookkeeping and income tax compliance services. Wendy is committed to her clients’ success. Whether developing strategic operational plans, negotiating with banks or vendors, analyzing cash flow or projecting income taxes, she ensures that all financial decisions lead to greater profits. A native of Cape Town, South Africa, Wendy graduated with a double major in Accounting and Information Systems from the University of Cape Town. During a one year break spent backpacking around the world in search of her dream, Wendy fell in love with the sparkle of the City of Angels and decided to make her home here. Wendy is a frequent speaker at conferences and association meetings and is also a member of the California Society of CPA’s and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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Toye Johnson-Vincent is a native New Yorker with educational and career roots in New York, Massachusetts, Florida, and Georgia. Toye is a motivational speaker who takes her audiences on an energetic journey they can enjoy throughout the presentation! An extraordinarily skilled speaker, she's presented numerous topics in areas of Career Development and Life Skills. Toye will leave your audience with practical tools that help move careers, educational and/or personal goals forward! From the conference room to the classroom, Toye's human resources talent acquisition background combined with a passionate and enthusiastic personality has event organizers seeking her availability for current and future events! Do you need a keynote, conference, classroom style or podcast speaker who will engage and connect instantly with the audience? if so, contact Toye Johnson-Vincent! WEBSITE: www.TJVEMPOWERSU.com
$1,501 - $5,000
Lori Webb is the Lead Indsparker for her boutique media, publishing & consulting company, Indspark! Indspark is a Danish word that means to inspire, inform, motivate and kick in the butt. This is what she regularly does through her speaking, writing, event creation, design and general being. She is also Founder of International Speaker Collective, an organization for professional speakers, and International Speaker School; where she develops speaker talent for young and established professionals interested in getting on more stages; in front of more cameras; gaining more visibility and earning more money through the power of presentation. Lori’s performance experience began at four with dance, rapidly spread to singing, then leadership, sports, modelling, acting and teaching. As a high profile student leader, athlete, performer, and model, Lori, became adept at navigating the spotlight at an early age. Growing her expertise throughout the following four decades of her life through education, professional and practical development. At 14, she began to train student speakers, as a part of a New York State Statewide Student Leadership Organisation and by 18, she had begun teaching media training with modelling and acting hopefuls through a nationally renowned U.S. based school. Her formal training includes an M.Sc. in Information Technology (Design, Communication & Media) from the Information Technology University of Denmark and a B.A. in Theatre and English from the State University of New York in Oswego where she completed her degree through a student exchange program in London, England. She has also completed professional certifications in executive retail training; creativity facilitation; social media strategy; interpretative and tourism training. She has been seen, heard or read internationally by millions. Appearing in film, tv, video, live and recorded digital broadcasts, radio, newsprint, magazines, online and in books. She has successfully coached a range of students to professionals to confidently appear on camera, stage, in front of classrooms and via social media. She is a multiple #1 Amazon Bestseller Author, a pending world record holder for the most attended (over 15K) live-streamed entrepreneurial conference and her trendspotting work has been seen by millions. Born in New York, Lori has spent most of her life living abroad. She has lived in England, France and Denmark. She currently resides in Copenhagen where she has lived for 30 years. She presents regularly in English and Danish.
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