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Annalisa Nash Fernandez is a specialist in cultural elements in technology and business strategy. With global experience as an expatriate executive based in emerging markets, she bridges her dual background as a sociolinguist to navigate cross-cultural communication in the digital economy. Her expert quotes are featured widely, including by CIO magazine and the BBC, and her articles are published in trade journals and in leading media. Annalisa’s professional background spans multinational companies in various countries, including as a strategic planning director for Philip Morris International and Kraft Foods, based in São Paulo, Brazil, and investment banks, including Bankers Trust, based in New York City and Santiago, Chile. In her freelance consulting career she is a linguist for Transperfect, an intercultural strategist for multinational companies, a speaker at global conferences, and a pro bono interpreter and advocate. Annalisa holds an M.A. in language and translation from the University of Wisconsin, and a B.S. in international finance from Georgetown University.
$1,501 - $5,000
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Simon Vetter, CEO of Stand Out International, is a behavioral change expert, working with managers to create lasting transformation for themselves, their teams and organization. With over 22 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching and management training, he specializes in designing and implementing development programs to increase performance, build capabilities and succession of leadership talent. Because of his European and American background, Simon is able to bring a rich perspective on how successful executives operate in a global, cross-cultural business environment.
$5,001 - $10,000
Ahsan Jamal has over 14 years of experience in payments, cards and digital services industry, primarily in Pakistan. Following his work in payment technologies for TPS Pakistan and implementing several international projects, Ahsan moved to Faysal Bank where he was leading the team that launched several cards and payments products. He successfully manage the consolidation and transition of card and payment platform after acquisition of RBS Pakistan by Faysal Bank ensuring smooth and seamless experience for customers. During his short stint at Samba Bank, he helped migration of acquired CresBank’s payment services to Samba’s global platform. Ahsan joined a startup Wemsol Private Limited in 2013 and headed Product, Operations and Technology for Pakistan office. At Wemsol, Ahsan helped the company to setup key departments and spearheaded launch of branded merchant payment network offering various innovative services such as contactless payments, card scheme payments, mobile payments and loyalty program. Ahsan is currently Head of Digital Financial Services at National Institutional Faciliation Technologies where he is responsible to create inclusive, interconnected and shared Payment System Infrastructure for effective and efficient delivery of Digital Financial Services in Pakistan. He has conducted several training and workshops including: - Digital Financial Services Ideation Workshop (Organized for Karandaaz and it's ecosystem partners in telecoms, banking and public sector) - Training on E-Commerce – Strategy, Implementation & Best Practice (Training session for Banking Executives organized by Dellsons) - Payment Systems (Training session for Information System (IS) officers of State Bank of Pakistan) - E-Banking & Payment Systems (Training Session - Key Executives of State Bank of Pakistan) - E-Banking - Importance, Products and Trends (IBA Sukkur National Conference on E-Banking)
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Emily’s mission is to help empower women and children with a primary focus on women in STEAM fields. Through Emily’s career in a male- dominated industry and her hobby in data visualization, Emily became passionate about helping women get the skills, show up, and go up. Emily became a trainer leadership facilitator for her agency and on her own time, became a trained life coach and Tiny Habits behavior change specialty coach. Through her work in data visualization, she became passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in data visualization and helping companies see the benefit of a diverse workforce, including the C-suite. In addition to facilitating internal leadership training, Emily was recently featured as a panelist at the 2017 Tableau Conference data+women panel discussion. Other talks or workshops include: a goal setting talk in early 2017, teaching women how to connect via social media, facilitating portions of a data analytics workshop at InnoMAYtion, and a technical talk on tips for using the Tableau data visualization software. Emily is the founder of the Tableau Fringe Festival, a free virtual conference about Tableau and data visualization which is currently in the US and APAC regions with expansion in EMEA in 2018. She is a co-organizer of the Washington, DC data+women meet-up group which also hosts data analytics workshop primarily aimed at teenage girls. Emily also founded an initiative called Pretty Strong Smart, which is a women’s empowerment initiative tailored to school age children. Emily is the proud mom of two awesome kids, a podcaster, a fitness competitor, and Mrs. Maryland US Continental.
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I have 25+ years in education, working in Admissions and Enrollment Management. I own my company, Admission Network, LLC. I am a writer, speaker and executive coach. I consult with colleges and universities on enrollment goals, and I consult with families on getting into college and making it affordable. I am published in the Christian Science Monitor and The Yield. I have presented at regional, state and national conferences.
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Dr. Goran Matijasevic is Executive Director of the UCI Chief Executive Roundtable and Senior Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni and Constituent Relations. In these roles, he oversees and advances research collaborations and strategic initiatives associated with Roundtable and Alumni Association programs. Prior to his position at the Roundtable, he was director of research development at The Henry Samueli School of Engineering. He has volunteer taught the Entrepreneurship Course for Scientists and Engineers in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering for ten years and has mentored several winning teams in the UCI Business Plan competition. Prior to UCI, he worked in research development manager positions at two electronics start-ups. Goran is currently on the boards of OCTANe (Orange County Technology Action Network) and Southern California Biomedical Council, as well as the advisory boards of TriTech SBDC and 2-1-1 Orange County. He was recognized by UCI Alumni Association as Distinguished Engineering Alum in 2008. Goran received his MBA from Pepperdine University and his Ph.D. degree from UC Irvine in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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Dexter Peggins Jr., is the CEO and Founder of Kingdom Solutions Consulting. With a practical approach to advisement and a desire to help people reach the fullness of their potential, Dexter is quickly becoming a sought out leader in the area of life transformation. For close to 20 years, Dexter has helped countless people experience transformation in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives. Dexter's mantra is simple; "Live a Life of Purpose, on Purpose!" Having an innate ability to inspire, motivate, and instruct; Dexter serves as a mentor, adviser, and consultant to business and spiritual leaders going through transition, and emerging leaders looking to make their mark in the world. Dexter is a husband, father, business owner, author, veteran, a leader, political influencer, and most importantly an Ambassador of God. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry, and a Master of Public Administration, and a Doctor of Pastoral Care and Ministry. Additionally, Dexter is also the founder and Executive Director of the City of Refuge Enterprise, a 501(c)3 organization that provides mentoring services for at-risk youth. For more information, visit: www.dexterpegginsjr.com
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Sriram is the harbinger of the ultimate formula for healthy attitudes, quality of Inner ambiance, Team skills and Stress-free accomplishments. http://www.sriramathri.com
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"John is an exceptional coach, focusing on business and health. John engages his audience with his wisdom, energy and experience. His guidance over the years has been invaluable". --- Jodi M. Malis, C.P.A. ♦ Do you feel isolated and vulnerable with everyone looking to you for all the answers? ♦ Would you benefit from agenda-free advice? ♦ Do you seek challenges to the status quo? ♦ Are you frustrated by stagnation or find it difficult to manage rapid growth? I help growth minded, competitive and entrepreneurial CEOs, Executives and Professionals challenging them to think differently and achieve more success, clarity, freedom and transformation. I show CEOs, Executives and Professionals how to think differently, energize their business, manage stress and improve their leadership skills. I have helped hundreds of executives through one-to-one coaching, seminars and workshops to master the inner game and succeed at the outer game in business and in life. I am a professional speaker, author of an upcoming book and expert in self-mastery. I am available as a keynote speaker and lead workshops and seminars integrating the latest thinking on leadership with the ancient wisdom of self-mastery. ➨➨ To learn more, you can reach me at John@JohnJFenton.com or call 404-217-5889 and let's start a conversation.➨➨
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Staci Taustine has more than ten years of experience teaching and training youth and adults. Focusing on leadership development and social emotional learning outcomes, she has fostered incredible outcomes for some of Baltimore's most vulnerable youth and advanced the work of NYC’s highest level policy makers in the Department of Education. Through authenticity and commitment to helping others become their best selves she has since coached young professionals and organizations in fostering dialogue to elevate youth voices. Whether she is speaking to young people or adults she believes that the heart is uniquely human in that we all need the same thing--purpose. She believes in the power of community and the magic that can happen when you bring people together. This is her Purpose. Staci comes to this work a survivor who is uniquely committed to surfacing strategies that will help folks achieve and thrive regardless of their struggle. . Throughout her life she suffered the implications of low self esteem and bullying due to obesity. All The While suffering silently with chronic pain related to PCOS and Endometriosis. Despite having lost more than 100 pounds through the help of gastric bypass, her daily battle with her body felt like a losing one...until it actually was in June 2016. Staci spent a month in the hospital after a massive spontaneous perforation resulted in sepsis. She lived with a feeding tube for two months and spent the next year negotiating nerve damage and very limited capacity. Staci’s darkest days inspire her to help others find light in one another. Her story is as much a part of who she is as a person ...as it is in the kind of coach she is for others. She has the unique ability to understand what it feels like to have lost it all and fight her way back. Nothing stands between us and the tomorrow we dream of if we are willing to keep going….together. As a speaker I connect best with the following audiences : - Folks seeking inspiration. -Folks tackling adversity -young women/girls -Anyone who wants to believe their story has PURPOSE. -
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Pamela is the CEO of Language of Space, specializing in Feng Shui for workspace and personal environments that energetically foster growth and stability for business and personal transformation. One of the elite in an international field, Pamela Edwards is a Master Practitioner of Classical Feng Shui with 25 years of business experience, owning and operating design related businesses. Her educational background includes 10 years of extensive experience and training in the science of Business Feng Shui. She was privileged to be mentored by an esteemed teacher whose lineage dates back over 500 years. Additionally Pamela earned a BFA in Environmental Design where she first became exposed to the concepts of space and how people are influenced by their environments. She advises individuals, entrepreneurs, groups and businesses in new ways to expand business performance by using the principles of Feng Shui to enhance the environment. Mission: My commitment is to each and every person, family and leader to embrace their greatness in achieving success. To engage in solutions that build strong sound communities and businesses capable of continued long term growth. Pamela does not provide service as an architect or interior designer.
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