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Rodolphe Bocquet co-founded Beyond Ratings with two partners in 2014 to better integrate the risk factors related to energy and climate change and their impacts on investments. This new venture is in line with Rodolphe’s background at the crossroads of finance and climate change policies. Rodolphe was a risk manager on equity derivative markets for seven years before leading innovative financing programs in the field of climate change and sustainable development for several French institutions between 2003 and 2013 (ADEME, Aquitaine Regional Council, French Development Bank). Rodolphe graduated from HEC, NYU Stern Business School and Mines ParisTech. He has built on a great experience of financing instruments, asset valuation and risk management as a front officer on financial markets (option models, DCF methodologies, risk sensitivity analysis). This financial expertise has proven a strong asset as Rodolphe shifted his career in the field of energy-climate and sustainable development public policies. He has been in a position to develop several innovative financing schemes: carbon funds, private-public energy private equity funds, subsidised credit facilities for financial institutions, and investment funds. As Head of Sustainable Development of the Aquitaine Regional Council and as Environmental Finance Expert at the AFD he has also developed strong communication and negotiation skills with public authorities and governments.
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Author Albert Kaufmann has spent 14-years learning from the various career opportunities inside the writing/publishing industry. His drive, devotion, and unique sense of creativity has allowed him to excel as a writer and publish three novels with a fourth still in process. The techniques he has developed while surviving on a freelance writer’s income has contributed to the theory that there is always a way to cut costs without sacrificing quality. Albert teaches the details needed to lower common industry costs by as much as 78%. The workshops he teaches will polish your sense of detail while using techniques that subconsciously direct the Reader to connect with a character. With this knowledge, the writer can better design their market campaign to connect with the intended consumer on an emotional and naturally appealing level. With a little adjusting, these deep-targeting techniques can benefit any entrepreneur with a low capital. Albert put his knowledge to the test when he became the owner/CEO of a 98-year-old Publishing Company. Their ability to lower the common cost of an Authors Publishing Service, while raising their initial market impact has proven Albert correct. Today, the active owner/Registered Publisher of Gladiator Publishing Company, Albert Kaufmann continues to develop and teach. He now shares his experience and knowledge with the community, providing them with the mental tools to look at their consumer in a completely new light. In 2018, alone, Albert has received awards from the Professional Writers Alliance, AWAI, Barefoot Writers, Yellow Pages, DexMedia, Live The Literature, and named a 2018 Honored Executive by Strathmore’s famous Global Directory ‘Who’s Who.’
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Motivational and positive in everything that he does, speaker, coach and author Dalton Beckles is called to help others Dream, Believe, Act and Achieve success. Dalton takes his lived and shared experiences and connects with people on a level that motivates others to envision success. With a clinical background in the mental health field, Dalton has a passion for helping others find hope when all around seems hopeless. Dalton is the author of Leverage To Win: Key relationships all men need to succeed. He also uses the motto “Envision Success” whenever he is called to speak or coach. Envision Success is a movement he started in order to shift the thought process from failure to success. Prior to his focus as a motivational speaker, he worked in nonprofit community mental health and continues to provide outpatient therapy, and success coaching through his business New Hope Clinical Services LLC. Dalton holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Andrews University and is a Certified Life Coach.
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After 17 years at CFA Institute, Mr. Boersma founded Basis Point Solutions (BPS) in 2017 and offers consulting, training, and subject matter expertise on investment performance, the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®), the CFA Institute Asset Manager Code (AMC), and business ethics. BPS offers services to investment management companies and asset owners. Previously, Mr. Boersma served as the Executive Director of the GIPS standards and Head of Professional Standards at CFA Institute. He was responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the CFA Institute Professional Standards, including the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, the GIPS standards, the Asset Manager Code of Professional Conduct, and the Pension Trustee Code. His responsibilities included managing a global team of senior investment professionals and volunteers and initiating, directing, supporting, and managing the creation of solutions and practices to improve the integrity and ethical practices within the financial services industry. Mr. Boersma is a frequent speaker on ethics in the investment industry, is frequently quoted in the financial press, and has appeared on CNN, CNBC, ABC World News, and PBS. Mr. Boersma testified before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee on the need for independence between investment analysts, hedge funds, and corporate issuers. Prior to joining CFA Institute, Mr. Boersma held various positions in the investment management industry including assistant portfolio manager, trader, and performance specialist. Mr. Boersma is a member of the Covenant School (Charlottesville, VA) board of directors, and the New York Society of Security Analysts. Mr. Boersma earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin and is a CFA charterholder. Mr. Boersma was the 2014 winner of the Portfolio Institutionell (www.portfolio-institutionell.de) Reader's Choice Award for Industry Achievement.
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Denise Carter is an author, motivational speaker, reiki master, and founder and CEO of Salus Lifestyles, a company delivering wellness solutions to businesses and its employees. She's a self-made entrepreneur, risk-taker and belives nothing is out of her reach. She has been coaching some of the largest companies and their employees for nearly 25 years, considering it a high calling to help people achieve wellness-success. She believes that "Building a strong foundation within yourself will transform your life!" She has a long-running podcast, "My Body, My Business" delivering wellness solutions to busy professionals. As a consultant, she had the opportunity to work with nationally syndicated fitness product infomercials: "The Abdoer" and "Gyrotonics.". A spokesperson for the Prothin products at Neways International. Co-creator of the Powerful Mind, Powerful Nutrition program, a life-changing series that has empowered individuals to make lasting changes. Denise is a Reiki Usui & Karuna Master. She studies energy and the effects it has on our lives. She has nurtured a lifelong passion for helping others, becoming an intuitive healer and energy worker, with a firm belief in the restorative power of Reiki. Find additional information, visit saluslifestyles.com.
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Chou Hallegra Gabikiny, the founder of Grace & Hope Consulting, LLC, is a mental health & diversity consultant specializing in stress management, suicide prevention, grief and trauma recovery, inclusive practices, customized employment, Person-Centered Thinking, social skills, and personal development. She is also a best-selling author, speaker, and life coach on a mission to help people rise above their circumstances so they can enjoy life to the fullest. Chou holds many credentials, including the following: - Certified Anxiety Clinical Treatment Professional - Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional - Certified Grief Counseling Specialist - Certified Family Trauma Professional - Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider - Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - Certified Master Life Coach - Certified Supports Broker - Certified in the Discovery Process of Customized Employment - Certified Trainer for Person-Centered Thinking - Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapist - Board Certified Christian Counselor She has over a decade of experience working in human services, providing counseling, case management, and job coaching to individuals affected by mental health challenges, intellectual and developmental differences, addictions, homelessness, and single parenting. Chou also provides training and consulting to schools, churches, businesses, and nonprofit agencies. Chou completed a Master's of Arts degree in Human Services at Liberty University and an Advanced Diploma in Biblical Counseling at Light University. She also holds a post-graduate certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling from Utah State University. Chou completed additional trauma-related training, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) , Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) , and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for Traumatized Children. Having personally experienced some debilitating and chronic health conditions, Chou is passionate about helping others achieve mental/emotional wellness and reach their full potential so they can enjoy fulfilling lives. As a parent of children with complex needs, she understands first-hand the challenges of caregiving and loves to support families of people with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs. Chou is involved with many advocacy organizations and enjoys serving others. She is bilingual in French and English and embraces diversity.
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Jenny Halasz is the President and Founder of JLH Marketing, Inc. With over 20 years’ experience in search, she uses her skills to provide consulting to medium to large enterprise companies on SEO, Analytics, and Search Strategy. Jenny has been named a top SEO to follow by Rand Fishkin, has been featured on Search Engine Journal’s Top SEOs to Follow list in 2017 and 2018, and was voted the #3 SEO Specialist in 2018 by Serpstat. Jenny is an international keynote and session speaker, has written for several prominent digital news sites such as Search Engine Journal and Marketing Land. She’s also an advocate for Women in Tech and Mental Health Awareness. When she’s not traveling or working, you can find Jenny in her hometown of Raleigh, NC with her husband and two sons.
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Colleen Hauk is a sought-after workplace dynamics expert and keynote speaker. She is the founder and CEO of The Corporate Refinery, a consulting and training firm that works with some of the world’s largest companies to forge new paradigms for women and what leadership means for today’s world. Colleen’s passion grew from her 15 years as a corporate executive where she experienced first-hand the negative effects of poor leadership and lack of self-care. After suffering her own breaking point, she transformed her personal circumstances and inspired others across the organization to impact cultural change. Colleen is the co-author of two books, including the bestseller, Women Who Ignite. She is a multiple-time contributor to Forbes and delivered her keynotes and trainings to Fortune 500 companies and organizations such as Dell, Merck, Panasonic, New York Life, and NielsenIQ.
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I'm a confident & bold women. I'm a dreamer, visionary of empowered society with full of strong individuals to support each one and another's growth. I'm software developer by profession. I work in IBM as a senior software developer. I love to interact with people and enjoy standing on the stage & leading the crowd towards the new world filled with positive visions.
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Dr. Marcelle Davis has worked with both for profit and non-profit organizations across several industries for over 25 years. She has since opened her own consulting firm, Wilson Davis Consulting, where she assists clients in the collection and analysis of their workforce and recruiting metrics. Marcelle is skilled in evaluating business landscapes and implementing projects and policies that enable organizations to integrate inclusion in business practices. Additionally, she is experienced in providing organizational leaders with the tools and strategies that equip them to move from the ideation of inclusion to the integration of it. As an analytical strategist who understands the value of collaborating and partnering with key stakeholders, Marcelle conducts assessments to identify opportunities that increase overall organizational performance. In addition to her robust experience in diversity and inclusion, she also has a background in academia. Marcelle’s career in academia includes both the design and facilitation of graduate and undergraduate courses and the facilitation of courses that include but are not limited to Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Cross-Cultural Management, Diversity in Organizations and Operations Management. Her consulting firm, Wilson Davis Consulting specializes in the areas of organizational culture, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, performance management and strategic planning. Marcelle received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia State University, MBA from American Intercontinental University and Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University. She has published two articles in the Journal of Practical Consulting, a third in the Journal of Business Diversity titled Global Leadership and a book titled Measuring Inclusive Leadership with G.R.A.C.E.
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I am a public relations and communications professional. I secured my Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Public Relations from the University of Memphis and now I work full-time as a graphic designer, web designer, publicist and teacher for the Detroit Public Schools District. I've secured media placement in Detroit's WXYZ 7, WDIV Local 4, The Michigan Chronicle, Rolling Out Magazine and countless others.
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I am a student currently studying in the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada, majoring in Psychology. Before transferring to UBC, I was studying Behavioural Neuroscience in Simon Fraser University (SFU). I was the 29th Executive Committee working as Internal Secretary of Hong Kong Outstanding Student Association from 2015-2016. I volunteered for numerous leadership programs and actively engages in volunteering opportunities. She is aspired to influence other and make a difference in the world. Moreover, I have a special interest in discussing and exploring about the topic on Creativity. In the future as technology advance, creativity and brain power would be utmost valuable. Therefore, I am enthusiastic about sharing ideas on Creativity and Learning, striving to make an impact to the world.
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