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Figuring out what to say is like jumping out of a moving train of thought: hurl yourself into the wild wind and hope for the best in the world outside your mind. It doesn't have to be that way. I work with organizations to identify priorities, zero in on what you need to say, and say it in a way that shapes attitudes and behaviors. For 20+ years, I have helped corporations, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations create bold, compelling messages to get the results they want. Here are a few details about me: • Award-winning master educator and recognized expert in message development for brand building, leadership presence, and audience engagement. • Deep knowledge of the nuances of communication and its ability to change minds and behaviors. • Seasoned writer and public speaker honored by the International Communication Association, National Communication Association, and the Association of Teacher Educators. Featured on TEDxCSULB, ABC7 Eyewitness News, and KMEX 34 Univision in Los Angeles. •Multicultural impact: bilingual in English/Spanish, lived in the Caribbean, Europe and North America. With the mind of a data scientist, the heart of a coach, and the spirit of a savvy strategist, I talk the talk and walk the walk in ways that will take your business or communication project to the next level. Through workshops, presentations, seminars, assessments, and consulting sessions, I'll help you discover what works and doesn't work for your unique situation. Messages matter. Words have the power to inspire, engage, influence, and move people to action. Or simply hit you where it hurts. As a professor, consultant, and deep-rooted member of the community, I have crossed industry boundaries for over two decades, crafting and fine-tuning communication strategies for individuals and organizations in education, financial services, natural gas, and other fields. Whether I am delivering a seminar for a large corporation or consulting with a nonprofit organization, I listen attentively, perform critical assignments, and create customized programs that help participants break through barriers for brand building, leadership presence, multicultural innovation, team management, presentation impact (audience engagement), interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution. If you could use an outside perspective to drive your inside game, then please reach out today! I can't wait to hear your story and help you create original solutions for you, your organization, and your brand.
$5,001 - $10,000
A computer scientist and design thinker, Lon Barfield has research, industry & start-up experience and is a lecturer and author. After joint degrees in Computer Science and Physics and a Masters in Computer Science he went on to work at the CWI: Holland's National Research Labs, co-founded the internet start-up General Design and worked at Hewlett Packard Labs as well as a number of universities; Bristol, TU Delft, Utrecht, OU, UWE, City University, University of the Arts London and the Manchester Metropolitan University. At Simpleweb Studio Block he is working on technologies and issues in the distributed ledger space and is a review editor for the journal ‘Frontiers in Blockchain’.
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A Certified Diversity Executive, visionary leader and entrepreneur, Bhakta was born in Gujarat, India and raised in the American Midwest. Adjusting to the American culture was extremely challenging for Bhakta inspiring her life’s mission of helping people identify their authentic self to be successful change agents and leaders in today’s ever-changing global economy. She is a multi-faceted and multicultural executive who has over 20 years of experience empowering diverse talent and population groups to maximize their leadership potential while increasing their cultural competency and global perspective. Prior to launching her consulting firm, Bhakta worked in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors across the US, with several entities who had significant international presence. She applied her expertise in leadership management, strategic planning, talent attraction/management, resource acquisition, business development, program design/delivery, community/economic development, event planning and parking management. She is a sought-after consultant, speaker, trainer and community engager due to her high energy, interactive and inspiring style. In each presentation she brings the diversity pendulum back into balance in a positive, refreshing and authentic perspective affirming everyone is diverse. Bhakta transforms organizational cultures enterprise-wide by utilizing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement business solutions driving innovation and sustainable outcomes. Bhakta is also a co-author of “Power Up, Super Women”, an anthology book on women’s empowerment. She is also the co-host of Diversity Straight Up, a new podcast launched in fall of 2019. Bhakta is a proud recipient of Corridor Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” award.
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S. Joyce Li, CFA is a Portfolio Manager at Matthews Asia. As an independent, privately owned firm, Matthews Asia is the largest dedicated Asia investment specialist in the United States, with offices in San Francisco, London, and Hong Kong. Prior to joining Matthews Asia in 2016, she was a Portfolio Manager and Principal at Marvin & Palmer Associates, investing in Asia markets since 2007. Joyce received an M.B.A. with honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Virginia.
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Jim Johnson is the VP of Business Development at CVC Communications. Jim has been leading and developing people for over 30 years in both profit and not-for-profit organizations. In 2016, he became a certified speaker, coach and trainer with the John C. Maxwell Team. Jim has addressed audiences from 10 to 10,000 around the world. He has coached leaders in the areas of training, staff coaching, personal development, and public speaking/presentations. Jim's passion is to influence leaders to succeed who will in turn influence other leaders to succeed. In 2017, Jim co-founded First Fridays (www.firstfridaysfw.com) with his brother. First Fridays is a regional networking forum that brings leaders together once a month to grow and network. Conference & Seminars: Credit Union Times, Disney World, Orlando, FL Credit Union Journal’s “Grow Show”, San Diego, CA NACCAP Annual Conference, Denver, CO & Vancouver, B.C., Canada Oceans NEI keynote, NE Indiana National Interns Day keynote, Fort Wayne, IN First Fridays Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN
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Shannan Scarselletta is on a mission to use her improv experience and business acumen to grow tomorrow's high-performing leaders and teams. Her audiences get on their feet and out of their comfort zone to improvise and story-tell their way to greater creativity and agility - leaving inspired, laughing, and prepared to level up their careers and organizations! As a Prosci certified change management consultant working with Fortune 500 companies to achieve transformational change, Shannan discovered that her clients’ success depended on their ability to communicate powerfully, adapt, and innovate. As an improvisational comedian and storyteller performing nationwide with Second City, UCB, and ComedySportz (her “superman job”), she knew that her improv team worked these skills in every practice. In a world where disruption is the only constant, Shannan believes tomorrow’s leading organizations will be those whose leaders can create and adapt in ambiguity, so she founded ImproVision Consulting to bring meaningful improv- and storytelling-inspired learning to the next generation of game changers.
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Inspiring clients to discover their personal/professional brands for business success is my passion. Partnership enablement, though initially as a channel champ in the corporate world, is now expanded into social enterprise via television, magazines, and digital media. I’m equally likely to be seen in the board room or a coffee shop listening deeply to a person’s goals while drawing on my connections to support their success. One of my favorite partners refers to me as the ‘Branding Scientist’ – which I love because it connects my science background to storytelling. Mass Challenge welcomes me as a startup accelerator judge & mentor - which keeps me plugged in to exciting new ventures. I like to stretch the cutting edge of branding delivering keynotes at international events, hosting our award-winning podcast [AllAboutThatBrand], and most recently as an Executive Producer of a docuseries. Originally trained as a Bio/Electrical engineer, my first CEO venture was an online software solution. One of only two women to be venture funded at the multi-million-dollar level in Austin in 2000, our firm was featured in the Austin Business Journal, on KEYE, and won the KPMG Stand-Out Startup Award. I'm first a mother of two millennials and a wife. You can find my hubby and I performing R&B at a local vineyard or sampling the awesome Italian fare in town.
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Anish Baheti emerges as a guiding light, captivating audiences worldwide with his profound insights and transformative guidance, particularly through Ikigai Coaching. His dynamic portfolio spans speaking engagements, coaching prowess, and educational influence, establishing him as a multifaceted luminary in the realm of personal development. As the visionary founder of Train My Brain® and Concepts Coach, Anish orchestrates an exceptional journey marked by empowering thousands through riveting sessions, including his impactful Ikigai Coaching. His ability to unravel intricate concepts and ignite motivation within individuals from diverse backgrounds is unparalleled. Anish's touch leaves an indelible mark on countless lives, across education, corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and sports. Anish harnesses an experiential learning deck of 52 cards, showcasing his commitment to meaningful interactions, particularly evident in his Ikigai Coaching sessions. His innate knack for forging connections between intricate ideas and practical strategies distinguishes him. Anish's guidance transcends theory, seamlessly merging personal and professional growth to create a holistic transformational experience, notably highlighted in his Ikigai Coaching approach. Educated at prestigious institutions, Anish holds a Chartered Accountant degree from ICAI, an MBA from the University of Technology, Sydney, and distinguished certifications as a Life Coach and Brain Mapping Practitioner. His accomplishments, including prestigious awards and accolades, underscore his trailblazing contributions, particularly in Ikigai Coaching. Anish's innovative programs, such as "The Life Deck®" and "The Numbers Deck®," exemplify his commitment to leading lives by design, not default, with Ikigai Coaching at their core. These transformative programs foster introspection and self-realization, bridging gaps and kindling profound understanding. As an in-demand speaker, sought-after coach, and luminous educational influencer, Anish's legacy of awakening minds and illuminating paths, particularly through Ikigai Coaching, continues to redefine personal and professional growth.
$1,501 - $5,000
As students' lives are often consisting of the straight path into university, and subsequently the - already dated - workplace, I am pleased to affirm that my approach is not like everyone else's. While still successfully attending school, I find the euphory to take action; even though a grain of luck can always be of help, I consistently elevated myself, through my diligence, wit (and probably stubbornness). However, as the days, of training by doing, went by, multitudes of skills developed. As the leader of one of Germany's most prestigious NGO project groups at UNICEF, I picked up project management. At the advisory council, I gained experience in public relations and NGO investment. Being a journalist at the most significant youth press Germany's, honed my ability to write, and the activity of competitive debating taught me how to articulate my thoughts, control my paralanguage, and made me think more profound and more critical about issues in politics, economics, and society than ever before. All these experience made me the person I am today and equipped me for future projects way better than deficient education ever could have. So, why don't we connect, and start changing this world?
$251 - $1,500
For over 15 years, Jason McManus has been a creative leader in the theme park, leisure, resort, and attractions industries. With a background in illustration and animation, Jason began his career at Walt Disney Imagineering, and has since gone on to lead teams as creative director for major projects worldwide from theme park rides to museums and cruise ships. He also currently teaches Themed Entertainment and Creative Development at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, CA. Jason's uses his unique history and background in the development of major worldwide attractions to lead and inspire companies and teams to find originality, be bold decision makers, and to become fearlessly creative.
$251 - $1,500
Liz Grossman is an entrepreneur who works with world leaders, nonprofits, companies and academic institutions to create inclusive programs, develop successful brands, build community and facilitate meaningful connections to scale their impact. She has spent the past twelve years studying, working and living in Sub-Saharan Africa, with experience in over 15 countries. She is a sought after speaker on topics such as entrepreneurship, education, the future of work and women’s leadership in Africa, who challenges audiences to consider the importance of intercultural collaboration and to accelerate equitable business and development projects. Holding a Masters in International Education Policy from Harvard and a Bachelors in Communications and International Studies from Northwestern, she is a strategic thinker with particular strengths in communications, event management, relationship building, reporting, strategic planning and organizational development. She develops relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and easily bridges cultural differences to ensure successful coordination of projects and campaigns.
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Dr. Pamela Coburn-Litvak is a neuroscientist, author, speaker, and certified executive coach. Pam helps executives and organizations reduce their stress load in terms of time and priorities management, communication, conflict resolution, and leading large change initiatives. Drawing on 25 years of research and teaching the effects of stress on mental health, she helps her clients prevent burnout and promote well-being. Pam works with clients in multiple industries. She holds a specialty certification for Healthcare Leadership Coaching and has developed a well-being coaching program for clinicians. Her research has been published in the peer-reviewed journals Neuroscience and Neurobiology of Learning and Behavior.
$1,501 - $5,000