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Founder/CEO of Natural Born Leaders, and Inspection Support & Consulting Services UK - Experienced Teacher Trainer - Early Years Professional and Assessor-Evaluator in Early Years Education, and Child Care, Learning, Development and Play (UK certified A1 National Vocational Qualifications Assessor in CCLD and Playwork, and the Early Years Professional Status Assessor) responsible for assessing the quality of Early Years and Early Childhood provisions in the UK and training the Early Years Professionals. Areas of specialty: Positive Pedagogy, Child-Led and Self-Directed Learning, Multi-Sensory Learning, Cross-Curricular Education, Multicultural Learning, Entrepreneurial Education and Multilingualism. Has worked hands-on with hundreds of children of all ages all over the world, taught at universities and colleges (Kingston University, Canterbury Christ Church University, The Tribal Education Group, The JGA Group), managed own schools and early years provision in the UK, designed curricula and teaching resources for renowned international educational institutions. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience, she has delivered high-quality teacher training sessions, recruited passionate teachers and childcare practitioners, organized numerous empowering workshops and hosted support groups for parents and worked with them to plan personalized learning journeys for their children. Author of numerous educational publications on early years education, parenting and mobile applications for children promoting early literacy and cultural heritage. Approved by the European Commission to evaluate educational initiatives and projects funded by the EU. Collaborated on various international educational projects with clients from the USA, Australia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, China and South East Asia. A world schooling parent (for over 17 years now) adopting the Child-led/ Natural learning approaches while planning her son’s learning and development. Passionate about sharing the benefits of Personalized Learning. Believes every child is a Natural Born Leader who, when adequately supported and nurtured, will share their talents with the world and empower, inspire, guide and lead others to do the same. International Keynote Speaker for: GESS Dubai, UAE Playworld Paperworld Middle East, Dubai, UAE - Keynote 9th ICTEL Singapore - Opening Keynote Speakers 9th ICBELLP Singapore - Opening Keynote Speakers GESS Jakarta, Indonesia - Principals’ Forum Opening Keynote Speaker
$5,001 - $10,000
Phil Barth is a dynamic keynote speaker with over a decade of experience inspiring audiences around the globe. Since 2011, Phil has captivated listeners with his engaging talks on living the life you were meant to live, focusing on stress management and overcoming internal barriers—what he calls "Frying Chickens." Phil's professional journey spans over 30 years in IT Business Information Management, a career he retired from in 2024 to dedicate himself fully to speaking. His keynotes are renowned for their humor, relatability, and actionable insights, helping individuals conquer fear, negativity, and self-doubt to achieve their goals. Phil's personal achievements are a testament to his principles. He won $32,000 on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," secured a date with the woman who became his wife, and even braved a roller coaster with his son—almost without incident. His book, 'Great Things Happen Every Day,' reflects his philosophy that finding good in the world can lower stress and increase happiness. Phil, his wife Beth, their three children, and their dogs reside in the greater Cincinnati area.
More than $10,000
Lara Coviello is an Executive Director on the Fund Strategy Team at FS Investments. She serves as a portfolio specialist and subject matter expert to educate advisors and investors about FS's current offerings. She brings over 13 years of experience in investment research and portfolio management. Prior to joining FS Investments, Ms. Coviello founded her own investment advisory firm, Auctus Wealth Management, where as lead portfolio manager she specialized in tailoring clients’ investments to their financial goals. Ms. Coviello began her financial services career at Linden Asset Management and Linden Growth Partners LP, an RIA and pre-IPO evergreen fund, performing risk assessment, market analysis and research on public and privately held companies. Ms. Coviello also spent two years as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry. Ms. Coviello received her MA in Statistics from Columbia University and her BS from Penn State University. She also completed the Private Equity and Venture Capital Executive Education course at Harvard Business School. Ms. Coviello holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the CFA Institute, the CFA Society of Philadelphia and the American Statistical Association.
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Kim Bohr, author, speaker, executive advisor, and CEO of The Innovare Group, is best known for diagnosing and repairing organizational and leadership disconnects by working with companies and leaders to help them assess, align and accelerate the strategic priorities that impact talent, culture, and business growth. Kim works with vc-funded start-ups, mid-market companies, and progressive corporate teams often helping the sales, marketing, and operations functions of these organizations. With over 20 years of practical business experience as a cross-functional executive, Kim’s goal is to make business better from the inside out. Kim’s diverse experiences, successes as well as failures, were gained serving on boards and working for global, corporate, VC-funded, non-profit, and family-owned businesses. From it all, she has gained the needed skills to advise her clients how to build, grow, and turn their organizations around at the varying stages of the business life-cycle. Kim’s book, Successes, Failures & Lessons Learned™ Career Journal, helps busy professionals regain confidence, recognition, and position for career advancement by capturing important insights and accomplishments on a weekly basis before the impact they made fades away. Look for your copy on Amazon when it’s published in October 2019. Kim’s speaker style is engaging and thought-provoking. She weaves in humor with relevant business stories that are relatable and connect with the audience. Her facilitation style incorporates asking questions and generating conversation. Structured as a working session, her approach promotes self-generated insight and provides skills that are practical and immediately applicable.
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I am an inspirational coach/mentor, writer, TEDx speaker, trainer, change expert, communicator, thought provoker. My book "The every year itch" will be published 2019. My expertise is change and the innovative opportunities it brings. I assist people/companies in creating bridges from old to new so as to move on from out of date ways of operating and doing business. My clients are people/businesses “with an itch”: they want to work differently/efficiently, pioneer change, find talent, reach their potential by thinking outside the box. For over 20 years I have worked all over Europe for Oracle, TomTom, Teva Pharmaceuticals and Qualcomm, with many small businesses, in various schools/universities and councils as a consultant/trainer to improve teams, leaders and creating effective strategies for growth, development and change. I also manage a personal coaching practice for business people/entrepreneurs who want to change the way they work and achieve.
$1,501 - $5,000
Senior UX / UI Designer with international experience – New York, London, Munich. Working on both ends, established corporations and start-up businesses. She is results-driven, with an ability to provide solutions that are visually appealing and communicate effectively. Judith was in the core team for the development of a new mobile banking interface in one of the largest German financial corporations. Red-haired, good-humoured, and self-motivated, she is creating smart user interfaces and great user experiences on the go. Member of the German Usability Professionals Association.
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As an at-risk youth educator, Leonard has spent the past decade changing the lives of youth who have been convinced they "can't." A father of three and a former at-risk youth himself, he understands firsthand the challenges that youth face today. Leonard knows that when we change their thoughts, we change their actions! It's time our youth are given a chance to breathe some FRESH A.I.R.!
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Thomas Woodruff has worked for both private and public emergency service agencies providing healthcare and education interventions with clients in emergent and extended care situations. He has held management positions for over 25 years and possesses a B. S. in Health Studies. His professional certifications include instructor credentials for the State Office of EMS/T, Critical Care Paramedic, and is a retired Lieutenant from the Douglas County Fire Department. His professional background includes emergency services, operations, service delivery, education and training, quality assurance, personnel management, human resources, and product procurement. His extended background with emergency medicine and fire/rescue emergencies provides Thomas with the experience and insight needed to manage and direct a public safety training facility. He is the recipient of three Phoenix Awards, and possesses over seventy five credentials from over thirty local, state and federal agencies. Thomas was appointed to the Business Advisory Council in Washington D.C. in 2005, awarded the Congressional Medal of Distinction in 2006, and selected as the Honorary Chairman of the House Majority Trust in 2007. Faithful Guardian, under his leadership, has received the Best of Carrollton Award for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 for recognition of Community/Senior Service.
$1,501 - $5,000
Professor of Philosophy and Humanities with experience in all areas of philosophy. Have presented talks at various conferences and institutions around the world. Offers radical, thought-provoking, and unique ideas expressed in an engaging talk. Certified Meditation/Mindfulness coach.
$1,501 - $5,000
As a result of being raised in a tough New York City neighborhood, serving 23 years in law enforcement as an NYPD homicide detective and hostage/crisis resolution negotiator, and completing a PhD in Public Policy and Administration, specializing in Criminal Justice, Dr. Alfred S. Titus, Jr. continues his quest of reaching society and the law enforcement community by becoming a college professor, founding a consulting firm, and publishing two books. By combining his law enforcement, education, and street experiences, he brings honest and insightful information to empower and motivate youth and adults through his teachings, literature, speaking engagements, and workshops. In addition to motivating and empowering individuals to reach their goals and dreams by developing an effective life plan, his focus on community and law enforcement promotes new and innovative ideas on effectively rebuilding the community-police relationship. Dr. Titus' life experiences and expertise enables him to speak knowledgeably on relatable issues to professionals and communities around the world.
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From motherless child to teen mom to “The Business Plug” who helps dreamers become entrepreneurs and forward-thinking individuals show up powerful in their own lives as well as in Fortune 500 companies. An award-winning author of “The Well Ran Dry: Memoirs of a Motherless Child” and “Building Your Own Business (BYOB): Getting Started 101,” Linda is also an entrepreneur and transformational speaker. She is known internationally as one of the leading resources for startups and for helping individuals who are ready to excel in their businesses and professional lives. The “Plug In Series” uses her signature Building Your Own Business and Becoming Your Own Boss programs to help people at every level follow step by step processes to increase the opportunities of achieving their highest levels of success. Are you ready for results?
$1,501 - $5,000
How to be a KickAss 90 year old. In 60 - 90 minutes I take participants on a 'reverse engineered' journey of their life. I start by looking at time of death and then identifying how health and functionality are connected. The audience will be offered a lighthearted but clear overview of how to delay the onset of chronic disease and compress the period of their life they spend with functional decline. Success metrics for this presentation are the number of people who commit to taking responsibility for their own health and making sustainable behavioural changes in all areas of their lives. The presentation is developed to motivate employees to look at what factors they control that can significantly impact their personal physical and mental wellness. I want them to understand the need for long-term, sustainable, behavioral change in their lifestyles. I identify what health goals look like and then identify key focus areas for delaying or avoiding long term chronic health issues. The first part gives an overview of the 3 key areas related to lifespan and an introduction into functional decline. In understandable language I connect length or 'period of life' with morbidity 'period of sickness' and the impact of chronic disease 'period of health'. Before I discuss functionality, I focus the process model of change and how adaptability is a core human success trait. Functionality is then broken down into the 6 most important needs for a healthy life (3 physical and 3 mental). I then look at the 9 levers that have a direct impact on personal health. These are broken down into 3 base needs, 3 social/mindful supports and 3 bio-chemical concerns. Wellness initiatives are undervalued because it is difficult to build effective metrics to assess their value. Many are focused on workplace wellness and fitness benefits that are often accessed by employees that would maintain their health regardless of employer support. We can all see the growing, chronic, mental and physical limitations in our aging workforce, and I want to help employees understand the impacts of their daily choices on their future functional abilities. Functional Longevity - $450 (60-90 minutes)
$1,501 - $5,000