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Speaker Profiles
| Dr. J.P Pawliw-Fry - Coaching » |
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Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is the President and Co-founder of the Institute
for Health & Human Potential. IHHP is a world leader in developing
and delivering unique training programs in Emotional Intelligence
to Increase Performance and Leadership.
Dr. Pawliw-Fry is also a highly sought after speaker on leadership and performance. As well as being one of the highest rated lecturers at the Kelloggs' Graduate School of Management Executive Education Program, he has received acclaim for his work in personal leadership with sales organizations, leadership retreats, and motivational seminars across the world - last year he reached audiences in places such as London, England, Greece, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Australia.
Dr. Pawliw-Fry is a graduate of Queen"s University who has also trained at Harvard Medical Institute and the Stress Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. He delivers high performance training programs focused on emotional intelligence.
Redefining Leadership: What Highly Effective Leaders Do
Many factors have been attributed to great leadership. In this riveting keynote, you"ll discover the secrets of the best! Senior executives will learn key strategies to move their teams to the next level and how to select and retain the best and brightest. EQuip your organization with an edge. Discover why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the single greatest driver not only of effective leadership, but of performance at all levels of an organization. It is Personal Leadership throughout the organization that will allow you to outperform the competition.
You Can't Stop the Waves but You Can Learn to Surf! Tools to Thrive in Turbulent Times
Why do some organizations and individuals falter during times of uncertainty while others thrive in chaos and find ways to adapt? Is it our IQ or technical skills that gets us through those times - or our ability to keep it together and manage ourselves intelligently? Discover how EQ differentiates high performers from others in turbulent times. Your team will walk away with tools to outperform the competition during uncertainty.
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| Barry Eigen - Mentoring » |
 | Barry Eigen is the founder, and former President and CEO of HealthCall Corporation, a nationwide distributor of medical equipment and franchiser of medical retail stores. During his nearly 25-year tenure at his company's helm, it grew from a single location to outlets in 385 cities, in 45 states, from Maine to California, and from Alaska to the Virgin Islands.
Eigen originated the Annual Sickroom Service Home Care Seminar and Exposition held at Milwaukee's MECCA and Arena which, over an 18-year period grew to become the largest, national home care focused medical products Conference and Trade Show in the country featuring three full days of classes conducted by a faculty of 45 health professionals, and a 500-booth exhibit hall. In it's last four years, the annual conference drew more than 2,500 people from all 50 states and Canada, and was listed as the 16th largest convention in Wisconsin.
Since selling his company to a multi-national corporation in 1985, Barry wrote the award-winning employee motivation book: "How To Think Like A Boss And Get Ahead At Work," first published in hard cover by Lyle Stuart/Carol Publishing Group, New York, NY; on audio cassette by Audio Renaissance, Los Angeles, CA; and in paperback by Avon Books, NYC. Now published in five languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and English, Barry's book has been condensed in Reader's Digest, excerpted in Cosmopolitan, and Glamour, and featured in Boardroom Reports, Bottom Line-Personal, Executive Book Summaries and newspapers across the country.
An inveterate educator, Barry has contributed thousands of hours teaching economics to high school students as a volunteer for Project Business, a national program of Junior Achievement. More than 5,000 students have participated in Barry's classrooms, and he has written several classroom exercises which are in use by J.A. across the country including one entitled: "Issue at Eigentown."
He is a member of the National Speaker's Association, and both its Wisconsin and Illinois chapters, and is the recipient of numerous awards including Chapter Member of the Year: 1993-94 and the Speaking Star Award: 1998.
Barry Eigen earned a BS degree from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee,
and an MBA from the Graduate School of Business at the University
of Chicago.
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| Dr. John Izzo - Strategic result action planning » |
 | John Izzo is a visionary, author, community leader and professional speaker on leadership development, performance management, corporate culture, and organizational change. Dr. John Izzo has more than 17 years experience working in a wide variety of corporate settings. His clients include nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, Healthcare Organizations and mid-size companies. Over the last two decades, John Izzo has married his first career as a minister with his second career as a management & leadership consultant to help leaders create corporations and organizations where values and purpose are the foundations for success. Dr. Izzo spent five years as a senior organizational development consultant for Kaiser Permanente, and 4 years as Vice President of The Einstein Consulting Group, an international customer service consultancy prior to establishing his own firm. Currently he focuses on helping leaders and organizations reach sustainable success through the integration of purposeful leadership and business practices.
John Izzo obtained his Bachelor of Sociology from Hofstra University in 1978 before completing a dual Masters degree from McCormick Divinity School in Theology while simultaneously attending the University of Chicago to complete his Masters in Organizational Psychology. Dr. Izzo then completed his Ph.D. in Organizational Communication from Kent State University shortly thereafter. He is the author of over 60 articles, and is the co-author of the best selling book "Awakening Corporate Soul: Four Paths to Unleash the Power of People at Work" and its companion workbook. His pioneering work has been featured on CNN, ABC World News, the LA Times, Canada AM, CBC Radio, The American Medical Journal, B.C. Business, The Seattle Times and the cover of Association Management Magazine on "Creating Inspiring Work Places". His new book "Values-Shift: The New Work Ethic and What it Means for Business" (Prentice-Hall) defines how and why our work ethic is changing, and it focuses on the six major shifts people expect from work. As well, if offers practical ideas on what companies and managers can do to retain and inspire the people they need and value. Based on leading edge research and experiences with more than 200 companies, John Izzo helps people understand these shifting values and how they differ across generations and across gender.
Based on leading edge research and experiences with more than 200 companies, John Izzo helps people understand these shifting values and how they differ across generations and across gender.
John Izzo works with leaders who are serious about finding and keeping talented people and who are willing to do what it takes to create an organization where values and purpose are the foundation of the culture.
The Soul Advantage: The New Kind of Leadership,
Competition in business is fierce and being known as a great place to work is more often than not also a company that expects and gives nothing but excellence! As we enter the 21st century we find ourselves asking some serious questions about the weight competition has played in developing our organizations, employees and personal lives. The race to attract and keep talented people, develop superior products and services, to be a great company to work for, to make profits, and to be about something beyond the bottom line are the same regardless of industry.
Today, the corporate advantage is the soul or spirit of a company. A company that is known for its inspiring leadership, its ability to nurture artistry and excellence, its commitment to employees and customers and its ability to define its higher purpose will determine its success in this millennium.
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| Jonathan Vehar - Innovation, Creativity » |
 | Jonathan Vehar is a Senior Partner at New & Improved where he works with organizations to create teams who can work together productively to create innovation. Investor"s Business Daily calls him an "Innovation Guru," and his quick wit, piercing insights and commitment to excellence create powerful programs in the areas of creative thinking, new product ideation, strategic planning, creative problem solving, and group meeting facilitation.
Some of the organizations to benefit from his training and facilitation include: Andersen Consulting; Bath & Body Works; Clorox; Deloitte & Touche; General Mills; Kraft; Nestle; Procter & Gamble; Times-Mirror; and Xerox. Jonathan has presented creativity programs to thousands of people on five continents.
Jonathan is a regular instructor at the Creative Problem Solving Institute, works with the Creative Education Foundation's Creativity and Leadership Camps for youth, and has been an adjunct professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He is the author of many articles, videotapes and training manuals about creative problem solving, and holds a Master"s Degree in Creativity and Innovation from the State University of New York.
Jonathan was formerly the Director of Training and Consulting for the Creative Education Foundation and prior to that worked in the field of advertising and marketing for Leo Burnett, Lintas:USA and Schutte & Company.
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| Chic Thompson - inspiring executives » |
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Chic Thompson"s passion is inspiring executives to be curious
first, critical second while problem solving. He is president of Creative
Management Group and is an adjunct faculty member at:
- Andersen Consulting"s Center for Professional Education
- IBM"s Advanced Management School
- The Institute for Management Studies (IMS)
- The University of Virginia"s Darden Business School
- The YPO University (Young Presidents" Organization)
- The FBI Academy
Chic"s first book, What a Great Idea!, published by HarperCollins,
was a main selection of the Executive Book Club and is now also published
in Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese and Spanish.
His second book, "Yes, But..." is a guide to overcoming the bureaucratic
language that stifles continuous innovation.
Chic received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Delaware
and his Masters in Education from the University of Virginia. He then
worked in new product development and marketing for:
- W.L. Gore and Associates (Gore-Tex®)
- Johnson & Johnson
- Walt Disney
"Be curious first," learning points:
- Be curious first, critical second to see what"s right with new
ideas.
- Learn how to diffuse negative "Killer Phrases."
- Add creative stimuli to your brainstorm to double number of
ideas.
- Experience "Neurobic" exercises to stimulate your right brain.
- Identify your "Idea-Friendly" times.
- Ask great questions to challenge your ingrained assumptions.
- Thrive on the paradox of Change by thinking in opposites.
- Homework Assignment: Share learnings at your kitchen table.
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| Ivy Naistadt - Presentation Skills » |
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With infectious energy, insightful analysis and gentle humor, Ivy Naistadt has been helping business professionals deliver successful public presentations since 1986.
As an author, Ivy's first book Speak Without Fear published by HarperCollins, in February 2004 is now available.
A powerful and engaging speaker, Ms. Naistadt frequently addresses industry and association conferences throughout the United States on a topic familiar to most executives: Speak Without Fear! - How to Reach Your Highest Potential through the Art of Communication.
As an author, speaker and coach she works with executives on effective speech-making, conducts presentations skills workshops, trains high-profile individuals for video and television appearances and frequently lectures on presentation skills.
Her diverse client list includes senior management from such leading corporations as The New York Times, IBM, Corning Inc., Hershey, and Pitney Bowes as well as celebrities, authors and political candidates.
An accomplished actress in both television and theater, Ms. Naistadt has not only applied her unique skills to the business arena but has become a leading consultant to business professionals around the country.
In addition to her acting career, Ms. Naistadt has gained invaluable experience as a corporate spokesperson for such companies as ATT, General Electric, Kodak, Westinghouse and Xerox, and as a producer of corporate business productions.
A graduate of Ithaca College with a B.F.A. in acting, Ms, Naistadt has served on the faculty of New York University's Continuing Education Program and is currently a member of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), the National Speaker's Association and the American Management Association.
Private coaching. Public acclaim!
Ivy understands business and she's a master of performance. Her personalized approach to coaching will bring your message to life with power, authenticity and confidence.
Whether early or advanced in your career, Ivy will show you how to take your speaking skills to the highest level. Learn the secrets to communicating in ways that reflect who really are - with confidence, authority and most importantly authenticity.
Ivy's methodology for coaching is different. She brings a unique professional background. Her methods are not cookie cutter. She delivers outstanding results that translate to any situation.
Simply stated, you will not find this type of coaching anywhere else.
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| Patricia Fripp - Presentation Skills Training » |
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If you...spend hours crafting a speech or sales presentation, or have no idea where to start...save time, add more impact, build your confidence...work with Patricia Fripp.
If you...invest months obtaining an appointment with a prospect or committee and this is your chance to make a great impression or sale, why not guarantee your presentation is more effective than your vendors … work with Patricia Fripp
If you...realize speaking engagements are a way for you to gain exposure in your community of industry...work with Patricia Fripp
If you...have just been promoted and realize it will adversely affect your career unless you receive training to improve your speaking skills...work with Patricia Fripp
If you...desire the caliber of presentations at your meetings and conventions to improve dramatically...work with Patricia Fripp.
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Patricia simplifies and demystifies the process of designing a presentation for anyone who needs to speak in public. Executives, sales teams and even high-fee professional speakers undergo nothing less than a transformation in their presentations from both a content and delivery standpoint.
Patricia Fripp adds marketing magnetism to business entrepreneurs, re-ignites careers for successful business people who plan to be convention speakers, and adds marquee-value to professional speakers.
Patricia can successfully coach you on the three essential aspect of presentations: structure, developing material, and delivery. After the Fripp training and coaching, audiences of all sizes will be mesmerized by your performance.
Award-winning speaker Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, works individually with novice and experienced speakers, sales and marketing professionals, business leaders, and celebrity authors. Patricia guarantees together we can get you the results you desire!
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| Diane DiResta - Presentation Skills » |
 | Prior to forming her own company, Diane was assistant vice president at Drexel Burnham Lambert, where she recruited and trained institutional sales and trading associates. As a training specialist at Salomon Brothers, she designed and delivered management and communication courses, and before that she was a senior associate for The Executive Technique, a Madison Avenue communications firm, where she trained managers and executives of Fortune 500 companies in presentation skills.
Diane worked for several years in the New York City public schools as a Speech Pathologist.
In addition to helping some of today's top business people master the art of presentations, Diane also is reaching students to help them become more effective communicators. She presently teaches speech courses for New York University and American Management Association. At New York University, she also was responsible for pioneering the first listening course for their Continuing Education department.
Diane"s expertise and powerful presentation style have made her a much-requested speaker at many national and international organizations. In 1993, she was invited by the Alliance for American and Russian Women, to speak to Russian women in Moscow and St. Petersburg about "Selling to the American Market." In 1996, she was the featured speaker for the Public Housing Authority Directors Association conference. Using distance learning technology, the conference was broadcast to over 500 directors and several satellite offices. She has been published in numerous trade publications and consumer magazines such as The LA Times, Entrepreneur, Business Start-Ups, Business Week Online, Cosmopolitan, Executive Female, Sales and Marketing, and Newsday. Her voicemail class was featured on CNN.
Diane holds a Master of Science degree from Columbia University and is a licensed and certified Speech Pathologist. Diane continues to upgrade her skills and is presently pursuing certification at CoachU, a training program for coaches.
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| M. Kay DuPont - Business-Relationships Consultant » |
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Kay duPont is recognized as one of the country's foremost business-relationships consultants. She works with organizations and individuals that want to improve their communication skills and image by providing coaching, facilitation, training, speeches, and written materials in writing, speaking, communicating, teamwork, diversity, service, and image.
Kay has won many awards for speaking/training, including ASTD Professional Contribution and Annual Achievement awards, International Platform Top Speaker award, Georgia Championship of Public Speaking twice, and 4th place in the World Championship.
She holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation, ranking her in the top 7% of the world's speakers, and the Certified Professional Development Trainer designation. She has also been named by Successful Meetings magazine as one of America's top women presenters. In addition, she's the author of five books, including Don't Let Your Participles Dangle in Public!, Business Etiquette/Professionalism, and Diversity In The Workplace, and is a contributor to Chocolate For The Woman's Soul.
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