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Jim Stovall
Jim Stovall has been a national champion Olympic weightlifter, the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network, and a highly sought after author and platform speaker. He is the author of the best selling book, The Ultimate Gift, which is now a major motion picture starring James Garner and Abigail Breslin. Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes magazine, says, “Jim Stovall is one of the most extraordinary men of our era.” For his work in making television accessible to our nation’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people, The President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity selected Jim Stovall as the Entrepreneur of the Year. He was also chosen as the International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as recipients of this honor. info@jimstovall.com www.narrativetv.com www.ultimateproductivity.com


David Liddell
David Liddell, president and founder of SKYE Business Solutions, is an insightful and trusted advisor to organizations interested in improving their performance and results. Based on more than 20 years of experience in organizational and business development, he objectively evaluates organizations and their employees to identify opportunities for increased efficiencies and productivity. Recognizing that employees play a key role in a company's performance, David utilizes his analysis to create customized employee training and development solutions designed to enhance employee performance, leadership skills, team building, strategy planning and organizational development.  He is widely respected for his skills as an expert problem solver, trainer, speaker, facilitator and coach. As a certified 360 Solutions training partner and Profiles International strategic business partner, he brings proven expertise to his creation of customized employee development solutions. Areas of Expertise David has assisted numerous companies in improving employee and organizational performance. Using a blended approach (assessments, training, coaching, strategic planning, and consulting), following is a sample of results achieved:
  • Improved core leadership strength and alignment
  • Increased sales performance / business growth
  • Maximized production throughput and workforce productivity
  • Enhance organizational culture to foster a high performance mind-set (employee engagement)
  • Elevated trust / improved communication and collaboration
  • Ensured successful formation and execution on strategic objectives and goals
Background and Credentials Prior to founding SKYE Business Solutions, David honed his skills in organizational and business development, sales and marketing, business growth, and employee retention, training and coaching through his work in the manufacturing, technology distribution, computer software, and information technology consulting industries. David holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Concordia University and is active in numerous community and professionals organizations.


Stephanie Calahan
Stephanie L.H. Calahan (www.StephanieCalahan.com) of Calahan Solutions, Inc. is a dynamic entrepreneur, nationally known expert and speaker, media personality, author, publisher, productivity/ organization consultant, & business start-up coach. She focuses on conducting presentations, personal coaching, productivity assessments & organizing services. She believes that diversity of thought, communication styles, backgrounds, & experiences lead to more innovative, longer-lasting solutions. Steph has worked with hundreds of clients, and understands that every person is unique & requires systems that work for them. As such, she has been featured on/in numerous venues (http://www.calahansolutions.net) She is an active member in many professional organizations & is an active community leader. As such, she has received many awards recognizing her for her contributions. Her corporate and small business expertise as well as her Computer Science & HR backgrounds give her a unique perspective of what works at work. As a wife & mother, she knows family & leisure time is more important than ever.


Stephen Blakesley
Stephen is a Marketeer, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Radio Show Host and the Head Headhunter at GMS Talent   . GMS is a One-of-a-Kind Talent Acquisition and Performance Management consultancy. We specialize in finding people for the "hard-to-fill positions, anywhere in the world. Please visit our website: www.gmstalent.com and visit the blog about our recent book"The Target-The Secret to Superior Performance: http:/ /www.targetthebook.comTune into the latest episode of Entrepreneurs R Us on Blog Talk Radio for the latest in Entrepreneurial wisdom: http://www.blogtalkradio.c om/sjb340 Visit our website: www.entrepreneursrus.com


James Ladd
JAMES LADD B.A., C.H.R.P., C.P.I.R. Life & Business Coach, author and speaker, who has without a doubt been down the "Road Less Traveled," having survived and thrived after a double lung transplant in August of 2003. Jim comes to this place in his incredible life journey with a dynamic combination of work and life experience. Jim worked as an Organizational & Human Resource Development Specialist for over 35 years in the private, public & non-profit sectors and also managed a provincial government employee assistance program serving over 15,000 employees. He has authored and facilitated a wide variety of training programs covering such diverse topics as; managing organizational change, conflict resolution, performance management, managing and/or coping with stress, interviewing & counseling skills, supervisory & management skills. His most recent publication titled; "THE PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION GUIDE is utilized in all of his coaching engagements. In the community he became an award winning football coach over the course of 25 years (Coach of the Year 3M of Canada, Coach of the Year, Developmental Category, Coaches Assoc. of Manitoba and in 2010 was indicuted into the Football Manitoba Hall of Fame in the coaching category.


Sheryl Nicholson
CSP Sheryl Nicholson is an International Speaker, Keynoter, Personal Coach, and Author You can view more credentials at http://www.sh eryl.com. She's known as The Implementation Coach presenting programs that get results for attendees. Whether is be sales, communication, leadership, goal setting. life balance. or presentation skills - she's proven she knows her stuff as 25 years on the platform.  Sheryl has shared the stage with President Ford, Joan Rivers, and Zig Ziglar.  She's published everwhere and interviewed by the media monthly.


Joan Burge
Joan Burge has been a visionary for administrative training and development since 1990. One of the first to venture into the administrative training industry, she has become an international administrative expert, trainer, author, and consultant. Joan Burge equips administrative professionals to move beyond task work to higher-level functions that meet the ever-changing demands of todays workplace. Best known for her highly-acclaimed Star Achievement Series®, a 12-part Certification and Designation training program designed to promote Star Performance¯ among administrative, support and front-line staff. She is the creator and host of the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence, the World Class Assistant Certificate program, and more than 40 customized workshops and seminars for administrative professionals. Joan's most recent work Who Took My Pen ... Again? (2012 Burge, Fraze, Freeman) joins her many other groundbreaking books for the administrative profession which include Underneath It All; Postgraduate Level Revelations Lift Administrative Assistants to New Heights, Become an Inner Circle Assistant, 3 other books and 15 workbooks. She is the editor of Monday Motivators weekly e-zine and has been published in more than 100 trade journals. With her passion to fill a niche in the administrative education arena, she continually explores what is necessary to excel in that position. Before starting Office Dynamics International, Joan was an administrative professional for 20 years in 12 different companies in 5 states. She worked her way up from receptionist to assisting CEOs, serving in a variety of industries ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.


John Heap
Productivity is my 'bag' ... it is what I know about. I am President of the World Confederation of Productivity Science -http://www.wcps.info and Director of the National Productivity Centre in the UK http://www.natprodcentre.com - go to this site for some good free resources and some (paid for but low price) e-learning on productivity. I also edit the International Journal of Productivity & Performance Management. My views on productivity and on learning (which I think are related) are summarised at http://www.johnheap.net .... and current productivity news and views are on my blog - www.donotcomplicate.blogspot.com.  You may also want to join the Productivity Futures Group on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com).  Finally if all this leaves you cold, go to www.mockprod.com for a more light-hearted look at (mock) productivity.


Dr. Jack Singer
Dr. Jack Singer is a professional speaker, trainer and licensed psychologist. He has been speaking for and training Fortune 1000 companies, associations, CEO's, sales forces and elite athletes for 34 years. Dr. Jack is a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, GLENN BECK, FOX SPORTS and countless radio talk shows across the U.S. and Canada. He is the author of "The Teacher's Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide," and several series of hypnotic audio programs- some specifically for athletes and others for anyone wanting to raise their self-confidence, self-esteem and optimism. For more information, go to his website at Dr. Jack Singer or email him at: drjack@funspeaker.com


Gary Jordan, Ph.D.
Gary Jordan, Ph.D., has over 27 years of experience in clinical
psychology, behavioral assessment, individual development, and coaching.
He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California
School of Professional Psychology – Berkeley.  He is co-creator of
Perceptual Style Theory, a revolutionary psychological assessment system
that teaches people how to unleash their deepest potentials for success.
He’s a partner at Vega Behavioral Consulting, Ltd., a consulting firm
that specializes in helping people discover their true skills and
talents.  For free information on how to succeed as an entrepreneur or
coach, create a thriving business and build your bottom line doing more
of what you love, visit www.YourTalentAdvantage.com



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