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SPEAKERS AND CONSULTANTS
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Jo Condrill
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Jo
Condrill is an inspiring, charismatic speaker
and seminar leader who gets audiences charged
up and leaves them with a plan of action÷motivation
with a method. She shares the benefits of her
personal journey from vision to victory÷from
single-again with a part-time job, to supervisor
at Army Headquarters in the Pentagon, to business
owner and corporate executive. "You delivered
excellence--not only informing but motivating
the participants as well." EH, Chevron/Texaco. Jo
walks her talk. The US Army presented her
its highest civilian award, the Decoration
for Exceptional Civilian Service. Jo also
led the 3,000 members of Toastmasters International
in a Washington, DC district to rank #1
in that organization.
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Bettye
Coney
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Bettye
Stevens Coney, an Award Winning former school
principal of the Lake County District Schools,
has over three decades of experience, working
in the trenches of diversity. The wealth and
concentration of her knowledge encompasses
the areas of human relations, education, program
research and development, school restructuring,
diverse school population climate and multiculturalism. Bettye
is the author of the book: ãMy Soul Speaks Truthä, which has been
adopted as a text at Stetson Universityâs Multicultural
Education Institute in Deland, Florida, and Lake Sumter Community
College for the course African American Literature. Coney
received her Bachelor of Science degree in
Music education (Voice) from Florida A & M
University, and her Master of Science degree
in Speech and Language from the University
of South Florida; Certification in Supervision
and Administration from the University of
Florida, and the University of Central Florida.
Her career
highlights include: Consultant for U.S. Treasury Department in
Washington, DC (Diversity Emphasis) Grant Reader, Principal of
the Year, recognition for professional Leadership Enhancement,
Leadership Lake County, Red Carpet Schools Award, Whoâs
Who In American Education, the Phenomenal Woman, Woman of the
Year, the Martin Luther King Exemplary Courage Award, Phi Delta
Kappa Recognition Award.
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Tom Grady
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Tom
Grady is a management consultant who specializes
in communication, teambuilding, marketing and
sales. He teaches communication skills, is
a frequent speaker at conventions and business
meeting, and coaches people to improve their
performance. Before starting his consulting
business, Tom spent more than twenty years
in industrial sales and marketing with Nalco
Chemical Company. During Tom's seminars,
people learn how to improve their communication to improve performance.
Effective communication is built on trust and values. By removing
negative blocks to communication, people are better able to build
relationships. The next wave of business process improvement
will be propelled by improved communication skills. Companies
that improve employee communication skills will gain market share
and improve profit margins. Tom believes that how
employees are selected, trained, supervised and motivated determines
how well an organization performs. Continuous process improvement
comes from value base communication.
Tom holds
a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from University of
South Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University
of West Florida.
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Art Jackson
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Art
Jackson is an educator, consultant and professional
speaker. He is a recognized expert in the areas
of performance improvement through leadership,
team building, diversity and inclusion and
interpersonal skills. Art is the originator
of the Purpose Centered Leadership theory that
has been used to improve performance in many
facets of public and private life. Art is a graduate of
the United States Military Academy at West Point and Lesley College
in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree
in Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Management.
Mr. Jackson is continuing his studies towards a Master of Theology
degree and is certified in pastoral counseling by the American
Association of Christian Therapists. Art
has shared the platform with Les Brown, Stephen
Covey and other prominent speakers. Presenting
for major corporations and associations throughout
the United States and Canada, Artâs expertise as a leader
has been recognized by his selection to Whoâs Who of
Professional Managers.
Art is the
author of the diversity and inclusion book ãLions and
Tigers and Bears ö Oh Myä. Art is also completing his
second book dealing with Purpose Centered Leadership entitled ãMounting
Up On Wings Of Greatnessä.
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Sandy Strauss |
As
a communications strategist, Sandra helps people
strategize the winning choices that work in
communicating with customers, co-workers, clients,
and others for maximizing cooperation and connection.
She presents energetic programs highlighting ãsuccess
essentialsä÷ the attitudes and
actions that bring out the best performance
within individuals and the ripple effect they
have upon everyone they influence.
She has conceptualized
and launched national marketing campaigns; designed innovative
ways to successfully position products and services for large
corporations; small businesses and nonprofits; trained sales
and marketing staffs about customer preferences; and tracked
what satisfied customers want and need to know. . . and how companies
can best serve and exceed those needs. Sandra has appeared on
World News This Morning, , and as a regular guest on hundreds
of television and radio shows.
- Author: Building
a Successful Life, a turn-key comprehensive training
system that teaches the habits of success.
- Get
Along with Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere! ö
8 Keys to Creating Enduring Connections
- Charisma
Cards÷50 Irresistible Ways to Energize Your Personal
Magnetism
Member: National
Speakers Association, National Speakers Association-DC
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Mark Tabron
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Mark
Tabron is a unique and exciting speaker, trainer,
consultant, and musician. He inspires people
to program their minds for success, to strive
for excellence, and to reach their peak performance.
Mr. Tabron has a variety of programs, some
of which combine the use of the drum set and
percussion instruments. This, along with his
uncanny ability to connect with his audiences,
make Mr. Mark Tabron one of the most entertaining
and motivating and educating speakers in the
country.
Mr.
Tabronâs
business and personal experience provide him with a wealth of
wisdom to draw from. He received his Bachelor Science degree
from Howard University School of Fine Arts as a Jazz Studies
Major. Mr. Tabron worked for what was then the Washington Bullets
Basketball Team (now the Washington Wizards) as a sales representative,
and became the number one sales person. While with the Bullets
Basketball Team, Mr. Tabron collaborated with the Home Team Sports
television network to write, produce, and perform the award winning
video ãBlock the Ballä.
Mr. Tabron
was the founder and CEO of In Season Records and the Shonz
Publishing Company. He is the president and CEO of Tabron & Associates
Financial Services. He also served with the mayor of Washington,
D.C. on the board of directors of the Washington D.C. Sports
Commission.
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Craig Valentine
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Craig
Valentine has achieved a speaking milestone
that very few speakers can claim. He is Toastmasters
Internationalâs 1999 World Champion of
Public Speaking. With more than 175,000 Toastmasters
in 68 countries worldwide, Craig came home
with the first prize trophy and a significant
amount of national and international recognition.
He now holds programs in the United States,
London, Canada, Taiwan, and Jamaica.
One
of todayâs
most talented and unforgettable speakers, Craig helps his audiences
succeed at every level. He blends valuable TIPS (Techniques,
Ideas, Principles, and Strategies) with humor to make fast-paced
results-oriented programs. He has worked with leaders, managers,
employees, and students from more than 750 organizations and
institutions worldwide. Currently Valentine
works with organizations on strengthening management, leadership,
and communication skills to maximize effectiveness and productivity.
He is a member of the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters
International. Valentine also shows how effective communication
and motivation can elevate clients above their desired results.
The messages stay with and inspire audiences long after Valentine
has walked off of the platform. Valentineâs
awards and achievements:
- 1999
World Champion of Public Speaking
- Congressional
Achievement Award - United States Congress
- Resolution
and Citizen Citation - City Council of Baltimore
- MBA ö Johns
Hopkins University
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Liz Hobba |
LIZ
HOBBA, founder of Hobba Associates, Inc. an
identified leader in the field of human resources,
organizational development and change strategies
for over 23 years. A highly praised
consultant, national speaker and facilitator,
Ms. Hobba lends her expertise to all areas
of:
- Organizational development
- Training,
- Needs assessments
- Inclusion and diversity,
- Leadership/team/executive
behaviors,
- Coaching / mentoring
- Talent management / HR systems.
She has been acclaimed for her practical guidance
on strategic business initiatives both large
and small. After receiving her BA in
communications, Ms. Hobba graduated as a member
of Beta Gamma Sigma with her Masters Degree
in Labor Relations and Human Resources. She
then received her Professional Human Resources
Certification (P.H.R.) and currently holds
an extensive number of instrument / training
certifications. Ms. Hobba has lent her
speaking skills to various local organizations
and nationally at SHRM's national conference
on diversity and ASTD's national / international
conference. She was selected for
inclusion in SHRM's prestigious national speaker
list and is a professional member of the National
Speakers Association.
Taking the time to understanding each client's
unique needs, goals and culture, Ms. Hobba matches
the best possible approach, tools or learning
experience for each. Clients and participants
find her partnering style and knowledgeable approach
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Eagles Nest Performance Management
Phone: 703-680-3203 Fax:
703-730-0413 Email: enpm@eaglesnestpm.com
14540 Colony Creek Ct., Woodbridge, VA 22193 |
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