Paul Akers (paulakers.net) is founder and president of FastCap (fastcap.com), an international product development with distribution in 40 countries.If you would like to see Paul speak, cut and paste this url into your browswer: http://youtu.be/gPUmY8WnnpU (over 67,000 views).FastCap, based in Bellingham, Washington, launches approximately 20 new innovative products per year and is regarded as a lean leader among American manufacturers. The grandchild of Greek immigrants, Paul was born and … [Read more...]
Management Speakers
Randy Boek
Randy is a professional Outsider. He sees, says and does what insiders can't or won't to improve leader performance and business results. He has built a history of success and a unique client list including well known Fortune 500 companies and mid market privately held businesses in most industries. Born into an entrepreneurial family he delivered groceries in a red Radio Flyer wagon before he was in kindergarten and ran his own janitorial crew as soon as he could drive an Econoline van. From … [Read more...]
Rob Faust
Rob Faust BiographyKeynote Speaker - Performer - Director - Producer"Rob Faust is an innovative speaker. His powerful messages grow on you quickly. Twice he has addressed our groups and both times our audiences loved him." Nido Qubein, Author, Consultant, and President of High Point University, NCRob Faust is the founder and artistic director of Faustwork Mask Theatre. Since 1983 he has produced and created six shows that have toured to theatres, corporate events, festivals and university … [Read more...]
Steve Squyres
Steven Squyres's research focuses on the large solid bodies of the solar system: the terrestrial planets and the satellit es of the Jovian planets. His work involves analysis of data from both spacecraft and ground-based telescopes, as well as a variety of types of geophysical modeling. Areas of particular interest include the tectonics of Venus, the history of water on Mars, and the geophysics of the icy satellites of the outer planets. Data analysis and theory are used together to examine the … [Read more...]
Billy Arcement–The Candid Cajun, MEd
Billy Arcement, MEd,--The Candid Cajun, has the reputation for providing challenging and insightful ideas. The result? Improved performance! He uses his wide-range of successful leadership experiences to create cutting edge messages. His lifetime of studying leadership, management, and personal success strategies has created a solid foundation of wisdom. He is quickly able to get to the heart of an issue and turn his meaningful insights into workable solutions. He looks at leadership skills … [Read more...]
Pat Bohse
Pat Bohse is a dynamic speaker and master facilitator with extensive experience in leading groups to develop issues and solutions. She has frequently presented speeches and learning seminars for associations and conventions, board retreats, staff development workshops and as a conference moderator and group leader.Pat treats Information as power and enjoys being the conduit for giving good, accurate information to an audience so that they can make educated decisions or changes—a model that she … [Read more...]
Edward Gibson, PhD
ASTRONAUT - EXECUTIVE - LEADER - SCIENTIST - AUTHOR With extensive credentials earned from solid accomplishments including84 record-breaking days in space 25 years of innovative business leadership 2 novels, 1 highly acclaimed textbook, many articles Ph.D. in Engineering and Physics from Caltech 14 years as a ground-breaking NASA researcherEd tailors a wealth of topics to best meet your event's objectives. His personalized blend of leadership, adventure, management, and … [Read more...]
Shari Storm, MBA
Shari Storm spent 16 years as an executive at Verity Credit Union, where she oversaw marketing, sales, IT and investment services. Verity was named an innovator of the decade by Net.Banker in 2009. Shari's favorite projects included Verity's social media endeavors, the popular Verity Mom campaign and the amazingly successful financial counseling program.Her book, Motherhood is the New MBA: Using Your Parenting Skills to be a Better Boss, was published by St. Martin's Press in 2009. It has been … [Read more...]
Sir John Armitt
He lead the team that was responsible for the construction of the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Olympics, including the Olympic Park, planning and funding transport for the Games and regulating advertising and street trading. Many people consider Sir John the real hero of the Olympic Games, as the ODA delivered the venues on time and under budget to LOCOG nine months before the start of the Olympics.Sir John Armitt is Chairman of National Express, the leading transport provider … [Read more...]
Jason Boles
Jason Boles is CEO of Fans Created, an innovative results-oriented speaking, training, and consulting services firm specializing in creating internal and external fans for organizations nationwide. Jason has built a solid reputation as an energetic, entertaining, and thought-provoking speaker, trainer, and consultant. Blending his skills and experience in both stand-up comedy and the business world, Jason combines his knowledge and humor to deliver meaningful and entertaining sessions for … [Read more...]