Leadership Development News

Pat Williams, Senior VP and cofounder of the Orlando Magic Professional basketball team, who just had a phenomenal basketball season and playoff run beating the Philadelphia 76ers, last year champs the Boston Celtics and the league champs Cleveland Cavaliers were in the NBA finals where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls. Williams is also a fabulous motivational speaker. He has addressed thousands of executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and national associations to universities and nonprofits. Clients include AllState, American Express, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Disney, Honeywell, IBM, ING, Lockheed Martin, Nike, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Tyson Foods to name a few. Williams is the author of 54 books and hosts three weekly radio shows broadcast in Orlando, FL. He will speak to us about his new book, Extreme Dream Depend on Teams. Come get inspired to reach your dreams.

Mary Lynne Heldmann is a regular columnist for Working Mother Magazine. She is the author of the Ballantine book, “When Words Hurt, How to Keep Criticism From Undermining Your Self Esteem”, based on the communication/feedback curricula she developed and taught in numerous Fortune 200 companies. She has been a quest specialist on radio and T.V. including the Oprah Winfrey Show. Join Mary Lynne on today’s program to learn important insights gained in the application of the Achieve Program she has developed with Mark Cunningham.

Hailed as a corporate visionary - launches his newest book “Find Your Strongest Life: What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently” Internationally renowned and celebrated, Marcus Buckingham is the go-to consultant in his field, a sought after speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author. Challenging accepted and entrenched social theory, Buckingham pioneered a revolutionary concept—that people will be dramatically more effective, successful, and fulfilled when they play to their strongest skills rather than attempting to improve their weaknesses. He calls his research-based technique the “strengths revolution,” and his work has been proven again and again in boardrooms, seminars, and individual’s lives around the world. Join Marcus Buckingham on today’s program to learn more about how you can engage your best life now based on his groundbreaking workshop as featured on Oprah!

Dr. Andrea Simon is a corporate anthropologist and management consultant who specializes in working with companies that need to change—and in this business environment she is rather busy .Dr. Simon has been a professor of Anthropology and American Studies. Dr. Simon is in the process of writing a book about how companies and organizations get “Stuck in the Center Lane.” For the past decade she has been a consultant working with companies that know they need to change but don’t know how to adapt—Dr. Simon has created a proprietary process called ChangeMap™ which is based on both her understanding of culture and what we are learning from the neurosciences about how we balance order and chaos in our brains. The role of a corporate culture is really to keep us stable and in place. When times change, we often need a crisis, or preferably a coach or a consultant to help us see, feel and think differently and then actually act in new ways—or we won’t change at all. Listen how to get unstuck.

Jamie Woolf has over twenty years of experience consulting to business leaders. Based on her work inside dozens of public, non-profit and private organizations, Jamie helps parents apply business “best practices” to enjoy more success at home and at work. She founded The Parent Leader to help mothers and fathers gain the self-awareness and leadership skills to transform their daily parenting challenges into desired results and co-founded Pinehurst Consulting, an organization development and training consulting firm. Join Jamie Woolf the author of Mom-in-Chief: How Wisdom From the Workplace Can Save Your Family From Chaos to learn how to maximize your success at home and at work.

Dr. Paola Lake is a clinical psychologist who works with individuals to create positive change and dissolve barriers that interfere with personal success. As a registered psychologist in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Dr. Lake enjoys helping people with a variety conditions, including interpersonal problems, fears and anxieties. She provides services to individuals suffering from burn out or other emotionally distressed states that interfere with personal functioning and performance at work, often as a consequence of involvement with a toxic or demanding work environment. Dr. Lake has a special interest in helping people identify toxic or difficult work atmospheres and develop tools to manage and cope better in the workplace environment. Dr. Lake obtained her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. She also hosts a weekly radio show, the Dr. Lake Show, on CHLY, 101.7 fm, community radio for Nanaimo, presenting topics on a variety of mental health issues.

Jan is an executive coach in Orange County, California. Her practice emphasizes leadership development and career transitions, utilizing a customized approach that highlights each person’s unique talents and thinking style. She has over 25 years experience in large corporations, has served on the boards of a number of professional and non-profit organizations, and is currently a small business owner. Her business experience, degrees in sociology and law, and certificates in mediation, coaching, diversity and HR development, have prepared her to be a versatile and trusted advisor. Jan is a co-author in Adapt: How to Survive and thrive in The Changing World of Work. She will highlight one of the Leadership Assessments she uses that looks at brain dominance. Come listen to how you can maximize your brain’s inborn strengths.

Rev. Barry is the Director of Pastoral Care at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia. He specializes in the connection between spirituality and health, particularly as it relates to cancer. He has written two books on the topic: A Reason for Hope, which deals primarily with issues related to faith and physical well-being, and A Season for Hope, a daily devotional for those battling cancer. His third and most recent book, The Art of Caregiving, deals with how to lend support and encouragement to loved ones with a chronic illness. Rev. Barry earned a Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. He earned a Master of Divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Texas at Austin. Throughout his 20-year ministry, Rev. Barry has conducted numerous radio and television interviews around the country on the topic of spirituality and health.

As the CEO of multiple, mid-sized, Web agencies over the last decade, Steinberg’s observed how women, more than men, struggle in areas of earning, saving and net worth. Amanda founded DailyWorth.com to give women tools to help them earn what they’re worth and generate their own wealth through savings. DailyWorth.com is a free daily email about money for women featured in Forbes, SELF and the New York Examiner. Join Amanda Steinberg in today’s program as she shares the secrets to finding your “DailyWorth”.

Teresa is a Consultant, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Adjunct Professor and Trainer. She has experience in public and privately held Corporations as well as in State and Federal Government organizations. She began her coaching practice after serving as Associate Director of Executive Education at the Center for Management and Executive Education in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. A sample of the organizations in her customer base include: NASA Kennedy Space Center in FL, Stennis Space Center in MS, Glenn Research Center in OH, Jet Propulsion Lab in CA, NASA Headquarters in D.C., University of Arkansas, Bell Sports/Riddell Helmets, Stephens, Inc., CSA Recruiters, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Teresa Specializes in: Executive Coaching, Consulting, Leadership Development, Effective Communication, High Performance Teams, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Climate, along with a variety of assessments and surveys.

Courtney Macavinta is the founder and CEO of Respect Rx., an innovative leadership development network for teens. She is an award-winning journalist, author, speaker and coach who has reached more than a million teens and adults through her work, including programs, trainings and her best-selling and award winning book, RESPECT: A Girl’s Guide to Getting Respect and Dealing When Your Line Is Crossed. Join us today to learn how you can support the growth of future leaders now by applying RESPECT Rx in today’s challenging environment at work and at home.

Susan Steinbrecher, an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, executive coach, speaker and author, is president and CEO of Steinbrecher And Associates, Inc. a management consulting firm that provides professional development services in the areas of executive coaching, group facilitation, and leadership training. Susan works with senior executives and their organizations to develop and implement innovative, life-changing and profit-building solutions to address the global and day-to-day challenges of leadership. She has three books, Heart-Centered Leadership and Roadmap to Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard (September 2008). In her new book Straight Talk, Susan addresses the importance of “Corporate Consciousness.” For four consecutive years, she has received the Business Leadership Center’s Teaching Excellence Award at the SMU Cox School of Business. Susan has served as an expert on NBC, FOX TV, Fortune Small Business Magazine, CNN.com and numerous radio shows.

Bruna Martinuzzi is the President of Clarion Enterprises Ltd., a training and development company specializing in leadership and emotional intelligence training and development. She has helped numerous leaders achieve personal effectiveness. She is the author of The Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow and the co-author of The Power to Lead : Lessons in Creating Your Unique Masterpiece. Bruna lectures at the BC Technology Institute in Vancouver, The Simon Fraser University MBA PDP program, the Sauder School of Business MBA PDP program and The University of Northern BC. She speaks at numerous events, including the annual Telus Leadership Forums and The BC Technology Industry’s Human Capital Symposium . She is a strong believer in that self-awareness precedes self-management and she assists leaders in enhancing their self-awareness as the stepping stone for self-development and for achieving their personal best.

Pat Williams, Senior VP and cofounder of the Orlando Magic Professional basketball team, who just had a phenomenal basketball season and playoff run beating the Philadelphia 76ers, last year champs the Boston Celtics and the league champs Cleveland Cavaliers were in the NBA finals where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls. Williams is also a fabulous motivational speaker. He has addressed thousands of executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and national associations to universities and nonprofits. Clients include AllState, American Express, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Disney, Honeywell, IBM, ING, Lockheed Martin, Nike, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Tyson Foods to name a few. Williams is the author of 54 books and hosts three weekly radio shows broadcast in Orlando, FL. He will speak to us about his new book, Extreme Dream Depend on Teams. Come get inspired to reach your dreams.

Hailed as a corporate visionary - launches his newest book “Find Your Strongest Life: What the Happiest and Most Successful Women Do Differently” Internationally renowned and celebrated, Marcus Buckingham is the go-to consultant in his field, a sought after speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author. Challenging accepted and entrenched social theory, Buckingham pioneered a revolutionary concept—that people will be dramatically more effective, successful, and fulfilled when they play to their strongest skills rather than attempting to improve their weaknesses. He calls his research-based technique the “strengths revolution,” and his work has been proven again and again in boardrooms, seminars, and individual’s lives around the world. Join Marcus Buckingham on today’s program to learn more about how you can engage your best life now based on his groundbreaking workshop as featured on Oprah!

There is a pandemic affecting the nearly 26 million working mothers in the US and the tens of millions more around the world. It is not fatal but it undermines their productivity at work and negatively impacts their parenting. The cure for this pandemic lies in the hands of the women themselves. But, many don’t know they possess the cure and others don’t know how to use it. Today’s guests are the coauthors of “What Happy Working Mothers Know”- an insightful new business book for both working mothers as well as anyone who works with or may become a working mother. Join us as we discuss the key to being your best at everything you do at work or at home through conscious choices you can make every day.

Manisha Thakor is on a mission to help American women learn how to live their lives from a position of financial strength. In today’s program Manisha Thakor, author of ON MY OWN TWO FEET: a modern girl's guide to personal finance? shares her expertise on managing your finances as well as ideas from her forthcoming book GET FINANCIALLY NAKED: how to talk money with your honey. Manisha’s financial advice is featured in national publications such as: The New York Times, BusinessWeek, US News & World Report, Glamour, and Women's Day. Manisha has appeared on national TV networks including CNN, CNBC, Fox Business Network, and NBC. Manisha is also a regular personal finance blogger on The Huffington Post and a bi-monthly contributor to the nationally syndicated NPR show, 51% - The Women's Perspective” and a featured speaker at the PA Governor’s Conference for Women helping thousands of women in business across the nation.

Tagged by Success Magazine as a One Woman Brand and “Creativity and Innovation Guru”, a leading Serial Entrepreneur by Entrepreneur Magazine and having drawn comparisons to Walt Disney and Benjamin Franklin, Jen Groover's name has quickly become synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship, and evolution. She has gone from guest-hosting spots on QVC to inking deals with some of the industry’s biggest heavyweights. Although it was Jen’s innovative handbag company the award-winning Butler Bag Company, which launched just over 2 years ago that catapulted her into the spotlight. She also has a vast breadth of knowledge on everything from business issues to education to government policy and with a natural, energetic on-air presence. Jen has already become a regularly featured business and lifestyle expert for such programs as Fox News’ “Strategy Room”, ABC’s “Money Matters”, CBS’ “Early Show”, CNBC’s “The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch”, and Meredith Corporation’s “Better TV”.

Appointed by the Governor, Leslie Stiles acts as state government’s advocate for all issues as they impact on women and girls. In today’s program Leslie Stiles will talk about her vast experience and share new insights gained since the inception of programs she has helped to develop like the Governor’s Conference for Women and the importance these ground breaking summits have on both women and business across the nation. Join us for a stimulating conversation with a top performer who helps develop top performers for the future.

Joe Dowdy, Chief of Staff Office of the Director/NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, is an accomplished leader in his own right, setting the pace for top performers in his current role leading special projects and providing organizational advice to the center director and the Senior Management Team to improve processes and better accomplish Kennedy Space Center's assigned missions. Join Joe Dowdy to gain insight on how NASA is applying leading edge leadership development strategies to maximize existing mission success and potential future leaders both on the ground and in orbit.