Soaring to new Career Heights Executive Coach ♦ Consultant
Summary
Life is a journey...as much as we pursue mountain top experiences, they are fleeting.
Some of the best lessons are learned when we are in the "valleys" of life.
“The secret of success is to be ready when your opportunity comes!
Many of us have spent our careers in the trenches sometimes fighting battles we can’t win or trying to change companies that can’t be changed or starting companies because we know there is a better way. In many ways we have been Preparing…Preparing for an opportunity to make a difference… to leave a legacy… to taste SUCCESS.
This is my story, but likely it is similar to your story. I enjoy coming along side professionals and executives and encourage them as they seek success in new endeavors. As a coach, consultant, and trainer, I help guide executives and professionals to meet their goals and objectives. Expertise in personal and business development…seeing opportunities within opportunities. Disciplined and focused, with a proven ability to help develop creative strategies and solutions. I go above and beyond in serving clients.
? Executive & Professional Coaching
? Career Management Solutions
? Talent Management
? Training (Workshops & Webinars)
? Business & Relationship Development
? Curriculum Design & Enhancement
? Facilitation & Strategic Planning
? Train the Trainer
Career Timeline
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Business - Marketing , Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business
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Executive Coaching Certificate, Avila University
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Marketing Representative, IBM
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Sales Manager, Apple Computer
Introduced the Apple Macintosh to Fortune 500 companies in Midwest region
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Commercial Leasing Agent , Zimmer Commercial Real Estate
Recognized as Rookie of the Year for the Kansas City Area Commercial Real Estate Commission
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Fred Pryor Seminars, Professional Speaker
Led over 200 public and in-house seminars on Customer Service, Team Building & Leadership
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SG Training & Consulting, Principal
Provided coaching, consulting, & training services to help organizations grow and develop individuals and teams. Served diverse industries included healthcare, banking, insurance, and financial services. AREAS WHERE WE MADE A DIFFERENCE: ♦ Leadership Development ♦ Sales Training ♦ Customer Service ♦ Coaching ♦ Team Building ♦ Presentation Skills ♦ Talent Management CLIENT RESULTS: Consulted and partnered with over 500 national and international groups, including Stormont-Vail Hospital, VA Hospitals, Hallmark Cards, Motorola, Helzberg Diamonds, and Thomson. ☛ Co-developed training program for hospital leadership to identify, develop and retain nursing talent preparing them for leadership roles. ☛ Coached M&I Bank executive team and managers on Sales Coaching over 3-month period resulting in 25% increase in productivity and customer referrals. ☛ Developed and delivered new Sales Training curriculum for Helzberg Diamonds Sales Managers. Facilitated train-the-trainer sessions for District Managers who utilized curriculum to train Store Managers. ☛ Organized & facilitated Executive Briefings to discuss management issues. Resulted in 25% of the group committing to additional engagements for training & coaching. ☛ Designed and delivered Thomson’s Behavioral Interviewing training throughout the US incorporating Performance Management curriculum. ☛ Developed and delivered "Selling for Entrepreneurs" for Kauffman Foundation FastTrac Entrepreneur Program.
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Senior Consultant, Executive SME, Right Management
Right Management helps its clients implement workforce solutions. We aim to be trusted advisors to our clients, respond to their needs in a timely manner and deliver high quality services to their people. Right Management is the career and talent management expert within Manpower, the world leader in innovative workforce solutions. I encourage professionals and executives as they set goals for their lives and next career steps. ☛ EXECUTIVE COACH - I coach executives through career transition, entrepreneurial ventures, and retirement life options. ☛ COACH to the COACH - I am the Executive Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Right Management. I lead a great team of 20 executive coaches. We are experts at making virtual coaching dynamic! ☛ FACILITATOR - I host enrichment webinars for executives. We cover topics ranging from personal branding to interviewing to onboarding and everything in-between. ☛ SALES SUPPORT – I interface with clients in positioning Home Based Career Management Services. Support business development and sales efforts in regional & national markets. ☛ CAREER MANAGEMENT SME & COMMUNITIES of PRACTICE – I focus on development of dynamic, integrated Career Management Solutions. ★ Recognized at 2012 President’s Club for outstanding sales and service performance. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Career Transition â–º Outplacement â–º Career Management Executive Coaching â–º Career Coaching â–º Career Consulting Personal Branding â–º Resumes â–º Bios â–º LinkedIn Profiles Networking â–º Interviewing Strategies â–º Social Media Professional Development â–º Training & Development Workshops & Webinars â–ºTrainer â–º Facilitator â–ºEntrepreneurial Success â–ºRetirement Life Options
Proudest Accomplishment
2012 Right Management President's Club
Experience Highlights
Birkman Master Trainer
Birkman
CSP - Certified Speaking Professional
National Speakers Association
Education Highlights
Organization Development, Executive Coaching
Avila University
Business, Marketing
Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business
The Unexpected and Wonderful Lessons of Being Fired
By Elin Cherry, former Right Management Executive Candidate
This is a great article about the Unexpected and Wonderful Lessons of Being Fired. Elin Cherry candidly shares the story of her job search journey and how Right Management supported her in that journey. Elin participated in several Right Management executive webinars and found them to be helpful.
