Steven Kronenberg with University of North Georgia – Mike Cottrell College of Business, Jane Beaudry with Master Executive Excellence, and Yura Bryant with Content Engagement Conversions

February 13, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Steven Kronenberg with University of North Georgia - Mike Cottrell College of Business, Jane Beaudry with Master Executive Excellence, and Yura Bryant with Content Engagement Conversions

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Steven Kronenberg serves as the director of graduate programs for the Mike Cottrell College of Business. This role includes oversight of The Cottrell MBA as well the graduate certificates offered within the Mike Cottrell College of Business. Steven previously worked as the development officer for the College of Education as well as the College of Health Sciences & Professions within UNG. Over the three years of development work he was able to raise nearly $500,000 to support student scholarships, programs, and faculty. Prior to his service at UNG, Steven worked for Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity where his focus was on student success and the overall wellbeing for 32 chapters in 13 states within the Mid-West, West, and Pacific Northwest. Directly after graduation, Steven started working for Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity as the coordinator of expansion. In this role, he opened SAE chapters from Texas to New Hampshire. During his time as coordinator, he worked with 19 colonies to help them earn their charters and become fully recognized chapters. Steven lives in Cumming with his wife, Cassidy and two young boys, Bryce and Nolan. Steven and his wife are also graduates of the University of North Georgia from 2007 and 2009, respectively. Among their family are 11 alumni from this great university.

Learn more about UNG on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Connect with Steven on LinkedIn.

Jane Beaudry is the author of the bestselling book The Business of Personal Relationships: How to Use Every Tool Available to Increase Profit, Productivity, and Peace of Mind, and CEO of Master Executive Excellence. Jane has developed an expertise in communication, executive strategic advising, behavioral therapy and business development. Over the past 30+ years, Jane has helped major US and international executives, politicians, leaders, influencers, academics and celebrities make a difference in their lives and businesses, as well as the lives of their employees and family members.Keynote Speaker Today, in addition to providing executive strategic advising, Jane is a highly-regarded keynote speaker and presenter at industry conferences including Emory University, Vistage, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Executive Women of Dallas, ACHE, E Women Network, and many more. Since 1975, she has authored more than 100 published articles.

Connect with Jane on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Yura Bryant with Content Engagement Conversions is a copywriter, content strategist, and ghostwriter who helps individuals and organizations build their authority through content. When he’s not working on a client’s content strategy, he’s writing his next book or writing content for his own blogs.

Connect with Yura on Twitter and LinkedIn.

ITEN WIRED RADIO- Ep2 2018 “The Program” and JETRO Coming to Pensacola

February 12, 2018 by angishields

ITEN Wired Radio

ITEN WIRED RADIO- Ep2 2018 "The Program" and JETRO Coming to Pensacola

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Jim Rhodes- Director ITEN WIRED

Keith Hoffert-eightfifty:media

Stan Harper – JETRO Influencer

ITEN WIRED is a conference hosted by IT Gulf Coast and Florida West Economic Development Alliance. The annual summit provides networking and learning opportunities for executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to foster local economic development efforts surrounding innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.

The ITEN WIRED planning team is composed of volunteers from IT Gulf Coast, Florida West Economic Development Alliance, and other members of our local IT community.

Jim has actively participated in the planning of the annual ITEN Wired Summit since 2012 and is in his 5th year serving as its director.

He is a native of Pensacola and a graduate of Tate High School and the University of West Florida, where he received his degree in finance. He moved to Charlotte, NC in 1997 with a goal of furthering his career in banking, but later developed a passion for information technology. Upon graduating ECPI College of Technology, he officially entered into the world of IT in 2001. After working several years as a network engineer, he and his family relocated back to Pensacola in 2007.

Jim has been employed by AppRiver since 2008 and currently manages the mobile solutions team which provides mobile device support for a global customer base of almost 300,000 users. He also serves as an advisor to the board of directors for IT Gulf Coast and as a board member for Innovation Coast.

He is married and has two sons. He enjoys golfing, kayaking, and fishing.

JETRO

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We hope you can join us for Japan-US Grass-Root Business Partnership Forum organized in collaboration with local authorities. This Forum will deepen the essential economic partnership between Japan and the U.S. To further that aim, the Forum will advocate the creation of new business through bi-directional Trade and investment, strengthening cooperative work between Japan and U.S. companies, as well as business expansion in other countries and regions.

By promoting Grass-Root Business partnerships, we hope to contribute to the economic prosperity of both countries and regions. The format of the Forum will be divided into two sessions, one focused upon the strategies Japanese companies have taken when expanding in the U.S. market, and the second session focusing on the opportunities that currently exist in the Japanese market as well as newly emerging ones, including advanced technology applications. We hope that you will save the date. An invitation will be issued shortly.

◆Program (tentative)

1) Opening remarks and Greeting: Hon. Ashton Hayward, Mayor of Pensacola

2) Keynote address: JETRO Atlanta Chief Executive Director, Norikazu Mori

3) JETRO function of Business Development with Japan

4) Session 1 Approaching Business in Japan (US Speakers)

Attractiveness of Japan as a Hub for business expansion in Asia
Challenges Encountered and Overcome Japan
Case Studies Key Factors for Company Success in Japan
Opinions for making Japan more investment-friendly to U.S. Companies

5) Session 2 Approaching Business in the U.S. (Japan Speakers)

Case Studies Key Factors for Company Success in the U.S.
Opportunities for Japanese and U.S companies alliances with advanced technology.
JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)
Organizer of Japan-US Grass-Root Business Partnership Forum
About the Japan External Trade Organization
JETRO is a non-profit organization that connects businesses with the resources they need to successfully expand to Japan. Since 2003, JETRO has supported more than 15,000 business investment projects and helped over 1,500 companies successfully invest in Japan.
Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO’s core focus has since shifted to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) into Japan and helping small to medium-sized Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.
Through JETRO, clients can incorporate their business in Japan; receive visa, immigration, and HR support; find dedicated office space; identify local government subsidies; meet Japanese business partners; and more.
JETRO is organized and managed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), a ministry of the Japanese government that focuses on economic and industrial development through innovation, technology, and foreign investment. JETRO currently maintains 74 offices overseas in 55 countries and 46 offices in Japan, including the Tokyo and Osaka headquarters.
JETRO in the United States
There are six JETRO offices in the United States. Each offers a full range of business support services to U.S. companies seeking to invest in Japan, as well as several industry-specific exhibits, seminars, and webinarsfor networking and partnership purposes.
In the last decade, JETRO has helped hundreds of U.S. businesses successfully enter or expand in the Japanese market. Companies supported include Amazon, Tesla, AdRoll, Johnson & Johnson, and more.
Business Investment Services
JETRO provides a wide range of free and subsidized business services to foreign businesses. Companies can work one-on-one with JETRO to learn more about business incorporation, visa applications, legal regulations, subsidy programs, and more.
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Women in Technology (WIT) Special Edition

February 9, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Women in Technology (WIT) Special Edition

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This episode of Women In Technology was made possible by the generosity of Corey Rieck with The Long Term Care Planning Group.

Learn how you can help tell a story like this one here.

Dr. Kym Harris is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Your SweetSpot™ Coaching and Consulting. Your SweetSpot Coaching and Consulting partners with organizations and their
leaders to strengthen leadership capability and cultivate relationships that enhance the leader’s
ability to influence, collaborate, motivate, and lead.

Dr. Harris is a board-certified coach, speaker and author with expertise in executive coaching,
leadership development, and career management strategies. Described as a “velvet hammer,”
she utilizes a strategic and intuitive approach to guide clients out of their comfort zones in a
way that minimizes discomfort and amplifies desired results. Along with coaching individuals
and corporate clients, Dr. Harris also serves as a personal coach for the Kennesaw State
University Coles Executive MBA and MBA Programs.

Dr. Harris’ 27-year career in Human Resources and Talent Development represents leadership
and executive roles in higher education (University of Miami and Emory University), and
corporate America (The Home Depot and Cox Enterprises).

Dr. Harris serves as a mentor in the Spelman College Coca Cola Leadership Mentor Program and
volunteers with Emerge, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to support women
who have demonstrated a deep commitment to reaching their educational goals and giving
back to their communities. She also serves on the host committee for the Turknett Leadership
Character Award.

Dr. Harris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University, a Master’s degree in
Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management from Nova
Southeastern University, and a Doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership from Argosy
(pronounced R-GA- SEE) University.

Dr. Harris is originally from New Jersey and has enjoyed life in Atlanta for over twenty years.
She is the proud auntie of four brilliant and beautiful nieces, Kalila, Zakiya, Sydni, and Adeera.

Connect with Dr. Harris on LinkedIn.

Pensacola Business Radio- Women In Leadership Series Brought to you by Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Ep 3 2018

February 9, 2018 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio- Women In Leadership Series Brought to you by Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Ep 3 2018

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Cheryl Weir, Executive Coach

Cheryl has been coaching individuals and teams in corporations committed to producing breakthrough results since 1992. Her client list includes: Pfizer/Wyeth, A Ernst and Young, World Bank, DuPont, Kimberly-Clark, Barclays Capital, IBM, Cisco, AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Novartis, J&J, Jefferson Wells, Hershey Foods, Temple University Health System, Hajoca Corporation, Acme-Hardesty, and Wharton, as well as many smaller organizations. She leads team and leadership workshops designed to produce results beyond what these leaders could imagine before working with Cheryl. Recently she has been working with several organizations to uncover what sets apart the “stars” and “leaders” from those who are not and has a process to quickly identify leadership competencies to coach and develop.

Cheryl conducts public and corporate workshops and programs. Several of the most popular are: Developing YOUR Unique Leadership Style, Retaining Talented Employees, and The Executive Leadership Program for identified “high potentials” in organizations. Her workshop for sales organizations, ROCKET Your RESULTS was featured in FORTUNE magazine, “So You’re a Player: Do You Need a Coach?” where she helped her client, “blow out the numbers.”

Cheryl worked for IBM for 13 years in sales, specializing in business solutions to improve the bottom line. As Finance Industry Sales Executive for IBM she helped her clients solve business problems with multi-million dollar solutions sold to top executives.

Cheryl is a certified graduate of CoachU (a three-year program) and certified “Teleclass” Leader (an 8-month process). She was a founding member of Corporate Coaches Committee of the International Coach Federation (ICF) as well as a Host for the Internal Corporate Coaching Group.

She is certified in Hay Group’s Emotional Intelligence 360 Degree Multi-rater assessment (ECI) that identifies leadership strengths and “opportunities for development” in 18 key leadership competencies. She is certified in delivering feedback and coaching around TTI’s DISC Style and Behavior assessment. The Needs and Values Program, she developed, identifies people’s top 5 needs and values so they see the source of their upsets and orient their lives around these values/strengths. Cheryl is trained to facilitate the TKI Conflict Management Workshop that identifies the conflict modes one uses most often and provides others choices to resolving conflict. And, she is currently a contributing editor for Executive Excellence and Personal Excellence magazines.

Cheryl is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Economics and is a Hall of Famer in swimming. She lives in Pensacola, FL with her husband of 35 years and has 3 children, Sawyer, Kristin and Collin. Her passions are golf, swimming, exercise classes, traveling, reading at the beach; and watching her children take on all the new challenges that independent life offers.

Pam Hatt has more than 28 years of experience in the financial industry with more than 21 years in marketing and communications. She currently is the Director of Marketing at Pen Air Federal Credit Union, managing all aspects of marketing and public relation operations of the mid-size credit union with assets of $1.4B, 19 branch locations, including three Student Run Credit Unions, and over 99,000 members throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties in Florida and Baldwin and Mobile Counties in Alabama.

Kate Treick (Trike)

At heart, Kate is a storyteller. Since opening her photography studio in 2014, she primarily has told family stories through custom portraits. Specializing in photographing newborns, children, and families, Kate loves capturing the personality of each family she works with. She creates portraits on location at local beaches, parks, and family homes, and also at her studio at 2600 West Nine Mile Road.

Kolleen Edwards Chesley

Kolleen Edwards Chesley has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and spent the majority of her career as a financial advisor. In that role, Kolleen was responsible for finding her own clients and quickly learned the value of networking, networking, and even more networking. It was in 2004 and during her sales career that she, along with two other professional business women met for lunch with the purpose of helping to motivate each other after Hurricane Ivan had blown through our area and changed not only the physical landscape of the area, but also impacted the business landscape as well. Out of that lunch was born what is now a thriving not-for-profit organization for business women.

Kolleen currently serves full-time as the Founding Director of what was originally called Women’s Business Lunch and is now known as Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast. The organization advocates a culture of confidence building, lifelong learning, collaboration, empowering others and a spirit of charitable giving.

The mission of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast is to promote, advance and improve women in business and the organization accomplishes these in a number of different ways.

Monthly networking meetings in Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. These are open to all women and are free to attend. We run a structured meeting with open networking, an educational segment, a sponsor presentation, an opportunity to hear about the businesses of all attendees, and a whole lot of fun. We frequently hear from attendees that these meeting are chock full of value and a great way to build new relationships to help support their businesses. The Pensacola meetings include lunch paid for by our sponsors.
Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Magazine. We have produced 4 editions of this print magazine. Each edition features interviewees of local successful leaders in business who share their honest thoughts on leadership, success, obstacles, and inspiration as it relates to women in business. We also include other articles on leadership, networking, and other skill development. It is geared for anyone in business or looking for business motivation and tips. Our goal is for this to be a quarterly publication, however the magazine is currently on hold as we explore graphic designers. Our latest edition can still be found on our website.
Annual Pursue Your Passion Women’s conference. To help celebrate National Business Women’s Week, we hold a full day conference during the third week of October along with several other events leading up to the conference. We feature a national keynote speaker, several local successful leaders in business, along with Speed Networking, an Experience Hall, structured and unstructured networking exercises and plenty of laughter, relationship building and excitement. Our attendees are not only motivated by the conference but they leave with tangible tips they can take back and implement in their businesses to lead them to success. For 2018, our conference will be held on Wednesday, October 17^th and Thursday, October 18^th, 2018 at Sanders Beach.
Power Up Challenge is a 12 week educational series where we hold classes once a week for two hours. Classes focused around four main areas of business: Networking, Marketing, Business Efficiency, and Sales Skills. Open to men and women and all classmates receive the full audio recording of each class along with class notes, expanded notes, and extra resources. Remote classes also available. Classes are affordable and attendees are elated with the amount and quality of the information that is shared.
Women in Leadership radio podcast show – sponsored by Pensacola Business Radio X. We hold monthly shows featuring local community leaders and other men and women in business. We engage our guests in conversational style in-depth interviews. They share their advice on topics such as mentoring, keys to success, time management tools, personal mantras and favorite inspirations, and what men can do to help support women in business.
Membership in Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast is also available.

Contact directors@powerfulwomengulfcoast.com for more information or visit our website at www.powerfulwomengulfcoast.com or Facebook at “Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast” for all of our meeting information.

Connie Jones with Arise Counseling and Coaching, Herman Garner with Film Hub ATL, and Karen Weinstock with Weinstock Immigration Lawyers

February 6, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Connie Jones with Arise Counseling and Coaching, Herman Garner with Film Hub ATL, and Karen Weinstock with Weinstock Immigration Lawyers

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As founder of Arise Counseling and Coaching, Connie Jones brings dynamic energy and intuitive wisdom to inspire her clients to step into their full potential in life, work, and business. A Therapist, Life and Success Coach, Writer, and Motivational Speaker, Connie is passionate about empowering men and women to thrive in a Life of Freedom and Fulfillment. She coaches successful men and women across the country to awaken to their purpose and passion, excel with clarity of vision and focused intent, and lead their organizations most effectively and successfully. A gifted intuitive and dynamic motivator, Connie recognizes the barriers that prevent her clients from living in true freedom and fulfillment, and she empowers them to awaken their inner fire, step into their fullest potential, and live their win in their career or business. As an avid Heart Sparker, Vlogger, and Public Speaker to groups and organizations, Connie instills hope and invokes passion in her audience as she shares wisdom from her own personal journey of struggle and victory along with her expertise from a decade of experience as a highly sought after Speaker and Coach.

Connect with Connie on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Herman Garner, MBA and Managing partner with FilmHubATL, helps film people and companies grow by showing them how to connect the dots. He is presently working on a Film Networking event at the Georgia International Convention Center where he expects over 3,500 film people and companies to be in attendance.

Connect with Herman on Twitter and Facebook.

Karen Weinstock is the managing attorney of Weinstock Immigration Lawyers, the premier immigration law firm in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 16 years of experience, she has developed expertise representing U.S. and international companies in securing global talent and ensuring the employees and their families have a good experience in immigrating to the United States. Karen was born and raised in Israel and immigrated to the United States in 2000. Her genuine passion for immigration law is a direct result of her personal experience as an immigrant. This ability to identify and empathize with immigrants, and her commitment to excellence in obtaining results for her clients differentiate her as one of the top immigration attorneys in the South.
Connect with Karen on Twitter and Facebook.

PJ Bain and Stephanie Wargo with PrimeRevenue

February 6, 2018 by angishields

CEO Exclusive Radio

PJ Bain and Stephanie Wargo with PrimeRevenue

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PJ Bain has an impressive and accomplished track record as an enterprise software entrepreneur and executive. Since being appointed Chief Executive Officer in July of 2009, PJ has built a solid record of success with PrimeRevenue receiving numerous awards for growth, customer service, and innovation, along with being recognized as a top employer, while consistently growing revenues over his nearly seven-year tenure. Headquartered in Atlanta, with offices in Prague, Hong Kong & Melbourne, PrimeRevenue manages over $100 billion in transactions and frees up cash for more than 25,000 clients to invest in their company’s future, in over 70 countries.

PJ is a lifelong software and technology entrepreneur, having been involved in numerous firms as a founder, executive, advisor or investor role. Immediately prior to PrimeRevenue, he was the VP and General Manager of Exact Holding N.V. (NYSE/AMS: EXACT), a leading global provider of business software solutions. He was previously Founder and CEO of Inspired Solutions, an Atlanta-based, B2B software and services firm that grew to be the largest reseller of Exact Software in North America, which was later acquired by Exact.

PJ holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and lives in Vinings with his wife and son. His daughter is currently attending USC.

Stephanie Wargo is Global Director of Marketing with PrimeRevenue.

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Pensacola Business Radio- Spotlight Episode with Tim Martin and the Isaak Life Firm

February 1, 2018 by angishields

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio- Spotlight Episode with Tim Martin and the Isaak Life Firm

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Dr. Tim Martin

Executive Director/Personal and Professional Coach/Motivational Speaker/Professor/Consultant

I must ask!! (No pun intended) What questions didn’t get asked in your personal or professional life and career or company in 2017 because, you or others feared what the answers may be?

Are you a situation focused leader or a solution focused leader? Situation focused leaders lean on this leadership lie. “If my situation or circumstances would change I, he, she; they, we, or it could change.” This is a limiting and disabling belief that will lead to desperate or debilitating leadership decisions. A belief, is simply a thought you have allowed to become a truth that you lean and lead on. Solution focused leaders engage the belief and act on a truth, which persuades their leadership mindset to focus on seeing any situation with many obstacles, as being a situation with more opportunities.

The conditions we find ourselves in and the positions others align with in certain situations don’t have to stand in the way of us moving and making something positive happen. Situational focused leaders are reactive and solution focused leaders are proactive. It’s the decisive difference between both leaders. The potential results can be dramatically different for one leader and the team he/she leads.

Solutions are seldom seen or found when only focusing on just what’s going on in the situation. Many solutions can become camouflaged in all the chaos that is causing or adding to the situation. Solutions are found inside people who find themselves inside the situation. A solution focused leader is willing to assess their role and responsibility inside the situation. They are not afraid to step back or away from the situation briefly, allowing time to examine things personally or professionally that may need to be challenged or changed at the time, to either help or keep from hurting the situation more. Leaders lead!! That’s a clue where to start.

The nouns (person, places or things) that surround the situation may not change but, that doesn’t have to limit what role or responsibility you take or response you make inside it. Even if things do not go your way, you can still be okay, because of the perspective, approach, action or solutions you were able bring to the situation. Will you set forth solutions to resolve some complicated situations and fail? Absolutely Yes!! However, you will discover that many mistakes are not setbacks, they are setups. You are being set up to fulfill your ultimate leadership potential, achieve a higher leadership purpose and become a more successful solution focused leader.

For any situations to be changed for the better, healthy solutions must be activated and directly applied. As you have figured out by now, this not only applies to leadership but, life as well. No matter what your situation or circumstances may be, always find the awesome inside you, live it and lead with it.

Holly Payton with IBM, Paula Washington with Paula Washington Enterprises, and Wayne Kurzen with Kurzen Group

January 31, 2018 by angishields

Atlanta Business Radio

Holly Payton with IBM, Paula Washington with Paula Washington Enterprises, and Wayne Kurzen with Kurzen Group

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Holly Payton is an Executive Consultant in IBM’s Transformation and Operations organization. She has a proven track record of over 30 years’ experience in the Human Capital Management arena, specializing in change management and learning, helping to accelerate user adoption of major business transformations.

Connect with Holly on LinkedIn.

Paula Washington has successfully managed, directed, and coached hundreds of executives in advancing their careers and businesses. As a result of her life’s work, she established Paula Washington Enterprises to help business leaders structure their creativity to execute vision with precision. Its programs are the Institute for Leadership Innovation and Design Your Life First Academy. The dedicated practice areas are executive and business coaching, consulting, strategic innovation planning and change, as well as economic empowerment for women.

Connect with Paula on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Wayne Kurzen with the Kurzen Group. is a sought after keynote speaker, multi-time national award winning business advisor and successful entrepreneur with over 15 years experience in helping business leaders create organizations that become market leaders and highly valued companies. A decorated Air Force pilot and commander of a unit of 500, who was promoted in the top 1% of his peers. He translated his leadership and management skills in running several successful businesses – growing one startup to become a Home Depot supplier in less than two years. He has also won many national awards from a group of 350 coaches to include “Coach of the Year” for client results. Wayne’s passion is helping business owners have more time, money and the freedom to enjoy and pursue other passions. He does this by helping leadership teams implement the business operating system called EOS® — the Entrepreneurial Operating System®. He loves EOS® because it is the one thing he has found in 15 years that is a true game change r– making a difference not only in the company, but the owners, the leadership team and their families. Wayne is a Certified EOS® Implementer, keynote speaker and teaches leadership for the Independent Electrical Contractors. He and serves on the board of several non-profits including: 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, SafeHouse Urban Outreach, and LifeChangers Prison Ministry. He is also a Coach for Lifework Leadership.

Connect with Wayne on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Rick Deckelbaum with NC CEO Forum

January 30, 2018 by angishields

High Velocity Radio

Rick Deckelbaum with NC CEO Forum

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Rick Deckelbaum and Brian Kinahan are the founders of the NC CEO Forum, an invitation-only annual event that hosts senior executives, government officials, and nonprofit leaders for a day of thought-provoking presentations and discussions centered around one central topic. This year’s theme is the 2018 Healthcare Summit showcasing North Carolina’s reputation as a world-renowned center for medicine, biotech and technology. The NC CEO Forum has a commitment to giving back to the community by donating net proceeds from the event to a deserving nonprofit. This year’s featured nonprofit is Teen Cancer America. Rick Deckelbaum has been a business leader, entrepreneur and civic leader in North Carolina during his 25-plus year career. He has earned a reputation in the executive search industry for excellence and is recognized as one of the industry’s best recruiters. As the CEO of Deckelbaum & Associates LLC, Deckelbaum specializes in retained executive search. His innate ability to identify, attract and recruit industry stars has made it possible for his clients to build their management and executive teams with world class talent. In addition, Rick serves on nonprofit, civic and corporate boards. Deckelbaum has enjoyed a stellar career in the executive search profession. Deckelbaum joined Fortune Personnel Consultants, the No.1 franchise in the nationwide system of over 100 offices, as the CEO until 2003. He was consistently recognized in the Fortune system as a top recruiter in the nation. Rick sold the company to partners in 2003.

Connect with NC CEO Forum on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Connect with Rick on LinkedIn.