"For leadership in combining teaching, counseling, business acumen, and influence into powerful, dynamic learning environments in organizational America."

George Phares
(deceased)
Strategic Direction Resources, Inc.
Kingwood, TX 77339
281-358-7188
www.strategicdirectionresources.com

"For creating a specialized consulting firm in the difficult field of compliance and regulatory affairs, dramatically growing his business base while reducing labor intensity, and sharing his insights unselfishly with colleagues."

"A leader in boutique consulting with major firms, he moved his seven-figure consulting business completely to value-based pricing within a year in a market where many said it couldn't be done; a life-long learner who improves his clients, his staff, and himself every single day."

"An example of a McKinsey alumna who established her own, independent practice, adapted to new principles of client interaction, and whose firm has grown strongly in each year of its existence, powerfully enabling clients to align individual objectives in support of corporate strategic goals."

"As an example to all of us in committing herself to lifelong learning and the continual creation of new ideas to help others to grow their practices and enrich their lives, engaging her clients, colleagues, and audiences with her enthusiasm, wit, and innovation."

"The prototypical entrepreneur, he has focused on the accounting profession and helped thousands to innovatively improve their practices and their lives by boldly introducing new insights, thinking, and resources, serving as an exemplar through his own marketing efforts."

"In a dramatically brief time created and expanded his solo practice by boldly focusing on dramatic and strategic growth, while also sharing his expertise through teaching in major business schools."

"An innovative leader in human resources development who is both a profound learner and contributor to others, who has traveled the world in a dramatic quest for personal and client improvement."

"The owner of a powerful business focused on improving executive presentation and communication skills, with two superb books on executive performance, a member of the Million Dollar Club, and a former network news anchor."

"An outstanding organization development consultant who constantly contributes to the Mentor Community by selflessly sharing his victories and setbacks, and is an exemplar of lifelong learning and growth, formerly with the World Bank."

"A human performance and productivity expert who has worked with highly effective results in public sector and highly politicized environments, nevertheless driving clients toward demonstrable and repeatable results."

"A marketing and message expert, who helps clients clarify their message, who is one of the most frequent and powerful contributors to Alan’s Forums, recently bestowed with a Woman of the Year Award, and the president of Women in Consulting."

"An outstanding professional in lean management and business processes, who has created significant intellectual property and become the “go to person” in her field through her highly effective promotion of her value in her marketplace."

"An insurance expert who selflessly shares with the community of professionals he joins and supports, and who constantly experiments with more effective ways to reach and assist clients, generously sharing effective techniques with those around him."

"An expert in business growth who literally traveled the globe, from Australia to Germany, from the UK to the US, to discover best practices to make him more valuable to clients in an ongoing perpetual learning quest."

“An expert in recovery from substance and alcohol abuse, especially among executives, with a unique, unselfish approach to sobriety and an impressively high success ratio, who is constantly providing emotional support to colleagues.”

“A thought leader in executive assessment, coaching and feedback, who masterfully combines the science and the art form to create higher levels of excellence for her clients, which she clearly models herself.”

“An omnipresent source of inspiration, motivation, and pragmatic help to his community of peers, who uses his own lifelong learning to assist others on that journey.”

“An ‘inclusionist’ who views diversity and variety not in terms of numbers but in terms of talent, contribution, and higher levels of performance, who is fearless in her beliefs in the inherent talents of all people.”

“Author, coach, and consultant who brings brilliant intellectual capital to major companies globally, helping them to identify, retain, and nurture their best clients, thus helping to ensure a bright future.”

“Andrew Hollo, Sydney, Australia is the CEO of Workwell, which provides for quick resolution of complex concerns through advanced facilitation. He is an expert trainer, coach, and instructor, helping his clients to rapidly generate new ideas and alternatives in incredibly brief time periods. He creates higher performance levels among individuals and teams across all business lines.”

“An outstanding consultant in human behavior and individual performance at executive levels.”

“Creative and innovative in turning tactical information into strategic business knowledge.”

“Original and dynamic approaches to organization performance and effectiveness. Known to his clients as The Collaboration Catalyst is a recognized expert in leadership, strategy and top talent development. He is an international consultant, coach, author and featured speaker. Aviv’s passion is to help successful leaders and teams create and achieve their desired future.”

“Brilliantly combining technology, people, processes, and design.”

“Garry Beavis, Perth, Australia, is an expert in financial services and a Fellow or the Taxation Institute of Australia. He was the first Million Dollar Consulting® Master Mentor in Australia, certified for all programs. His expertise in value recognition, branding, marketing, and intellectual property make him a superb resource for the owners and executives in small and medium-sized organizations.”

“Kevin Berchelmann, Houston, TX, is CEO of Triangle Performance, LLC which creates enhanced financial success through innovative human performance strategies. He works with executives in large organizations to far surpass what is traditionally believed to be organization development and change management. He is also a sought-after speaker and facilitator.”

“Bill Lee, Dallas, TX, an expert in customer relationships, retention, and loyalty, has done seminal work in assessing the value of customer relationships and how bet to engage customers. His next book appears in the fall from Harvard Business Review Press, The Hidden Wealth of Customers. He is the president of the Customer Strategy Group and hosts a unique, thought leading conference annually on enhancing customer engagements..”

“Roberta Matuson, Northampton, MA is the author of the new book, Suddenly in Charge from Nicholas Brealey Publishing. The CEO of Human Resource Solutions, she provides consulting services to accelerate growth and development in major organizations. She specializes in leadership growth, including hiring, retention, promotion, and succession. She is adept at moving employees beyond compliance to commitment.”

“Rich Martin, Quebec, Canada, CEO of Alcera Consulting, brings his former military and business leadership to executives seeking to exploit and not fear change; maximize opportunities; and minimize risks. He is a gifted coach, speaker, and consultant, and adept at helping client choose the maximum benefit among alternatives within acceptable risk limitations. He conducts business bilingually and with varied constituencies.”

“Andrew Miller, Toronto, Canada, CEO of ACM Consulting, provides sustainable strategic solutions, consulting, and coaching services to a wide variety of private and public sector clients. He is an expert in supply chain management, procurement procedures, and shared services. He is a certified professional project manager, and has taught these subject at a variety of universities as a visiting professor.”

David Fields
Ascendant Consulting
Ridgefield, CT
1-88-88-2
ascendantconsulting.com

“David Fields, Ridgefield, CT, is CEO of Ascendant Consulting, and is an expert in organizational development and complex projects, including organization design, customer development, and market research. He is pioneering an effort to bring diverse consulting capabilities to individual clients using an extensive network of professionals, thereby cutting client costs while optimizing results in the shortest possible time.”