During the last 35 years of adult experiences I have earned a number of "titles" as summarized below.
Entrepreneur. I have had the opportunity to create 3 businesses, including
Next Level Achievement. Being an entrepreneur requires a person to develop and use skills in
marketing, sales, presentations, business organization and people management, as well as courage, focus and determination.
Leader. Leadership roles have spanned the years beginning with my time
in the Marine Corp as a young man. Community organizations have included Girls Inc., United Way, Exchange Club, March
of Dimes, International Special Olympics, First United Methodist Church, Habitat for Humanity and the Attitudinal Healing Center.
Corporate Employee. National level positions as a Senior Manager at Ernst
& Young and as a National Sales Trainer for a large life insurance company.
Public Speaker. I have spoken in front of thousands of people at seminars,
conferences, workshops and classes through the years. What a fantastic opportunity to touch
the lives of as many people as possible.
Teacher. Over twenty years of teaching Leadership Principles and financial
planning and investment classes to people of all ages, from adult education programs to junior high school students through
the Junior Achievement program.
Student. As a life long student who enjoys learning, I continue to improve
myself through the education process. From my Bachelor's Degree to the classes and programs I have taken from Coachville
training, the School of Coaching,
the Graduate School of Coaching, the Small Business School of Coaching, and the Landmark program, I continue to learn new skills that
I can use to help people define what success is for them and then to create the roadmap to
achieve that success.
From a personal growth perspective, I have studied with the following people, either in person
or through their programs/books: Norman Vincent Peale, Denis Waitley, Zig Zeigler, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Brian Tracy, Mike Wickett,
W. Mitchell, Aaron Hemsely, Danielle Kennedy, Anthony Robbins, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Alan Cohen,
Napoleon Hill, Thomas Leonard, James Allen, Og Mandino, Earl Nightingale, Dr. Gerald Jampolosky and Dale
Carnegie.
Author. I have created all of the programs I use for Leadership,
Business, Career and Personal Coaching, including "A Roadmap to Success for High Achievers", as well as a number of investment
articles, video programs, seminars/workshops and the marketing materials for various projects.
Financial Planner. I spent much of my adult life helping people financially
plan for the many life events and goals they have faced or will face over the years. This led to my knowledge of the importance of having their beliefs about money be
fully integrated with their life values.
Father. My most rewarding and demanding title/role. I have 2 fantastic
grown children who are two of my favorite people and friends. This role requires many of the
skills necessary to enjoy personal success: leadership, compassion, unconditional love,
walking your talk and being able to let go.
Life Adventurer. All of life is an adventure. When faced with the many
challenges that life throws our way, I have had the courage to make tough decisions when
needed and take the actions needed to make the necessary changes in my life. All while also
having the compassion to consider how those actions will affect others. This courage has
helped me to find great joy in my life.
Coach. And all of these experiences are what led me to be here to help
you and others.
