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2008 Speaker Info

    November

    HR’s Role in Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence presented by Ken Kinkaid. Kincaid Performance Solutions, LLC started in 1988 with the goal of providing high quality instruction and planning assistance. www.kincaidps.com.

    October

    Enhancing Cultural Competency. Barbara Cheives is the President and CEO of Converge & Associates Consulting. Converge specializes in race and ethnic relations consulting and Cultural Competency Training. Converge & Associates Consulting, 1813 Hiltonia Circle, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Telephone: 561-881-0204. convergeassoc@bellsouth.net.

    September

    Mock Trial – Sexual Harassment and Age Discrimination presented by Al Truesdell and his team at Zimmerman, Kiser and Sutcliff, PA. 315 East Robinson Street, Suite 600, Orlando, Florida 32801. atruesdell@zkslawfirm.com.

    August

    Due to threat of weather from Tropical Storm Fay, the meeting was cancelled.

    July

    Unemployment: Your Hidden Payroll. Presented by Jerry Hoffman. In 1982, Jerry joined the S.E. Regional office of UCAC, Inc. as a Client

    Relations Representative. After several years in that position he left to

    pursue a sales career. In 2002, he was asked to join the Corporate staff of

    UCAC, Inc. as the Director of Client Relations. Jerry oversees a national

    team of specialists in the unemployment field. www.ucac.com

    June

    Ask the Experts – Open question forum with a panel of experts providing insight on a broad range of HR related topics.

     

    May

    No meetingdue to the 4th Annual Business Express Summit being held on May 28th at the Daytona Beach Hilton.

     

    April

    Genderly Speaking. Presented by Betsy Barbieux. Betsy is a trained behavior specialist and certified image consultant. Betsy coaches her clients in improving their personal and professional relationships by understanding their communication styles. Betsy Barbieux, Image Inside & Out 352-728-5078 www.imagineinsideout.com.

    March

    Contagious Leadership. Presented by Monica Wofford. Monica Wofford brings more than 17 years experience as a speaker and trainer to Monica Wofford International, where she serves as the company’s president. Monica has penned several books and training products including Contagious Leadership, Contagious Confidence and Contagious Customer Service and Speaking of Success (with Jack canfield, Steven Covey, and Ken Blanchard). Monica Wofford 1-866-382-0121. www.monicawofford.com.

    February

    How to deal with difficult people. Presented by Wendy Warman, M.S. Founder/President of SmarTalkers. Wendy Warman is an internationally televised trainer appearing on PBS The Business Channel and the Federal Training Network which has broadcasted her programs around the world. Founder and president of SmarTalkers, a communication training and executive coaching firm, is currently teaching classes on Dynamic Presentations, Customer Service and Relationship Building. Wendy Warman 863-678-9184; www.smartalkers.com.

    January

    Connect like you mean it! Presented by Lisa Broesch, Business Image and Employee Development Consultant. After dedicating more than 20 years to her career as Director with the Anheuser-Busch Entertainment Corporation, Lisa now speaks to hundreds of professionals yearly. Utilizing her experience and expertise as a corporate executive, seasoned media spokesperson, corporate trainer, and certified coach. Lisa teaches individuals the skills to connect to their company’s purpose, their passion for their career, and their own true potential. Lisa Broesch 407-595-6771; info@inblissconsulting.com; www.inblissconsulting.com.