Alchemy With Words is a bespoke consulting firm that works with leaders and teams to transform their ability to create an impact in the world. Offerings:~ Keynotes, workshops, and corporate trainings on topics related to communication, memorable messaging, personal narrative building and interviewing, conflict in the workplace, organizational health, and entrepreneurial ecosystem building~ Outcome-based individual coaching that generates meaningful results~ Facilitated strategic planning processes and team alignment retreats~ Development of personal narratives and branding that showcases values, skill sets, and strengths

Where do we train leaders? At companies like Google. Microsoft. DuPont. Lenovo. Gallagher, Inc. CMA CGM. Dechra Pharmaceuticals. Veralto. ReCode Therapeutics. And Government Labs like NREL. We specialize in science and tech leaders at Innovation Labs in "3 Lanes."1. Corporate Innovation Labs2. Startup and VC Innovation Labs3. Government Innovation Labs We help your science / tech leaders propel innovations forward with clear messaging.

The Change-Making Leadership Academy from BizWest offers the best of personal development and professional growth, as well as leadership insights from guest CEO speakers.The Academy is designed specifically for people in positions who must straddle the line between thinking strategically and doing daily tactical execution, so they better understand how to connect their team and work with the larger goals of the business.This helps you build the foundation for highly successful leadership. The CMLA is designed to provide you with insights into yourself and your skill sets. And then help you leverage those as you help your team develop their own skills and results. You’ll learn how to build a healthy team, engage people, and move your organization forward.

The Estes Park EDC Business Accelerator Services of Estes (BASE) Program is thepremier business accelerator program in the Estes Valley. The Program providescustomized, hands on assistance and business resources to Estes Valley startups,scale-ups, and existing businesses with new growth goals.~Plan, oversee, and manage the development, execution, and logistics of the Entrepreneur Center’s Business Services of Estes (BASE) Program including company recruitment for each cohort, 10+ curriculum sessions, book club sessions, additional optional workshops, mentorship sessions, venues and food, while creating an excellent experience for each cohort ~Manage, track, and work closely with BASE Program participants to understand their needs and support them through their cohort experience, provide one-on-one coaching services ~Develop and deliver curriculum and presentation decks for the BASE Program 10+ full day sessions~Develop and deliver BASE Business Book Club sessions twice monthly while the cohort is in session ~Develop, manage, and execute the BASE Business Showcase and BASE Graduation events ~Identify, recruit, and onboard subject matter experts, mentors, and advisors to help develop workshops, activities, and other resources to maximize Estes Valley businesses’ success~Design and administer surveys and other assessment tools to capture and analyze data for program planning, decision-making, and reporting ~Monitor all program data to analyze trends and adjust to increase programmatic efficacy, track metrics associated with grant reporting~Continually revise and maintain a flexible curriculum that is aligned with current best practices and works for a cohort of businesses who are in varying stages and multiple industries ~Work with EDC leadership team to identify ways to generate revenue from educational programming ~Represent the Entrepreneur Center and the EDC by attending events and being active in the local business community

University of Colorado Boulder's Masters of the Environment Program is a 24 monthinterdisciplinary, applications-focused degree that meets the growing demand foranalytically trained and skilled environmental professionals who can address complexproblems encountered in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.~Taught 192 graduate students in the Capstone Innovation Lab and the Capstone Leadership Lab~Provided workshop and class content focused on career development,communications, and presentation skills~Coached graduate students and alumni on personal narratives, resumes, coverletters, and interviewing

LaunchNo.CO was a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to advancing and supportingentrepreneurship and small businesses in Northern Colorado.~Oversaw strategy, programming, events, marketing,communications, partnerships, and fundraising~Managed annual PitchNo.CO competition where ~18 startupspresented their business plans to a minimum of 3 panels of judgesfor feedback and significant prizes~Created and facilitated educational programming~Built regional partnerships across Larimer and Weld counties

1 Million Cups is a free program designed to educate, engage, and inspireentrepreneurs around the country. Every Wednesday, two business owners give a 6minute presentation to the group to receive feedback, insight, and encouragement.~Led 3-8 volunteers in finding two weekly speakers and building up audienceparticipation~Moderated weekly sessions ensuring good presentations, useful feedback, andcommunity connection~Connected business owners and founders with resources

University of Colorado Boulder's Masters of the Environment Program is a 24 monthinterdisciplinary, applications-focused degree that meets the growing demand foranalytically trained and skilled environmental professionals who can address complexproblems encountered in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.~Provided one-on-one coaching and career guidance to students and alumni~Create and deliver Career Development workshops on communication, job interviewing, resumes, and networking

Trebuchet Group is an organizational health consulting firm helping leaders and teams find clarity and confidence in their work. ~ Facilitated scores of strategic planning processes and team improvement retreats for clients ranging from small nonprofits to international manufacturers to research level 1 universities ~ Coached C-Suite executives and mid-level managers ~ Created and delivered more than 100 workshops and presentations ~ Met and exceeded annual sales goals while developing key marketing relationships

House of Genius brings together entrepreneurs and a diverse mix of collaborators from the community for an evening each month of disruptive thinking, supportive input, and creative new ideas. You’ll find Houses in many cities and countries around the world.~Prepare entrepreneurs for presentations ~Recruit genius panels ~Moderate sessions

As organizer for Ignite Fort Collins, I help bring some of the most creative, thoughtful, amazing people in Fort Collins to the forefront of our community. In February 2014, Nick Armstrong and I took over the organizer duties from Ron Zasadzinski and Laurie Macomber. We produce 3-4 events a year with an audience size of 400+ for our regular Ignites and more than 200+ for the After Dark series.

Brought on to help open new facilityCreated events procedures Created membership and events pipeline

The Coloradoan is the leading newspaper of Fort Collins and is seen either in printor online by more than 65% of the population daily.~Led a team of 8+ designers and sales staff working with 30+ keyclients to develop and execute integrated advertising campaigns thatgenerated measurable customer lead increases across a wide swath ofindustries~Developed relationships with business owners and community memberswhile promoting our suite of advertising options~Exceeded or met quarterly sales goals~Advised and trained sales staff on how to sell digital advertising~Led 10+ seminars for businesses on how to build branding across digitalplatforms

Working with clients to develop comprehensive digital marketing strategies that deliver results.GannettLocal is a full-service marketing agency that specializes in helping businesses and brands of all sizes stand out in the digital field. Put simply, we help you attract the right consumers online. We offer a wide array of digital marketing and advertising solutions designed to help entice new and repeat customers. Whether you are looking to establish your brand online at the local level or looking to increase your reach nationally, GannettLocal is here to provide you with an integrated digital solution for all your marketing needs.

The Phoenix Innovation Foundation is a Phoenix, Arizona-based Nonprofit whose mission is to educate and promote the development of the local Phoenix-metro community through community-based art, science, and technology events.We sponsor any or all free, public, and community-run events—whose mission parallels our own—through the donation of logistical and legal support, as well as the administration of charitable funds.

Ignite Phoenix is an information exchange for fostering and inspiring Phoenix’s creative community. In one evening, you hear 18 passionate speakers from our creative, technical, and business communities talking about their current projects or favorite ideas for just five minutes. Presentations will educate and inspire you, and maybe make you laugh in the process.Responsible for all relationship management with sponsors and vendors and securing funds for each event.

Renaissance Personnel Group, Inc. is a full service employment and search firm providing quality personnel to businesses throughout the metropolitan Phoenix area since 1994. We are committed to enriching careers and businesses with insightful, professional placement. We believe in service with integrity, expertise and respect. Renaissance is proud of our skilled recruiting staff and our consistent results in providing truly exceptional employees to our client companies.

We at redPear love people, love technology, and strive to make both better. We're a group of people in Tempe, AZ who have fun creating web/mobile applications, ecommerce, and marketing sites for organizations who want to make an impact in the world.

TEDxPhoenix aims to bring Arizona’s brightest and most innovative thinkers and doers together to help find solutions to the problems faced by our local and global communities.As the Program Manager for the Inaugural event, was responsible for managing all aspects of the event to successful completion.

Waterford Press is a small, privately owned publishing company that produces simplified reference guides that introduce novices to nature, science, travel and languages.

Chrysalis’ mission is to lead our community to broad-based solutions to prevent domestic abuse. We achieve this through a variety of services offered as part of our 360-degree strategy aimed at interrupting and ending the inter generational cycle of abuse from both sides of the victimization spectrum.

Valley of the Sun United Way is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement and good health. Our goal is to create long-lasting and measurable changes that improve the quality of life for struggling individuals, families and children throughout Maricopa County.

Jewish Family & Children's Service in Phoenix, Arizona, provides responsive, quality, personalized behavioral healthcare and social services to children, families, and adults of all ages and faiths throughout Maricopa County, in accordance with a core value system that cares about all humanity.

Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding top college graduates, graduate students, and professionals who commit two years to teach in low-income urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity for all. Our mission is to build the movement to eliminate educational inequity by enlisting our nation's most promising future leaders in the effort.