I provide clients with the strategies and skills they need to get decision-makers to listen to them and act on their ideas. I help executives and leaders to become more effective public speakers and I facilitate the process of change in individuals and teams. Accomplishments include:Authored successful 500,000 USD grant for German University from Templeton FoundationTrained SAP consultants with the tools, strategies and techniques needed to create and deliver persuasive product presentationsDeveloped an intercultural communication strategy for foreign female executive in top private equity firm for getting her business case presentations listened to and accepted by her American colleagues Provided central bankers with the strategies and skills to improve their written reports and proposals Provided Russian bankers in international finance with strategies and skills to improve written communication with their customers and avoid costly errors Presented a framework for creating and delivering successful oral presentations in a keynote address to lawyers at the annual meeting of their IT practice group. Provided employees of IT consultancy the strategies and skills for communicating effectively and persuasively with clients through the use of storytelling techniques Research and authored study of the advantages of a new infusion technology for parenteral nutrition in cancer treatmentProvided international business students the skills and training they needed to win top awards at an international competition Coached female attorney on how to become a more confident speaker to get a more lucrative job offer in the private sectorProvided a senior IT-manager skills and practice to overcome her fear of public speaking Assisted senior project manager in understanding his capabilities, motivation, and prospects for promotion to director