With more than 20 years of business experience, I work to bring my knowledge and understanding of how to increase productivity through a smarter, less stressed workforce.I've worked with Fortune 500 firms, government agencies, and non-profits, providing the methods to increase productivity and create happier employees. I've developed leadership programs (for employees and youth), trained senior government staff, and developed future leader programs.I offer executive coaching to deal with emergencies and will help you learn to avoid them. I've worked with organizations in the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Australia. I've taught business and language skills in more than a dozen countries on four continents for both business leaders and private citizens.I began my professional career as a teacher more than 25 years ago and I have helped companies become more aware of their resources and use them to be more productive and joyful. I can do it for you.Business training and development topics:Senior Management Skills - including strategic planning, SWOT analysis, and transitioning to leadership from managementEmotional IntelligenceThinking SkillsDiversity EducationLeadership Skills for Entry-level managersLanguage Specialties: Business English skills, and Technical writing.Professional Presentations - Writing and Public SpeakingNegotiation and Conflict Resolution Customer ServicePeer Coaching and Performance FeedbackDealing with Difficult PeopleTime and Task ManagementMindfulness and Stress ReductionMy goal is to help businesses and professionals discover and profit from joy. Really. I'm a speaker, a teacher, a coach, and a facilitator. I'll help you and your people become more productive and more aware. And more Joyful! I want to help create businesses where people don't think work is just someplace they have to go each day.