Communication
Allen Beermann
Executive Director, Nebraska Press Association
Former Nebraska Secretary of State
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Brian Blasko
Speaker - Author - Fun Guy
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Traci Brown
The Body Language Expert
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Brenda Clark Hamilton
"Fresh Coffee" Conference Speaker/Workplace Trainer
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Brenda Clark Hamilton is a dynamic keynote speaker and workplace trainer who provides fresh perspectives in leadership, communication skills, team-building, and offering one’s best self to life, relationships, and career.A skilled and respected educator, Brenda’s career experiences include coordinating professional development for 1200 teachers, serving on the Iowa Department of Education’s Professional Development Stakeholders Group, and managing multiple projects as Professional Development Consultant for an Iowa education agency. Brenda holds a Master’s degree in English Education, has supervised student teachers for two Iowa colleges, and has taught numerous graduate-level courses for teachers.Since launching Fresh Coffee Professional Growth Programs in 2005, ...
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Bill Cordes
"The YOGOWYPI Guy" Former teacher, coach and
television talk show host!
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Debra Fine
The Fine Art of Small Talk
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Les “Pee-Wee” Harrison
Dream an Unrealistic Dream
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Nathan Jamail
Building Winning Teams
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Tom McClung
Professional Speaker
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John O’Leary
Live Inspired
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Stephanie Staples
Bring Your "A" Game to Work & Life!
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Is there room for improvement in your life? Start here! Radio/TV host of Your Life, Unlimited and author of When Enlightening Strikes - Creating a Mindset for Uncommon Success, Stephanie takes personal coaching on a grand scale! She creates an experience for her audiences to make them think, feel and act in a more positive and pro-active way. Stephanie's mission is to connect with her audiences using humor, heart and passion. She speaks about real issues affecting real people and her proven A5 Success Building Strategies have been called "life changing." Simply put, they get to the mind and soul ...
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Jim Weeks
NO EXCUSES – CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE
@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoiY3VzdG9tX21ldGFfc3ViX3RpdGxlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJlbmFibGVfaHRtbCI6Im9mZiJ9fQ==@Jim was born and raised in southeast Nebraska. He and his wife Kim have 5 children. He was the coach of the Beatrice Orangemen basketball team for 24 years before being named the head coach at Doane College in 2012. He graduated from Fairbury High School and Doane College, where he competed as a decathlete on the Doane track team. Both of Jim’s parents were teachers, and he knew from a very young age he wanted to be a teacher and a coach. His successful experiences in teaching and coaching have led to a passion for learning and sharing all ...
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