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This groundbreaking guide from three leading career experts will show you how Twitter can energize your job search and advance your career in just 15 minutes a day. Join millions of users who in few characters than a standard text message have exponentially increased the size of their personal and professional networks by changing ideas, demonstrating subject matter expertise, enhancing their reputation, and developing a fan club. Join us as Susan Britton Whitcomb, Chandlee Bryan, and Deb Dib talk about thier new book:

"The Twitter Job Search Guide: Find a Job and Advance Your Career in Just 15 Minutes a Day"

August 19, 2010
(Thurs)

2-3pm ET

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Alexandra Levit's goal is to help people find meaningful jobs - quickly and simply - and to succeed beyond measure once they get there. A bestselling author and renowned speaker, Alexandra has written several books, including the popular business world survival guide They Don't Teach Corporate in College, How'd You Score That Gig?, Success for Hire, MillennialTweet, and New Job, New You. Alexandra's career advice is featured weekly in the nationally syndicated Wall Street Journal and bi-monthly in Metro U.S. Known as one of the premiere spokespeople of her generation, she regularly speaks at corporations, conferences, and universities on workplace issues.

Join us as Alexandra talks about her book:

"MillennialTweet: 140 Bite-Sized Ideas for Managing the Millennials"

"First let me say what a wonderful job you all do with the Thought Leader series—it gives people a chance to interact with Susan and other members of your team.  I've recommended your program to a number of individuals as a result." ~ Rita Erickson, Project Manager, Elsdon Organizational Renewal

"Thank you, Nancy! It was wonderful and I so appreciate you hosting this kind of event. Please keep me posted for the next .... and the next ..... and the next." ~ Mary McIsaac, Director of The Center For Life & Work Planning, Encinitas, CA

June 10, 2010
(Thurs)

2-3pm ET

G.L. Hoffman is a serial entrepreneur and venture investor/operator/incubator/mentor. Two of his companies have traveled the entire success path from the garage to IPO. He has been featured in Forbes, FastCompany, the Wall Street Journal and other local business publications and newspapers.

Currently, he is Chairman of JobDig, an employment-focused media company that delivers multi-channel recruitment advertising solutions to employers of all sizes in all industries. JobDig publishes a free weekly jobs newspaper in markets throughout the U.S., operates the popular website jobDig.com, and partners with network and cable TV stations and radio stations in each of its markets to allow companies to leverage broadcast media in their recruitment advertising. The company also owns and operates LinkUp.com, a site that aggregates and publishes only jobs listed on corporate web sites from over 10,000 companies around the U.S. Join us as G.L. talks about his new book:

"Start Up: 100 Tips to Get Your Business Going"

May 20, 2010
(Thurs)

5-6pm ET

Harvey Mackay is the author of the New York Times #1 bestsellers Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive and Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt. Both books are among the top 15 inspirational business books of all time, according to the New York Times. In total, Harvey's books have sold 10 million copies worldwide, been translated into 37 languages and sold in 80 countries.

Harvey is a nationally syndicated columnist for United Feature Syndicate, whose weekly articles appear in 52 newspapers around the country, including the Chicago Sun Times, Rocky Mountain News, Orange County Register, Minneapolis Star Tribune and Arizona Republic.

He also is one of America's most popular and entertaining business speakers. Toastmasters International named him one of the top five speakers in the world. Join us as Harvey talks about his new book:

"Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door"

April 22, 2010
(Thurs)

2-3pm ET

Sam Horn, America's Intrigue Expert, is a business and career strategist who helps organizations and entrepreneurs develop one-of-a-kind approaches and positioning so they break out vs. blend in. As founder of the Intrigue Institute, Sam Horn helps entrepreneurs and organizations brainstorm/strategize and scale their message and mission to increase visibility and revenue and to positively impact more people. Sam Horn has 5 books from major publishers including POP! (Lively, fun, and and inspiring-Ken Blanchard, Co-author of New York Times bestseller The One Minute Manager) It is considered a pioneering resource for creating original, compelling communications that capture and keep the attention of target customers for your cause or company. Join us as Sam talks about her book:

"POP! Create the Perfect Pitch, Title and Tagline for Anything"

March 18, 2010
(Thurs)

2-3pm ET

Carol McClelland, PhD, author of Green Careers For Dummies, is one of the nation’s leading green career experts. As the founder and executive director of Green Career Central, Carol is driven by three passions: guiding people to discover fulfilling careers aligned with their values, learning about innovations that enable people to live, work, and play more sustainably, and marveling at the inspiring wisdom of nature. Founded in March 2007, Green Career Central is an online resource center that provides career guidance, green economy resources, and training to clarify the ever-evolving world of green career possibilities for professionals, students, and career counselors. Join us as Carol talks about:

"Green Careers For Dummies"

February 18, 2010
(Thurs)

3-4pm ET

David M. Noer is an author, consultant, speaker, and executive coach. His career has spanned corporate management, global consulting, and higher education. After serving seven years as the Frank Holt Jr. Professor of Business Leadership, an endowed professorship at Elon University, he has returned to full-time coaching, consulting, and speaking.

Noer is the author of many book chapters, and both academic and practitioner oriented articles on consulting skills, cross-cultural leadership, downsizing, and executive development. He has written four other books: Multinational People Management, How to Beat the Employment Game, Jobkeeping and Breaking Free. He also writes a monthly column for the Greensboro News & Record. Join us as he talks about:

"Healing the Wounds: Overcoming the Trauma of Layoffs and Revitalizing Downsized Organizations"

January 21, 2010
(Thurs)

3-4pm ET

Joe Folkman is co-founder and President of Zenger Folkman, a firm that utilizes evidence-driven, strengths-based methods to improve organizations and the people within them. He is a respected authority on assessment and change, and an acclaimed keynote speaker at conferences and seminars the world over. His topics focus on a variety of subjects related to leadership, feedback, and individual and organizational change. Join us as he talks about:

"Turning the Power of Feedback into Professional Change"

November 19, 2009
(Thurs)

3-4pm ET

Acknowledged in various media as "America's top career expert" and "the most influential leader in the whole career planning field," Richard Nelson Bolles is the author of the best-selling career and job-hunting guide in the world, "What Color Is Your Parachute?" Updated or completely rewritten annually, it has sold 9 million copies and been a New York Times and Business Week best-seller. The Library of Congress labeled it as one of 25 books down through history that have helped shape people's lives. Join us to hear Dick's latest thoughts on careers and job search, including the effect that Google and new media are having on career changers.

"Parachute 2010"

September 17, 2009
(Thurs)

3-4pm ET

Elisabeth (Harney) Sanders-Park has a passion and proven talent for helping people make tough career transitions – from diminishing industries, incarceration, parenting, addiction treatment, college/university, government dependence, mental instability, and even homelessness. For nearly 15 years, she has influenced the field of career development as a practitioner, Career Thought Leader, the President of WorkNet Solutions, a highly-sought trainer, and author of more than 50 publications, including ‘L.A. Times Top 10 Career Book of the Year’ No One Is Unemployable, and The Six Reasons You’re Not Getting Hired (Penguin, 2010). She is the ‘Working with Tough Clients’ columnist for CPAD. She is a fully-devoted follower of Jesus Christ, and her work is her ministry. She has trained more than 10,000 employment/career professionals, helped establish more than 150 programs, and impacted the lives of nearly 1,000,000 job seekers across the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and the U.K.

"Helping People Make Tough Career Transitions in A Tough Economy"

August 13, 2009
(Thurs)

3-4pm ET

Barb Krantz Taylor is passionate about helping leaders leverage their talents to realize their full leadership potential. Her clients appreciate that she brings humor into her interactions and offers expertise relevant to their situation. Barb’s specialties include executive coaching, employee engagement, talent management, and team building. She has worked extensively with clients in higher education, health care, and non-profit organizations. Barb has over 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist as well as work in higher education and career development. She earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Barb is also an Adjunct Faculty member in the Masters in Human Resource Development department at the University of St. Thomas.

"Motivating Employees to Excel--A 5-step Process for Making Every Engageable Moment Count"

July 16, 2009
(Thurs)

3-4pm ET

As the author of several business books and professor at Antioch University, Dr. Mitchell Kusy consults in strategic planning, organization development, and the design of organizational communities of respectful engagement. Dr. Elizabeth Holloway, a Fellow of American Psychological Association and professor at Antioch University, consults with leaders worldwide on systems approaches to supervision, mentoring, coaching, and toxicity, and has published extensively in research and training of supervision in professional practice, culminating in many articles and several books. Through their research, they’ve discovered three types of toxic behaviors… and they want you to know about them and what to do about it! They spoke on their book:

"Toxic Workplace! Managing Toxic Personalities and Their Systems of Power"

June 18, 2009
(Thurs)

3-4pm ET

Nancy Branton's 30-year career spans human resources, leadership, talent management, career development and coaching experience as a Human Resources Director, Assistant Director, Human Resources Development Consultant, and Internal Coach. In addition to her corporate coaching experience, she also serves as president of People Potential Group, providing career, leadership, and life coaching and training. Nancy is also the author of the book People Management Primer: Coaching Leaders to Create Thriving Workplaces. She spoke on:

"Surviving or Thriving? 3 Leadership Secrets for Positive Influence Amidst Challenging Economic Circumstances"

1 HRCI CEU approved. For CCMC/CLTMC CEU, email Lyndsey@CareerCoachAcademy.com for Learning Review

May 14, 2009
(Thurs)

3-4pm ET

Cynthia Kivland, President of Career Performance Strategies Coaching and Career Services for Smart People, is an accomplished organizational, performance, and training professional with over 20 years implementing human capital solutions aligned with business initiatives. She holds advanced degrees and certifications including Master Certified Counselor, Certified Coach, Certification as Online Course Instructor and Developer, and Certified Teleclass Leader. She has advanced training and expertise in emotional and social intelligence, career entrepreneurs, coaching smart people, and emotional literacy. She spoke on her book:

"Coaching Smart People: Why EQ Matters to Your Career"

April 16, 2009
(Thurs)

2-3pm ET

David Allen is the founder and President of the David Allen Company, whose inspirational seminars, coaching, educational materials and practical products present individuals and organizations with a new model for Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life. He continues to write articles and essays that address today's ever-changing issues about living and working in a fast-paced world and attaining a work-life balance. He spoke on his book:

"Making It All Work: Winning at the Game of Work and Business of Life"

March 4, 2009
(Wed)

3-4pm ET

Tim Kelley is an acclaimed speaker, author, and expert on helping people find purpose in life. He is the bestselling coauthor of Wake Up… Live the Life You Love: Living on Purpose, A Search for Purpose, and Blueprint for Success. Tim shared on:

"Advanced Techniques for Clarifying Life's Purpose"

February 2009

Bob Pike is the founder and Chairman of The Bob Pike Group, and is a renowned speaker and author of more than 30 books on training. The Bob Pike Group has provided "Train the Trainer" workshops and consulting services to individuals and corporations for more than 30 years, and is a popular speaker on the topic of faith at work. Bob was prepared to present his insights on:

"Faith at Work"

December 18, 2008
(Thurs)

2-3pm ET

Robert Marshak, author of Covert Processes at Work: Managing the Five Hidden Dimensions of Organizational Change, is a Senior Associate with Strategic Concepts International and Senior Scholar in Residence at the School of Public Affairs, American University, Washington, DC. He previously led a global consulting practice for more than 25 years. Dr. Marshak shared his insight regarding:

"Organizational Change & Covert Processes at Work"

1 HRCI STRATEGIC CEU approved. For CCMC/CLTMC CEU, email Terri@CareerCoachAcademy.com for Learning Review

November 19, 2008
(Wed)

3-4pm ET

Elizabeth Craig, author of Don't Slurp Your Soup, shared thoughts and ideas on building your credibility and assisting your clients through Impression Management as she shared on the topic:

"The Confidence Factor- Etiquette for a Successful Job Search"

October 16, 2008
(Thurs)

2-3pm ET

Anna Maravelas is an expert in restoring trust and enhancing profitability. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies, police departments, government bodies, and family-owned businesses.

Anna shared highlights from her book:

"How to Reduce Workplace Conflict and Stress: How Leaders and Their Employees Can Protect Their Sanity and Productivity from Tension and Turf Wars"

October 13, 2008
(Monday)

12-1pm ET

Few people have impacted the day-to-day management of people and companies more than Ken Blanchard. A prominent, gregarious, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Dr. Blanchard is universally characterized by his friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful, and compassionate individuals in business today.

We hope you were able to join us to hear about his book:

"Lead Like Jesus"

Learn more about the Revolution 2008 simulcast on October 17 here: http://snipurl.com/3roxo

For CCMC/CLTMC CEU, email Terri@CareerCoachAcademy.com for Learning Review

September 18, 2008
(Thurs)

2-3pm ET

At work, do you ever feel like you are ridiculed at staff meetings, lied about behind your back, always on guard or unable to focus, and as a result the work has piled up?

Valerie Cade shared highlights from her book, Bully Free At Work

"Bully Free At Work"

August 28, 2008
(Thurs)

3-4pm ET

Susan Whitcomb shared highlights from her most recent book, The Christian's Career Journey

"The Christian's Career Journey"

July 16, 2008
(Wed)

2-3pm ET

Best-selling author and speaker Richard Leider, sharing highlights from his newest book, Something to Live For: Finding Your Way in the Second Half of Life

"Something to Live For: Finding Your Way in the Second Half of Life "

June 18, 2008
(Wed)

3-4pm ET

Deb Dib and Kim Batson

"Secrets to Selling 4- and 5-Figure Career Coaching/Consulting Packages"

May 15, 2008
(Wed)

2-3pm ET

Linda J. Miller is the Global Liaison for Coaching at The Ken Blanchard Companies and author of several books on coaching. Her latest book is Coaching in Organizations: Best Coaching Practices from The Ken Blanchard Companies. She'll be sharing coaching secrets used in some of the world's top organizations!

"Coaching in Organizations: Best Coaching Practices"

April 17, 2008

2-3pm ET

Scott Eblin is author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success. Executive coach to Fortune 500 leaders, Scott will share his research on what it takes to get promoted, as well as the critical shifts in mindset and skill sets needed to move up the corporate ladder. View Scott’s interview on ABC news at www.eblingroup.com.

"The Next Level"

Feb. 21, 2008

3-4pm ET

Acknowledged in various media as "America's top career expert" and "the most influential leader in the whole career planning field," Richard Nelson Bolles is the author of the best-selling career and job-hunting guide in the world, "What Color Is Your Parachute?" Updated or completely rewritten annually, it has sold 9 million copies and been a New York Times and Business Week best-seller. The Library of Congress labeled it as one of 25 books down through history that have helped shape people's lives. Join us to hear Dick's latest thoughts on careers and job search, including the effect that Google and new media are having on career changers.

"Parachute 2008"

Jan. 17, 2008

3-4pm ET

Bill George is Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, Chairman of the Global Center for Leadership and Business Ethics, and former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic. He also serves as a director of Goldman Sachs, Novartis, ExxonMobile, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He will be speaking on his best-selling book:

"True North"

Nov. 15, 2007

3-4pm ET

Howard Stevenson of Harvard Business School will be speaking on his latest book:

"Just Enough: Tools for Creating Success in Your Work and Life"

Oct. 18, 2007

3-4pm EDT

Leigh Branham, M.A., SPHR, heads up Keeping the People, Inc. where he's an author, speaker, consultant, and workplace best-practices researcher. Formerly, Leigh was the VP of Right Management in Kansas, MO. He will be speaking on his latest book:

"The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 1.0
Specified Credit Hours: General

Sep. 20, 2007

3-4pm EDT

James Waldroop, Ph.D., formerly of the Harvard Business School, is co-creator of the CareerLeader, an on-line assessment tool, and author who will be speaking on his latest book:

"The 12 Bad Habits that Hold Good People Back: Overcoming the Behavior Patterns that keep you from Getting Ahead"

Aug. 16, 2007

3-4pm EDT

Susan Britton Whitcomb is author of Job Search Magic (nominated as book of the year in the Career Category by ForeWord Magazine), Interview Magic, and Resume Magic. Join us as she discusses her latest book 30-Day Job Promotion: Build a Powerful Promotion Plan in a Month with the topic:

"Promotable People: Who They Are & How They Quickly Get Ahead"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 1.0
Specified Credit Hours: General

June 21, 2007

3-4pm EDT

Kirsten Dixson of Reach Branding Club and Brandego, internationally recognized thought-leader on personal branding will share highlights from her new book:

"Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 1.0
Specified Credit Hours: General

May 17, 2007

3-4pm EDT

Diana Durek, Senior EI Consultant at MHS, a leading global psychological test publisher, is an expert in the area of emotional intelligence and its bottom-line impact on selection, development, and leadership initiatives in organizations across a wide range of industries. She will be presenting on:

"Emotional Intelligence: Predicting Leadership Success"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 1.0
Specified Credit Hours: Strategic

Apr. 19, 2007

3-4pm EDT

Timothy Butler, Ph.D., Senior Fellow and Director of Career Development Programs at Harvard Business School and author of Getting Unstuck: How Dead Ends Become New Paths will be presenting on:

"Getting Unstuck"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Pending

Mar. 8, 2007

3-4pm EST

Kurt Senske, J.D., Ph.D. is the author of Executive Values and Personal Values. He is Vice Chair of Thrivent Financial and CEO of Lutheran Social Service of the South, and will be presenting on the topic:

"Doing Well by Doing Good"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 1.0
Specified Credit Hours: Strategic

Feb. 15, 2007

3-4pm EST

President George Washington, played by James Hodges, Ph.D. Jim is one of America's foremost authorities on Revolutionary War history and the life of George Washington. He is the recipient of the George Washington National Honor Award from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. After a long and successful business career, Jim is now a full-time motivational speaker characterizing this founding father, and conveying President Washington's principles to today's business leaders.

"Leadership by George"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 1.0
Specified Credit Hours: Strategic

Jan. 18, 2007

3-4pm EST

Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Random House) and the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University:

"The Magic of Mindset: How To Develop Leaders with a Growth-Mindset for Thriving Workplaces"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 1.0
Specified Credit Hours: Strategic

Nov. 16, 2006

3-4pm EST

Bruce Roselle, Ph.D., Author, presented on his new book,

"Fearless Leadership: Conquering your Fears and the Lies that Drive Them"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 1.0
Specified Credit Hours: Strategic

Oct. 19, 2006

3-4pm EDT

Clinton W. McLemore, Ph.D., Author, presented on his latest book,

"Toxic Relationships and How To Change Them"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 1.0
Specified Credit Hours: General

Sept. 21, 2006

3-4pm EDT

John Patrick Golden, Ed.D., developer of organizational values and personality assessments, presented on

"How Organizational Values Drive Success"

HRCI Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 1.0
Specified Credit Hours: Strategic