Jennifer McCloskey
Jennifer McCloskey has been a Motivational Speaker and trainer across the country since 1986. Her workshops have been well received by several corporations including Weichert Realtors, Re/Max, Hawk Hill Farm, WSSC, DR Horton Homes, GMAC, churches, athletic communities, and numerous high schools throughout the United States. Three of Jennifer’s seminars were recently used in India. She has been a Keynote speaker at several Earth Day events. Jennifer was the feature of a CBS Evening News story on Women in Non-traditional Roles. She has been the subject of several newspaper articles highlighting her career in three different states.
Jennifer is a twenty-eight year volunteer at a home for battered and abused children in Washington DC. She also authors a “Dear Abby” type advice column for community teens. Ms. McCloskey relates her successful management techniques and personal experiences with warmth and wit, while providing insight and ideas in understanding interpersonal skills and various management styles. Jennifer is a wife and mother of two children who best loves being with her family and sparking the light within others.
Jennifer offers insight in her first book, Put Comfortable Shoes in my Coffin, where she shares heartfelt stories and life lessons. It’s available in paperback everywhere, on Kindle and Audible, and even in Spanish!
Susan Bierly
Susan Bierly is a business owner, entrepreneur, networking consultant, coach, professional speaker, trainer, and an expert on networking. With over 27 years as a business owner, 35 years as a sales trainer, and 30 years of networking experience, Susan is fortunate to be the owner of IMC Water Coolers as well as the owner of MasterMind Professional Development. Susan’s experience in networking and sales has not only helped in building her companies, but also with the training and coaching of thousands of sales professionals and business owners throughout the years. She managed health clubs for 10 years and trained many of the most successful sales people in the industry.
Penny Boyce
Penny Boyce is a professional trainer and president of Synsentia LLC. Penny provides coaching, facilitation, and leadership development seminars for management and staff. Her facilitation expertise includes the Patrick Lencioni program, “Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” EQ-i Emotional Intelligence coaching and assessments, and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator profiles (MBTI Certified Master Practitioner). Her clients include, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. FDA, Center for Devices and Radiological Health. She attended Georgetown University School of Continuing and Professional Education.
Azizuddin Abdur-Ra’oof
Azizuddin Abdur-Ra’oof’s time as a wide receiver for the University of Maryland Football Team allowed him to lead his team in yardage and reception during his time at College Park. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs for two years and even sponsors a track meet in his name at his former local High School. Aziz is has been the Keynote speaker at several events and his message of Grit being more important than IQ is admired by many. Aziz continues to mentor and counsel teens in many local communities. Aziz’s online AhaBook contains tips and insights to encourage, inspire, and support others on their journey. Aziz challenges others to better understand their direction by creating “A Winning Playbook.” He strives to assist people in developing an experience exceeding their expectations and preparing a plan to propel them into the next phase of life.
Chris Covell
A once nationally touring stand-up comic and trained improviser at The Second City in Chicago, Chris Covell is a certified dementia practitioner, who believes in the power of the moment. Chris believes how we communicate what we say is critical and makes all the difference in establishing a meaningful connection be it an audience of 1 or 1,001. She has managed and presented programs from comedy clubs and cruise ships to assisted living and memory care residences. Chris found the approach to success in all these areas is very much the same—harnessing humor to create joy, connects us more, and creates positive change. Chris has been featured in numerous publications including The New Yorker and Chicago Tribune and was recognized for her work by The American Healthcare Association. She is founder of Brain Engaging Enterprises.
David Brown
David is a business owner and keynote speaker known as the Evangelist of Authenticity. David is also an Ordained Minister of 25 years with the Christian Church. David’s expertise lies in Transitional Leadership and Leadership Development, because he is passionate about every organization’s greatest resource: its people. He has taught and trained on every platform, from mentoring to workshops and Executive Coaching.
Kaelynn Serena
Kaelynn Serena is an empowerment coach who is passionate about helping others grow. She attended Georgetown University of Continuing Studies where she earned her certificate in Health & Wellness Coaching. In her coaching practice Kaelynn shares specific tools to enhance an individuals potential. With a background in musical theatre, she emphasizes the fun, using creative methods designed and created uniquely for her clients. It is her goal to help clients develop a healthy and happy mind, body, and spirit.