Amanda is a passionate educator from the Thunderchild First nation. She is of Cree, Dutch and English ancestry. She specializes in Aboriginal Awareness Education, Diversity Training and Leadership Training. She is an experienced and engaging facilitator, conference presenter and motivational speaker with an extensive knowledge base and a quick wit! When she is not working (which happens from time to time) Amanda loves to travel to parts unknown with her husband

Gary Gora has an MBA in Educational Management as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. He provides expertise in the areas of client support and curriculum development to both national and international clients. Gary has spent more than 20 years of his career in management and training, 10 years of which were spent in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He is certified in all of the Franklin Covey leadership training series.

Gary has established a track record of proven partnerships with major commercial, government, and military organizations. He is a respected consultant, curriculum developer and trainer by all levels of management. He has a broad understanding of training and professional development issues, which when combined with his extensive business acumen, makes for a very valuable asset to any leadership team. His personal motivation springs from the sincere belief that every worker, from CEO to entry-level can make a uniquely valuable contribution to his or her organization.

Brian is an expert level facilitator, trainer, leadership coach and consultant with over 25 years experience assisting his clients achieve their business and career goals. His specialty is helping leaders and their teams craft new business plans that take them to the next level of performance, as well as change their habits to ones that drive that business plan. His clients include Syncrude, Cenovus Energy, Enbridge Pipelines, Evonik, Bigstone Cree, Parks Canada, Extendicare (Canada), Government of Alberta, PWGSC, Agrium and many more.

He is the author of Lead People…Manage Things: Master the Five Key Facets of High Performance Leadership. This book describes The FACET Leadership Model, a practical five step process for achieving success as a leader. A workshop is also available.

Here’s what people are saying about Brian and The FACET Leadership Model…

“Brian Ward issues a challenge to readers who desire to be great leaders â�� honestly answer Brian’s five critical questions and you’ll learn a whole lot about yourself and your leadership focus”

– Sandi L. Humphrey, CAE, Editor, Association Magazine

“What a refreshing new voice…! Many talk the concept of leading people, but few actually give the many different facets and their explanations of how to lead people.”

– Danielle M. Wilson, Physician Center Manager, Newark, Ohio, USA

“When I learned to do these things effectively, things took a real turn for the better. My reputation in the field I work in got a major boost. I started developing programs for disadvantaged youth (currently up and working) and I started to get offers for promotions.

I have to say that when I found The FACET Leadership Model I did not know where to turn. I was drifting and struggling to put pieces together. I am now very confident that I can accomplish about anything I undertake.

The big difference is that I now have a system to work. A system that works. I recommend this program to all. Get involved. You have nothing to lose but bad habits. What you have to gain is a proven system that works. Thanks and best wishes”

– Roger W. Noe, State of Kentucky, Central Region Mental Health

Managing Director of VG Global. Vinod seeks contracts as a project coordintor of educational projects. He can speak several languages including English, Russian, Hindi, Gujurati, and Georgian.

Dr. Larry E. Webb is President of the Kilgore Group, LLC. The Kilgore Group, LLC has a network of seasoned consultants located in numerous cities in the United States and Australia.

Webb received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Florida Southern College after a stint in the U.S. Navy as an electronic technician. His Master�s degree in Psychodynamics of Personality and his Doctorate in Leadership Development are from the Graduate School of Theology at Claremont, California.

Webb has over thirty five years experience working with people in organizations including small, medium, and large companies, churches, community and government agencies, and associations such as the American Bar Association, the Center for Disease Control, the American Management Association, the US Army, and the American Association of Cardiovascular Administrators. He is in demand as an executive coach, a team building facilitator, planning facilitator and a management skill development trainer.

He was a faculty member of the American Management Association and taught the Executive Effectiveness Course for fourteen years. He has taught as adjunct faculty at several colleges and graduate programs, including the Advanced Judicial College of the American Bar Association. He is a member of the American Management Association, a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, the Florida Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, and was founding member of the Florida chapter of the American Society for Training and Development.

His publications include: Occupational Stress and the Judiciary, a research and training project for the Special Court Section of the American Bar Association; The Support Group Manual, published by L.E.A.D. Consultants; and numerous training materials in Meeting Effectiveness, Creative Problem Solving, Supervisory Training, Conflict Management, Managing Transitions, and an organizational development survey titled The Organizational Effectiveness Survey. In addition he has authored, or co-authored numerous applications of Communication Skills Training such as Communication Skills That Build Relationships, Communication with Differences; The Impact of Personality Style, Culture, Age, and Gender; and The Exchange of Meaning, Not Just Words.

Webb�s clients have included Keebler Company, Square D Company and Square D/Groupe Schneider of Canada, the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, Florida Tile Industries, Lakeland Electric and Water, and BARCO North America. He has led projects for DOD at various Navy installations, DOJ for community justice innovations, and The Center For Disease Control for Leadership and Management Development of Branch Chiefs, Deputy Branch Chiefs and Team Leaders (a major thrust of this training focused on communication across age, gender, culture, ethnicity and academic orientations).

Webb is also a member of the Red Cross Spiritual Care Airplane Incident Response (SCAIR) Team who are on-call for air disasters wherever they occur. He served the crashes of DR787, AA11, and UA175 after 9/11/01 in New York. He is on-call for disasters that occur in business and industry, including murders, robberies, fires and other incidents where life is lost or endangered.

His approach to training is appreciative and solution focused. Clients are energized by this approach that identifies and affirms their strengths and mobilizes their strategies for clear client impact. He views conflict as positive energy, a sign people care, and an opportunity to create change.

Dr. Webb and The Kilgore Group look forward to helping your organization achieve its goals and increase its competencies.

Sincerely,

Dr. Larry E. Webb

PS: For further information please check our website at www.thekilgoregroup.com

For references check the next page:

References:

David Scott, President
Barco North America
3059 Premiere Parkway,
Duluth, GA 30097
678-475-8118
david.scott@barco.com

Paul Waggaman, Project Officer
Center For Disease Control
Atlanta, GA
404-639-0465
pew4@cdc.gov

Valerie Baginski, OD Specialist
US Army CECOM Lifecycle Management Command
Ft. Monmouth, NJ
732-532-2780
valeriebaginski@us.army.mil

Marielle Gauthier, owner and principal of Redworks Communications, is an accredited business communicator with 15+ years of experience in strategic communications planning, public relations, promotions and media relations. Marielle provides training in strategic communications, media relations, leadership and customer services.

Marielle is also a certified Neuroleadership Coach specializing in life / work coaching helping her clients change their thinking to create positive and powerful changes and achieve their greatest potential in both their personal and professional lives. She offers individual, group and team coaching.

Shona Welsh, BA, MCEd, CHRL
Award-winning speaker Shona Welsh holds a Master’s degree in Workplace Learning and is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). The winner of numerous Toastmasters International speech contests, Shona placed second at the World Semi-Finals of Public Speaking in 1998 and has gone on to develop and deliver thousands of keynote speeches, workshops, seminars and classes since then in public speaking, leadership, and communications. Her experience in the political arena includes speech writing and presentation coaching for federal and provincial elected officials, as well as campaign speech writing for numerous candidates. Shona is the award-winning author of five books and numerous articles on training, leadership, and communications, and has held senior executive positions responsible for training and leadership development in numerous organizations along with teaching roles at colleges and universities.

Years of adult education and training experience in the areas of Sales, Business, Productivity, Personal Development and General Insurance.

My experience is both from books and hands on. In 1993, I became a journeyman boilermaker. After that I went to college and completed my adult education and vocational instructor programs. Since 2000, I have created and taught several business and trade related courses. The government has taught me how to complete one on one evaluations and my experience allows me to prepare and teach the required material. In 2006, I completed the BLUE seal in Alberta which qualifies me for trade management. My years of teaching have shown me a weakness in the college teaching system with First nations people. To fill the void I created 6 courses which include 4 trade related and 2 professional courses. The trade related courses start at the pre-trade level and end with a construction supervisor program. The professional courses include a vocational instructor and entrepreneurship program. It’s my goal to be able to equip people no matter where they are in life.

Served with Canadian Armed Forces

Member of the RCMP

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

Master of Business Administration

PhD in Business specializing in Criminal Justice