Connections 2008: Speakers
Sandra De Freitas,
is an expert on technology and the use of technology in the coaching industry. She helps her clients leverage technology to boost their business. Through her experience as both a corporate and personal technology trainer, Sandra teaches coaches how to boost their Tech Esteem by showing them how to solve their technology challenges easily and effectively. You will be happy to know that Sandra explains technology jargon in plain English.
Dee Doochin, M.L.A.S.,
PCC, is a Professional Certified Coach and AD/HD Consultant. Dee entered the coaching profession in 1997 and formed ADD-UP, LLC (Attending Difference Dilemma-Unlimited Potential) in 1998. In addition to personal coaching, Dee conducts workshops and seminars for professionals as well as the general public and she was a contributor to Teaching Teens with ADD and ADHD, written by Chris Zeigler Dendy. She is the mother/step-mother of four, grandmother of twelve. She has ADHD
and is married to a man with ADHD; her son has AD/HD, and some of her other children and grandchildren are diagnosed and undiagnosed with ADHD.
Ira Dressner PCC, Ph.D. will demonstrate the use of Tibetan Bowls to positively affect the effects of ADHD. Check out this revolutionary and creative method to work with ADHD, making coping, adaptability, and recovery within reach. From 7:00-8:15 AM on Saturday and Sunday morning.
Laurie Dupar,
is a professional ADHD Coach and Educator who developed The Change of Focus Coaching Program as a result of her commitment to provide a personal and professional resource for all persons living with ADHD. Laurie’s education and experience includes undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Nursing, a Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and over 25 years experience working in the mental wellness field. Professionally, she has maintained a thriving and successful coaching business since 2003. She has mentored new coaches in developing sustaining their coaching businesses. Laurie is a sought after presenter both locally and nationally and is actively involved in the advocacy of ADHD coaching.
Suzanne Evans, M.A.,
is an action expert. When individuals and businesses are looking for a blueprint for success they seek her coaching, sharp instincts, and accountability. After working for the nation’s largest union, being a professional actress, a nationally ranked water skier, a high school teacher, and an Assistant Producer to five Broadway shows (all before the age of 30), Suzanne began a private coaching practice with over 40 clients in one year and launched three businesses in a four-month time frame. Action comes naturally. Suzanne is a graduate of Coach U and a sought-after speaker, workshop facilitator, and coach. She is the owner of www.blueprintlifecoaching.com, www.thevablueprint.com, and www.coachaccelerationsystem.com.
David Giwerc,
is a Master Certified Coach, MCC, with the International Coach Federation. He has been coaching adults with ADHD, for over a decade, with a specific focus on entrepreneurs with ADHD.
David is the Founder and President of the ADD Coach Academy, ADDCA, founded in 1998, the premier comprehensive, long-distance ADHD coach training program. The program is designed to teach the essential skills necessary to powerfully coach individuals with ADHD.
David Giwerc is also the immediate past President of ADDA, (Attention Deficit Disorder Association), the world’s leading adult ADHD organization.
Chana Klein, MA, PCC, CEEMP, SCAC, ACG is a Certified Professional Coach (PCC,) a Senior Certified ADHD Coach (SCAC) and a Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner (CEEMP). She specializes in working with ADHD as well as Asperger Clients. In her effort to develop tools to help her clients, Chana has completed more than 15 Coach Training Programs and 17 Alternative Healing Programs. Chana is the ICF ADHD SIG Leader and serves as the Chairperson for the Certification Application Committee for IAAC. Chana also teaches Chinese Medicine Face Reading to Health professionals and is a professional storyteller.
Judith Kolberg, is an authority on organization/ disorganization. She founded FileHeads Professional Organizers in 1989 and the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) in 1992. Her contribution to the field of professional organizing was acknowledged by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) with the Founders’ Award. Kolberg’s role in the development of the industry’s certification program was acknowledged with the President’s Award in 2007. Her groundbreaking books include
Conquering Chronic Disorganization (Squall Press), and
ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life (Routledge), co-authored with Dr. Kathleen Nadeau. The events of September 11, 2001 inspired her third book
Organize for Disaster: Prepare Your Family and Your Home for Any Natural or Unnatural Disaster (Squall Press.) Kolberg’s depth of experience and humorous delivery has made her a popular speaker nationwide. She resides in Atlanta, is originally from Levittown, New York.
Joyce Kubik,, has taken her coaching experiences to the next level - research. Her recent study is the first to answer the question on the effectiveness of ADHD coaching. Her personal experiences, her BA in psychology and communications, led her to create Bridge To Success. She presents workshops, keynote addresses, and seminars throughout Ohio and neighboring states, as well as to schools, colleges, hospitals, physicians and numerous civic organizations.
Mrs. Kubik is the author of 4 books that teach life-long learning skills. She has written numerous articles on ADHD. She is a CHADD support group coordinator, and a Qualified Cogmed Licensed Coach (working memory training).
Barbara Luther, MCC, MA, is Director of Training at the ADD Coach Academy and has been coaching ADD creatives and solopreneurs and mentoring ADD coaches since 1996. She is the author of The Heartful Business Plan and her upcoming book, Leveraging Sweet Wisdom for ADHD. You can find Barbara on the web at www.CoachAccelerationSystem.com or www.WindBeneathYourWings.com.
Sandy Maynard, MS,
owns and operates Catalytic Coaching in Washington, DC,
where she provides coaching services for individuals with time management
and organizational needs. Sandy received her MS in health psychology from
Walden University and is also a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. She is ADDitude magazine's "Coach on Call" and speaks internationally on coaching, time management, organization and motivation.
Kerch McConlogue, CPCC, PCC,
has a passion for clients who have too many ideas. And, oh so many people with too many ideas think they’ll go into business for themselves! Including nearly thirty years’ experience with her own businesses and nine years coaching clients in business, she is past president of the Baltimore Regional Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Kerch has coached and worked with people in all stages of their business’ growth, from just starting out to selling a business and moving on. She believes that planning and decision making are key to success. And managing the business is much preferable to the business managing you.
Tara McGillicuddy
is an ADHD Coach who has been educating and supporting people affected by ADHD for over a decade. She also has a vast interest in computer mediated communication and combines it with her knowledge of ADHD to provide online support and resources to those affected by ADHD. She is the director of ADDClasses.com and the founder of the website livingwithadd.com.
Viveca Monahan, CPC, ACG, is a Life Coach, passionate about fostering peace, order and connection in the daily lives of people, helping them move out of their stuck places and reach for a star. She has a talent for showing people what’s possible when they look at their lives in a new light and from a different perspective. She inspires people to transform their ideas into completed projects and realized dreams. Viv is an empath, passionate about community and the desperate need for people to listen and be heard, to see and be seen, to share what lives in their hearts. Viv trained as a life coach with the Academy for Coach Training and as an ADHD coach with the ADD Coach Academy. She has been coaching since 2000.
Due to a publisher commitment Nancy will not be able to attend
this event.
Nancy A. Ratey, Ed.M., MCC, SCAC, is a strategic life coach specializing in coaching professionals with ADHD and an internationally recognized expert on the subject of ADHD coaching. In addition to her private coaching practice, she lectures at conferences and symposiums worldwide, and writes on the subject of ADHD. She has been featured in The NY Times, Newsday, Wired, and Vogue, and has appeared on ABC, CBS and NPR. Her latest book, The Disorganized Mind, (St. Martins Press) is due out in April 2008.
Jodi Sleeper-Triplet, MCC, SCAC,
is a Master Certified Coach and Senior Certified ADHD Coach. She is the owner of JST Coaching, LLC, a company that provides coaching and training services worldwide. Jodi has spent the past twelve years providing quality coaching services to children, teens and adults with ADHD. Since 2005, JST Coaching has offered the only coach training courses focused on the intricacies of coaching kids, teens and college students with ADHD. Jodi has completed training with The Coaches Training Institute, Success Unlimited Network, Catalytic Coaching and The American Coaching Association. Her professional memberships include ACO, IAAC, ICF, CHADD and ADDA.
Vickie Turley’s ,
start in the "virtual" world came about after spending more than 25 years in the outside workforce. Her first company, Elite Virtual Assistants, was very successful, and Vickie built a strong reputation in the VA community. Now, as A Balanced Alternative, Vickie provides a rounded experience for her clients by incorporating her supportive and uplifting spirit. You can find Vickie on the web at www.abalancedalternative.com.
Sarah Wright, M.S., A.C.T.
,
is a nationally known coach for people with attentional disorders. As an expert in the field of ADHD and ADHD Coaching, she gives presentations regionally and nationally. She is co-author of the book Fidget to Focus, a natural approach for addressing the symptoms of ADHD. Sarah has been a personal organizer, program manager, resource director, and corporate executive. She is also the parent of a child diagnosed with ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome, and knows first hand the joys and frustrations of living with these disorders. She lives near San Diego, California, where in addition to her coaching, writing, presenting, and parenting, she loves spending time in her garden.
Ken Zaretzky, MCC is among the world's leading coaches. His global practice includes members of congress,
diplomats, movie stars and other people from ten year olds to octogenarians. An expert on coaching practice development he speaks
internationally on the topic. He will soon launch a curriculum based on his top selling book
How It's Done 101.
Zaretzky is writing his second book to be called called When Coaching Isn't based on "outside the box" coaching.
He is committed to his family, his clients and to change.