Anna Stevens, J.D., B.B.A. is known as the Emotional Intelligence and Happiness Maven and the founder of EQ for Success – an Atlanta-based Emotional Intelligence Consulting, training and coaching company (www.EQforSuccess.com). She helps corporations attract, hire and retain high-potential employees as well as provides on-going training to help employees effectively deal with stress, difficult people and change, and stay motivated and committed to achieving the desired business goals.

Anna delivers public workshops and seminars as well corporate and private training sessions, during which she guides her clients through a selfdiscovery process, helping them uncover their true purpose and potential for success.

Anna also provides one-on-one coaching in the area of Emotional Intelligence, leadership, relationship-building and goal-achieving.

Special Offers from Anna:

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Anna graduated with high honor from a teaching college in Russia in 2002, and immediately entered a business school where she held a leadership position as the head student for 6 years. During those 6 years, Anna rote several research papers on the importance of human capital for organizational effectiveness, and she participated in local, regional,  national and international conferences speaking on this topic.

During the third year at the business school, Anna entered a law school, and in 2008 she successfully graduated from both schools with high honor.

In the meantime, Anna worked in sales, business development and relationship building. Now, she uses her international business background in her consulting business.

In 2008, Anna moved to the United States where she experienced domestic violence and which she escaped and had to live in a shelter for battered women. Despite al the tragedy of the situation, Anna was able to restore herself and rebuild her life in the new country using her strong leadership skills. Now, Anna runs her own business and is also obtaining her MBA degree from GA State University, Robinson College of Business.

EQ for Success is an Atlanta-based company that offers consulting, training and coaching in Emotional Intelligence. We deal with our emotions on a regular basis, there is no way we can avoid them. Emotions can have either positive or negative impact on our behavior and actions which can either help us achieve our goals or otherwise. We teach you how to become aware of your emotions, your behavioral patterns, your mental habits, and how to manage and guide them to take you where you want to be in your professional and personal life.

With our diverse international background in business development, relationships building, talent training and development, and law, we offer our expert-advice to grow YOUR business.

To contact Anna Stevens of EQ for Success:

Anna Stevens
EQ for Success
P.O. Box 20424
Atlanta GA 30325
Phone: 770-633-0115
Email: Anna@EQforSuccess.com
Website: www.EQforSuccess.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EQforSuccess
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevensanna
Twitter: www.twitter.com/EQforSuccess

Our Darcy has no shortage of accomplishments:

• Past President, Georgia Coach Association (the Atlanta-based chapter of the International Coach Federation)
• Associate Credentialed Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation
• Former Principal and Communication Consulting Business Leader, Hewitt Associates (global HR consulting firm)
• Author, Bring Your Superpowers to Work: Your Guide to More Clarity, Confidence & Control
• Founder & Chief Creative Officer, RedCapeRevolution.com

With a unique mix of perspectives, passions and practice as a leadership & workplace coach, author and speaker, Darcy Eikenberg, ACC founded the Red Cape Revolution (www.RedCapeRevolution.com) as a way to help everyday professionals rediscover their superpowers, bring them to work, and make a bigger difference in their corner of the world. Working with clients such as The Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, Deloitte Consulting and State Farm, she is recognized for her ability to help today’s busy professionals find clarity, confidence, and control, in ways that work for their organizations and for themselves.

A frequent guest of the media, Darcy has been quoted in the Harvard Business Review, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, CareerBuilder.com, CNN.com, TheLadders.com, Glassdoor.com, and more. She is the author of “Bring Your Superpowers to Work: Your Guide to More Clarity, Confidence and Control,” available on Amazon. She blogs regularly at www.RedCapeRevolution.com.

The people at Red Cape Revolution strive to help everyday professionals discover their superpowers, bring them to their work, and make a bigger difference in their corners of the world.

Our vision is that we’re at the heart of a movement-—a revolution—-redefining and recreating the rules around how we work today. Our leadership and workplace coaching, consulting, speaking, teaching and publishing work—plus the career and success tools and ideas shared at our hub, RedCapeRevolution.com—all aim to generate more personal clarity, confidence and control in our lives at work, no matter what’s happening in any one economy, industry, or company.

They believe that when more of us start to confidently wear our red capes and bring our superpowers to work, not only will we improve our lives, but we’ll strengthen our companies, our communities, and our world, too.

Your ideas and feedback are welcomed and appreciated at www.RedCapeRevolution.com.

America Is Facing a Retirement Crisis

 BevAnn Bonds host of High Achiever Radio and efficiency expert, entrepreneur, and virtual assistant of Business Support Solutions, spoke with Keith Green the Founder and the voice behind The American Retirement Initiative.

Hear What Our Leaders Are Thinking
On Thursday, March 15, 2012, the American Retirement Initiative will host the American Retirement Summit. The Summit will unite key retirement thought leaders to exchange ideas and create solutions to one of the greatest challenges of our time.

The Summit Location:
The Washington Marriott at Metro Center
775 12th Street NW • Washington, DC 20005
Toll-free: 800-393-2510
Local: 202-737-2200
Fax: 202-347-5886

Thursday, March 15, 2012; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Register Here

We Are Facilitating a National Dialogue
The American Retirement Summit unites key retirement thought leaders to exchange ideas and create solutions to one of the greatest challenges of our time. Our Summit Program Committee has designed a powerful and impactful program that will enable you to hear from many of the nation’s leading experts on retirement planning issues.

Michael Davis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor will lead a panel that focuses on the questions: what is the fiduciary role of the retirement plan sponsor and what is the best way to facilitate greater savings among employees?  Where do we draw the line separating guidance and advice?

Thomas J. McInerney, Senior Advisor at the Boston Consulting Group will lead a panel of private sector and non-profit leaders, discussing what industry can do to improve retirement savings rates.

The AARP Public Policy Institute will unveil its latest research that sheds light on how the financial services industry is addressing the challenges of serving investors who show signs of diminished capacity to transact business.

Jim Mumford, First Deputy Commissioner of the Iowa Insurance Division will lead a panel discussing suitability standards for retirement products.  When is an investment suitable for retirement savers?  Are there products that are inherently unsuitable for retirement?  The panel will discuss these complex issues and more.

Panel Presentation exploring: What is the fiduciary role of the retirement plan sponsor and what is the best way to facilitate greater savings among employees? How should we walk the line between guidance and advice? Our expert panel of business and governmental leaders will explore these issues, and their insights may surprise you.

We Are Sounding a Call to Action

• Identifying key voices around substantive retirement issues.
• Expanding the platform through which their research is showcased.
• Providing a forum where thought leaders on this important topic can engage in an exchange of ideas regarding best practices and to find ways to improve employee benefit programs.

The American Retirement Initiative Needs to See You There! 

Register now by clicking here!

From the day she launched the company – while battling breast cancer – Tricia has been a passionate leader dedicated to the highest standards in IT recruiting. Her tireless commitment to excellence is demonstrated in her professional life and her advocacy for charitable causes that
support women and children.

About Tricia
Tricia entered the IT staffing industry in 1996, serving in a variety of recruiting leadership positions before starting
Agile in 2003. She has worked with clients from Fortune 100 companies to mid-market and emerging  organizations.

Tricia’s experience in technology staffing and professional services extends to industries including healthcare, financial services, media, technology, telecommunications, transportation, manufacturing, and more.

Tricia founded Agile at a time in her life when most people wouldn’t think of launching a company. She was in the midst of a battle against Stage 3 breast cancer and eventually endured eight surgeries, six months of chemotherapy and five  years of hormonal therapy.

Through it all, Agile flourished – growing more than 400 percent in the last four years. Agile ranked tenth in Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2010 list of Atlanta’s Top contingency executive recruiters. In 2011, Agile’s momentum continued  as Agile was named to the Inc. 5000 list for the third straight year.

Community Involvement
Tricia’s commitment to Agile is matched by a passion for service to the Atlanta community. She serves as the Vice President of Women in Technology (WIT) and is the Executive Advisor for the Outreach Committee. She is also a Director on the board of Komen for the Cure – Greater Atlanta Affiliate. In 2004, Tricia founded Agile on the Green, the  Atlanta technology industry’s premiere golf charity. Benefitting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, Agile on the Green has raised over $170,000.

Tricia and Agile have been widely recognized for community impact with honors and awards including:

• Sixth fastest growing women-owned company in Atlanta, 2011
• Top 10 contingency staffing firms in Atlanta, 2010
• Turknett Leadership Nominee in 2009 & 2011
• WIT Enterprise Woman of the Year Finalist in 2009
• 2007 GWEN Award for driving business results and community change
• 2007 Atlanta Business Chronicle “Top 40 Under 40” Award

Education
A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Tricia was a basketball scholarship recipient and Academic All-American. She
graduated Summa Cum Laude from Georgia State University with a B.A. in Education and later earned her M.S. in
Education at the same university.

Family
Tricia lives in Cumming with her husband, Jeff and daughter, Catherine. The Dempsey family enjoys spending time
together boating on Lake Lanier and are avid fans of Georgia Tech football.

To contact Tricia Dempsey or to learn more about Agile:
1000 Windward Concourse
Suite 160
Alpharetta, Georgia 30075
Office: 678.722.8200
www.gotoagile.com

About Kay Erl & Practice Management Resources, Inc.

Kay Erl of Practice Management Resources, Inc. has worked as a Registered Dental Hygienist in the states of FL, GA, & (briefly) in N.C. She opened her 1st business, Atlanta Dental Resources, Inc., in 1993, which was a full-service dental employment agency. As she branched out into other industries…all small businesses, she saw a pattern when it came to hiring. During this time Kay realized that most small business owners don’t understand that hiring is a process & they have no system in place. She very much enjoyed permanent placements & found that she became involved with matching the work behavior with the behavior of the Team & employer. However, she didn’t like temporary placements & when the opportunity arose for her to take a job as a Dental Consultant, she jumped!! Once re-married, she took some time off & developed her current company, Practice Management Resources, Inc.

Some of Kay’s accomplishments are: Received Volunteer of the Year Award from the Georgia Dental Hygienists’ Association, 1989. President of the Atlanta Dental Hygienists’ Society, 1989-1990. Held various Board positions for both organizations for 9 years. Owner of Atlanta Dental Resources, Inc. for 5 years. Has spoken to various non-profit & professional organizations. Table Clinician at the Hinman Dental Convention numerous years.

Practice Management Resources, Inc. primary business focus is to provide the building blocks for the success of the small business owner, under 50 employees. She functions as an outsourced H.R. consultant to develop & implement H.R. protocols (manual); offers team building (soft people skills); assessments including DiSC, Team Dimensions, Work Expectations, & Time Management; training programs centered around the assessments; Simple Business Plans & Workshops; and, Time Management coaching.

Kay’s approach to each business owner is that the business is only as good (or hopefully great) as its’ Team! Kay is a creative thinker. She sees the “forest” & the “trees.” She believes each business is unique & works diligently to help the business owner & Team discover that uniqueness. Kay expects accountability & asks for it. She loves working with Teams. Kay believes customer service will always win over price, no matter the current economy.

For more information on Kay Erl or Practice Management Resources, Inc.:

770-231-4442

kay@thepmrspecialist.com

www.thepmrspecialist.com

About Barbara Giamanco

Talent Builders CEO, Barbara Giamanco is the co-author of The New Handshake: Sales Meets Social Media. An experienced sales and social media consultant, speaker and coach, Barb was recognized by Inside View as one of the Top 25 Influential Leaders in Sales. She has a proven, 30-year track record in generating sales and capped a corporate career at Microsoft, where she led sales teams and coached executives. Throughout her sales career, Barb has sold $1B in products and services.

As an active member of the business community, Barb is the Past President of the Atlanta Chapter of Sales Marketing Executives International (SMEI) and she is the Chair for the Atlanta Women in Business 2012 conference. Barb was recently honored as a 2011 nominee for the Turknett Leadership Character award, and she was the 2009 recipient of the Atlanta Women in Business “Results Count” award.

Some of Barbara’s accomplishments are:

• 2011 nominee for the Turknett Leadership Character award
• 2009 recipient of the Atlanta Women in Business “Results Count” award
• Rotary “Paul Harris Fellow” 2002
• Rotary New Member Leadership Award 2001-2002
• Graduate – Leadership Sandy Springs Class of 2003
• Microsoft Southeast District “Manager of the Year” FY ‘98
• Aldus Corporation Western Region “Manager of the Year” 1992
• Ingram Micro Sales Representative of the Year 1988
• Egghead Software – 5 Outstanding Sales Rep Awards

To learn more about Barbara Giamanco, Talent Builders or her book:

404-647-4925

barb@talentbuildersinc.com

www.talentbuildersinc.com

www.thenewhandshake.com

About Kent Gregoire

Kent Gregoire Advocates Responsibility Centered Principles That Lead to Success

An entrepreneur for more than 20 years, Kent J. Gregoire founded and served as CEO of more than a dozen fast-growth businesses in a wide range of industries. He has also helped many different business leaders exceed their expectations as the driving force behind The Alternative Board (TAB) and as the founder and CEO of Responsibility Centered Leadership, Inc. (RCL).

While compiling his impressive track record as an entrepreneur, Kent faced and overcame many of the same challenges that now confront every business leader. He went on to guide his enterprises through all phases of their business cycle, including start- up, growth, and even repositioning. He eventually exited his companies by selling to strategic buyers, private equity funds, and individuals when opportunities to maximize value presented themselves.

Along the way, Kent gained immeasurable expertise in every aspect of the sales process. He became extremely well versed in the finer points of targeting the right executives upon whom to focus his sales efforts. He learned what it takes to establish and build relationships with these individuals by thoroughly analyzing and understanding their business needs. His experiences also taught him how to get past gatekeepers and into executive suites, how to become a trusted advisor to those who make key buying decisions, and how to win the most lucrative business.

This background makes Kent ideally suited to coach sales pros in successfully navigating the often intricate process of complex selling. He now shares his insights in one-day workshops that help sales teams excel in executive selling, building client loyalty, effectively managing opportunities, devising superior strategic plans, and successfully aligning their efforts with client organizations. These workshops enable sales professionals to gain a sustainable competitive advantage in accessing and influencing senior purchasing executives.

Kent currently helps enterprises all over the world achieve success as the founder and CEO of Responsibility Centered Leadership (RCL). This specialized consulting firm provides advisory services, training, and coaching to executive level management and professional salespeople. RCL delivers a suite of services to help organizations grow, manage and fine tune their human resources and business practices. The strategies and techniques espoused by RCL have all proven highly effective in a wide range of competitive business environments.

In addition, Kent has since put that knowledge to work assisting other business owners and executives in achieving success. Through The Alternative Board (TAB), Kent has provided aspiring entrepreneurs with a valuable alternative to the traditional board of directors. By providing these individuals with access to some of Atlanta’s most talented business owners, who serve as a board of advisors, The Alternative Board has enabled its members to increase sales, increase profitability, and strategically lead their companies more effectively.

To learn more about Kent Gregoire or Principle Centered Leadership:

404-949-0199

kent@rcl-inc.com

www.rcl-inc.com

About Allison Babb Phillips

After over 20 years in the corporate world, Allison left her Senior Management position and put her talents to work as an entrepreneur. Her success has been featured on many shows including CNN Radio News and the Niche TV Show.

Featured in news articles, Allison is an award-winning author and the creator of the Get More Clients Faster System™, where she teaches business owners around the world, how to create a client-magnetic business. That’s a business where customers are chasing after you vs you chasing after them.

Known for her upbeat and down-to-earth style, Allison consistently provides a rich source of unique, revenue-generating insights on how to create the success and freedom you want in your businesses.

About GreatSmallBusinessAdvice.com

GreatSmallBusinessAdvice.com was created for solo entrepreneurs (one-person businesses with very few or no staff), and who sell a professional service. (see below for examples)

They provide step by step strategies on:

• How to get more clients (ideal paying clients so your revenue is effortless)
• How to generate more referrals (so you don’t have to do all the work to bring in new customers)
• How to close more sales on the spot, easily AND without ever sounding salesy or pushy (so you can turn prospects into paying clients)
• How to find low cost/no-cost marketing to attract tons of clients (so you don’t have to break the bank)
• How to juggle all of your responsibilities as a solo business owner and NOT become a slave to your business (so you reclaim your freedom and flexibility while you’re earning a great income!)

Who They Serve

Here is a sampling of the businesses they serve around the world:

• Accountants
• Image Consultants
• Professional Organizers
• Web designers
• Consultants
• Speakers
• Career Coaches
• Event Planners
• Makeup Artists
• Copywriters
• Video Production Services
• Massage Therapists
• Financial Planners
• Errand Service Providers
• Nutritionists
• Virtual Assistants
• Life/Personal Coaches
• Tax Preparation Services
• Interior Designers/Decorators
• Marketing Consultants
• Research Specialists
• Trainers
• Business Coaches
• Photographers
• And others!

Allison is offering her 11-part video series for free (which I previously sold for $97). To get your FREE copy of the program, go to http://www.GetMoreClientsVideos.com.

To learn more about Allison, her services to contact her, go to www.GreatSmallBusinessAdvice.com and www.SpeakerAllisonBabbPhillips.com.

• How to get more clients (ideal paying clients so your revenue is effortless)
• How to generate more referrals (so you don’t have to do all the work to bring in new customers)
• How to close more sales on the spot, easily AND without ever sounding salesy or pushy (so you can turn prospects into paying clients)
• How to find low cost/no-cost marketing to attract tons of clients (so you don’t have to break the bank)
• How to juggle all of your responsibilities as a solo business owner and NOT become a slave to your business (so you reclaim your freedom and flexibility while you’re earning a great income!)

Allison Babb Phillips is internationally recognized for her keen ability to reveal untapped revenue opportunities in professional service businesses. Allison delivers powerful strategies for consistently attracting new clients into your business in the shortest time possible.

Listen in live on Wednesday, January 18th to learn about the video series Allison will be giving a way for FREE!

About Warren McClellan

Warren began his career with small business at a local CPA firm while completing the requirements for his CPA.    Subsequently he completed his Masters degree and found himself with the largest CPA firm in the world assisting tax departments of many of the Fortune 100 companies.   After years of traveling and successfully climbing the ladder he wanted more control over his life and future.  He returned to serving small business by building a firm that addresses their needs in a unique way.

Warren founded a very successful firm that will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2012.    The firm uniquely addresses the needs of small businesses and forms the foundation needed to support and sustain growth.

Warren is part of a group that speaks to various non-profit organizations about appropriate setup and structure.   He has assisted hundreds of organizations create an environment that allows them to comply with IRS regulations and offer transparent information to donors and the communities they serve.

Warren has participated in various prison ministries for over 15 years.  He has assisted many men with life skills and habits enabling them to reenter society in a way they can contribute and thrive.

Warren took control of his life by building a business.  His former employer the international CPA firm is no longer in business.

About McClellan, Allen and Associates, LLC

McClellan, Allen and Associates, LLC is a CPA firm that serves owner involved businesses.  Their mission is to assist these owners in organizing, managing and utilizing the details of their businesses in a way that allows them more opportunities to focus on the missions of their organizations.  Each engagement is uniquely created based on the clients’ needs and abilities.   They offer a consultative top down approach to their clients.  They streamline the accounting process focusing on efficiency.  Their philosophy is that it is just as easy to do something right as it is to do it wrong.   They complete that cycle by helping clients to understand how to do it right.

They often find company accountants and bookkeepers send backups of the books to their CPA.  The CPA corrects and updates the books and returns financial statements and tax returns to the owners.  There is a process the CPA uses behind the scenes to correct and update the books and often they are never updated at the client site.  When this happens the client’s final books actually reside only at the CPA office.  Their accountants work with the client on-site to minimize these updates and corrections through training and system methodology changes.  They also assist the owner with training to read and understand the accounting output in a way he or she can critically evaluate the information for appropriate accuracy and can utilize the information to make management decisions.

In addition to streamlining the accounting process, they assist their clients’ in understanding and navigating the tax process. It is important that they partner with their clients and help them understand their options and potential liabilities.  An example of an area of concern is multi-state activity. States are searching for new revenue sources and are increasing scrutiny on taxable multi-state activities.  Many small businesses are ignoring this area of taxation and could be facing significant penalties in this area.

Their accountants attempt to take the mystery and black cloud off of the accounting process by streamlining it and assisting the owners in understanding and utilizing the information.  Because so many of their clients now have clean, accurate and timely information, they are uniquely situated to deliver timely returns and financial statements at the end of the year.