UPCOMING EVENTS 

On March 11, 2010, Jeff will be the guest speaker for the Bloomsburg Rotary Club at 6:00 p.m. at Balzano's Corner Gathering.  His presentation is titled Failure Is Not An Option ... But Success Is A Choice, which will focus on the impowerment that comes from choosing a positive attitude, as well as Jeff's Success Secrets for achieving your personal and professional objectives.  Success is never easy, but the tools shared by Jeff will enhance your efforts and your results. This event is open to the public.

On March 15, 2010, Jeff will be the guest speaker for the Muncy Rotary Club meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Orlando's.  His presentation is titled Failure Is Not An Option ... But Success Is A Choice, which will focus on the impowerment that comes from choosing a positive attitude, as well as Jeff's Success Secrets for achieving your personal and professional objectives.  Success is never easy, but the tools shared by Jeff will enhance your efforts and your results. This event is open to the public.  For more information, Click Here!

On March 24, 2010, Jeff will be the presenter and facilitator for the North Central Library District's Advisory Council workshop for a program titled Failure Is Not An Option ... But Success Is A Choice, which will focus on improving advocacy and community impact by building relationships.  The program focuses on a relational approach to advocacy and fundraising, as well as the vital elements of story telling and knowing your real value when interacting in the community.  It will also include specific approaches, strategies and tactics for building genuine and mutual relationships.  The reality today is that relationships are ulimately the path to achieving your professional and personal objectives.  This is a private program.

PRIOR EVENTS 

On February 15, 2010, Jeff was the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Williamsport, Pa.  His presentation is titled Failure Is Not An Option ... But Success Is A Choice, which will focus on the impowerment that comes from choosing a positive attitude, as well as Jeff's Success Secrets for achieving your personal and professional objectives.  Success is never easy, but the tools shared by Jeff will enhance your efforts and your results. This event is open to the public.  To read an article about Jeff's presentation, Click Here!

On February 3, 2010, Jeff will be one of the presenters at the Best of the Practice Management and Development Institute, which is presented by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Jeff's presentation is titled Building a Client-Centric Law Firm, which will include ideas, strategies and tactics for lawyers and law firms to implement in order to build a truly client-centric law firm.  In today's competitive market for legal services, lawyers and law firms must differentiate and build great relationships with their clients.  Jeff's program will focus on tactics and strategies that will help any lawyer and any law firm enhance their effectiveness and their results. 

On January 21, 2010, Jeff was the facilitator for the Cleveland Bridge Builders' session for a program titled Building Relationships, Creating Collaborations, Making An Impact.  The program focused on a relational approach to business and life, as well as specific approaches, strategies and tactics for building genuine and mutual relationships.  The reality today is that relationships are ulimately the path to achieving your professional and personal objectives.  This was a private program.

On December 16, 2009, Jeff was the guest speaker for the Parma Kiwanis (morning club).  His presentation was titled The Power of Positive Attitude, which focused on the impowerment that comes from choosing a positive attitude, as well as Jeff's Big Three secrets for achieving your personal and professional objectives.  Success is never easy, but the tools shared by Jeff will enhance your efforts and your results.

On December 10, 2009, Jeff was the presenter for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s program titled Building a Recession Proof Law Firm:  Strategies & Tactics for Building Your Law Business, which focused on business strategies and tactics for successful lawyers and law firms.  The reality today for all lawyers and law firms is that being a good lawyer is not longer enough; instead, lawyers and law firms must also be excellent at client service, at building relationships, and at the business of running a law firm.  Jeff shared his ideas, perspectives, and strategies to help any lawyer or law firm improve their effectiveness and results.

On December 4, 2009, Jeff was the facilitator for the Cleveland Executive Fellows at the Cleveland Leadership Center for a program titled Creating a Relationship Revolution: Building Relationships to Success.  The program focused on a relational approach to business and life, as well as specific approaches, strategies and tactics for building genuine and mutual relationships.  The reality today is that relationships are ulimately the path to achieving your profesisional and personal objectives.  This was a private program.

On November 19, 2009, Jeff was the presenter for the Cincinnati Bar Association’s program titled Building a Recession Proof Law Firm:  Strategies & Tactics for Building Your Law Business, which focused on business strategies and tactics for successful lawyers and law firms.  The reality today for all lawyers and law firms is that being a good lawyer is not longer enough; instead, lawyers and law firms must also be excellent at client service, at building relationships, and at the business of running a law firm.  Jeff shared his ideas, perspectives, and strategies to help any lawyer or law firm improve their effectiveness and results. 

On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, Jeff and three other networking and "connecting" experts (David Akers, Katherine Miracle and Kristopher McCrone) will be sharing their job search secrets at a workshop titled Jump Start Your Job Search, with strategies, tools and tactics to help any job seeker find their next position.  Today's reality is that most jobs are found through networking and connecting (70% plus according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) ... not online.  The workshop will provide job seekers with practical and easy to implement ideas to improve their job search efforts and results.  According to one prior workshop attendee:  "This was the best seminar that I've attended for job seekers.  It provided ideas and concepts that I have not heard before with sound and useable advice."  John Vargo.  The workshop will take place at the University of Phoenix, Beachwood Campus, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. 

On October 21, 2009 at 10:45 a.m., Jeff was a presenter at the COSE Small Business Conference at the IX Center.  His presentation was titled Failure is Not an Option ... But Success is a Choice!  Whether you're a business owner, a manager, or an employee, everyone has a common objective ... success (however you define it).  What separates those that succeed from those that fall short?  It's simple ... it's the choices you make, it's the thoughts you have, it's the values you live, and it's the actions you take.  Learn the success secrets that will help you achieve your personal and professional objectives.  Success is never easy, but the tools you learn in this workshop will enhance your efforts and your results.

On October 9, 2009, Jeff was the keynote breakfast speaker for the Women's Committee of the Cleveland Engineering Society.  The title of his program was Building Relationships ... Creating Impact.  Jeff shared his thoughts, ideas and tactics on networking, relationship building, and business development, all designed to improve personal and professional results.  In today's competitive business world, networking and relationship building are not just important skills ... they're success essentials for anyone seeking to enhance their results and their impact.  This was a private program.

On September 28, 2009, Jeff conducted an in-house workshop titled Effective Networking and Relationship Building: The Path to Results.  In this competitive environment and during challenging economic times, quality relationships will help you to not only survive, but thrive.  Jeff shared his thoughts, ideas and tactics on networking, relationship building, and business development, all designed to improve business results.  In today's competitive business world, networking and relationship building are not just important skills ... they're success essentials for anyone .. in sales, in business development or whenever you're seeking to enhance your success.  This was a private program.

On September 17, 2009, Jeff will be the luncheon keynote speaker for The Entrepreneurs Club of America's lunch meeting (Downtown Cleveland Chapter) at Insivia at 1900 Superior Avenue, Suite 105, Cleveland, Ohio 44114.  Jeff's presentation is titled The Long Road From the Edge to the Window: An Entrepreneur's Journey, and Jeff will be sharing his thoughts, perspectives and experiences an an entrepreneur.  For more information about the luncheon or to register, Click Here!

On August 24, 2009, Jeff was the dinner keynote speaker for the Society of Northern Ohio Professional Photographers.  Jeff's presentation was titled The Choice Is Yours: The Power Your Thoughts, Attitudes and Actions Have on Your Results.  Henry Ford said "If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right," and it's never been more true ... what we think drives what we do, and the combination determines our results.  Discover the positive and transformational impact that flows from what we say, what we think and what we do ... and even from the questions that we ask ourselves.  We are all seeking more than success ... we're seeking to make a difference ... and this entertaining program will motivate and empower you with the tools you need to make that difference!

On August 3 (Columbus), August 4 (Dayton), August 5 (Perrysburg/Toldeo), and August 6 (Cleveland), Jeff will be the presenter for the Ohio State Bar Association’s program titled Business Results for Lawyers:  Strategies & Tactics for Building Your Law Business, which will focus on business strategies and tactics for successful lawyers and law firms.  The reality today for all lawyers and law firms is that being a good lawyer is not longer enough; instead, lawyers and law firms must also be excellent at client service, at building relationships, and at the business of running a law firm.  Jeff will be sharing his ideas, perspectives, and strategies to help any lawyer or law firm improve their effectiveness and results.  For more information about any of these programs or to register, click each city location above.

On July 31, 2009, Jeff will be the keynote presenter at the 2nd Annual Law Practice Management and Development Institute, a two day program presented by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.  Jeff's keynote presentation is titled The Trouble With Lawyers, which focus on fundamental shifts in thinking, strategies and actions that all lawyers must make in order to build a great law firm.  Jeff will also be leading a workshop on July 31st titled Building a Client-Centric Law Firm, which will include ideas, strategies and tactics for lawyers and law firms to implement in order to build a truly client-centric law firm.  In today's competitive market for legal services, lawyers and law firms must differentiate and build great relationships with their clients.  Jeff's programs at the Law Practice Management and Development Institute will focus on tactics and strategies that will help any lawyer and any law firm enhance their effectiveness and their results.  For more information about the Institute or to register, Click Here!

Back by popular demand, Jeff and three other networking and "connecting" experts (David Akers, Katherine Miracle and Kristopher McCrone) will be sharing their job search secrets at a series of workshops titled Jump Start Your Job Search, with strategies, tools and tactics to help any job seeker find their next position.  Today's reality is that most jobs are found through networking and connecting (70% plus according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) ... not online.  The workshops will provide job seekers with practical and easy to implement ideas to improve their job search efforts and results.  According to one prior workshop attendee:  "This was the best seminar that I've attended for job seekers.  It provided ideas and concepts that I have not heard before with sound and useable advice."  John Vargo.  There are three Jump Start Your Job Search dates and locations to choose from (all from 8:00 a.m. to Noon):  July 15, 2009 at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, July 23, 2009 at the Westlake Holiday Inn, and July 28, 2009 at the Fairlawn Country Club.  For more information or to register for any location, Click Here!

On June 15, 2009, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Jeff was the luncheon keynote speaker for the Cleveland Chapter of Women in Networking ("WIN") .  Jeff's presentation was titled The Choice Is Yours: The Power Your Thoughts, Attitudes and Actions Have on Your Results.  Henry Ford said "If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right," and it's never been more true ... what we think drives what we do, and the combination determines our results.  Discover the positive and transformational impact that flows from what we say, what we think and what we do ... and even from the questions that we ask ourselves.  We are all seeking more than success ... we're seeking to make a difference ... and this entertaining program will motivate and empower you with the tools you need to make that difference!

On May 14, 2009, Jeff was one of the presenters for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s  and YWCA's Leadership Series program titled Keys to Successful Business Development, which focused on business development and relationship building essentials for professionals. 

On May 7, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Jeff and three other networking and "connecting" experts (David Akers, Katherine Miracle and Kristopher McCrone) shared their job search secrets at a workshop titled Jump Start Your Job Search, with strategies, tools and tactics to help any job seeker find their next position.  Today's reality is that most jobs are found through networking and connecting (70% plus according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) ... not online.  The workshop provided job seekers with practical and easy to implement ideas to improve their job search efforts and results.

On April 8, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Jeff presented an intensive workshop titled Effective Networking and Relationship Building: Your Path to Results.  Is your business recession proof?  In challenging economic times, quality relationships will help you to not only survive, but thrive.  Jeff shared his thoughts, ideas and tactics on networking, relationship building, and business development, all designed to improve business results.  In today's competitive business world, networking and relationship building are not just important skills ... they're success essentials for anyone .. in sales, in business development or whenever you're seeking to enhance your success. 

On April 2, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Jeff and three other networking and "connecting" experts (David Akers, Katherine Miracle and Kristopher McCrone) shared their job search secrets at a workshop titled Jump Start Your Job Search, with strategies, tools and tactics to help any job seeker find their next position.  Today's reality is that most jobs are found through networking and connecting (70% according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) ... not online.  The workshop provided job seekers with practical and easy to implement ideas to improve their job search efforts and results.

On March 26, 2009, Jeff was the guest speaker for the local chapter of the Subcontractors Association of Northeast Ohio (http://www.saneo.com/).  Jeff will be speaking on the topics of definining your target market and the power of effective networking and relationship building to grow your business despite the "alleged recession."  This is a private event.

On March 20, 2009, Jeff was a panelist for Coffee with COSE, Developing a Strategic Plan, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Corporate College East.  

On March 16, 2009, Jeff was the guest speaker for the Cleveland Chapter of FENG (Financial Executives Networking Group) on the topic of Networking on Purpose: The Job Seekers Path.  Jeff will be sharing ideas, strategies and tactics to enhance job seekers' results.  This was a private event.

On March 3, 2009, Jeff was one of the guest speakers for the local chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).  Jeff spoke on the topic of definining your target market and the power of effective networking to grow your business.  This was a private event.

On February 19, 2009, Jeff was the guest speaker for the Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce's Breakfast Learning Series presenting his program 7 BEs of Business Development.  Jeff shared tools, strategies and tactics to improve relationship building, business development and results.

On February 18, 2009, Jeff was the guest speaker for the Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce presenting his program Networking on Purpose: Relationship Building Strategies to Grow Your Business.  Jeff shared tools, strategies and tactics to improve relationship building and enhance results. For more information about this event, Click Here.

On December 11, 2008, Jeff was the featured presenter for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s program titled Business Results for Lawyers:  Strategies & Tactics for Building Your Law Business, which focused on business strategies and tactics for successful lawyers and law firms.

On November 21, 2008, Jeff was the featured presenter for the Cincinnati Bar Association’s program titled Business Results for Lawyers:  Strategies & Tactics for Building Your Law Business, which focused on business strategies and tactics for successful lawyers and law firms.

On October 28, 2008 (Columbus) and November 11 (Cleveland), Jeff was the featured presenter for the Ohio State Bar Association’s program titled Business Results for Lawyers:  Strategies & Tactics for Building Your Law Business, which focused on business strategies and tactics for successful lawyers and law firms.

On October 22, 2008 Jeff made two presentations as part of COSE’s 2008 Small Business Conference..  The first was Shift Your Thinking … Supercharge Your Results, a workshop on how different thinking, different questions, and different metrics can supercharge your business.  The second was Powerful and Productive Networking, a workshop on relationship based strategies for building your network and your business.

On October 17, 2008 (from 8:00 a.m. – Noon), Jeff was one of 8 presenters as part of The Power Pack’s special event at Corporate College East.  This unique workshop program featured 8 terrific speakers on a wide range of business and personal development topics, all with a focus on ideas to improve your business results.  Jeff's program, Shift Your Thinking ... Shift Your Results, addressed the power of the right measures and the right questions in your business.