Communication

Magi The Evolutionist

Catalyst for Positive Change

Personal - Interpersonal - Team - Organizational

Using a unique combination of experiential coaching, science-backed development tools, and actionable strategies, Magi empowers leaders to evolve themselves and their organizational culture to meet the moment. Whether it’s change initiatives, new leadership, or cultural transformation, she partners with teams to catalyze positive change.

Magi has spent her life reinventing herself. From a single mother at 19 working at the first Cable TV company, to leading one of the fastest growing consultancies and becoming a best selling author in her field of expertise, Magi has continually taken challenges and failure as lessons and learned to move beyond her limits (both real and perceived) to live a life that inspires and contributes. Her body of work cuts through the personal, group, and organizational malaise stifling happiness, joy, and fulfillment at work. Her uplifting talks and groundbreaking courses uncover, catalyze, and optimize human potential, unite teams, and raise organizational effectiveness. 

Dick Finnegan is THE global turnover expert, having cut turnover by 30% and more for healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, distribution centers, call centers, and other industries…and on all six inhabited continents.

Dick has authored the top-selling SHRM-published book, The Power of Stay Interviews, along with four other books. BusinessWeek magazine has said “Finnegan offers fresh thinking for solving the turnover problem in any economy”. He has been similarly cited by Forbes, Chief Executive Magazine, and Consulting Magazine.

He holds bachelors and graduate degrees from The Pennsylvania State University and lives in Orlando, Florida.

When Maren walks into the room, you know it. She is a natural and dynamic leader one is drawn to for her energy, charisma and her diverse knowledge and background.

Her experience in coaching top performers has brought her clients in diverse areas: from Fortune 500 companies, to U.S. Government, to leaders in the Arts. Maren’s clients are consistently recognized for improved relationships and moving large projects forward swiftly and effectively. Her focus is on developing her clients’ interpersonal and communication skills so that they can lead their teams with a higher degree of engagement and effectiveness.

Prior to coaching as owner of a management consultant company, Maren worked with clients such as the Annenberg Foundation, White House Project, AIG and Blackstone Group. Standout projects include the management of the International Women Leaders Global Security Conference and Initial Public Offerings for Blackstone Group and Genworth Financial.

Jeff serves as COO for the Athos Group, a corporate security outsourcing and consulting firm.  At Athos, Jeff provides solutions for corporate clients from a wide variety of sectors.  Before Athos, he served as Security Director for Encana, an international energy producer.  Before Encana, Jeff was the Regional Security Manager for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. 

In 2012, Jeff retired after 27 years as a DEA Special Agent and Executive holding positions including Director of Training and Special Agent in Charge of DEA’s Denver Division.  In 1986, Jeff began his law enforcement career as a police officer in Arlington, Virginia, where he served 4 years. 

Jeff, a recognized speaker, holds a bachelor’s degree from Towson University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Virginia.  

Jerrod Murr is a speaker, corporate trainer, and cultural entrepreneur. He is a graduate of Northeastern State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, and a member of the Northeastern State University Hall of Fame.  Murr is the founder of The 20 Leadership Camp, a faith-based movement equipping students through personal leadership challenges.  He is also the Co-Founder of Paradigm Shift, a leadership training and development firm.

Murr speaks at multiple Human Resource conferences and corporate educational events throughout the year. He is also honored to be a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, as well as being appointed Partner Expert in The Forge's startup incubator, powered by the Tulsa Regional Chamber.

Murr currently resides in Muskogee, OK with his wife, Jenn, and three children, Adelae, Josalyn, and Everette. His favorite book is The Giving Tree, and he loves working on his Bucket List, the OKC Thunder, and good coffee.

Dan Mori is the president of Employment Solutions, a national recruiting agency, with headquarters in Elmira, NY.  Dan has been an entrepreneur and recruiting expert since 2006. He has 10 years of experience in organizational leadership, recruiting, and business development.  Under Dan's leadership, Employment Solutions has expanded operations to 28 states.  Dan is also a partner in two other companies in the HR and Professional Development industries. Recognized as a leader in recruiting and business development, Dan delivers keynotes and workshops nationally, as well as consults with senior leadership teams.  In addition to his US Army service, Dan has received professional training in recruiting, sales, management, leadership, OSHA, LEAN, and earned Six Sigma Green Belt.

Boundless energy. Quick wit. Powerful strategies. Timely topics. Motivational Keynote Speaker Neen James is a leadership expert focused on productivity and obsessed with helping leaders pay attention to what matters so they can get more done, so they can create more significant moments in life.  She is exactly the kind of speaker that engages. Educates. Entertains.  And DELIVERS – the real world solutions and results that apply in your organization, your home and your community. Neen also provides one-on-one consulting in a variety of leadership topics and loves serving SHRM audiences. Neen was also name as one of the 2017 Top 30 Global Guru Leadership speakers. Find out more at www.neenjames.com.