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Brian Blasko
speaker-author-fun guy
Brian Blasko LLC
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Brian learned early in his teaching career that he had a knack for connecting with students in a way that was both fun and productive. Not only did they connect with the course material being covered, Brian helped them become better students by sharing what it takes to be successful in life. This ability was not lost on his mentor/college professor who urged him to take his show on the road. His advice . . . “why limit yourself from impacting a handful of students when there are so many more people out there who could benefit from your positive message.”
Fast forward to today and you’ll find that Brian has become one of the most sought after speakers in the country having connected with thousands through his keynotes, seminars and books. Known for his high-energy presentation, engaging style and infectious sense of humor, Brian’s thought-provoking messages have connected with organizations and audiences of all shapes and sizes . . . from Fortune 100 companies to Ma and Pa retail shops. Brian loves them all.
Brian is also an author of two books, Cruisin' through Life at 35 MPH and Sending Signals.
Follow Brian on Twitter @bblasko.
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Whitney Martin
President
ProActive Consulting
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As a measurement strategist, Whitney’s passion and expertise lies in the field of surveys and assessments. A self-professed “data nerd,” Whitney has a Master’s degree in the area of Human Resources Measurement and Evaluation and has conducted extensive research on the predictive validity of various hiring assessment strategies.
Whitney has been a highly rated speaker at several National HR Conferences and has authored articles on assessments for several books and publications, including Harvard Business Review. She is a member of the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SIOP) and has two decades of experience working in the assessment industry.
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Derek Irvine
vice president, Client Strategy and Consulting
Globoforce
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As Vice President, Client Strategy and Consulting at Globoforce, Derek leads the company’s Insight consulting division. In this role, he helps clients, including some of world’s most admired companies, leverage proven recognition strategies and best practices to elevate employee engagement, increase retention, and improve bottom-line results. In addition to his role leading consulting services for Globoforce, Derek also oversaw the company’s marketing and rewards functions from 2000 to 2010.
Derek is one of the world’s foremost experts on employee recognition and engagement, helping business leaders set a higher vision and ambition for their company culture. As a renowned speaker, author of an acclaimed blog, Recognize This!, and the co-author of Winning with a Culture of Recognition, he teaches HR leaders how to use recognition to proactively manage company culture. His viewpoints and writings are also regularly featured across all major HR publications, including Workspan, HR Magazine, HR Executive, Talent Management, and Workforce Management.
Follow Derek on Twitter @DerekIrvine.
