Dan Thurmon is the author of two books, a renowned speaker, and a recognized expert in delivering peak performances – on stage and in the workplace. As president of Motivation Works, Inc., he has worked with hundreds of clients and delivered thousands of presentations worldwide. Dan helps organizations and individuals implement action plans and move confidently through transitions.

He began his performance career at eleven years old, crafting a one-man-show incorporating comedy, juggling and acrobatics. This enabled him to, at a very early age, develop a strong work ethic and learn fundamental lessons about performance excellence. Dan graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Marketing and Management. He has also extensively studied Personal Development and developed a unique methodology he teaches to audiences and clients.

As a speaker, Dan Thurmon delivers experiences that go beyond motivation, teaching concepts and skills in a highly engaging and entertaining manner. He incorporates his lifelong performance skills to create high impact events. His programs have educated and uplifted Fortune 500 companies, young audiences, and even the troops on the front lines of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Dan’s philosophy can be summarized by the title of his book,  Off Balance On Purpose. He believes that we will never achieve “perfect balance” and should, instead, learn to embrace uncertainty and initiate positive changes that lead to growth. Also, we should go beyond the pursuit of “success” and enhance our life experiences and professional endeavors with purposeful, positive contributions.

Why should I buy from you? If you want to sell to association executives and meeting planners, you’d better stand out from the crowd of options they have to consider. This program gives you the whole sales process, from prospecting to closing…in just one hour! Don’t miss it!

The current business environment has forced planners, Association Execs, and suppliers to take a closer look at how they negotiate the best value for dollar paid.  Jeff Silva is a long time sales veteran in the hospitality industry, and has succeeded through multiple recessions. As a former Director of Sales Jeff’s “Inside Scoop” session will once again help planners, and Execs look at areas of the hotel industry that will help protect the integrity of their meetings, increase sponsorship, and maintain fiscal responsibility for all parties. Supplier partners should not skip this as we will be looking at advanced selling techniques that will help any salesperson increase productivity. Key take-a-ways: Sustain revenue/sponsorship growth, Proactively negotiate the best value for dollar paid, ADR vs GOP (not a political debate), Bridge the communication gap between suppliers and planners, Build lasting partnerships. 

Leadership is not forceful as much as influential, yet difficult people remain. This session focuses on how to self-regulate and maintain control in the face of difficult people in order to get more of what you want. Material covered will be principles of self-regulation and relationship management with difficult people.

Derek Fournier with Plain Sight Strategy Group, Inc., will reveal the secrets of social marketing for association executives. Go from so-so to social and learn how to leverage your social media power. Establish your online presence and define ROI on your technology investments. This session is perfect for the novice, intermediate, and advanced social marketer!

Recorded at the April 15, 2011 FSAE Central FL Meet & Greet, Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

The goal of this course is to help the student begin the process of developing the traits identified in effective leaders.

The goal of this class is to help students understand the correlation between good communication skills and leadership

Is your association Board happy to “let the staff do it”?  This session will explore ways to get your Board engaged while maintaining the right balance between policy and paper clips.  Find out what makes a good Board “tick” and how to engage the right member for the right assignment.

Leadership & YOU is a 4 chapter series that will teach you the 17 objectives that are key skill sets of becoming an effective leader and manager.

The Leadership Academy & YOU is a combination of the following 4 individual courses within the Leadership Academy course set:

• Character Traits of Effective Leaders
• Communication & Leadership
• How Leaders Make Quick Decisions
• Leaders Provide the How, Followers Provide the What

The goal of this class is to help students understand the correlation between good communication skills and leadership

The goal of this course is to help the student begin the process of developing the traits identified in effective leaders.

Retaining your members is now a 365 day a year activity.  Come and hear about an association that used resources across the association to increase their retention rates and member satisfaction through regular communication.  You are guaranteed to walk away with ideas you can use the minute you walk back in the office.

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Leadership is not forceful as much as influential, yet difficult people remain. This session focuses on how to self-regulate and maintain control in the face of difficult people in order to get more of what you want. Material covered will be principles of self-regulation and relationship management with difficult people.

This is the presentation from the January 2011 Central Florida Meet & Greet by Tom Morrison, CEO of the Metal Treating Institute. 

Derek Fournier with Plain Sight Strategy Group, Inc., will reveal the secrets of social marketing for association executives. Go from so-so to social and learn how to leverage your social media power. Establish your online presence and define ROI on your technology investments. This session is perfect for the novice, intermediate, and advanced social marketer!

Recorded at the April 15, 2011 FSAE Central FL Meet & Greet, Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

John Schultz is the founder of the public speaking seminar “Beyond the Podium” which trains business professionals in the theory and application of public address. John is currently Director of Theatre and Forensics at Tallahassee Community College, where he teaches theatre and coaches TCC’s National Championship Speech and Debate Team. He has served on the board of directors for the Leon County Cultural Resources Commission, the Tallahassee Little Theatre, and the Southern Shakespeare Festival.

John loves the outdoors and enjoys such hobbies as camping, kayaking, and gardening. The last novel he read, which is associated with his instructional duties at the college, was “The Great Sophists in Periclean Athens” by French scholar Jacqueline de Romilly.

All workplaces have difference, and one of the most challenging can be differences among generations. Boomers, Xers, and Millennials often have very different approaches to communication, time management, acknowledgment, and priorities. This session will help you understand the root of these differences so you can better communicate and solve problems in a multi-generational workplace.

In this practical program, you will see associations creating real dollars with online learning programs.

Take a fresh look at how you leverage conference recordings, webinars, knowledge communities, and other projects that can bring in more non-dues revenue without more work for your staff. Along the way, strengthen your relationships with members, create new revenue, and increase member satisfaction. You don't need a huge staff and unlimited resources to create a valuable online learning program.

Join Dave Will, Chief Executive Peach and Co-Founder of Peach New Media, for this session and put these ideas to work within your organization.

As the price to publish on the web continues to drop, the expense of print publications is increasingly difficult to justify. But can you really maintain an effective communications strategy without a print budget? Learn how the Virginia Association of REALTORS® rebuilt its communications strategy in a web-centric way that helped them better manage time and expenses for both print and online publishing.

Smart business owners, leaders and sales professionals know who to turn to for the information and ideas they need to grow their organizations: Larry Mersereau, CTC. Niched as a business growth revivalist, he has authored four popular books on the topic and speaks to dozens of business audiences every year. You'll have a good time in Larry's keynote, but more importantly: you'll take home simple, doable... effective strategies and tactics you can use immediately to boost sales and profits.

Are the most successful leaders and sales people always the most qualified or are they just in the right place at the right time, like, all the time? This program shares positioning and differentiation strategies that will help you establish your personal brand, and enhance your leadership or market presence.

Dr. Ronaldo I. Archer (Ron) is the founder and chairman of the Dunamis Institute for Advanced Leadership Development and Managing Partner of Archer and Associates. He has spent the last 20 years writing, lecturing and researching the topics of Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness.

Dr. Archer is a leadership and team consultant to Charles Thornton Personnel Manager of Air Force One, Four Star General B.B. Bell Commander U.S. Army, a plethora of Fortune 500 Corporate Executives, and several NFL coaches and players.

Ron Archer is the author of three books and his latest book, Dunamis, has been endorsed from Australia to Air Force One as the leadership book of the new millennium.

Ron Archer has been called the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. of the business world by Corporate America because of his sharp intellect and electrifying speaking style that leaves audiences spiritually, intellectually and emotionally transformed.

Ron Archer has been awarded a "Telly" for the best television corporate leadership program of the year. He was also awarded the Dr. Martin Luther King Leadership Award for his work developing emerging leaders around the globe.

Dr. Archer is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace College and St. Regis University. He was awarded a PhD in Organizational Leadership.

Ron Archer has been nicknamed the Maestro of Motivation by the National Speakers Association for his unique ability to energize, entertain and empower his audiences with transcendent leadership power for the 21st century.

In this practical program, you will see associations creating real dollars with online learning programs.

Take a fresh look at how you leverage conference recordings, webinars, knowledge communities, and other projects that can bring in more non-dues revenue without more work for your staff. Along the way, strengthen your relationships with members, create new revenue, and increase member satisfaction. You don't need a huge staff and unlimited resources to create a valuable online learning program.

Join Dave Will, Chief Executive Peach and Co-Founder of Peach New Media, for this session and put these ideas to work within your organization.

While classic management lessons still have their place, living in an LOL society means big changes for every organization. Association executives everywhere are taking a deeper look at their customer service, reputation management, and sound bite readiness. Is your association camera ready? Get ready to laugh out loud while learning more tools for managing your association in this brave new world.