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Guest Occupation: CEO, Technalink, author, speaker
Guest Biography:

Alka Dhillon is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Technalink, Inc., one of the leading technology companies in the Washington Metropolitan area. She is a Conscious Leadership Expert and International Speaker.

In addition to her responsibilities as CEO of Technalink, Ms. Dhillon uses her passion for technology as platform to give back. She is a keynote speaker to the Girls in Technology organization (GIT) on Entrepreneurship and STEM to inspire more girls to pursue STEM related careers. Ms. Dhillon is actively involved in the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and serves as a board member.

Ms. Dhillon has been honored with numerous awards not only for her professional achievements, but also for her commitment to serving her community. Her accolades include receiving The 2012 BRAVA! Women Business Achievement Award presented by SmartCEO, the Top 100 CEO’s in STEM, the Top 100 Women Leaders in STEM, the 2013 Locally Grown honor by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and the Abe Veneable Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Agency (MBDA).  She is also the recent recipient of the Global Technology and Innovation Leaders Award of the Decade presented by the Women’s Economic Forum.

Ms. Dhillon is the author of the book “The OM Factor®:  A Woman’s Spiritual Guide to Leadership: 7 Essential Tools and 7 Key Traits to Cultivate for Your Success and Well-Being.  This book provides you with essential tools to deal with stressful situations in the workplace real-time, and also teaches how to cultivate key traits to limit those scenarios from arising so often.  The OM Factor has received the Bronze Medal from Axiom Business Book Awards as one of the Best Business Books of 2016 in North America.

Ms. Dhillon holds B.A. degrees in Economics and Spanish from the University of Virginia.  She contributes to The Huffington Post, Today.com & NBC Universal, Blogs and offers OM Factor related merchandise and advice

Guest Category: Business, Health & Lifestyle, Physics & Metaphysics, Science, Self Help, Spiritual, Technology
Guest Occupation: Best-selling Author, International Speaker, and the Founder of Premier Coaching
Guest Biography:

Early in his career Ken D Foster was a Security Principal and Arbitrator for the National Association of Security Dealers. He is an Entrepreneur who has many successful startups in his portfolio including retail furniture, manufacturing, real estate, 2 networking companies and a securities company he and a team started from scratch and became a 200-million-dollar a year business in less than two years.

Today, Ken is considered a National expert in in the field of Life Coaching and Mentoring. For the last 21 years, Ken has empowered countless entrepreneurs to create sustainable businesses, grow their net-worth, and have more fulfillment. He is a leading expert in startups, funding, time management, team growth and leadership development.  

He is a Best-selling Author, International Speaker, and the Founder of Premier Coaching a business coaching, and training organization. And Ken serves as President on the Governing Board of the Stars of Courage non-profit.

He conducts personal consultations at his office in San Marcos, Ca with clients throughout the US, Canada and Europe.

Guest Category: Arts, Business, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help, Spiritual
Guest Occupation: Professor/Author
Guest Biography:

Dr. Lance deHaven-Smith is a Professor in the Reubin O’D. Askew School of Public Administration and Policy at Florida State University.  He received his B.A. degree from the University of Georgia, summa cum laude, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.  A former President of the Florida Political Science Association, Dr. deHaven-Smith is the author of over a dozen books on topics ranging from religion and political philosophy to Florida government and politics.  His books on Florida include: Government in the Sunshine State (co-authored with David Colburn); Florida’s Megatrends (also co-authored with David Colburn); The Florida Voter; Environmental Concern in Florida and the Nation; The 1998 Almanac of Florida Politics (with Tom Fiedler); The 2000 Almanac of Florida Politics (also with Tom Fiedler); and The Atlas of Florida Voting and Public Opinion.  His most recently published book is The Battle for Florida, which analyzes the disputed 2000 presidential election.  He has a book forthcoming in April 2013 from the University of Texas Press titled Conspiracy Theory in America,

 Dr. deHaven-Smith’s scholarship is nationally recognized.  He has appeared on Good Morning America, the Today Show, NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, CBS Nightly News with Dan Rather, the Jim Lehrer News Hour, CNN, NPR, and other national TV and radio shows. 

 Dr. deHaven-Smith has received many awards for his teaching, research, and community service.  While still a graduate student, he won the Chastain Award from the Southern Political Science Association for the best paper presented at its Annual Convention in 1978.  His first book (Philosophical Critiques of Policy Analysis) won the Manning Dauer prize for scholarship from the University of Florida.  In 2004, he was selected by Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida’s 174 most influential people and 6 most influential scientists.  In 2006 he won FSU's Graduate Teaching Award, one of only two such awards made by the University each year.

While at FSU, Dr. deHaven-Smith has held a number of positions applying academic knowledge to problems of public policy.  He served as: Executive Director of the Citizens Commission on Cabinet Reform, which was appointed by the Governor and Cabinet; Executive Director of the Local Government Commission II, which was appointed by the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House; and Executive Director of the National Public Sector Gaming Study Commission, which was established by the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States

Dr. deHaven-Smith has led retreats, workshops, and assemblies for many communities and units of government.  He has facilitated consensus-building processes for the Florida Senate, the Florida House of Representatives, the Governor’s Office of Louisiana, the Association of Southeastern Legislators, the U.S. Bureau of Justice Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD, the largest water district in the world), Florida’s water management districts, several of Florida’s Regional Planning Councils, the Florida Department of Transportation, and numerous Florida cities and counties. 

Dr. deHaven-Smith was an infantry rifleman in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era.  He began his teaching career in 1981 as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University.  While there, he worked his way up the academic ladder to the rank of full Professor and held a number of administrative positions, including Provost of FAU’s campuses in Broward County.  He joined Florida State University in 1994.

Conspiracy Theory in America

By Lance deHaven-Smith

Asking tough questions and connecting the dots across decades of suspicious events, from the Kennedy assassinations to 9/11 and the anthrax attacks, this book raises crucial questions about the consequences of Americans’ unwillingness to suspect high government officials of criminal wrongdoing.

Guest Category: Arts, Education, History, News, Politics & Government, Theory & Conspiracy
Guest Occupation: Reiki Master/Teacher and Equine Massage Therapist
Guest Biography:

My name is Bill O’Connell. I live in a small mountain town in Colorado called Guffey. I am a Reiki Master/Teacher and an Equine Massage Therapist. I became a massage therapist in January 2013 through the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure and Massage. I initially learned Reiki levels 1 & 2 to add to my massage practice in March 2014. Little did I know then how Reiki would change my life. I thought I was just going to learn how to do energy work with horses and better my massage practice and hopefully increase my business. But Reiki had different plans for me. It changed my life! One month after being attuned to levels one & two I found myself in my first yoga class, and on that same day became a vegetarian! My path to my own healing and self-transformation had begun. From that first day of being attuned to Reiki in March 2014, it became my way of life. I loved it immediately. I have used Reiki for myself and others, including animals, every day since that first day. Reiki has also become my spiritual path. It has guided me and lifted me to new spiritual heights. I knew I had found the road I was meant to be on, the Road of Reiki!

In April 2015, I became a Reiki Master/Teacher and became an affiliate member of the Reiki Membership Association. This association is through the International Center for Reiki Training. I love teaching and sharing Reiki with others. I feel very blessed to be able to do this. I teach classes at a few different locations in Colorado, as well as do Reiki sessions for people and animals. I have also taught in Alaska and soon to teach in North Carolina. I will also travel anywhere in Colorado where we can put a class together. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in coming to a scheduled class, or having me come to your location to teach a class or classes, or if you have any questions about Reiki. I teach all levels of Reiki: Levels 1 & 2 and Advanced Reiki Training & Reiki Master Training. These classes are all Usui/Holy Fire Reiki.   

Email lighttimejourneys@yahoo.com, Phone: 719-479-4013

Guest Category: Health & Lifestyle, Alternative Health, Energy Healing
Guest Occupation: Holistic Adviser
Guest Biography:

Holistic Adviser to Women for Optimal Health, Prosperity, and Passion! Helping women get digestive relief so they feel energetic, confident about their health and look forward the future. President and CEO of Femanna: Femanna is a wellness company providing you with inspiration, education & tools that nourish your body, heart and soul. We use a combination of cutting-edge, complimentary and traditional approaches to work with you as a whole person creating long-lasting transformation.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisameisels

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Guest Category: Education, Health & Lifestyle, Psychology, Self Help
Guest Occupation: Business Development Coach
Guest Biography:

Founder and Principal at On Trac Coach

If you are a Lawyer or other legal professional and want to grow your practice or contribute to the growth of your firm, you should speak with Gary. In his 11th year as a business coach specializing in the legal industry, Gary works with Managing Partners, Partners, Associates, Law Clerks, Paralegals and Legal Assistants.

His clients come from across Canada and from large and small firms, covering numerous practice areas and at various stages in their careers. He is the first, and to-date, only Lawyer Coach in to be published in Canada, now with two books out from Carswell. "Raindance: The Business Development Guidebook for Lawyers", was published in 2012, and Raindance II: A Blueprint for Growing Your Practice was published in 2014. He is frequently called upon to speak at legal conferences and events. Gary writes a monthly column on marketing and business development for The Lawyers Weekly, entitled 'The Coach'.

Gary is deeply passionate about helping Lawyers and Law Firms think differently about the Business of Law and to capitalize on the opportunities that exist in this ever-changing marketplace. As a Coach, he takes a very practical, tactical and down-to-earth approach. Gary’s clients feed off of his entrepreneurial energy and drive, and appreciate his 'street marts.' They value his timely and frank advice. Email: gary@ontraccoach.com

Guest Category: Business, Marketing, Management, Legal, Education, Self Help, Motivational
Guest Occupation: Author, former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor.
Guest Biography:

Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. After an intensive, twenty-year spiritual quest, Dan's teaching found its form as the Peaceful Warrior's Way, expressed fully in his books and lectures. His work continues to evolve over time, to meet the needs of a changing world. Dan's thirteen books, including Way of the Peaceful Warrior, have inspired and informed millions of readers in 29 languages worldwide. The feature film, "Peaceful Warrior," starring Nick Nolte, was adapted from Dan's first book, based upon incidents from his life. Much of Dan's time is devoted to writing and speaking. His keynotes, seminars, and workshops span the generations to influence men and women from all walks of life, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, education, business, politics, sports, entertainment, and the arts.  Each of Dan's books provides a new and different facet of a Peaceful Warrior's approach to living wisely and well. In a sense, each book is another piece of the puzzle of personal and spiritual growth.

Guest Category: Arts, Business, Education, Health & Lifestyle, Physics & Metaphysics, Psychology, Self Help, Variety
Guest Occupation: President of Hancock Lumber Company
Guest Biography:

Not for Sale

Modern day Soul Quest,  journey of a businessman,  who lost his voice to find a deeper meaning of life
Losing his own voice helped him to find voice for others and how that changed the whole dynamic of his own company and became a message for the 21-century  Leadership.
 
Kevin Hancock is the President of Hancock Lumber Company. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber operates ten retail stores and three sawmills that are led by 460 employees. The company also grows trees on 12,000 acres of timberland in Southern Maine.Hancock Lumber is a multi-year recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ award. The company is also a past recipient of the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence, and the MITC ‘Exporter of the Year’ award.Kevin is a past chairman of the National Lumber and Building Materials Dealers Association as well as the Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees. Kevin is a recipient of the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice’ Award, the Habitat For Humanity ‘Spirit of Humanity’ Award, the Boy Scouts of America ‘Distinguished Citizen’ Award, and Timber Processing Magazine’s ‘Man of the Year’ Award. Kevin also spent 20 years coaching middle school basketball for the Lake Region school district.
Kevin is a graduate of Lake Region High School and Bowdoin College. He is also a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. In 2015,
 
Kevin published a book about his experiences with the Oglala Sioux Tribe titled,
Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse
The book won the 2015 National Indie Excellence Award, first place in leadership and runner-up in the spirituality category. Kevin is an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals—within a company or a community such as Pine Ridge—through listening, empowering and shared leadership.
 
But Kevin life hit an unexpected challenge:

In 2010, at the peak of the housing market collapse, he began to have trouble speaking. When he want to talk, all the muscles in his throat would spasm and contract. Worse yet, talking left him dizzy, sore and not wanting to say very much.

Later that year he was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia (SD),a rare neurological voice disorder. SD has no known cause or cure and affects only speech. The two treatments are periodic Botox injections (chemical) and seeking a deep sense of inner peace and calm (spiritual).

As a forced response to the disorder, he started talking less at work. He shared the stage more broadly, inviting others to lead meetings and events that he traditionally would have controlled himself. It didn’t take long before magical changes began taking place. He quickly saw that the company functioned better when more people led. In addition, he was able to put a bit more balance into his life and saw how that, in turn, made him more valuable and useful for others. By 2012, he came to see his voice condition as a blessing, not a curse…as an opportunity rather than a liability. The opportunity was simple yet powerful: What if we could create an organization where everybody would lead?  What if we could create an organization where every voice felt trusted, respected, important and heard? Wouldn’t an organization where everybody led outperform an organization where just a few, chosen people held all the cards?

So, they went to work establishing systems and support mechanisms designed to make everyone’s voice stronger...employee surveys, team huddles, focus groups and more.It could all be a coincidence, but in the years that followed employee engagement (as defined by employees) soared and they performance took off to new heights as well.

Around this time, Kevin fortuitously began traveling to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota (statistically the poorest place in America). Over time he learned that before the reservation era when the Lakota people were strong, most of the power in their society went to the individual. The strength, freedom, responsibility and voice of each person was encouraged through tribal values, political systems and cultural rites such as the Vision Quest. After the reservation was established, pretty much all the power in their society was rounded up and placed in the governing center…with the Great Father in Washington, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Tribal Council. Under this structure of central over-reaching, the community suffered. 

Then it struck him. 

Across time, those who hold the power have often over-reached…leaders often go too far. But around the world, the power of the individual is speaking out. Increasingly today we live in a world where each individual wants to seek and speak their own personal sense of truth., This is true for companies, churches, governments, and families.

Kevin's conclusion; In the Aquarian Age leadership is about doing less not more. It is about restraint. It is about holding the power but not using it. It’s about listening without judging or correcting. It is about being connected and aware of how others feel. 

He has come to believe that organizations that embrace each individual voice as unique and important will, over time, outperform those who cling to a more traditional view of power. All this he came to learn by losing the consistent use of his own voice. That seeming liability turned out to be a blessing. Kevin's voice disorder and his time at Pine Ridge combined to connect him more deeply with the essence of who he was and to want to help other do the same. We are all searching for our true voice. That’s the essence of being human.  When leaders talk less and listen more, they guide humanity forward. 

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Guest Category: Business, Health & Lifestyle, Kids & Family, Self Help, Variety