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It’s all about communications.

Have you ever noticed how many of the stickiest problems in life result from ineffective communication? I first discovered this about family matters more than 25 years ago when I was a practicing family counselor.

In the twenty years since, I have found that the same principles hold true for organizations of all kinds. What is the common thread? People. We all react predictably when faced with uncertainty and change, whether at home, in the workplace, or somewhere else.

“I have worked with Sandy in a variety of ways over the last 20 years. He has served as a keynote speaker at company functions as well as developed fun, effective curriculum for staff retreats. He is knowledgeable, versatile and credible. In particular, his understanding of today's organizational challenges combined with an energetic, interactive teaching style make him an asset to any work environment.”

Cindy McConkey, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Scripps Networks

I can help the people in your organization understand important human interaction issues at hand and focus their energy toward initiating and communicating needed improvements. These improvements are important in improving operational efficiency and enhancing the bottom line. I can address these issues as a keynote speaker, motivational speaker, in formal training classes, as a facilitator, or as an executive coach. I customize my approach to your specific issues and needs.

In many ways, I am a bridge builder. I help build bridges between managers and employees, companies and their customers, men and women, people of different ages, and among employee team members.

Timely issues I am currently addressing with a wide range of clients from all sectors of the economy, including healthcare, government, manufacturing, and communications, include:

Change and Innovation
Customer Service
Team and Trust Building
Gender Differences
Getting and Keeping Talent
Balance In Life Amid Professional Pressures
Leadership/Management Development

If you have an issue or concern that involves personnel interaction, let’s talk. No obligation, of course.


 

Recent Client Visits

World Travel
Dallas, TX
Keynote address: “Remaining Sane in Times of Change and Transition”

Team Health
Orlando, FL
Keynote address: “Rediscovering the Power of Purpose”

U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge Operations
Oak Ridge, TN
Teambuilding Seminar

Curran Contracting
Chicago, IL
Creating Customers for Life Seminar”

Knoxville Marketing Association
Knoxville, TN
“How We Buy – Marketing  to Different Genders”

Pizza Hut Corp.
Dallas, TX
“High Impact Presentations Skills”

National Nuclear Security Administration & Y-12 Nuclear Weapons Facility
Gatlinburg, TN
Facilitate 10-Year Strategic Plan

Crossville Inc.
Ft Lauderdale, FL
“Strategies in Acquiring, Hiring and Retaining Talented Sales Professionals”

Panera Bread Co.
Knoxville, TN
“Managing Diverse Age Groups…The New-Look Workplace”

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Richland, WA
“Developing a High Performance Team”

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Knoxville, TN
“The Art of Thinking Together… Dialogue as Communication Tool”

ALLMEDS Electronic Records Co.
Nashville, TN
“Managing Change and Innovation”

K-25 Federal Credit Union
Oak Ridge, TN
“Creating Customers for Life”

Knoxville Airport Authority
Knoxville, TN
“How to Relate to Upset/Irate Customers”

EZEM Pharmaceutical
Montréal Canada

“Managing Change and Communication in Turbulent Times”

Bristol Myers Squibb
Princeton, NJ
Executive Coaching