Education
- B.S. 1975 – Middle Tennessee State University.
- Major: Psychology; Minor: Business Administration and Sociology.
- Mentorship Program under Michael J. O’Connor, Ph.D.
Professional Designations
- Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
- Certified Professional Behavior Analyst (CPBA)
- Certified Professional Motivator Analyst (CPMA)
- Certified TriMetrix™ Analyst (CTA)
- Certified Training Partner for Multi Health Systems, Inc. (MHS, Inc.)
- Certified Brain Technologies Consultant
- Certified Values Centre Part 1 and Part 2 Consultant
Authorships
- The Universal Language – DISC Reference Manual. Co-Authored with Bill Bonnestetter
- Energizing People: Unleashing The Power of DISC (Available in Swedish, also bilingual English & German)
- Exploring Values: Releasing The Power of Attitudes
- The Ripple Effect: How the Global Model of Endorsement Opens Doors to Success (Available in Swedish, also bilingual English & German)
- The Journey: Quotes to Keep your Boat Afloat
- The Sea of Change: Solutions for Navigating the Disconnects in the Workplace
- Pleasure and the Quality of Life
- Chapter 2 – “The Cost of Job Dissatisfaction” co-authored with David Warburton
- Chapter 5 – “Individual Coping Strategies and Behavioral Style” co-authored with Bill Bonnestetter
- Co-Authored seven facilitator training kits in such critical areas as team building, customer service, communications, sales, and values
Distributorships and Authorized Partners
- TTI Performance Systems, Ltd.
- Everything DiSC – A Wiley Brand Partner
- Brain Technologies Corporation
- Self-Management Systems, Inc.
- Barrett Values Centre Distributor
- Psichometrics (HRD Press)
- Maximum Potential, Inc.
- Life Associates, Inc.
- Multi Health Systems, Inc., (MHS, Inc.) EQ-i™ and EQ-360™
- People Clues
Professional Awards and Achievements
TTI Performance Systems, Ltd.
- Consultant of the Year 1993
- Distributor of the Year 1990, 1992-1994, 1996
- President’s Award 1989, 1991, 1994-95, 1997-99
- “Best of the Best” Top 25, 1997-2000
- Lifetime Achievement Award, 2004
- Trainer of the Year 1994, 2002, 2012-2013
- The Visionary Forum Group 2013-2014
- The Chairman’s Club, 2000 – 2016
- Bud Bowers Contributor of the Year 2016
Inscape Publishing
- Senior Gold Consultant, 2000
- Sapphire Award, 2001
- Sapphire Award, 2002
- Ruby Award, 2003 – 2007
- Sapphire Award, 2008
- Sapphire Award, 2009
- Sapphire Award, 2010
- Opal Award, 2011
Carlson Learning Company
- Bronze, Silver, or Gold Sales Awards 1985-1993
- Gold Consultant, 1996 and 1999
Performax Systems International, Inc.
- Research and Development Sammy Award 1989
WAGA-TV FOX 5 Atlanta Television
- Guest Commentator on Good Day Atlanta 2009
Other Awards
- Selected by Women Looking Ahead News Magazine as one of the 100 most powerful and influential women business owners in Georgia, 2000, 2001 and 2002
- Honoree for 100 Most Powerful and Influential Women in Atlanta, 2008
- Georgia Secretary of State
– Goodwill Ambassador Corporation
– Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award 2004 - 2nd Annual Women of Distinction Award Recipient 2007 from Chick-fil-A and Russell Athletic
- Tyrone Business Award 2009
- AVPRIDE Diamonds in the Rough Award 2015
Professional Involvement
- Cunard Cruise Lines lecturer for passengers from 1997-2000
- Trained over 640 organizations and over 60,000 people throughout the world
– Click here to visit the client list for Competitive Edge
Community Involvement
- Past President, American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)
- Member, Georgia Adult Education Association
- Business Associate of the Year for ABWA 1985, 1996
- Woman of the Year for ABWA, 1997, 2013
- Mentor for the Mentor Exchange Program for four years
- Mentor, Board of Directors Network
- Volunteer Mentor, Institute of Management Consultants, Georgia
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