Wednesday, November 21, 2007

U. S. Olympian and Former Boeing 777 Flight Test Engineer Presents “Leading with Backbone and Heart” Feb. 2 & 3 in Woodinville

U. S. Olympian and Former Boeing 777 Flight Test Engineer Presents “Leading with Backbone and Heart” Feb. 2 & 3 in Woodinville

Organizational development consultancy Thrive! (www. thriveinc. com) presents “Leading with Backbone and Heart”, a two-day leadership seminar for business, government and organizational leaders, led by U. S. Olympian and former Boeing 777 flight test engineer, Feb. 2 & 3 at Willows Lodge in Woodinville.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 11, 2006

Organizational development consultancy Thrive! (www. thriveinc. com) presents “Leading with Backbone and Heart”, a two-day leadership seminar for business, government and organizational leaders, led by U. S. Olympian and former Boeing 777 flight test engineer, Feb. 2 & 3 at Willows Lodge in Woodinville.

Through this highly interactive two-day seminar, Thrive! principals CrisMarie Campbell, a 1988 Olympian and former Boeing 777 flight test engineer, and Susan Clarke, an 18-year veteran in group facilitation and conflict resolution, will guide participants through making the shift from managing to leading - developing skills to create a congruent, authentic leadership presence that aligns people around a common goal or vision.

The unique combination of Campbell’s U. S. Olympic Team, Fortune 500 experience on the Boeing 777 project, and Clarke’s personal experience battling a life-threatening illness, adds perspective to the team dynamic, bringing a unique, in-depth blend of business and personal experience to organizational problem solving.

For over seven years Thrive! has worked actively with a broad range of organizations in the public and private sector including AT&T Wireless, Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, Group Health Cooperative, Point B Solutions Group, Premera Blue Cross, Bellevue Downtown Association and Hitachi Consulting.

The public can register for this two-day hands-on leadership session by calling Thrive! at 206.720.6343. For more information please visit www. thriveinc. com Cost is $995 per person or $895 per person for groups of two or more.

WHAT: “Leading with Backbone and Heart” is a two-day leadership seminar for business, government and organizational leaders led by Olympian, MBA and former Boeing 777 flight test engineer CrisMarie Campbell and veteran group facilitator and conflict resolution specialist Susan B. Clarke. Lunch is included.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Public, business, government, education and organizational leaders at any level will benefit.

WHY ATTEND: Bottom-line, a SMART and HEALTHY company is made up of SMART and HEALTHY leaders. During this highly interactive, fast-paced two-day session is designed specifically for leaders, you will identify missing pieces in your training and education and develop skills to maximize your strengths.

WHEN: Thursday and Friday, Feb. 2 & 3, 2006 / All day

WHERE: Willows Lodge, 14580 N. E. 145th Street, Woodinville Wash. 98072. Accommodations are extra and can be arranged by calling the Willows Lodge at 877.424.3930 or visiting www. willowslodge. com

REGISTRATION: In advance by calling Thrive! at 206.720.6343. For more information please visit www. thriveinc. com Cost is $995 per person or $895 per person for groups of two or more.

About CrisMarie Campbell

CrisMarie Campbell has long understood the type of leadership and teamwork that produces extraordinary results. Growing up in a military family, being a member of the 1988 USA Olympic Team, a Flight Test engineer for Boeing’s 777 airplane, and an experienced Management Consultant for a Big Five Tax and Accounting Firm, CrisMarie has always moved in the world of teams, producing powerful results.

For the last several years, CrisMarie has focused on bridging the gap between business success and personal fulfillment. She specializes in coaching leaders, teams, and individuals to: believe what is possible, align their intention with their actions, and bring their vision into reality to create extraordinary results.

CrisMarie received both her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Washington. She also completed post-graduate work in Coaching, Change and Transition Management, Leadership Development, and Team Effectiveness.

About Susan Clarke

Susan Clarke has worked for over 18 years leading and facilitating groups, conducting conflict resolution, and teaching communication effectiveness. When she met CrisMarie in 1999, she saw how powerful these tools are when applied to a business team approach to assist leaders in leveraging the power of people in organizations.

Susan’s courageous journey, successfully battling a life threatening illness, provides her with a rich tapestry of experience and an appreciation for the paradox of life. She believes creative potential is attained through open, honest communication with curiosity of self, and other. Her specialty is navigating conflict and chaos and developing creative outcomes.

Susan received her undergraduate degree in Education from the University of Virginia, her Masters in Applied Behavioral Science through the Leadership Institute of Seattle at Bastyr University. Susan also completed post-graduate work in Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, and Visioning and Strategic Planning.

About Thrive!

Thrive! (www. thriveinc. com) is a Seattle-based organizational development firm that offers coaching, consulting, and training services aimed at creating healthy, thriving organizations, teams, and individuals.

Led by 1988 Olympian, MBA and former Boeing 777 flight test engineer CrisMarie Campbell, and group facilitator / conflict resolution specialist Susan Clarke, Thrive! applies leadership training to produce results for organizations and business teams that are struggling or losing key performers, whose change initiatives are stalling, or where politics are bogging down the culture of the organization.

With a history of leading Fortune 500, government and family-owned business teams through change, Thrive! offers working experience across multiple industries including healthcare, insurance, government, consumer products, property management, services, and manufacturing.

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