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Debra Pestrak
Debra Pestrak, an expert on top performers, and author of the "Playing with the Big Boys & Girls" book series, offers insights and useful information that can be used immediately. She relates with her audience members with her natural and engaging presentation style, using real life examples which inspire people to take action to get what they want in life. Debra energetically conveys her 20 years of top performer research, sales, and personal success as to what it takes to play with the big boys and girls in life. Debra shares critical skills and strategies for real results, right now.
Dorothy M. Van Steinburg
Dorothy M. (Dottie) Van Steinburg – Served over 30 years in the area of Federal human resources management, training, and career development for the Department of Energy. She designed and developed creative and innovative solutions for human resources management issues, curriculum design, and lead the design/development of major agency Professional, Technical, and Executive Development programs. Dottie received many Peer, Team, Leadership and Training Officers Conference (TOC) awards for her work, including the DOE, “Secretary’s Gold Award.” Currently, Dottie serves as the Communications Director for the Maryland Chapter of the national American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). Recently, as President & CEO, she founded Van Steinburg Enterprises, LLC --a training and human resources management consulting firm. She is certified by the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and is pursuing the new ASTD Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) certification. Dottie achieved her Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Management and also Art from Hood College, Frederick, Md. where she is currently President, Executive Board of Alumnae/i. She is also very active on other education and arts Boards of Directors in Frederick, Maryland.
Douglas Sawin
Dr. Sawin offers strategic guidance and empowering support for female leaders. Since women in business often work in a culture that has been traditionally dominated by men, he helps women bring their values and voice more powerfully and effectively for maximum performance and job satisfaction.
Dr. Kathleen Hall
Dr. Kathleen Hall, world-renowned stress and work-life balance expert is the founder and CEO of The Stress Institute and Alter Your Life. During times of stress and crisis: West Virginia coal miner tragedy, Hurricane Katrina aftermath, Canadian Air France crash, London terrorist bombing, and the Runaway Bride, national television, print and radio media consistently seek her authoritative knowledge, information and direction.
