Speakers Network
SME Cleveland is proud to provide information on member speakers who can educate companies/groups on sales, marketing and networking topics. Please contact the speaker directly if you would like to have them speaker to your group.
To be listed in the directory, one must be a SME Cleveland member. Please forward your information to director@smecleveland.com if you would like to be included on the Speaker's page.
As a salesperson and a client of Sandler Training, Jim saw what kind of difference it can make in terms of pure sales results. He experienced it first hand and had seen it for more than eight years in other Sandler Training clients who attended training with him.
Providing the same training to others as a member of the Sandler Training team, he has confirmed his belief over and over again that the system simply works. Today he is helping others be more effective at prospecting, learn how to shorten sales cycles, increase their closing percentages, increase profitability and, in general, be more effective sales professionals.
He offers nationally proven training from Sandler Training and assessment tools from The Devine Group and Extended DISC. CEOs and executives rely on his expertise and knowledge of why companies don't hit their goals to help them clarify strategies and "to get out of their own way" to achieve the next level of success.
One of Kordell's client said, watching Kordell present is like watching popcorn pop . . . without the lid. Engaging, high energy, and humorous, his fast paced and motivating presentations connect with groups who want increase sales, inspiring leadership and powerful customer experiences. The author of 3 books, Norton is a Certified Speaking Professional of the National Speakers Association and is the Past President of the Ohio Chapter.
His consulting firm works with organization internationally like PNC Bank, L'Oreal, American Family Insurance, Microsoft, University Hospitals and others. He has been an adjunct faculty member to more than 7 universities and colleges. A former senior executive with several multibillion dollar organizations in marketing, sales, human resources and organizational development.
His informative material is jam packed with insights and practices that will help grow your organization. As a speaker, he is one who constantly gets the highest marks for his presentations and requests that meeting planners "bring him back . . . but give him more time."
Marilee has been a trainer and training consultant with Dale Carnegie Training since 1995. She has won two international sales awards and worked with hundreds of businesses in northeast Ohio in professional development for their greatest asset -- their people. Marilee is passionate about helping people grow their skills and overcome fears. Her workshops are fun and interactive, as well as team-building.
Nancy provides consultation in directing the marketing, branding, communications and public relations challenges for companies seeking to build, manage and/or recapture their industry leadership positions. In addition to her extensive knowledge in brand development, she has experience in the communications handling of plant explosions, chemical spills, gas leaks, company espionage and disgruntled employees.
Nancy has trained more than 300 executives and middle managers in proactive media awareness in critical steps to take when a crisis develops and the reporters are calling and knocking on the door.
In addition, Nancy's coaching and training include facilitating focus groups on branding and market analysis to assist clients in defining trends and perceptions. She also is an affiliate instructor at the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management where she conducts executive seminars on Crisis Media Relations and Business & Marketing Strategy: Creating Actionable Plans. She has also conducted executive seminars at Cleveland State University and Lake Erie College.
(As a professional speaker, Phil doesn't generally speak for free. However, he does deliver occasional pro bono presentations for targeted professional organizations.)
Phil Stella is a valued resource for business leaders who want to communicate confidently. He empowers them to communicate more concisely, credibly and confidently in the workplace when they present, write, interact with colleagues or customers or network. They value his insight and perspective as a consultant, trainer or executive coach.
He has been a very popular speaker for client and association events around the country for over 20 years. Locally, he has spoken at SME/University, the COSE Small Business Conference, HR Star Conference, Heights Regional Chamber Business Breakfast Series and Lake Communicators. Phil is the COSE MindSpring editor for Networking Strategies and a senior faculty at the Cleveland Campuses of the University of Phoenix and DeVry University. An award-winning writer, he has authored over 300 articles in a variety of local and national business and association printed and electronic publications.

