Kevin Cashman
Katie CooneyRenée Garpestad
Bill McCarthyAnne Tessien
The professionals at LeaderSource are accomplished speakers and presenters on leadership development, organizational development, teambuilding, purpose, personal awareness, resilience, wellness, authenticity, interpersonal relationships, and related topics.
Please contact Renée Garpestad at (612) 746-5170 to discuss your interest in having any of the following professionals participate as a speaker or presenter at your event:
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Kevin Cashman
Founder and President, LeaderSource
Expert on Transformational Leadership
Author of two Business Best Sellers
Leadership from the Inside Out
Professional Speaker: Kevin Cashman has been motivating, educating and inspiring people through his leadership presentations for more than 25 years. His audiences have included: senior-level executives, general management, as well as human resource, organizational development and management consulting professionals. He is known as an engaging speaker and facilitator who blends real-life stories with interactive exercises to give his audiences an authentic taste of growth and transformation.
Representative Topics: Professional and Personal Transformation; Leadership; Executive Development; Coaching; Career Development; Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace.
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Representative Topics: Professional and Personal Transformation; Leadership; Executive Development; Coaching; Career Development; Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace.
Selected Titles:
- The Art and Science of Leadership Development and Coaching
- Leadership from the Inside Out…and from the Outside In
- Authentic Leadership: Growing as a Person to Grow as a Leader
- Building Resilience as a Leader in Challenging Times
- Leader as Coach; Coach as Leader
- Leading On-Purpose
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Recent and Upcoming Engagements:
2008:- Novartis Leadership Conferences —Keynote Speaker and Facilitator, Switzerland, January 24-26, 2008; March 27-29, 2008; July 10-12, 2008; September 5-7, 2008; September 11-13, 2008; and December 18-20, 2008.
- Conference Board Coaching Conference —Pre-Conference and Keynote Speaker, New York, New York, January 28, 2008.
- Novartis Global Oncology —Keynote Speaker, Cancun, Mexico, February 27, 2008.
- Novartis Region Europe Leadership Team– Oncology —Keynote Speaker, Cancun, Mexico, February 28, 2008.
- PRSM —Keynote Speaker, Orlando, FL, April 14, 2008.
- Carlson Business School Executive Development Center, Authentic Leadership Program—Co-Keynote Speaker/Facilitator, November 17-19, 2008.
- Novartis Leadership Conferences — Keynote Speaker and Facilitator, Basel, Switzerland, January 19-21, 2007; January 25-27, 2007; September 7-9, 2007; and October 19-21, 2007.
- United Way of America Leadership Conference - Keynote Speaker, Alexandria, VA, February 26-28, 2007.
- Balance Innovations Leadership Program - Keynote Speaker, Kansas City, KS, April 23, 2007.
- PRSM —Keynote Speaker, Austin, TX, April 24, 2007.
- Novartis ASPIRE—Keynote Speaker and Facilitator, Strasbourg, France, May 10-11, 2007; Basel, Switzerland, October 8-10, 2007; and October 30-31, 2007.
- Hennepin County Bar Association—Keynote Speaker, Minneapolis, MN, June 1, 2007.
- Aviva Leadership Academy—Keynote Speaker and Facilitator, Fontainbleau, France, June 11-12, 2007 and November 8-9, 2007.
- Andersen Corporation, Top One Leadership Development Program - Keynote Speaker, June 25, 2007.
- Cargill—Keynote Speaker, Wayzata, MN, July 17, 2007.
- Korn/Ferry International Talent Management Conference, Enhancing Management Performance Through Leadership Development, Featured Speaker, “The Art and Science of Coaching,” Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile, August, 2007.
- University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business Executive Development Center, Authentic Leadership Program - Co-Keynote Speaker/Factilitator, November 14-15, 2007.
- Lominger International, St Louis Park MN, Minneapolis Human Resource User Meeting: The Art and Science of Talent Management - Keynote Speaker, November 14-15, 2007.
- Novartis Leadership Conferences —Keynote Speaker and Facilitator, Switzerland, January 4, 2006 (New Jersey); January 13-15, 2006; January 23-24, 2006 (New Jersey); February 17-19, 2006; April 3, 2006 (New Jersey); August 4-6, 2006; August 14-16, 2006; September 8-10, 2006; December 8-10, 2006; and December 15-17, 2006.
- HealthCare Business Women’s Association —Keynote Speaker, Switzerland, February 3, 2006.
- University of Minnesota —Keynote Speaker, Minnesota Management Institute, March 5, March 10 and May 5, 2006.
- Children’s Hospitals & Clinics —Keynote Speaker, March 30, 2006.
- CSC Creating Great Places to Work Conference —Keynote Speaker, Singapore, April 17-19, 2006.
- Datacard Team Leadership Program — Keynote Speaker, Minneapolis, MN, May 1-3, 2006.
- HGA —Keynote Speaker, July 10, 2006.
- Sandoz Team Leadership Program —Keynote Speaker, Munich, Germany, July 13-14, 2006
- Deloitte 100 Wise Women Conference —Keynote Speaker, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, September 28, 2006.
- Carlson Business School Executive Development Center, Authentic Leadership Program —Co-Keynote Speaker/Facilitator, October 31 – November 1, 2006.
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Katie Cooney, M.A.
Client Partner , LeaderSourceAuthor, “Reducing Stress and Restoring Capacity: The Practices of Resilience,” M World, magazine of the American Management Association, June, 2006.
Co-author, “Awareness Before Action,” Personal Excellence.
Co-author, Resumes that Get Attention….Interviews that Get Offers.
Professional Speaker: Katie is a thoughtful speaker and spontaneous facilitator who enjoys learning as she draws forth learning in her audience. Katie draws on her deep experience as a career and resilience coach to help her listeners and participants discover what is true about themselves through the materials she presents. An experienced facilitator, Katie will soon join the staff of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota as an adjunct instructor in coaching.
Representative Topics: Personal Awareness; Career Purpose; Restoring Resilience.
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Representative Topics: Personal Awareness; Career Purpose; Restoring Resilience.
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- Expressing Purpose in the Organization
- A Personal Plan for Balance
- The Practices of Resilience
- Stress Awareness and Reduction
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Recent and Upcoming Engagements:
2007:- Adjunct Program Instructor, “Spirituality and Human Development in Coaching and Team Building,” Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Fall, 2007.
- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Conference, “A Personal Plan for Balance,” Breakout Session Presenter, Minneapolis, MN, April 28, 2006.
- Student Loan Finance Corporation Team Building Session, “MBTI for Team Building and Stress Awareness,” teleconference presenter, Minneapolis, MN, August 30 and September 9, 2005.
- Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, Stress Reduction and Team Building Seminar, Presenter and Facilitator, April 19 and May 12, 2005.
- Saint John’s University Leadership Group Training, Core Purpose, second facilitator, Minneapolis, MN, April 8, 2005.
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Renée Garpestad, Ed.D.
Client Partner , LeaderSourceAuthor, Golf and Leader Development: A Grounded Theory Study (dissertation).
Co-author, “Discover the Leader in You,” Executive Excellence.
Professional Speaker: An energetic and engaging speaker, Dr. Renée Garpestad draws on her excellent organizational experience, as well as her relationships with LeaderSource’s client organizations, as she explores the challenges of leadership and team development. Renée is also adjunct instructor in International Leadership and Management for the University of St. Thomas, who has spoken and taught leadership classes to executives in the US, Greece and Taiwan.
Representative Topics: Leadership Development; Leadership in Organizations; Coaching; Team Development.
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Representative Topics: Leadership Development; Leadership in Organizations; Coaching; Team Development.
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- Transformational Coaching–Transformational Leadership
- Personal Leadership Development: Going Beyond What Is
- Best Practices in Leadership Development
- Leadership Development Workshop for Individuals and Teams
- Redefining Leadership for Philanthropic Leaders
- Developing and Coaching Authentic Teams
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Recent and Upcoming Engagements:
2005:- Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America Large Agency Symposium, Workshop Facilitator, Tampa, FL, January 21, 2005.
- The 1% Club, Board Meeting, Luncheon Speaker, Minneapolis, MN, March 16, 2005.
- Nursefinders Performance Club 2003, Keynote Speaker, Sundance, UT, February 27, 2004.
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Bill McCarthy, M.B.A.
Client Partner , LeaderSourceAuthor, “Leading Creativity,” Executive Excellence.
Professional Speaker: As a speaker, facilitator, and former teacher Bill McCarthy brings experience and enthusiasm to his speaking and seminar engagements. Bill works with executives in the US and Europe to develop creative, resilient leaders and leadership teams that live out trust and accountability. In addition to his work with corporations, Bill is adept at addressing the needs of leaders in the non-profit community, especially those in education.
Representative Topics: Authentic Leadership; Coaching: Creativity and Innovation; Executive Development; Navigating Change; Building and Maintaining Trust; Professional and Personal Development; Aligning Culture and Leadership with Strategic Goals.
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Representative Topics: Authentic Leadership; Coaching: Creativity and Innovation; Executive Development; Navigating Change; Building and Maintaining Trust; Professional and Personal Development; Aligning Culture and Leadership with Strategic Goals.
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- Creativity and Leadership
- Leadership from the Inside Out
- Building and Maintaining Trusting Relationships
- Managing Through Chaos
- Leadership: The Challenge of Earning Followers in an Era of Consumerism
- Transformational Leadership–Transformational Coaching
- Team Building: Shared Goals and Personal Accountability
- The Successful New Leader
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Recent and Upcoming Engagements:
2008:- The Power of Team Conference (Keynote Speaker), Madden's on Gull Lake, Brainerd, MN, May 14, 2008.
- Cray Research Leadership Summit (Keynote Speaker, Oak Ridge Conference Center, Chaska, MN, January 25, 2008.
- Arts and Cultural Policy Group (Panelist), Leadership Turnover and New Directions, McKnight Foundation, Minneapolis MN, January 17th, 2008.
- Boston Financial Client Forum, Chicago, IL – Keynote Speaker, “The Future of Leadership,” September 19, 2006.
- Leadership Development, State Street Bank Wealth Management Services, Boston, MN May 9-11, 2006.
- Leadership Team Development, DataCard Corporation, Minneapolis, MN, May 1-3, 2006.
- Reading from “Past and Future Sins,” poetry published by Trilobite Press, University of North Texas, April 18, 2006.
- University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, Minneapolis, MN, “Personal Leadership,” March, 2005.
- College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University Leadership Group Meeting, Plymouth, MN April 8, 2005.
- Novartis Medical Nutrition Leadership Program, Minneapolis, MN, April 26, 2005.
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Minneapolis, MN, June 15-17, 2005.
- The National Conference of State Legislatures, The Whole Message: Full Communication for Leaders", Chicago, IL, September 8, 2005.
- Minnesota Council for Quality, "Leadership and the Succession Planning Process" Minneapolis, MN, October 6, 2005.
- University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute, Annual MHA Conference, Keynote Speaker, October 1, 2004.
- St. Paul Public Schools, “Creating a Culture of Trust,” October 11, 2004.
- State Street Corporation Leadership Conferences, Boston, MA, October, 8-10, 2004; London, England, November 8-10, 2004.
- Novartis Leadership Conferences, Seville, Spain, November 25-26, 2004; Basel, Switzerland, December 6-8, 2004.
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Professional Speaker: Anne Tessien is an experienced, engaging speaker and facilitator who has addressed audiences and led workshops in Europe and the US. Focused on leaders who seek to align their competencies, values, work, and personal lives, Anne is frequently called upon to address the topic of building resilience in individual leaders, leadership teams, and the larger organization.
Representative Topics: Personal and Professional Resilience; Life Balance; Interpersonal Effectiveness.
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Representative Topics: Personal and Professional Resilience; Life Balance; Interpersonal Effectiveness.
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- The Resilient Leader
- Authentic Communication – Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Life Balance: Taking Charge of Your Life
- The Three Cs of Life Balance
- Minimizing Stress; Building Resilience
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Recent and Upcoming Engagements:
2006:- “Resilience: Attaining It and Sustaining It,” Minnesota Career Development Association Annual Conference, University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul, MN, April 21, 2006.
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Minneapolis, MN, June 15-17, 2005.
- 2005 CFO Workgroup, The Collaborative – September 13-14, 2005.
- St. Olaf Alumni Networking Breakfast, "Executive and Team Coaching: Leadership Development and Career Transition," September 23, 2005.