Working to Create exceptional Lives & Organizations
Summary
I have dedicated my career to developing individuals and organizations for success. Nothing brings me more satisfaction than knowing I have been part of the process of helping individuals and organizations succeed.
Is your career aligned with your highest values?
Is your organization thriving and successful?
It's my drive to help you succeed in what's important to you. I'm dedicated to helping you become the best person you can be and help your organization achieve its highest goals.
My expertise lies in creating clarity, setting strategy, and implementing effective action so you can thrive in your work and life.
Strategic Communications | Sales Presentations | Organizational Change Management | Web-Based Programs | Group Facilitation| Leadership Coaching | Career Development | Executive Assessments
Career Timeline
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BSW, Social Work/Psychology, Bethel University
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MA, Mgmt Consulting/Organizational Leadership, Alfred Adler Graduate School
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Traveling Manager, FranklinCovey
Internal consulting role tasked to assess under performing stores, implement change strategies and training to increase store performance and profitability. Created corrective action plans for district manager to implement. Trained employees and managers on operations, sales, and customer service.
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Principal Consultant/Founder, Life Vision Minnesota
Consulted individuals and teams on career development, leadership competencies, and career transitions. Created and delivered workshops focusing on personal performance, paradigm shifts, and professional advancement.
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Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America
Guide youth in becoming their best selves, great citizens, and contributors to our communities. Lead youth in outdoor activities, meetings, and camps to maximize fun, learning, and friendships.
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Senior Management Consultant, Right Management
Provide career management and transition coaching and consulting to top-level executives, individual contributors, and organizations. Design and deliver customized workshops focusing on changing psychological perspectives that impedes professional and organizational growth. Provide strategies and consulting for individuals and organizations to effectively manage change in complex environments.
Proudest Accomplishment
I have created content to help people transform the way they look at themselves and the world.
Experience Highlights
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Highlight Title
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Traveling Manager
FranklinCovey
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Principal Consultant/Founder
Life Vision Minnesota
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Committee Member/Den Leader
Boy Scouts of America
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Senior Management Consultant
Right Management
Education Highlights
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BSW, Social Work/Psychology
Bethel University
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MA, Management Consulting/Organizational Leadership
Alfred Adler Graduate School
Causes
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Child Sponsor
World Vision
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Parent Advisor/Committee Member
Boy Scouts of America
Interests
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Trail Running and Ultra Marathons
Getting outside in nature is my favorite activity
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Downhill and Nordic Skiing
Making the best out of the beauty of winter
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Heath and Wellness
Creating Mental and Behavioral Strategies for health and happiness.
Results
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196k
visits to my blog dennisbird.org since jan 2014 -
4.85
Average facilitation score on a 5 point scale -
+5000
attendees: Created maintaining optimism webinar
Skills
- Executive coaching
- Personal Development
- Workshop Facilitation
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Management Consulting
- Communication Strategies
- Career Development
Questions & Answers
Why would people or companies want to hire you?
If you want to be your best self, personally and professionally or if you are a company that will invest in their employees success, then I will be your advocate and coach dedicated to your goals.
What provides you the most energy?
I am most energized when I am communicating through written or spoken words about ideas and concepts that can change our thinking and improve our lives.
What kind of person do you like to work with?
I love working with people who are open and honest; who are open to instruction and who are willing to question themselves and their beliefs.
When do you know if your work has meaning?
I know I have done good work when I've connected with people about matters that are important them and have provided them with the coaching and feedback they need to achieve their goals.
Blog
You Are Not Paid For Your Time
There is a misconception that we are paid for our time. This is understandable especially if you work by the hour. But there is a broader truth.
We are not paid for our time. We are paid for the value we bring during that time.
When you are applying for a new job or looking for a promotion the best thing you can do is communicate the value you bring. Many people call this your branding statement. If you work in marketing, then you may get that concept. For the rest of us, a branding...
