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Meridith Elliot Powell

Book Description

Own It: Redefining Responsibility provides new and innovative solutions to one of today’s most pressing challenges – employee engagement. Top leaders share their strategies and secrets for how to gain competitive advantage by attracting, developing and retaining top talent; and successful employees shares their ideas for how to get above the white noise and become the employee companies strive to keep.

About the Author

“High energy, high impact and highly motivating,” that is Meridith Elliott Powell, founder and owner of MotionFirst. An internationally certified coach, keynote speaker, and business development expert, Meridith is known in the industry as a catalyst and someone who makes things happen!

An award winning business owner, Meridith’s unique background includes high level leadership and executive positions in sales, marketing and finance. Her signature style and her ability to rapidly connect with people make her a sought after speaker, coach and strategist. She is the author of three books, 42 Rules To Turn Prospects Into Customers, and Mastering the Art of Success, and she recently released her third, Winning In The Trust & Value Economy, in January of 2013; a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards. She recently signed with her publisher for her fourth book, Stop Enabling, Start Engaging a guide to designing professional cultures that inspire ownership at every level and profits at every turn!

Meridith is the host of the podcast Secrets To Success, and the BrightTalk series The Client Connection, both programs showcase leaders in the areas of business connections, development and growth. In addition, she is a featured columnist for SOLDLAB, ReCharge, The Sales Executive Magazine, and Sales and Service Excellence magazines. In addition, she is a blogger for The Women’s Advisors Forum and has been featured in and on the cover of several publications including American Management Association and American Banker. And her client list includes Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

A gifted and charismatic speaker, Meridith’s clients rave about her ability to consistently combine high quality content, audience engagement and serious fun! She is a highly requested speaker that makes an impact. With an expertise in the fields of client engagement, employee ownership and business growth, Meridith shares the secrets people need to know to Plug Into The Power of Connection and move their businesses and their lives to profitability. An internationally certified coach and strategist, Meridith helps her clients master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment. Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, International Coach Federation, Co-Chair of the Coaching Professional Experts Group, and the American Society of Training and Development.

She is gold master certified in Strategic Planning by the Haines Centre, and the University of San Diego. Having completed master level courses and exams, Meridith is among a handful of strategists to hold this certification. A master certified Human Behavior Specialist; her certification permits her to work as an instructor, coach and specialist in this area. In addition, Meridith is an internationally certified coach, and has pursued second level certification in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The combination of business coaching certification and EQ certification gives her an amazing ability to support her clients in their efforts to master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment.|“High energy, high impact and highly motivating,” that is Meridith Elliott Powell, founder and owner of MotionFirst. An internationally certified coach, keynote speaker, and business development expert, Meridith is known in the industry as a catalyst and someone who makes things happen!

An award winning business owner, Meridith’s unique background includes high level leadership and executive positions in sales, marketing and finance. Her signature style and her ability to rapidly connect with people make her a sought after speaker, coach and strategist. She is the author of three books, 42 Rules To Turn Prospects Into Customers, and Mastering the Art of Success, and she recently released her third, Winning In The Trust & Value Economy, in January of 2013; a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards. She recently signed with her publisher for her fourth book, Stop Enabling, Start Engaging a guide to designing professional cultures that inspire ownership at every level and profits at every turn!

Meridith is the host of the podcast Secrets To Success, and the BrightTalk series The Client Connection, both programs showcase leaders in the areas of business connections, development and growth. In addition, she is a featured columnist for SOLDLAB, ReCharge, The Sales Executive Magazine, and Sales and Service Excellence magazines. In addition, she is a blogger for The Women’s Advisors Forum and has been featured in and on the cover of several publications including American Management Association and American Banker. And her client list includes Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

A gifted and charismatic speaker, Meridith’s clients rave about her ability to consistently combine high quality content, audience engagement and serious fun! She is a highly requested speaker that makes an impact. With an expertise in the fields of client engagement, employee ownership and business growth, Meridith shares the secrets people need to know to Plug Into The Power of Connection and move their businesses and their lives to profitability. An internationally certified coach and strategist, Meridith helps her clients master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment. Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, International Coach Federation, Co-Chair of the Coaching Professional Experts Group, and the American Society of Training and Development.

She is gold master certified in Strategic Planning by the Haines Centre, and the University of San Diego. Having completed master level courses and exams, Meridith is among a handful of strategists to hold this certification. A master certified Human Behavior Specialist; her certification permits her to work as an instructor, coach and specialist in this area. In addition, Meridith is an internationally certified coach, and has pursued second level certification in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The combination of business coaching certification and EQ certification gives her an amazing ability to support her clients in their efforts to master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment.|“High energy, high impact and highly motivating,” that is Meridith Elliott Powell, founder and owner of MotionFirst. An internationally certified coach, keynote speaker, and business development expert, Meridith is known in the industry as a catalyst and someone who makes things happen!

An award winning business owner, Meridith’s unique background includes high level leadership and executive positions in sales, marketing and finance. Her signature style and her ability to rapidly connect with people make her a sought after speaker, coach and strategist. She is the author of three books, 42 Rules To Turn Prospects Into Customers, and Mastering the Art of Success, and she recently released her third, Winning In The Trust & Value Economy, in January of 2013; a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards. She recently signed with her publisher for her fourth book, Stop Enabling, Start Engaging a guide to designing professional cultures that inspire ownership at every level and profits at every turn!

Meridith is the host of the podcast Secrets To Success, and the BrightTalk series The Client Connection, both programs showcase leaders in the areas of business connections, development and growth. In addition, she is a featured columnist for SOLDLAB, ReCharge, The Sales Executive Magazine, and Sales and Service Excellence magazines. In addition, she is a blogger for The Women’s Advisors Forum and has been featured in and on the cover of several publications including American Management Association and American Banker. And her client list includes Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

A gifted and charismatic speaker, Meridith’s clients rave about her ability to consistently combine high quality content, audience engagement and serious fun! She is a highly requested speaker that makes an impact. With an expertise in the fields of client engagement, employee ownership and business growth, Meridith shares the secrets people need to know to Plug Into The Power of Connection and move their businesses and their lives to profitability. An internationally certified coach and strategist, Meridith helps her clients master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment. Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, International Coach Federation, Co-Chair of the Coaching Professional Experts Group, and the American Society of Training and Development.

She is gold master certified in Strategic Planning by the Haines Centre, and the University of San Diego. Having completed master level courses and exams, Meridith is among a handful of strategists to hold this certification. A master certified Human Behavior Specialist; her certification permits her to work as an instructor, coach and specialist in this area. In addition, Meridith is an internationally certified coach, and has pursued second level certification in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The combination of business coaching certification and EQ certification gives her an amazing ability to support her clients in their efforts to master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment.|“High energy, high impact and highly motivating,” that is Meridith Elliott Powell, founder and owner of MotionFirst. An internationally certified coach, keynote speaker, and business development expert, Meridith is known in the industry as a catalyst and someone who makes things happen!

An award winning business owner, Meridith’s unique background includes high level leadership and executive positions in sales, marketing and finance. Her signature style and her ability to rapidly connect with people make her a sought after speaker, coach and strategist. She is the author of three books, 42 Rules To Turn Prospects Into Customers, and Mastering the Art of Success, and she recently released her third, Winning In The Trust & Value Economy, in January of 2013; a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards. She recently signed with her publisher for her fourth book, Stop Enabling, Start Engaging a guide to designing professional cultures that inspire ownership at every level and profits at every turn!

Meridith is the host of the podcast Secrets To Success, and the BrightTalk series The Client Connection, both programs showcase leaders in the areas of business connections, development and growth. In addition, she is a featured columnist for SOLDLAB, ReCharge, The Sales Executive Magazine, and Sales and Service Excellence magazines. In addition, she is a blogger for The Women’s Advisors Forum and has been featured in and on the cover of several publications including American Management Association and American Banker. And her client list includes Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

A gifted and charismatic speaker, Meridith’s clients rave about her ability to consistently combine high quality content, audience engagement and serious fun! She is a highly requested speaker that makes an impact. With an expertise in the fields of client engagement, employee ownership and business growth, Meridith shares the secrets people need to know to Plug Into The Power of Connection and move their businesses and their lives to profitability. An internationally certified coach and strategist, Meridith helps her clients master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment. Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, International Coach Federation, Co-Chair of the Coaching Professional Experts Group, and the American Society of Training and Development.

She is gold master certified in Strategic Planning by the Haines Centre, and the University of San Diego. Having completed master level courses and exams, Meridith is among a handful of strategists to hold this certification. A master certified Human Behavior Specialist; her certification permits her to work as an instructor, coach and specialist in this area. In addition, Meridith is an internationally certified coach, and has pursued second level certification in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The combination of business coaching certification and EQ certification gives her an amazing ability to support her clients in their efforts to master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment.|“High energy, high impact and highly motivating,” that is Meridith Elliott Powell, founder and owner of MotionFirst. An internationally certified coach, keynote speaker, and business development expert, Meridith is known in the industry as a catalyst and someone who makes things happen!

An award winning business owner, Meridith’s unique background includes high level leadership and executive positions in sales, marketing and finance. Her signature style and her ability to rapidly connect with people make her a sought after speaker, coach and strategist. She is the author of three books, 42 Rules To Turn Prospects Into Customers, and Mastering the Art of Success, and she recently released her third, Winning In The Trust & Value Economy, in January of 2013; a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards. She recently signed with her publisher for her fourth book, Stop Enabling, Start Engaging a guide to designing professional cultures that inspire ownership at every level and profits at every turn!

Meridith is the host of the podcast Secrets To Success, and the BrightTalk series The Client Connection, both programs showcase leaders in the areas of business connections, development and growth. In addition, she is a featured columnist for SOLDLAB, ReCharge, The Sales Executive Magazine, and Sales and Service Excellence magazines. In addition, she is a blogger for The Women’s Advisors Forum and has been featured in and on the cover of several publications including American Management Association and American Banker. And her client list includes Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

A gifted and charismatic speaker, Meridith’s clients rave about her ability to consistently combine high quality content, audience engagement and serious fun! She is a highly requested speaker that makes an impact. With an expertise in the fields of client engagement, employee ownership and business growth, Meridith shares the secrets people need to know to Plug Into The Power of Connection and move their businesses and their lives to profitability. An internationally certified coach and strategist, Meridith helps her clients master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment. Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, International Coach Federation, Co-Chair of the Coaching Professional Experts Group, and the American Society of Training and Development.

She is gold master certified in Strategic Planning by the Haines Centre, and the University of San Diego. Having completed master level courses and exams, Meridith is among a handful of strategists to hold this certification. A master certified Human Behavior Specialist; her certification permits her to work as an instructor, coach and specialist in this area. In addition, Meridith is an internationally certified coach, and has pursued second level certification in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The combination of business coaching certification and EQ certification gives her an amazing ability to support her clients in their efforts to master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment.|“High energy, high impact and highly motivating,” that is Meridith Elliott Powell, founder and owner of MotionFirst. An internationally certified coach, keynote speaker, and business development expert, Meridith is known in the industry as a catalyst and someone who makes things happen!
An award winning business owner, Meridith’s unique background includes high level leadership and executive positions in sales, marketing and finance. Her signature style and her ability to rapidly connect with people make her a sought after speaker, coach and strategist. She is the author of three books, 42 Rules To Turn Prospects Into Customers, and Mastering the Art of Success, and she recently released her third, Winning In The Trust & Value Economy, in January of 2013; a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards. She recently signed with her publisher for her fourth book, Stop Enabling, Start Engaging a guide to designing professional cultures that inspire ownership at every level and profits at every turn!
Meridith is the host of the podcast Secrets To Success, and the BrightTalk series The Client Connection, both programs showcase leaders in the areas of business connections, development and growth. In addition, she is a featured columnist for SOLDLAB, ReCharge, The Sales Executive Magazine, and Sales and Service Excellence magazines. In addition, she is a blogger for The Women’s Advisors Forum and has been featured in and on the cover of several publications including American Management Association and American Banker. And her client list includes Fortune 100 and 500 companies.
A gifted and charismatic speaker, Meridith’s clients rave about her ability to consistently combine high quality content, audience engagement and serious fun! She is a highly requested speaker that makes an impact. With an expertise in the fields of client engagement, employee ownership and business growth, Meridith shares the secrets people need to know to Plug Into The Power of Connection and move their businesses and their lives to profitability. An internationally certified coach and strategist, Meridith helps her clients master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment. Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, International Coach Federation, Co-Chair of the Coaching Professional Experts Group, and the American Society of Training and Development.
She is gold master certified in Strategic Planning by the Haines Centre, and the University of San Diego. Having completed master level courses and exams, Meridith is among a handful of strategists to hold this certification. A master certified Human Behavior Specialist; her certification permits her to work as an instructor, coach and specialist in this area. In addition, Meridith is an internationally certified coach, and has pursued second level certification in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). The combination of business coaching certification and EQ certification gives her an amazing ability to support her clients in their efforts to master the technical and relational skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive environment.

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