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Nancy Skinner and Associates is a beacon for leadership development. A subsidiary of Varnum Consulting, LLC in Grand Rapids, Nancy and her talented staff live their mission: to enhance the credibility of leaders. From the board room to the break room, Nancy smoothes away the hard edges of business reality using the soft skills of communications, public speaking and sales savvy through highly effective programs like Speak Up and Be Effective™, The Exceptional Leader™, and her patented Be Bright. Be Brief. Be Gone. a desk reference to making powerful presentations. “It’s an amazing process,” wrote one thankful student. “You turned me inside out and turned me on to being myself and liking the me inside of me. I’m a new person with new skills to make my future happen.” A graduate of the State University of New York in speech and communications, in addition to her studies at Northwestern University, Nancy’s passion for enhancing the credibility of leaders and her comprehensive programs became infectious, first in Western Michigan and eventually across Europe, Africa and the Pacific Rim. Her clients are a who’s who across the business spectrum: Kellogg’s, Coca Cola, Deloitte Consulting, SPX Product Solutions, Steelcase, Inc., Spectrum Health, National City Bank, Stryker. Nancy Skinner is in perpetual motion. When she isn’t working and consulting and coaching, and making major speeches, she is volunteering. Giving back to her West Michigan community is as rewarding as the inspiration she takes from it; so is serving on boards. Simply listing her many volunteer accomplishments is exhausting: United Way Board Chair, Saint Mary’s Health Care Broad of Trustees, 1st Woman President Downtown Grand Rapids Rotary, Red Cross, Planned Parenthood, Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra, Gilda’s Club, Area Agency on Aging Board, 2005 YMCA Christian Sonneveld Volunteer of the Year, Leadership Award Rotary International, Huntington Bank Women’s Board, Children’s Miracle Network Campaign Cabinet. One exciting on-going opportunity for Nancy Skinner is supporting, advancing and recognizing women in business – a role she cherishes and envisions continuing personally and professionally in 2006. “Many of my clients are career women constantly seeking to improve themselves, their jobs, and their self-esteem,” said Nancy. “Now I see myself as much more than a coach; I want to mentor aspiring women and help them achieve their lifetime goals.” For more information about Nancy and Nancy Skinner & Associates, contact:
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