Andrea Zulfer Gibbs

Andrea has nearly 25 years of international product marketing and marketing communications experience with a broad range of companies in the manufacturing, service, and non-profit sectors. Her specific skills in strategic planning, training, brand management, marketing communications and speaking have benefited companies like Honeywell, Danaher, the University of Illinois and the Alzheimer's Association of America. In management, she has a broad experience base having led marketing teams in both the United States and Europe.

As a professional speaker, Andrea brings enthusiasm and purpose to her speeches and keynotes. She draws from a wide variety of her experiences living both in the US and abroad and her motivational topics include the power of face-to-face communication, the necessity of communicating your story, the value of your personal reputation, and accountability in leadership. She has been tapped by both educational and private institutions to bring her enthusiastic messages to their meetings.

Andrea was awarded an MBA from American Graduate School of International Management, Glendale, Arizona, and a bachelor's in Government/Economics from Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts. She has been on several boards serving in both the planning and finance functions and is currently a board member at the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center in Rockford, Illinois.

Angela Kay Larson

With more than 20 years in sales, marketing, and communication, Angela's business strategy experience covers several industries, including healthcare, agriculture, high-tech, and hospitality. Her strategic thinking, planning, and communication skills have benefited non-profit organizations such as SwedishAmerican Health System, Fortune 500 businesses such as Honeywell, and privately held companies such as Woods Equipment. Her experience in communication coaching and training, including message development, PowerPoint creation, and presentation skills, has been tapped by professionals at the University of Illinois, Silicon Graphics, CNH, and McDonald's.

As an professional coach, Angela has helped advance the careers and work/life balance of executives in a variety of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, media, fashion, and social services.

Angela was awarded a certificate in Consumer Marketing from Kellogg's Executive Management Program and a bachelor's in English from Illinois State University. She is a graduate of CoachU, a member of the International Coach Federation and Rotary International, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Rockford Area Arts Council in Rockford, Illinois.