Success Driven Perspectives for Professionals and Leaders
With over 35,000 hours of coaching experience, and the author
of eight books on professional presence and leadership, Valerie passionately shares her vast knowledge on topics that are compelling and relevant today more than ever before as noted by her mentor Letitia Baldridge - the White House Social Secretary for President Kennedy:
“One’s presence plays a role in the conduct of successful business. People skills are more important than ever. Knowing how to show up professionally and authentically makes life worth living, and makes society go forward instead of into reverse gear.”
Nationally recognized as a Media News Contributor, Valerie is an expert in her field of leadership presence and personal branding. She is one of only 20 Master Brand Strategists worldwide and has received front-page press coverage in the Wall Street Journal as a pioneer in executive coaching.
She has served on executive boards including the prestigious Leadership America, Executive Women of Dallas, and UBS Financial Services; additionally, she served as Publisher for Women’s Enterprise national news magazine and was a monthly contributor for ten years to Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine.
Nationally recognized as a Media News Contributor, Valerie is an expert in her field of leadership presence and personal branding. She is one of only 20 Master Brand Strategists worldwide and has received front-page press coverage in the Wall Street Journal as a pioneer in executive coaching.
She has served on executive boards including the prestigious Leadership America, Executive Women of Dallas, and UBS Financial Services; additionally, she served as Publisher for Women’s Enterprise national news magazine and was a monthly contributor for ten years to Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine.
Nationally recognized as a Media News Contributor, Valerie is an expert in her field of leadership presence and personal branding. She is one of only 20 Master Brand Strategists worldwide and has received front-page press coverage in the Wall Street Journal as a pioneer in executive coaching.
She has served on executive boards including the prestigious Leadership America, Executive Women of Dallas, and UBS Financial Services; additionally, she served as Publisher for Women’s Enterprise national news magazine and was a monthly contributor for ten years to Southwest Airlines Spirit Magazine.
Just some of the market leaders that Valerie is privileged to work with
Doug’s pragmatic approach and straight forward style is based on 30 years of experience having worn the hats and done the jobs!
He knows how to drill down to the core issues and resolve problems that can be executed.
Reputed as a trusted advisor, he has helped leaders resolve organizational and conflict situations, as well as coaching key executives on modifying personal management styles, which were impeding their effectiveness as leaders.
Successful solution based coaching for executives, Doug Sokolosky has held all senior level positions in the traditional corporate structure.
He has served on the advisory boards of then Compaq Computer Corporation and AT&T, and brings this executive level experience and big picture focus to individuals and corporations alike.
Since beginning his career at IBM, Doug advanced through the sales leadership positions to become Regional Manager responsible for sales and marketing for a major part of the U.S.
He then joined Philips NV as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where he was responsible for bringing their computer division to the U.S. This transitioned to Executive Vice President of Bell Atlantic where he was instrumental in transitioning their purchased IBM Business Centers to profitability that consummated the sale to CompuCom. Doug joined CompuAdd as Managing Director, opening over 100 retail stores in the U.S. His last corporate leadership assignment was to successfully move Hyundai’s Computer Division from Seoul, South Korea to Santa Clara, CA.
As a top executive at the top ranks of corporate America, Doug’s expertise and understanding effects of acquisitions of technology and people has developed his competency in knowing how to manage sideways to influence a broad scope of reach. This first-hand experience in successfully coaching others with actionable advice has enabled them to grow, achieve and break through barriers to greater success.
Successful solution based coaching for executives, Doug Sokolosky has held all senior level positions in the traditional corporate structure.
He has served on the advisory boards of then Compaq Computer Corporation and AT&T, and brings this executive level experience and big picture focus to individuals and corporations alike.
Since beginning his career at IBM, Doug advanced through the sales leadership positions to become Regional Manager responsible for sales and marketing for a major part of the U.S.
He then joined Philips NV as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where he was responsible for bringing their computer division to the U.S. This transitioned to Executive Vice President of Bell Atlantic where he was instrumental in transitioning their purchased IBM Business Centers to profitability that consummated the sale to CompuCom. Doug joined CompuAdd as Managing Director, opening over 100 retail stores in the U.S. His last corporate leadership assignment was to successfully move Hyundai’s Computer Division from Seoul, South Korea to Santa Clara, CA.
As a top executive at the top ranks of corporate America, Doug’s expertise and understanding effects of acquisitions of technology and people has developed his competency in knowing how to manage sideways to influence a broad scope of reach. This first-hand experience in successfully coaching others with actionable advice has enabled them to grow, achieve and break through barriers to greater success.
Just some of the Fortune 100 companies Doug has consulted with
Jeff Crilley
William Arruda
Meet William Arruda, the Personal Branding Guru!
His personal branding and social media keynotes, innovative training and influential Forbes columns have inspired millions of professionals to bolster their brand, up their social media savvy, deliver greater value to their company and have more fun at work!
When I met William in 2007, he was well on his way to building his expertise and growing his business as an entrepreneur. I found his concept of personal branding fascinating. It was a perfect fit with my niche in Professional Presence.We met, he mentored me and I was trained as one of his first Personal Brand Strategists. I was “all in!”
Now I’m proud to partner with him on major Fortune 100 key accounts as one of only 20 Master Brand Strategists worldwide.
It is a perfect alliance – two broadcasting journalists now leading our own companies that reflect our passions. Meet Jeff Crilley – founder and CEO of Real News Public Relations, the country’s first all-journalist PR firm, staffed exclusively by experienced, award-winning reporters, editors, and producers.
We value their work with our clients to develop content that the media needs, and deliver it in a language they understand. They are a rare resource for the news rooms, providing valuable content and industry experts for media outlets across the country.
Additionally, Jeff’s company provides our clients full service video production, search engine optimization, social media strategy and implementation, web design, podcasting—even a professional speaker’s bureau.
It is a perfect alliance – two broadcasting journalists now leading our own companies that reflect our passions. Meet Jeff Crilley – founder and CEO of Real News Public Relations, the country’s first all-journalist PR firm, staffed exclusively by experienced, award-winning reporters, editors, and producers.
We value their work with our clients to develop content that the media needs, and deliver it in a language they understand. They are a rare resource for the news rooms, providing valuable content and industry experts for media outlets across the country.
Additionally, Jeff’s company provides our clients full service video production, search engine optimization, social media strategy and implementation, web design, podcasting—even a professional speaker’s bureau.
Jeff Crilley
William Arruda
Meet William Arruda, the Personal Branding Guru!
His personal branding and social media keynotes, innovative training and influential Forbes columns have inspired millions of professionals to bolster their brand, up their social media savvy, deliver greater value to their company and have more fun at work!
When I met William in 2007, he was well on his way to building his expertise and growing his business as an entrepreneur. I found his concept of personal branding fascinating. It was a perfect fit with my niche in Professional Presence.We met, he mentored me and I was trained as one of his first Personal Brand Strategists. I was “all in!”
Now I’m proud to partner with him on major Fortune 100 key accounts as one of only 20 Master Brand Strategists worldwide.
