Matthew Goerke is regarded as one of America's leading experts in the field of Memory Development. He has shared with thousands of business professionals from all walks of life the techniques for developing an instant recall memory with results that can only be described as amazing.

Matthew has worked with such well known speakers as Zig Ziglar, Ed Forman, Vic Conant and Tony Robbins. He has trained executives from corporations including AT&T, Prudential, Exxon, Wells Fargo, Merck Pharmaceutical and Coldwell Banker, and government agencies such as the United States Postal Service and the Defense Department. Matthew has also had a tremendous impact in educational settings, having personally trained thousands of students and teachers at all academic levels.

Matthew is the developer of the "Memory Switch Program", the most utilized program of its kind ever developed and for that reason is a sought after guest and has appeared on hundreds of radio and television talk shows.

"There is no such thing as a bad memory just an untrained one"

Your profession demands that you remember a wealth of knowledge including client information, market data, presentations…and most importantly, names. A simple slip of the mind can result in thousands of dollars in lost sales or credibility. Today’s workshop is a fast paced, success oriented way to learn the basics of the “Memory Switch” system. Matthew will address the competitive advantage that a trained memory can give both personally and professionally, and demonstrate what can be done with a trained memory.

Known globally as The Risk Doctor, Dr David Hillson is Director of The Risk Doctor Partnership. David is recognized internationally as a leading thinker and expert practitioner in risk management, and he writes and speaks widely on the topic.

David is active in the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and has received several awards for his work in developing risk management over many years, including the PMI Fellow Award and the PMI Distinguished Contribution Award. He is an Honorary Fellow of the UK Association for Project Management (APM), and a Fellow of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM). David was elected as a Fellow with the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) to contribute to its Risk Commission, and he is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Innovation is risky, requiring a unique combination of novelty and practicality to deliver something new and better in uncertain and challenging circumstances. This presentation shows how risk management can support innovation projects by focusing on both upside opportunities as well as downside threats. The Innovation Ecocyle is introduced as a framework to address both exploration and learning, and the role of risk management in supporting both loops of the Innovation Ecocyle is explained. Practical approaches are presented showing how the risk process allows us to find innovative opportunities, pick the real winners, and make it happen.

Discover how a simple integrated risk process can help to stop things going wrong in your innovation projects, as well as help things go right.

Funnier than a business speaker; more informative than a comedian, Todd Hunt speaks to organizations that want to add fun to their events and send members back to work smiling—with tips to improve communication and success.

As an executive at Ogilvy & Mather, one of the world’s largest advertising agencies, Todd learned the inner workings of communication. Additional positions with an insurance administrator, retailer and his own marketing company enabled him to validate his communication concepts.

Todd’s keynotes have inspired audiences at PMI Hampton Roads, Resource Planning Summit, Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Managers, Society for Human Resource Management, Fujitsu, American Payroll Association, National Association for Credit Counseling, Prudential Financial and other conferences.

His books include “Communication Bleeps and Blunders in Business” and “Pardon Me, But That’s a Really Stupid Sign!” Todd’s newspaper column has appeared in the United States and Canada, and he stars on several CD and DVD programs.

A major challenge in project management today is communication. You said one thing; your sponsor, client or stakeholder heard something else. Nobody was wrong, but now everyone’s confused...and you have to deal with it!

This informative and entertaining keynote shares funny, true examples from the business world to illustrate how we all miscommunicate...and how we can improve.

Learning objectives:

1. Techniques for communicating clearly and precisely.
2. A mastery of eight problem words that could cost you sponsors or stakeholders.
3. Fresh insight on voice mail communication to eliminate confusion and save time.

Since beginning his career in 2003, Michael Thomas’s versatility, communication skills, commitment to client satisfaction, and desire to educate have been among the hallmark traits that have helped him stand out in his field. His proficiency in solving problems and improving the quality of life in the communities he serves is equaled only by his enthusiasm.

Michael is a Group Manager at the T&M Associates, specializing in private site development, environmental permitting, land use planning, and project cost control. He has successfully managed site development projects of all types including schools, libraries, offices, malls, nursing centers, solar farms and urban developments.

Michael’s project leadership aptitude is complemented by his ability to share knowledge with clients, communities and young students. After receiving the globally-recognized Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification in early 2016, Mr. Thomas has become a go-to resource for developing the next generation of project managers through T&M’s Project Management Initiative.  Outside the office, Michael is an instructor helping others obtain the LEED AP Neighborhood Development certification and is the chair of the USGBC’s Neighborhood Development Committee. He has voluntarily presented for the USGBC at several events, including Newark’s Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District and Teachers Village project showcases, the NJ-American Planning Association annual conference, and the Rutgers Bloustein School of Planning LEED educational seminar.

Michael Thomas is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, and Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University in 2003 and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in 2013. In 2010, he was the first person in the State of New Jersey to obtain the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Accredited Professional certificate specializing in Neighborhood Development.

The Fort Monmouth Myer Center Abatement, Demolition and Site Improvements Design was a successful project proven by the superior performance of the project team and the execution of exemplary project management. Services provided included site / civil engineering; mechanical, electrical and plumbing; environmental permitting; environmental site assessments; construction management / project management; structural engineering; survey; as well as environmental testing. The demolition of the Myer Center is an extremely large undertaking and has the potential to cause many impacts to the surrounding community if not handled properly. This, in addition to various setbacks that occurred during the design phase, put a lot of pressure on the team. However, the project was executed using processes and approaches consistent with the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and, as such, proved to be a great success. This presentation will address how PMBOK methods were used to deliver the Fort Monmouth Myer Center Project and how they can be implemented to resurrect projects of all shapes and sizes.

As a Master’s graduate, Andrea Peine-Ardila has over 11 years of experience in the healthcare industry, from medical devices to practice management to administration.  Andrea’s knowledge of various healthcare organizations brings proficiency in managing programs, projects, and staff.  Having worked with several electronic medical record systems and project management tools, her vast experience in software has assisted in the development of efficient program implementations and training platforms for team members.  Andrea’s current role as a project manager introduces methodologies to the clinical setting integrating process with bedside care and policy.

Andrea’s creative nature doesn’t stop with healthcare and project planning as in her spare time she plans events.  She also runs races, travels, and loves a DIY project!