Speakers

                                     
  Coach V       Nancy Lemas      Dale Dixon        Vincent Kituku   Joan Endicott     Justin Foster        Kim Lewis

Coach V - Keynote

Viliami Tuivai “Coach V”, is quickly developing a reputation as one of the most exciting and practical motivational speakers in the country. His high-energy approach, clarity, and passion for success and life itself, is helping his audiences realize they can be successful in all of their life endeavors.

Tuivai was born in Tonga before moving to Pomona, California where he was thrust into an entirely new culture and language. With hard work and a determination for success, he overcame those barriers and became the first person in his family to attend college. He not only attended UC Davis, but excelled as a starting linebacker on the football team and graduated with a degree in Sociology.

Upon completing his football career and graduating from UC Davis, Tuivai decided to focus his talents and passions on coaching football. After volunteering his time as a linebackers coach at his alma mater, UC Davis, he accepted a graduate assistant coaching position at Boise State University. In 2006, he became the linebackers coach for Boise State.

That same year, the Broncos shocked the world by defeating Oklahoma in the 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Throughout his eight seasons at Boise State, in both on and off the field leadership capacities, Boise State participated in eight bowl games, won seven conference championships and two BCS Bowl Championships. Today Coach V draws from his wealth of experiences in life, faith and football to empower individuals to accomplish worthwhile goals.

People who have had the privilege of witnessing him speak admire him for his passionate, charismatic, and inspiration presentations that can reach the heart and mind of all audiences regardless of age and circumstance. Learn more about Coach V's workshop here.

Nancy Lemas - Commercial Northwest

Nancy K. Lemas, Associate Broker and Director of KW Commercial, specializes in the sale of commercial investment properties and SBA-504 owner occupied opportunities. For the past eleven years Nancy has also owned and operated Commercial Northwest, a full service property management company, located in the Treasure Valley. Nancy’s 30 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage in the Bay Area and in the Treasure Valley give her unique insight into today’s rapidly shifting market.

Nancy is an accomplished speaker on a broad range of topics relating to real estate and small business success. Nancy offers tools for navigating and negotiating the rough, uncharted waters of tomorrow. She combines market knowledge with expertise in the financial and strategic aspects of any transaction. These tools can be applied in all areas of your professional and personal life.

As a community leader she is active in the Downtown Boise Rotary Club and is a past President. Nancy facilitates interactive leadership conferences for Rotary for the past 13 years. She is a former commissioner of the Boise City Arts and History Commission. In 2003, Nancy was selected as the Idaho Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by the Idaho Business Review. Nancy has also served on committees for the Leadership Boise Academy for the Boise Chamber of Commerce, Boise Valley Economic Partnership New Business Attraction Board, Mayor’s Education Summit as well as the College of Idaho Business Advisory Committee. Find out more about Nancy at www.commercialnw.com Learn more about Nancy's workshop here.

Dale Dixon - Better Business Bureau

Dale Dixon is an Idaho native and lives with his wife and two children in Nampa. Dale’s communication skills, newsroom and organizational management experience are at work for the Better Business Bureau serving the Snake River Region. He was named President/CEO of the organization in December 2007.

Dale has 23-years of broadcast news and media communication experience working in radio and for CBS, ABC, & NBC-TV affiliates. He has traveled extensively covering a variety of stories ranging from humanitarian efforts in Romania to refueling B1 Bombers over Canada en-route to Bosnia.

Dale writes weekly columns for two daily newspapers, appears on TV and radio several times each week and spoke to live audiences totaling more than 15,000 in 2010. Learn more about Dale's workshop here.

Dr. Vincent Kituku - Kituku and Associates

Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku works with organizations to increase productivity through employees and leadership development programs. He is one of the most sought-after business motivational speakers and trainers. Vincent has risen to prominence by delivering authentic, informative and high-energy messages that help people "spear social buffaloes" and live up to their greatness.

Dr. Kituku, a native of Kenya, Africa, draws on his rich cultural heritage and his in-depth experience in corporate America to help others apply the strategies of personal and professional success to their lives. Vincent offers individuals and organizations the necessary spears to overcome and thrive beyond their buffaloes. Learn more about Dr. Kituku's workshop here.

Joan Endicott - ETC Endicott Training & Consulting

Joan Endicott is President of Endicott Training & Consulting. As a professional speaker, author and life coach Joan is appreciated internationally for helping individuals and organizations grow their teams, increase morale and productivity. Her audiences include all ages and venues: ranging from underprivileged children, sports teams to corporate CEO’s.

Regardless of age or venue, audiences appreciate her authentic, energetic and humorous style and come away with a renewed perspective on life.

Business clients consistently share “she not only helps us go to the next level professionally, but personally as well.”

Joan’s business column has been a regular feature in the Press Tribune since 1998, along with several other magazines and business publications. She’s hosted her own weekly radio show and been a guest contributor on Television business segments. www.joanendicott.com Learn more about Joan's workshop here.

Justin Foster - Foster Thinking

I am a Brand Strategist based in Boise, Idaho. Over the past 20 years, I have co-founded two marketing/branding firms, plus worked in sales and marketing for both small businesses and large corporations. I have conducted over 300 workshops and seminars - including as far away as Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In addition to my expertise in strategic branding, I consult, speak, and write on the impact of generational and cultural shifts - especially related to the influence of Gen Y, social media, and technology.

As a Brand Strategist, I work with high integrity organizations that want to create or maintain a meaningful, relevant presence in the marketplace. My work focuses on internal culture, differentiation, messaging, and business development planning. While my expertise is quite broad, I specialize in helping established brands regenerate by attracting younger audiences. Learn more about Justin's workshop here.

Kim Lewis - Idaho Business Women's Network

Kim Lewis is living her passion by creating programs, events, workshops and coaching that enhance the lives of individuals/organizations to far exceed their expectations for success.

She is also the Founder/CEO of Empowering Women Conference/Retreat which focuses on building the personal, professional and home/family life of women throughout the Treasure Valley. Their mission is “Empower a Woman and Miracles Happen.” Kim’s greatest dream is empower women by building relationships one business card at a time through (IBWN) Idaho Business Women’s Network.

Kim has been a national and international speaker/trainer/consultant/ coach specializing in Leadership, Management & Communication. She has traveled the world teaching classes in a variety of topics to individuals and organizations throughout U.S., U.K., Australia and Canada. Learn more about Kim's workshop here.