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SOMETIMES

Business is a Jungle

AND WE ALL NEED THE TOOLS TO SURVIVE:

LEADERSHIP

TRAINING AND DEVELOPING BUSINESS OWNERS AND CORPORATE LEADERS WITH THE SKILLS TO

Build, Grow, and Scale

THEIR ORGANIZATIONS

Vision:

We consult small business owners and corporate leaders globally to create innovative, cohesive cultures that maximize their market. 

Values:

PERSONAL TOUCH

 
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Our Story:

After spending a decade in a corporate setting and 20 years as an entrepreneur, our founder recognized there was something missing. A piece that was critical to the development of high performing teams with a high level of emotional maturity. Leaders were expecting their teams to produce quality products, excel in sales, and create cohesive cultures. However, most weren’t given the practical tools and framework needed to thrive. As a result, Kendall Ficklin took action and began training a diverse group of leaders and teams to maximize their performance and their results.

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As a result, we have worked with national sports leagues, financial powerhouses, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems and several small businesses. We have taken great joy in watching our clients succeed, unlock new levels, and get the revenue they deserve.

What we Offer:

Workshops

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Growing and scaling your business requires strategy, skill, and technique. Our team can help you develop a strategic plan, viable processes, and workflows that work. Together, we maximize your resources to maximize your revenue. 

  • Strategic Planning

  • Process Mapping

  • Workflow Design

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Effective leadership starts with who you are versus what you do. Our team provides tools and strategy to expand your current capacity to properly influence your organization’s success. 

  • Increase Your Self-Awareness

  • Define Your Leadership Style

  • Maximize Your Level of Influence

  • Determine Your Peak Performance Hours

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TEAM DEVELOPMENT & SALES

Cohesive teams who communicate well and often are at the core of successful organizations. In turn, they create a thriving culture based on innovation and integrity. Our team teaches you how to participate in multi-level communication, adequately resolve conflict, maintain accountability, and operate at your peak performance.

  • Communicate Effectively

  • Boost Sales and Productivity

  • Maintain Accountability

  • Create a Thriving Culture

  • Assistance with the All Stages of the Hiring Process

 

Testimonials

 

“I really enjoyed it; The things he said I could relate to because it happened in my household.”

-NICK ANDERSON

Orlando Magic

“He gives the folks a look at a different perspective. How can they be a little more well-rounded; whether it’s work, family, health, etc. I think it will help people drive to get the results you’re looking for.”

“What I really enjoyed was that he was very transparent. And I really feel like he is chosen to do this particular work.”

BRENDA MARCH

City of Orlando

“ We definitely needed that motivational boost. I felt it. I got little teary eyed at the end 'cause it hit real close to home.”

“The message he gave to the kids was great; it was unbelievable because he tells it to them how it needs to be told. There’s no cutting lies, it’s straight to the point.”

-BO OUTLAW

Orlando Magic

“I would definitely hire Kendall. It's money well-spent.”

 

Virtual

Kendall’s customized virtual presentations are an online version of his widely requested topics and signature trainings. These interactive sessions are the combination of practical, theoretical, and fundamental framework that allow your organization to excel in each area of business. Consequently, maximizing performance and building lasting relationships.

Unlike in-person events, virtual events have the capacity to be recorded and reviewed to maximum convenience and serve as a resource for any organization. In addition, it allows teams to share this incredible experience from any location and without acquiring additional travel expenses.

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Kendall, a certified presenter, has delivered 200+ virtual training sessions and facilitated over 500+ online discussions with a diverse group of teams and leaders. Kendall’s recent clients and corporate partners have included Tempur Sealy, Workplace Success Group, International Association of IT Asset Managers, KeHE and many others. 

the Team

GET TO KNOW

KENDALL FICKLIN

CEO

For more than 20 years, Kendall Ficklin has been at the helm of his own successful companies. He is the author of five business books and founder of a personal and business development community GRINDATION. Kendall is also the creator and facilitator of B.O.S.C. (The Business of Speaking and Coaching Training Program) where he serves as a sales coach, leadership instructor and motivational speaker.

Kendall Ficklin is a thriving entrepreneur, sought-after sales coach, nationally-recognized speaker as well as publisher author.

PATRICE TERRY

HR Operations & Training Consultant

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 20+ years’ experience in HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, Training and Project Management 

  • Successfully managed numerous HR Operations teams, domestic and global, with up to 20,000 employees.

  • Proven HR Operations and Training Professional with exceptional vision and strategic focus for building and leading high performing, results driven teams.  

PREVIOUS PARTNERS:

  • ADP

  • AutoTrader.com

  • Cox Enterprises

  • HD Supply

  • Workday

  • PDQ Enteprises

  • Kendall Ficklin & Associates

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“We have a world to conquer, one person at a a time, starting with ourselves.”  —Nikki Giovanni

Building dynamic teams through recognizing performance gaps and identifying the strategy needed to win.

SUPERPOWER:

MELANIE COOK

Chief Operating Officer

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 20+ years serving in leadership and other influential roles

  • 20+ years teaching intra and inter communication across cultures

  • 10+ years providing clarity and strategy to small and mid-size businesses

PREVIOUS PARTNERS:

  • Johns Hopkins University

  • Urban Alliance

  • Aetna

  • Exelon

  • Metlife

  • Sylvan Promeric

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” —George Bernard Shaw

SUPERPOWER:

Laser Focus to identify and communicate areas of inefficiency with the ability to create viable solutions within a condensed amount of time.

Director of Product Development

ZAKIYRAH FICKLIN

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Assisted in building a small business to rank #278 in Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies. 

  • Built Search Engine Optimization strategies for company site that increased traffic from 1,000 to 7,000 per day.

  • M.A in Journalism 

PREVIOUS PARTNERS:

  • Private Label Extensions

  • Girls, Inc.

  • Atlanta Dream, WNBA

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Worry leaves you functioning at half capacity. Don’t worry about the failure, just make a move.”

SUPERPOWER:

Marketing Initiatives

 

CHRISTIN PRATER

Director of Client Experience

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • MS Organizational Human Resource Development

  • Helped build a 7-figure business from $0 in less than 5 years

  • Assisted an organization in building a book of business of over a million dollars

  • Organized and coordinated many social and corporate events that increased company revenue and left attendees with an unforgettable experience.

PREVIOUS PARTNERS:

  • Dillards, Inc.

  • Nordstrom

  • 94.9 KLTY Radio Station

  • Childcare Group

  • The Bell Tower on 34th

  • The Orion Ballroom

  • Perot Museum of Nature and Science

  • Accountable Healthcare Staffing

FAVORITE QUOTE:

“Well-behaved women seldom make history.” —Laurel Thatcher Ulrich