Guru of Creatively Thriving from Change: Certified Speaking Professional Jeff Tobe’s credentials are impressive. Insider Magazine recently dubbed him, “The Guru of Creatively Thriving from Change”. As one of the most sought after speakers and consultants in Corporate America, Tobe has earned this title through his trademark presentations, “coloring Outside the Lines™”.

Using humor, wit and a contagious energy, Jeff presents more than 100 programs each year and consults with organizations that urgently need to stay ahead of their marketplace. His client list reads like a Who’s Who in Corporate America and Canada and includes IBM International, Nestle USA, ReMax International, Ethicon Pharmaceuticals and many others. Jeff’s background as an award-winning sales and marketing entrepreneur, has made him the leading authority in creativity-in-business. Having owned his advertising business for over 10 years, Jeff gained his perspective on creativity from both the agency and vendor side. Combine that with his insight into a changing business world and you have a winner!

Jeff is the Primary Colorer at Coloring Outside the Lines. He is one of only 400 speakers worldwide to have earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional, the highest accreditation of the National Speakers Association. Tobe was also named one of the top 15 Speakers in North America for 2001 by readers of Conventions & Meetings Magazine. Jeff believes in the power of creativity to manage the change that is inevitable with innovation, and to look at what one does from an entirely new perspective. He helps participants not only to cope with transition, but to creatively embrace and thrive from it. He teaches organizations that to grow, and increase their bottom line, they must first implement strategies that have a fresh approach.

Jeff is the author of the best selling book, Coloring Outside the Lines…Business Thoughts on Creativity, Marketing & Sales He is also the co-author of the books, The Sales Coach and The Communication Coach. In addition to his books, Jeff’s new audio series includes, “The Waiter Brought a Tray…Food for Thought”, the full course in advanced sales and personal development”, and “Coloring Outside the Lines™, Managing & Thriving from Change, & Creative Thinking & Problem Solving”.

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Coloring Outside the Lines:
Innovation and Creative Problem Solving
The only thing that differentiates your service, your product or yourself from any others is your creativity and innovation. The stakes are high—whether you want to influence a colleague, a client, or even an entire market—success or sometimes survival depends on your creativity and ability to tackle a challenge from a new perspective.

Coloring Outside the Lines for a Change:
Creative Techniques for Managing Transition
Focus on how to creatively manage the change that is inevitable with innovation. Jeff shares ways to think about and cope with the effects of change and how to use change for your benefit. Participants learn how to look at change as a means to grow and thrive.

Listening Between the Lines: Effective Communication Skills
All world class professionals strive to perfect their communication skills—particularly their ability to listen more effectively. How well do your people listen? Jeff shares nine techniques to more empathetic listening which will develop trust and set you apart from the competition.

Coloring Outside the Lines: Creative Team Building
A recent study of 160 top global companies revealed that within a decade the greatest influence would not come from an individual, but from a team. Can you create teams that will lead tomorrow? In this session, practical and useable team building concepts are explored. How do you get team members to buy into your ideas? How do we creatively work with limited resources? Is there an effective way to brainstorm for new directions?

DiSC…Who Are You Dealing With Anyway?
Perhaps you are in sales and want to know how your clients’ buying styles. Perhaps you are in a situation where conflict resolution is key. Perhaps you need to know how management can be more effective. Discover your unique style and that of your internal or external client to build and maximize your relationships. Work through the Personal DiSC Profile™ to increase effectiveness discover your strengths, learn how to deal with those “unapproachables” and discover what motivates you, your colleagues or even your clients to take action on your requests.

Outside the Lines Marketing
Marketing on a shoestring budget can be the key to a small business’ success. This content driven presentation examines a 5 step approach to marketing including: How to develop a comprehensive marketing blueprint·Looking internally at existing marketing materials·How to effectively market on the internet·Consistent free public relations·One-to-one marketing·Creative door openers·Cross promotions and much more

C.O.L.O.R. Selling™…Creatively Probing for the “YES”
Do you ask your clients or prospects the right kinds of questions? What effect do probing questions have on your selling success? This program is a five-step questioning process developed by Jeff Tobe. After traveling with over 200 salespeople, Jeff discovered a common link to successful sales calls---the ability to ask properly sequenced questions. Explore the four distinct stages of any successful sales call. THIS SESSION IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS. C.O.L.O.R. Selling will take your sales force to their next plateau.