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Amy Tolbert

Amy S. Tolbert is a HPSS Global
featured International Speaker

Author, Coach,
Multicultural Diversity Expert and Organizational Consultant


Amy S. Tolbert of ECCO International develops multicultural organizations and individuals by bringing you cutting-edge topics, such as, multicultural and diversity initiatives,
leadership competency development, managing to style,
and creating breakthrough teams.

Addressing diversity and multicultural issues, cross-cultural training, and managing a diverse workforce, Dr. Tolbert has co-authored and presented the Discovering Diversity Profile, a popular self-assessment tool, at the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) International Conference and the Inscape (formerly Carlson Learning) Publishing International Conference.

She has presented nationally and internationally at the International Human Resource Development Organization Conference; the International Management Development Organization; the "Quality Workforce," a national conference co-sponsored by ASTD, at the National Speakers Association (NSA) National Convention on diversity, the Multicultural Forum, and the SIETAR International Convention.

Additionally, Amy is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with NSA. The CSP is the speaking profession's international measure of experience and skill and fewer than 10% of the speakers who belong to the International Federation for Professional Speakers achieve this professional designation.

She earned her doctorate in Human Resource Development with a focus on International/Cross- Cultural and Diversity Education/Training.

Amy Tolbert Book Covers
The author of the internationally acclaimed book, Reversing the Ostrich Approach: Pulling Your Head out of the Sand, and co-author of The Princess Principle:Women Helping Women discover their Royal Spirit.

Amy is a contributing author of 50 Activities for Achieving Excellent Customer Service and a fellow at Carlson Executive Development Center, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.

"Where would we be without you? Still planning the training interventions, rather than reaping the rewards from an award-winning program, that's where."
M Rosingana, Sales Curriculum Training Manager


Speaking Topics
  • Diversity
  • Multi-cultural competence
  • Cross-training
  • Managing a Diverse Workforce

Testimonials
"We consider ECCO a true Best Buy partner versus being a traditional outsourced consulting firm. We invite them to participate in our training teams and include them in our decision-making about our future direction and how to accomplish specific, strategic goals. ECCO understands the culture, vision, and mission of our company so we greatly benefit by involving them in our planning processes. ECCO has become a first call resource for our training initiatives." Best Buy, Director Retail Develpment and Training

"I have utilized Dr. Tolbert's services multiple times in the past several years and found her skills to be of the highest caliber. I would recommend her (and have!)
to any of my Mayo Clinic colleagues."
K Thiemann, Administrator Mayo Clinic College
of Medicine


Wellness
HPSS Global Wellness Initiatives-

Speaking and Workshop topics offered by Amy Tolbert through HPSS Global


Inner Growth Development
  • The Princess Principle:Discovering your royal spirit
  • Finding your voice in a Changing World
    The Wellness Experience
  • Weaving our Wellness Web-Connecting Diversity and Resiliency
    Success Tool
  • Reversing the Ostrich Approach to Diversity:Pulling your Head out of the Sand
  • Multicultural Toolkit:Tools for Success
  • Become your own Powerhouse! How diversity impacts your effectiveness

  • Speakers Intention
    All of the work that I do is centered around helping individuals and organizations expand their global possibilities and effectiveness. I focus on four cornerstones: challenge, change, choice and commitment. When we focus on the 4 Cs, intention is set and energies flow.


    To hire Dr. Tolbert for an upcoming event, speaking engagement or workshop,
    please contact Carolyn Vinup, founder of HPSS Global.
    phone: 952.934.1853

    HPSS Global-A Wellness Agency produces events and provides speakers, entertainers, wellness experts and holistic therapies for corporate wellness programs, conferences, conventions, expos, nonprofit organizations, workshops, meetings and health related events. Our organization can empower and accelerate your path to inner growth, wellness, vitality and personal and professional success. We encourage you to visit our website, join our mailing list and receive updates on our upcoming events.

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