NAEP 87th Annual Meeting - Value Continuum
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Meeting Program

 

The Host Committee Event is being held at the world-famous Stubb's Bar-B-Q
  • Awards Luncheon
  • Silent Auction
  • Host Committee Event
  • Golf Classic
  • Fun Run/Walk

Important Notice!
NAEP will be holding CPPO and CPPB reviews and exams during our Annual Meeting. Please note that the CPPO and CPPB reviews will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday, April 5th and 6th. If you are planning on availing yourself of the reviews make travel plans accordingly.

  • CPPO Review - Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6
  • CPPB Review - Sunday, April 6
Click HERE to go to the CPPO & CPPB Exam Registration Page.

Keynote Speakers

Jim Sorenson

Jim Sorensen has dedicated his career to transformational work that provides people, teams and organizational cultures with the tools to improve results and increase their level of effectiveness and satisfaction.

Jim has designed and facilitated workshops for more than 16 years for worldwide audiences ranging from small start up companies to large multinational corporations including: The governments of the United States, Canada, Russia and Uzbekistan, companies such as Weyerhaeuser, Macy’s, Microsoft, Charles Schwab, Boeing, Intel, New York Life Insurance, and many more organizations. He is skilled in creating tailored programs. A Master Facilitator, Jim has also taught advanced presentation skills for the past 10 years.

Jim has presented professionally for more than 23 years. As a highly sought after public speaker, Jim Sorensen's authentic delivery and humor resonates with his audiences. Jim involves participants by creating an enjoyable, engaging and respectful environment in which to learn and grow. As Director of Training for Fierce, Inc. Jim has trained trainers from all over the world to facilitate Fierce Conversations.

Jim Sorensen is also an accomplished artist and illustrator with seven books to his credit. He has been interviewed on over 50 talk shows. He currently lives in Snohomish, Washington with his wife and daughter.


Amanda Gore

More than 20 years ago, Amanda launched her speaking career by talking about connections that count, leading with the heart, motivating with laughter, and bringing out the best in people. With today's mergers and cross-cultural workplaces, Amanda stresses the importance of creating joyful corporate communities that bring people together productively and profitably.

Her thoughtful and intelligent assessment of what it takes to lead, coach, and inspire corporate teams to outstanding results in a range of businesses from healthcare to technology, finance to real estate, energy to hospitality, and insurance to retail has distinguished her as one of the world's most sought-after experts in her field.

Author of four books and numerous videos, Amanda has a degree in Physical Therapy, a major in Psychology, and expertise in physical therapy, group dynamics, neurolinguistics, and occupational health. She has worked in corporations, colleges, hospitals, and private practice and has often been interviewed on radio and TV on her areas of expertise.

Amanda blends these areas of expertise to connect body, mind and spirit to show people how to become more effective professionally and personally and to rediscover joy at work and in life.

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