Dave Mitchell- Dave began his professional career in broadcasting (starting in radio when he was 17) and upon graduation worked as a television reporter for a CBS network affiliate.  He eventually became a producer for CBS and then decided to transfer his skills to a career in organizational development.  Spending 11 years in corporate human resources and organizational development, Dave’s next career stop was at Marshall Field’s and Company as their Corporate Manager of Training and Development and later worked at the Buena Vista Hospitality Group in Orlando as Vice President of Human Resources and Quality.  His experience with these organizations and frequent requests to speak at professional associations provided a springboard, in 1995, for launching the Leadership Difference.

Dave’s style is often best described by a term he coined – enter-train-ment. Dave takes great pride in using proven principles in applied performance and cognitive psychology and delivering a high impact training experience that is also incredibly entertaining.  The over 40 courses and keynotes created and delivered by Dave are designed to bring laughter, joy and insight, hence the company’s motto, “laugh and learn!”  Dave’s clients include AT&T, Allstate Insurance, Chase Manhattan Banks, Citi Group, Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, General Dynamics, Electrolux Appliances, SubZero/Wolf Appliances, Trek Bikes, National Association of Realtors, Hilton Worldwide and the CIA.

Website – The Leadership Difference

Amy Chorew- Amy Chorew has been in and around Real Estate since 1981. As an experienced salesperson and marketing director for some of Connecticut’s prestigious brokerages she expanded in to teaching REALTORS to use technology in 1995. In 1999, Amy joined Matthew Ferrara & Company which took her teaching and caoching to a national level. She decided to go it on her own in 2001 focusing on speaking and education. She also created TheTechByte.comwhich is her technology coaching and training company.

In 2006, Amy also became the Director of training and education for the Social Media Marketing Institute. Most recently, in 2010, Amy along with SMMI was chosen to re-write NAR’s esteemed EPro certification into a two day course. In 2011 the course was recognized as the Best Educational Program be REEA.

Her knowledge of the latest technologies along with her unique ability to translate it all into easy-to-understand language makes her a consistently top-rated trainer throughout the country.

Website – Amy Chorew