Cyndi Maxey

Whether speaking to groups or coaching executives, Cyndi is a master communicator and facilitator. A graduate of Northwestern University in Communication Studies, she finds the right blend of content to encourage learning and fun. Over the past 30 years, Cyndi has spoken throughout the nation and coached executives to higher levels. She is the co-author of six books, including Fearless Facilitation: How to Engage and Involve Your Audience (Pfeiffer/Wiley), Ten Steps to Successful Time Management (ASTD Press), Speak Up! A Woman's Guide to Presenting Like a Pro and Present Like a Pro (St. Martin's) - all with Kevin E. O'Connor. In It's Your Move: Dealing Yourself the Best Cards in Life and Work, (FT/Prentice Hall 2003) with Jill Bremer, she shares the key strategies that winners use to thrive in today's fast-paced work environment. She inspires people to take initiative with step-by-step game plans to propel them to success. Cyndi lives in Lake Villa, Illinois, and has two great young adult children who add both chaos and balance to her life.