Chuck Cote' is a professional speaker, author and business advisor who inspires people to expect the best and take responsibility for getting it!
Chuck rekindles passion and dedication - both personally and professionally - with his enthusiasm, insights and proven strategies for succeeding in today's world. People who work with him or attend one of his presentations are more focused, more passionate, more effective, and more committed.
His business background includes over thirty year's experience in both the corporate world and as an entrepreneur.
Chuck's first job was with Xerox Corporation where he set sales records and won numerous awards. He then moved into management and leadership positions at Quebecor Printing Pendell Inc. and helped it grow from sales of $4 million and modest profits to $65 million and record profits.
As an entrepreneur, he has started and managed companies ranging from graphic design, leadership & management training, rubber recycling, and the speaking, writing and consulting business.
Chuck is also a two-time cancer survivor. He was a successful professional speaker in June of 2000 when he was diagnosed with an advanced stage of an aggressive throat cancer and the outlook was grim. He became part of a clinical trial at the University of Michigan's Cancer Center and underwent intensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments. He won that battle with cancer and a second one in 2005 for skin cancer on his nose.
Chuck graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Communications. Before college he spent three years in the Marine Corps and served a tour of duty in Vietnam.
He is a member of the National Speakers Association and the National Speakers Association of Michigan.
Chuck is an author and his latest book, Expect The Best- No-Nonsense Wisdom That Works, was released in June, 2004.
TOPICS:
• Expect The Best
• Great Leaders Expect The Best
• You Make A Difference
• Rekindling Your Passion and Dedication
• Stand And Deliver
CLIENT QUOTES:
The group was engaged, energized and ready to meet the challenges of the world in new ways as they went back to their respective territories. This is a tough crowd and you get a 10!
--Marcia Petersen, Director, Learning and Performance, Cardinal Health
"Expect The Best was just what we had in mind when we put together our business program. Your insights and heartfelt comments stirred the crowd and left everyone with a bright outlook on their business and personal lives. Thanks for concluding our meeting on such a high note."
--Peter Lapuc, Vice President of Marketing, Allmerica Financial
PARTIAL CLIENT LIST:
Allmerica Financial
Citizen's Insurance Company
Labelle Management Group
MaKellar Associates, Inc.
Members First Credit Union
Midland Chamber of Commerce
PEMCO Insurance
Republic Bank
Robb Report
The Rehmann Group
TOPIC DESCRIPTIONS:
Expect The Best
Don't Complain. Don't Explain. Just Get It Done!Chuck Cotinspires people to Expect The Best and Take Responsibility for Getting It!
He entertains and energizes audiences with personal stories and fun examples while they get No-Nonsense Wisdom That Works.
People go away with the powerful mindset to succeed personally and professionally!
Expect The Best is the ideal program for a company meeting, sales seminar, leadership conference or association convention.
Great Leaders Expect The Best
In today's rapidly changing and fiercely competitive business world,
how does a leader inspire and energize people
to get clear and consistent results?
That's what Chuck Cotshows them!
Leaders discover they become Great when they Expect The Best and take responsibility for getting it!
Great Leaders align a Clear Purpose with an Effective Action Plan to get Measurable Results!
Great Leaders persevere despite the obstacles, setbacks and problems they encounter!
Great Leaders are more focused, more passionate, more effective, and more committed!
Each engagement is customized to meet the specific needs and expectations of the client.
You Make A Difference
Rekindling Your Passion and Dedication
Too many people today feel overwhelmed, overworked and
under appreciated. It doesn't have to be that way!
Chuck Cote inspires and energizes groups with his simple but powerful message. . . You Make A Difference!
He entertains audiences with personal stories and fun examples while he rekindles their passion and dedication.
People go away with the powerful mindset to succeed personally as well as professionally!
Stand And Deliver
Giving Powerful Presentations That Get Results!
To succeed in business today you must be able to give interesting and effective presentations that get results. But many talented business people give stale and ineffective presentations that never achieve their purpose.
It doesn't have to be that way!
Stand And Deliver is an interactive seminar where participants learn how to:
Go from Boring to Brilliant and Move People to Action!
Get Results Instead of Rejection!
Present with Greater Competence and Confidence!
Stand And Deliver is ideal for business professionals who want to give effective presentations that get results!building. You will learn specific strategies for turning a good team into a great one -- a top-producing, dynamic and cohesive team.
TRAVELS FROM: Michigan
FEE CATEGORY: A ($5k or less)
