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Jeffrey Tobe        

Change Management & Innovation Guru; Author of "Coloring Outside the Lines in a Stay-In-the-Lines World"

Certified Speaking Professional Jeff Tobe’s credentials are impressive. Insider Magazine recently dubbed him, “The Guru of Creatively Thriving from Change.” As one of the most sought after speakers and consultants in corporate America, Tobe has earned this title through his trademark presentations, Coloring Outside the Lines™”.

Using humor, wit and a contagious energy, Jeff presents more than 100 programs each year and consults with organizations that urgently need to stay ahead of their marketplace. His client list reads like a Who’s Who in corporate America and Canada and includes IBM International, Nestle USA, ReMax International, Ethicon Pharmaceuticals and many others. Jeff’s background as an award-winning sales and marketing entrepreneur has made him the leading authority in creativity-in-business. Having owned his advertising business for over ten years, Jeff gained his perspective on creativity from both the agency and vendor side. Combine that with his insight into a changing business world and you have a winner!

Jeff is the Primary Colorer at Coloring Outside the Lines. He is one of only 400 speakers worldwide to have earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional, the highest accreditation of the National Speakers Association. Tobe was also named one of the top 15 Speakers in North America for 2001 by readers of Conventions & Meetings Magazine.

Jeff believes in the power of creativity to manage the change that is inevitable with innovation and to look at what one does from an entirely new perspective. He helps participants not only to cope with transition, but also to creatively embrace and thrive from it. He teaches organizations that to grow, and increase their bottom line, they must first implement strategies that have a fresh approach.

Jeff is the author of the best selling book, Coloring Outside the Lines…Business Thoughts on Creativity, Marketing & Sales. He is also the co-author of The Sales Coach and The Communication Coach . In addition to his books, Jeff’s new audio series includes, The Waiter Brought a Tray…Food for Thought, the full course in advanced sales and personal development, and “Coloring Outside the Lines, Managing & Thriving From Change and Creative Thinking & Problem Solving”.

Speech Topics


Coloring Outside the Lines for a Change

Creatively thriving from change and transition to set yourself apart from the pack.

Listening Between the Lines: Effective and active communication skills.

Outside-the-Lines Marketing: Creative and cost-effective ways to market your business.

C.O.L.O.R. Selling™: A systematic, five-step probing approach to uncover your clients’ true needs.

DISC™: Who are you dealing with anyway?

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