"Authenticity is the key to finding purpose and communicating with extraordinary power."

**o Plastic surgery increases by 375% between 1997 and 2003,

o FDA approves the sale of meat from cloned beef without requiring special labeling,

o A United States Governor tries to sell a Senate seat,

o On Christmas Day 2008 the Pope suggests we gain a "spirit of authentic solidarity" to stop global ruin because if people look only to their own interests our world will certainly fall apart.**

These are a few of the rampant incidences of inauthentic activity taking place in our world. Yet there is a growing trend that "authenticity matters" - in our homes, our families, our places of work, our political, educational and religious institutions.

Authenticity expert Norma T. Hollis researched authenticity for over 30 years. She also spent 13 years in the professional speaking industry as a coach, trainer and speaker bureau owner. By combining her authenticity research with communication concepts she has gained a deep understanding of how important it is for individuals, educational institutions and corporations to find, live and share their authenticity which she refers to as the "authentic voice".

Norma has uncovered the nine dimensions of authenticity that apply to individuals and corporations and challenges both to examine the "authentic voice" they are sharing with the world. For individuals this means connecting with their authentic life path to gain sustainable joy. Authenticity for corporations improves the triple bottom line - economic, ecological and social. Both individuals and organizations benefit from increased clarity, improved judgment, maximized productivity, enhanced common good and sustainable hope and joy.

Norma T. Hollis isi a charismatic communicator who delights audiences with her charming personality, depth of knowledge and strength of spirit. She possesses a rare ability to connect people and organizations with their purpose. Her dynamic presentations challenge traditional thinking and open up a deeper understanding of the need for authenticity in the workplace, at home and woven throughout society, audiences emerge with enthusiastic belief in their ability to been more successful - regardless of their area of endeavor. And their enlarged perspective on authenticity empowers them to ber true to their own personality, spirit and character and live with greater sincerity, genuineness, humility and truthfulness. Inspired to achieve more, they can reach for their full potential and remain inspired to improve the quality of their personal and organizational vies. As a result organizations are educated empowered and inspired and emerge with a renewed spirit an commitment to authenticity within their organizations, schools and homes.

**Programs:

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW - AUTHENTICITY

Ten Steps to Authenticity - take Norma's proprietary Authenticity AssessmentTM, get your authenticity score and learn the importance of vertical and horizontal alignment for individuals and organizations.

Live Your Authentic Life - Inspirational message where Norma shares her personal journey to authenticity and inspires audiences to live their authentic life.

Authentic Career Paths - Learn to leverage your gifts and talents and other dimensions of authenticity to find, live and enjoy your authentic career.

Join the Authenticity Movement - learn about the Authenticity MovementTM and how to join the hundreds of individuals who are turning the concept of authenticity into a world-wide movement.**

**LEADERSHIP AUTHENTICITY

Building Authentic Teams - Applies the nine dimensions of authenticity to team building.

Authentic Corporate Leadership - Explores how corporations can lead the authenticity movement within their industry/region/nation.

The Authentic Leader - Authenticity concepts applied to the development nof current and emerging leaders.

Authentic Inclusion - Applies authenticity concepts to diversity issues.**

**AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

Speak with Ease and Confidence - Basic communication tips and coaching to improve public speaking skills.

Gender Communication - Improves communication between males and females within work groups.

Multi-Ethnic Communication - Designed for workgroups comprised of numerous ethnic backgrounds. Assists participants to retain their authenticity while improving communication with those of other cultures.

Authentic Communication Wins Customers - Assists sales and customer service teams to improve communication in the marketplace.

Become a Professional Speaker - Assists those aspiring to become professional speakers to understand the process and industry of professional speaking.**

Communication, Purpose, Education Professionals, Corporate Responsibility, Inspirational, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Education Industry, Education Leadership,