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Dr.
Jeff Thompson, Vice President. For the
past 10 years, Dr. Jeff Thompson has co-developed the Adversity
Quotient® (AQ®) theory, products,
programs,
and methodology currently in use by industry leading companies worldwide.
He is co-director of the Global
Resilience Project, a research consortium in thirteen countries
dedicated to the exploration, expansion, and advancement of the science
of human endeavor.
Dr. Thompson is a sought after coach, consultant,
speaker, and teacher by change-minded individuals and groups representing
organizations from around the world—leading to substantial
international acclaim. CNN, CNBC, Asia 21, The Wall Street Journal,
Inc., Investor’s Business Daily, Executive Excellence and the
Oprah Winfrey Show are just some of the media that have trumpeted
the vital role AQ plays in equipping people and their organizations
to thrive in turbulent times.
Dr. Thompson collaborates with client teams to
create a new breed of transformational conferences and programs
that are compelling, inspiring, learning-rich, and memorable. Some
of his top clients regularly outsource their creative conference
design and much of the delivery exclusively to him.
Dr. Thompson develops deep and enduring relationships
with his clients, representing a broad range of industries both
domestically and abroad, including (among others): Marriott International,
ING, Irwin Union Bank, the Young Presidents' Organization, Deloitte & Touche LLP, the Institute for Management Studies, Irving Oil Organization, Procter & Gamble, and CIBA Vision
KK (Japan). As a presenter, he consistently receives top marks.
His unique brand of refreshingly direct, humorous, interactive,
content-rich, practical programs and presentations have resulted
in more than 90 percent of Dr. Thompson’s customers becoming
repeat clients.
Dr. Thompson holds degrees in Communication and
Counseling/Psychology, as well as a Doctorate in Leadership and
Policy Studies from Arizona State University. He teaches graduate
courses at Cal Poly State University and serves as a board member
for Creative Mediation Services (a nonprofit organization which
encourages alternative approaches for dispute resolution). Dr. Thompson
resides in San Luis Obispo, CA with his wife, Kristine, and their
two children, Zoe and Sam.
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