Purple Podium, Public Speaking, Political Speaking, Intensive Course for Politicians - Behind the Podium, the 3 Leaders of Purple Podium, Andre O'Brien, Mike McGraw and Charles Fellingham

Before you sign up for a seminar, you'll likely want to know who it is that will be working with you, what experience they have and what they can lend to your growth. For that reason, we've included a small bio on each of the founders of these workshops and this company.

Charles Fellingham

Charles Fellingham has delivered Leadership and Sales Training programs to thousands of mid-level and senior managers across all functional areas over twenty five years. He has delivered programs such as Leading Sales Professionals, Successful Negotiation Strategies, Communicating Sales Solutions, Cold Calling and Networking, Team Sales Presentations, Effective Sales Presentations, World Class Customer Service, Successfully Leading People and many others.

Charles delivers training programs and specialized individual coaching that continue to develop leaders and exceed expectations of Fortune 500 companies Charles received top trainer awards from Dale Carnegie in the areas of Sales and High Impact Presentations for six consecutive years.

Andre O'Brien

Andre O'Brien is an Executive Trainer, and as the owner/operator of Andre O'Brien Enterprises, Inc. a Training/Coaching organization which delivers training programs nationally.

Andre is also a Certified Dale Carnegie Trainer/Coach and he specializes in training executives at all levels on becoming more effective Sales and Management Leaders. He delivers programs such as The Sales Advantage, How to Sell Like a Pro and Leadership Training for Managers. Andre has attained the designation of Distinguished Toastmaster, with Toastmasters International and is an active member of the National Speakers Association.

Politically, Andre is a graduate of the nationally renowned, Coverdell Leadership Institute. From county membership chairman to State Delegate Andre has served the State in many ways. Recently, via Georgia's print and television media, Andre successfully advocated for sweeping new education legislation. Georgia House Bill 1133, signed into law by Governor Sonny Perdue, provides an opportunity for private citizens and corporations to make tax deductible donations to a nonprofit organization that funds scholarships for private schools across the state. Now public school children can use this scholarship money to fund a private school education, without reducing the funds available for the public school system. This is a historic achievement and a win for education system in Georgia.

Mike McGraw

Mike McGraw is a Marketing Executive with twenty eight years of award winning experience providing an array of services for clients such as Microsoft, J.D. Edwards, Fruit of the Loom, Proctor and Gamble, IBM, Bristol Myers, Yamaha and Coca Cola.

Mike McGraw is Founder of Tneve, Inc., a creative solutions company providing services for corporations worldwide. Tneve, Inc. specializes in Marketing, Branding, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Presentations, Sales, Consulting, and Video/Audio support. Mike has orchestrated multi-million dollar, national and international initiatives such as product launches, billion dollar mergers, marketing campaigns, training, trade shows, publicity tours, national conferences and executive incentive programs. Attendance ranged from 300 to 300,000 people. Mike's gifts of creativity, vision, innovation, strategy, motivation and execution have led to the success of these programs and have directly contributed to the increase of sales in millions of dollars for various clients.

Mike McGraw has become a sought after consultant and speaker based on his creativity, solutions and ability to see beyond. His expertise in creating, scripting, producing mega-events, unique team activities, leading motivational training, perfecting presentations, improving communications and creating memorable experiences has facilitated professional growth and corporate culture of numerous corporations. Mike's vast experience has afforded him the opportunity of working with industry leaders such as Zig Ziglar, Bill Gates, Ken Blanchard, Lou Holtz, Dr. Nido Qubein, Roy Firestone, Jamie Clark, Dewitt Jones, Scott McNealy, Gene Kranz, Jim Lovell, Patrick Stewart, Rocky Bleier, Ray Bradbury, Captain Michael Abrashoff, and such celebrities as The Eagles, Hank Williams Jr., Alan Jackson, Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Raitt, Charlie Daniels, Dana Carve, James Earl Jones, and Bob Eubanks. As a result, Mike has experienced many different situations which continually help him to grow and service his clients.

A nationally acclaimed author, of How Do You Spell Customer Service? CA$H, Mike conducted a nationwide, book tour which included hundreds of TV and radio show interviews. In his book, Mike focuses on the direct effect common sense customer service has towards building a profitable and successful business.

Overall, Mike McGraw is an accomplished entrepreneur who utilizes his talents and experience to communicate to corporations his various areas of expertise such as: Leadership - Motivation - Strategic Planning - Creativity - Solutions - Communication - Technology & Internet Development - Public Speaking - Marketing - New Business Development - Logistics -Sales Channels.

Mike McGraw?The Innovator, The Strategist, The Executive and The Motivator.

THIS IS Mike McGraw.