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Kay Whipple holds a BS in Computer Science, Large Scale Systems Engineering, and Industrial Management from Purdue University and an MBA in Marketing and Economics from the University of Rochester, Simon School. She is a long-time writer, business consultant, and student of energy. Kay is a QuickBooks Pro Advisor, an Integrated Energy Therapy Master Instructor, Reiki Master Teacher, Kundalini yoga practitioner, and black belt in Isshin Ryu karate. As part of Labyrinth Quest with Harriette Royer, she has co-created multi-sensory events and workshops which combine the labyrinth with hands-on healing, sacred sound, journaling, and art. She coordinates the Boutique at Labyrinth Quest's Rochester Community Labyrinth Walks. Kay is on the Board of Directors of The Labyrinth Society, an international organization. She is also on the Board of Directors of Leadergrow, Inc., a leadership training company based in the Rochester, NY area.

Job Titles:

• CEO of Leadergrow Incorporated

Robert Whipple is CEO of Leadergrow Incorporated, an organization dedicated to development of leaders. He has spoken on leadership topics and the development of trust in numerous venues across the country. He also teaches leadership and business classes at several universities. A highly successful leader at Eastman Kodak Company for over 30 years, Mr. Whipple accomplished revolutionary change while leading a division of over 2000 people through the application of outstanding "people" skills. He is author of three leadership books: The Trust Factor: Advanced Leadership for Professionals, Understanding E-Body Language: Building Trust Online, and Leading with Trust is Like Sailing Downwind His ability to communicate pragmatic approaches to building Trust in an entertaining and motivational format has won him top ranking wherever he speaks. Audiences relate to his material enthusiastically because it is simple, yet profound. His work has earned him the popular title of "The TRUST Ambassador" Mr. Whipple has been named one of the top 100 thought leaders in the country on the topic of leadership development by Leadership Excellence Magazine. His articles and other information about Leadergrow can be downloaded from the corporate website, www.leadergrow.com or BLOG http://www.thetrustambassador.com Mr.Whipple holds a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Union College, a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering from Syracuse University, and a Masters of Business Administration from The Simon School at The University of Rochester. He is a Management Quality "Blackbelt" from Eastman Kodak and a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) from the American Society for Training and Development. Favorite quote: "The highest calling for any leader is to grow other leaders."