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I support small businesses and leaders to build healthy, effective ways of working, combining strong business foundations with emotionally intelligent communication. My work sits at the intersection of HR, mentoring and communication development, helping organisations navigate people challenges, reduce risk and make decisions with clarity and care. I’m the creator of Flo Right EQ™, a practical, real-world approach to emotional intelligence that supports clearer communication, stronger relationships and thoughtful accountability. It underpins how I work with individuals, teams and businesses, not as theory, but as skills that can be applied when it really matters. Based in Andover, Hampshire, I work with clients across the UK and internationally, supporting organisations through mentoring, training and people support, both online and in person.

Kelly Barcelos is a progressive digital marketing manager for Jobsoid – Applicant Tracking System. She is responsible for leading the content and social media teams at work. Her expertise and experience in the field of HR enable her to create value-driven content for her readers – both on Jobsoid’s blog and other guest blogs where she publishes content regularly.

Laura Fields is an educational writer who tries to give high-quality resource material to teachers and students alike. She deems it important to try and improve the ways of studying and teaching in order to reach a higher level of comprehension and understanding among students.

Lottie is a freelance writer who contributes to a number of websites, writing about topics that are close to her heart. When she's not sitting in front of her laptop, she enjoys spending time exploring the great outdoors with her husband, two daughters and their German Shepherd.

Neil Reichenberg is the former executive director of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR). He worked for IPMA-HR, for almost four decades until his retirement in June 2020. He is an adjunct instructor at George Mason University teaching a graduate public human resource management class, writes a twice monthly public policy/legal column for the Human Resource Certification Institute, and speaks on human resource issues. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland and New York Law School and has been admitted to the Bar in New York and the District of Columbia.

Randy A. Burba is the Chief of Public Safety for Chapman University. He has served in this capacity since 2005 and he is responsible for all law enforcement related functions, parking, transportation services, fire & life safety, and emergency management for the university. Randy obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Cal Poly University and is a graduate of The University of Southern California’s Delinquency Control Institute. Randy believes that learning is a lifelong endeavor and he continues to learn from his colleagues and the community he serves. He believes that solving problems is the core of community policing and his motto is, “Never be so constrained by your job description that you stop looking for ways to say yes; if you must say no, say it with compassion for the customer’s crisis, real or perceived, and provide options”. He began his career in 1986 at the University of Southern California. In his 33 years of campus law enforcement he has had the opportunity to partner with many diverse groups to solve problems within the local community, including building a house in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity as part of a community policing outreach. He has served as President for The International Association of Campus Law enforcement Administrators (IACLEA); President of The California College and University Police Chief’s Association (CCUPCA); Chair of the Board for Crime Survivors; he is member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); The American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS); and The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP). Randy resides in Orange California with his wife and two daughters.

Sabrina spent the last seven years of her corporate HR experience in a performance marketing company. She started as a Human Resource Manager in a call center in a small town and was soon promoted to Director overseeing seven call centers. A truly strategic generalist role, each day brought something new. During her tenure as Director, the company decided to branch out overseas. Sabrina was the lead human resource liaison to all international endeavors. In addition, Sabrina was responsible for all recruitment, training and development, succession planning (workforce management) and outplacement activities for each of the centers she managed. In 2011, Sabrina founded Acacia HR Solutions in an effort to help businesses with human resources and recruiting efforts. Most of her clients are small businesses who have no need for full time HR support or larger businesses who need to supplement the skillset of their current HR staff.

Staci M. Zavattaro, Ph.D., is an associate professor of public administration and a research associate with the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management. Her books include Cities for Sale, Place Branding Through Phases of the Image, and Social Media to Government: Theory and Practice (edited with Dr. Thomas Bryer). She serves as the managing editor of the international journal Administrative Theory & Praxis. Her work appears in journals such as Urban Studies, Public Administration Review, Journal of Place Management and Development, Administration & Society, and Tourism Management. Zavattaro graduated from the University of Florida with a dual major in political science and journalism. She completed her graduate work at Florida Atlantic University. As an almost-native Floridian (her family moved when she was 2, so she claims Florida as home), she is excited to come to Orlando and work with the wonderful faculty here at UCF.

Stephanie Diana Eubank is a Silicon Valley Native recently relocated to the Central Valley of California. While finishing her Dissertation towards earning a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Remote Work and Remote Leadership at Concordia University Chicago’s remote DBA program. Stephanie started her academic journey at California State University East Bay and moved on to Southern New Hampshire University where she completed her Masters in Operations Management with a focus in Project Management. While working towards academic goals she worked full-time in the financial world. Spending the last ten years working remotely within the financial industry as a National Subject Matter Expert in both Mortgage Compliance/ Condo Underwriting Compliance and Operational Organizational Development. Stephanie Diana Eubank is also currently working as a Business Instructor at California State University East Bay and California State University Stanislaus specializing in Operational Management. Stephanie has also started her own YouTube Channel to promote her business consultancy firm Wicked B of the West Consulting. Wicked B of the West is a owner operated consulting firm specializing in training companies how to train their remote leaders and helping to better understand their remote workers. Navigating the ever-changing trends in remote work as it evolves into the new normal of business. All her achievements would not have been possible without the work-life balance she has founded and championed in her research of remote work. Without remote work being a working mother, wife, and subject matter expert would be a much more insurmountable task. For more information on Stephanie Diana Eubank and her research see her blogs below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wickedbofthewest Website: wickedbofthewestremoteconsulting.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WickedBoftheWestBusinessConsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedbofthewestconsulting/ Twitter: @SDEubank Blog: drstephaniebeardbaremoteresearch.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-diana-eubank-590b3757/

Alan Carniol is the creator of the Interview Success Formula. Through his websites, workshops and one-on-one counseling, he has trained over thirty thousand job seekers to craft persuasive interview answers, find their confidence, and win the jobs they desire and deserve. Every week, Alan spends time working with Interview Success Formula clients and further improving the program. He personally learned the hard way what it means to fail and to succeed in an interview. And he created this program, so that others can avoid those mistakes. Alan has shared his expertise as a guest speaker for organizations such as 40Plus, Teach for America, and NASA. He has also been an invited speaker to colleges and universities across North America including, Harvard, Yale, and the University of Connecticut. And he has served as an adjunct professor of career education at Quinnipiac University. His interview advice has also been featured across the web including US News and World Report, Forbes, Mashable, Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News, CareerBuilder, The Ladders, Wetfeet, Business Insider, and dozens of others.  Before launching the Interview Success Formula, Alan founded Career Cadence, a company dedicated to helping young professionals and college students to identify and land their dream jobs. There, he developed a series of live seminars that simplify the job search, and also designed the multi-layered Distill™Career Assessment. In his prior life, Alan was a corporate trainer for Public Financial Management Inc. Alan received an MBA from Yale University, and BA in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Connect with me via LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alancarniol

Alena Dunham is a recent graduate of Nova Southeastern University's Masters of Public Administration program in Fort Lauderdale, FL with experience as a secondary education teacher. With knowledge of public policy and strong business ethnic, she researches the trends of economic development in her local community. She also have experience in County Government where she is interested in pursuing a career with the federal government. In addition to her education and experience, Alena serves as a mentor to high school students on topics such as career research and college evaluations to match their talents with the right schools. She also provides online resources to prepare them for the workforce and tips on effective resume writing and application etiquette. When she is not teaching, blogging, tweeting, or mentoring, you can find her back home running through the hills of her neighborhood. She hopes to finish two more 5k runs this year.

Allen was born in Avon Park, Florida on November 21, 1980 to a minister and a special needs instructor, both of who taught him the importance of service to ones fellow man. Known for his vision and perspective, he was raised in the agricultural based, rural city of Wauchula, Florida. After graduating from Hardee Senior High School in 1999, Allen went on to received his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science with a concentration in Business Administration from Florida Southern College where he was elected Treasurer of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, FSC Chapter and soon thereafter, became the organization’s first African-American President. During this time, he was actively involved in community organizing initiatives. These efforts led to the creation of The Community Economic Council, Inc. in which he served as Treasurer and later serving as the organization’s advocate in Washington. The CEC was created to educate and inspire members of the community on the issues surrounding business ownership, trade and commerce. During his tenure at the CEC, Allen would host community forums, town hall meetings and events that were designed to strengthen the communities in the areas of business and home ownership, public-private partnerships, government contracting, financial literacy, trade and commerce. Allen founded the Center for Economic & Policy Development, Inc. (The Center) to facilitate economic growth throughout Central Florida and rural parts of the country. His vision, core philosophies and strong principles are igniting young future leaders from around the country through The Emerging Leaders Initiative, a project placed under The Center. This initiative facilitates his vision of pairing young bright minds with current leaders in the fields of medicine, science, engineering, law, policy and politics.