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Founded in 1980, The Effectiveness Institute is a team of training and consulting professionals who are experts in the areas of communication, influence and team performance. Our purpose is to create breakthroughs in the way individuals, teams and organizations perform - to build and sustain high performance cultures within our client organizations

 

TOM CHAMPOUX

 President

Tom Champoux is an expert on teams and team performance. He draws on 25 years of experience as a trainer, consultant, management coach, and speaker to teach people how to succeed by changing their perceptions and flexing their workplace behavior. The heart of Tom's work lies in fostering the exchange of  trust, respect, and dignity. read more

LINDA RUSSELL-CALLECOD

Partner and Consultant

Linda's expertise is providing leaders, managers and teams with the tools and motivation that lead to winning results. Her trademark is her colorful, inclusive style, explosive energy and spontaneous humor. She creates a highly effective and entertaining learning experience for participants ... allowing them to safely stretch outside their comfort zones to maximize their potential and productivity. read more

HUGH BLANE

Partner and Consultant

Hugh Blane is a partner at the Effectiveness Institute—an organization committed to creating breakthroughs in the way individuals, teams and organizations perform.  A subject-matter expert in leadership and influence, Hugh is a senior-level consultant and coach who has worked with thousands of people in a wide variety of organizations including Starbucks, Microsoft,                                      Spacelabs Medical, KPMG and Costco.   read more

GEORGE MYERS

Partner and Consultant

 For over 20 years George Myers has worked with leaders and teams of Fortune 500 companies, gaining a broad understanding of challenges faced and how to address those challenges. His expertise and passion for effective leadership and teamwork have enabled him to work with senior leaders and teams across industries, including technology, finance, academia, healthcare, aviation and service. The common goal: higher levels of performance throughout the organization.  read more

SALLY TEMPLETON

Consultant

Sally Templeton focuses on developing managers into high performing leaders through training, coaching and consulting. She is a skilled facilitator who offers clients an array of techniques and skills which they can choose to use for their own personal and professional development. read more

BRIAN WALTER

Communications Consultant & Corporate Humorist

Brian is a unique blend of consultant, speaker, writer, producer and humorist. His passion is helping companies maximize the use of meetings, executive presentations, training, videos, newsletters, and live interaction to substantially impact business outcomes and "live" their brands. read more