Past Events
C5 Mastermind May 2008 Meeting
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Jeff Gaines, Speaker
Our speaker was Jeff Gaines of Fierce Conversations, highly recommended by Linda McKissak and Dianna Kokoszka. Jeff did a 1 day workshop with us on delegation conversations and confrontation conversation. These two powerful modules that we covered gave us information that will allow us to perform better with other people and most of all ourselves. It is an interactive program that got our whole group involved. "What we learn today will help build a better tomorrow".
C5 Mastermind January 2008 Meeting
Carlsbad, California
Linda McKissack, Speaker
Our speaker at this event at the Four Seasons Hotel was Linda Mckissack! Linda McKissack lights up a room, especially a room full of Business or Real Estate professionals, eager to take their careers to the highest possible level. Linda is a Dynamic Force; an entrepreneur, realtor, author, trainer, and highly regarded speaker. Linda's genuine results driven personality pushes the buttons that drive people to change their lives and aspire to greater heights.
C5 Mastermind September 2007 Meeting
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Bob Davies, Speaker
At the end of September, 2007 C5 convened on the shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe in Incline Village, Nevada.ÝAmid the majestic splendor of the mountain setting the group enjoyed a dynamic presentation and interaction with world class speaker/coach Bob Davies.ÝBob's event sparked great roundtable discussions that are the essence to the success and enjoyment of the C5 Mastermind experience.ÝSaturday night the group took a catamaran to the renowned Thunderbird Lodge, where they received a private tour.ÝThe tour culminated in a surprise viewing and ride on the legendary Thunderbird, one of the most unique and elegant wooden boats of the 20th Century! Camaraderie, wonderful experiences, personal growth... all in a world class environment. Another C5 meeting.
Photo Album of our Lake Tahoe Event.
C5 Mastermind May 2007 Meeting
New York, New York
Bill Bartman, Speaker
Bill Bartman is a leading authority on entrepreneurship and success & failure. Bill has been a millionaire 3 times, bankrupt twice and a billionaire once. He has gone from poverty and welfare to the 25th wealthiest person in America. Bill understands what it's like to go all the way to the top - back down to the bottom - and back to the top again. He has been named "National Entrepreneur of the Year" by NASDAQ, USA Today, Merrill Lynch and the Kauffman Foundation. He's also been awarded a permanent place in the Smithsonian Institute's Museum of American History and awarded the American Academy of Achievement's "Golden Plate Award" - previously bestowed upon five U.S. Presidents and three Nobel Prize Winners.
Bill wrote, "I have had the good fortune to work with groups all over America. I have never met a group quite like the C-5 Group. Each member is strong, self-confident and "Successful". This is not the "average" group of people who meet to visit - these people are unique in that they start and stay focused on one thing - "how to improve their business and their life".
I gave them a one-day intensive seminar that would have had most people begging me to stop to let their brains absorb what I had taught - at the end of the day, they still wanted more!
If you are interested in taking your business and your life to the next level and want to have fun while you are doing it - I strongly encourage you to join this Group."
Photo Album of our New York Event.
C5 Mastermind January 2007 Meeting
Laguna Beach, California
Harrison Monarth and Laura Sheaks, Speakers
Presenters Harrison Monarth and Laura Sheaks were the speakers at the January 2007 meeting in Laguna Beach, CA. Harrison Monarth is the Founder and President of Gurumaker, Inc. C5 members very much enjoyed an interactive presentation designed to improve their presentations with clients over the phone and in person. Harrison's accurately advises: "In business you communicate to survive. At every level and in every sphere of interaction, what you say and how you say it determines the outcome of events."
Harrison challenged the skills mastery of the group by encouraging C5 members to use passion and emotions to propel their presentations to a higher level. C5 members unilateraly agreed that authentic presentations are the key to a higher level of success. Harrison is the author of "The Confident Speaker", scheduled for publication March 2007. He has coached Entrepreneurs, Senators, and other Leaders out of their presentation comfort zones.
C5 Mastermind October 2006 Meeting
Palm Beach, Florida
Dr. Denis Waitley, Speaker
Dr. Denis Waitley - http://www.waitley.com - recognized as a world authority on high-level achievement and personal excellence, inspired C5 members at our exciting Palm Beach event at the beachfront Four Seasons Resort. The Group was entertained on the Blue Heaven, a lovely yacht, on Saturday evening.
Denis wrote, "I have traveled from the boardrooms of 'Fortune 500' top executives to the control rooms of NASA astronauts; from the locker rooms of Olympic and Superbowl champions to the meeting rooms of thousands of conventioneers worldwide, and, yet, one of the most memorable and gratifying encounters of my career was with the C5 mastermind group in roundtable interaction in Palm Beach, Florida in October, 2006.
Have you had experiences that you did not want to end? Individuals that you wanted to continue to network with, knowing that you would gain as much or more from them as they would from you? This rare assembly of diverse backgrounds truly appreciates every opportunity to stretch and grow personally, professionally, and collectively.
How refreshing it was to be up front, close and personal with top achievers in business and family life, who are as eager to learn as they were during their early years in school. A major goal of mine is to keep in touch with the C5 members so they will continue to rub off on me. I only hope their take home value was as enriching as mine was."
Photo Album of our Palm Beach Event.
C5 Mastermind July 2006 Meeting
Montreal, Quebec, CA
Les Hewitt, Speaker
Topic - The Power of Focus
Les Hewitt - www.thepoweroffocus.ca - Founder and President of The Power of Focus Inc., and one of the top performance coaches and business speakers in North America led us through a terrific workshop.
Les wrote, "Thank you again for inviting me to your fabulous weekend in Montreal. My wife, Fran and I thoroughly enjoyed the exceptional hospitality, the fun and the opportunity to share The Power of Focus strategies. As promised, I'd like to follow up to ensure that you are taking some Action Steps fromour Power of Focus Workshop."
Here's a simple formula to keep you
focused on the benefits of The 4 Fundamentals. Just ask yourself these core questions:
1. Goals: Each week, am I focusing on my most important goals - reviewing the BIG PICTURE, keeping
it front and centre, visually and mentally?
2. Priorities: Am I clearly defining my 3 top priorities that I must complete every week
and am I following through?
3. Relationships: Am I investing real time into my core clients, the ones who offer the
greatest leverage?
4. Habits: What new habit am I currently committed to, that will give me an edge
professionally or personally?
Photo Album of our Montreal Event.
C5 Mastermind April 2006 Meeting
Georgetown, Washington, DC
John Alexandrov, Speaker
Topic - The Exact Science Of Attracting Money
John Alexandrov - www.legacycapitalsolutions.com - world renown Speaker, Business Coach, and Author of "Affirmations of Wealth" and "The Money Chi" as well as the creator of the Money Chi Radio Network (www.themoneychi.com) inspired C5 members at our exciting Washington DC event in the Nations Capital. The "Five Star" Ritz Carlton - www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/georgetown provided superb customer service and the perfect environment for a productive, interactive meeting. The Group was entertained with a Evening Cruise on the Potomac and view of Washington DC and an authentic and very special "Barn Dance" provided at the exclusive horse property of a C5 member in Great Falls Virginia.
John wrote, "During the past 10 years I have spoken before many groups at hundreds of events. I can unequivocally state that the C5 group ranks at the top of the list. This group of powerful entrepreneurs displays a genuine interest in life-long growth and better yet, they commit to implementing what they have learned. What's more intriguing is that the C5 group has developed a phenomenal mix of business and fun which is contagious. When you leave an event sponsored by this group the positive energy carries with you indefinitely. Whether you are considering joining the group as a member or are a professional contemplating rendering professional services to this group, I highly recommend you do so. It will be an experience you will never forget."
Photo Album of our Washington DC Event.
C5 Mastermind January 2006 Meeting
San Diego, CA
Vicki Halsey, PhD, Speaker
Topic - Situational Leadership
Vicki Halsey - www.kenblanchard.com/img/pub/pdf_bio_halsey.pdf - provided C5 with an energetic presentation on Situational Leadership. The event started several weeks early when the group was provided with a unique and captivating Interactive CD program which scored each member on their Leadership Ability. Our event took place at the University Club Symphony Towers - www.uc-sandiego.com - where Vicki guided us through the process of analyzing our leadership skills and how better to approach our clients and guide our staff to the next level.
C5 Mastermind October 2005 Meeting
Walt Disney University
Orlando, FL
Topic - Customer Service
This was C5's very 1st event. The Walt Disney University specially designed a seminar/workshop for C5 to concentrate on the importance of Customer Service - Disney Style. Disney went above and beyond as they catered to C5 - never wavering from their elite customer service even though Orlando was in the middle of a hurricane warning. Modifications were made for personal safety. The storm passed quickly and we advanced through the program with amazing precision. Picture perfect example of great customer service. Thank you Disney!