Cher Holton

Cher Holton

CMC,CSP

NC, US
Extraordinary Leadership, extraordinary teams, extraordinary results...Cher is a master facilitator who guarantees results!

WHO IS CHER HOLTON?

 With a mission of creating extraordinary leaders and teams, master facilitator Cher Holton uses a "Think Tank" approach to bring out the very best in your people! Since 1984, she has worked with a prestigious list of corporate, government, education and healthcare clients to do just that. She is president and co-founder of The Holton Consulting Group, Inc., and offers facilitated turbo-training, team building, keynote speaking, coaching, and consulting to her clients throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, and England.

Few people are so uniquely qualified to combine the skills of speaker, trainer, consultant, and group facilitator into one dynamic bundle of energy. With a flair for the dramatic and a focus on practicality, Cher Holton is the perfect choice to build exraordinary leaders because she: 

  • understands what you are dealing with from practical management development experience from her past managerial positions in private industry and Federal Government settings.
  • customizes the content to address your specific issues and needs.
  • integrates the "real world" experiences of her clients with her own on-going research & development to create unique solutions to important work and life enrichment issues
  • relates to and actively involves clients in the learning process.
  • is easy and fun to work with!

In addition, Cher Holton

  • is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, author, group facilitator and choice coach.
  • served as committee chair, frequent presenter and current member of National Speakers Association; current member, ASTD (American Society for Training & Development); past president of NSA/Carolinas (formerly known as Carolinas Speakers Association); past Board Member of the American Society of Training & Development, American Cancer Society, and Civitan. 
  • is one of only a handful of professionals world-wide who have earned both the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and the CMC (Certified Management Consultant) designation.

Cher Holton is the author of several award-winning books, including The Manager's Short Course to a Long Career (which was selected as one of the top 30 Business Books by Soundview Executive Summaries), Living at the Speed of Life: Staying in Control in a World Gone Bonkers!, and Seriously? 25 Cringe-Worthy Phrases Leaders Use That Rob Them of Their Credibility...and How to Retool Them.  She is a frequent contributor of articles to a variety of professional books and magazines.

Cher brings to her programs a strong background of experience in both government and corporate settings, where she served in management and supervisory positions prior to starting her own consulting company.
 
On a personal note, she and her husband/business partner Bil stretch their limits by taking Indiana Jones Vacations, such as White Water Rafting, Sky Diving, and even Fire Walking! But one of Cher's proudest achievements is that she and Bil are National Amateur Student-Couple Ballroom Champions in several ballroom dance categories!

 

WHO IS CHER HOLTON?

 With a mission of creating extraordinary leaders and teams, master facilitator Cher Holton uses a "Think Tank" approach to bring out the very best in your people! Since 1984, she has worked with a prestigious list of corporate, government, education and healthcare clients to do just that. She is president and co-founder of The Holton Consulting Group, Inc., and offers facilitated turbo-training, team building, keynote speaking, coaching, and consulting to her clients throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, and England.

Few people are so uniquely qualified to combine the skills of speaker, trainer, consultant, and group facilitator into one dynamic bundle of energy. With a flair for the dramatic and a focus on practicality, Cher Holton is the perfect choice to build exraordinary leaders because she: 

  • understands what you are dealing with from practical management development experience from her past managerial positions in private industry and Federal Government settings.
  • customizes the content to address your specific issues and needs.
  • integrates the "real world" experiences of her clients with her own on-going research & development to create unique solutions to important work and life enrichment issues
  • relates to and actively involves clients in the learning process.
  • is easy and fun to work with!

In addition, Cher Holton

  • is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, author, group facilitator and choice coach.
  • served as committee chair, frequent presenter and current member of National Speakers Association; current member, ASTD (American Society for Training & Development); past president of NSA/Carolinas (formerly known as Carolinas Speakers Association); past Board Member of the American Society of Training & Development, American Cancer Society, and Civitan. 
  • is one of only a handful of professionals world-wide who have earned both the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and the CMC (Certified Management Consultant) designation.

Cher Holton is the author of several award-winning books, including The Manager's Short Course to a Long Career (which was selected as one of the top 30 Business Books by Soundview Executive Summaries), Living at the Speed of Life: Staying in Control in a World Gone Bonkers!, and Seriously? 25 Cringe-Worthy Phrases Leaders Use That Rob Them of Their Credibility...and How to Retool Them.  She is a frequent contributor of articles to a variety of professional books and magazines.

Cher brings to her programs a strong background of experience in both government and corporate settings, where she served in management and supervisory positions prior to starting her own consulting company.
 
On a personal note, she and her husband/business partner Bil stretch their limits by taking Indiana Jones Vacations, such as White Water Rafting, Sky Diving, and even Fire Walking! But one of Cher's proudest achievements is that she and Bil are National Amateur Student-Couple Ballroom Champions in several ballroom dance categories!

 

Power Up Your Engagement! Transforming Ordinary People into Extraordinary Performers

Based on the latest research from neuro-science and Positive Psychology, this dynamic program leaders tap into the incredible seven core abilities of their employees, so they will:

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Retreat Forward! "We Will!" When "I Will"

Does your team need a jump-start in terms of building cohesiveness; clarifying goals, roles and expectations; or boosting morale and positive attitudes among team members? Under the expert facilitation of Certified Management Consultant Cher Holton, your team can experience a customized, dynamic, highly interactive session that involves them in a variety of initiatives to achieve these goals. The activities are challenging and substantive, build in intensity throughout the session, and are...

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Presenting With Pizzazz: Transforming Presentations Into Learning Events

Do your programs lack pizzazz and interest? Are participants yawning or nodding off during the most critical  segments?  Do you suffer from platform phobia? Do you panic when you need to use audio-visuals? This is the program for you! It is designed to provide basic presentation skills to individuals who will be involved in training a variety of topics, including technical and/or people skills. Whether you present in conjunction with your job, or do it on a full-time basis, this...

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Living at the Speed of Life!

Do you feel frenzied, fragmented and frazzled? Is there too much change and not enough stability in your environment? Do you have too many responsibilities and not enough time or energy to enjoy life? Are you burned out - pulled in too many directions - exhausted by the effort of daily living? Are you seeking some sense of balance in your life? Do you feel like you're living in a world gone bonkers?
In this dynamic and interactive keynote, discover strategies that bring harmony and...

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