Joan Koerber-Walker
AZ, US
A life-long innovator and 'preneur, Joan Koerber-Walker helps you do things in a NEW way to make life better for the people who matter.
Innovation is doing somethng in a NEW way to make life better for the People who matter. What can Innovation do for YOUR business? With a natural style that makes every member of the audience feel like they are engaged in a one on one, Joan Koerber-Walker pulls you in and takes you with her as she explores some of the key challenges facing business today. Not just a speaker, but an active participant in the global business, non profit, and academic communities, Joan’s keynotes, seminars and strategy sessions are built on real life experiences and practical knowledge on the subject matter. Sharing stories of was has been and what can be, she creates a memorable experience and plants ideas that her listeners can take back and apply in the workplace. Combining experience, stories and research, CorePurpose presentations and workshops are rich in content, facts, and stories that bring the message home to the audience. Based on client desire and support, programs can be highly customized for maximum impact! About Joan Joan has held management and executive positions in sales, marketing, engineering management, global supplier contracts and corporate strategy at a Fortune 300 company before forming her own organization, CorePurpose, Inc. in 2002. In 2004, she was recognized by the Stevie Awards, the “Oscar” for women entrepreneurs as one of the leading business women in the United States. In addition to her activities as a CEO and advisor to companies on strategy and execution, she is a member of the National Speakers Association and lectures at universities and in the professional community on strategies for personal and organizational growth. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Technology Council, The National Speakers Association/Arizona, and is a member of the W.P.Carey Executive MBA Advisory Board, and is a past member of the Executive Committee of the Industry Advisory Board for the Thomas and Joan Read Center at Texas A&M University as well as Chair of the Board of Advisors to Parenting Arizona, the state’s largest child abuse prevention organization. She is the author of Connecting Resources—A Primer for Electronics Distribution and Working—a Management Tale of Changing Relationships in Changing Times. Joan holds an MBA from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Delaware. Here is a short list of her most popular messages The Business of Innovation. Innovation is doing things in a new way—to make life better—for the people who matter. This session explores the secrets for success in the Business of Innovation: Finding your Focus — Finding the "-preneur" inside of you — Creating a culture of innovation — Connecting the dots. 1 day, ½ day or Keynote format. Having It All. Can you have it all? A successful career, a happy family, the rewards of community involvement? In this session, learn the secrets to having it all from someone who is ALMOST there. If she can do it—so can YOU. Keynote or workshop formats Merging Objectives/Matching Cultures: Getting the most out of strategic partnerships and acquisitions The concept of partnering to fill business needs is at the center of every business. From traditional buyer/seller relationships, through strategic alliances, and ultimately to mergers and acquisitions, companies are joining forces to achieve shared business objectives. We’ll explore: Why We Join Forces — The impact of Organizational Values and Individual Behaviors on Strategic Partnerships and Combined Organizations — Values Matching as a tool to improve results. — Four Steps for Cultural Due Diligence ½ day or Keynote format Breaking Out/Breaking Through – Tales from both sides of the Glass Ceiling A lot has been said and written about the Glass Ceiling, but: What is it? Who does it apply to? How do you break through? The glass ceiling is not just about women – it’s about ALL of us - as we look from where we are to were we want to be. In this personal, funny and sometimes poignant session Joan Koerber-Walker, founder and executive director of CorePurpose, Inc. shares her personal experiences from both sides of the glass ceiling AND shares three winning tactics YOU can use to break through. Focusing on Success: Optimizing Business Potential What’s keeping your company from realizing its full potential? What is the secret of great companies? How do leaders inspire their teams to greatness? How to create and keep enthusiastic customers AND what it means to your business. 1 day format, ½ day or Keynote formats available Going Global. Are you a global company? Do you want to be? In 1993, I worked for a company that was "going global". North American based, it started to buy up companies around the world. Ten years later, it had operations in 63 countries. But - were they global? In the midst of a global economy, common sense tells us that to be competitive we have to be global too - right? "Going Global?" looks at the challenges of creating a global company from its most important aspect - People. The presentation looks at the following key questions: · What is a "global" company? · Who are they - are there any? · If you are going global - how does it affect the people that really matter - Your Employees, Your Customers, and Your Shareholders? Offered in ½ day instructional or 2 day case based format. Modified Keynotes also available A Perfect Storm: What happened to the technology supply chain in 2001/2002. This seminar reviews the market and industry forces that came together to create the most dramatic and extended downturn in the history of the technology sector and provides warning signs and strategies for the future. Learn to recognize the 7 Deadly Sins of the Supply Chain and how to focus on the 7 Supply Chain Virtues. ½ day format or Keynote format Your Part is Not a Product. New and revolutionary technologies are what fuel American innovation; however many innovative technologies are never embraced. In this workshop, technology innovators learn the key components necessary to create innovative products that companies want to buy through comprehensive channels and supply chain strategies. ½ day format or Keynote format available View Presention People are Talking – What the Audience has to say about these great presentations “Your talk tonight was fantastic. I wish I had heard it years ago, having learned most of what you were saying the hard way! Even at our stage, I got a lot out of it. I was watching the group during your talk, and they were soaking it up. I really think you hit home with a lot of people. And your stories were great!" - Michelle M. Hanna, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Ribomed Biotechnologies, Inc. “This presentation was tremendous! Joan gave me a handful of key insights I was missing in order to grow a successful business. I feel a renewed sense of encouragement and focus for my business strategy and development." - Kathleen Tomes, President Future Think Inc. “Joan brings fresh insights and ideas for ways to create new business models. She has a unique ability to assess internal and external business factors and create new business opportunities.” - Steve Church, Senior Vice President, Avnet, Inc; Director, Services and Strategic Business Development “Successfully launching new technologies is one of our industry’s greatest challenges. In “Your Part is NOT a Product” Joan Koerber-Walker captured and held the attention of a diverse audience of CEO’s, marketers, and engineers, sharing stories of technology successes and failures and using them to illustrate the key steps that must be followed to succeed.” - Bob Denton, Arizona Technology Council I have attended lots of talks about what it takes to be successful in a global economy. Joan Koerber-Walker’s “Going Global” really tied it all together for me. I have a much better feel for how expanding my company globally affects my Employees, Customers, and Shareholders. - Anne Tully, AWIT, Phoenix In “The Perfect Storm”, Joan Koerber-Walker helps us look back and learn from the events that led to the technology downturn of 2000. More importantly, by helping us to recognize the 7 Deadly Sins of our supply chain behaviors and offering the 7 Virtues we must develop, she offers hope of how we can avoid such extreme down turns in the future.” - Sue Perrott Siferd, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate SCM Program Arizona State University Facilitation is one of the most challenging duties of any leader. It can make or break the success of your strategy session, meeting, or project. Keeping all members of the group engaged, on track and contributing throughout the process takes real talent. Joan Koerber-Walker has that talent! - Francine Hardaway, Ph.D. Stealthmode Partners
Innovation is doing somethng in a NEW way to make life better for the People who matter. What can Innovation do for YOUR business? With a natural style that makes every member of the audience feel like they are engaged in a one on one, Joan Koerber-Walker pulls you in and takes you with her as she explores some of the key challenges facing business today. Not just a speaker, but an active participant in the global business, non profit, and academic communities, Joan’s keynotes, seminars and strategy sessions are built on real life experiences and practical knowledge on the subject matter. Sharing stories of was has been and what can be, she creates a memorable experience and plants ideas that her listeners can take back and apply in the workplace. Combining experience, stories and research, CorePurpose presentations and workshops are rich in content, facts, and stories that bring the message home to the audience. Based on client desire and support, programs can be highly customized for maximum impact! About Joan Joan has held management and executive positions in sales, marketing, engineering management, global supplier contracts and corporate strategy at a Fortune 300 company before forming her own organization, CorePurpose, Inc. in 2002. In 2004, she was recognized by the Stevie Awards, the “Oscar” for women entrepreneurs as one of the leading business women in the United States. In addition to her activities as a CEO and advisor to companies on strategy and execution, she is a member of the National Speakers Association and lectures at universities and in the professional community on strategies for personal and organizational growth. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Technology Council, The National Speakers Association/Arizona, and is a member of the W.P.Carey Executive MBA Advisory Board, and is a past member of the Executive Committee of the Industry Advisory Board for the Thomas and Joan Read Center at Texas A&M University as well as Chair of the Board of Advisors to Parenting Arizona, the state’s largest child abuse prevention organization. She is the author of Connecting Resources—A Primer for Electronics Distribution and Working—a Management Tale of Changing Relationships in Changing Times. Joan holds an MBA from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Delaware. Here is a short list of her most popular messages The Business of Innovation. Innovation is doing things in a new way—to make life better—for the people who matter. This session explores the secrets for success in the Business of Innovation: Finding your Focus — Finding the "-preneur" inside of you — Creating a culture of innovation — Connecting the dots. 1 day, ½ day or Keynote format. Having It All. Can you have it all? A successful career, a happy family, the rewards of community involvement? In this session, learn the secrets to having it all from someone who is ALMOST there. If she can do it—so can YOU. Keynote or workshop formats Merging Objectives/Matching Cultures: Getting the most out of strategic partnerships and acquisitions The concept of partnering to fill business needs is at the center of every business. From traditional buyer/seller relationships, through strategic alliances, and ultimately to mergers and acquisitions, companies are joining forces to achieve shared business objectives. We’ll explore: Why We Join Forces — The impact of Organizational Values and Individual Behaviors on Strategic Partnerships and Combined Organizations — Values Matching as a tool to improve results. — Four Steps for Cultural Due Diligence ½ day or Keynote format Breaking Out/Breaking Through – Tales from both sides of the Glass Ceiling A lot has been said and written about the Glass Ceiling, but: What is it? Who does it apply to? How do you break through? The glass ceiling is not just about women – it’s about ALL of us - as we look from where we are to were we want to be. In this personal, funny and sometimes poignant session Joan Koerber-Walker, founder and executive director of CorePurpose, Inc. shares her personal experiences from both sides of the glass ceiling AND shares three winning tactics YOU can use to break through. Focusing on Success: Optimizing Business Potential What’s keeping your company from realizing its full potential? What is the secret of great companies? How do leaders inspire their teams to greatness? How to create and keep enthusiastic customers AND what it means to your business. 1 day format, ½ day or Keynote formats available Going Global. Are you a global company? Do you want to be? In 1993, I worked for a company that was "going global". North American based, it started to buy up companies around the world. Ten years later, it had operations in 63 countries. But - were they global? In the midst of a global economy, common sense tells us that to be competitive we have to be global too - right? "Going Global?" looks at the challenges of creating a global company from its most important aspect - People. The presentation looks at the following key questions: · What is a "global" company? · Who are they - are there any? · If you are going global - how does it affect the people that really matter - Your Employees, Your Customers, and Your Shareholders? Offered in ½ day instructional or 2 day case based format. Modified Keynotes also available A Perfect Storm: What happened to the technology supply chain in 2001/2002. This seminar reviews the market and industry forces that came together to create the most dramatic and extended downturn in the history of the technology sector and provides warning signs and strategies for the future. Learn to recognize the 7 Deadly Sins of the Supply Chain and how to focus on the 7 Supply Chain Virtues. ½ day format or Keynote format Your Part is Not a Product. New and revolutionary technologies are what fuel American innovation; however many innovative technologies are never embraced. In this workshop, technology innovators learn the key components necessary to create innovative products that companies want to buy through comprehensive channels and supply chain strategies. ½ day format or Keynote format available View Presention People are Talking – What the Audience has to say about these great presentations “Your talk tonight was fantastic. I wish I had heard it years ago, having learned most of what you were saying the hard way! Even at our stage, I got a lot out of it. I was watching the group during your talk, and they were soaking it up. I really think you hit home with a lot of people. And your stories were great!" - Michelle M. Hanna, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Ribomed Biotechnologies, Inc. “This presentation was tremendous! Joan gave me a handful of key insights I was missing in order to grow a successful business. I feel a renewed sense of encouragement and focus for my business strategy and development." - Kathleen Tomes, President Future Think Inc. “Joan brings fresh insights and ideas for ways to create new business models. She has a unique ability to assess internal and external business factors and create new business opportunities.” - Steve Church, Senior Vice President, Avnet, Inc; Director, Services and Strategic Business Development “Successfully launching new technologies is one of our industry’s greatest challenges. In “Your Part is NOT a Product” Joan Koerber-Walker captured and held the attention of a diverse audience of CEO’s, marketers, and engineers, sharing stories of technology successes and failures and using them to illustrate the key steps that must be followed to succeed.” - Bob Denton, Arizona Technology Council I have attended lots of talks about what it takes to be successful in a global economy. Joan Koerber-Walker’s “Going Global” really tied it all together for me. I have a much better feel for how expanding my company globally affects my Employees, Customers, and Shareholders. - Anne Tully, AWIT, Phoenix In “The Perfect Storm”, Joan Koerber-Walker helps us look back and learn from the events that led to the technology downturn of 2000. More importantly, by helping us to recognize the 7 Deadly Sins of our supply chain behaviors and offering the 7 Virtues we must develop, she offers hope of how we can avoid such extreme down turns in the future.” - Sue Perrott Siferd, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate SCM Program Arizona State University Facilitation is one of the most challenging duties of any leader. It can make or break the success of your strategy session, meeting, or project. Keeping all members of the group engaged, on track and contributing throughout the process takes real talent. Joan Koerber-Walker has that talent! - Francine Hardaway, Ph.D. Stealthmode Partners
2010