Coconnell Press Kit 2015

Coconnell Press Kit 2015

• 1.
  Courtney O’Connell isa rising thought leader on the topic of disruptive innovation. Her TEDx talk “Go All In on Education,” and blogs on The Huffington Post are provoking a national conversation about innovation in education. She has extensive experience building the digital capabilities of organizations, and serves as a leader on the American College Personnel Association’s Presidential Task Force on Digital Technology in Higher Education. O’Connell helped develop & publish the student focused book What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube. She also serves as Editor to Socialnomics.com, ranked as a Top 10 Blog by PC Magazine. In 2014, Courtney published her first book Slide Design for Non-Designers which is currently for sale on the iBookstore. She has been featured in MeetingsNet Magazine, The Huffington Post, and RuleBreaker Magazine for her role as a change agent in the U.S. education system. Courtney served as a professor of leadership at Rutgers University and has guest lectured in a variety of graduate courses. She approaches each speaking engagement as an opportunity to give the audience a new perspective or new way of thinking about their work, as well as an opportunity to give them tangible ideas they can begin implementing immediately. Currently, she is working alongside best-selling author Erik Qualman as the Director of Business Design where she is developing and distributing digital leadership content that is educating the world. Courtney O’Connell TEDx Speaker & Disruption Expert Speaking Topics Disruptive Innovation: Are you being disrupted or are you leading the change? We often assume that innovators possess some creative super-power, but the truth is that our ability to serve as an agent of change is within each and every one of us. The habits of innovation can be learned, and this presentation will begin to uncover them in a highly engaging and visual presentation. Gain new perspectives on disruption, as well as practical approaches to innovation you and your team can start utilizing immediately in your work. The Marketing Disruption: The basic principals of marketing are not enough for companies and organizations in the digital age. Digital technology has disrupted the way we do business and this presentation outlines the “four C’s” (creating, curating, culture and connecting). Courtney delivers these messages with industry specific examples so that any organization can begin to infuse these new concepts into a marketing strategy that will thrive in the digital age. Making Your Mark: The rules of leadership have changed. You no longer have to be a in a position of leadership to make your mark on the world. In this presentation, Courtney tells the stories of “mark makers” and reveals the new rules for leadership in the digital age. Testimonials Courtney creates the dialogue central to making change in our lives. - Executive Director, ACPA College Educators International Courtney O’Connell’s visit to IU Southeast generated energy and much thoughtful discussion about social media and digital responsibility. - Vice Chancellor, Indiana University Southeast LinkedIn Profile Keynote Speaking Reel Huffington Post Blogs Socialnomics Blogs Courtney’s Twitter TEDx Talk (All in on EDU) TEDx Talk (Motivation) Courtney’s Website Courtney’s Digital Footprint
• 2.
  What People areSaying about Courtney Featured Clients TEDx . American College Personnel Association . DECA Inc. . New York Institute of Technology . Goodwill Industries International . Penn State University . NCAA What makes Courtney unique? Presentation Design: Courtney designs every presentation with two specific goals in mind. 1.) She wants her audience to leave the presentation with a new perspective or new way of thinking about the issue being discussed. 2.) Audience members will leave with tangible items they can start implementing in their work immediately following the presentation. Her presentations offer a balanced combination of big picture thinking and practical takeaways. In addition, Courtney’s experience as a graphic designer ensures that all presentations are designed in a way that is highly visual and therefor memorable. Extensive training and facilitator experience: Courtney worked for seven years in higher education, specializing in training and teaching. She taught a course on Unconventional Leadership at Rutgers University, and has facilitated hundreds of workshops and trainings for a wide range of audiences with varying levels of engagement and attention spans. This experience has prepared Courtney to be an excellent facilitator and trainer, in addition to a thought provoking keynote speaker. “Courtney created an incredible presentation for my Women’s Leadership Symposium. My college students were able to connect with her presentation through her engaging style and her creative slides. She is a visionary with an inspiring message who charges her audience to achieve greatness. It was a pleasure to work with such a dedicated presenter!” - Michelle Brisson, Director of Student Life at Drew University “Courtney’s presentation on the 5 Habits for Innovative Educators was very motivating. She gave a clear picture of the challenges to promoting innovation in education along with five informative, practical, and exciting practices for changing the educational landscape to one that fosters student engagement and creativity. She is a thoughtful, energetic, and inspiring presenter!” -Francy Magee, Dean of Campus Life at New York Institute of Technology