by Michael Strickland
AXS has an amazing cast of faculty members for its online success club. AXS is a dynamic and exciting success club that educates and fosters a like-minded entrepreneurial mindset for individuals and businesses. Their chief aim is to inspire, uplift and serve while equipping its members with successful thoughts, habits and tools. They provide online and face-to-face training, impactful events, business networking opportunities, learning through travel experiences, courses and workshops, publications and more. They are the leaders in Collaborative Community and enhancing health, wealth, and happiness all around the world. Be, Do and Have your goals, dreams and desires.
Check out this list of top-flight trainers:
Troy McClain
Called a “Living Energy Drink” by the Idaho Press Tribune, the nation was introduced to Troy McClain on Donald Trump’s hit TV show The Apprentice. He was selected as a finalist from 250,000 applicants and rode his underdog status all the way to the final four. Troy focuses on growing people and businesses to great heights in his role as CEO of AXS He has spearheaded a number of startup, turnaround and growth companies.
Troy's philosophy is "The best way to get ahead is to give back." An international speaker, he has collaborated with the top names in business including Warren Buffet, and has shared the stage with with Tony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen (of Chicken Soup for the Soul) and many other influential leaders, athletes and entertainers. Troy has served and been honored by Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, the Kellogg Innovation Network, Special Olympics International and a long list of others. His enthusiasm, experience and determination have enabled Troy to live “the American dream,” pulling himself and his family out of poverty through hard work and street smarts. Troy McClain works tirelessly to make that dream the reality for everyone whose life he touches.
"Who would have thought that a country boy from Idaho could go on national television, be seen by 28 million Americans every week and still appreciate the simple things like fly fishing on a backcountry stream?" Troy's official website reads. "That is Troy McClain. Troy’s rise to prominence happened as he climbed Donald Trump’s ladder on NBC’s The Apprentice, advancing all the way to the finals." Troy is a ball of energy and enthusiasm who seeks to utilize his success to Give First to his community and to those who need help the most.
Ngub Nding
Early in life, Ngub Nding developed a passion for both Science and Holistic Healing. After fifteen years of research and development for the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries, his encounter with Joanne and Roger Callahan led him to chose and dedicate his professional life to apply, teach and research Thought Field Therapy (TFT ).
When applied to problems, TFT addresses their fundamental causes, providing information in the form of a healing code. It is designed to balance the body's energy system and to promote the body's own healing ability.
Although he dedicated the last twenty five years learning, researching and practicing different energetic modalities (from martial arts, Taoism, kinesiology, reflexology, phytotherapy, …) Ngub Nding found in the efficiency, the simplicity and the practicality of TFT an ideal bridge between Modern Science and Ancient Traditions Knowledge.
Trained at the Advanced level, Ngub Nding is the lead French trainer at the Bootcamp level.
Beyond therapy, private and group sessions of Coaching, Training and general Psychological and Energetic Management are specifically designed to help you Identify and Clarify optimal goals in any area of life, Get rid of any block to reach your full potential; Recognize and Develop the awareness of your Perfect Balance State and your optimal mind set for Thriving.
Blaine Athorn
Blaine Athorn is a Memory Power expert trainer who has consulted for Fortune 500 companies including Xerox, Texas Instruments, Aetna Insurance and The Hartford Insurance Company just to name a few. Tens of thousands of people throughout the world have participated in Blaine’s live training programs.
As president and founder of The Memory Training Institute, Blaine Athorn has been involved in the communication skills arena for more than 20 years. He's been a guest speaker at over 2,000 companies nationwide and has helped simplify and revolutionize memory training so anybody can master it.
In addition to designing custom workshops for corporations and organizations, Blaine has also developed educational programs for students of all ages. Thousands have applied these learning and success skills to increase their grades, self-confidence and enthusiasm for learning. His landmark Memory Power - How to Improve Recall - Memory Skills DVD Training Video teaches you his entire technique for remembering the things that are most important to you. You'll learn how to use more of your brainpower in a whole new way, completely different from how most of us were taught to memorize. This memory training seminar is highly recommended to anyone serious about reaching higher levels of success and awareness in life.
Don and Melinda Boyer
Don Boyer, along with his wife Melinda, is the creator of the best-selling book series The Power of Mentorship which now has 22 volumes and more than 200,000 copies in the marketplace worldwide. With his wife Melinda, they have also produced motivational films that have featured international leaders Brian Tracy, Bob Proctor, Marie Diamond and Vic Johnson among others.
Don's passion is to help people reach their full potential and fulfill their dreams. His mentorship programs include How to Create a Publishing Empire, The Millionaire Speakers' Home Study Course, and The Millionaire Speakers' Boot Camp. All are designed to help you build financial independence.
To “Success is not a Destination, Success is a Definition,” the Boyer's say, "The reason so many people feel like failures is not just from a lack of results or the missing of set goals. The biggest culprit is not knowing what Success means to them. There is no such thing as a public standard to measure success with because it’s not a title, rank, position or income destination; it is a personalized definition based on your own standards." Contact Don and Melinda Boyer for any of their live training and mentorship programs.
Brett Labit
An entrepreneur, consultant, and coach, Brett Labit founded a company called LIZ Global, Inc. which provided a unique business development system at no cost. In 2015, LIZ Global merged with AXS to provide a dynamic Social Marketplace for individuals to progress in Life and Business. Brett creates unified communities where giving, serving and caring are at the core of interaction.
Brett has a heart for helping companies progress from survival to significance.
As Director of Marketing for AXS, he helps companies and individuals create social influence by helping them achieve social responsibility as a core value. The social marketplace is a combination of a high-tech social platform and high touch, face to face interaction. The potential benefits for members include but are not limited to branding, education, advertising, marketing and social networking.
His messages and trainings are packed with insightful and useful ideas like this one from his blog:
"Be a connector of People -It is more important that you take the time and energy at an event to introduce and edify people to others. In order to do this properly, you really need to know the positive attributes of the person you are introducing ... The group will begin to respect and appreciate you. This also begins the process of trust, and we can all agree that trust is a key ingredient to earning clients." - from Keys to Networking #1 The Power is in the Seed not the Sower.
Brett has trained and traveled across the globe, working with the top names in business, sports and nonprofits. Huffington Post has called Brett's work "The Evolution of Business Networking."
Neal J. Powless
Neal J. Powless, MS, NCC, and a PhD Fellowship at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, is a traditional member of the Onondaga Nation and Eel Clan. As a Co-Producer for the Major Motion Picture Crooked Arrows, Mr. Powless was also responsible for Native story line development, cultural sensitivity and procuring financial investments. He co-produced the NY Emmy Nominated "Game of Life; Heart and Soul of the Onondaga," a short documentary about the cultural origins of the game of lacrosse, and has also collaborated with ESPN on multiple film projects.
Mr. Powless has hosted a variety radio show, KREZ radio on the Hill, at Syracuse University.
Mr. Powless is currently the Head Coach for the Netherlands National Lacrosse team, which competed in the 2014 World Lacrosse Championship in Denver and will compete in the 2016 European Lacrosse Championship in Hungary. He is the owner of Syracuse Stingers lacrosse franchise which hosts lacrosse training camps and exhibition games. Mr. Powless also serves on the Board of Directors for the non-profit, There and Back, which provides motivational speeches about drug and alcohol awareness for high school and college sports teams.
Mr. Powless is three-time All-American lacrosse player at Nazareth College before being drafted by the professional lacrosse team the Rochester Knighthawks that lead to a seven-year career in the National Lacrosse League. He also played for the Iroquois Nationals in six World Lacrosse Championships, made the tournament's All-World Team as an Attackman in 2002, and won a Silver medal in the 2003 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships. Mr. Powless has won a total of five Professional and National Championships in his career and was inducted into the Nazareth College Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
Mr. Powless has taught and presented courses across the country for nearly 20 years about Indigenous culture and value systems. He has formerly served on Syracuse University's Office of Multicultural Affairs and Career Services. Mr. Powless has a Masters in Counseling from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Nazareth College. He resides in Upstate New York with his wife, Michelle Schenandoah-Powless.
Michelle Schenandoah-Powless
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Michelle D. Schenandoah is a member of the Oneida Indian Nation of New York and a wolf clan member. She is the daughter to Oneida Nation Faithkeeper, Diane Schenandoah, and granddaughter to the late Oneida Nation Wolf Clan Mother, Maisie Shenandoah.
Ms. Schenandoah has served as a business development consultant to corporations, higher educational institutions and individuals. Michelle lived and worked in New York City for 12 years, where she focused her professional and academic endeavors building the expertise to serve the greater good of the world in a meaningful and impactful way. With an emphasis in corporate and tax law, Michelle has also integrated American Indian law and policy into her academic career at New York Law School.
Schenandoah was a founding member and Chief Operating Officer for Pervasive Learning Solutions (PLS), a global project management and leadership training company located in New York, NY. She has provided business development and consultative sales services to Fortune 500 companies and directed the global operations for training provider, International Institute for Learning in NY. Michelle has also worked for the non-profit organization, the American Indian College Fund in NY, where she conducted grant writing, product development, marketing and sales to raise scholarships for tribal college students.
Michelle also has over fifteen years experience in marketing and sales of Native American arts and music in the global marketplace. She ran her own agency that provided support to Native American artists and event planning for corporate cultural awareness programs. She was an advisor to the Native American Technology Journey that selected technology-based community projects to receive funding, and served on the Board of Directors for the Native American Music Association (NAMMY’s) that helped establish the Native American music category in the Grammy Awards.
Having worked with spiritual healers and visionaries throughout the years, Michelle has also completed two integrated programs with Sheila Applegate to incorporate Spirit into all aspects of her life. Her life’s journey is just beginning.
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University in American Studies and American Indian Studies, and JD and LL.M. in Taxation from New York Law School.
Dr. Frank White
Frank White is the founder of F.A. White & Associate and Frank White International, originally founded in 1985 in San Francisco, California. Frank became a Forum Master Trainer and Coach 1989. He was a Founding Member of Impact International Association of Consultants, Trainers and Coaches and is a member of National Association of Accountants.
Frank successfully opened or assisted in the opening of over 400 businesses in 14 industries throughout the United States and Asia. He has trained and coached over 2,000 executives, managers and entrepreneurs as well as trained over 10,000 sales people, sales leaders and sales managers in a variety of industries.
As a nationally recognized and sought after Motivational Speaker and Trainer, Frank has a national reputation for business turn-arounds as well new business start-ups. Frank’s programs include workshops, paid master mind groups, and seminars that include sales training, management development, leadership training, sales performance, excellence, motivational management and leadership as well as customized workshops. He has had an extensive corporate career where he was key in the development of five regional and national retail chains and served as President for four of the five.
In his spare time he is involved in theater and various charities. Frank currently resides in Boise, Idaho.
David Cohen
David Cohen joined AXS and GIN in April 2015 as the Chief Operating Officer. With a diverse background on Wall Street and as a global tech entrepreneur in more than a dozen businesses, David has a unique perspective and deep experience investing, raising investment capital, valuations, technology innovation, and early stage growth companies.
After graduating from Columbia University in the city of New York, he took a unique route as an options trader in commodities at the leading options firm in the world and later as a bond trader in the high yield and emerging markets at Credit Suisse First Boston, establishing a deep foundation in valuation and the capital markets along the way.
Later his Wall Street experience included managing 27 global technology projects for Citigroup. Following his heart into an early stage software company, he left Citi to help lead Orchestria to three years on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 in the New York Tri-State area, growing the company to a $400+ million valuation, and eventually getting to a sale to Computer Associates (CA). In 2009, David joined Troy McClain in Boise, ID on several projects, including becoming a founder of FieldSync Mobile Solutions for which David was named 2013 Innovator of the Year in 2013. With several other successful startups, turnarounds, and exits under his belt, he is most at home in early stage, high growth companies, often investing in and mentoring other entrepreneurs. David resides in Boise with his beautiful wife and three children.
Stay tuned for more AXS Faculty Members!
AXS has an amazing cast of faculty members for its online success club. AXS is a dynamic and exciting success club that educates and fosters a like-minded entrepreneurial mindset for individuals and businesses. Their chief aim is to inspire, uplift and serve while equipping its members with successful thoughts, habits and tools. They provide online and face-to-face training, impactful events, business networking opportunities, learning through travel experiences, courses and workshops, publications and more. They are the leaders in Collaborative Community and enhancing health, wealth, and happiness all around the world. Be, Do and Have your goals, dreams and desires.
Check out this list of top-flight trainers:
Troy McClain
Troy's philosophy is "The best way to get ahead is to give back." An international speaker, he has collaborated with the top names in business including Warren Buffet, and has shared the stage with with Tony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen (of Chicken Soup for the Soul) and many other influential leaders, athletes and entertainers. Troy has served and been honored by Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, the Kellogg Innovation Network, Special Olympics International and a long list of others. His enthusiasm, experience and determination have enabled Troy to live “the American dream,” pulling himself and his family out of poverty through hard work and street smarts. Troy McClain works tirelessly to make that dream the reality for everyone whose life he touches.
"Who would have thought that a country boy from Idaho could go on national television, be seen by 28 million Americans every week and still appreciate the simple things like fly fishing on a backcountry stream?" Troy's official website reads. "That is Troy McClain. Troy’s rise to prominence happened as he climbed Donald Trump’s ladder on NBC’s The Apprentice, advancing all the way to the finals." Troy is a ball of energy and enthusiasm who seeks to utilize his success to Give First to his community and to those who need help the most.
Ngub Nding
Early in life, Ngub Nding developed a passion for both Science and Holistic Healing. After fifteen years of research and development for the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Industries, his encounter with Joanne and Roger Callahan led him to chose and dedicate his professional life to apply, teach and research Thought Field Therapy (TFT ).
When applied to problems, TFT addresses their fundamental causes, providing information in the form of a healing code. It is designed to balance the body's energy system and to promote the body's own healing ability.Although he dedicated the last twenty five years learning, researching and practicing different energetic modalities (from martial arts, Taoism, kinesiology, reflexology, phytotherapy, …) Ngub Nding found in the efficiency, the simplicity and the practicality of TFT an ideal bridge between Modern Science and Ancient Traditions Knowledge.
Trained at the Advanced level, Ngub Nding is the lead French trainer at the Bootcamp level.
Beyond therapy, private and group sessions of Coaching, Training and general Psychological and Energetic Management are specifically designed to help you Identify and Clarify optimal goals in any area of life, Get rid of any block to reach your full potential; Recognize and Develop the awareness of your Perfect Balance State and your optimal mind set for Thriving.
Blaine Athorn
Blaine Athorn is a Memory Power expert trainer who has consulted for Fortune 500 companies including Xerox, Texas Instruments, Aetna Insurance and The Hartford Insurance Company just to name a few. Tens of thousands of people throughout the world have participated in Blaine’s live training programs.
As president and founder of The Memory Training Institute, Blaine Athorn has been involved in the communication skills arena for more than 20 years. He's been a guest speaker at over 2,000 companies nationwide and has helped simplify and revolutionize memory training so anybody can master it.
In addition to designing custom workshops for corporations and organizations, Blaine has also developed educational programs for students of all ages. Thousands have applied these learning and success skills to increase their grades, self-confidence and enthusiasm for learning. His landmark Memory Power - How to Improve Recall - Memory Skills DVD Training Video teaches you his entire technique for remembering the things that are most important to you. You'll learn how to use more of your brainpower in a whole new way, completely different from how most of us were taught to memorize. This memory training seminar is highly recommended to anyone serious about reaching higher levels of success and awareness in life.
Don and Melinda Boyer
Don's passion is to help people reach their full potential and fulfill their dreams. His mentorship programs include How to Create a Publishing Empire, The Millionaire Speakers' Home Study Course, and The Millionaire Speakers' Boot Camp. All are designed to help you build financial independence.
To “Success is not a Destination, Success is a Definition,” the Boyer's say, "The reason so many people feel like failures is not just from a lack of results or the missing of set goals. The biggest culprit is not knowing what Success means to them. There is no such thing as a public standard to measure success with because it’s not a title, rank, position or income destination; it is a personalized definition based on your own standards." Contact Don and Melinda Boyer for any of their live training and mentorship programs.
Brett Labit
An entrepreneur, consultant, and coach, Brett Labit founded a company called LIZ Global, Inc. which provided a unique business development system at no cost. In 2015, LIZ Global merged with AXS to provide a dynamic Social Marketplace for individuals to progress in Life and Business. Brett creates unified communities where giving, serving and caring are at the core of interaction.
His messages and trainings are packed with insightful and useful ideas like this one from his blog:
"Be a connector of People -It is more important that you take the time and energy at an event to introduce and edify people to others. In order to do this properly, you really need to know the positive attributes of the person you are introducing ... The group will begin to respect and appreciate you. This also begins the process of trust, and we can all agree that trust is a key ingredient to earning clients." - from Keys to Networking #1 The Power is in the Seed not the Sower.
Brett has trained and traveled across the globe, working with the top names in business, sports and nonprofits. Huffington Post has called Brett's work "The Evolution of Business Networking."
Neal J. Powless
Neal J. Powless, MS, NCC, and a PhD Fellowship at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, is a traditional member of the Onondaga Nation and Eel Clan. As a Co-Producer for the Major Motion Picture Crooked Arrows, Mr. Powless was also responsible for Native story line development, cultural sensitivity and procuring financial investments. He co-produced the NY Emmy Nominated "Game of Life; Heart and Soul of the Onondaga," a short documentary about the cultural origins of the game of lacrosse, and has also collaborated with ESPN on multiple film projects.
Mr. Powless has hosted a variety radio show, KREZ radio on the Hill, at Syracuse University.Mr. Powless is currently the Head Coach for the Netherlands National Lacrosse team, which competed in the 2014 World Lacrosse Championship in Denver and will compete in the 2016 European Lacrosse Championship in Hungary. He is the owner of Syracuse Stingers lacrosse franchise which hosts lacrosse training camps and exhibition games. Mr. Powless also serves on the Board of Directors for the non-profit, There and Back, which provides motivational speeches about drug and alcohol awareness for high school and college sports teams.
Mr. Powless is three-time All-American lacrosse player at Nazareth College before being drafted by the professional lacrosse team the Rochester Knighthawks that lead to a seven-year career in the National Lacrosse League. He also played for the Iroquois Nationals in six World Lacrosse Championships, made the tournament's All-World Team as an Attackman in 2002, and won a Silver medal in the 2003 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships. Mr. Powless has won a total of five Professional and National Championships in his career and was inducted into the Nazareth College Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
Mr. Powless has taught and presented courses across the country for nearly 20 years about Indigenous culture and value systems. He has formerly served on Syracuse University's Office of Multicultural Affairs and Career Services. Mr. Powless has a Masters in Counseling from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Nazareth College. He resides in Upstate New York with his wife, Michelle Schenandoah-Powless.
Michelle Schenandoah-Powless
Ms. Schenandoah has served as a business development consultant to corporations, higher educational institutions and individuals. Michelle lived and worked in New York City for 12 years, where she focused her professional and academic endeavors building the expertise to serve the greater good of the world in a meaningful and impactful way. With an emphasis in corporate and tax law, Michelle has also integrated American Indian law and policy into her academic career at New York Law School.
Schenandoah was a founding member and Chief Operating Officer for Pervasive Learning Solutions (PLS), a global project management and leadership training company located in New York, NY. She has provided business development and consultative sales services to Fortune 500 companies and directed the global operations for training provider, International Institute for Learning in NY. Michelle has also worked for the non-profit organization, the American Indian College Fund in NY, where she conducted grant writing, product development, marketing and sales to raise scholarships for tribal college students.
Michelle also has over fifteen years experience in marketing and sales of Native American arts and music in the global marketplace. She ran her own agency that provided support to Native American artists and event planning for corporate cultural awareness programs. She was an advisor to the Native American Technology Journey that selected technology-based community projects to receive funding, and served on the Board of Directors for the Native American Music Association (NAMMY’s) that helped establish the Native American music category in the Grammy Awards.
Having worked with spiritual healers and visionaries throughout the years, Michelle has also completed two integrated programs with Sheila Applegate to incorporate Spirit into all aspects of her life. Her life’s journey is just beginning.
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University in American Studies and American Indian Studies, and JD and LL.M. in Taxation from New York Law School.
Dr. Frank White
Frank White is the founder of F.A. White & Associate and Frank White International, originally founded in 1985 in San Francisco, California. Frank became a Forum Master Trainer and Coach 1989. He was a Founding Member of Impact International Association of Consultants, Trainers and Coaches and is a member of National Association of Accountants.
As a nationally recognized and sought after Motivational Speaker and Trainer, Frank has a national reputation for business turn-arounds as well new business start-ups. Frank’s programs include workshops, paid master mind groups, and seminars that include sales training, management development, leadership training, sales performance, excellence, motivational management and leadership as well as customized workshops. He has had an extensive corporate career where he was key in the development of five regional and national retail chains and served as President for four of the five.
In his spare time he is involved in theater and various charities. Frank currently resides in Boise, Idaho.
David Cohen
David Cohen joined AXS and GIN in April 2015 as the Chief Operating Officer. With a diverse background on Wall Street and as a global tech entrepreneur in more than a dozen businesses, David has a unique perspective and deep experience investing, raising investment capital, valuations, technology innovation, and early stage growth companies.After graduating from Columbia University in the city of New York, he took a unique route as an options trader in commodities at the leading options firm in the world and later as a bond trader in the high yield and emerging markets at Credit Suisse First Boston, establishing a deep foundation in valuation and the capital markets along the way.
Later his Wall Street experience included managing 27 global technology projects for Citigroup. Following his heart into an early stage software company, he left Citi to help lead Orchestria to three years on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 in the New York Tri-State area, growing the company to a $400+ million valuation, and eventually getting to a sale to Computer Associates (CA). In 2009, David joined Troy McClain in Boise, ID on several projects, including becoming a founder of FieldSync Mobile Solutions for which David was named 2013 Innovator of the Year in 2013. With several other successful startups, turnarounds, and exits under his belt, he is most at home in early stage, high growth companies, often investing in and mentoring other entrepreneurs. David resides in Boise with his beautiful wife and three children.
Stay tuned for more AXS Faculty Members!
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