Darlene Templeton

“You immediately feel the sincerity of Darlene’s caring and genuine commitment to the growth of people. Darlene has a special talent in connecting with people and gives you the feeling of trust, integrity, credibility and insight … all excellent attributes in a professional speaker and coach.”

Barbara Yarbrough, IBM Corporation

"Darlene provides so much valuable guidance to her audience. Darlene not only gets you excited about driving your career forward but also provides practical and realistic steps to help you make it happen! She possesses all the skills of a motivational speaker with hands- on guidance of a coach and trusted mentor... that valuable combination makes all the difference!"

Kate Stoker, VP of Programs and Events, Young Women’s Alliance

“An amazing example of combining compassionate guidance with the benefits of group dynamics. Darlene’s expert speaking and coaching abilities empower each and every participant to evaluate different aspects of their lives and dreams, gain valuable insight and take action to move forward.

Cindy Sailor, Business Owner

Darlene Templeton, CEO of Templeton & Associates, is a professional speaker, executive coach, trainer, and author. A master in LEADERSHIP and TRANSFORMATION, Darlene’s extensive corporate experience, (36 years with IBM) has given her the tools to transform even the most experienced executives into world-class leaders! Her passion is working with professionals and businesses to find their passion, improve communication and leadership skills, increase productivity and achieve their greatest potential.

With Darlene’s unique combination of her corporate experience, her own personal journey and her successful small business, she can speak to any audience, from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. An intuitive and a results oriented leader herself, Darlene uses her powerful program, “Rapid Accelerated-Motivational-Program-RAMP” to help participants to define their goals, see their potential and put an actionable plan in place to achieve the results they desire!

Darlene has a special talent for easily connecting with audiences and workshop participants, creating immediate feelings of trust and integrity. Each and every program is customized for her clients. Gifted with humor and a natural-born storyteller, her presentation style is exceptionally enthusiastic, energizing and fun! She has been called the “high octane” energy source in the room. She entertains, motivates and inspires---always, always leaving her clients and audiences empowered with the tips, tools and strategies for leadership, personal and professional excellence, and success.

Darlene is the “RAMP IT UP” expert, and you will not be disappointed. Your audience will leave engaged, inspired and empowered to take immediate action in their lives, and achieve the success that they desire!

Darlene is a Certified Professional Coactive Coach (CPCC) through Coaches Training Institute, (CTI), completed the one year Leadership Program at CTI, Certified through International Coaching Federation (ICF), and is Certified Master Dream Coach through Dream University.

These are some of Darlene's most requested topics:

RAMP UP YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

Enhance your leadership skills to achieve greater success in life & business!

Effective leaders must continue to identify, develop and sharpen their own leadership skills for both personal and professional growth. Outstanding leaders know how to skillfully inspire, motivate, and empower others to do their very best and achieve success. Darlene will provide you the key tools, techniques and strategies so that you can enhance your existing leadership skills, improve your personal performance, communicate and engage with others more effectively. You will leave feeling inspired, empowered and ready to achieve greater success in your life, both personally and professionally.

WHO IS DRIVING YOUR CAREER?

Put yourself in the driver's seat and take control of your career.

Navigating the corporate world can be challenging! Darlene is a master at meeting business challenges. She will share the three critical success keys that will give you the confidence and the tools to help move your career/business forward. You will find more job satisfaction, improve your performance and achieve the success you desire. You will focus on your career goals, learn techniques to communicate your value, and leverage your support network as a result of this unique and interaction presentation. Then you can take back your car keys and you will be truly driving your own career!

WHAT'S ON YOUR LEADERSHIP CHARM BRACELET?

Discover how your leadership skills or “charms” can propel you into future success.

Darlene will share with you a unique perspective on her own personal “leadership charm bracelet” and how it prepared her for a new career and journey. This powerful women's program will help you to identify and develop core individual leadership skills. You will realize the power of removing “charms” that no longer serve, and learn key tips and strategies to continue your leadership journey. You will be able to integrate your life experiences, leadership strengths and personal passions into your virtual “leadership charm bracelet “creating your personal roadmap to success.

WORKING WITH DARLENE:

Darlene is a very easy speaker to work with. During her extensive career at IBM, she planned and managed many meetings and events and booked speakers for these events. She really knows what makes a VERY successful event and will work with you and your team to make your event a huge success. Each and every presentation is customized for her clients. Darlene's presentations are high energy, very interactive and fun. Your audience will walk away feeling energized, highly motivated inspired and ready to take immediate action. They will have immediate tools, tips and strategies that they can put into action in their personal and professional lives immediately.

I am an easy speaker to work with and am very flexible in all areas of speaking and event management. During my 36 year corporate career, I planned and was responsible for hundreds of meetings and corporate events and booked many speakers during that time. I am very familiar with what it takes to have a successful event and I will do everything that I can to support you and your organization to make your event AMAZING!