Jeff Bishop is an Executive Coach with a passion for helping Business Owners, CEO’s and Executives of small to mid-size companies transform both their businesses and their personal lives.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

· Founder & Owner of Effective Directions, Inc., an Executive Coaching and Business Consulting Firm dedicated to improving the performance of Business Owners & CEO’s while taking their businesses to newer levels.

· General Manager, $12M Professional Services Firm — specializing in technology services and solution packaging — growing the business in revenues, profitability and employee performance.

· IBM Executive responsible for various Sales, Marketing and Management Initiatives — Professional Services, Strategic Planning, and Global Sales & Marketing – with Sales Revenue up to $100M and Market Plan up to $2B.

EDUCATION

· Coach Training Institute — Coaching Training & Certification

· University of Kentucky – Bachelor of Business Administration

· Bellarmine College – Graduate Work

BOARDS and ORGANIZATIONS

· Waident Marketing Advisory Board Member

· Naperville Community Career Center Volunteer

· Financial Transitions LTD Board Member

· Naperville Presbyterian Church Small Group Leader

ABOUT VISTAGE INTERNATIONAL

Vistage International, the world’s leading chief executive organization, and its affiliates have more than 14,500 members in 16 countries. Vistage members generate nearly $300 billion in annual revenue and have more than 2.1 million employees around the world. Vistage is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of chief executives. Member companies are better run and grow their revenues, on average, at twice the percentage growth rate after joining Vistage.