 A
farm boy, a Ph.D., a Tupperware lady, a CEO, and a coach
walked into a room. He asked for a Diet Coke and
sat down.
Neil has spent the better portion
of his life studying and thinking about communication. Neil is the
guy who never has to be in the spotlight, although
he can be. His passion is coaching; asking the
difficult questions that make you think.
Growing up on a family farm, Neil gained great insight
into what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. He
knows the value of hard work, both physically and mentally. Ever
been a good farm neighbor? He would love it as
a eulogy.
As an academic, he studied
interpersonal communication and earned his Ph.D.
from the University of Kansas. In
one form or another, he coached debaters for two decades. In
highly competitive national competitions, he helped
his teams be their best. He learned that a coach
can only be as successful as his clients.
Neil spent thirteen years coaching
Tupperware ladies who ranged from hobbyists to six-figure
income earners. He
even held parties to understand the language, communication,
and challenges his team faced. When he sold his
franchise, his team was recognized as number four in
the United States.
As a father of five adult children,
Neil believes he has given each of them a gift of
independence. "My
children have all that they need to make the right
choices for themselves, and I am proud of each of them."
He revels in his grandchildren and his wife is still
his best friend (among several roles).
He is currently CEO of Team Connections, an international
coaching company serving small business owners and
entrepreneurs.
Most importantly, he learned that life is really about
choices:
Be happy where you are; you
chose it. If you
don't want to be there, then be somewhere else.
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