Jim Schneider
Experience:

    * President- Vertical Performance, LLC
    * Director of Human Resources, Training and Development, City of Belleville, Il
    * In the field of human development and performance improvement since 1980
    * 22 years as Director of Leadership Development for YMCA of Southwest Il
    * Founder of the adventure education program Life Adventures in 1983
    * Created YMCA TeamBuilders, a provider of professional development services
    * Chairman of the Board, the BASIC Initiative, an organization promoting character, encouraging community involvement and addressing community needs
    * Vice President of the Center for Racial Harmony
    * Professional Leadership Coach, trained by Coaches Training Institute
    * Speaker
    * Facilitator
    * Speaker
    * Corporate trainer
    * Has directed or consulted for over 40 fitness events including runs, triathlons, rock climbing competitions and cycling events
    * Has designed professional development workshops, action learning, and adventure based workshops since the early 80’s.

Education:
MS in Counseling, Southern Illinois University
BS in Speech Communication, Southern Illinois University

Personal:
Outdoor Sports Enthusiast – rock climber, runner, cyclist, skier, etc.

Statement:
My metaphorical personal mission statement is to help others tune their instruments to create a symphony.
We help people and organizations be the best they can be.

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Performance Packages


Time Management
Let us show you how to make the activities you fill your time with more meaningful.
Diversity Training
In the 21st century, companies who embrace the differences in their employees will rise.
Public Speaking
Let us help you or your people communicate with passion, confidence and persuasion.
Customer Service
We excel helping you share your passion for truly serving the customer with your people.
Work/Life Balance
Integrating our work with the lives that we are passionate about makes us powerful.