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Stan Higgins

Stan Higgins

ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator


An enthusiastic EO’r leading one of Canada’s fastest growing companies who recognizes the unlimited potential ROI of Forum and the capacity for Forum 2.0® to maximize the Forum investment. Stan’s multiple EO Forums run on Forum 2.0®, giving him a practical perspective to help Forums harness the transformative power of Forum 2.0® and unleash the boundless potential of their groups.

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I WORK WITH

• EO Member Forums
• YPO Member Forums
• Independent Forums
• Peer Groups
• Corporate Team Leaders
• Senior Leadership Teams
• C-Suite Executives
• Non-Profit Leaders

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Forum Basics
• Forum 2.0®
• Goal Setting

My Story

Stan is an EO’r who recognizes the Entrepreneurs Organization as an incredible resource with unlimited potential ROI for those who are willing to show up and participate wholeheartedly. Since joining EO in 2015, he has grown his business 16X with many successes directly related to EO events, relationships and forum experiences.

In 2023, VersaPile Inc., Stan’s company which specializes in helical pile foundations to support vital infrastructure, was named one of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies. For the past 6 years Stan has been an active member of 2 Forums. In 2022, while on forum retreat, he and his Forum mates were introduced to Forum 2.0®. Forum 2.0® offered a format as well as tools which greatly amplified the Forum’s ROI. Stan’s goal in becoming a Forum 2.0® Certified Facilitator is to maximize the ROI of his continued investment in Forums while helping other Forums achieve the same.

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Shane Bennett

Shane Bennett

ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator


Shane Bennett became a ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator to elevate his ability to help forum members experience transformational value through their forum journey using the Forum 2.0® tools.

Shane leads with authenticity, transparency and vulnerability creating a safe space for deep Forum sharing and connection.

I WORK WITH

• EO Member Forums
• YPO Member Forums
• Spouse/Partner Forums
• Independent Forums

CERTIFICATIONS

• EO Certified Forum Trainer

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Forum Basics
• Forum 2.0®
• Forum Depth

My Story

Shane leads with authenticity, transparency and vulnerability.

In his business Shane Bennett helps people fall in love…..with cars. As the Managing Director of Integrated Automotive Experience, Shane and the Integrated team have been creating emotional connections between leading automotive brands and consumers for well over two decades. Shane is passionate about creating transformation and memorable experiences that generate measurable results for his clients. You can always count on him to do the right thing even under the most challenging circumstances.

Shane has been an EO member since 2015 and during that time he has experienced transformational growth through his Forum experience. He has also volunteered in EO Path of Leadership since 2016, driven by the goal of helping other entrepreneurs’ overcome difficult challenges in their lives so they can become better versions of themselves.

During his spare time Shane enjoys traveling, cycling and spending time with his wife, Shawne and his son, Spencer.

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Rani Dabrai

Rani Dabrai

ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator


Rani Dabrai helps CEOs and their leadership teams succeed. As an experienced serial entrepreneur, award-winning leader, Certified EOS Implementer®, Qualified Executive Business Coach, EO Board Member, Rani brings almost two decades of business experience to her clients. After starting her first business at the age of 25, she sold it in 2018 and is the founder and co-owner of four other businesses.

I WORK WITH

• Corporate Team Leaders
• Senior Leadership Teams
• C-Suite Executives
• VCs & Investors

CERTIFICATIONS

• EOS Implementer

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Forum 2.0®
• Strategic Planning
• Goal Setting
• Accountability
• Leadership Development
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building
• Priorities & Time Management
• Effective Meeting Strategies

My Story

Rani Dabrai helps CEOs and their leadership teams succeed. As an experienced serial entrepreneur, award-winning leader, Certified EOSImplementer®, Qualified Executive Business Coach, EO Board Member, Rani brings almost two decades of business experience to her clients. After starting her first business at the age of 25, she sold it in 2018 and is the founder and co-owner of four other businesses.

Rani served as Director with the World Trade Centre in Dublin, working to develop FDI and International Trade. She currently co-owns four businesses and invests in startups and scaling businesses. She sits on the advisory council to UNICEF in Ireland and is a Senior Advisor to the MonacoFoundry. In a philanthropic capacity, she acts as judge with the Misk Global,GSEA (EO), and Social Entrepreneurs Ireland. She’s a member of EO Ireland and a qualified executive coach. On the weekends, you’ll find her playing with her kids, practicing new Thai recipes, and continuously curating her seven closets of clothes. She loves to travel, hates the cold and finds it impossible to resist a Tayto sandwich.

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MB Gustitus

MB Gustitus

ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator


MaryBeth “MB” Gustitus wears many hats: entrepreneur, coach, facilitator, motivational speaker, and behavioral analyst, to name a few. She specializes in guiding people to personal transformation and breakthroughs, and helps Forums build their culture, strengthen their bond, and grow personally and professionally.

I WORK WITH

• EO Member Forums
• YPO Member Forums
• Spouse/Partner Forums
• Independent Forums
• Peer Groups
• Corporate Team Leaders
• Franchisors and Franchisees
• Facilitators & Coaches

CERTIFICATIONS

• Master Practitioner, NLP
• Certified Behavioral Analyst DISC
• Certified Professional Coach

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Forum Basics
• Forum 2.0®
• Strategic Planning
• Goal Setting
• Accountability
• Building Trust
• Leadership Development
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Teambuilding
• Transitions
• Life Design
• Conflict Resolution
• Teambuilding
• Transitions
• Life Design
• Priorities & Time Management
• Effective Marketing Strategies
• Behavioral Dynamics DISC
• Values

My Story

MaryBeth “MB” Gustitus is an entrepreneur, coach, leader, educator, and speaker who has dedicated over three decades of her life to empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their true potential. Throughout her career, MB has earned a reputation for her exceptional ability to inspire and guide others in discovering their purpose, passion, and personal superpower.

MB is a Transformational Coach and a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and MER®(Mental, Emotional Release), as well as a Certified Behavioral Analyst. She possesses a unique toolkit to facilitate profound breakthrough results in all areas of life.

MB has experience in building effective teams and leading at a high level to result in success through others. She excels working with groups and teams to drive positive change, foster collaboration and create a high performing culture. She is known for her high energy and her ability to combine “straight talk” and humor resulting in an engaging, fun, and productive learning experience.

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Effie Bar-Caspi

Effie Bar-Caspi

ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator


Effie is an empathetic and focused facilitator, passionate around leading high-impact Forum retreats aimed at unlocking barriers to growth, helping participants envision bold new goals, and teaching tools/techniques for increasing both personal and professional effectiveness.

I WORK WITH

• EO Member Forums
• YPO Member Forums
• Spouse & Life Partner Forums
• Independent Forums
• Peer Groups
• Young Adult Forums
• Corporate Team Leaders
• Senior Leadership Teams
• Military Leaders
• Church Leaders

CERTIFICATIONS

• EO Certified Forum Trainer
• Forum 2.0® Certified

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Forum Basics
• Forum 2.0®
• Goal Setting
• Accountability
• Teambuilding
• Transitions
• Priorities & Time Management

RATES

$3,750 – $6,000 depending on the length of facilitation

My Story

Effie has been an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) since 2016, serving on the EO Seattle Board of Directors as both Forum Chair and Learning Chair. She recently joined the EO US West Bridge Board where she serves as Forum Chair. Effie is actively participating in her second Forum and previously served as Forum moderator.

Effie’s wide background of military service in the Israel Defense Forces, a career as an independent lawyer, and working in the financial services industry led her to be the co-founder of a successful tax and accounting firm based in Seattle. A 12-year journey of entrepreneurship led Effie to build a corporate infrastructure from the ground up, as well as continuously refining organizational systems, processes, and workflow to scale up and support rapid growth while maximizing ROI.

Effie was recognized throughout her career for superior leadership and communications skills, including the ability to rapidly build trust with internal/external audiences and create cultures that inspire high levels of morale, engagement, and retention.

After she successfully exited the business she co-founded, Effie now splits her time traveling the world, helping fellow entrepreneurs, volunteering in her community, and raising a family of four children with her husband of 20 years in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest.

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Daniel Nel

Daniel Nel

ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator


Daniel Nel is an entrepreneur who gets his inspiration from leading people, continuous learning and new technologies which changes the way we work. His entrepreneurial history spans over two decades during which he founded four separate companies in the telecom, technology, and professional services sectors.

My Story

Daniel Nel is an entrepreneur who gets his inspiration from leading people, continuous learning and new technologies which changes the way we work. He always strives to learn, contribute, and inspire and lead others to discover their full potential. As a mentor and entrepreneur, Daniel is passionate about developing new talent and sharing his knowledge to help others achieve their goals. He consistently seeks opportunities to assist potential entrepreneurs to establish businesses that are viable and sustainable.

Daniel’s entrepreneurial history spans over two decades during which he founded six companies. He is a past board member of the Cape Town chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO). During his tenure as a board member, Daniel held the positions of president and mentorship chair. He is currently the subcommittee chair for EO’s Leadership Academy and an EO Accelerator trainer for the San Francisco and UAE chapters.

With almost thirty years’ worth of specialized experience in telecoms and information technology and a decade managing large business divisions and companies, Daniel is consistently sought out as an expert in his field. He provides insight and vision on a variety of topics from entrepreneur leadership to effective business strategies.

A University of Stellenbosch alumnus, Daniel holds a degree in electronic engineering and a master’s degree in business administration. Daniel became a ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator in 2016. He successfully completed Harvard Business School Leading Professional Services Firms and recently achieved the competency as a certified Gallup Strength Coach.

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Deb Venable

Facilitators

ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator


A leader in business and sales strategy, coaching and training, Deb’s passion for people and progress help her work with business owners to generate significant, predictable & sustainable growth year after year. As a 30-year entrepreneur and business owner, Deb understands first-hand the struggles and obstacles of growing a business and leading teams.

 

WHO I WORK WITH
  • EO Member Forums
  • YPO Member Forums
  • Spouse & Life Partner Forums
  • Independent Forums
  • Peer Groups
  • Young Adult Forums
  • Corporate Team Leaders
  • Senior Leadership Teams
  • C-Suite Executives
  • VCs & Investors
  • Franchisors & Franchisees
  • Facilitators & Coaches
  • Non-Profit Leaders
  • Military Leaders
  • Church Leaders
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • Forum Basics
  • Forum 2.0®
  • Forum Depth
  • Strategic Planning
  • Accountability
  • Goal Setting
  • Accountability
  • Building Trust
  • Business Deep Dive
  • Leadership Development
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Teambuilding
  • Legacy
  • Transitions
  • Life Design
  • Priorities & Time Management
  • Effective Meeting Strategies
  • Parent-Child/Teen Relationships
RATES
  • $2,500 - $10,000 depending on the length of facilitation

My Story

A leader in business and sales strategy, coaching and training, Deb’s passion for people and progress help her work with business owners to generate significant, predictable & sustainable growth year after year. She spent her first 25 years in the trade show industry and now focuses on growing and developing sales teams across many industries. As a 30-year entrepreneur and business owner, Deb understands first-hand the struggles and obstacles of growing a business.

Over the years, Deb has surrounded herself with growth minded entrepreneurs. Deb was one of the founding member of DePaul University’s Women in Entrepreneurship Institute and is a 20 year member of the Entrepreneurs Organization, serving most recently as the President of EO Chicago.

While Deb lives in the Chicagoland area, she is open to traveling anywhere the wind blows her.

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Sarah Fruehling

Facilitators

ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator


Drawing on her professional experience as a International Coaching Federation Master Certified Coach to high level leaders and 23 year background as a mental health therapist, Sarah’s approach to Forum facilitation is transformative. As a brain nerd, she leverages her expert knowledge in positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, emotional intelligence, and communication skills to create synergy within the Forums she serves. Sarah is uniquely trained to expertly bring a variety of topics and retreat programs to allow your group and each individual to experience breakthrough moments of deep self-awareness and fulfillment.

I WORK WITH

• EO Member Forums
• YPO Member Forums
• Spouse & Life Partner Forums
• Independent Forums
• Peer Groups
• Young Adult Forums
• Corporate Team Leaders
• Senior Leadership Teams
• C-Suite Executives
• Franchisors & Franchisees
• Facilitators & Coaches
• Non-Profit Leaders
• Church Leaders

CERTIFICATIONS

Master Certified Coach, ICF
• Certified Strengths Coach
Executive / Business / Corporate Coaching Endorsement
• Forum 2.0® Certified
• EQi and EQi 360 Certified
• MBTI Certified
• ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Forum Basics
• Forum 2.0®
• Forum Depth
• Strategic Planning
• Goal Setting
• Accountability
• Building Trust
• Business Deep Dive
• Leadership Development
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building
• Legacy/Transitions

RATES

$5,000 – $8,000 depending on the length of facilitation

"Sarah facilitated a retreat for my YPO forum. I feel it was one of the best all around forum facilitations I’ve ever experienced. I’m fortunate to have been in EO and YPO forums for over 21 years and Sarah was excellent. She was great at getting the group to share the 5% very soon into our facilitation and our group rated Sarah with all 9’s or 10’s (out of a 10 rating)."

— Cory, YPO Nebraska Forum Member

My Story

Sarah’s passion is bringing out the best in her clients, so they can achieve their goals and transform their lives to be extraordinary. Sarah has the unique ability to engage Forums quickly in a deeply meaningful way, to understand the group dynamics and facilitate positive transformation. She has the insight to ask the right questions with impeccable timing to empower Forum members to be open to the 5%. For Sarah, it is the intersection of passion, strengths, values, and engagement that makes facilitation so much fun. She helps Forum members discover this intersection in their lives, relationships, and businesses. Sarah has the ability to see clearly and inspire groups to align, focus, and rally around a common purpose.

Drawing her professional experience as a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation to high level leaders and 23 year background as a mental health therapist ,Sarah is leveraging her expert knowledge in positive psychology, relationship dynamics, healthy communication, emotional intelligence, and integration of medicine journeys and awakenings to establish her niche in the coaching world. In addition to being a MCC, Sarah is a Board Certified Coach and certified to administer multiple assessments in leadership, personality and emotional intelligence. Whether it’s in the corporate sector, an entrepreneurial business or the life of a Forum, Sarah has a unique skill set which is ideal for developing group dynamics, creating healthy communication, illuminating strengths and fostering deep levels of trust. In particular, Sarah loves working with high powered, mature Forums to expand and deepen the value of their Forum experience through retreat programs that focus on Forum health, life balance, teamwork, leadership, communication, relationships, transitions and legacy. She supports this by establishing a safe, confidential environment and utilizing Forum 2.0® techniques such as Role Play, Debate, Brainstorming, Cloaking, Walk in My Shoes and Six Thinking Hats.

When she isn’t busy helping others imagine and achieve their ideal future, Sarah absolutely loves being with her family and close friends, being active outdoors, tandem cycling with her husband, cooking delicious foods, and traveling.

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Ron Tsang

Facilitators

ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator


Ron Tsang is a professional speaker, facilitator, and independent financial advisor who also teaches at Centennial College’s School of Business. Ron specializes in helping executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders develop their strategic plan, get buy-in for their vision, and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.

I WORK WITH

• EO Member Forums
• YPO Member Forums
• Independent Forums
• Peer Groups
• Corporate Team Leaders
• Senior Leadership Teams
• C-Suite Executives
• VCs & Investors
• Non-Profit Leaders
• Military Leaders

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Forum 2.0®
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Development
• Communication
• Team Building

My Story

Because he is passionate about helping leaders engage their organizations to achieve higher performance, Ron became a ForumSherpa Certified Facilitator. His corporate retreats energize and strengthen teams, and his strategic planning sessions lead to clear actions and measurable results. Ron also enjoys working with peer groups to maximize their Forum experience.

Using concepts from his Amazon bestselling book, From Presentation to Standing Ovation, Ron has helped executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders present better than Steve Jobs.

Ron received his MBA from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and an HBA from the University of Waterloo. He is the President of the Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), and a member of the Global Speakers Federation. Ron is the co-founder of the annual Toronto Entrepreneurs of Passion and Purpose (TEPP) Awards, as well as the Share, Love, Celebrate annual charity fundraiser. When he’s not working, Ron loves traveling the world and experiencing other cultures.

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Matthew Abrams

Facilitators

ForumSherpa Certified Expert Facilitator


Matthew is a gifted facilitator with 15 years of experience. He has facilitated over 60 Forum Retreats and is consistently rate in the high 9s. He is also a professional EOS Implementer and a contributor to Forbes.

I WORK WITH

• EO Member Forums
• YPO Member Forums
• Corporate Team Leaders
• Senior Leadership Teams
• C-Suite Executives
• VCs & Investors

CERTIFICATIONS

• EOS Implementer
• Forum 2.0® Certified
• ForumSherpa Certified Expert Facilitator

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Forum Basics
• Forum 2.0®
• Forum Depth
• Strategic Planning
• Goal Setting
• Accountability
• Building Trust
• Business Deep Dive
• Leadership Development
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building
• Life Design

RATES

$2,000 – $5,000 depending on the length of facilitation

"Matthew had a very keen ability to come into a new organization and quickly understand the issue we face. Not that he has all the answers but he walks us through a process to help us get to a resolution...which is how it should work! Great listener. Very impressed with him."

— Garth, Pacific Mobile Structures

My Story

Matthew is a sought-after speaker, writer, and consultant who has facilitated retreats for hundreds of CEOs, written extensively on business and leadership, and has delivered keynote addresses at leading business conferences and TED events.

Beyond his firsthand experience as a CEO, Matthew brings 15 years of facilitation experience. He has a unique ability to normalize discomfort and encourage teams to bring their full selves to the work, which in turn, enables them to access experience, insights and connections they haven’t yet attained in Forum. 

Trained in EOS, Matthew has mastered a suite of 20+ tools and processes designed to support leadership teams and Forums toward building alignment and vision, healthy teams and cultures, and traction toward their goals.

Matthew writes on leadership, innovation and purpose-driven entrepreneurship for publications such as the Huffington Post, The Guardian of London and the Stanford Social Innovation Review as well as being a contributor to Forbes

He has earned a master’s degree in Leadership and Management from the SIT Graduate Institute. He has also founded, and for 7 years, served as CEO of Mycelium; a startup incubator for purpose driven entrepreneurs.

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