Experience

Same Page LLC

• United States
• Consumer Services

• Thought Leader Launch Trainer, Mentor, Publisher

  • Feb 2004 - Present

  The root of the word "authority" is "author". We help leaders and entrepreneurs become published authors and polished speakers. We have a done-for-you Thought Leader Launch program that makes writing a book as easy as having a conversation. Media training, coaching and consulting helps leaders achieve their full potential. Details are here: www.AuroraWinter.com The root of the word "authority" is "author". We help leaders and entrepreneurs become published authors and polished speakers. We have a done-for-you Thought Leader Launch program that makes writing a book as easy as having a conversation. Media training, coaching and consulting helps leaders achieve their full potential. Details are here: www.AuroraWinter.com



Grief Coach Academy

• Professional Training and Coaching

• Founder, Owner

  • Apr 2007 - Nov 2019

  The Grief Coach Academy is devoted to helping people go from heartbreak to happiness more quickly and easily. We train coaches, therapists, and others on how to help themselves and help others recover from grief, setbacks, and stress. Training is online on Zoom and at live events. Educational materials include videos, audios, study guides, books, workbooks, PDFs, talks, and seminars. "After the sudden death of my 33-year-old husband, I founded the Grief Coach Academy. Tragically, most people suffer for 5 - 8 years from grief, as reported by Dr. Edward Deiner. I was determined to change this statistic and created a step-by-step process that helped people heal from grief and come to acceptance and peace. To my delight, the result was often dramatic shifts in clarity, purpose, and peace. In other words, training at the Grief Coach Academy is a catalyst for post-traumatic GROWTH (rather than PTSD)," said Aurora Winter. Challenges can be transmuted into wisdom, compassion, and service with the right support and training. Aurora's work has been endorsed by respected leaders including Dr. Wayne Dyer, Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith, Dr. Bernie Siegel, Hale Dwoskin, Marci Schimoff, and many others. Over 50 million people suffer heartbreak from death, divorce, and other losses. Studies show that people typically suffer for 5 - 8 years from a devastating loss. With the right coaching recipe, people can go "From Heartbreak to Happiness" in a fraction of that time, giving people back years of meaningful, joyful, productive life.



ROAR Media

• New Zealand
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Trainer, Communications Consultant

  • Sep 2002 - Sep 2019

  Strategic communication is at the heart of every successful go-to-market plan. Business moves at the speed of trust. The right message delivered through the right media builds trust. Crossing the chasm is essential to building a thriving business. Even the best ideas, the most brilliant breakthrough technology will fail if no one understands the value you provide. To reach mainstream markets, a mainstream message is needed. The right message provides the bridge between the initial innovator & early adopter markets (16%) to the lucrative early and late majority markets (68%) in the technology adoption lifecycle. Strategic marketing rolled out with the right message and the right media creates results. We help our clients get the word out. They have raised capital, partnered with Fortune 500 companies, and launched new technology platforms. Our clients have been featured on TED, TV, radio, podcasts and other media. Our goal is that your business becomes recognized and rewarded as the market leader.



PorchLight Entertainment

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Vice President

  • Feb 1998 - Nov 1999

  Vice, President, Production. Packaged, developed, and sold movies to broadcasters worldwide. Co-executive producer of the feature film "Treehouse hostage" starring Jim Varney directed by Sean McNamara. Porchlight executive on the Showtime TV movie "Stranger in Town" starring Harry Hamlin and directed by Stuart Margolin. Vice, President, Production. Packaged, developed, and sold movies to broadcasters worldwide. Co-executive producer of the feature film "Treehouse hostage" starring Jim Varney directed by Sean McNamara. Porchlight executive on the Showtime TV movie "Stranger in Town" starring Harry Hamlin and directed by Stuart Margolin.



Random Harvest Productions

• Co-founder, CMO

  • Mar 1995 - Dec 1998

  Wrote a business plan for this international film and TV company that raised $5 million dollars and launched the company (which has now produced eight feature films). Designed the optimal business structure so that the company could access film funds, grants, and subsidies in both Canada and the UK, while simultaneously accessing the US market. Developed a number of creative projects, wrote outlines, treatments, and scripts. Secured financing from broadcasters, and secured talent (stars, directors, screenwriters).



ATLANTIS FILMS LIMITED

• China
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Development

  • Mar 1994 - Sep 1995

  Responsible for overseeing the 250 hours of TV and film production, including pitching projects to broadcasters and distributors. Identified projects, partners, and talent for Canada's largest TV production company. Developed a number of movie and TV series projects with screenwriters, executive producers, and broadcasters. Pitched projects to broadcasters, distributors, and talent (stars, directors, screenwriters). Attended the Cannes TV festival, Banff TV festival, and NATPE in order to secure partners worldwide. Pitched a movie at the Banff TV festival in front of 800 industry executives, which sparked a bidding war with Spelling TV and others. Profiled in the CBC documentary "The Big Break" which was used to teach the art of pitching in film schools. Featured in Maclean's magazine as "Top 100 Canadians to Watch."



Pacific Quest Yacht Sales

• CFO, Co-founder

  • Mar 1983 - Dec 1990

  Initiated an innovative tax shelter that created the market leader, doubled profit margins, and generated millions. Grew the company from nothing to become the largest yacht sales dealership in Western Canada. Sold C&C, Beneteau, Aloha, Carver yachts. Placed boats in charter fleets in BC and the BVIs. Sold this company in order to focus on writing books and screenplays. As a result, co-wrote "Eli's Lesson" which starred Jack Palance and was produced by Mind's Eye Pictures. As of 2015, I have written five books.



Pacific Quest Charters, Inc.

• CFO, Co-founder

  • Apr 1982 - Oct 1985

  Co-founder of a yacht rental company that grew rapidly and was sold for 6 figures. Co-founder of a yacht rental company that grew rapidly and was sold for 6 figures.