Experience

TEDxAstonUniversity

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Keynote Speaker

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Topic: Preparing for the Impact of Artificial Intelligence I was honored to have had the opportunity to share insights and perspectives on the transformative power of AI at TEDx Aston University in Birmingham, England. In this thought-provoking talk, I explored the profound influence of artificial intelligence on our lives, and how proactive preparation can harness its potential while mitigating risks. I am grateful for the platform to inspire and engage with an audience… Show more Topic: Preparing for the Impact of Artificial Intelligence I was honored to have had the opportunity to share insights and perspectives on the transformative power of AI at TEDx Aston University in Birmingham, England. In this thought-provoking talk, I explored the profound influence of artificial intelligence on our lives, and how proactive preparation can harness its potential while mitigating risks. I am grateful for the platform to inspire and engage with an audience passionate about shaping the future. #TEDxSpeaker #AI #FutureTech #IdeasWorthSharing #TEDx #AstonUniversity Show less Topic: Preparing for the Impact of Artificial Intelligence I was honored to have had the opportunity to share insights and perspectives on the transformative power of AI at TEDx Aston University in Birmingham, England. In this thought-provoking talk, I explored the profound influence of artificial intelligence on our lives, and how proactive preparation can harness its potential while mitigating risks. I am grateful for the platform to inspire and engage with an audience… Show more Topic: Preparing for the Impact of Artificial Intelligence I was honored to have had the opportunity to share insights and perspectives on the transformative power of AI at TEDx Aston University in Birmingham, England. In this thought-provoking talk, I explored the profound influence of artificial intelligence on our lives, and how proactive preparation can harness its potential while mitigating risks. I am grateful for the platform to inspire and engage with an audience passionate about shaping the future. #TEDxSpeaker #AI #FutureTech #IdeasWorthSharing #TEDx #AstonUniversity Show less



Armstrong Wolfe

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner, Armstrong Wolfe Advisory

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  The Financial Advisory Firm bringing together worldwide COOs into a directly connected managed network. We do this through our expertise, providing industry leading events and generating content (Magazines, Podcasts, Point of Views and White Papers). We empower the COO & WCOOC community by providing thought-leadership and promoting cross-industry dialogue. We support collaboration and design & execute solutions through our Institute, Academy, Career Management and Advisory services. The Financial Advisory Firm bringing together worldwide COOs into a directly connected managed network. We do this through our expertise, providing industry leading events and generating content (Magazines, Podcasts, Point of Views and White Papers). We empower the COO & WCOOC community by providing thought-leadership and promoting cross-industry dialogue. We support collaboration and design & execute solutions through our Institute, Academy, Career Management and Advisory services.



Cornell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer, Cornell University

  • Aug 2019 - Present



Wade Younger Speaking Live

• Owner

  • 1992 - Present

  Wade Younger, CSP is the CEO of The Value Wave, Fruition Performance Management, Portinar, and Youthapedia. He has written over 40 books and has made personal and organizational wellness his life’s work. Over the past 25 years Wade has given over 1,800 talks, so he is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on organizational development and process improvement. He has been teaching, lecturing, and consulting since 1990, and is known for his approaches to difficult leadership… Show more Wade Younger, CSP is the CEO of The Value Wave, Fruition Performance Management, Portinar, and Youthapedia. He has written over 40 books and has made personal and organizational wellness his life’s work. Over the past 25 years Wade has given over 1,800 talks, so he is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on organizational development and process improvement. He has been teaching, lecturing, and consulting since 1990, and is known for his approaches to difficult leadership issues. His stories are hypnotic. His methods are about results. Younger founded Fruition Consulting Inc., in 1990 to focus exclusively on organizational wellness issues. His research is documented in two major studies: “Structural Piloting,” and “The Internal Economy, A Market Approach.” Younger has implemented Structural Piloting in several diverse corporate and public-sector organizations. In 2004, Wade went on to create Portinar, an online training tool to provide a mobile learning solution for people on the go. In 2008, Younger founded Youthapedia. Youthapedia represents the world’s largest collection of living skills products for children which teaches them how to handle tough situations, responsibility and behavior through stories, activities, coloring and multimedia. And most recently in 2011 Younger created, The Value Wave. The Value Wave is a methodology that connects People Development, Business Processes, Change Management and Lean Six Sigma to drive results in all areas of a sustainable business. It is an Integrated Performance Improvement System. He is an accredited project manager and Six Sigma practitioner with experience developing solutions and managing implementation, methodologies, execution requirements, enterprise deployment plans, project strategies and quality assurance. He has led projects involving web-site design solutions for several Fortune 500 companies. Show less Wade Younger, CSP is the CEO of The Value Wave, Fruition Performance Management, Portinar, and Youthapedia. He has written over 40 books and has made personal and organizational wellness his life’s work. Over the past 25 years Wade has given over 1,800 talks, so he is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on organizational development and process improvement. He has been teaching, lecturing, and consulting since 1990, and is known for his approaches to difficult leadership… Show more Wade Younger, CSP is the CEO of The Value Wave, Fruition Performance Management, Portinar, and Youthapedia. He has written over 40 books and has made personal and organizational wellness his life’s work. Over the past 25 years Wade has given over 1,800 talks, so he is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on organizational development and process improvement. He has been teaching, lecturing, and consulting since 1990, and is known for his approaches to difficult leadership issues. His stories are hypnotic. His methods are about results. Younger founded Fruition Consulting Inc., in 1990 to focus exclusively on organizational wellness issues. His research is documented in two major studies: “Structural Piloting,” and “The Internal Economy, A Market Approach.” Younger has implemented Structural Piloting in several diverse corporate and public-sector organizations. In 2004, Wade went on to create Portinar, an online training tool to provide a mobile learning solution for people on the go. In 2008, Younger founded Youthapedia. Youthapedia represents the world’s largest collection of living skills products for children which teaches them how to handle tough situations, responsibility and behavior through stories, activities, coloring and multimedia. And most recently in 2011 Younger created, The Value Wave. The Value Wave is a methodology that connects People Development, Business Processes, Change Management and Lean Six Sigma to drive results in all areas of a sustainable business. It is an Integrated Performance Improvement System. He is an accredited project manager and Six Sigma practitioner with experience developing solutions and managing implementation, methodologies, execution requirements, enterprise deployment plans, project strategies and quality assurance. He has led projects involving web-site design solutions for several Fortune 500 companies. Show less



The Value Wave

• Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• Company Owner

  • Oct 2011 - Present

  The Value Wave is an organizational development system that drives project, strategy, change, process improvement and the education of people. Our clients choose us to help them get clear, get focused and get moving on their most important strategic, operational and organizational challenges. They count on us for our insight, knowledge and guidance in helping them to solve complicated business problems, make critical decisions and identify the right path forward, period. Using a… Show more The Value Wave is an organizational development system that drives project, strategy, change, process improvement and the education of people. Our clients choose us to help them get clear, get focused and get moving on their most important strategic, operational and organizational challenges. They count on us for our insight, knowledge and guidance in helping them to solve complicated business problems, make critical decisions and identify the right path forward, period. Using a collaborative consulting model, wherein our consultants work very closely with employees at all levels of the organization, we are able to analyze, diagnose and problem solve the needs of the organization. We do not offer 'off the shelf' or 'best practice' solutions, but unique and 'best fit' experiences that will drive the organizational culture to one of higher performance and strategic alignment. It also allows for a deep understanding of organizational realities. Additionally, we assist with predicting, managing and quickly responding to emerging dynamics of each step that the individual team or organization has taken to reach the desired state – Organizational Effectiveness. Clients: Ally Bank Diebold Bank of America Wells Fargo Best Western International Show less The Value Wave is an organizational development system that drives project, strategy, change, process improvement and the education of people. Our clients choose us to help them get clear, get focused and get moving on their most important strategic, operational and organizational challenges. They count on us for our insight, knowledge and guidance in helping them to solve complicated business problems, make critical decisions and identify the right path forward, period. Using a… Show more The Value Wave is an organizational development system that drives project, strategy, change, process improvement and the education of people. Our clients choose us to help them get clear, get focused and get moving on their most important strategic, operational and organizational challenges. They count on us for our insight, knowledge and guidance in helping them to solve complicated business problems, make critical decisions and identify the right path forward, period. Using a collaborative consulting model, wherein our consultants work very closely with employees at all levels of the organization, we are able to analyze, diagnose and problem solve the needs of the organization. We do not offer 'off the shelf' or 'best practice' solutions, but unique and 'best fit' experiences that will drive the organizational culture to one of higher performance and strategic alignment. It also allows for a deep understanding of organizational realities. Additionally, we assist with predicting, managing and quickly responding to emerging dynamics of each step that the individual team or organization has taken to reach the desired state – Organizational Effectiveness. Clients: Ally Bank Diebold Bank of America Wells Fargo Best Western International Show less