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Zeal Okogeri
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 Growing up in Afikpo, my village in West Africa provided ample opportunities for personal growth. Wisdom was passed down from the elders to the youth through oral tradition. There were no written instructions for all the intricate and elaborate cultural festivities and rituals, from initiation ceremonies to colorful masquerade dances, mask carving, and even on how to prepare the soil for an abundant agricultural harvest. Elders are given enormous respect in my village because they understand and have the ability to transmit what they know to the next generation. In other words, they are the mentors. One trait of these wise elders is the simplicity of their instruction. Because they understand the culture through immediate experience instead of through theoretical education, they are able to express their understanding in simple and practical terms. They are also great listeners. In fact, they advocate more listening than speaking. By listening diligently, the mentor can often hear what the protégé is not saying. Finally, the elders feel good when they know that the tradition will continue after they are gone, and that the next generation will be able to support themselves through the tips they received for bounty agricultural harvests. The traits of the wise African elders are what I’m bringing to the protégé. The protégé will also benefit from my broad industry experience, my diversified academic background, and the social awareness that I have gained through international travel. Lastly, the protégé will be inspired and motivated by my supportive coaching style. Like the elders of my village, I also feel good when I know that someone else is benefiting from my experiences.
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University | B.S. Finance & Int'l Business
Southern California University of Health Sciences | Doctor of Chiropractic
Languages (in addition to English): Ibo Language and some Greek
Additional Training
Speaking, writing, and publishing. Securities and Investments: Mutual Funds, Life & Health Insurance, and Real Estate. 4-years experience in Film and Television. Trained at UCLA ext., Los Angeles, and Columbia College. Produced T.V commercials, and worked on photo shoots, including Jodi Foster for cover of Premier magazine. 5-years experience in Import/Export business: Documentation, customs brokers, shipping, banking, etc.
Experience
Paid Position
Professional Speaker/Writer/Doctor of Chiropractic/Publisher 9 years
The Zeal Group, CA, MN & HI
Light Book Publishing is scheduled to release a new book 12/2006, "The Healing Journey of Spiritual Art - A celebration of Freedom." The book utilizes self-inspired art to address larger issues that affect humanity, such as Spirituality, Ecology, Health and Individual Freedom. It affirms that everyone has an inherent artistic talent awaiting reclamation and cultivation, and urges readers to use painting as a form of catharsis. Clinical practice (chiropractic) since 2001. Publishing since 2003. Writing and speaking since 1997.
Extra-Curricular/Volunteer Activities
Traveling: Have traveled to over 30 countries to date. Many people look for transformation through books and lectures. In my experience, the transformative potential of foreign travel is superior to any that can be found through books or other non-experiential means.
Work Related Strengths
Broad industry experience, from finance, to entertainment, international business, health care, and communications. A relentless self-starter, entrepreneur, and visionary. Multi-tasking skills, resilience, and a reasonable degree of zeal.
Rewards, Recognition, or Accolades
Received several awards for Public Speaking contests. Received the "Star Producer's" award for outstanding sales performance--the selling of investment products at the New England Equity Services Corporation. Nominated by the Southern Califormia University of Health Sciences into the "Who is Who" of American Colleges and Universities.
Research and Publications
Contribute articles on integral spirituality and inspiration to Edge Life and other holistic journals.
Organization Affiliations
Hawaii Speakers Association, Toastmasters International.
Professional Accomplishments
1982-1986 NEW ENGLAND EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION, N.J.
Position: Registered Representative. Successfully completed the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) examinations, series 3 & 6 (1983), Licensed Life & Health Insurance Agent, and licensed Real Estate agent. Personally developed individual and corporate clientele for securities investment, including limited partnership tax shelters, which required real estate licensing. Won the "Star Producers" award for outstanding sales performance.
Founder and president of Zeals International Ltd. (1986): The company was founded during my third year of undergraduate studies. Company developed new international markets and exported computer hardware, software, and accessories to Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Nigeria. Established subsidiaries in Europe and in West Africa in 1987 with a total of 12 employees, and sold company in 1991.
Upon completion of my training as a doctor of chiropractic, I successfully completed examinations for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and Physiotherapy (2002) and successfully completed additional jurisprudence examination for my eligibility to practice chiropractic in the states of California, Minnesota, and Hawaii.
An undergraduate degree in finance and practical business experience was imperative in developing a successful chiropractic practice. Healthcare practice involves multitasking-marketing, good time management, staff management, excellent communications skills, particularly listening skills, and interacting with many different types of people, including patients, other healthcare providers, laboratories, imaging specialists, researchers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities. It also involves good record keeping, compassion and a sense of accountability since the practitioner is held at higher standard. As a healthcare provider, you are constantly put in situations that require building rapport with different groups.Lastly, there is need for continuing education, which is compulsory for license renewal, to keep up with recent developments that affects your industry.
Founder and president of Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship (ISF), a non-profit organization (2006). The mission of ISF is to provide education on world religion and promote world peace through interfaith dialogue, fellowship and constructive community developments. The organization also raises funds for community developments in Africa, such as building public libraries in rural African villages.
Personality Strengths
Driven, a healthy positive attitude, optimism, and resilience. "What are you waiting for?" Do it now! A natural ability to present complicated topics so simply that practically everyone can gain significant understanding. Lastly, I'm goal-oriented, and endeavor to live up to my name, "Zeal."
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Zeal Okogeri |
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Effective Presentations |
| 12 Months | 24 Hours | $4200.00 |
Get your message across effectively and diplomatically. Understand your audience and make a great first impression. Know the Dos and Don'ts of effective speaking. Learn how to communicate complex ideas successfully. Become proficient in active listening--hear what people are really saying and not saying. Finally, write clearly and concisely to avoid misinterpretation.
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($5,400 for in-person mentoring, travel not included.) Learn what it takes and what you need to be an effective executive.
This program includes:
- 12 months of mentoring
- 2 hours telephone mentoring per month at $350/month (or in-person mentoring for $450/month) with unlimited email support. (Travel expenses are not included in the program cost.)
- DiSC Indra Assessment
- Access to new networks
- Access to Ingage's mentoring resource library, articles, and discussion board
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Zeal Okogeri |
SALES AND MARKETING: Marketing Strategy |
| 6 Months | 12 Hours | $2100.00 |
Learn market identification, competitive advantage, target market, sales strategy, and motivation techniques.
Mentor Program Details |
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($2,700 for in-person mentoring, travel not included.) Find balance, gain clarity and perspective, and experience more satisfaction and enjoyment in your personal and professional life.
This program includes:
- 6 months of mentoring
- 2 hours telephone mentoring per month for $350/month (or in-person mentoring for $450 per month) with unlimited email support. (Travel expenses are not included in the program cost.)
- DiSC Indra Assessment
- Access to new networks
- Access to Ingage's mentoring resource library, articles, & discussions
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Zeal Okogeri |
A MENTORING PROGRAM - A TRIAL OFFER: Get to know your mentor; define your goals; address a short-term goal |
| 1 Month | 3 Hours | $525.00 |
Description to come...
Mentor Program Details |
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($675 for in-person mentoring, travel not included.) To experience the benefits of formal mentoring first hand.
This program includes:
- 1 month of mentoring
- 3 hours telephone mentoring for $525 (or in-person mentoring for $675) with unlimited email support. (Travel expenses are not included in the program cost.)
- Access to new networks, through the mentoring relationship, other INGAGE mentors, and other INGAGE protégés
- Access to Ingage's mentoring resource library, articles, and discussion board
Please call or email for more information.
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Zeal Okogeri |
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Stress Management |
| 12 Months | 24 Hours | $4200.00 |
Identify key sources of stress and implement strategies to deal with the underlying causes.
Mentor Program Details |
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($5,400 for in-person mentoring, travel not included.) Learn what it takes and what you need to be an effective executive.
This program includes:
- 12 months of mentoring
- 2 hours telephone mentoring per month at $350/month (or in-person mentoring for $450/month) with unlimited email support. (Travel expenses are not included in the program cost.)
- DiSC Indra Assessment
- Access to new networks
- Access to Ingage's mentoring resource library, articles, and discussion board
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