Tony R. Ricks Sr., CEO/Owner
My passion is to facilitate the success of others and is the driving force behind Training Matters LLC. I have coaching expertise in the areas of professional and career development for individuals and teams. I have designed leadership development programs, facilitated many training workshops.
I come into the coaching and training and development profession with significant experience in leadership and career/life transition. For over twenty years I had the privilege to serve in the United State Army. Experience I have gained in military leadership led me to find my niche in helping others achieve their goals. The military has always been a model for coaching, mentoring, and training its personnel.
When coaching, I partner with executives and leaders at all levels to create their desired future state for themselves and their organizations. I team with clients to identify their strengths, to close competency gaps, and to assist in the creation of their development plan.
I take the time to learn about your individual or your organization’s developmental needs and because of my diverse skillset, I can provide one-to-one coaching, group or team coaching, training workshops, or customized leadership development.
A part of moving people to action is inspiration through words. I can deliver an intellectual, motivational, and inspirational keynote speech that will inform or move your audience to action. Keynote topics can be customized to suit your audience.
Education/Credentials.
M.Ed, Training and Development, Penn State University
B.S., Organizational Leadership and Training, Duquesne University
Adaptive Leadership Certificate, Harvard University
Professional Education
Professional Coaching Certification, Duquesne University, School of Business
Situational Leadership II Certified Facilitator, The Ken Blanchard Company
TotalSDI Certified Facilitator, CoreStrengths
Crucial Conversations Certified Facilitator, Vitalsmarts
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Facilitator, The TableGroup