* Marketing Consultant/Guerrilla Marketing Trainer, 2003-2010
* Senior Vice-President, Brand Marketing, America Online, Inc. 1997-2003
* Vice-President, Marketing, Six Flags Theme Parks, 1987-1997
* Sports Marketing, Celebrity Mgmnt. & Public Relations Exec, Chicago, 1979-1987
* Owner, Stained Glass Manufacturing Co. 1970's

I was born into a family of entrepreneurs. I have been an entrepreneur, coached entrepreneurs, worked as a turnaround specialist with entrepreneurs and worked for entrepreneurs for over 20 years. My focus and passion is on leadership where I have an advanced degree and have spent much time helping leaders maximize their potential. Here is my bio:

Richard M. Pfohl, D.S.L., is founder and principal of Navigos Consulting, LLC, a leadership, strategy and foresight consulting firm based in Connecticut. He has over twenty years coaching leaders in those organizations. He has experience in automotive, education, financial, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, telecommunications, technology and utilities organizations. In addition, he has written over thirty articles on leadership and is currently working on a book related to his area of expertise and a concept he developed termed "Anticipatory Leadership". His continued interest in advancing leadership has led him to begin a column on leadership, to develop a leadership TV program and a leadership radio program, and to help networking communities form leadership summits. He has presented at numerous conferences and earned his Doctorate in Strategic Leadership (D.S.L.) from Regent University with a focus on Strategic Foresight.

Education: Taught courses in Organizational Strategy, Operations Management, General Management, Management Information Systems, System Analysis and Design, Environmental Management

Industry:
Carlson Companies: Ardan Catalog Showroom Division;
Target (Dayton-Hudson) Target Stores;
John-Manville: Fesco-Foam Division;
The University of Tulsa: Office of Computer Services.

For the past 10 years, I have been the President & Founder of www.TopCareerCoaches.com, a career transition support organization, assisting folks to find new careers or businesses faster & more successfully. We developed a full range of resources & online tools to facilitate this process. Grew this firm with career coaching experts & clients nationally.
Previously, for 14 years, I was the COO & Co-founder of a Software & Services firm serving fortune 500 clients nationally. I was the technology & marketing partner responsible for developing innovative state-of-the-art products & services, as well as creative marketing strategies to brand, promote & distinguish our firm in the marketplace. Our success resulted in our sale of the company to a billion dollar New York Stock Exchange Company.
Due to our success, I was invited to attend the Harvard Smaller Company Management Program for successful entrepreneurs, which I did, in addition to my Bachelor & Master degrees. As an investor/consultant I also participated with a medical device company to assist them with their FDA approvals & clinical trials.
My forte is the start-up business plan, funding, marketing tools, social media & effective development of relevant products & services. I enjoy the consultative process of coaching, mentoring & motivating others.