Spirited, thought-provoking and entertaining, Jo'Ann Alderson brings a mix of style, substance, insight and expertise to her clients.    

As creator of Decision Points Coaching Inc. JoAnn consistently delivers quality.  Her keynote presentations, learning programs, and  Standards of Excellence  have been the cornerstone for professional business communication in companies around the globe.  

JoAnn's enviable client list has included Fortune 500 companies, large and small business, and the governments of Canada, Japan, Latin America, and the USA.   She is author of Connecting in the Faceless World  and host of Podcast Person-to-Person.  

As a Certified Coach JoAnn reaches people in a magical way.  She has navigated hundreds of people through the Decision Points Coaching 4-Step process.  Her goal is help you with all aspects of your life journey: The relationships you engage in,  the path you a currently on; and the choices in front of you so that you can seize opportunities and create the change you want to see.  

When it's time to consider a coach, talk to Jo'Ann Alderson. You'll be glad you did.  

Clients:

Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, health services, large and small business, government services, executives, business professionals, executives and people around the globe.  

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Credentials & Certifications:

​A keynote speaker and facilitator with MICA Management Resources; The Brickenden Speakers Bureau; IQPC (International Quality & Productivity Centre) New York; IIR (International Institute of Research), Jo'Ann is a certified coach  and has attained  certifications with Management Resources Group, Boston and with The McQuaig Institute, Toronto. 
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• ​Athabasca Univeristy, Mass Media and Communication
  
• University of Toronto, Trinity College, Performer & Voice Certification
  
• YES Youth Employment Services, Board of Directors
  
• Mt. Sinai Hospital, Board of Governors Nd Patient Quality Committee
  
• Coaches Training Institute (CTI) - Coaching Program
  
• Second City Revue - Improvization
  
• International Quality & Productivity Center, Advisory Committee
  
• ​Big Voice Studios, Toronto - Performance Mastery
  
• Peggy Mahon, Toronto - Vocal Mastery
  
• ​The Haleconian Club - Toronto
  
• The Granite Club Toronto - Speakers Committee

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Creative Stuff:

The Jam Toronto - Vocals
Marco Island Players Theatre  - Steel Magnolias
Marathon | Half Mararthon - Marine Corp; Scotia Bank; Nike San Francisco;  MORE Manhattan; Women's Half, Toronto; Wooden Stick, Uxbridge; Angus Glen, Markham and others.  
Lawrence Park, Toronto - Community Associations

Progressive Communications Inc. 
President & Founder 1987
Trainer | Speaker | Author | Coach

Decision Point Coaching
President and Creator 2014
Personal & Professional Coach

Brickenden Speakers Bureau
Keynote Speaker | Consultant | Facilitator

International Quality & Productivity Centre - IQPC
New York
Speaker | Conference Leader | Advisory Committee

MICA Management Resources 
Speaker | Facilitator | Consultant

The McQuaig Institute
Sales and Management Survey & Development Certification

Management Resource Group Boston 
Certification Sales & Leadership

Second City Revue 
Improv Training 

CTI | Coaches Training Institute
Coaches Training 

International Institute of Research
Facilitator | Conference Speaker

Athabasca University, Alberta 
Mass Media & Communication History

Peggy Mahon
Vocal Mastery

Big Voice Studios
Performance Mastery | Voice Over
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Marco Island Players Theatre
Steel Magnolias 

Naples Players Studio
Black Box Theatre

Just so you know, I am truly grateful
​you came into my life.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
​I see my job in a whole new way.

Now I enjoy going to work!

I can’t thank you enough for all of your work in getting me this far. 

THOMAS COOK FINANCIAL SERVICES

The proof is in the pudding
and we have the proof.

With you we achieved top standing
​in our industry and the USA.

IBM CANADA

Your keynote was perfect. In one month we achieved last year's goal!

​MILLER COORS

People are buzzing.  
​They have not stopped talking about you.  

TESTIMONIAL - SCHOLASTIC BOOKS

Everyone agrees - You are AWESOME!