For over forty years, Patricia Clason has traveled across the continent doing speeches, workshops, and media appearances as a professional speaker, trainer, consultant, and writer, giving over 4,000 presentations for corporations, associations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Now the Director of the Center for Creative Learning which offers programs for personal and professional development at their offices in Milwaukee. Patricia has written many articles, training programs, and personal growth seminars and is a sought-after guest for radio and television. The focus of her work is on alternative methods of teaching and learning that produce high-quality results. Her search for the best in the technology of human resource development has taken her as a student on many adventures through traditional and some not-so-traditional training programs. An important aspect of Patricia's presentations is that she addresses the psychological perspectives and principles behind the practical tools that she teaches. As a result, audiences are often entranced with her and excited about using these new ideas. One of the reasons people are so enthused about what they hear is that Patricia shares personal and real stories - so people know that her practical wisdom comes from experience, not just books and good ideas. Her diverse background makes her a competent presenter for spouse groups, schools, parents, and personal growth groups, as well as business-related meetings and training. Her business background ranges from executive secretary to food store manager, office manager, licensed insurance agent, and business owner As a consultant and business coach she works with large and small companies, as well as individuals, in the areas of start-up, marketing, and management skills and career building. Her articles are often printed in business and trade publications and online newsletters. The host of A Sign of the Times, an interview format television show for Warner Cable for five years, she had the opportunity to introduce people to cutting-edge technologies in all areas of life. To keep all this together, and still have time for her family and herself, Patricia must truly practice what she teaches in the areas of emotional intelligence, communication, time management, and engagement, as well as business marketing, management, and ethics.