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About Us

Several years ago, our law firm asked Dr. Holmes to guide us in the development of a comprehensive diversity plan. Through his remarkable insight and wise counsel, we have taken great strides forward. Dr. Holmes is both a brilliant scholar and an innovative coach who motivates people with unique vision and time-tested practical advice.

Anthony J. Rusciano, Chairman of the Board, Plunkett Cooney, Bloomfield Hills, MI

​Unconscious bias, cultural misunderstanding, language differences, communication errors and discourteous behavior undermine performance in diverse organizations. I help my clients recognize and overcome these problems using my Building Powerful CONNECTIONS® speaking and coaching programs. You will improve your ability to understand others despite cultural differences and effectively articulate your messages. You will also learn to create environments that maximize the success of a diverse array of people, allowing your organization to flourish. I offer 4 categories of signature speaking programs that can serve as highly interactive keynote presentations, workshops or virtual training sessions:

• Unconscious Bias
• Speaking and Communication Skills
• Creating Asynchronous Courses​ ​
• DEI in 2025
  

​I also offer Speech Coaching for individuals who want to improve their ability to deliver powerful presentations and ​​asynchronous virtual content through my Virtual Institute for organizations that want to create eLearning courses.

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