Dr. Andrew J. Edelman & Associates Inc.

A Blend of Dynamic Instructional Delivery
with Real-World Organizational Value

Whether individually coaching a nervous first-time presenter, providing specialized small-group instruction in personal protection for children and families, facilitating a university course, assisting with an afternoon breakout session and panel discussion, or leading a nationwide government agency or corporate training initiative, Dr. Edelman uses a variety of delivery strategies to hold the attention of audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and helps them to acquire proven, practical information and skill sets that can be immediately used to improve personal and professional performance.

With over 20 years of experience serving individuals and groups from over 1,000 agencies and corporations, he emphasizes the importance of dedication to 110% customer service, mission-driven leadership, and establishing lifelong strategic partnerships. Rather than closing quick deals, he believes in creating long-term, win-win opportunities, even when and where none appear to exist. Adapting, improvising, and overcoming a variety of personal and professional obstacles, once working 5 jobs at a time and exceeding 110 hours per week, Dr. Edelman is dedicated to leading and motivating you and your organization to achieve levels of performance beyond your expectations. Believing that all challenges are actually golden opportunities for growth, Dr. Edelman shares what he has learned in a powerful interactive format that audiences have praised as highly effective, meaningful, and memorable.

In order to best suit your presentation and training needs, please feel free to visit each of the following web pages linked below to determine which topics will best match the needs and objectives of your organization. We look forward to doing our best to bring out yours!

LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATION  TOPICS

COMMUNICATION TOPICS

STRESS MANAGEMENT TOPICS

CONFLICT MEDIATION AND RESOLUTION TOPICS

PERSONAL PROTECTION AND SECURITY TOPICS

Below are just some examples of Dr. Andy Edelman's seminars that have had breakthrough results and lasting impact for his nationwide clients:

                                    Organizations under Pressure: Building Trust, Cooperation and Teamwork within High-Stress-Institutional Settings, presented Lunch & Learn seminars in partnership with University of Phoenix South Florida Campus to numerous organizations affected by Hurricane Wilma. Agencies and organizations included The United Way of Broward County, Florida, HolyCrossHospital, WellingtonRegionalMedicalCenter, and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, November-December, 2005.

                                    Breakthrough Best Practices in Classroom Management and Crisis Prevention: A 3-Phase Approach, presented to 200 School District of Broward County educators and administrators, Broward Education Foundation’s 8th Annual IMPACT II Idea EXPO, NovaSoutheasternUniversity, February 24, 2005.

                                    Personal Safety and Security for the Internet Age: Crime Prevention Recommendations for Children and Families, presented to children, teachers, and parents of Sandpiper Shores Elementary School “Just Say No” Crime and Drug Prevention Program, School District of Palm Beach County,Fl. February 8, 2005.

                                    Relate, Respond, Resolve: The 3Rs of Effective Organizational Conflict Management, Presented to city management administrators, City of Boynton Beach, Fl. April 14, 2004.

                                    Many Minds, One Mission: How to Build Trust, Cooperation, and Teamwork Within Business and Professional Settings  Presented to 250 members of division-level administrators and Assistant Superintendent, Miami-Dade Public School District, Miami, Fl., August 27, 2003.

                                    Crime and Violence Prevention Strategies, presented to children, teachers, and parents of SandpiperShoresElementary School “Just Say No” DARE Program, School District of Palm Beach County, Fl. November 12, 2002.

                                    Enhancing Public Presentation Skills in Any Setting or Situation,

                                    Keynote Presenter and Seminar Leader for over 1,100 member audiences over a three-day period, National Ed.D. Program for Educational Leaders, 2002 Summer Institute, Nova Southeastern University, July 25-27, 2002.

                                    How to Facilitate Teams and Groups to Maximize Student Interest, Cooperation, and Performance, AIU Faculty Development Symposium, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.  June 1, 2002.

                                    Congratulations! You’re Fired! The Dynamics of Change Management and Post-9/11 Career Transition Strategies for Proactive Aviation Professionals, presented to displaced flight attendants and pilots from South Florida to facilitate career change and interview skills, AIU Business Development Seminar, AmericanInterContinentalUniversity, Plantation, FL, December 5, 2001.

                                    Personal Safety and Crime Prevention Awareness for Children and Families, presented to children, teachers, and parents of SandpiperShoresElementary School, School District of Palm Beach County, Fl.  October 9, 2001.

                                    Aftermath Crisis Management and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness, AmericanInterContinentalUniversity, Fort Lauderdale, FL,presented the day after the WTC tragedy to the entire 120-member staff and faculty upon request by Barbara Loven, University President, September 12, 2001.

                                    TCI Introphase Conflict Management Certification Seminar Series, University of Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale Campus, completed conflict management training for entire 160-member staff including executive personnel, directors, and professors, Summer 2001.

                                    Verbal Confrontation Management in 90 Seconds or Less: Five Essential Conflict Management Strategies for 21st Century Organizations, Coral Springs Kiwanis Club, Coral Springs, Fl. Mayor & City Manager Executive Board, June 1, 2000.

                                    Crisis Communication Recommendations for Reducing Work-Related Conflicts, Kennedy Space Center, Delaware North Union Group, CocoaBeach, Fl.June 13 & July 30, 1999.

                                    Family Crisis Intervention and Critical Incident Stress Management for Military Police Applications, United States Army Reserve, 3220th Garrison Support Unit, West Palm Beach, FL, June 5, 1999.

                                    PoliceAcademyTeam-Building: Recommendations from a Class Leader's Perspective, Law Enforcement Class 80 opening night, IRCCPoliceAcademy, Ft. Pierce, FL, May 18, 1999.

                                    Learning from Littleton: School Safety and Violence Prevention for Middle School Educators, School District of Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, FL, April 30, 1999.

Defuse, Control, Resolve: A Comprehensive Approach to Successful Management of Student Behaviors for Alternative Educators, DelrayFullServiceCenter, School District of Palm Beach County, FL, Staff Development Day, February 10, 1999.                

Crisis Team Management & De-Escalation of Violent Adolescent Behaviors: Communication and Safety Guidelines for Special Educators, School District of Palm Beach County, FL, February 21, 1996. Course materials and content cited by police as contributing to a mentally handicapped female student's successful defense and escape from a street attack and attempted abduction.

Tomiki Aikido: Practical Self-Defense and Ethical Use of Force for Street Conflict Avoidance & Personal Protection, Best Defense Tactical Training Institute National Law Enforcement Seminar, Lake Worth, FL, December 1-3, 1995.

Conflict Management, Confrontation Avoidance, and Violence Prevention Training Within High-Risk Employment Settings, New York City Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care, and East Harlem Council for Human Services' Bilingual Head Start Program, New York, NY,

April 7-8, 1994. Course cited by a group of NYCDOH health inspectors as contributing to their successful escape from a carjacking attempt and saving their lives one week after the seminar.