Russ Baleson

Russ Baleson is a training expert with over thirty years of professional experience. He is best known as a highly effective trainer and coach and has designed and facilitated numerous skill-building and life-changing workshops in both the United Kingdom and South Africa. His key distinguishable strength is the passion and skill he brings to impact and affect a positive behaviour change in each individual, coupled with his courage to challenge outdated training paradigms.

An insight from Lannon Tanchum, award-winning creative director:

The toughest job in the world is not sales. It’s not marketing. No, not product development. Or even new business. No, the toughest job is people. Most often the people in your own organization. And that’s because dealing with them begins with dealing with yourself. It’s quite remarkable to come across an individual who is unafraid to tell you that. Especially someone who relies on staying in your good graces in order to stay in business. But Russell Baleson’s irrepressible passion, drive and wealth of experience dealing with all levels of personnel and all manner of behaviors give him the confidence to speak truth to power. Gently. Convincingly. Persuasively. And effectively.

Russ's books, a collection of insights, observations, skills and tools, culled from his three decades of work as a respected trainer and coach, is an invaluable compendium of assets for managers and personnel alike. Dip into them at your leisure or reach for them in a crisis. Either way, when you find yourself or your organization in need of guidance dealing with the world’s toughest job, reach out to Russ. Then engage, experience, learn and grow. Not just your business … but yourself.

Lannon Tanchum is an award-wining Creative Director, marketing strategist and Agency Executive on accounts such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Xerox, DHL, South African Breweries, Castrol, Amex, Toyota, Nissan, KLM, General Electric, Kraft, Leading Hotels of the World and Halston amongst others.