Paul A. Kiewiet, MAS, CIP, CPC
Speaker, Coach, Writer, Motivator, Maximizer
Ultimate Creativity is Creating the Life of Your Dreams!
It’s time to start growing again. Are you ready? Ask yourself the following questions:
1. Are you doing what you love and loving what you do?
2. Do you really know what you want? Do you know how to get there?
3. Have you removed the things that are blocking your success?
4. Are you ready to capitalize on your talents?
5. Have you ever wish you had a personal coach who listened, supported and guided you toward your goals? Who removed the barriers to your success and let your talents shine? Who showed you how to love what you do?
If you answered YES to the last question... Let me help!
About Paul
Paul, a former chairman of the Promotional Products Association International, is an international speaker, writer, coach and facilitator. He earned the Master Advertising Specialist from PPAI and the Certified Incentive Professional designation from the Association of Incentive Marketing. Paul is also a Certified Life Coach from Fowler Wainwright International Institute of Professional Coaching. He's the winner of six Golden Pyramid Awards from PPAI for creativity and results and has received two ASI Spirit Awards including Marketer of the Year. His magazine articles were recognized with the EXCEL Award from the Society of Non-Profit Association Publications, a Golden Key Award from the Incentive Manufacturers Representatives Association, President's Award from National Premium Sales Executives, and has been inducted into the Michigan Promotional Professionals Association Hall of Fame.
Prior to founding Promotion Concepts, Inc. in 1982, Paul worked in the point of purchase merchandising, outdoor advertising and radio advertising and production disciplines. He has created sales promotion, marketing, incentive and merchandising campaigns for some of America's finest and most valuable brands including Kellogg's, Coca-Cola, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Borden, Elmer's, Krylon, Kroger, Wal-Mart,DowBrands, Tobler-Suchard, Andes Candies, Mentos,Soup Starter, Wyler's, Realemon, Hush Puppies, Rocky Shoes and Boots and RainDance. He sold Promotion Concepts in 2005 and has focused on people performance, leadership, corporate social responsibility and industry growth issues.
He has reached millions of marketing professionals emphasizing the importance of connecting with important values in order to create value in the marketplace. From Bogotå to Beijing, Dusseldorf and to hundreds of audiences around the country, Kiewiet is in high demand as a speaker, coach and consultant. His articles have appeared in numerous business publications and podcasts of his presentations have been featured on CBS Radio, the American Marketing Association, and on USAirways Sky Radio. He has been quoted in Fortune, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, B2B Magazine, Kipplinger Newsletter and Wired magazine.
He is a member of the National Speakers Association, a lifetime member of the Promotional Products Association International, The Incentive Marketing Association, Promotional Products Association of Chicago, Michigan Promotional Professionals Association. He has been trained in Gallup University on positive emotions and Marcus Buckingham-trained for strength-based alignment. He has served as a trustee, board member and/or officer of the Forum For People Performance Management and Measurement at Northwestern University, National Premium Sales Executives, Association of Incentive Marketing and the Promotional Products Association International.
Paul lives in the South Loop of Chicago and enjoys biking, running, music, arts and Lake Michigan. He's completed nineteen 26.2 mile marathons. His next quest is to climb 103 floors up Willis Tower.
Paul believes that when you connect people with their higher purpose you can drive them to amazing performances and prosperity.
Here's what people say about Paul
"...have always come away with a refreshed energy and drive to strengthen my business and remain positive about my success" Lindsey Tharp
“Paul has that rare combination of creativity, vision and communication skills that allow him to be an exceptional leader. His leadership abilities consistently created new ideas, solutions and he got results. He has a truly remarkable ability to communicate complex concepts and to make them understandable.” Mark Fyten, entrepreneur
"His passion for helping others reach their respective potential is a breath of fresh air. I appreciate the leadership he provides so many of my peers and colleagues.” Jason Black - CEO Boundless Network
“Paul has always delighted me with his creativity and professional approach to business. Having seen Paul in action as a leader, speaker and colleague has been of great importance to me.” Bruce Felber, Creative Director
"...always inquisitive, challenging and motivated to achieve tangible results with progressive enterprise ideas. That's what I call leadership at its best.” Dennis Burnham, Consultant
“Paul embodies the qualities of a leader. Inspiring others to bring out the best in themselves by leading through example and sharing his personal knowledge and experiences.” Mark Shinn, president Regional Associations Council