Bill Soddy

About Bill Soddy

People always ask me, “Bill, what’s the ONE thing I can do to be more successful?” I tell them to make the right choice. There are so many things in life we can’t control. As soon as we get a couple of things knocked out on our list of things that drag us down, or we need to get done, two or three more things get added. We can’t control that. But the one thing we can control is how they affect us. Our attitude is one of the few things in life we can control. In the face of self-doubt, disappointment, frustration, and stress. Make the right choice. Choose to be positive.It’s so humbling to have had the opportunity to help people tap into their inner strength to achieve unbelievable growth and happiness for more than 20 years. I now have the incredible opportunity to lead a team of the most passionate colleagues who are helping people all over Illinois dynamically change their lives and careers.

Experience

1. Franchise Owner

   Dale Carnegie Training Of Greater Illinois

   May 2024 — Present · Peoria, IL, US

Education

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Bachelors of Science, Public Relations & Advertising

  1991 — 1993

• Academy of Military Sciences - Officer Candidate School

  Comissioned Officer, Military and Strategic Leadership

  1994 — 1994

Skills

• Recruiting
• Product Development
• Integrated Marketing
• Multi-Channel Marketing
• Product Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• New Business Development
• Creative Strategy
• Leadership
• Crisis Communications
• Contract Negotiation
• Professional Mentoring
• Strategy
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Media Relations
• Marketing Strategy
• Executive Coaching
• Marketing Research
• Presenting Proposals
• Executive Management
• Presenting to Clients
• Marketing
• Account Management
• Presenting Solutions
• Strategic Planning
• Proposal Leadership
• Financial Planning
• Advertising
• Technology Integration
• Creative Writing
• Relationship Management
• Direct Marketing
• Management