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Karriem Kanston

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The Encourager
Kanston Development
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United States (Rhode Island)
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English
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As a servant leader and a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Speaker, I offer workshops, seminars, keynote speeches, and coaching. We want to add value to your personal and professional growth through the study and practical application of proven leadership methods. Working together, we will move you and/or your team or organization in the desired direction to reach your goals.

Karriem K. Kanston calls himself The Encourager because he inspires and motivates people in their life, career, and business. He just doesn't talk about changing the world, he does it.

A motivational speaker, consultant, author, entrepreneur, advocate for underrepresented businesses, and valuable asset to organizations. He is the owner of Kanston Development in which he conducts and consults in the areas of leadership, economic development, and small business growth. He has a vast array of experiences and has worked in education, retail, and the financial industries.

He is also an Army Veteran and Lead Faculty for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. He was an instructor for the CVS Health Executive Learning Series for Diverse Suppliers and currently a business counselor for the Small Business Center at Wake Tech Community College.

Mr. Kanston also has developed workshops, speeches, and curriculum in the areas of leadership and economic development.

Karriem grew up in Queens, NY. He graduated with three degrees in business and education from Johnson and Wales University. He has been married to his lovely wife Deborah since 2000 and has two children.

Contact Me. I am looking forward to assisting you on your journey to becoming a successful leader.

Karriem K. Kanston

The Encourager

M.A. Teacher Education Business

B.S. Business Management

A.S. Entrepreneurship

401-248-3355

An Independent Certified Coach, Teacher,

Trainer and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team

www.encouragedleaders.com

www.kanston.com

www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/karriemkanston

Current position (1)

The Encourager

Kanston Development

Degrees (1)
Business
Johnson & Wales University
1994

Presentations

Presentations (4)
Growth Strategy Program

Do you want to grow your business to the next level?
Have you been stuck with your revenue and operational growth?

If yes, Karriem will be able to motivate and inspire your audience to develop their knowledge and understanding to grow their business to the next level

Leading from the Top
Leading from the Middle
Leading from the Bottom
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  • Photos (1)
  • Slides (1)
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Personal Mission Statment
Biography | The Encourager — Speaker from Providence, RI

Expertise (7)

Leadership
Business
Education
DISC Personality Assessment leading Discovering and Living to Your Life Purpose Black people mental health

Clients

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
Brown University

Awards & certifications (1)

Minority Business Chamption
SBA
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

Karriem, The Encourager inspires and motivates people in their life career and business.

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