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Fred Sarkari

Professional speaker, author and trainer

Fred is considered an expert in human behaviour. He coaches, teaches and provides management consulting services to a broad range of organizations from start ups to some of the world's largest organizations. As a presenter, Fred’s unique approach combines vision with practical application, delivering a customized and personally tailored message to each audience member. This approach provides a compelling and practical message to audiences regardless of size and translates through to the programs he creates.

In addition to his popular course facilitation, Fred has written a book on the topic of leadership. This book titled ‘Principles Of Great Leaders - How The Top 5% Think’ has been a tremendous success and has received rave reviews.

Fred remains highly active in providing individuals with ongoing 1-on-1 coaching from goal setting to execution.

Fred has facilitated numerous workshops for employees of various companies including: Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Scotia Bank, Coca-Cola, Home Depot, CIBC, Royal Bank, North West Mutual Funds, Ceridian, Promotional Products Association, BMO Bank of Montreal, Genworth Financial, Midas, Four Seasons Hotels and many more.


5 Critical Elements To Optimizing Your Business
Fred’s life changed the moment he was told there was a possibility he could be in a wheel chair. This was the day Fred began living his true life, a life guided by purpose.

To embrace his journey, Fred implemented a system which is an accumulation of the minds of great leaders with an undeniable record of success. Having the right attitude without a proven system of success is nothing more than wishing for a better life. Obtaining your fullest potential requires a consistent and proven system of success.

Prior to a flight, pilots conduct a Standard Operating Process (SOPs) to ensure the best chances of having a successful flight. To ensure you have the best chance at a successful life should you not have your own SOP?

Using compelling stories, which illustrate the best and worst days of his medical journey, Fred Sarkari, internationally respected expert in human behavior and bestselling author, gives an inspiring high content keynote presentation. Fred demonstrates to his audiences how the innate power of a proven system towards success can get you through any circumstance you may encounter in your personal or professional life.

During Fred’s presentation participants will learn…

• The 5 principles all effective leaders have in common.
• What the top 5% leaders consistently do to obtain results.
• Ways to achieve a work-life balance.
• How to stop the “time treadmill”, working every day and ending up at the same place.
• How you can reveal a company and individual’s purpose.
• The ability to connect your goals to your purpose.
• BONUS: Fred’s most valuable lesson, which took him over 10 years to learn.

Do not believe you can be a part-time leader. Whether in the boardroom, household, amongst friends or co-worker, we are all leaders.

Implement the essential steps you must take if you desire to become successful, while living your life with purpose and leading with value and direction.


How The Top 5% Think! - ‘The 7 Principles of Great Leaders™’
Who or even what would be considered to be the Top 5%? Is it a financial, a physical, or spiritual goal? Would financially free make you a member of the Top 5%? Would an Olympic athlete be considered part of the Top 5%? Does a Buddhist Monk who has attained enlightenment qualify for the Top 5%?

Top 5% in any aspect of life, whether it be business, personal, or spiritual, each has a similar manner of thought. Each has a consistent way of thinking.

We will examine what principles all of the above have in common. Focusing on seven pragmatic principles that everyone will encounter within the course of their lives, will help us understand and in turn duplicate how The Top 5% respond to them on a daily basis in their own lives in order to create success.

“How The Top 5% Think!" will equip you with the means to excel, both in your industry and your life. Covering seven transforming steps for leading your life, this presentation will motivate and guide you to immediate action and new frontiers in leadership.

"How the Top 5% Think!" will bring you back to the heart of your business, infusing a greater purpose as you strive to achieve your place in the marketplace.

In a world of constant change, these principles have stood unwavering throughout time by great leaders. By applying these principles to your life, you will effectively lead others through example.


Mastering Your Client’s Decision-Making Process
It would be easy if people were like vending machines, where pushing certain buttons would get you the same results every time. However, people consist of different needs, traits, and expectations that make generic treatment unreasonable. Personality differences complement each other in a powerful way, and appreciating that is a key to having successful long-term relationships with all people from all aspects of life, and especially in business.

In this real life workshop you will learn how to master your clients decision – making process so you can close deals faster and with less stress. This critical skill will allow you to quickly build loyal effective relationships without sacrificing your sanity or standards.

Learning Outcome:

• The secret formula of how to connect with clients in 3 minutes or less.
• Learn the psychological and social triggers that make people take action.
• Learn how to lead your clients to logical conclusions that support your business and leave them feeling proud to do business with you.
• Learn the key questions that will deepen your relationship with clients that most never ask.
• Learn how to identify small changes that can significantly impact your overall business.
• Learn strategies and tactics that make it easy for clients to make difficult decisions.



We have had Fred Sarkari into our organization numerous times to speak and train our people and he has always walked away impacting their lives, Fred thank you for making a difference in our organization.
Michael Butler, President, Northwest Mutual Funds

Fred!!! Having had the pleasure and privilege of attending the Workshop, I just wanted to congratulate and thank-you for an exceptional job and outstanding opportunity that you have helped to create. Thank – you!!! for your generous assistance…which offered our Companies, Colleagues and Guests great value and opportunity.
Tim Douglas, Director – Business to Business Bank of Montreal

Thank you and to let you know what a big hit you were with our sales group. I haven't seen them that enthusiastic in a long time!
Patti Ensor, Sales Manager, Canadian Standards Association

Your training has helped me understand the value of leaving an emotional impression with our customers – opening their minds.
Linda St. Denis, Scotia Bank

I have had the opportunity to see and utilize Fred as both a motivational speaker and as a facilitator of workshops. In both instances he connected instantly with his audience and provided practical tools to encourage people to be accountable for their actions and deliver superior service to their customers. Fred's use of imagery and real-life examples enables him to drive his points with his audience. Fred will either help you to grow your business or provide you with perspective on work-life balance. Thanks again.
Mark Kerzner, VP, Business Development, FirstLine Mortgages


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