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Insightful, thought-provoking, and entertaining characterize the message and style of futurist Ed Barlow. His comprehensive knowledge of emerging trends and their relationship to an audience, plus his incredible energy, have been incorporated into keynote, think-tank, and strategic planning settings. He averages over 120 engagements a year. Ed's professional experience includes executive positions in healthcare, business, higher education, and a Washington D.C. based management consulting firm. He holds a master's degree in management from the University of Notre Dame.

Ed Barlow is President of Creating the Future, Inc. He is dedicated to enhancing an understanding of the future and the influences which will affect personal, professional, organizational, and community settings. In addition to his extensive speaking and consulting schedule, he is interviewed regularly by the media. He has also testified before Congress on several occasions regarding issues of workforce, transportation, travel and tourism. His advice and counsel is sought regularly by leaders in business, government, and the non-profit sector.

Ed is one of a few great speakers able to deliver meaningful information about the future in a dynamic and entertaining manner. He captivates audiences with his intuitive and well-studied perspective. His well-organized, thought-provoking, and media-supported presentations affirm his reputation as a top motivational futurist. Ed Barlow's keen insights into the process of change and expert facilitation skills have also been used to design and facilitate think-tank and strategic planning activities in a variety of settings.

Ed Barlow's client list represents the "Who's Who" within industry, government, and the not-for-profit sector. A representative list of clients served includes: Abbott Laboratories, American Hospital Assn., Blockbuster, Baxter Healthcare, Six Sigma Academy, Federal Express, Growmark, Hewlett Packard, Kimberly Clark, U.S. Navy, Lockheed Martin, Marriott, Whirlpool Corporation, National Assn. of Manufacturers, Federal Reserve Bank Systems, Meeting Professionals International, CEMIG of Brazil, Paine Webber, Pepsi, U.S. Dept of Education, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Assn. of Zoos and Aquariums, and Federal Judicial Institute.