Bernadette Boas is Founder and President of Ball of Fire, Inc., a media, communication and publishing firm, and The Boas Group, a business management consulting practice. Both firms are dedicated to helping individuals optimize their personal and professional development. A native of Havertown, PA, Bernadette spent over 25 years in corporate America in various consulting and global management leadership positions in the retail and technology industries, before becoming an entrepreneur. Bernadette lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her four-legged best friend, Charlie and is an avid cyclist, runner, and dog park visitor. Bernadette writes articles related to professional growth and development,… management, and leadership and is a contributing writer to Impact Times and Self Growth. She is also a much sought after speaker on workplace issues, women in leadership and overall business management topics.