We introduce individuals, teams and organizations to the best version of themselves
without guilt, shame, or fear of failure
Services
If you dread taking the podium or just want to tune up your presentations, over 40 years of experience in public speaking lets us guide you in shaping and delivering a crystal clear message.
Whether you're seeking greater success in your business, leadership, relationships or any other pursuit, we offer a variety of one-on-one and group coaching packages to help introduce you to the best version of yourself.
If you're trying to build a future-proof organization, we can help you create strategies for success through leadership training, staff development and strategic planning.
If you're looking to advance in your current career or move into a new field, we offer flexible packages that can help you build the plan to create your best professional future.
Keynote Speaker
Andrew Burkum has built award-winning teams and trained leaders across multiple industries for the last 25 years. He brings a passion for character, communication and growth to any platform.
certified facilitator for the 6 types of working genius
The Working Genius assessment is 20% personality and 80% productivity. People who understand their genius show up to work happier, are more effective, and play well with others. Working Genius Certified Facilitators are equipped to analyze and apply results to help individuals and teams leverage Working Genius to be more innovative, strategic, and effective.
Working with a Certified Facilitator can transform work for people by helping them:
- Understand why they have been successful or unsuccessful in past endeavors
- Clarify which types of work give joy and energy and which types are draining and difficult
- Avoid making unfair and inaccurate judgments about one another’s motivation
- Alleviate guilt about struggles people have with certain types of work
- Improve dialogue and directives in team meetings
- Make quick and concrete adjustments to roles and responsibilities to better tap into one another’s strengths, and avoid one another’s weaknesses
- Get more done in less time
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testimonials
"Andrew from IDEA Academy helped me recognize the confidence I couldn't find in myself, using my inner geniuses from the 6 Working Geniuses to understand where I strive and how to adapt to the Working Frustrations to positively shape my personal and professional growth."
-Emily
"The IDEA Training Academy's program has truly helped me believe in my own potential"
-Robert
"Andrew is a diamond in the rough. He exemplifies the word integrity, is a constant example of reliability, and teaches both by example and mentorship - a managerial style that has earned him the respect of his peers, superiors, and reports. Andrew helped me and countless others to see how humility, sincerity, buy-in, and empathy for fellow employees and customers are the strongest tools in our arsenal. 'Making others look good' is a way of empowering myself and my team, that I've never forgotten. I cannot say enough to extol my admiration and respect for Andrew."
-Joey
"Andrew Burkum is the textbook definition of motivation! His enthusiasm is nearly as infectious as it is never ending. He has a way of inspiring and guiding people that I'm sure way used in days past to help nations rise. Andrew is 100% committed to helping those around him because the best versions of themselves"
-Jake
"Andrew has helped me in so many ways in the short 9 months that I have known him. He has been a mentor to me and has helped me see not only the value that I bring to his community but the value in myself. Giving new scary things a try. If it doesn't turn out the way I envision it, that's ok! We all have a starting point, and things can only improve as long as we keep at them. Andrew has given me my confidence back, that life has seemed to steal away from me."
-Julie
" Working with Andrew I learned that I was a man of convenience but now I'm a man of purpose"
-Mitch