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CONTRACT 6276 Professional Services Agreement CLOSEDAgreement No. 6276 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND TRACY MILLER This AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 25th day of January, 2022, by and between the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation and general law city ("CITY") and TRACY MILLER, an Individual/Sole Proprietor ("CONSULTANT"). The parties agree as follows: 1. CONSIDERATION. A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below; B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement; C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for CONSULTANT's services. CITY may modify this amount as set forth below. Unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay this sum as specified in the attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated by reference. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES. A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit 'A" which is incorporated by reference. B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement. 3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at the time of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY will continuously monitor CONSULTANT's services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of any deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have fifteen (15) days after such notification to cure any shortcomings to CITY's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the deficiencies will be borne by CONSULTANT, City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 1 of 11 Agreement No. 6276 4. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement, CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in Exhibit "A") the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing period, the cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work during the preceding billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected and actual expenditures versus time to date. 5. NON -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to CONSULTANT for current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted and unencumbered appropriation of the CITY. In the event the CITY has not appropriated sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement will cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of the current fiscal year. 6. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK, A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has: Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services under this Agreement. B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the services hereunder. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the services, CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will not proceed except at CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions are received from -CITY. 7. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from January 25, 2022 to June 30, 2022. Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this Agreement will terminate in the following instances: A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit "A"; B. Termination as stated in Section 15, 8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 2 of 11 Agreement No. 6276 A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until: CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under Section 22 of this Agreement; and CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed. B. Should CONSULTANT begin work on any phase in advance of receiving written authorization to proceed, any such professional services are at CONSULTANT's own risk. 9. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within forty- eight (48) hours, in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how such delay interferes with the Agreement's schedule. The Manager will extend the completion time, when appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services. 10. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the main body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this Agreement supersedes any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the Exhibits will be resolved in the order in which the Exhibits appear below: A. Exhibit: A: Scope of Work/Budget 11. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written agreement between the parties. 12.TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer Identification Number. 13. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement. 14. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from CONSULTANT's performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 3 of 11 Agreement No. 6276 subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, whether of the same or different character. 15.TERMINATION. A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time with or without cause. B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the effective termination date. C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately cease performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the termination notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice, any additional 'work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a termination notice will be performed at CONSULTANT's own cost; CITY will not be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT for such work. D, Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by CONSULTANT will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination, not to exceed the total costs under Section 1(C). E, Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated. F. By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this Section. 16.OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps, models, photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are CITY's property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as desired but will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY agrees that use of CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk. 17. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art work, prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any other person or public CITY without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases, including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 4 of 11 Agreement No. 6276 be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between the parties. 18.INDEMNIFICATION. A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following: L Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will save harmless and indemnify and at CITY's request reimburse defense costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers, employees and representatives from and against any and all suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought for, or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by any person or property resulting or arising from any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, or representatives, in the performance of this Agreement, except for such loss or damage arising from CITY's sole negligence or willful misconduct. ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, except for such loss or damage arising from CITY's sole negligence or willful misconduct. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of this Agreement, or its performance, CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY's request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise. B, For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers. C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will survive termination of this Agreement. D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 22, and any approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 5 of 11 Agreement No. 6276 the provisions concerning indemnification. 19.ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services. CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY's written approval are prohibited and will be null and void. 20.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which it is performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only. 21.AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free access at all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities. CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program service records for at least three (3) years after termination or final payment under this Agreement. 22.INSURANCE, & Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will procure and maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying, at a minimum, with the limits set forth below: Commercial general liability: Professional Liability Business automobile liability Workers compensation Limits $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Statutory requirement B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the requirements of the most recent ISO-CGL Form. The amount of insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 6 of 11 Agreement No. 6276 injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to name CITY, its officials, and employees as "additional insureds" under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed "primary" such that any other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be excess thereto. Such endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10 11 85 or 88, or equivalent. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY. C, Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such coverage is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When coverage is provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect, D. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto). E, CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this Agreement and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as may be reasonably required by CITY from time to time. Insurance must be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII." F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the insurance required by this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at CONSULTANT's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from payments due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate pursuant to Section 155. 23. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation. 24.INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative description of progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the work remaining and a description of the work to be done before the next schedule update. City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 7 of 11 Agreement No. 6276 25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows: If to CONSULTANT: Tracy Miller 20300 Channing Lane Yorba Linda, CA 92887 Attention: Tracy Miller Phone: 714-797-5681 Email: tracy@tracymotivates.com If to CITY:. City of El Segundo 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA Attention: Deena Lee, Fire Chief Phone: 310-524-2395 Email: DLee@elsegundo.org Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph. 26. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's conflict of interest regulations. 27. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability. 28.THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT's or CITY's obligations under this Agreement. 29.INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County. 30. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to this Agreement. City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 8 of 11 Agreement No. 6276 31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Exhibit(s), sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and assigns. 32. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or against either Party. 33. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will continue in full force and effect. 34.AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by written amendment. 35.ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a party is delivered by electronic (.pdf) or facsimile transmission. Such electronic or facsimile signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature. 36. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. 37. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 38. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire, flood, explosion, acts of terrorism, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' reasonable control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other. 39. STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 9 of 11 Agreement No. 6276 private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public CITY. [Signatures on next page] City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 10 of 11 Agreement No. 6276 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the day and year first hereinabove written. CITY 0 M, SEGUNDO I TRACY MILLER Deena ATTEST; Tracy ea er, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: MARK D. HENSLEY, CITY ATTORNEY Joa m"uin Va qa - )Sty City Attorney Insurance Review: Hank Lu, Risk Manager City of El Segundo Professional Services (REV 2018.05) Page 11 of 11 `W Tracy Miller Individual/Sole Proprietor Agreement No. 6276 '(e4l Tim CONSULTING (714) 797-5681 www.Tracymotivates.com TracyC@tracymotivates.com TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOP Learn from a career prosecutor how to break free from the prison in your mind and reconnect. "You hold the key to the prison door in your head and freeing your confining thoughts will enable you to adapt to change and be an effective member of a team that achieves positive results." The global pandemic has caused anxiety, fear and division among teams in many organizations. Leaders must make efforts to reconnect their employees to their teams and the organization's purpose. We are not meant to live by simply counting the days to vacation and retirement. Accomplished leaders ban negative thoughts from their minds, adapt to changing times, and create productive, unifying habits with their colleagues. This dynamic, interactive workshop gives the attendees the keys to unlock their confining thoughts and the tools to create a successful and purposeful connection to their team. Attendees will participate in activities that will teach them to re -connect with themselves and then reconnect internally with colleagues and to the mission and values of the organization. OBJECTIVE: To train leaders the concrete skills to participate on a team that will deepen connection with their colleagues and to the mission of the organization. This is an interactive and energetic workshop where attendees will participate in exercises to enhance the learning objectives. ATTENDEES WILL: 1. CONQUER CONFLICT: Conflict is normal and healthy. For a team to succeed, members must agree to the rules of conflict that will ensure positive outcomes that achieves success. Agreement No. 6276 2. VALIDATION FOR RETENTION: Studies show that people do not leave organizations because of salary, job assignments or even work from home status. Employees leave because they do not feel validated and accepted in the organization. Attendees will engage in an exercise that will teach the team to enable every member to have value and feel like they belong, which will increase employee retention. 3. ACCOUNTABILITY: It is impossible for employees to be held accountable without having clear expectations that are communicated and equally applied. Participants will learn to set and communicate clear goals and responsibilities. 4. STAYING IN YOUR LANE: Team Dysfunctions often occur because employees don't have clearly defined roles and they aren't required to stay in the lane of their job. Healthy teams have members who understand their roles and responsibilities. Attendees will participate in an exercise to teach them to define their responsibilities and be held accountable to them. S. RECONNECT TO THE PURPOSE: There is no better joy that working with an engaged, productive team to make a positive change in the world. Course attendees will learn how to re -connect to the purpose of the organization. 6. CURIOSITY KILLS JUDGEMENT: Often people work for decades and know nothing about their colleagues' personal lives. Lack of information tends to make team members judgmental. Course attendees will learn participate in an exercise to be curious about their teammates, which will make them less judgmental. 7.TOXIC TEAM MEMBERS: One toxic team member can negatively impact the entire team's success. Attendees will learn the skills to remove the impact of the toxic personality. 8. JOY MATTERS: Teams that create opportunities for fun in the workplace have increased productivity and results. Attendees will learn the skills to put joy in the workplace every day 0 Agreement No. 6276 PROGRAM PACKAGE Facilitated 90-minute Mastermind Session with leadership to establish clarity regarding the desired outcomes for the team. Full Day Retreat -Style Workshop. Participants are provided the techniques to transform the way they connect with themselves, their colleagues and the organization's purpose. Written materials are provided to empower participants to excel as a team. Participants will practice in the techniques that they learned by engaging with their team. Up to 30 attendees. $7,500, Fee All Inclusive TRACY MILLER, TM CONSULTING t�l , 4e� THROUGH PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION Tracy Miller has 25 years of legal experience as a prosecutor, during which she initiated and led OC GRIP, the largest gang prevention program in the nation. Tracy gives presentations to over 10,000 people a year, and through TM consulting, has helped thousands of people become stronger communicators. Tracy began her career as a law clerk for prosecutors Marcia Clark and Christopher Darden on one of the most visible cases in our nation's history —the OJ Simpson case. Her clients have included but are not limited to law Enforcement Chiefs and Command Staff, Disney, Boeing Aerospace Company, National Management Association, Junior League Southwest Exchange, and Junior League AJLI conference, California Women Lawyers Association, Women Leaders in Law Enforcement, National Parking Association, Dell computers, and American Society for Quality. Tracy is an instructor and vendor for California Police officer Association and California Narcotics Association. 3 Agreement No. 6276 Tracy's workshops are exceptionally motivating because she has the unique ability to connect with all types of people, by being authentic and vulnerable about her own journey and life lessons. Through her high energy, interactive trainings, she inspires provides her audience the tools to become more persuasive communicators. Tracy received her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University and her Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law. Partial List of Tracy's Accolades and Awards Former Adjunct professor for Chapman University 2007 Santa Ana Police Department's Medal of Honor 2009 Orange County Human Options Award for Excellent Service 2010 Ambassador of Peace Award 2012 Orange Police Department's Medal of Honor 2013 Orange County Department of Education's Community Service Award 2017 Raise Foundations Champions of Children Award Current Member of the Orange County Bar Association Board of Directors Testimonials "Tracy is a phenomenal speaker and presentation coach. She makes her audience laugh and cry and inspires them to make positive changes in their lives. She will empower your group to improve their communication skills for amazing results. She understands what it takes to help people dream and give them confidence. We strongly recommend her as a speaker for your next event." Steven Stakely, President of Boeing Aerospace's Leadership Chapter "Tracy is passionate about empowering audiences in organizations by inspiring internal desires of employees to best serve and accomplish organizational goals. If you want a workforce that is committed, passionate, and is outstanding communicators, Tracy is the right person." Agreement No. 6276 Dan Hughes, Disney, Homeland Security Director, Former Chief of Fullerton Police Department "I thought I was pretty good at the promotional process and enjoyed some success in the past; however, with Tracy's help, I took it to another level and never looked back!" Captain Frank Nunes, Buena Park Police Department "Tracy was an absolutely huge help in preparing me for my interview! I highly recommend her to others who are interviewing. I feel lucky to have worked with her. " Rodney Klassen, Tulare County District Attorney's Office "Today we had the honor of listening to Tracy Miller who reminded our team that everyone writes their own success story by believing in ourselves, never giving up, and embracing and finding the positives and humor in life. Tracy with passion and enthusiasm pulled us in using her own personal stories as she gracefully transitioned from topic to topic. She is a charismatic powerful speaker who had us laughing one minute and in tears the next. Uplifting, motivating and inspiring! We are revitalized!" Carol Fawcett, Executive Director and CIO Dell I Dell Software "Tracy is an exceptional person, professional development coach, and mentor that helps you bring out the best in you. Her approach for preparing you for the next level is 'hands down' one of the best in the business. If you want to have the best opportunity for professional growth and success, Tracy Miller is your coach!" Steven Romero, Chief of Police -Select Ontario Police Department -Oregon "1 couldn't be more impressed with Tracy Miller. Today she delivered the keynote speech at the California Public Parking Association. Conference and she was amazing. Everyone is saying, `Best keynote speaker ever," and I get props for recommending her. She was inspirational, touching, funny, and just amazing. I am so glad she was able to present today. She has accomplished so much and she's just unbelievable. " Julie Dixon, National Parking Association E