Russ Bennett has spent much of his life traveling the world
and living abroad. Born in the United States, he was raised
in Germany, Thailand, and India. While growing up overseas,
he developed an undeniable passion and appreciation for
people, adventure and travel, which has led him on one
global adventure after another.

He studied International Affairs at the University of Colorado
in Boulder, Colorado and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Political Science. His early professional career included
working for a municipal television station, administering grants and loans for lower income populations, and negotiating labor union contracts. Russell soon became recognized for his communication skills and his innate ability to inspire and motivate people to discover and pursue their potential. This recognition and additional training, evolved into a career advising and supporting organizations as a professional in Human Resources and Organizational Development.

Today, Russ has been teaching and mentoring people in
the art of human relations for over a decade. He has taught
and facilitated countless classes and courses including topics
such as: business, ethics, leadership, communication, conflict resolution, marketing, employment law, sexual harassment, diversity, and team building.

He is a trained and skilled negotiator and mediator, and an
expert at conflict resolution. In addition to his work with public sector organizations, small entrepreneur businesses, and a large Fortune 500 Company, his impressive and diverse
resume includes: trekking Mt. Everest in Nepal, exploring
caves in Belgium, camel safaris in the Indian Desert, sailing
in the Bermuda Triangle, and skiing in the Austrian Alps, but
none of these experiences have moved him like the people
and natural beauty of the Rainforests of Costa Rica.

Russ is an approachable, compassionate teacher.Motivated to help people be the very best that they can be, he energizes and moves people to a new level of thinking and action. Helping people of all walks of life to take responsibility, overcome obstacles and achieve success.
Challenging them to shake off mediocrity and live up to their
greatness. Russ has three wonderful sons, Amadeus, Alexander, and Jade.