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Acknowledgments
It is with heartfelt gratitude and appreciation that we acknowledge the many
people who have made our Odyssey journey the fruitful and rewarding
experience it has been. We thank you, the many unnamed persons, close to
our hearts, who have journeyed with us and supported us with your friend-
ship, expertise, and kind words of motivation along the way.
We would like to express our personal thanks to the following people for
their contribution:
◾ Dave Bonnstetter, CEO of Success Insights International, who along
with John and Imelda created the Odyssey concept and vision of an
“elite consulting business” as we sat on our patio in Kildare, Ireland, in
the summer of 2004.
◾ Bill J. Bonnstetter, who founded Target Training International in 1984
and inspired John and myself to create a consulting process and system
for consultants, and who gave us access to the TTI consulting network
in ninety countries worldwide.
◾ Rick Bowers, president of Success Insights International, who has sup-
ported the Odyssey concept and process and contributes enormously to
the consulting arena internationally.
◾ Our Odyssey Alumni, who have contributed their wisdom and learning
in their “Odyssey in Action” client case stories. We truly appreciate you
sharing your journey with us, and we thank you for your warm friend-
ship, transparency and generosity of spirit to us.
◾ Odyssey Alumni, who have reflected on their journeys and kindly
shared their experiences with us. Thank you for being a guiding light
for consultants who journey the Odyssey way in the future.
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◾ The many consultants who have trusted the process and the con-
cepts from the “big, green book,” the webinars, the coaching, and the
MasterClasses. You are indeed the heroes and heroines who learned,
adapted, made the paradigm shifts, transformed yourselves and your
businesses, and integrated the concepts into the success you are. Thank
you for your steadfast commitment and courageous actions.
◾ Our clients who have participated in transformational thinking and
practices with us, embraced the changes, and supported our Odyssey
consultants.
◾ Rolando Marchis, who soldiered with us through the early stages of
making Odyssey known to consultants globally. Thank you for your
loyalty and support.
◾ Our publishers Taylor & Francis who fine-tuned and tailored the manu-
script and brought this work of love to consultants worldwide. We espe-
cially thank Kristine Mednansky for her belief in us and the book, and
also Ashley Weinstein for bringing it across the line in a timely manner.
◾ Dr. Jean Ann Larson, for your encouragement, friendship, and guidance
in publishing this work and for your enlightenment along the way.
◾ James Flannery, who brought creative design and added the visual
genius touch to the images and graphics throughout the book.
◾ John Hearne, our patient, dedicated editor and ghost writer who cap-
tured our thinking and concepts and scripted them into words of wis-
dom. You made the significant difference in producing a masterpiece.
Thank you.
◾ Our families past and present, who have made us who we are and cre-
ated the environment for us to blossom in our “sweet spots.” Thank you
for your support. We love you and appreciate your love for us.
◾ Dr. Shayne Tracy recognizes his wife Mary for her unwavering support;
his three talented daughters, Megan, Erin, and Kristin, and their loving
husbands, Josh, Jeremy, and Michael, respectively; and grandchildren
Devon, Taya, Jordan, Tyler, Camryn and Jackson, Michael Jr., Will, and
Meaghan. I am very proud of all of you. Your differences really make
the difference. The world is and will be in good hands!
◾ Imelda K. Butler acknowledges her daughters Michelle and Maria. Thank
you both for being you and for making a difference in the world by
answering your callings and fulfilling your purposes. John and I are
totally proud of you both, your wonderful husbands, Patrick and Geoffrey
respectively, and our beautiful grandchild, Lillian, who warms our hearts
and fills us with love and joy each and every day. Thank you all.
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A Very Special Acknowledgment
John Butler, my anam cara (soul mate) and best friend who sadly passed
away in 2010. You are missed dearly, but your legacy lives on in the great
process you created in Odyssey: The Business of Consulting. Thank you for
the joy of sharing the journey with you. Your dream of creating the legacy
has come to fruition. Thank you for your vast contribution and open heart
as you lived your life out loud.
Imelda K. Butler
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