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Communication

Pamela Jett Aal, MS , Arizona USA

Pamela is the President of Jett Communication Training, Inc.; an organization committed to helping groups, businesses, and individuals increase productivity, profits, and performance by decreasing miscommunication, stress, and conflict.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Tony Alessandra, PhD, CSP, CPAE , California USA

Dr. Tony Alessandra helps companies build customers, relationships, and the bottom-line. Audiences learn how to achieve market dominance through specific strategies designed to outmarket, outsell, and outservice the competition by applying Dr. Alessandra's high-tech and high-touch marketing, sales, service, and relationship-building skills.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Teresa Allen , Louisiana USA

Teresa Allen, a dynamic presenter with over 15 years speaking and training experience, is author of Common Sense Service: Close Encounters on the Front Lines and is co-author of The Service Path: Your Roadmap for Building Strong Customer Loyalty. A master storyteller, Allen captivates audiences by mixing an entertaining and down-to-earth presentation style with solid business content. Allen works with businesses and associations who want to build success and profits through enhanced employee performance. Her highly rated presentations focus on customer service, sales, communication and presentation skills. Teresa credits her success to the customization of every program to the client’s needs.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Steve Altes , California USA

As an award-winning rocket scientist turned humorist, model, Emmy-winning actor, and author, Steve Altes understands career transformation. He is nationally-known for taking on unusual occupations and writing hilarious accounts of his adventures. These undercover exploits have earned him the title "George Plimpton of his generation." As the author of the Dilbert-esque Little Book of Bad Business Advice, Steve’s wry observations about the working world leave corporate audiences rolling in the aisles. And his inspirational/humorous talks receive rave reviews on college campuses. Now he has put together a breakthrough seminar designed to supercharge your organization using specific exercises professional actors employ to dramatically enhance their mastery of any situation.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Kare Anderson , California USA

Kare shows audiences ways to make themselves and their organizations more positively unforgettable. In your work and personal life, learn how to speak to gain trust and impact, resolve conflict, forge productive teams, sell your ideas, and win agreements. Her methods help people get more done through others and through building enduring relationships. You can learn "news-you-can-use" methods to lead, resolve conflict, sell, attract media coverage and community support, negotiate, and persuade. She gets audiences laughing and involved in minutes, as she surprises and honors certain attendees by name.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

American Management Association * USA

American Management Association (AMA) provides educational forums world wide where members and their colleagues learn superior, practical business skills and explore best practices of world-class organizations through interaction with each other and expert faculty practitioners. The range of AMA programs is broad and multifaceted, encompassing all of the disciplines of management in every type and size of organization: finance; general and administrative services; strategic management; human resources; information systems and technology; insurance and risk management; international management; manufacturing; purchasing; research and development; and sales and marketing. In addition a wide range of management development and interpersonal skills-related programs are offered
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Training@Prometheon.com

Roger Axtell , Arizona USA

Roger E. Axtell is the author of three best-selling books, Do's and Taboos Around The World: A Guide To International Behavior and Gestures, Do's and Taboos of Body Language Around the World, and Do's and Taboos Around the World for Women in Business. As the former Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for The Parker Pen Company, Mr. Axtell spent 30 years traveling and living abroad. During that time, he gained extensive knowledge of the do's and don'ts of personal and business interaction.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Patricia Ball, CSP, CPAE , Missouri USA

PATRICIA BALL, CSP, CPAE, is president of Corporate Communications. She served as a past national president of the National Speakers Association and a past International President of the International Federation for Professional Speakers. Patricia is a Certified Speaking Professional, communications specialist, keynoter, diversity trainer, author, and presentation skills coach. A graduate of Washington University, she has been on the lecture platform since 1972, speaking nationally and internationally. Patricia has helped thousands of executives, salespeople and others achieve greater success in their personal and professional lives through the dramatic impact of her workshops and lectures.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Bob Beck , Florida USA

Bob Beck is dedicated to professional development. He offers keynote speaking, training workshops and consulting all geared to help the sales professionals that are on the front lines. He developed the ever popular and growing “Quid Pro Quo” series of sales courses that has now been presented in seven countries and is being used with unsurpassed results by many firms throughout the U.S
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com

Liz Berney, Ph.D , Maryland USA

Dr. Liz Berney, an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, has consulted to organizations including Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, PepsiCo, AT & T, MCI, Marriott, Coca Cola, Raytheon, FannieMae, Baldrige Quality Program, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the U.S. House of Representatives. An expert in managing personality differences at work and managing conflict and change in the workplace, she has worked with leaders and teams for over 15 years as a trainer, speaker, facilitator, coach and consultant. She couples her strong grounding in cutting-edge theory and research in the field with a keen sense of practicality and focus on strategies that work. High energy, interactive and down to earth, Liz is able to translate the abstract and complex to the practical and understandable. Her high impact consulting, training and speaking leads to enhanced learning and productivity for individuals, teams and organizations.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Dick Biggs , Georgia USA

Dick's 15-year track record as a keynote speaker, seminar leader and author includes a diverse group of clients. Dick Biggs works with organizations to boost their bottom lines (sales and profits) and better their top lines (people and productivity). His most recent book is Maximize Your Moments with the Masters.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP , North Carolina USA

Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP is an internationally recognized diversity expert,speaker, performance improvement consultant, and author with more than twenty five years experience in the public and private sectors. Lenora has developed a unique way of presenting sensitive topics in a high-energy, fun-filled, yet thought-provoking way. She helps organizations solve their "people problems" in an interactive style with immediately applicable "how to's" that help people understand themselves and others, respect differences, capitalize on their strengths, and work effectively with one another.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Out of the Blue Minnesota USA

For a combined 35 years, Jim, Molly and Mark have motivated and coached thousands of people to expand their creativity, better communicate and connect with others, and to have fun doing it. Together, they now combine the best of their techniques, talents, and expertise to provide unsurpassed excellence and innovation in corporate training. Out of the Blue is your one stop resource for the best in corporate comedy, improvisation inspired workshops and full scale event production. From Disney Entertainment to Corporate Conventions & Conferences, from the Tonight Show with Jay Leno to customized interactive general sessions and workshops, we've entertained, trained and invoiced hundreds of clients. We'd like to do the same for you! Remember, the BEST ideas come from Out of the Blue.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Training@Prometheon.com

Dianna Booher, CSP , California USA

Since 1980,Booher Consultants has been training managers, professionals, and support staff to say what they mean clearly, concisely, and effectively. As a business communications training and consulting firm, Booher provides business and technical writing, proposal development, meetings management, listening, conflict resolution, grammar, oral presentations, customer service, interpersonal skills, and personal productivity workshops to organizations around the world.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Michael Brandwein , Illinois USA

Michael Brandwein is recognized internationally for his innovative techniques in management, communication and leadership development. He is a nationally award-winning speaker, educator and author and in the past 20 years has made presentations in 49 states in many national, state and international professional associations and organizations.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Rick Brinkman, ND , Oregon USA

Dr. Rick Brinkman does over 100 programs a year in 9 countries. He is known for "Educating through Entertainment" by weaving professional quality stand up comedy into his teaching. He the co-uthor of the best selling McGraw-Hill book "Dealing With People You Can`t Stand, How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst". He was once one of only 15 people the Tom Peters group approved to do In Search of Excellence seminars.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Janelle Brittain, MBA, CSP , Illinois USA

Janelle`s mission is to give business people the skills they need to excel amidst changing paradigms. An internationally known speaker and trainer, she has more than 25 years of business experience in communications, training, marketing, sales and management. She has authored four published books, including the recently published "Star Team Dynamics: 12 Lessons Learned from Experienced Team Builders" and has produced a training film and numerous audio cassettes. Janelle Brittain analyzes your situation and the challenges your group faces. The result? A presentation that speaks your group`s language, addresses their needs, and teaches and inspires them to become dynamic performers.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Susan Carnahan , Colorado USA

Whether it's a keynote address, on-site training, or a breakout session, you will be captivated by Susan Carnahan's enthusiasm for life. Her humor and talk-show style animate audience interaction with the how-to's of business politics today. She has a content-driven message delivered with a comedian style. With over 20 years of experience in advertising, sales, radio, and banking, Susan has turned her talent toward speaking and motivating, speaking to over 15,000 a year. Over the last 11 years she has addressed audiences and classes across the United States and Canada, from the Chickasaw Indian Reservation in Oklahoma to Kemper Insurance, Ford, Kodak, Ping, and Arizona Power.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Doug Cartland , Illinois USA

Thousands of people and hundreds of organizations have been moved and re-energized by Doug and his message, whether through his speaking, his books or his award winning radio show, "Winning". Featured on radio stations and in newspapers throughout the Midwest, Doug is different. His mixture of passion, humor and story-telling challenges his listeners in a most palatable way.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

The Training Clinic * USA

The Training Clinic offers quality in-house training programs for trainers, training managers and coordinators, training designers, supervisors, managers and secretarial support staff. We believe in learning by doing, not just by listening. All of our workshops require a high level of participation by the learner. Transfer of skills to the workplace is stressed by action planning during each workshop. Methods of presentation include lecturettes, discussions, case studies, non-threatening role plays, exercises, films and inventories. Class exercises and case studies are customized to the client's industry at no additional charge to the client. Full outlines are available upon request.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Training@Prometheon.com

Herb Cohen , District of Columbia USA

For the past three decades, Herb Cohen has been intimately involved in some of the world's headline dramas, from hostile takeovers to hostage negotiations. A practicing negotiator, he has advised business executives, entrepreneurs, sports and theatrical agents, large corporations, and government agencies. As an adviser to Presidents Carter and Reagan on combating terrorism, he was involved in the Iranian Hostage Crisis and helped to shape the government's response to the skyjacking of TWA Flight 847. More recently, The White House has sought his advice on issues from "the Gulf Crisis" to domestic political strategy. Cohen is the author of the "New York Times" bestseller You Can Negotiate Anything. He has been the subject numerous articles and has appeared on The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Donahue, Nightline, and Larry King Live.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Carlos Conejo , California USA

Carlos Conejo is an expert on the rapidly growing multicultural marketplace. He assists organizations through this current evolutionary change developing sound values-driven business strategies for penetrating and growing these multicultural markets.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Gary Copeland , Colorado USA

Gary Copeland is a powerful platform speaker who engages his audiences from start to finish. He tells stories, imparts up to date and relevant information, and uses his sense of humor to build bridges with his audiences. Audience members frequently comment that they feel like his is speaking directly to them. He is confident, well-prepared, poised, active and fun to be around. Once you have heard him, you will want to hear him again!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Cheryl Cran , British Columbia Canada

Cheryl is the President of Synthesis at Work Inc. and an internationally renowned keynote speaker. She provides practical tools and creative strategies for individuals to take their current level of success and boldly grow it to the next level. The companies that Cheryl works with are top performing organizations with a strong focus on becoming a workplace of choice. The leaders of these organizations recognize the value of investing in the growth of their employees for overall company success. Cheryl is a bold growth seeker herself and continually challenges herself to grow, learn and expand as much as she challenges others to do the same.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Cheryl Currid , Texas USA

As one of America's most respected computer industry analysts, Cheryl Currid offers a rare blend of business and technical insight. Named as one of the most influential industry personalities by Marketing Computers and the winner of a prestigious Computer Press Association award for expert "opinion," she's known for making correct calls in information technology. Her wit, knowledge of high-tech, and professional business experience allow her to crystallize the impact of existing and new information technology on business, professional, and personal life. With 13 books, and 800 magazine articles, Ms. Currid writes regular opinion columns appearing in Information Week, LAN Times, Comdex Show Daily, and the Houston Chronicle. She is an advisory board member for major industry conferences, such as Comdex and several business and networking symposiums.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Connie Dieken , Ohio USA

Connie Dieken is the leading authority on communicating to a world of short attention spans and instant addicts. The president of onPoint Communication, she’s a Fortune 500 executive communication coach who guides leaders to achieve their highest performance and gain powerful results in today’s lightning-paced, over-stimulated world.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Mary-Ellen Drummond , California USA

Mary-Ellen Drummond is one of America’s most dynamic and entertaining speakers and seminar leaders. She offers insights and information based on more than 25 years of business, sales and speaking experience. Her enthusiastic style combined with a powerful and memorable message, makes her a favorite with Fortune 500 companies who invite her back again and again.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

M. Kay duPont , Georgia USA

Kay duPont is a Certified Speaking Professional who specializes in improving business relationships through consulting, training, speaking, and writing in the areas of Business Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal and Nonverbal Communication, Presentation Skills, Diversity, Teamwork, and Success Skills. She is the author of four books and six cassette programs.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Roxanne Emmerich , California USA

Roxanne is the CEO of The Emmerich Group, whose client list includes the top-performing financial services firms in the country—and those that are wildly committed to being on that list. One of her previous books, Profit-Growth Banking, has been repeatedly referred to as the “bible of successful banking.” As a result of her record-breaking careers in both banking and brokerage, she was regularly asked to share her strategies with colleagues at industry conferences. Years later, Sales and Marketing Management magazine named her one of the twelve most requested speakers in the nation for her ability to create immediate and profound transformations. Her unique approach blends kick-butt marketing, enlightened, no-excuses leadership development, profit-rich sales strategies, and iron-clad templates and systems. She presents this mixture to leaders, then teaches them how to create “employees on fire.” The result? CEO's say, “It’s a miracle.”
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Debra Fine , Colorado USA

Debra Fine is a former engineer and nationally recognized as a keynote speaker and trainer. Combining a background in sales, marketing and customer service training with her "gift of gab," Debra brings humor and personal experience to her programs. A recent Denver Post article described Ms. Fine as a "mixture of stand-up comic, therapist and teacher."
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Donna Fisher, CSP , Texas USA

I train to educate, entertain, and inspire. My expertise is teaching people skills and the principles of networking - how to meet people, make contacts, and build a strong support system. I believe our people skills enhance every aspect of our lives. The people skills of networking, listening, communicating, goal setting, stress relief, relationships building, and career management are the focus of my programs.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Jeff Gee , Illinois USA

Jeff Gee is one of the most captivating and humorous speakers you will ever encounter, and you will encounter him! Boring seminars are not in his line-up. You'll laugh with Jeff and learn remarkable things about yourself in the process. Jeff is the perfect facilitator for any number of program topics, including INTEGRITY, LEADERSHIP, CUSTOMER SERVICE, and TEAM BUILDING.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com

David Glickman , Florida USA

David Glickman has been a professional comedian & humorist since 1985 and has performed over 2,000 shows. He has been the opening act for many stars and has been seen on "Evening At The Improv" and other national television shows. David's specialty is "Customized Corporate Comedy", a hilarious performance of jokes and songs all written about the audience's company, industry, and people. It's clean,it's clever, and it's customized. Audiences love the fact that the comedy has been customized just for them! David is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Central Florida Speakers Association.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D , California USA

Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D., is a highly sought after international speaker, and has presented to numerous Fortune 500 Companies, educational institutions and government leaders in addition to YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and TEC Worldwide. He is a management consultant specializing in developing and facilitating programs that promote both creative and balanced leadership.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Barry Goodfield, Ph.D , Arizona USA

Dr. Goodfield specializes in identifying the unconscious nonverbal signals known as Non Verbal Leaks. His work is based on a unique patented psychotherapeutic process, which he developed in the 1970's. Over the past 30 years Goodfield has shared his methods with psychiatrists, psychologists, senior corporate executives, attorneys, and cabinet level officials around the globe.

In addition to his work at the Institute, Dr. Goodfield is a Senior Professor at Henley-Putnam University in San Jose, California. He has also lectured at The Foreign Service Program of Oxford University and was a visiting Professor at the Diplomatic Academy of London, University of Westminster. He is also an author, having published Insight and Action: The Role of the Unconscious in Crisis from Personal to International Levels in 1999.


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Jordan Goodman , New York USA

Jordan Goodman is known as “America’s Money Answers Man” for good reason. He has been answering America’s questions about personal finance for over 30 years. He is the author of 11 best-selling books on personal finance, including Everyone’s Money Book, Reading Between the Lies, Master Your Money Type and Fast Profits in Hard Times.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Amanda Gore , Texas USA

Amanda Gore is one of Australia's most popular professional speakers. She holds a degree in Physiotherapy, a major in Psychology and is a master practitioner of neurolinguistics. Apart from her qualifications, she has a unique ability to entertain, involve and inform her audiences so they have a wonderful time. They absorb and retain serious messages and learn specific and useful skills that can immediately improve performance. A powerful keynote and workshop presenter , Amanda is brilliant at kick starting your conference by connecting individuals in the group and breaking down barriers with laughter.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Susan Granger , Connecticut USA

Susan Granger is a product of Hollywood. Her natural father, S. Sylvan Simon, headed production at Columbia pictures; her adoptive father, Armand Deutsch, produced at MGM. As a child, she appeared in movies with Abbott & Costello, Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Margaret O'Brien and Lassie. During her adult life, Susan has been on radio and television as an anchorwoman and movie/drama critic. For the past fifteen years, Susan has lectured throughout the country on the "Magic and Mythology of Hollywood," "Where Have All the Heroes Gone?" and "Don't Take It Personally: Conquering Criticism and Other Survival Skills."
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

John Gray, PhD , California USA

An internationally-regarded expert in the fields of communication, relationships, and personal growth, Dr. John Gray is the author of the best-selling book, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, and the many follow-up books. For over 20 years, he has conducted public and private seminars, entertaining and inspiring his audiences with practical insights and easy-to-use techniques that they can apply immediately to enrich their relationships. His unique focus is assisting men and women in understanding, respecting, and appreciating their differences.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Jane Handly, CPAE, CSP , Texas USA

After researching over 700 major businesses, gathering information that includes over a half a million face to face contact employees, Jane Handly knows beyond a shadow of a doubt what it takes to get and keep your customers. She knows for sure what makes service makes service leaders successful. Jane Handly has 15 years of proven experience as a professional speaker, author and consultant. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University with a Masters Degree in Communication.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Donna Hartley , California USA

Donna Hartley is a change specialist, motivational speaker, and owner of Hartley International. Donna's dramatic story of surviving a Continental DC-10 plane crash was featured on PBS, NBC, ABC, Kaleidoscope, The Learning Channel, and in the New York Times. She uses nine simple strategies for nine weeks to show how to fire up your life and deal with change and attitude. She is a former Miss Hawaii and actress with more than 100 TV appearances and a National Speakers Association member. Her story is the #1 featured story in the national best-seller Chocolate For A Woman's Soul.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Charlie Hawkins, MBA , Arizona USA

Charlie Hawkins helps people communicate their ideas to others through effective presentations and meeting facilitation skills. For nine years, he has conducted communication effectiveness seminars for MBA candidates at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and works with executives and professionals nationwide, both in small groups and one-on-one.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Pat Heim, Ph.D , California USA

Dr. Pat Heim is one of the leading experts on gender issues in the workplace. She also works extensively in the areas of team building and communication. Pat's humorous style and useful techniques make her a top-rated speaker. Experience as president of her own consulting company for the past ten years and as a Fortune 500 company executive helps Pat bring practical solutions to common workplace problems. Pat is the author of three books: "Learning to Lead," "Hardball For Women" (which Library Journal called a landmark publication), and "Smashing The Glass Ceiling."
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Tom Henschel , California USA

Tom Henschel has coached the senior leaders of many Fortune 1000 companies, such as ARCO, Amgen, Ernst & Young, MCI, Warner Bros., etc. Focusing on The Look & Sound of Leadership, he helps polish executive presence, refine harsh edges, and prepare people to succeed in front of tough audiences. Known as an engaging and powerful speaker, his keynotes center on workplace communication and self-presentation. He also coaches small groups in the areas of presentation, communication and facilitation skills at companies such as Mitsubishi Motor Sales, Nissan, Taco Bell and Transamerica.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Sue Hershkowitz-Coore, CSP , Arizona USA

An entrepreneur, an author, a Certified Speaking Professional, a 6 year member of the Board of Directors of the National Speakers Association, Sue Hershkowitz-Coore does much more than speak! But speak she does -to more than one million people in 49 states and seven international venues including the USSR, Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, Bermuda, Canada and most recently Johannesburg, South Africa. Sue has worked with such prestigious organizations as the Million Dollar Roundtable - Top of the Table, Young President's Organization, Marriott Lodging, IBM, American Express, and even the IRS! Each program Sue presents is created to meet your specific meeting needs. With a masters degree in counseling and constant field research, Sue has developed core programs in the areas of: communication skills (working together effectively, getting results with difficult people, presentation skills, leadership skills), Hyperservice.™
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Hattie Hill , Texas USA

Hattie Hill is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, professional speaker, and international management consultant. Considered an expert on women's issues, global leadership, customer service, and diversity, Hattie integrates her unique experience in the business world with an academic background in psychology and counseling into her keynote presentations and training sessions.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Sheida Hodge, MBA , Washington USA

Sheida Hodge is internationally recognized as one of the leading experts on cross-cultural and international business. With over 25 years of business experience, she is the founder of Hodge International Advisors––a cross-cultural speaking, training, and coaching firm in Seattle––offering key note speeches as well a full range of services focused on helping executives succeed in cross-cultural and international business. Ms. Hodge has authored a book: Global Smarts: the Art of Communi¬cating and Deal Making Anywhere in the World published by John Wiley & Sons. She has an MBA and a BS degree in mathematics.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Art Holst, CPAE , California USA

Art Holst was a National Football League Official—one of the most cursed yet anonymous men in the world. Contrary to popular belief, he is quite normal in other respects. He is president of his own company and crisscrosses the United States countless times each year speaking for sales, marketing, management and convention groups off all kinds.The twelve-month-a year businessman and platform personality has spent fifteen years as an Official for the National Football League. He was a line judge and wore #33 on the back of his striped shirt. He officiated Super Bowls 6 and 12 and four championship games. He is now in the press box as an observer, rating his fellow officials each weekend. Not bad for a guy over 70 years old—who wears glasses, as you might expect, and shows up with a limp.
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IDEA * USA

Seminar participants become aware of important processes which most people ignore, and learn powerful skills to control crucial communications. Resolve conflicts. Increase productivity. Increase the bottom line. Create long-term customers. Select project teams that exceed expectations. Learn how to influence in business and in your personal life.
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Catherine Jewell , Texas USA

Powerful motivational workshops and keynotes that inspire extraordinary performance, lift the spirit and bring joy to the work place. Jewell works with organizations like yours to achieve higher performance, stronger commitment, employee retention, goal realization and lasting results. Catherine's clients include Southwest Airlines, Dell Computers, Motorola, American Business Women's Association and many more.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Larry Johnson , Arizona USA

Larry delivers fresh insights and practical "how to's" for leading change, retaining customers, and developing effective work relationships. Since 1986, Larry has presented to more than 1800 audiences in every state in the Union, as well as in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia. Larry was the #1 ranked speaker at the Inc. Magazine Workforce 2000 Conference. He has been invited to speak at eight International Customer Service Association Conferences. His clients include Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Nordstrom Department Stores, American Express, United States Telecom Association, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Lloyds of London, Tektronix, the HON Company, and the American Medical Association.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Meagan Johnson , Arizona USA

A speaker and trainer with a fresh perspective on communication, working with people, and dealing with generation X.
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Kevin Kelly , California USA

International speaker and best selling author, Kevin Kelly unique training cocktail of storytelling, dancing and integration has already thrilled and inspired thousands worldwide. The stories are drawn from his amazing experiences around the world both inside and outside corporate structures. Challenging himself to writing a best seller though handicapped by a poor academic record in English; Begging in Melbourne, Meeting terrorism face to face in Israel, Walking away from a lucrative career to follow his bliss, Geometrically increasing the turnovers of many companies are but a selection of his stories. Entertaining, charismatic and results driven, Kevin proves he walks the path of his own philosophies. Considered "the new authority on compelling communication skills" by critics you can expect your audience to be stirred and shaken into action.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Rick Kirschner , Oregon USA

Dr. Rick Kirschner is the co-author of the international bestseller, Dealing With People You Can't Stand: How To Bring Out The Best In People At Their Worst, the entertaining audio/video bestseller, How to Deal With Difficult People, the 7 volume video series Telecare: Exceptional Service On The Line, and the new book Life By Design: Making Wise Choices In A Mixed Up World. He is author of the motivational video, The Happiness of Pursuit, and the healthy relationship program, How to Find and Keep a Mate. In 1988, he was one of only 15 people selected by The Tom Peters Group to present Peters' Excellence and Chaos programs. Rick's presentations are enjoyable, meaningful, and deliver lasting results.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Peggy Klaus , California USA

As a top Fortune 500 communication and leadership coach, Klaus has taught thousands of professionals the art of presenting themselves with style and grace. Now she’s written Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It (Warner, 2003). Filled with personal and professional self-promotion dilemmas and solutions, BRAG! teaches everyone how to put their best foot forward - while keeping it out of their mouth!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Jaclyn Kostner, Ph.D , Colorado USA

Jaclyn Kostner, Ph.D. is a motivational and content speaker in HUMANwarehow virtual leaders and teams create warm, fast, cohesive teamwork, with significantly less travel. "The No. 1 issue of leaders and teams that work virtually is human relationships, from afar building human trust, growing team spirit, creating rapport, and staying motivated while physically distant, " says Kostner. "To do that, leaders need more than e-mail and speakerphones. They need HUMANwarenew leadership technologies, new leadership techniques, and new ways to build human trust." Her stories will make you laugh and cry.
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Jack LaLanne , California USA

Still filled with unwavering dedication, commitment and focus, Jack's adventurous new project is to inspire, educate and motivate business leaders to achieve their absolute best.
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Lynne Lancaster , California USA

Speaker, author and generation expert Lynne Lancaster is co-founder with David Stillman of BridgeWorks --- a company dedicated to helping corporations and associations bridge the generation gaps in the workplace and marketplace. Lynne's motivating, entertaining style enables her to take demographic demons out of the hands of statisticians and transform them into savvy strategies and practical applications that help individuals and organizations thrive in a multigenerational world. She is known for her business smarts, sense of humor, and ability to engage the full range of audiences.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com

Cynthia Lett, CTP, CPP , District of Columbia USA

Cynthia Lett, certified trainer in Business Etiquette and International Protocol, offers in-house private seminars to organizations who would like to learn to Outclass Their Competition. 20 years experience, publisher of APROPOS! newsletter with Fortune 500 subscribers. Quoted in Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Washington Business Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, Robb Report, CFO Magazine, CIO Magazine among many others.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Frank Maguire , California USA

One of corporate America’s proven achievers and innovators, Frank Maguire was a founding senior executive at Federal Express and served in a variety of senior executive positions with Kentucky Fried Chicken, ABC, and American Airlines during benchmark years in the history of each. He also served in the executive offices of President’s Kennedy and Johnson, and he was one of five invited to the table to both ‘imagine’ and initiate Project Headstart.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Sarita Maybin , California United States

Sarita Maybin is an award-winning professional speaker whose audiences have fun while learning how to stay positive and deal with tough communication situations. Sarita has trained thousands of people thru interactive keynote speeches and seminars. She has spoken in 47 of the 50 states, in nine Canadian provinces, in England, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Iceland. Some of her clients include NASA, Hewlett Packard, National Weather Service, PGA and the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speaker@speaking.com

Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE , California USA

Her ability to connect with mind, heart and spirit, makes her one of the most sought-after presenters in North America. She is fun, funny, relevant and provocative, drawing upon practical business know-how, life's experiences and years of consulting to major national and international organizations. Her stimulating, interactive presentations promote self-discovery and creative solutions to everyday situations - in the workplace and at home. Eileen has wowed audiences from Canada to Malaysia; from Wall Street to Main Street. Whether working with drill foremen from the Arctic, corporate executives in the trenches, or spinal cord injury nurses, Eileen brings much to talk about, learn and laugh about.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE , California USA

As the Vice Chairman of Obsidian Enterprises (NASDAQ:OTC:OBSD) -- recently named as one of the nation's "fastest growing public companies" and owner of several diverse manufacturing and service businesses -- the insight Scott McKain brings to the platform is powerful and the strategies he presents are profound. Scott McKain's calling is business leadership...and he demonstrates this every day in the diverse companies he helps direct. However, his passion is the platform -- in communicating his insights to your organization. His audiences understand that this combination of powerful, practical experience linked with his platform excellence make Scott McKain unique among today's business speakers.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Della Menechella , New Jersey USA

Della Menechella's passion is contagious, her expertise acclaimed by national and international organizations. That's because Della's clients have achieved astounding results by transforming individual and corporate performance."Learn it today, use it tomorrow!" is Della Menechella's promise to audiences. "Profit immediately" is the net, long-term result. If you're ready to move up more than a notch in your career, your business, and your personal life, Della Menechella is the business speaker for you. Long after the applause dies down, her impact on you will continue to pay lifelong dividends.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Judi Moreo , AZ USA

Judi Moreo’s expertise as a communicator is in demand by associations, organizations, and corporations worldwide. She presents keynote speeches, workshops and seminars in twenty-six countries on four continents. Her high quality, high energy programs are a powerful combination of well researched material and hands-on experience delivered in a down-to-earth style that builds a distinct, memorable session. Integrating her own rich multicultural experiences, she informs, challenges, motivates, and entertains her audiences. Participants gain practical, results-oriented “how to” techniques which generate greater productivity and self satisfaction.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Jean Rupp Murray , Oregon USA

Jean's Write Communications offers workshops and seminars in effective business writing and communication skills - helping people meet recent mandates to write in plain English. She teaches business professionals--from the mail room to the board room--to communicate clearly, concisely, and simply for increased impact and readability.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Karel Murray , Iowa USA

Karel works with organizations that want to make high content programs more memorable through the use of humor and storytelling. By focusing her topics on everyday issues related to career and life, her stories emerge to teach a lesson as well as tickle your funny bone.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com

Michael Najarian , Arizona USA

Michael Najarian is the co-host of Mars/Venus Radio. His career path has wound from academic to entrepreneur turned educator and entertainer. Michael received a Masters degree in Psychology and Counseling for work that concentrated on physiological and behavioral gender differences. During his decade long relationship with author John Gray, the project grew from concept to international phenomenon.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Audrey Nelson, Ph.D , Colorado USA

Dr. Audrey Nelson is an internationally recognized consultant and seminar leader. She specializes in male-female communication, interpersonal skills, sexual harassment/discrimination, cultural diversity and conflict management. Dr. Nelson’s professional background includes 10 years as a university professor in Communication and 20 years as a consultant and trainer for a wide range of government and Fortune 50 and 500 companies. Among them are AT&T/Lucent Technologies, IBM, Honeywell, Hewlett-Packard, the U.S. Justice Department, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Marine Corps, Pentax, Kaiser-Permanente, John Deere, Enron Corporation, Upjohn Pharmaceuticals and the Principal Financial Group. She has trained in 47 states, Australia and Canada.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Peg Neuhauser , Texas USA

Peg Neuhauser is a highly effective speaker on the subjects of team building, communication, negotiations, organizational conflict, managing change, and improving the culture and spirit of the workplace. For over sixteen years, she has worked as a management consultant. As an internal consultant for the Hospital Corporation of America, she developed services and programs for corporate hospital clients. She has also managed financial systems conversions, working with technical and accounting divisions. In 1984, she established PCN Associates, which specializes in communications training. Neuhauser is the author of Tribal Warfare in Organizations and Corporate Legends & Lore: The Power of Storytelling as a Management Tool.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Jack Pachuta , Wisconsin USA

For 20-plus years, Jack Pachuta has worked with organizations on three continents, providing hard-hitting, thought-provoking programs which focus on specific organizational needs in the fields of Negotiations, Communications, Team Building, Corporate Culture, and Sales. An consultant, trainer, speaker, and writer, Jack helped change the way mass media is perceived when he served as the field director of first interactive use of cable television in North America. As a vice president of a corporation named one of Forbes` Magazine`s 200 Best Small Companies, he headed its training, communications, and project management functions.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Howard Papush , CA USA

Nationally known as "Dr. Play," HOWARD PAPUSH uses his unique communication and facilitation skills to teach organizations how to build a binding sense of group harmony and community. He also helps people get more in touch with their creative souls and provides individuals with tools to aid them in managing their stress levels.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Judy Pearson , Oregon USA

Judy Pearson, communications expert, president of J.P. Productions, author of Healthy Mind Healthy Body: Using Your Mind Power to Stay Healthy and Overcome Illness, and Soaring With an Unconquerable Spirit: Using Proactive Assertive Communications Skills. Judy specializes in helping businesses, organizations, and individuals develop an unconquerable spirit, through proactive-assertive communication skills. Challenged with overcoming cancer twice, she knows first hand the value of proactive, communication skills, affecting relationships, finances, and health. At the core of every successful organization or business are self-actualized, proactive employees, problem solvers --- ready to go the extra mile. Judy believes that in the 21st Century we will need these very skills to keep pace with our ever changing personal and professional lives. Presenting an average of 50 programs per year, Judy is known for her unconquerable spirit, high energy, high content programs.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Jim Pelley , California USA

Jim Pelley has dedicated himself to helping people improve themselves and their organizations through the effective use of humor. A former stand-up comedian and comedy writer, he has worked with Showtime Cable Television and writers from the original Saturday Night Live show. Delivering keynote presentations and seminars from Tel Aviv to Tokyo, Pelley teaches executives, educators, and health care professionals how to use humor effectively and become more creative, more productive, and less stressed.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Ian Percy, CSP , Arizona USA

"Ian Percy is one of the best of a small group of brave visionaries who are courageously nudging business leaders in a new direction." With limitless humor Ian provokes, encourages and energizes organizations to a place filled with unifying purpose and passion. It is the 'depth' with which Ian will treat your topic and theme that makes such a difference. Mr. Percy was recently named one of the top 21 Speakers of the 21st Century by "Successful Meetings" magazine and is the author of "Going Deep," which explores the role of spirituality in all aspects of life and leadership and has been on the business best seller list.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Dr. J. Mitchell Perry, Ed.d , California USA

Dr. J. Mitchell Perry is an internationally sought after expert on people. Since 1976 he has been a psychotherapist, organizational psychologist and entrepreneur. As a professional speaker he has made well over 1,000 presentations to many Fortune 500 companies and professional organizations in more than 15 countries worldwide. He is an ongoing lecturer at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, where in March 2000 he was voted once again the #1 speaker out of more than 120 speakers for the Securities Industry Institute. Since 1990, he has been an ongoing top rated keynoter at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. His two books, The Road to Optimism and In the Zone, are top sellers and he has produced many audiotapes and CDs. He has created a variety innovative training courses to take humankind to a new level of achievement. They offer exceptional tools to unleash human potential as the most powerful resource available.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Nido Qubein , North Carolina USA

Nido Qubein's business savvy led him to help start a bank in 1986 and today he serves on the board and executive committee of a Fortune 500 financial corporation with 97 billion-dollars in assets and 25,000 employees. He is also chairman of a national public relations company, chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company with 210 stores in 39 states, chairman of Business Life, Inc., and chairman of the Miss North Carolina USA program. Nido serves on the boards of several national organizations including the YMCA of the USA, which oversees 2,600 YMCA's across the country.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Michelle Ray, CSP , Vancouver Canada

Michelle Ray CSP is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, author and seminar leader who demonstrates a deep understanding of negativity and its consequences in the workplace. She uses an interactive approach to inspire and captivate the imagination of her audiences. Walkabout Seminars International, Michelle’s training, speaking and consulting company, was established in 1995. With registered offices in Vancouver, Canada and Sydney, Australia, Michelle offers her services in areas she describes as high demand essentials for professional growth.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

R. Glenn Ray, Ph.D , Ohio USA

Glenn Ray's seven years experience as the director of the Institute of Education and Training for Business includes presenting over 300 workshops on organization development topics, such as team development, facilitator training, interpersonal communication, leadership, managing conflict, implementing change, and communicating expectations in work teams. His training focuses on building relationships with his participants in order to enhance behavioral change. He also consults with companies regarding organization development processes and employee performance issues. His keynote presentations include topics such as facilitative leadership, leadership for the 21st century, managing change, teambuilding, employee motivation, and communicating effectively.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Marcia Reynolds, MA, MEd , Arizona USA

Marcia's training experience spans seventeen years working for multinational high tech and health care corporations. She now operates her own firm delivering training in Europe and Asia as well as across the US. Her greatest success story is transforming a company culture from near-bankruptcy to stock market success in less than three years. Clients include MicroAge, Micro-Rel, Chase Manhattan, Phoenix Insurance, and the Mayo Clinic.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Mary Robinson Reynolds, M.S , New Hampshire U.S.A.

Recognized as having been one of the highest ranked trainers for National Seminar Group, Mary is a leading expert in Communication and Change. Before branching out as an entrepreneur, Mary developed continuing education programs for Portland Sate University in Oregon and served as a counselor and educator in the public school system. Mary knows how to get results that are exceptional and progressive.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Pat Richie , California USA

Pat Richie is president and founder of a sports leadership firm that offers teamwork and leadership consulting and specializes in professional and university sports teams as well as corporate clients. He was the Executive Director of Bold Assurance (a national training organization) 2000-2001.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Susan RoAne, CSP, CPAE , California USA

Author of How to Work a Room, the #1 best-seller for Book of the Month Club, with over one million copies worldwide in the UK, China, Mexico, Holland, Taiwan, Germany, Hong Kong and Australia. Her bestselling audiotape and book are available in bookstores. Susan's best-seller, The Secrets of Savvy Networking, in book and audiotape, is also on shelves in your local bookstore, as is her next best-seller, What Do I Say Next?.A frequent radio and television guest, she has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, Financial Times of London and on "48 Hours." She has provided presentations for Fortune 500 companies and associations throughout North America. She was the co-designer and columnist for the original San Francisco Examiner Career series. Susan has "worked" meetings, conventions, planes, pools and even the bleachers at Wrigley Field!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Will Ruch , Wisconsin USA

Will Ruch is the managing partner of Versant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has been with the communication company for over 20 years. He is responsible for leading the client services division of the agency, as well as overall strategic planning for the company and its clients. A number of Fortune 500 clients have engaged his firm to help them understand the impact of Generational Marketing and Branding to help recruit and retain good employees. Will has presented at over 100 seminars and conferences nationally, and has guest-lectured at numerous major colleges and universities throughout his career.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Jane Sanders, MBA , California USA

With an uncanny ability to connect quickly to her audiences, Jane Sanders uses warmth, believability, and expertise to inspire people to make positive changes in their work and personal lives. Rich with interaction and specific how-to's, Jane's programs are provocative, results-oriented, educational and fun! With common-sense wisdom and contagious humor, she offers exceptional professionalism and effective customization so that each program becomes an unforgettable learning event. In keynotes and workshops, Jane reaches audiences at conventions, conferences, retreats, off-sites, sales meetings, awards banquets, and spouse programs. Jane also provides expert facilitation services. She has an MBA and over 15 years of corporate sales and marketing management experience.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Tom Sant , California USA

Tom is former stand-up comic, a collge professor, and CEO of a software corporation that developed one of the most innovative sales automation solutions in the world. A recognized expert on persuasion, sales processes, presentations skills and proposal writing. Tom combines research into the science of persuasion with a unique blend of humor and practical insights. As an experienced business consultant, he has worked with organizations from almost every sector of the economy, and he can quickly customize a message for your audience. Most important of all, Tom believes in delivering simple, practical ideas that are quick and easy to apply. Attendees leaves his presentations with new skills, ready to apply best practices that will increase their success.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Debra Schmidt, MS, APR , Wisconsin USA

As a nationally recognized consultant, speaker, and trainer, Debra consistently delivers profit-boosting results to her clients by setting sales, service, and employee attitudes on a positive course. She offers training programs on Customer Loyalty, Change, Teambuilding, Negotiating, Behavioral Style Selling and Networking. Her client list reads like the "Who's Who" of corporate America.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Shawna Schuh , Oregon USA

Shawna Schuh guarantees energy! As well as a great environment for education, a pail full of perception-altering points and action plans that can improve profits and lives. With over twenty years experience in communication, human relations and all forms of etiquette for business and social situations, you won't find a more compelling and comedic character than Shawna Schuh. Shawna has been a national and international entertainer, actor, business owner, and educator. Audiences are always alert and attentive as they participate perched on the edge of their chairs listening and laughing at real life stories that everyone can relate to, learn from and use immediately.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Dr. Joe Schwab, PhD , California USA

Joe Schwab has specialized in facilitating, connecting and involving groups of people for over 15 years. A rare combination of business experience, education (Doctorate in Organizational Psychology), humor and entertainment - Joe delivers RESULTS!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Rick Segel, CSP , Massachusetts USA

Rick Segel training expertise has been focused on sales and customer service, especially within the retail industry. His training programs feature interactive workshops with a fill-in-the blank handout and a humorous approach that help the attendee concentrate and retain the aquired information.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Milo Shapiro , California USA

In his guest speaking engagements, Milo uses personal tales, historic events and exercises of improvisation to bring awareness to issues of communication, risk-taking, teamwork, management, sales, and more.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

William Sinunu , New York USA

William Sinunu is a multi-lingual citizen of the world who has lived in or traveled to over 100 countries. His international insight brings new levels of cultural understanding and rarely explored perspective to both our personal and professional lives.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Merrie Spaeth , Texas USA

Merrie Spaeth is the author of Marketplace Communication and the founder of her own communications training and consulting firm. Her unique background includes assignments in the media, government, and private sector. She was a producer for ABC's 20/20 program and a speech writer for the late William Paley, the founder and chairman of CBS. As director of media relations in the Reagan White House, she pioneered the use of satellite communications and started the electronic White House News Service. Today, she heads a successful consulting practice, teaching executives how to use communication as a strategic tool. She is also a guest lecturer at Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Laura Stack, CSP, MBA , Colorado USA

Laura Stack, MBA, CSP is “The Productivity PRO!” She is a cutting-edge thought leader on personal productivity, who helps people leave the office earlier, with less stress, and more to show for it. Laura is the President of Celebration Presentations, a training company that caters to high-stress industries. Since 1987, she has presented keynotes and seminars to associations and Fortune 500 corporations on reducing information overload, managing multiple priorities, balancing work and family, getting organized, and reducing stress. She holds an MBA in Organizational Management and is a fellow of the Coro Foundation’s Women in Leadership program. She is the President of the Colorado chapter of the National Speakers Association and Chair of the national Meetings Industry Council.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Michael Staver , Florida USA

Mike has worked with hundreds of organizations, assisting them in their growth and development. He has the uncanny ability to make the most complex ideas simple and memorable. With a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, Mike understands the importance of results and can coach your organization in the pursuit of its objectives.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

David Stillman , Minnesota USA

Generations expert, speaker, and writer David Stillman is one of the rare Generation X keynoters on the speaking scene today. Recently named to the prestigious list of Forty Under 40 movers and shakers by the The Business Journal, David's blend of honesty, irreverence, energy, and inspiration earn him the highest marks from corporate and association audiences alike.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com

Marsha Petrie Sue , California USA

Being a life long learner has enabled Marsha to show you how to apply simple techniques to improve communications, provide exemplary customer service, manage change and cope with even the most difficult situation. With over 25 years of corporate executive experience, her polished style and humor as a motivational speaker keeps her large client base requesting her back for keynotes, workshops and corporate training. All of her presentations are tailored and specifically customized.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Doni Tamblyn , Pennsylvania USA

Doni Tamblyn is president of HumorRules,a training firm that helps organizations to develop--and retain--top people. She is author of Laugh and Learn: 95 Ways to Use Humor for More Effective Teaching and Training (AMACOM,2002),and lead author of The Big Book of Humorous Training Games (McGraw-Hill,2000). Doni knows that an element of fun makes teamwork easier,communication memorable,and creative thinking the norm. Her position (and she's sticking to it) is: You don't have to be somber to be serious! Delighted clients include Fortune 500 companies,high tech groups,school and government entities,and more. Become one of them!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

David Thornburg, Ph.D , California USA

In his fast-paced and entertaining presentations, Dr. Thornburg explores the trends which are taking businesses beyond the information age where it's not just the data that matters, it's the means of access too. As he so aptly says, "The future's not about forecasts, it's about trends." No matter the business application, these shifts will have their impact.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Al Walker, CSP, CPAE , South Carolina USA

Al Walker is president of a firm dedicated to helping businesses and individuals solve problems through professional speaking, training and consulting services. Al and his organization specialize in results-oriented training programs. They have conducted over 1500 training clinics, workshops, seminars and programs for organizations from the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Al is a masterful teacher and is nationally recognized for his unique, fun-loving, humorous approach to speaking.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

George Walther , Washington USA

George Walther is an internationally acclaimed expert at boosting personal performance. He's a professional speaker of the highest caliber, and is widely published. His focus areas are: Improving communication effectiveness with "Phone Power" and "Power Talking" techniques, Making customer relationships more profitable using "Upside-Down Marketing" strategies, and Honing intuitive decision-making using "Gut-Level Leadership" principles.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Sally J. Walton, M.A , California USA

Specialist in cross-cultural communication! Sally J. Walton works with you to customize a keynote, executive retreat, seminar, or ongoing learning systems. She lived in Latin America, Asia, and Europe for more than twelve years, and has worked in or visited 42 countries. Benefit from her blend of up- o-date research and real life experience! She addresses your questions and concerns. Sally's experience, humor, and commitment to client delight assure that her content-rich programs get high marks in organizations. She is the author of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace (McGraw-Hill), and I Almost Slept Through My Dream Come True (BookPartners).
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Curt Walvatne , Minnesota USA

Curt Walvatne is a high-energy, entertaining, and practical communicator. His goal for every presentation is to give each participant something they can use immediately to better fulfill their lives. He communicates hope that his listeners can control some things that may seem out of control in their own lives. His easy, open style allows people to laugh while they learn. He answers questions in a transparent, honest manner that puts his audience at ease.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Anne Warfield, CSP , Minnesota USA

Corporations and associations across the country use Anne to discover how impression management can help them connect better with others and drive their business. Her customized interactive keynotes and programs, covering networking, negotiating, body language, image, goal setting and motivation, entertain as well as educate. Her expertise in impression management is constantly sought by television and radio stations as well. She is the author of the book, Outcome Thinking: Getting Results Without the Boxing Gloves.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Jennifer Webb , California USA

Using the visual stimulation of magic and the knowledge of accelerated learning skills, Jennifer Webb combines a variety of tools to stimulate her audiences, enabling them to retain up to 50% more information. Topics include: how to think smarter quicker, customer service, communication and presentational skills, learning style training and sales and leadership skills. Clients include Honeywell, Marriott Hotels, Dun & Bradstreet, American Management Association and many others.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Hendrie Weisinger, PhD , Connecticut USA

Dr. Weisinger helps organizations improve productivity, speed adaptation to change, improve employee retention, and bolster their competitiveness by teaching them to develop emotional intelligence among their staff. Weisinger is a leading authority of the application of emotional intelligence. He presents to many Fortune 500 companies including IBM, Merck, Bristol Myers, and Hewlett Packard. He has made over 300 appearances on such programs as Today and Oprah and has been featured in numerous newspapers and national magazines. Weisinger currently teaches in a number of executive education and MBA programs including the Wharton School, NYU, University of Washington and UCLA.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Joyce Weiss, MA, CSP , Michigan USA

Joyce Weiss has earned her reputation as "The Corporate Energizer" (sm). She brings zest, joy, and positive change to the business arena. Joyce improves her clients` environment with existing resources already available. Her programs on Change, Team Synergy, Creativity and Fire up Your Life are not only energizing and motivational, but also practical and timely. She stops at nothing (including a little magic) to get her point across. Joyce is author of Full Speed Ahead: Become Driven By Change. Joyce, a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), is one of only 8% of the 3700 members of the National Speakers Association who have received this prestigious designation. She holds a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling. Her customized solutions and research show clients how to lighten up and thrive in a challenging work environment.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Jim Wetherbee , Texas USA

Jim Wetherbee brings a wealth of operational experience to the speaking arenda with 28 years experience as a naval aviator officer, including 20 years of experience as an astronaut. Jim is the only American to have commanded five missions in space. He has traveled 27,476,708 miles in earth orbit and has commanded Space Shuttle missions to both the International Space Station Alpha and the Russian Space Station Mir.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Claudia White, Ph.D , California USA

Dr. White is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and Management Consultant who specializes in researching, developing and training individuals to grow and rise to their highest potential within their living and work environments.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

JD Williams , Georgia USA

JD Williams is an engaging motivational speaker whose message resonates with audiences nationwide because it addresses the areas that are at the C.O.R.E. of their performance: their Confidence, their Optimism, their Resilience, and their Enthusiasm.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Mikki Williams, CSP , Connecticut USA

What do the Cree Indians of Canada, bankers in Australia, farmers in Indiana, insurance agents in Singapore, and German fitness professionals all have in common with AT&T, IBM and Lockheed? Mikki Williams, CSP, international speaker, trainer, consultant, coach, author, radio & TV personality and entrepreneur extraordinaire. She was featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal, named one of the Outstanding Connecticut Women of the Decade by the United Nations and ABC did a television documentary about her life. She has spoken on six continents, at President Mandela's South African home and two times at The White House.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Laurence Winmill , Swansea UK

Laurence Winmill is probably one of the most dynamic, radical and creative motivational speakers on the International Circuit. His hard-hitting messages focus on the explosive combination of human characteristics and common sense.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com

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