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Goal Setting

Jim Abbott , California USA

Jim Abbott has battled the odds his entire life. Despite being born with only one hand, he was the 15th player to ever make a professional debut in the Major Leagues. Many considered the move a publicity stunt, but Abbott proved his doubters wrong by winning 12 games for the California Angels with a 3.92 ERA in his rookie season.
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Nick Arnette , California USA

Nick's programs transform and energize audiences with motivation and humor! His unique, tailored presentations show us ways to find humor in our everyday lives, at home or at work. "Laughing is good for us," says Nick, "It increases productivity, brings people together, and helps us deal with our problems. A sense of humor is no longer a desired trait in the business world - it is a required trait!" Nick's comic style is friendly and light-hearted. Nick will not only make you and your people laugh, he will befriend and encourage them. Nick can help your group see the lighter side of their problems with his clever stand-up comedy and original brand of good, clean fun! Your groups will appreciate Nick's depth and identify with his observations on human behavior. He will bring humor you can relate to, and will tailor his comedy to your needs, so you'll get a performance made especially for you.
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Jim Ball , Virginia USA

Jim Ball helps businesses and individuals rev-up their goals to produce extraordinary results. An outstanding speaker, Ball provides a distinct edge because of his extensive entrepreneurial and business experiences, and because he transfers specific methodologies that he developed and used successfully throughout his career. AT the venture capital firm he started and managed, Ball used his methodologies to help finance, launch, and grow 23 new businesses including the Discovery Channel. "Jim is an authority on goal power, " says John Hendricks, chairman and CEO of Discovery Communications Incorporated. Previously, Ball was a managing partner at Arthur Andersen in charge of an office serving high technology and rapid growth firms. Jim is the author of DNA Leadership Through Goal-Driven Management, Soar...If you Dare, and the Entrepreneur's Tool Kit.
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Ann Bancroft , Minnesota USA

Ann Bancroft is one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Through her various roles as an explorer, educator, sought-after speaker and philanthropist, Ann believes that by sharing stories related to her dreams of outdoor adventure, she can help inspire a global audience to pursue their individual dreams.
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Doc Blakely, Ph.D., CSP, CPAE , Texas USA

Doc Blakely has been a professional humorist for two decades. His talks are entertaining and his seminars on human relations riddled with clean humor have been presented to Fortune 500 companies and every imaginable association. Doc and son Mike Blakely work together on The Swing Riders Show, a musical program packed with humor and message. Mike is author of eleven western novels and an accomplished songwriter. The combination of Doc and Mike both is a popular and very cost-effective package deal that can easily fill three slots on the program at little or no additional cost.
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Mike Blakely , Texas USA

Mike Blakely is a nationally published author of western novels and a gifted musician. He often joins his father Doc Blakely in a two-man, musical comedy, theater show. This combination gives meeting planners a unique choice of a solo humorist for important speaking occasions, and/or an entertaining duo featuring cowboy ballads, old trail songs, fiddle tunes, and lots of humor. Blending tall tales and "hot licks" music, Doc and Mike take you on a figurative journey up the old Chisholm trail or tailor the show to your area. They have performed from Austin to Boston, from Daytona Beach to Eugene ... and points in between, including a tour of Australia; so the material is not only national but international in appeal. Mike also performs solo, handling a variety of assignments: break out sessions, spouse programs, etc. As "The Swing Riders Theatre Show," Doc and Mike have been called everything from "Motivational Musicians" to "Corporate Cowboys."
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Dan Buettner , Minnesota USA

Explorer and National Geographic writer Dan Buettner is the founder of Quest Network, Inc. and has produced more than a dozen interactive expeditions. His Quests are real-time expeditions designed to enlist an online audience's participation in solving some of science's biggest questions. The Quests have generated more than two billion media impressions and garnered an online educational audience of 12 million students in 80,000 classrooms.
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Bob Davies , California USA

Bob Davies grew up in poverty, in a single-parent household with a mother who did not graduate high school. In fact, Bob is the only person in his immediate family to ever graduate high school. His older brother and younger sister both got involved in drugs, but Bob Davies got involved in athletics, and his coach was Bob’s source of expectations, hope, and accountability.
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Bob Eubanks , California USA

For four decades, Bob Eubanks wrote television history as host of the incredibly successful The Newlywed Game. Along with The Newlywed Game, Bob has served as the genial host for game shows on all three networks, including Rhyme & Reason and Trivia Trap for ABC; Card Sharks for CBS; and Dream House and Family Secrets for NBC. Eubanks recently hosted five nighttime specials for NBC. Currently Bob can be seen on Sony's Game Show Network.
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Cecile Forte, Ph.D , New York USA

Dr. M. Cecile Forte is a professional member of the National Speakers Association. She has gained national prominence through her publications, radio, and television appearances. Her keynote/featured speaker presentations and seminar sessions take her to conferences and media events across the country. A motivational speaker specializing in relationships and performance/productivity enhancement, Dr. Forte is a corporate consultant and author of six books, including Wise Women Don’t Have Hot Flashes ... They Have Power Surges!, A Woman’s Wisdom, and Stolen Love under her pseudonym, D. Reid Wallace.
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Bayly Grant, Ph.D , California USA

Bayly Grant, PhD, has been presenting keynote speeches, seminars and workshops to a variety of audiences for over 20 years and is best known for her lively and down-to-earth approach to delivering useful, practical information. A former High School teacher, she is also an entrepreneur and is the founding president of a successful health management company. Ms. Grant has published numerous books and articles on health, fitness and workplace wellness. Bayly has been a leader in numerous health-related organizations, including the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, chaired by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Warren Greshes , North Carolina USA

Warren Greshes, CPAE, is one of the most riveting motivational speakers in the business. An expert in the area of personal and professional development, he delivers programs to corporations and associations throughout the world. His presentations on success, motivation, and sales raise the keynote speech to a form of performance art. His energetic, no-holds-barred delivery offers a unique blend of street smart sales instincts, confidence in every person's potential, and no-nonsense goal-setting methods.
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John Hersey, CPBA , Arizona USA

John Hersey has trained thousands on the subject of finding purpose and passion. His workshop entitled "Finding Your WHY, The Key To Success" has inspired audiences in four countries. Through his keynote address entitled "Jumping Off The Goal Train" will you will view goals and the process of goal setting quite differently. Hersey has also been personnally trained by best selling author Laurie Beth Jones to facilitate the workshop entitled "The Path-Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and Life".
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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.
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Jim Loehr , Florida USA

In the face of unprecedented demands, everyone from the CEO to sales must train the same deliberate way that world class athletes do--becoming Corporate Athletes . Dr. Jim Loehr is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of performance psychology. To maximize performance, Loehr focuses on people as a whole, helping them build capacity at all levels--physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. He establishes the positive rituals necessary to eliminate performance barriers and facilitate lasting change.
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Mark Mayfield, CSP , Missouri USA

Mark Mayfield is truly one-of-a-kind. It's seldom that you find an original, funny, clean comedian and it's seldom that you find a really good captivating speaker. It's nearly impossible to find one who is both. Mark is one of the rare individuals in the world who is equally adept at performing stand up comedy or presenting high content speeches. He excites, educates, and always entertains. Known as "The Corporate Comedian," he has shared the stage with celebrities like Paul Newman, Peter Frampton, Colin Powell, and Bob Newhart and has introduced the President of the United States on a live, nationwide television broadcast. He was raised on a farm and has been a lobbyist, schoolteacher, and nightclub owner. He is also seen in print advertising and television commercials around the country.
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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.
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Mariah Burton Nelson , Virginia USA

Mariah primarily speaks about leadership, success and goal setting. As a former Stanford and professional athlete, she uses sports lessons from her own life, as well as cutting edge business research to give audiences the motivation and tools they need to lead, to succeed and to achieve. Her customized speeches are humorous, interactive and motivational. In the context of an entertaining presentation, Mariah offers step-by-step strategies for achieving personal and professional goals.
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Brian O'Malley, CSP , Colorado USA

Brian draws analogies between his climbing adventures and the challenges we face both personally and professionally. He sends nthe message to excel and live the life to its fullest. He challenges the audience to take their own risks and turn dreams into reality. "We all have a Mt. Everest somewhere in our life." Brian`s multi-media presentations are truly one of a kind. With a mix of sound, stories, and breath taking photography, you feel as though you are there. Brian is a warm and engaging speaker and even in a large audience, you feel as if he is speaking directly to you. His programs have a high stun factor!
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Joan Pastor, Ph.D , California USA

Joan Pastor, Ph.D. has over 14 years of experience facilitating groups to determine, define and improve their work procedures and departmental processes, including projects and conferences associated with and involving the highest level of senior officials in our government, our military and other governments. She has worked in partnership with her associates to implement process and quality improvement in organizations around the world. She has facilitated senior management teams in strategic planning, organizational change and implemented self-managed teams throughout organizations.
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Eileen Roth , Arizona USA

Eileen Roth named her firm Everything in its Place because she believes that you can find a place for everything. She helps people gain more control of their time. Her simple and practical organizing techniques can easily be implemented for immediate increase in productivity and efficiency. Topics include: paper organization, desk and office organization, time management, and home organization.
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Marci Shimoff , Iowa USA

Every year, Marci Shimoff speaks to thousands of people about the importance of self-esteem. She specializes in addressing women's audiences and is known for her ability to empower and inspire women to achieve greater personal and professional success. Marci is president of The Esteem Group and has been a top-rated Fortune 500 trainer and consultant since 1985. She holds an M.B.A. from UCLA. Marci has been associated with Jack Canfield for the last eight years and co-authored Chicken Soup For The Woman's Soul and Chicken Soup For The Mother's Soul. A dynamic and entertaining speaker, Marci opens peoples' hearts, uplifts their spirits, and transforms their lives.
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Anita Sirianni , New Mexico USA

Successful sales veteran, Anita has maintained consistent top performance in sales for over fifteen years. Today, she is a popular consultant and sales trainer, providing customized programs for leading corporations throughout the United States and Europe.
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Gene Urban , Arizona USA

Gene Urban has combined a career in business and leadership with that of professional presenter, entertainer, and facilitator of human potential studies. In addition to speaking, Mr. Urban is recognized as one of the top corporate magicians in the U.S.
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Richard Weber , Quebec Canada

Richard, a mechanical engineer and former Canadian cross country ski champion, has participated in/lead more than 40 Arctic expeditions. Richard's passion is the Arctic. He lectures on his polar journeys and leads others to experience the Arctic.
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Marcia Wieder , California USA

Provides 1/2 day and full day workshops on Passion & Productivty. Has presented this worldwide to banking institutions, direct selling companies and to franchise owners. Often requested for Take Our Kids to Work Day and even in prisons.
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Pat Williams , Florida USA

Pat Williams is widely recognized throughout the sports world as a consummate promoter and astute talent scout. He is the senior executive vice president of the Orlando Magic basketball franchise, and his zany antics and endless imagination have inspired the Magic's phenomenal success from their very first NBA season. No other general manager in professional sports has both wrestled a bear and traded Pistol Pete Maravich. Currently, he is helping bring a WNBA franchise to Orlando. While Williams enjoys a widespread reputation in worldwide sporting circles, many consider him to be one of this country's premier humorous motivational speakers. Williams has also authored a number of motivational books.
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Sharon Wood , Alberta Canada

Sharon Wood teaches, entertains, and inspires audiences with her personal story about reaching the top of the highest mountain in the world. The first North American woman to climb Mount Everest, she is also the first woman to become a Canadian Climbing Guide. Not one to accept complacency, she has pushed her abilities to the maximum to achieve her goals and to meet the challenge of life. Her story is about an astonishing personal and team accomplishment under conditions of extreme physical and mental duress. In her presentations, she talks about the summits all of us must scale, illustrating the value of shared vision, mutual support, and team work.
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