About/Help Search for Trainers Trainers by Topic Online Strategy Games Training Message Board FREE Trainer Request Feature Articles Note: You have reached an old Web page, please go to Speaking.com for the newest Web site. Motivation 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 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. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Debbie Allen , Arizona USA International trainer, speaker, author, entrepreneur and business consultant. Expertise in all aspects of retail. Highly requested topics include: Marketing into the future, I'll take it! The science of the sell, Seeing through your customer's eyes / Consumer behavior and business image improvement. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Stacy Allison , Oregon USA Take Your Meetings to New Heights! Stacy’s climbed the world’s most famous mountain. Now she’s helping organizations across the globe scale their own monumental challenges. Stacy understands mountains. Stacy Allison has been climbing mountains and leading expeditions for more than 20 years in remote regions around the world, including Tibet, Pakistan, and Russia. Stacy combines her business acumen and her spirit for adventure to show her audiences how to thrive in their organizations through courage, leadership, vision, teamwork, risk taking, and personal accountability. Stacy's high content, tailored, dynamic presentations will encourage and inspire you to take a visionary look at opportunities and move beyond your limits. The future will never look the same! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com John Alston , California USA Stuff happens (and then you fix it!) That is John Alston's credo. He believes that nothing happens (changes, develops or improves, until "stuff" happens!) With that in mind, John Alston, with humor and a thoroughly infectious enthusiasm for life, can convert an audience of sluggish skeptics into a roomful of people rejuvenated by a newfound awareness of their own potential. He inspires others as he generates the desire to succeed,transcend mediocrity and get over the rough spots, no matter what reality places in our path. By offering facts, teaching new ways to think, along with skills and techniques, he arms people with knowledge and stresses the need to meet challenges, adapt to change and take advantage of opportunities. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com John Amatt , Alberta Canada Mount Everest climber, President, and author of "Straight to the Top and Beyond", John Amatt has performed over 1500 presentations to audiences of more than 750,000 persons in 25 countries around the world. In addition to his powerful keynote presentations, John and his company One Step Beyond offers a variety of truly unique training and consulting services. In conjunction with our partners, the Pacific Center for Leadership, we offer TEAMPOWER! Outdoor Experiential Leadership and Team Development Seminars, and InPractice! Consulting Services. These programs are a combination of challenging activites and stimulating discussions in both indoor and outdoor settings. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Courtney Elizabeth Anderson, J.D., M.B.A , Texas USA Ms. Anderson truly does bring a completely unique experience to fulfill your speaking and/or training needs. She is an individual who brings the highest level of academic and professional credentials (from accredited top tier nationally ranked academic institutions) coupled with real life experience to infuse every speaking engagement with both credibility and actual content. She is that rare individual who is at once one of the most dynamic and entertaining presenters in the nation who also possesses the caliber of knowledge and experience that your organization demands. She delivers both style and substance. Your firm can not risk your valuable resources of both time and money on a speaker who does not have the appropriate credentials or content. Your firm deserves the maximum return on investment and Ms. Anderson will deliver it. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Barbara De Angelis , California USA Barbara De Angelis Ph.D. is one of the most influential teachers of our time in the field of relationships and personal growth. For the past twenty-five years, she has reached tens of millions of people throughout the world with her positive messages about love, happiness and the search for meaning in our lives. As a best-selling author, popular television personality and sought after motivational speaker, Barbara has been a pioneer in the field of personal transformation as one of the first people to popularize the idea of self-help in the 1980's, and as one of the first nationally recognized female motivational teachers on television. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Rory Aplanalp , Texas USA Professional keynote speaker and seminar leader, Rory Aplanalp has delivered over 6,000 paid presentations to more than 1,000,000 individuals worldwide. Formerly, one of Franklin Covey's top presenters and now president of StarQuest, his mission is to educate, entertain and enhance the professional and personal lives of his audience's though custom presentations. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Robert Van Arlen , Arizona USA Bring Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm to Your Organization Robert Van Arlen's unique, interactive, and high-impact approach to speaking has influenced all types of organizations worldwide. Robert’s customized presentations communicate proven concepts that energize and educate an audience. His keynote speeches ignite creativity and change and lead to improved individual and organizational performance. We’re confident that you’ll leave a presentation by Robert feeling positive, focused, and ready to take action! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Lance Armstrong , Texas USA National and world champion cyclist, three-time Olympian, renowned humanitarian, role model, cancer survivor, and now seven-time winner of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong is clearly one of the most celebrated and charismatic contributors to the sports world. He made world headlines in Paris on July 25, 1999 with the most stunning come back ever in the history of sport, but the personal side of this resounding triumph brought Lance's life and career full circle. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com 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. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Michael Aronin , Maryland USA Michael Aronin is a nationally acclaimed speaker who teaches his audiences how to get past personal shortcomings and move forward productively in their careers. Being both a comedian and motivational speaker, he is able to make this difficult topic both entertaining and enlightening. As a physically challenged member of the business community, Michael Aronin provides a new perspective on overcoming obstacles that goes far beyond textbook knowledge. Combining his personal experience with existing facts, Michael Aronin impacts upon his audiences in a way that lifts their spirits and motivates them to improve their abilities in the workplace without apprehension, while making them smile. Michael Aronin knows two things: he has a killer sense of humor, and he has cerebral palsy. However, Michael never let his disability get him down; in fact, it seldom fazed him. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Michael Aun, FIC, LUTCF, CSP, CPAE , Florida USA Michael Aun, FIC, LUTCF, CSP,CPAE, is a businessman who brings over a quarter century of experience to the training world. His insurance practice requires him to do extensive recruiting, profiling, training and motivating agents in his twenty offices covering some 90 different jurisdictions throughout the state of Florida. He lives his message every day and trains from personal hands-on experience. No book reports, just the facts. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Emory Austin, CSP , North Carolina USA Emory Austin delivers value in vibrant keynotes and seminars, detailing the skills necessary for increasing leadership abilities, customer retention, increased marked share, the vision of change, and other topics. Her exceptional gifts as a storyteller allow her to access humor, poignancy, relationships, current news and mythology - anything and everything to captivate her audiences and encourage a climate where fresh insights are a minute-by-minute occurrence. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com John Avianantos , Arizona USA "Winners find a way--even when there isn't one" is a quote John uses often. It's his way of saying that with training, almost any area can be improved. John's customized training packages include handouts for all in attendance, participation awards, his famous business cards (you can eat them), and much more. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com 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. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Barbara Bartlein, RN, MSW, CSP , Wisconsin USA Barbara has motivated and inspired audiences across the U.S., and has made frequent appearances on national television. She is a member of the National Speaker's Association. A stand-up comedy enthusiast, she has appeared at "The Comedy Club", a five star comedy cafe. Barbara is the author of "Success Matters", a monthly column that focuses on personal and corporate development. A registered nurse with a masters degree in physical and mental health, Barb is an expert in wellness, stress management, relationships and personal development. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Bill Bartmann , Arizona USA Bill Bartmann has been called “The Billionaire Nobody Knows” by the Wall Street Journal. He has created 7 successful businesses in 7 different industries. He's been inducted into the Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame and his expertise has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Business Week, and many other publications. He has helped thousands of people start and fund their own successful businesses. He has also helped thousands of people improve their employment situation. He has shown people who were earning $20,000 - $40,000 - $60,000 and $80,000 how to increase their salary – in some cases to a million dollars a year. Unlike many self claimed success "experts", Bill have seen the face of dismal failure and seen the face of great success. This makes me uniquely qualified to teach you how to overcome failure and achieve wild success in any endeavor in your life. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Alan Bean , Texas USA Alan Bean, Apollo 12 lunar module pilot, became the fourth man in history to set foot on the moon. As commander of Skylab mission II, he lived 59 days in space, 270 miles above planet Earth. Under his leadership, his crew accomplished 150% of their pre-mission goals - a record unsurpassed before or since. During his career, Alan helped establish 11 world records in aeronautics and space. He tailors each speech around the theme of the client's event and the goals the client wishes to emphasize. Says Bean, " I want to help the audience feel that they too can accomplish the challenges and dreams of their own lives and professions... That each of us can reach for our own stars... to understand that each of us can reach for our own stars... to understand that they are not light years distant but as close as our workplace, our home, and our family." Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Hal Becker , Ohio USA As an internationally known expert on sales and customer service, a best-selling author, and a dynamic and entertaining speaker, Hal Becker makes more than 150 presentations a year to organizations that include IBM, Disney, Blue Cross, AT&T, Nordstrom, New York Life, American Greetings, Continental Airlines, U.S. Post Office and hundreds of other companies and associations. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Christine Clifford Beckwith, CSP , Minnesota USA As the top salesperson in a billion dollar industry for over eight years, Christine Clifford Beckwith signed the largest contract in the history of her industry with Procter & Gamble, doubling the size of her company overnight. Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 40, Christine founded The Cancer Club, today the world's largest producer of humorous and helpful products for people with cancer. Christine's philosophies and strategies for becoming your industry's leader are proven theories that have propelled her and the companies she has worked with to the top of their fields. Christine believes that it is not the product, service or cause that people purchase: it's you. Author of Inspiring Breakthrough Secrets to Live Your Dreams, and YOU, Inc. The Art of Selling Yourself (Warner Books, March, 2007), Christine is a victorious survivor, in business and in life, eagerly sharing her knowledge, wisdom, humor and lifetime experiences. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Theresa Behenna , Texas USA Keynote speaker/pianist/recording artist Theresa Behenna is an internationally acclaimed musician of over two decades. She has appeared before renowned celebrities Andrew Lloyd Webber, Princess Grace, President Bush Sr. and ‘James Bond’ in some of the world’s most prestigious hotels. As a world class popular pianist she has entertained thousands of people from all walks of life and in 2006 she was chosen by Coca Cola to perform at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy. Theresa is an award winning humorous speaker who is one of a small percentage of keynoters that plays live music during their presentations resulting in lasting impressions of a good time. She has a best selling CD “Songs for Friends” and is a contributing author to “Rekindling the Human Spirit”. Theresa leaves audiences laughing and energized, glad they attended and inspired to succeed! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speaker@speaking.com Johnny Bench , Ohio USA Johnny Bench is undoubtedly the greatest catcher in the history of Major League Baseball. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January 1989. Johnny is a symbol of winning through hard work and teamwork, as outlined in his presentation featuring "The Vowels of Success" which highlights easy ways to remember motivational steps. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Bill Benjamin , Ontario Canada Bill Benjamin is the CEO of the Institute for Health and Human Potential, contributing to its status as a world leader in the exciting field of Emotional Intelligence. Bill is a seasoned business executive with over 14 years of experience and is responsible for the sales, marketing, financial and business development areas of IHHP. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Claire Berger , California USA With a career in comedy that spans over 2 decades and around the globe -- from comedy clubs and colleges to keeping audiences entertained during the taping of popular sitcoms -- comedian Claire Berger realized that the one place where humor is most needed, but often missing, is the workplace. In her ability to reach people through humor, she discovered a valuable tool that could be highly effective in a business environment. With the creation of FunnyWorks, Inc. in 1998, Claire focused her talents (along with a staff of comedy writers) to bring humor into the workplace and help corporate America tap into one of its most valuable hidden resources. 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 Kivi Bernhard , Georgia USA Exploding onto the professional speakers circuit, nationally and internationally this young dynamic rising star is fast becoming a keynote motivational speaker of choice. Based in Atlanta, GA, Kivi was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kivi Bernhard has combined his acute business acumen and success in building a multimillion dollar international diamond business with his passion for Africa and its wildlife. Using the hunting habits and techniques of the African Leopard, perhaps the most successful feline predator on earth, Kivi draws metaphors of personal and corporate leadership initiative, that will leave you spellbound. 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 Jeff Blackman, J.D., CSP , Illinois USA To win BIG, call Jeff Blackman - international speaker, author, success coach, lawyer and broadcaster. Jeff maximizes your performance, productivity and profitability. His customized programs on sales/marketing, negotiations, service, inspiration, leadership and change - help you outdistance competition and reach new levels of unprecedented success! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com 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. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com 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." Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Marjorie Blanchard , California USA Marjorie Blanchard has earned a worldwide reputation as a compelling motivational speaker, an accomplished management consultant and trainer, a best-selling author and an entrepreneur. Co-author of The One Minute Manager Gets Fit and Working Well: Managing for Health and High Performance, she is well-versed in a variety of topics and often speaks on leadership, balance, managing change, aging parents, and life planning. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Jeff Blatnick , New York USA While his name may not immediately ring a bell, his moment is one we'll remember forever - the big, curly Greco-Roman wrestler dropping to his knees and bringing his hands together in thanks for winning the Gold Medal at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. And, in the moments that followed, giving an emotional television interview in which he proclaimed to the world, through tears of joy, I'm a happy dude! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Rocky Bleier , Pennsylvania USA Rocky Bleier’s life story - a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam - has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new American century. 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 Arlene Blum, Ph.D , California USA An acclaimed speaker for audiences of all ages and backgrounds, Arlene Blum brings to her lectures a unique combination of authoritative information, spectacularly beautiful photography and a warm appreciation of peoples and cultures. The adventures she describes exemplify what people can accomplish with determination and careful planning. These lectures will provide the inspiration to help you achieve the most challenging goals, in both your personal and professional life. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Wally Bock , California USA Wally Bock is one of the world`s leading experts on how individuals and organizations can use the power of networking technology to do things better and more profitably. Publisher of "Cyberpower Alert!" and author of "CyberPower for Business". Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com John Boe , Ohio USA John Boe helps companies recruit, train and motivate top quality people. He delivers high-impact, powerful presentations that both train and motivate his audience. As a renowned professional speaker, sales trainer and management consultant, John understands the ups and downs associated with the sales profession. His entertaining presentation style enthusiastically inspires people to reach their full potential. Participants walk away from John’s training program with effective how-to techniques as well as the desire to put them into action! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Bruce Boguski , Ohio USA Bruce Boguski, motivational speaker, columnist and media personality is well known for his ability to inspire others to "Do the Impossible". Bruce knows first hand the attitude and skills required to overcome physical and mental challenges. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Walter Bond , Minnesota USA Walter Bond knows first hand how setting goals can help you achieve greatness throughout life. It started at an early age, with a dream to one day play in the NBA. Walter was born in Chicago, Illinois where he began to dream about playing against such greats as Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson in his very own backyard. Walter’s hard work, athletic abilities and determination did not go unnoticed. He was recognized as an All-State basketball player his senior year and received a scholarship to the University of Minnesota. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Nate Booth, D.D.S , Nevada USA For the past 25 years author and corporate consultant Dr. Nate Booth has successfully coached thousands of people in the art of thriving in times of rapid change. He has presented more than 1,200 seminars, workshops, and training programs to associations and corporations around the world. He has studied and applied the science of human influence teaching people how to persuade themselves and others to take action in ways where everyone wins. Since 1987, he has worked closely with Anthony Robbins in the creation of exceptional corporate and association training programs. An engergetic, enthusiastic, highly entertaining speaker, Booth offers customized high-impact presentations that are educational and motivational. His books contain compelling personal and business strategies for achieving excellence in the next century. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Bob Brenly , California USA Bob Brenly is an engaging speaker who shares his experiences from Major League Baseball (MLB) with humor and wit. As a MLB player he was an All-Star catcher whose leadership helped the San Francisco Giants win a division title in 1987. In 2001, as a manager in his inaugural year, Bob Brenly led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a World Series championship. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Winston Brill, Ph.D , Wisconsin USA Dr. Winston Brill is known internationally for his outstanding innovations. Since 1989, he has dedicated himself to understanding how people think of "great" ideas, the kind that drive innovation. His unique and practical views come from his management experiences, his interest in the arts, and his decade-long study of the human side behind the origins of hundreds of "great" ideas. Through a vibrant talk, with fascinating examples, Winston gives audiences a visceral feel of what each person needs to do to achieve innovative success. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Joan Brock , California USA Joan Brock was forced to re-evaluate and transform her life when she lost her sight in just three weeks. At the time, ironically, Joan was a teacher of the blind and she was able to apply the skills she had been teaching to her own circumstances. Now, in her individually tailored presentations, Joan offers to organizations the benefit of her own experience. Joan is the co author of More Than Meets The Eye, which has been translated into several languages and is also a Reader's Digest Condensed Book. She won the hearts of the insurance industry's "Million Dollar Round Table" and the NBC Today Show with her story of courage, perseverance and acceptance. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Erin Brockovich , California USA The youngest child of Frank and Betty Jo Pattee, Erin Brockovich grew up in Lawrence, Kansas. After divorcing twice and moving back to Southern California with her children, Erin began work as a file clerk at the law firm that had previously represented her in a traffic accident case. It was not long after that some medical records she found in a pro bono real estate case file piqued her curiosity. After getting permission from the firm's principal, Ed Masry, she began to look into the matter. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Michael Broome , North Carolina USA Michael Broome has a sincere passion to inspire people to maximize their potentials, serve others, achieve a life balance, and enhance their sense of gratitude. Humor is one tool he uses to achieve this perspective. When asked it is necessary to use humor in a speech, Michael said "it is if I want to get paid". Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Kathy Brown, RN, CSP , Minnesota USA Kathy Brown, RN, CSP, brings a dynamic and fun approach to each of her customized presentations. You will be informed, inspired and energized with Kathy's creative learning style. Her background as a communications coordinator, development and training specialist, RN, corporate recruiter, author and business owner brings a wealth of information turned into practical steps for empowered living. Kathy is a popular keynote and seminar speaker using multi-visuals, incorporating music, dance, video and props that make a point. Her book, "Living Happily Ever Laughter... A Guide to Thinking Funny in a Fast Paced World" proves through illustration that laughter IS good for business! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Les Brown, CSP, CPAE , Michigan USA As a renowned public speaker, author and television personality, Les Brown has risen to national prominence by delivering a high energy message which tells people how to shake off mediocrity and live up to their greatness. It is a message Les Brown has learned from his own life and one he is helping others apply to their lives. Les Brown is one of the nation`s leading authorities in understanding and stimulating human potential, utilizing powerful delivery and newly emerging insights. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com George Burk , Arizona USA With many years of practical experience, Captain Burk's presentations are both credible and emotional, leaving his audiences with a lasting and meaningful impression of the topics discussed. His own experiences both before and after his injury allow him to express the special sensitivity to the human factors associated with safety, trauma, severe injuries and the motivation required to overcome hardships. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Deborah Burnett , Tennessee USA Deborah Burnett, ASID,NSA is an engaging personality who is an award winning registered interior designer, licensed building contractor, author, professional speaker, product spokesperson, and FENG SHUI specialist. Since 1984, she has been recognized by audiences as an energetic keynote speaker and by the national media and television industry as an entertaining, knowledgeable and credentialed design and decorating expert appearing on major networks and cable stations throughout the country with timely TV design segments, entertaining radio interviews, and consistently appearing in national newspapers as a reliable source for editors seeking home and garden, lifestyle and decorating storyline. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Scott Burrows , Florida USA As a young man, Scott had it all. He played college football for Coach Bobby Bowden at FSU and was a top ranked kick-boxing champion. At the age of 19 it all changed when a car accident left him a quadriplegic. Through Vision, Mindset and Grit, Burrows has achieved a Business Degree in Finance and the prestigious MDRT life insurance reward. He is the co-author of Conversations on Success, a book that also features Jack Canfield, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. An international business entrepreneur currently exporting to the Asian markets and a "Murder-Ball Athlete" demonstrates that Scott continues to be on the playing field of life! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Valorie Burton , Maryland USA With calm assurance and grace beyond her years, Valorie Burton inspires others to live more fulfilling lives. Young and vibrant with an endearing approach, Valorie interjects well-placed humor and abundant personal stories into her inspirational message. Her presentations are highly relevant and customized to fit your audience. Valorie communicates with a confidence and vulnerability born of experience, relating to every audience and changing lives in the process. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Adrianne Calvo , Florida USA Adrianne Marie Calvo author of Maximum Flavor, the cookbook and CEO of Terra Dolci Corporation was born in Chicago Illinois and and then moved to Miami Florida. Adrianne began her culinary business ventures at the age of twelve by baking chocolate chip cookies and selling them at school. Her business took off as she was making $200/weekly selling cookies...until she was caught! By the age of sixteen, Adrianne was voted top ten up and coming chefs in the state of Florida and was the youngest president of FCCLA. At seventeen, she was voted top ten up and coming chefs in the United States. That year, Adrianne competes in a National Pastry Competition held by Johnson and Wales University and gets the Bronze without any formal training. 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 Cherie Carter-Scott, PhD , California USA New York Times #1 Best Selling author Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D. has been coaching change successfully for over 25 years. Dr. Carter-Scott is an international author, entrepreneur, consultant, lecturer, teacher/trainer, talk-show host, and seminar leader. She and her company have reached millions of people worldwide. Some of her fortune 500 corporate clients include: FMC, American Express, IBM, GTE, Burger King, and Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. 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 Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE , California USA Jim Cathcart's Relationship Selling is now translated into Chinese, Japanese and Finnish. Among professional speakers worldwide Jim is a leader. He has risen to the top of his profession through more than 20 years of presentations to a worldwide audience and decades of unselfish service to his profession. Jim has been a corporate executive, training director, entrepreneur, psychological researcher, meeting planner and association executive. He has managed people, products and payrolls for over 20 years. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Chin-Ning Chu , California USA Chin-Ning Chu, author of The Bridge to the Pacific Century, is the most successful author in Asia and the Pacific-Rim today. Chin-Ning has authored four books, Thick Face, Black Heart; The Asian Mind Game, and her soon-to-be released publications, The Secrets of the Rain Maker, Journey to the City of Prosperity, and The Working Woman's Art of War. She is one of the most extraordinary thinkers of our time. She presents the Warrior philosophy of Asia as a premier vehicle for mastering strategic thinking within the political arena and corporate world as well as daily life. Chin-Ning fuses this timeless wisdom with spirituality and practical business tactics to create dynamic tools for solving life's ever-shifting challenges. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Bill Clement , Pennsylvania USA Bill Clement is a former National Hockey League All-Star who played 11 years in the NHL with Philadelphia (Broad Street Bullies), Washington, and Calgary and has been the face & the voice of nationally televised hockey since 1986. He is also a successful actor, entrepreneur and speaker. His many post-playing accomplishments have been an outgrowth of the financial and emotional ruin he incurred during his first post-hockey venture into the real world. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Jeff Conley , Texas USA America`s #1 motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar says,"Jeff Conley is such an asset because he effectively communicates both to the heads and the hearts of people. Author of "Becoming A Difference Maker," and "Habits of the Heart," Jeff Conley will change the way your people think! Mr. Conley founded the Jeff Conley Corporation for two specific purposes 1) To help businesses better navigate the confusion, anger and fear most often created by today`s relentless change. 2) To equip business people with a "compass" that positively directs change at work and security at home. His central philosophy is "You build people first and people will build a company that lasts." Speakers Platform has also named Jeff as one of the world's top ten motivational speakers. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com David Cook, Ph.D , Texas USA Fresh off an amazing World Championship run with the San Antonio Spurs, David Cook will lead your organization in the art of adversity and change management. Dr. Cook has worked with the San Antonio Spurs for the past seven years and knows what it takes to build a Championship team (NBA World Champions: 1999 & 2003). Along with performance seminars, David Cook has created one of the most innovative executive development programs in the industry. This program brings together his seminars with specifically crafted action/learning experiences on the golf course guaranteed to build individual and team performance in the marketplace. It is unlike any outing in the country and has the potential to transform the way companies do business. 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 Barbara Corcoran , New York USA According to CNN, Barbara Corcoran is "the most sought after broker" in New York City and is considered one of the most powerful brokers in the country. Barbara's amazing rise to the top has become the stuff of legend and inspiration. Barbara grew up in Edgewater, NJ, in a family of ten kids. Her credentials include straight D's in high school and college as well as an honorary doctorate from Marymount College. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Danny Cox, CSP, CPAE , California USA Danny provides high content, humorous presentations designed to give step-by-step guidance for breaking barriers in leadership, personal high performance and customer service. From years of flying supersonic fighters as an air show and test pilot to years of breaking records in the business world with an 800% increase in production, in a five year period, Danny puts real world techniques in each skill-building, thought-provoking session. You'll see why he's called an accelerationist. His program titles are: Leadership When The Heat's On, There Are No Limits, and Be A Hero To Your Customers. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Lynne Cox , California United States Lynne Cox became the best cold water, long distance swimmer the world has ever seen. Her 5 foot 6 inch, 180-pound frame of a body was at one with the water. With a body density precisely that of sea water, her 36% body fat (normal is 18% to 25%) gave her neutral buoyancy. Her energy could be used all for propulsion and not to keep afloat. Propelling though the most treacherous waters of the globe is what Lynne Cox did best. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speaker@speaking.com Molly Cox , Minnesota USA Whether you're seeking new and effective ways to improve sales and service, build an energized team, or create a custom comedy event...the best ideas come from Out of the Blue. Staffed with veteran writers, directors and performers, audiences love their sharp, customized sketch comedy, hip and savvy improvisation and game shows that just might answer the question "Who wants to be a Big Brother of a Millionaire Survivor?" Their comedy and entertainment team includes over 20 of the best improvisational actors in the country, singers and dancers (with Broadway credits), and inspiring, entertaining national speakers. Accolades abound from clients such as Walt Disney Entertainment, Kaiser Permanente, Charles Schwab, Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Resort and Pro Staff. Out of the Blue's new book on improvisation and customer service will be published by Hyperion. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Ronald Coxsom , California USA Ron Coxsom is President of GME Consulting Service. , Inc., a real-world training/development consulting service that increases sales and improves performance of individuals, corporations, and organizations that focus on sales/leadership and customer service. Ron is a high energy speaker with more than 16 years of experience in sales/leadership, management and customer service. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Jim Craig , Massachusetts USA Jim Craig has been called the backbone of a team that accomplished one of the most extraordinary and memorable sports victories of all time. He then went on to achieve tremendous success as a marketing and sales manager and strategist. Today, in addition to serving as president of the Hat Trick Group (HTG), a promotions and marketing firm based in the Boston area, Jim travels the country speaking in front of corporate audiences and non-profit groups. His talks have motivated, inspired, and instructed employees of Coca-Cola, Coors, Walt Disney, Fidelity, Dunkin’ Donuts, John Hancock, KPMG, NBC, Ocean Spray, Evergreen Financial, Sun Life Financial, and other companies that hold some of the world’s most recognized brands. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com Roger Crawford, CPAE , California USA Roger Crawford works with organizations that want to achieve success despite the obstacles in order to drive performance at work and inspire a winning attitude towards life. Sports Illustrated calls Roger one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world. Roger’s life affirming story was featured in the original Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He has also been interviewed on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and has been featured in well known publications such as USA Today, Tennis magazine, and Men’s Fitness magazine. He is author of How High Can You Bounce? as well as his autobiography, Playing From the Heart. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Mort Crim , Florida USA As a broadcast journalist and author, Mort Crim has traveled the world and examined the lives of men, women and children of every description. When people who seemingly possess "everything " are miserable...while others whom we'd label "unfortunate" brim with humor and hope...there is only one conclusion: What's going on around us is never as important as what's going on inside us. It's a simple message...yet one we desperately need to hear. Mort’s programs reflect his personal conviction – forged from years of reporting – that happiness and success are never matters of circumstances. They are choices. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Pat Croce , Pennslyvania USA Energetic, enigmatic and explosive, Pat Croce shows audiences that we all have the power to help one another, including ourselves. From rowdy kid to physical therapist to entrepreneur, as owner of the Philadelphia 76ers, and now as an NBA commentator on NBC - he knows that reasons for failure are everywhere, except for one place - your mirror. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Robin Crow , Tennessee USA Robin's lessons of leadership comes from hard-won, first-hand, bone-crushing experience. This is how he has led his company, Dark Horse Recording, to one of the most prominent recording complexes in the world. It has become home to stars like Neil Diamond, Faith Hill, The Judds, Jewel, Michael W. Smith, Alison Krauss and countless others. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Jeff Davidson, MBA, CMC , North Carolina USA The best presentations occur when the audience, speaker, meeting professional, and sponsoring organization all win! From the first minute on, Jeff Davidson delivers electrifying keynote presentations geared to meet the needs of each audience. Find out why meeting professionals say, "You were a pleasure to work with" and "We'll have you back." Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com 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. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Seth Davis , Florida USA In just a short time, and at a relatively young age, Seth Davis has established himself as one of the most accomplished and respected voices in the worlds of print and broadcast journalism. Seth is also an experienced Master of Ceremonies and public speaker whose motivational message “Define Yourself” is tailored to resonate with young and older audiences alike. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Dominique Dawes , Maryland USA The first African-American gymnast to win an individual Olympic medal, Dominique Dawes’ success as a gymnast is proof that dreams come true – through hard work, careful planning and unrelenting commitment. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com Mike Ditka , Illinois USA Mike Ditka’s NFL career began in 1961 when the Bears made him their first round selection from the University of Pittsburgh. He had an immediate impact, catching 56 passes and earning NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Ditka played five more seasons with the Bears, earning a Pro Bowl trip each year, before being traded to Philadelphia in 1967. After two years with the Eagles, he played four more in Dallas, where he caught a touchdown pass in the Cowboys’ 24-3 win over the Dolphins in Super Bowl VI. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Michael Djavahery, Ph.D., ACI, MH, CCHT , California USA For over ten years Michael Djavahery, an Advanced Instructor of Hypnosis, has focused on educating others by instilling in them a true desire to find and enjoy the magic of life. He has helped thousands of people including the heads of companies and their managers and employees to help themselves achieve their highest personal and corporate goals. Three of his popular topics are "Leadership and Team work Through the Use of Hypnosis", "Implementing Change Through Subconscious Programming", and "Eliminate Fear of Public Speaking". Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Mack Dryden , California USA In addition to being an electrifying motivational speaker and hilarious Emcee, Mack Dryden is a comedian/actor/writer who has appeared on numerous television shows, several feature films and whose writing and voice are heard on more than 500 radio stations every week. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Wayne Dyer , Florida USA Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, affectionately called the "father of motivation" by his fans, is one of the most widely known and respected people in the field of self-empowerment. He became a well-known author with his bestselling book, Your Erroneous Zones, and has gone on to write many other self-help classics, including Meditations for Manifesting, Staying on the Path, Your Sacred Self, Everyday Wisdom, and You'll See It When You Believe It. He has appeared on over 5,200 radio and television shows, including numerous appearances on Oprah, Today, and The Tonight Show. His deeply mystical, yet highly practical insights transcend the common and awaken the spirit. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Gil Eagles, CSP, CPAE , New Jersey USA Welcome to the multi-faceted and intriguing world of Gil Eagles. For two decades he has been helping Meeting Planners score big with his versatile presentations. Gil is highly acclaimed for being MORE than just a charismatic speaker -- more than just a spellbinding entertainer -- more than just an empowering motivator. He is also an astonishing mentalist (E.S.P. Show) and is America's foremost stage hypnotist. Gils’s not only Fun and Inspiring, but more importantly, it delivers Useful Take-Home Value. Gil Eagles is the only platform personality to earn the highest awards from both show business and the educational lecture circuit. His inspiring keynote talks earned him the CPAE, the highest award for professional speaking excellence. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Chip Eichelberger , Georgia USA If you like energy, humor, spontaneity, and simple-to-implement strategies that you can use at once, then Chip Eichelberger is for you! His electrifying speaking style, finely honed on three continents and in nine countries, gives him a rare ability to challenge, enlighten and motivate. He will entertain you with a natural humor and a relevant message that consistently captivates his audiences. You will find his accessibility, adaptability, and wonderful attention to detail refreshing. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Linda Ellerbee , New York USA Linda Ellerbee is an outspoken journalist, award-winning television producer, best-selling author, one of the most sought-after speakers in America, a breast cancer survivor and a mom. Ellerbee began at CBS, then moved to NBC News, where, after covering politics, she cultivated a diverse following in the ‘80's with the pioneering late-night news program NBC News Overnight, which she wrote and anchored. Overnight was cited by the Columbia duPont Award it received as "the best written and most intelligent news program ever." In 1986, Ellerbee moved to ABC News to anchor and write Our World, a weekly prime-time historical series. Her work on Our World won her an Emmy for best writing. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Jerry Ellis , Alabama USA Jerry Ellis has written for the New York Times, had four non-fiction books published by Random House and has been a speaker/consultant throughout the United States, Asia, Europe and Africa. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he speaks English, Spanish and Italian. Five of his plays have been produced, and he has received grants from the National Endowments for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation and the Alabama State Council on the Arts. He is the co-founder of Tanager Retreat International: A Place to Embrace the Extraordinary in Life, Business and Art. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Andrew Erlich, Ph.D , California USA Andrew Erlich, Ph.D. has been involved in speaking, organizational development, multi-cultural research, motivational analysis and training since 1979 when he founded Erlich Transcultural Consultants (ETC). In addition to his experience with speaking and research, Dr. Erlich has conducted cultural competency training programs for clients like Microsoft, J.P. MorganChase, Avis, Earl Scheib Auto Body & Paint, and the National Multi-Cultural Institute. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Susan Ershler , Washington USA Susan Ershler has made a living of performing at a high level. For the past 20 years, Sue served in a number of leadership positions for Fortune 500 corporations across the nation. Formerly as Regional Vice President, She was responsible for leading a national sales and service organization focused on providing advanced broadband networking solutions and represented over $600 million in revenue. Yet, many people know Sue for her accomplishment on the world's greatest mountains. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Mike Eruzione , MA USA Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the United States Olympic Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world. Following the team’s triumph, Eruzione went on to broadcast for network television. He broadcast Olympic commentary from Sarajevo, Los Angeles, and Calgary for ABC, and from Albertville and Lillehammer for CBS. In preparation for the 1994 Winter Olympic Games, Eruzione joined the Olympic Hockey Tour to promote the United States team. A gifted orator, Eruzione is an icon of his 1980 storybook team and an inspiration in the face of even the most seemingly insurmountable of odds. A speaker that sets audiences at ease with his friendliness, outgoing nature, and quick smile, he is an all-time favorite for all the right reasons. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com 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. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Gail Evans , Georgia USA Gail Evans’s career is vast, beginning in government in the early 1960s working on a number of congressional staffs and culminating as the Executive Vice President of CNN. Early in her career, Gail Evans worked at the White House in the Office of the Special Counsel to the President during the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration and was instrumental in the creation of the president’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity and the 1966 Civil Rights Act. Where did Gail Evans learn the business game? In the male-dominated world of television journalism. She began working at CNN at its inception in 1980. By the time she retired in 2001, she was its Executive Vice President. During that time she was responsible for program and talent development at all of CNN’s domestic networks overseeing national and international talk shows and the Network Guest Bookings Department, which schedules about 25,000 guests each year. Evans is currently a Visiting Professor at the Dupree School of Management at Georgia Tech whe Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com Steve Farber , California USA Steve Farber is the president of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated—an organization devoted to the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community. His book, The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership is a recipient of Fast Company magazine’s Readers’ Choice Award and was named one of the ten best business books of 2004 by the on-line resource, CEO Refresher. His second book, The Radical Edge: Stoke Your Business, Amp Your Life, and Change the World, was hailed as “a playbook for harnessing the power of the human spirit.” He is a contributor to the anthology, Leading Authorities on Business: Winning Strategies From the Greatest Minds in Business Today, and is the author of the audio series, Extreme Leadership: In Pursuit of the O.S.M. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Sarah Ferguson , * England An international personality, successful career woman and single working mother, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, is an inspiring role model whose extraordinary life is a testament to the powers of faith, resolve and resiliency. Against the backdrop of celebrity and privilege, Ferguson speaks candidly about her perils on the world stage and about her journey from near-ruin to reinvention and redemption. 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 Dennis Fitch , Illinois USA On July 19, 1989, Captain Denny Fitch was aboard United flight 232 from Denver to Chicago when the DC-10 lost all hydraulics and all flight controls. He and the crew hold the record of longest time aloft without flight controls. Captain Fitch was commended by President George Bush for his outstanding effort, poise, and courage in assisting the crew in attempting a difficult emergency landing at Sioux City, Iowa. Recognized for his extensive experience as a flight instructor and check airman, Fitch is an FAA check pilot designee and a safety consultant to NASA as a member of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel. He has been inducted in to the Aviation Hall of Fame at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. He is a sought-after inspirational and motivational speaker and has given numerous presentations to corporate aviation departments. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Ed Foreman, CPAE , Texas USA Ed Foreman leads corporate executives, worldwide, down the path of health, wealth and happiness toward a more meaningful life. His "successful daily living" message teaches business leaders how to reduce stress and anxiety, turn worry into success, and have more fun. Few speakers, if any, are better qualified to motivate, inspire and educate by their own examples than Ed Foreman. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Travis Fox, PhD , Georgia USA Travis Fox, the Prince of Sleep, is the star of HYPNOMANIA, North America's foremost hypnotic touring production. He is considered one of today's most energetic and charismatic practitioners of hypnotism. Travis Fox combines the mystic art of hypnosis with a natural comedic flair to produce an innovative stage production for audiences of all ages. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Anthony Galie , Florida USA Anthony Galie's "Hypnotic Goal-Setting" presentation will delight and astound the audience at your next conference. With actual volunteers from the audience, Tony demonstrates the power of the subconscious mind and teaches the audience valuable lessons on how visualization can help achieve their goals. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com Tim Gard, CSP , Colorado USA Tim Gard, CSP, nationally recognized humorist and authority on stress reduction through humor, has taught thousands to unlock the power of their own "Comic Vision," improving their relationships and turning adversity to their advantage. Tim has traveled both nationally and internationally for the past decade, providing his fast-paced, entertaining and informative good-humor seminars to more than 100 groups annually. In fact, his friends in Denver say they have more sightings of Elvis than they do of Tim! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Rudy Gatlin , TX USA Rudy Gatlin of the Grammy Award winning Gatlin Brothers, a performer in musical productions of Broadway shows, businessman, golfer and family man, has taken his message to the corporate and civic stage. Through his experiences as an entertainer, Rudy has learned the same practical and time-honored concepts for success that are practiced in the business environment: faith, commitment, perseverance, teamwork and working to the best of one's ability. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Mitch Gaylord , California USA Mitch Gaylord first thrilled the world over a decade ago as he led the United States men's gymnastics team to its 1984 Olympic gold medal victory. He is the first American Gymnast to receive a perfect "10" in the Olympic Games. He went on to capture an additional silver for vaulting and two bronze medals for rings and parallel bars. Since that time, Gaylord has served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and has appeared in films, television and commercials. Recognized as one who inspires, motivates and entertains, Gaylord is fast becoming one of the nation's most sought-after speakers. He is currently writing his first book. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Michael Gelb , New Mexico USA Michael J. Gelb is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning and innovative leadership. Companies like BP, Compaq and Microsoft rave about Michael's ability to relate executives and managers and speak directly to their concerns and daily needs in order to inspire their best work while dealing with ambiguity, change and uncertain conditions. Through seminars, workshops, keynotes or retreats, Michael can offer his services as a motivational speaker, dynamic creative spirit and his expertise in the study of the brain and genius-level thinking. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Paul Gertner , Pennsylvania USA For two decades, Paul Gertner has been helping a diverse roster of companies make magic a part of their marketing program. Paul Gertner will generate ideas, design displays, write scripts, create illusions and tailor presentations the likes of which you’ve never seen. When you hire Paul Gertner, you’re hiring a corporate wizard, who meets the highest professional standards. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Yossi Ghinsberg , CA USA Yossi is unique in his delivery...audiences leave with an understanding of the nature of survival and how life is to be celebrated and taken to the highest level. Yossi's international bestselling book, Jungle, reads like a novel or a movie script...this detailed account of his 20 days lost in the Amazon, has been translated into 6 languages and published in 15 countries. His recently published 2nd book, Laws of the Jungle, has a subtitle that says it all - Jaguars Don't Need Self-Help Books. Yossi challenges audiences: "The problem with life may be that it is not tough enough. When a moment of real struggle emerges, we naturally tap into our survival resources and find ourselves ready to fight. It is the day to day mundane problems that grind us." How do we rise to the challenge of living every day of our life as if it is our last? How can we bring radiating intensity to our thoughts, words and actions? Can we tap into our dormant inner resources? Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Sam Glenn , California USA Over one million people have been impacted by the wisdom, humor and inspiration of Sam Glenn. Sam has over 10 years business experience as a consultant and business owner. At one time, Sam managed over 100 sales reps throughout the U.S. and Canada. He has spoken to small business owners, real estate agencies, mortgage brokers, educational groups, professional athletic teams, and to audiences as large as 80,000. In July of 2002, Sam had one of the highest honors as a speaker. He was a closing general session speaker for the National Speakers Association. 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 Rene Godefroy , Georgia USA In 1983, Rene came to Montreal with a Haitian theater company and escaped into the United States wedged between the rear tires of a tractor-trailer. He arrived in New York with five dollars in his pocket, and two shirts and a pair of pants in his battered suitcase. In the years that followed, Rene supported himself doing hard labor for low pay. Sure in his heart that he was capable of much more, Rene taught himself English, read voraciously and dedicated himself to his grandest ambitions. Today, he is a proud American citizen, and a successful businessman, speaker and author. When the man they once called "Souyan" returned to visit Haiti, a man told him, "You are our Village Hero". Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com David Goldsmith , New York USA Over the past 20 years he has founded or co-founded eight businesses ranging from distribution to manufacturing to advertising. He has been a consultant to various industries including long distance telephone service, textile industry, computer programming, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing, and retail. Working with business owners, corporate upper and mid-level management, David has improved clients positions. 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 Bill Goss , Florida USA Bill Goss is a skilled "out-of-the-box" professional speaker and consultant who can entertain, educate and inspire you and your team - someone to leave you feeling personally and professionally fulfilled - someone who can leave you feeling like you are one of the luckiest people alive. He delivers a unique new message that will motivate and supercharge your group. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Darin Green , Minnesota USA Training is offered in 1 to 8 hour segments. Under Motivation: Reenergizing for Exceptional Performance; Responding to Conflict; Managing Difficult People; The Power of a Positive Image. Under Team Building: Converting Differences into Assets; The Power of Commitment. Under Diversity: How to Better Manage in Diversity; How to Accept & Value Diversity & Make it Work for You. Under Change: Building Flexibility & Confidence Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com 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. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Jill Griffin , Texas USA Jill Griffin is an internationally published author, business consultant and dynamic public speaker. She serves on the Board of Directors for Luby's Restaurants, a publicly held corporation with 200+ locations across the Southwest. In her early career, Jill served as senior brand manager for RJR/Nabisco's largest brand and distinguished herself as one of the youngest brand managers in the corporation's history. From RJR/Nabisco, Jill joined AmeriSuites Hotels where, as national director of sales and marketing, she was responsible for launching and expanding the new chain nationwide. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Dick Grote , Texas USA Dick Grote is one of America's most successful and best-known authors, consultants, and speakers. He specializes in leadership, performance management and building organizational excellence. Trained as an industrial engineer, he joined General Electric after college and graduated from GE's acclaimed Manufacturing Management Training Program. Dick spent a total of fifteen years with General Electric, United Air Lines and PepsiCo, the last five as Frito Lay's corporate director of training and develop-ment. There he invented the innovative "Discipline Without Punishment" performance management system, the unique approach that solves people problems with dignity and grace. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Greg Gumbel , Florida USA A veteran of sports television for almost 30 years, Greg Gumbel recently signed a new multi-year agreement with CBS and will kick off his fourth NFL season paired with former NY Giants’ quarterback, Phil Simms, as the network’s #1 lead NFL announce team. Gumbel, along with Simms, called CBS Sports’ broadcast of Super Bowl XXXV, becoming the first network broadcaster to both call play-by-play and host a Super Bowl. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Pen Hadow , Devon England Ten years ago, Pen pioneered a specialist guide service in the Arctic and Antarctic, enabling 'allegedly ordinary' people from all walks of life - men and women, young and old, novices and disabled, housewives, corporate executives and special forces - to visit these desolate, yet captivating, wilderness environments. He personally selected and prepared the expedition teams, most of whom he led himself 'on the ice'. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Gail Hahn, MA, CSP, CPRP, CLL , Arizona USA Gail Hahn, MA, CSP, CLL is a dynamic keynote speaker and team-building facilitator. She energizes individuals and organizations by mixing effectiveness with fun in high-content, high-energy interactive programs showing others how to practice safe stress, communicate and connect. Her programs enhance front lines and bottom lines by revitalizing motivation, morale, and meaning at work. She is the CEO (Chief Energizing Officer) at Fun*cilitators, and the only person in the world earning all four Certifications of Speaking Professional, Relationship Awareness Facilitator, Parks & Recreation Professional, and a Laughter Leader. As an Energy Expert she is the author of Hit Any Key To Energize Your Life and 52 Winning Ways to Have Fun at Work, and is a contributing author to 22 books including The Communication Coach II and Dancing Through Life with Guts, Grace & Gusto!. Gail inspires and engages audiences with her upbeat, experiential style as audiences laugh and learn. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Doug Hall , Ohio USA America's #1 Idea Guru (According to Inc. Magazine, A&E Top 10 and CIO Magazine.) Long before finding acclaim as the former "truth teller" judge on ABC's American Inventor," Doug began his inventing career at age 12, inventing and selling a line of magic and juggling kits. After earning a chemical engineering degree from the University of Maine he joined Procter & Gamble where he rose to the rank of Master Marketing Inventor - inventing and shipping a record 9 innovations in 12 months. Doug's the founder and CEO of the Eureka! Ranch located in Cincinnati with offices in London UK and Monterrey, Mexico. The Ranch is an "invention & research think tank" that specializes in igniting bold thinking on new products and services for corporate clients such as American Express, Ford, Nike and Walt Disney. It seems to work - the Ranch has a world-class 88% client repeat rate and survey's indicate the average American home uses 18 products or services that Doug and his team have invented or reinvented. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com Mark Victor Hansen , California USA In the area of human potential, no one is better known and more respected than Mark Victor Hansen. For more than 30 years, Mark Victor Hansen has focused solely on helping people and organizations reshape their personal vision of what’s possible. His powerful messages of possibility, opportunity, and action have helped create startling and powerful change in thousands of organizations, and millions of individuals worldwide. With his endearing charismatic style, Mark captures his audience’s attention as well as their hearts. With his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful story-telling ability, he is one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers of our time. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Keith Harrell , Arizona USA Keith Harrell is an inspiring motivational speaker who shares his message that "Attitude is Everything" with audiences around the world. His powerful message focuses on ways to meet the challenges of changing technology by understanding the power of human technology. A 14-year marketing veteran of IBM, Harrell drives others towards personal and professional success through the power of his charismatic personality, his high level of enthusiasm, and his inspirational style. His clients are a "who`s who" of corporate powerhouses, including IBM, AT&T, McDonalds, and Kodak to name a few. 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 Red Hawk , Utah USA Red Hawk has extensive experience in the areas in managing diversity and cultural understanding. He has lectured to government officials on diversity, leadership, and team building. He has also contributed to developing training videos and training materials for Alexander Consulting and Training. Hawk is a nationally known motivational keynote speaker on the topics of cultural diversity, issues of social change and structural inequality. Hawk has experience conducting complex workplace investigations, organizational problem solving, mediating employment disputes, and designing and presenting labor and employee relations training for managers and supervisors. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Lou Heckler , Florida USA With more than 25 years experience in managing, motivating, and directing others, Lou Heckler brings all his vast professional experience to bear as he energetically makes his presentations on management and motivation. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Linda Henley-Smith, BA, MA , Arizona USA For over twenty years, Linda has been educating and training diverse groups in the areas of stress management, team building, communication skills and attitude adjustment. Organizations such as Wells Fargo, Discover, US Court Systems, Charter One Bank, US West and hundreds more have been "edutained" by Linda's unique and creative style. The author of several books, including "Adjust Your Attitude and Laugh 'til the Cows Come Home," Linda will provide your group with valuable information they can use to achieve more fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com 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". Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Andy Hickman, CSP , Texas USA Andy Hickman understands the importance of growing in the midst of change which is why he is one of the most highly sought after speakers by Fortune 100 companies in America.  Prior to receiving the highest earned designation from the National Speakers Association, the Certified Motivational Speaker, Andy owned and operated three businesses simultaneously: a real estate development and construction company, a property management group, and a mortgage/finance organization.  His varied background in business provides him a unique understanding of what it takes to succeed. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Peter Hillary , Auckland New Zealand People are inspired by great adventure. And the name Hillary is synonymous with adventure. Peter Hillary is a powerful and dynamic speaker who takes his audience "with him" on one of his many extraordinary experiences: to the summit of Mt Everest; traversing Antarctica to the South Pole; feeding a pod of sharks; or making a terrifying descent of a vast vertical rock face in a vicious storm on K2. He ably connects such dramatic achievements to the challenges faced by individuals and teams striving for excellence, coping with change, and overcoming obstacles in their own fields. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Vicki Hitzges, CSP , Texas USA Looking for a speaker who’s fun? Has energy? Will make your audience laugh? You want Vicki Hitzges! Hitzges hosted TV newscasts and talk shows at Dallas affiliates for Fox, CBS and ABC. She learned to think quickly and communicate clearly talking to newsmakers like U.S. Presidents' Carter, Reagan and Bush. She so polished her skills that the National Press Club honored her with a Headliner Award for outstanding reporting ability. From TV, Vicki headed into Public Relations. One of her clients was America's foremost motivator, Zig Ziglar. Zig recognized Vicki's unique ability and quickly selected her to be one the few speakers he would personally mentor. Within three years, Vicki had been invited to speak everywhere from New England to New Zealand. Audiences around the globe rave about Vicki's rich insight and fun, energetic delivery. Your group will, too! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Sally Hogshead , Massachusetts USA Sally speaks extensively around the country for corporations and business groups. With a mix of inspiring ideas, groundbreaking research, and startling new ideas for success, Sally will motivate your group to reach its absolute maximum potential. As writer and creative director, Sally helps companies develop branded content, new media applications, and multi-platform advertising. Projects include a branded entertainment reality TV show, a corporate-sponsored book, and lifestyle branding for celebrity Boyd Coddington of American HotRod. 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. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Phillip Van Hooser, CSP , Kentucky USA As a former human resource professional in FORTUNE 500 America, Phillip Van Hooser, CSP has lived "in the trenches" where many of today's employees, managers, and business leaders find themselves struggling. With training programs built on experience, practicality and common sense, Phil addresses issues including leadership, change, team building, and service professionalism. Be challenged and guided to discover your own common sense approaches for successful leadership! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Christopher Howard , Hawaii USA Christopher Howard is an internationally acclaimed expert in Neuro Linguistic Programming and the founder of Creation Technologies(TM).Ê As C.E.O. of The Christopher Howard Companies, he is a leading resource for individuals and organizations that want to accurate their performance and create breakthrough results.Ê Chris' clients include politicians, Fortune 500 companies, recognized celebrities from both television and cinema, and thousands of individuals from all walks of life who are committed to living the lives they deserve to live. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Arthur Hull , California USA As a keynote motivational presenter, Arthur Hull is a nationally-renowned master of group facilitation. He is recognized as the father of the community drum circle movement, and is one of the leading community drum facilitators in the world. Arthur's newly released book and CD, Drum Circle Spirit: Facilitating Human Potential Through Rhythm is the culmination of his years of "rhythmical evangelism" and international group facilitation. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Suzie Humphreys , Texas USA Suzie's background is as varied as her audiences...from administrative secretary to Television Talk Show Host, to 20 years in radio. She has hobnobbed with movie stars and politicians, interviewed the great and the "near" great. She has made hundreds of commercials, done musical comedy and motion pictures. She has been fired, been broke, been disappointed, been a petrified expectant mother at 40 years old and lived her life with a passion for learning not only how to be better, but to see things differently.  Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Gordon Jackson, JD, CSP , Tennessee USA Gordon Jackson is a nationally renowned author and speaker on the subject of positive employee relations. He is the author of Unlawful Terminations and Employment-At-Will, the Law of Employer and Employee Rights Case Manual, Employment Law Desk Book and the recently completed, Coaches Encourage - Bosses Punish. Mr. Jackson is a member of the National Speakers Association and a Who's Who in Professional Speaking. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Phil Jackson , California USA Phil Jackson, who guided the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships in his nine years as head coach, returned to the basketball after a one-year sabbatical and led the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2000 NBA title in his first season as their coach. Going into the 2002-03 season, Jackson owns a career coaching record of 726-258, his .738 winning percentage being by far the best in NBA annals. He has a career playoff record of 156-54, his winning percentage of .742 also heading the list. In terms of most victories, Jackson ranks 16th in the regular season but second in the playoffs. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com David Jacobson, MSW , Arizona USA David was told arthritis would land him in a wheelchair by the time he was 30. That was when he was a 22 year old athlete who'd been blind-sided by a massive flare-up of arthritis. At 30, he bicycled the 112 mile El Tour de Tucson at a fast enough pace to finish with a silver medal. Much of that victory is attributed to using humor to cope with adversity. David's serious, yet hilarious presentation, will show you how to use humor to improve your own situation. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Jim Jacobus, CSP , Texas USA As a Trainer extraordinaire, Jim focuces on practical methods that allow companies and indivdiuals to literally EXPLODE performance effectiveness. In addtion to his powerful presentation skills, he utilizes cutting edge insights to challenge and inspire his audiences. Organizations worldwide have experienced dynamic increases in performance, teamwork and job satisfaction from his training methods. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Lyn St. James , Indiana USA When Lyn St. James completed her first Indy 500 at the age of 45, she was just the second woman in history to race in the event. Some doubted that a woman could keep up with male drivers, and St. James struggled to get the sponsorship she needed to race. She took eleventh place, and became the first woman to be selected Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Elizabeth Jeffries, CSP, CPAE , Kentucky USA Elizabeth Jeffries works with organizations that want to put their mission into action and with people who want to get more meaning from their work. Sparking her audiences with both her message and her enthusiasm, Elizabeth inspires, encourages and challenges people to live and lead from the inside out. She is known for awakening people to a sense of purpose for their work, getting people to work in alignment, challenging them to take action on new ideas with a sense of urgency, and showing them ways to be accountable to themselves, each other and to their organization. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Ann Jillian , California USA "Good Housekeeping" magazine named her one of the most admired women of the world. Her prowess extends from the world's concert halls, to feature film and the Broadway stage. She has starred in over 25 television movies, and hundreds of other television appearances. Her television movie, "The Ann Jillian Story," which recounted her victory over breast cancer, was the number one film of the season. But more importantly, it delivered Jillian's message about the hopeful side of breast cancer to millions of viewers. With the birth of her son after cancer, she now adds the title "working mom" to her impressive accomplishments. In addition, she is the President of her own production company, 9-J. 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 Willie Jolley , District of Columbia USA Les Brown calls Willie Jolley "...one of the most electrifying speakers on the planet!" Jolley is a multi-talented speaker, singer, author, and media personality whom many consider to be "one of the fastest growing motivational forces in America today." He is the host of the syndicated radio and television show, The Magnificent Motivational Minute, and is the author of the national bestseller, It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life! Jolley is an expert on change, leadership, and teambuilding. Willie Jolley not only talks a great game, he does it. As president of the National Capital Speakers Association, he doubled membership attendance and revenues in one year. He will change your organization! Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Jackie Kallen , California USA As co-star of the NBC reality show, “The Contender,” Jackie Kallen does what she loves best—interact with boxers. After 26 years in the boxing world as publicist and then manager, Kallen has been dubbed “The First Lady of Boxing. Having managed four champions, she was twice nominated as Manager of the Year. Her life story inspired the Paramount film “Against the Ropes” starring Meg Ryan. Kallen was Associate Producer of the film and made a cameo appearance. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com Craig Karges, CSP , Pennsylvania USA Craig Karges is known to millions of television viewers for his uncanny demonstrations of extraordinary phenomena, as he dazzles the mind and challenges audiences to question what is real and what is unreal. Craig is not just an entertainer, and he is much more than a speaker. He energizes, entertains, motivates, and generally "wows" his audiences by combining intuition, psychology, and illusion with audience participation. Named one of the top five variety entertainers by Performance Magazine, Craig is a Certified Speaking Professional, as designated by the National Speakers Association. His TV credits include The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Larry King Live, Roseanne, CNN Headline News, Lifetime Television, The Nashville Network, and E! Entertainment Television. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Sarano Kelley , California USA Do you live life by default instead of design? Have you been too busy to learn about NOT being too busy? Do you look for ways to jump-start lackluster performances in business, in personal relationships, in the ways you approach life in general? If so, take the challenge offered by nationally renowned corporate "coach" Sarano Kelley and let "The Game" begin. For 17 years, Sarano used aspects of The Game to spark flagging careers of Fortune 500 corporate executives and top performers. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com 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 Linda Armstrong Kelly , Texas USA Linda Armstrong Kelly challenges parents and leaders, motivates teens and team members, and lights a fire under anyone who's ever dreamed of making a difference. Delivering dynamic messages about work-life balance and personal potential, this self-made Cinderella shares a captivating life story that sweeps audiences from the Dallas projects where she grew up, to the streets of Paris where she watched her son, Lance Armstrong, astonish the world with seven consecutive Tour de France victories. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com Beverly Kirkhart , California United States For 17 years, Beverly Kirkhart had lived a storybook existence. No one, least of all her, could have predicted it would end suddenly in divorce, bankruptcy, the loss of her home and the sacrifice of the business she had built from scratch and managed for over ten years. Through the worst of it, she used to joke to friends: “At least I have my health!” Then came the devastating news: “Beverly, you have breast cancer.” This admired survivor made lemons from lemonade…and became her own hero. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speaker@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. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Barry Krauss , Indiana USA For 13 years Barry Krauss was regarded as one of the National Football League's top defensive linebackers. Today he is a successful businessman who shares his message of inspiration and motivation with audiences across the country. Barry's enthusiasm for excellence on the football field, in the boardroom and in his personal life makes his message a must for everyon Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com 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. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Rabbi Daniel Lapin , Washington USA Rabbi Daniel Lapin is a nationally renowned speaker whose personal appearances and dynamic presentations have entertained, enlightened and inspired countless audiences throughout the country. He is also a syndicated radio talk show host who is heard in 30 cities by over 50,000 listeners each week. Rabbi Daniel Lapin is uniquely gifted in his ability to help business audiences understand the basic principles of human nature. In a straightforward and entertaining fashion, he reveals the timeless tenets and psychological secrets of human motivation and leadership, and provides the tools needed to extract premium performance not only from others, but also from ourselves. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Dr. Janet Lapp, Ph.D , California USA Dr. Janet Lapp (CSP, CPAE) is an internationally known speaker and consultant who is creator and host of the award-winning CBS series Keep Well, editor of the Change Letter and author of three books: Dancing with Tigers, Plant your Feet Firmly in Mid-Air, and Positive Spin™. Her dynamic programs guide people through change in a positive and productive way. Experience the magic of Dr. Janet Lapp as she takes you with her to a world of optimism and possibilities. Born and raised in Canada, her nursing degree is from Toronto Canada and her PhD is from McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Lapp has been inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame, an honor held by fewer than 150 professional speakers worldwide. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Jim Lawless , United Kingdom United Kingdom Jim Lawless is one of the most inspiring and highly sought after speakers and coaches in Europe. He has been coaching senior level executives and teams of 5 to 6,000 facilitating their achievement of excellent results since 1999. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com Peter Legge, CSP, CPAE , British Columbia Canada Peter Legge is an inspiration to anyone who meets him! He is both an internationally acclaimed speaker, and the president and CEO of the largest magazine publishing company in Western Canada. As an acclaimed speaker his awards include induction into the Speakers' Hall of Fame by both the National Speakers Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. Peter is also the author of four popular books which have motivated thousands of people towards positive change. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com Doug Lipp , California USA Doug Lipp, an internationally acclaimed expert on customer service, leadership and diversity, motivates and challenges audiences around the world as a consultant and speaker. Doug has spent over 25 years working from the front lines to the boardrooms of corporations around the world. Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com