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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.
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Debbie Allen, CSP, CPAE , 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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Nick Arnette , California USA

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

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

Jeff is a speaker, best selling author, success coach, broadcast personality and lawyer. He heads Blackman & Associates, a results-producing business-growth firm in the Chicagoland area. Jeff's clients call him, a "business-growth specialist." For example, his customized "Referrals: Your Road to Results" learning-system, helped one financial services client generate $230 million directly from referrals, in only 23 months!
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Doc Blakely, Ph.D., CSP, CPAE , Texas USA

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

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

Kathy Brown is a dynamic keynote speaker with a passion to energize, enlighten, and inspire her audiences to make the most out of every moment. She is an award winning communicator who teaches how to create a positive emotional environment, improve communication, manage stress, and promote wellness. Kathy injects humor which becomes contagious laughter resulting in an epidemic of fun.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Jimmy Cabrera, CSP , Texas USA

Jimmy Cabrera is a dynamic and energetic speaker, riveting his audience's attention through the very last sentence. Every presentation he gives is Jimmy's unique blend of motivation and education. Jimmy learned some tough lessons early in his life. As a Hispanic he was reared in a predominately segregated community. Except for his parents, he always had the feeling that no one cared. The system certainly didn't challenge Jimmy to be expressive and think about setting goals. He experienced steady, bitter rejection and prejudice from a society that labeled him "different." Eventually he realized that although you cannot forget the past and the pain, you can forgive, learn from, stand firm, and move on. Dealing with and overcoming his damaged emotions, Jimmy learned how to turn the negatives he experienced into positive learning experiences.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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James Castrission , California USA

On November 13 2007, James and Justin departed Forster, Australia to embark on a journey that no other had ever achieved...62 days later, they arrived in New Plymouth, New Zealand James Castrission and Justin Jones kayaked 2074miles, braved 34 foot2 swells, howling winds, endured severe food and sleep deprivation and adverse winds and currents. They became the first kayakers to cross the Tasman Sea and the longest transoceanic double kayak expedition. Staggering upon the shores of New Zealand, the adventurers were sunburnt, bearded, underweight, and physically and mentally wasted…but most of all happy to be alive.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Bob Davies , California USA

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

Dr. Mark DeVolder is recognized as one of North America's leading Transition Specialists. As an expert in the dynamics of change, Mark reveals strategies that will produce dramatic results for your organization.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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 , Tennessee 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.
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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.
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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.
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Byron Embry , Colorado USA

Before playing Baseball professionally, like any kid born with a handicap, Byron T. Embry wanted to be considered normal by his friends at school and in his neighborhood. However, anytime he uttered a word, his horrendous speech impediment made him stick out of the crowd. After one of the most humiliating moments in his life he knew he needed help. “I wanted to be a TV weatherman more than anything on earth. My high school science teacher brought in my favorite TV weatherman to speak. It was about to be the most exciting day of my life. After telling him I wanted to be a meteorologist the unthinkable happened. A kid stood up and said, “You will never be a weatherman. By the time you spit the words out that a tornado is coming, it would have already hit and killed 50 people! ” The class burst into laughter and I almost broke into tears” says Byron. Some people would have taken the humiliation to heart and let it break them, but not Byron. It brought out his drive to be well spoken and conquer his limita
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bob Eubanks , California USA

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

For 21 years, Ed held the American record of 84 days in space. During his mission on Skylab, America's first space station, he also worked outside for over 15 hours during three different space walks. In his 14-year NASA career, Ed supported the Apollo 12 crew and was their communicator while they explored the moon. He earned Air Force wings and logged over 2,200 hours in high-performance aircraft, 100 hours in helicopters, and 2017 hours in space.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Adrian Gostick , Utah USA

Adrian Gostick is the author of several bestselling books on corporate culture, including the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller
The Carrot Principle. He also wrote the bestsellers The Integrity Advantage and The 24-Carrot Manager.  Adrian Gostick's research on employee engagement has been called a “must read for modern-day managers” by Larry King of CNN, “fascinating,” by Fortune magazine and “admirable and startling” by the Wall Street Journal.  Adrian Gostick’s books have been translated into 20 languages and are sold in more than 50 countries around the world.
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 , California 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

Mia Hamm , California USA

Mia Hamm is recognized as the world's best all-around women's soccer player and one of the most popular female athletes in history. The all-time leading international scorer, for men and women, Hamm led the Olympic team to a gold medal in 1996 and a silver medal in 2000. In 1991, she was the youngest player on the World Championship team, and in 1999, she led the team to another World Cup win. Hamm also helped form the Women's United Soccer Association. As a founding player, she currently leads the league?s Washington Freedom team. Admired for her athletic ability, sportsmanship, determination and commitment, she has been named one of People magazines "50 Most Beautiful People."
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

Todd Huston , Oklahoma USA

Todd Huston knows how to overcome incredible challenges. When his legs got caught in the propeller of a boat at age 14, his life was radically changed. He battled to keep his legs with numerous surgeries, but bone disease eventually forced him to have one leg amputated. Todd became a psychotherapist and clinical director of the Amputee Resource Center in California. He also worked in psychiatric hospitals for adults, adolescents and children. He used his professional skills and personal experiences to help patients achieve more in their lives. He also trained health-care professionals in working with individuals coping with disabilities.
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

Jim Jackson , Nevada USA

Fueled by his 25 years of executive leadership and sales experience, Jim Jackson inspires others to take risks and enables them to out-perform expectations with insights from his Awesome Power of the Harley Attitude event. Jim's fun and positive style combined with rich stories and thought provoking content lets him relate and inspire his audience, offering them the skills necessary to thrive in the ever-changing global economy.
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

Effective leaders are made, not born. Skills can be learned. Talent can be developed. Relationships can be deepened. Sometimes we just need someone to help us. That’s where professional development comes in. That’s where Elizabeth Jeffries comes in. Elizabeth is a seasoned professional with expertise in developing people. She’s been challenging, encouraging, and coaching executives and high potential managers for over twenty years. She knows people. She understands how to get the best from them. From the platform as a keynote speaker, to the classroom as a seminar leader, and from the conference room as a facilitator, to the executive office as a coach, she’s worked with CEOs, vice presidents, directors, and managers across the country.
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

Justin Jones , California USA

On November 13 2007, James and Justin departed Forster, Australia to embark on a journey that no other had ever achieved...62 days later, they arrived in New Plymouth, New Zealand James Castrission and Justin Jones kayaked 2074miles, braved 34 foot2 swells, howling winds, endured severe food and sleep deprivation and adverse winds and currents. They became the first kayakers to cross the Tasman Sea and the longest transoceanic double kayak expedition. Staggering upon the shores of New Zealand, the adventurers were sunburnt, bearded, underweight, and physically and mentally wasted…but most of all happy to be alive.
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
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Jack LaLanne , California USA

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

Steven Lloyd , Texas USA

"Steven Lloyd is one of those rare people who come along only a few times in your life. He has the ability, education, training, and skill to catch your attention, hold you gently in the palm of his hand and sculpt you into a better person both professionally and personally. His marketing, sales, and business knowledge are only exceeded by his ability to transfer the information, ideas, techniques, and skills to a massive audience and yet make each person feel as if he is speaking to just you. He is truly a Human Engineer that will benefit your life and career for years to come from just one meeting. If your calendar and budget can only accommodate one speaker this year, you really need to experience Steven Lloyd." -- Dave Stone The Stone Institute
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Vince Lombardi Jr. , Washington USA

Vince Lombardi has a clear and inspiring message to share about the qualities found in winners and high performance people and organizations. As the son of the late Vincent T. Lombardi, one of the greatest football coaches in the history of the sport, Vince's early years were spent in an atmosphere full of personal power and achievement. As a young man, he earned a law degree and maintained a private practice while serving in the Minnesota Legislature. In 1975, Vince made the jump from law and politics to professional football when he joined the Seattle Seahawks as Assistant to the General Manager. He went on to become the Assistant Executive Director of the NFL Management Council and later, led two United States Football League teams as President and General Manager.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Bob Love , Illinois USA

For seven straight years Bob Love was the Chicago Bulls' highest scorer, setting a team record of 25.8 points per game! However, in spite of his success on the court, Love was unable to do something most people take for granted - talking without stuttering. After retiring from basketball, he tried for seven years to find a steady job and in 1984 was hired as a dishwasher at Nordstrom's for $4.45 per hour. Working six months in a row without a day off, Love was noticed by Nordstrom's owner who offered to pay for speech therapy. The rest is history. After representing Nordstrom's, Love made his way back to the Bulls and is now director of community relations.
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George Ludwig , Illinois USA

George Ludwig shows audiences how to piggy-back and profit from the exponential benefits of personal peak performance (THE BOLD ZONE©) with super sales mastery (CRACKING THE CODE©). The synergy of the two creates a red hot, laser-sharp, competitive edge that today's audiences demand. Each of George's programs stands alone in delivering extraordinary advantages to individuals and corporations across the United States. Combined, they translate into unparalleled, life-changing, money-making, bottom line benefits.
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James Maas, Ph.D , New York USA

Nearly every American is sleep deprived, although most of us do not realize the profound consequences for thinking, performance and lifespan. Using dramatic media, Dr. James Maas demonstrates how the different stages of nocturnal sleep determine daytime functioning, what happens to performance when you don’t get enough sleep, how to determine your individual sleep requirement, and proven strategies for obtaining a great night's sleep. The information provided in "Power Sleep: Preparing your Mind for Peak Performance," will increase your daytime alertness, psychological mood, productivity, creativity and quality of life. Dr. Maas is the nation’s leading sleep educator, and recipient of the American Psychological Association's Distinguished Teaching Award. He is Professor, Weiss Presidential Fellow, and past Chairman of Psychology, at Cornell University. Dr. Maas makes frequent appearances on such programs as ABC's 20/20, NBC's Nightly News, and Oprah!
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Warren Macdonald , Alberta Canada

April 1977 redefined life’s boundaries for Warren Macdonald. At 31 years of age, Warren spent two days alone pinned under a one-ton boulder after a freak rock fall on Hinchinbrook Island in Northern Australia. He survived, only to undergo the amputation of both legs at mid thigh… Just ten months later he displayed the courage he now shares with audiences worldwide, successfully summiting first Cradle Mountain then Federation Peak, Australia’s toughest mountain summit!
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Harvey Mackay , Minnesota USA

 Pepsi Cola Company
"Phenomenal! Superb! Harvey Mackay stunned the audience with his keen understanding of the feel and pulse of our business. Mackay effortlessly proved he knew our industry inside and out, and then just shot their lights out! Truly a one-of-a-kind speaker"

Sun Microsystems
"Right on target; a bull's eye-the most successful sales meeting we've ever held."

IBM
"Outstanding," "terrific" and "encore" were just a few of the comments made-you crafted a personal message to our clients and it came across loud and clear."

The Learning Annex
"I've produced more than 10,000 seminars. You're the best in the business-the Joe DiMaggio of
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Jim MacLaren , California USA

Jim MacLaren is an actor, motivational speaker, retired professional athlete and writer. His uncanny ability to articulate his life story with humor and compassion invites others to reach for the best in themselves. Just short of forty years old, Jim lives his life pushing limitations – using challenge to deepen his capacity to live and appreciate life more fully.
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Barry Maher , California USA

From his early days as a world-class salesperson, Barry Maher has become a highly successful keynote speaker and consultant to over 300 companies. Selling Power magazine declared, "To his powerful and famous clients, Barry Maher is simply the best sales trainer in the business." And it soon became apparent that the strategies that were so effective in helping salespeople succeed worked every bit as well with non-sales people. And that became the basis of his keynote Filling the Glass and the subsequent book of the same name. His clients include ABC/Capital Cities, Southwestern Bell, Time-Warner, Budget Rent a Car, and the American Management Association.
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Joe Malarkey , Oklahoma USA

Joe Malarkey is a one-man-show that provides a laugh every eleven seconds (yes, we counted) and closes with a memorable and powerful message of facing and overcoming fear in our lives and careers. Joe Malarkey is a tested, proven program that consistently delivers. Joe has been a hit with hundreds of company and association audiences, from six thousand insurance top performers at the Million Dollar Round Table to a small CEO retreat.
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Henry Marsh , Utah USA

In 1988, Henry Marsh became the second American male runner to make four Olympic teams. He culminated his career with 13 straight years as one of the top ten 3,000 meter steeplechase runners in the world including three years as number one in the world (the only American ever). Henry has become a renown motivational speaker on the following topics: The dynamics of behavioral change, leadership, team building, sales, managing change, and personal productivity. Henry's client's have included such companies as IBM, AT&T, Intel, Rubbermaid, General Motors, Nations Bank, Nike, the NCAA, Rockwell International, Principle Financial Group, Arby's, MCI, and the U.S. Air Force.
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Sarita Maybin , California United States

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

The speaker who can arrive by parachute! As a World Record and North Pole skydiver, Jim helps people and organizations improve performance by becoming better risk-takers. Jim's extensively customized presentations center on the importance of stepping out of our comfort zone, taking thoughtful and constructive risks and responding effectively to fear. Organizations including Hewlett-Packard, Andersen Consulting, Pacific Bell, Sun Microsystems, Siemens, Bank of America, Clorox, ADP and the American Payroll Association have all been exceedingly pleased with Jim's presentations.
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Glenn McIntyre , California USA

As a young police officer, Glenn McIntyre’s life was forever altered when he was hit by an impaired driver, leaving him a paraplegic by breaking his back in 17 places. Through eight months of hospital-ization and intolerable pain, Glenn had to learn to endure, overcome and then excel at life again. And he did! Not only did Glenn return to law enforcement for another 14 years, he also became a much sought after professional speaker, an instructor at California State University Northridge and a top-ten nationally ranked wheelchair tennis competitor.
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Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE , California USA

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

Michael McKinley, CSP, CPAE, past president of the National Speakers Association. Mike consistently gets rave reviews for his upbeat style. For more than 20 years, meeting planners have hired him for the fun and paid him for the content. Mike believes if he can get his audiences laughing, he can get them learning. His fun-loving delivery carries a serious message that fits the unique needs of each audience. Mike`s programs are usually delivered to business groups and the bottom line is increased productivity and profitability.
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Peter McLaughlin , Colorado USA

Peter's programs stem from cutting-edge information on peak performance, including his recent research into the exciting new field of Positive Psychology. But what truly distinguishes Peter’s presentations is the way he communicates his message. Peter has a unique ability to deliver an intelligent and professional program, and to do it with the passion and humor that seizes audience attention and motivates people to make positive change. Audience participants love it! They come away with a re-inspired commitment to perform at their best, and the concrete tools to grow, develop, and win. Peter offers the following topics in keynote presentations, half-day seminars, and full-day training programs:
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David McNally , Minnesota USA

David McNally has enjoyed an international business career which has included assignments in South Africa, Europe and the South Pacific. He is now the president of a consulting and training corporation whose mission is to provide people with the inspiration, knowledge and skills to perform at their best. David is the author of the best-selling book, EVEN EAGLES NEED A PUSH - Learning to Soar in a Changing World. 'Even Eagles' has been translated into five different languages and made into a film that has been released in over twenty countries. Both book and film are regarded as motivational classics.
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Frank Miles , California USA

A professional variety comedian with numerous television and Las Vegas credits, Frank Miles died in a hang gliding accident and was revived by emergency room doctors. Courage - he suddenly realized - isn't facing death in daredevil pursuits, it's facing life. After a full recovery, Frank left the safety of his familiar career and embarked on a new adventure. Using comic monologues, juggling, music and magic, he created hilarious visual metaphors to illustrate the simple truths that free us from self-imposed limits. Frank has been honored with laughter and standing ovations from crowds of more than 14,000 people.
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Sue Miller , Texas USA

Sue Miller is a professional speaker, business owner, courseware author and consultant. She began Miller Training & Consulting in 1995 delivering customized training to improve employee performance and morale. Sue believes that people are most productive when they feel utilized and are valued for their unique contributions.
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Will Miller, Ph.D , New York USA

An ordained minister. A psychotherapist. A stand-up comedian. Dr. Will Miller knows how to juggle careers and even personalities. He earned his four graduate degrees while headlining clubs and theaters across the country as a stand-up comedian. He brings audiences a practical, yet humorous perspective to the life-balance blues. By incorporating comedic routines into his thoughtful observations on life and stress, he helps his audiences to step back and laugh at the daily challenges of life and to take away practical tips. A frequent guest on a variety of television shows, including Larry King and Rosie O’Donnell , Will has also been profiled on NBC’s Dateline and in People magazine. He is a contributor to Entertainment Weekly and was a spokesperson for the National Institute of Mental Health. Will hosted his own talk show, The Other Side, on NBC and was the on-air spokesperson for Nick-At-Night for six years. His books include "Why We Watch: Killing the Gilligan Within" and his newest, "Refrigerat
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Dan Millman , California USA

Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. His books, including The Journeys of Socrates, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, and The Life You Were Born to Live have inspired millions of readers in 29 languages. Dan's keynotes, seminars, and trainings have influenced people from all walks of life and all ages, including leaders in the fields of health, psychology, education, business, politics, sports, entertainment, and the arts.
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LuAn Mitchell-Halter , California USA

Number one woman entrepreneur in Canada, LuAn Mitchell is recognized as one of the leading female entrepreneurs in the world. She has been the helm of Mitchell's Gourmet Foods Inc., one of Canada's largest pork and food processors, since October, 1998.
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W Mitchell, CSP, CPAE , Colorado USA

Challenge. We all face challenges of varying degrees every day, whether it's professional or personal, large or small, immediate or over time. And change--some invited, some unasked for--is our biggest challenge. The title of W Mitchell's newest book is also his philosophy on life -- "It's not what happens to you...it's what you do about it." This expert on taking responsibility for change shows his audiences not only how to gain perspective, but how to cope, and even better, to prosper with personal and professional change.
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Judi Moreo , AZ USA

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

Peggy Morrow is a speaker,author, consultant and president of her own training and development firm, Peggy Morrow & Associates, specializing in highly customized speeches, seminars, workshops, retreats and facilitations. For over twenty years she has served such clients as The NFL Houston Texans, Rice University, JP MorganChase, The Houston Astros, NASA, Compaq, Continental Airlines, The Texas Medical Center, Southern Gas Association, Kroger, International Customer Service Association, Enron, Home Depot, Louisiana Superdome, American Institute of CPA's and others. Peggy is a regular contributor to Inc Magazine's Web page, Inc.com, in their customer service section
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Mark Moseley , Virginia USA

In his presentation Mark shows his audiences that they can succeed in business and in their organizations by applying the same rules that have served him so well-hard work, commitment, team spirit and endurance. Although Mark has addressed a wide variety of organizations, his forte lies in motivating sales and marketing groups, and our future leaders through schools and youth organizations.
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Leslie Mouton , Texas USA

Leslie is an inspirational motivational speaker and has touched lives all across the country. Leslie is an anchor and reporter at KSAT-12 in San Antonio, Texas. She has covered many stories during her career, but in October 2000 she began reporting on the most important story of her life. Her own.
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Tony Mowbray , California USA

The "Power of Commitment" enabled Tony Mowbray to become the fastest Australian to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world. This 181-day, record-breaking adventure required total focus and unswerving self-belief. Imagine! Tony demonstrates how it is the people that decide to cross the "finish line" with the same dedication, determination and enthusiasm that they had way back at the "start line", on any project, challenge or goal, that make the difference in their lives, and the lives of those around them. They are the 100 "percenters", and Tony takes the audience there.
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Jean Rupp Murray , Oregon USA

Jean's Write Communications offers workshops and seminars in effective business writing and communication skills - helping people meet recent mandates to write in plain English. She teaches business professionals--from the mail room to the board room--to communicate clearly, concisely, and simply for increased impact and readability.
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Karel Murray , Iowa USA

Karel works with organizations that want to make high content programs more memorable through the use of humor and storytelling. By focusing her topics on everyday issues related to career and life, her stories emerge to teach a lesson as well as tickle your funny bone.
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Kurt Muse , Virginia USA

Kurt Muse was born in the United States into a family of citizen soldiers whose roots date back to the Revolutionary War. His family lived first in Cuba and eventually settled in Panama, where they began a printing and graphic arts business. After graduation from college in the U. S., Kurt spent a time in the Army and then returned with his new wife to Panama to work in the family business. The war in Vietnam was over, and no one had any idea that their quiet and perfectly ordinary civilian life would evolve into one of the most heroic episodes in recent American military and foreign policy history.
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Story Musgrave , Florida USA

Story Musgrave was born in 1935 on a dairy farm in Stockbridge, MA. He was in the forests alone at 3 and by 5 floated his homebuilt rafts on the rivers. He rode combines at 5, drove trucks and tractors at 10 and when alone in remote fields, repaired them by 13. Story never finished school, ran off to Korea with the U.S. Marines where he was an aircraft electrician and an engine mechanic. He started flying with the Marines and over the next 55 years accumulated 18,000 hours in over 160 aircraft. He is a parachutist with over 800 freefalls. He has 7 graduate degrees in math, computers, chemistry, medicine, physiology, literature and psychology. He has been awarded 20 honorary doctorates. He was a part-time trauma surgeon during his 30 year astronaut career.
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Maye Musk, MS, RD , New York USA

Maye Musk, author, speaker, counselor and fashion model helps people look and feel fantastic through improved eating habits, increased activity and making a little extra effort to enhance your image. With careful thought and minimal planning, you can look forward to your days with increased energy and a healthier attitude. Confusion about food choices will be easier once you know the newest research on how to improve your health, slow down aging, supplements, additives, fiber, fat, entertaining, alcohol, caffeine, water and salt.
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Blake Mycoskie , California USA

With just a small daily journal in his pocket and a humble entrepreneurial past, Blake Mycoskie traveled to Argentina not knowing that in less then a year he would be at the helm of a company that would take the country by storm. He has been recently featured in Time Magazine, Vogue, and the LA Times for his innovative approach to business and service.
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John Naber , California USA

One of today's top motivational speakers, Olympic Gold Medalist John Naber is also one of America's leading television analysts, commentators, and hosts, providing viewers with unique and entertaining perspectives on the "behind-the-scenes" stories of today's most exciting athletes. He is the author of Awaken the Olympian Within: Stories from America's Greatest Olympic Motivators. He has covered six Olympics including the Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, and has served as the play-by-play host on ABC's Wide World of Sports. As an Olympian, Naber captured four gold medals, one silver, and broke four world records. As a speaker, he shows audiences how goal setting, persistence, and attitude can make a major difference in realizing one's dreams.
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John Neal , Hertfordshire England

John is a psycho-physiologist with a unique background in elite sport and business excellence. He is a faculty member at Ashridge Business School and programme director of "Business Lessons from Sport" and consultant to London, Cranfield and Henley Business schools. He specializes in coaching, motivation, leadership, team development and personal performance. John was Fitness and Academy Director to Middlesex C.C.C for nine years and advisor to the England & West Indies Cricket Boards and the International Cricket Conference. John is currently psychophysiologist at M.C.C - Lords Cricket Ground.
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Dr. Bob Nelson, Ph.D , California USA

Dr. Bob Nelson is sought after around the world as one of the leading authorities on energizing, motivating, and inspiring employees to new peaks of performance. Dr. Nelson’s natural energy and charisma on the speaking stage — combined with years of hands-on business and management experience, and practical examples — rivets audience’s attention and creates positive and immediate change. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Nelson has delivered thousands of speeches and has worked with a wide variety of clients, including most Fortune 500 firms. As a speaker, Dr. Nelson provides a unique blend of insight, application, and inspiration that motivates listeners to want to improve. Both thoughtful and thought-provoking, Dr. Nelson intertwines examples, stories, research, group activities and humor to make his points and engage audiences of all types and sizes. Dr. Nelson has sold 3 million books on management and employee motivation, including 1001 Ways to Reward Employees (now in its 52nd printing),<
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Olivia Newton-John , California USA

Grammy Award-winner Olivia Newton-John catapulted into movie stardom with her momentous portrayal of Sandy in Grease. Her musical contributions helped to make it the most successful movie musical soundtrack in history. Among other admirable accomplishments, the “Physical” songstress co-founded the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, and she has defeated breast cancer. Newton-John continues to be an advocate for the fight against breast cancer, and has been named Woman of the Year by the American Red Cross. She gives back to the community as much as she can, and works towards the benefit of others in all situations in life.
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Doug Nielsen , Utah USA

Doug Nielsen has been instrumental in assisting thousands of individuals overcome self-imposed limitations and accelerate personal achievement. Doug infuses his audiences with energy and enthusiasm. In working with him, participants learn how to gain control of their lives and develop the motivation to consistently succeed personally and professionally.
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Deborah Norville , New York USA

Two time EMMY award winner Deborah Norville marks a decade hosting INSIDE EDITION. The veteran newswoman joined the nation’s longest running syndicated newsmagazine in March 1995, with ratings jumping 15% the week she joined the series. Now the nation’s top-rated syndicated newsmagazine, Norville has been credited with bringing new strength and respect to the program. Since joining Inside Edition, Norville has handled a variety of assignments including the first interview with Paula Jones since her lawsuit then-President Bill Clinton. She has reported from Cali, Colombia, the scene of a devastating crash of an American Airlines jet and traveled to Hawaii for the first national interview with Bethany Hamilton, the young surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack.
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Brian O'Malley, CSP , Colorado USA

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

Peggy O'Neill is a dynamic professional speaker, author, coach and advocate for positive living who just happens to be a little person, standing 3’8” tall. A certified psychotherapist, Peggy’s keen insights, passion for evolving human life and uncanny ability to connect with and elevate students have made her a popular presenter throughout the USA.
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Maureen O'Toole , California USA

Maureen O'Toole is widely regarded worldwide as the greatest female water polo player of all time. Maureen began her water polo career 23 years ago at Wilson High School in Long Beach, California playing on a boys water polo team because there was not a girls team. At age 17 she joined the U.S. Women's National Team. From 1978 to 1994 she was a constant figure on the National Team; only exception was 1991 when she gave birth to the joy of her life, her daughter Kelly.
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Vince Papale , New Jersey USA

In 1976, Vince Papale was working as a school teacher and a part-time bartender. Philadelphia Eagles' then -rookie head coach Dick Vermeil held a press conference and invited some locals, including Vince, who was a former track star, to a workout. The rest is history. Vince showed up at the workout and ran a 4.5 40-yard dash, a world-class time! Coach Vermeil offered Vince a contract on the spot, but this 30-year-old walk-on still had to make the team. Vince overcame tremendous odds to become the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL. He eventually became a team captain and played in the NFL for four years. He was voted Man of the Year by the Eagles in 1978, for his many charitable activities and honored by the NFL. His story is the inspiration for the movie INVINCIBLE which hit theatres on August 25th, 2006 to rave reviews.
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Dr. Joseph Parent, Ph.D , California USA

Dr. Joe Parent has coached the mental game in golf, business and life for over 25 years. A distinguished PGA TOUR Instructor, he has attracted such clients as Vijay Singh, recent # 1 golfer in the world rankings, Masters Champion and twice PGA Champion. Dr. Joe is the author of the bestselling ZEN GOLF: Mastering the Mental Game (Doubleday). Golf Digest reviews describe it as “Soothing and enlightening, entertaining and provocative, here is a book that is highly original and exciting. Destined to become a classic.”
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Nando Parrado , Montevideo Uruguay

Nando Parrado, the Survivor of the Andes. His, is a story that many will recognize, but few have an opportunity to hear first hand. Nando Parrado recounts the extraordinary tale of how he and 15 of his teammates survived for 72 brutal days after their plane crashed into the frozen Andes Mountains over 30 years ago. It remains one of the paramount survival stories of all time.
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J.P. Pawliw-Fry, Ph.D , Ontario Canada

Dr. Pawliw-Fry is an author, columnist, and performance coach. He is one of the world's most highly requested speakers on the subject of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). He teaches his audiences the principles of emotional intelligence and high performance, using cutting-edge research and personal stories from the world of sports and business. He inspires them to take their careers, businesses, and personal lives to the next level. A graduate of Queen's University, Dr. Pawliw-Fry also trained at Harvard Medical School's Mind Body Medical Institute and the Stress Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.
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Carlo Pellegrini , New York USA

Since 1996, Carlo Pellegrini, motivational speaker, business strategist and master juggler, has been helping corporations communicate a message of accelerating change through his uniquely crafted programs. Attendees around the world at conferences, meetings, executive retreats, training seminars and large scale events (1,000 + attendees) have changed their beliefs about how they can make change happen - on the spot.
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Dave Pelzer , California USA

Dave Pelzer, best-selling author of A Child Called "It," The Lost Boy, and A Man Named Dave, is a living testament to resilience, faith in humanity, and personal responsibility. These qualities helped him to endure and overcome one of the most severe child abuse cases in the history of California, and throughout his life, Pelzer has been fiercely determined to better himself and achieve his dreams - no matter what the odds.
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Debra Peppers, Ph.D , Missouri USA

Having lost over 100 pounds and working on her doctorate to become "Dr. Peppers", Debra challenges audiences to look at all the "roads" in their lives and inspires them to transform "Stumbling Blocks into Stepping Stones" as she has done. Debra incorporates her own personal story of "shame to fame" and how she became an outstanding educator of 25 years, author, mentor, university instructor and current host of a daily three-hour radio program entitled "Talk From the Heart, with Debra Peppers".
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Ian Percy, CSP , Arizona USA

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

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

Debra`s experiential seminars are on goal achievement and communications skills. She teaches others what it takes to achieve their goals. She is writing her book-The 7 Steps for Goal Success. Debra has been in the upper 1/2 % income bracket for 10 years because of her ability to achieve her goals. Debra teaches the "how-to`s" in establishing rapport, be an effective listener, and ask questions that will elicit quality information. She is also a trainer at Tony Robbins` events. She has been presenting for over 19 years.
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Tonya Pinkins , New York USA

Oprah describes Tonya Pinkins as one of the "Ten Women in America Who Will Take Your Breath Away in 2004." This Tony Award winning actress and modern day Renaissance woman is the star of Tony Kushner's ("Angels in America") critically acclaimed, hit Broadway musical "Caroline, or Change." For her portrayal of "Caroline," Pinkins has been nominated for the "Best Actress in a Musical" Tony again this year. A single mother of four who also plays "'Livia Frye Cudahy" on the ABC daytime drama, "All My Children," Pinkins made her mark on stage as "Sweet Anita" in "Jelly's Last Jam," for which she received a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle and Clarence Derwent Award and starred in "Play On!" and "The Wild Party."
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Rick Pitino , Kentucky USA

Rick Pitino is one of the most brilliant minds in basketball coaching. Mr. Pitino is known for getting his players to believe in themselves, instilling the desire to succeed and driving his players to overachieve. Pitino is an accomplished author, producing such books as the best seller "Success Is A Choice" and "Lead to Succeed." Aside from his hoops prowess, Pitino has achieved success off the court as well in such realms as broadcasting, publishing, motivational speaking and horse racing.
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Charlie Plumb , California USA

Captain Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis and went on to fly the F-4 Phantom jet on 74 successful combat missions over North Vietnam. On his 75th mission, with only five days before he was to return home, Plumb was shot down, captured, tortured, and imprisoned in an 8 foot x 8 foot cell. He spent the next 2,103 days as a Prisoner Of War in communist prison camps.
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Vince Poscente , Texas USA

An unforgettable story! At the age of 26, a recreational skier at best, Vince Poscente decided to act on his dream of becoming an Olympic athlete. He chose the sport of speed skiing and at the age of 30, Vince was vying for Gold in the Winter Olympics! A peak performance strategist and an author with his Masters in Organizational Management, Vince's presentations provide audiences with a series of proven strategies that carry a powerful message: Do What the Competition is Not Willing To Do.
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Nido Qubein , North Carolina USA

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

Mike Rayburn is an award-winning speaker and entertainer with a truly unique presentation. Known as the Worlds’ Funniest Guitar Virtuoso, Mike uses his astounding guitar creations, uproarious songs and presentation skills to encourage, challenge and inspire his audiences to step beyond their perceived limitations. Mike draws from a wealth of life experiences as an adventurer, comedian, published songwriter, author, philanthropist, and father, to deliver an after-dinner or keynote presentation which is completely energizing and entertaining. Featured in Newsweek, USA Today, Billboard, Gig, and on the nationally acclaimed and syndicated “Bob and Tom” radio show, Mike has received standing ovations at all 3 of his Carnegie Hall performances. He is the only entertainer ever voted “America’s Campus Entertainer of the Year” 3 out of 4 years in a poll of more than 5300 colleges nationwide.
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Chuck Reaves, CSP, CPAE , Georgia USA

Chuck is a former top salesperson from AT&T. Out of 1100 salespeople, Chuch was their highest producer. He was promoted to sales manager and then left the world's largest corporation to form one of the smallest, Twenty-One Associates. His first book, "The Theory of 21," has been translated into Japanese. His newest book, "Never Take Money From a Stranger," teaches how to ask for whatever you want and get it.
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Gabrielle Reece , California USA

Gabrielle Reece is a volleyball player, model, and commercial spokesperson who is staking a claim in the publishing world. As a student at Florida State University, Reece majored in communications, and the education has come in handy. Reece wrote articles for Elle magazine, and in 1997 she began a regular feature column in Sports for Women, a magazine for female athletes.
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Marcia Reynolds, MA, MEd , Arizona USA

Marcia's training experience spans seventeen years working for multinational high tech and health care corporations. She now operates her own firm delivering training in Europe and Asia as well as across the US. Her greatest success story is transforming a company culture from near-bankruptcy to stock market success in less than three years. Clients include MicroAge, Micro-Rel, Chase Manhattan, Phoenix Insurance, and the Mayo Clinic.
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Mary Robinson Reynolds, M.S , New Hampshire U.S.A.

Recognized as having been one of the highest ranked trainers for National Seminar Group, Mary is a leading expert in Communication and Change. Before branching out as an entrepreneur, Mary developed continuing education programs for Portland Sate University in Oregon and served as a counselor and educator in the public school system. Mary knows how to get results that are exceptional and progressive.
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Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE , Arizona USA

For the multitudes who have heard her speak, Naomi's warm exuberance, vivacious presence and ability to stimulate her audiences to achieve new levels of professional and personal growth have made her "A Remembered Experience". Highy in demand, Naomi speaks extensively as a keynoter at association meetings, conventions and seminars, delivering her much-sought-after insights and techniques on leadership, personal and corporate empowerment, successful team development, motivation and interpersonal communication skills, and change and growth to thousands of people annually.
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Tim Richardson, CSP, MS , Tennessee USA

Tim Richardson, MS, CSP, works with sales professionals to help them increase sales, grow their business, and have a balanced meaningful life. His "Success by Choice, Not by Chance" program shows top performers how to's for obtaining higher levels of success and significance. He's a perfect fit for insurance agents, real estate sales people, direct selling organizations, and anyone beaten down by the demands of a selling professional. Derald Roth, an executive with the largest Insurance Company in North American recently wrote, "Tim delivered his customized program with such great humor it made me think he was a former standup comedian!". Gerri Lemen, GTE Federal Credit Union Branch Manager wrote: "I have heard many other motivational speakers, including Ken Blanchard, Tony Tobbins, Zig Ziglar, and have read the works of Covey, Carlson, and Mandino, and I think Tim is one of the best!"
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Pat Richie , California USA

Pat Richie is president and founder of a sports leadership firm that offers teamwork and leadership consulting and specializes in professional and university sports teams as well as corporate clients. He was the Executive Director of Bold Assurance (a national training organization) 2000-2001.
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Billy Riggs , California USA

Like his professional speaking peers, Billy Riggs' message has the enduring power to change lives. This is where any similarity with other speakers ends! Billy graphically illustrates his messages by skillfully weaving humor, audience participation, and world-class illusions into one seamless presentation. Some are great speakers, others are great illusionists... Billy Riggs is both! Billy has been booked for pure entertainment by some and pure message by others. Most clients request a fun-filled and highly entertaining program mix with a solid message and lots of take home value. Audiences will be riveted to their seats one minute and rolling in the aisles with laughter the next. They'll talk about Billy's programs for years to come!
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Pat Riley , Florida USA

President and head coach of The Miami Heat, Pat Riley posted 50-plus win seasons in 14 seasons, which is unprecedented in the NBA. Pat concluded his 15th season with a 859-360 career record, a sizzling .705 mark. Having addressed over 500 corporations, associations, and colleges, Pat Riley has gained the respect and admiration of meeting planners nationwide. Pat's willingness to learn key goals and objectives of your group will have you (and your attendees) not only motivated, but inspired to act. Your audience will be treated like a team - dedicated to a common goal - and their comments to you afterwards will reflect Riley's passion for excellence.
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Ted Robinson , California USA

Ted Robinson is currently in his fourth season as the television and radio play-by-play voice of the New York Mets. Prior to joining the Mets, he was the radio and television voice of the San Francisco Giants for nine years and, previous to that, the voice of the Minnesota Twins and Oakland A’s. Ted has also broadcast numerous other sporting events, including the last four Olympics for NBC, Wimbledon and U. S. Open Tennis as well as the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
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Dave Rodney , Alberta Canada

Dave is not just a climber, speaker, and writer; he has also earned a number of degrees, worked in 3rd world countries, served as an educator & administrator in three countries, and built his own business (SpiritQuest Enterprises, Inc.). His still photography, videography, & written work have been utilized around the world (including National Geographic; Oprah; North American, European and African National Broadcast Companies; North American Corporations; North American and European books and texts), & he has been interviewed across the globe--but what he is most proud of are the rewards he has gained from service with charitable, educational, civic and corporate organizations! His moving, multi-disciplined, multi-media presentations will empower you to scale your "mountains" with integrity; and you will walk away from the event feeling refreshed, renewed, and re-invigorated!
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Theodore Roosevelt , Pennsylvania USA

Professionally portrays President Theodore Roosevelt as national motivational, inspirational speaker, promoter. T.R. works with groups who want to add ENERGY to their meeting /promotion and with leaders who want to CREATE A "CAN DO" attitude with thier people. A timely idea brought to life...instilling HOPE, OPTIMISM and UNIFIED PURPOSE. INSTILLS NEEDED ENERGY. REKINDLES needed turn-of-the-century values. INSPIRES COURAGE to ACCEPT todays challenges.
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Nancy Rosanoff , New York USA

Nancy Rosanoff is the author of THE COMPLETE IDIOTS' GUIDE TO MAKING MONEY USING INTUITION, Macmillan, 1999 , and INTUITION WORKOUT, Aslan, 1990 . As a pioneer in the field of intuition, she has trained thousands of individuals and groups to find and trust their intuitive voice for over 18 years. Her clients include: The NCAA, CMI International Group, McGraw-Hill Broadcasting, Inc., Kaiser Associates, O & R Utilities, Inc. Inset Systems Software, Marriott Hotels and Sony. In corporate settings she facilitates teams to discover successful solutions to difficult problems, conducts intuition strategic planning sessions and trains executives and managers to use intuition effectively in their decision-making. She is an associate member of the Innovation Network, on the Board of Advisors of Intuition Magazine and a past president of the New York Chapter of the National Speakers Association.
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Rudy Ruettiger , Nevada USA

Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notre Dame. The son of an oil refinery worker and third of 14 children, Rudy rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success. Today, he is one of the most popular motivational speakers in the United States. It took years of fierce determination to overcome obstacles and criticisms, yet Rudy achieved his first dream - to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish.
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Dr. Jeff Salz, Ph.D , California USA

Jeff Salz creates the foundation for adventurous thinking in any organization by presenting a unique perspective on taking risks. It’s not the adventure that only occurs at rarefied air that he talks about – it’s the adventure that occurs everywhere, everyday. Jeff shows audiences that our life must consist of adventure for a truly meaningful workplace.
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Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE , Colorado USA

Mark Sanborn is known internationally as the high content speaker who motivates. He is the author of "Teambuilt Making Teamwork Work", "Sanborn on Success", "Only the Best on Success", sixteen videos and four audio training programs. His video, "Teambuilding How to Manage and Motivate People" was the #2 best-selling business video in America. Mark is president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea studio dedicated to developing leaders in business and in life. Mark is an international bestselling author and noted authority on leadership, team building, customer service and change.
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Don Sanders, Ph.D , Texas USA

Speaker, consultant and author on Leadership and Quality Management since 1984, Dr. Sanders was featured in Peters and Waterman's, In Search of Quality. He is the author of the American Management Association's best-selling book on Quality Management. His latest book, Go for the Green, is in bookstores now.
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Barbara Sanfilippo, CSP, CPAE , California USA

An excellent business and motivational speaker specializing in sales, service, client relationships, and how to Dream Big! For solid content, customization, and electric energy, Barbara Sanfilippo is the speaker for you. CEO’s, entrepreneurs, and association executives give her top scores for delivering idea-packed, entertaining, and interactive programs with take home value. Her repeat clients rave about her dynamic style, audience involvement, and pre-program preparation. She is a popular national and international speaker, consultant, and author of "Dream Big! What's The Best That Can Happen?" and "The Service Path: Your Roadmap For Building Strong Customer Loyalty." Barbara's topics include: high performance selling, customer service, client relationship strategies, life balance, and motivation. She is in demand for convention keynotes, recognition events, sales and management conferences, and executive retreats. Previously, she was a Vice President with Bank of America.
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Richard Santana, Ed.M , California USA

After leaving a life of drugs, crime, and violence as a member of one of California’s largest gangs, Richard Santana disco
?5{ education. An alumnus of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Santana credits his turnaround to community programs and teachers. He is a dynamic presenter on topics including violence, diversity, leadership, motivation, and resilience.
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Eric Saperston , Georgia USA

Eric Saperston is the founder and president of Journey Productions, Inc. He is instrumental in developing and executing the company's vision and mission: "To bring people together through entertaining stories of wisdom, humor and inspiration." Saperston also has addressed thousands of people at conferences and events across America. He has provided keynotes, workshops, leadership seminars, and interactive events and productions to organizations including the following: UC Santa Barbara, Georgia Tech, University of Oregon, University of Texas, University of Florida, UCLA, The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Conference, Coca-Cola, Fast Company, NIKE and the Americorps.
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Mike Schlappi, MBA, CSP, Gold Medalist, Author , Utah USA

A professional speaker, not just a name, Mike Schlappi makes important events memorable. Mike’s story, “IF YOU CAN’T STAND UP, STAND OUT”, is an overdue reality check for all audiences. Tens of thousands worldwide have felt the impact of this two-time Gold Medalist, World Champion, author, MBA, entrepreneur and family man who did it all from his wheelchair. It is precisely Mike’s ability to connect with audiences on an individual level that makes his story of unyielding, personal ambition and work-life balance so captivating. His patented “Attitude Therapy” not only inspires and educates every walk-of-life; it also brings laughter, tears, insight, and motivation to eager audiences everywhere. Everyone has a story to tell, but it is Mike’s talent on the stage that makes his keynote speech an event to remember. Experience for yourself a certified speaking professional – a real person.
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Elenita Schneider , California USA

Elenita Schneider is in demand from coast to coast & internationally as a Speaker and Seminar Leader in Super Sales Success, Customer Service Excellence, Leadership, Team Building, Change Management and Motivational Results! Every presentation is entertaining and full of solutions for dynamic success. Elenita customizes each presentation with a template for action.
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Dr. Joe Schwab, PhD , California USA

Joe Schwab has specialized in facilitating, connecting and involving groups of people for over 15 years. A rare combination of business experience, education (Doctorate in Organizational Psychology), humor and entertainment - Joe delivers RESULTS!
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Greg Schwem , Illinois USA

Whether it's a sales meeting, an awards dinner or simply an event that needs some laughter, Greg Schwem is ready to bring his custom brand of CORPORATE COMEDY, EMCEE SKILLS or MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING to your next event. Audiences coast to coast have laughed at "Comedy With a Byte," Greg's corporate comedy includes hilarious observations on technology and the business world. Full of clean, "business humor", Greg and Comedy With a Byte skewer technical support lines, monotonous business meetings, acronyms, "frequently" asked questions, e-commerce, cell phone addiction and that annoying guy in every office who always sends two word e-mails!
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Robin Sharma, LL.M., LL.B , Massachusetts USA

Robin Sharma is the globally celebrated author of 10 bestselling books on leadership and personal development. His work has been published in over 50 countries and nearly 70 languages, making him one of the most widely read authors in the world. He shot to fame with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari (HarperCollins) which has topped international bestseller lists and sold millions of copies.
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Don Shula , Florida USA

Don Shula coached in the NFL for 33 years - 26 of those with the Miami Dolphins. He finished with a career record of 347 wins, 173 losses, and 6 ties. Shula led his teams to more wins than any other coach in the history of the NFL. Don Shula was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in July 1997.
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Robin Sieger , North Carolina USA

Originally from Scotland, he studied science at the University of Glasgow before going on to fulfill a childhood ambition by becoming a successful comedian, appearing regularly on radio and having his own television show. In 1986, at the age of 29, he was diagnosed with cancer. In what is best described as a wake up call, he began to realize that success is not a matter of luck, but of design. Since then he has spent the last twenty years researching and continues to study the principles behind true success.
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Sam Silverstein , Missouri USA

Entrepreneur, author, and business advisor, Sam Silverstein has a solid track record of building million dollar dreams. The numbers speak for themselves - in one business alone he sold over $100 million of products and services. Whether it's a humorous keynote, after-dinner program, or technique-filled breakout session, Sam teaches personal and professional empowerment and helps organizations and individuals become more effective in managing change and balance, learning leadership skills, creative marketing, and solution-based selling techniques. The Success Model outlines the five-step system to improve your life and details 52 key words that embellish the success philosophy.
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Jack Singer, Ph.D , California USA

A popular media guest, Jack appears frequently on MSNBC, FOX, ESPN and radio talk shows throughout the United States and Canada. Dr. Jack ranks among the world's leaders in developing strategies for eliminating stress and rejuvenating organizations and their greatest assets--their employees! Jack was recently referred to by attendees as “The Will Rogers of the 2000's." Indeed, he is renowned for his research and training in the burgeoning field of developing humor, fun and laughter as the most powerful antidotes to stress. Jack holds doctorates in the dual specialties of Industrial/Organizational and Clinical Psychology. He has been recognized with a Diplomate from the American Academy of Behavioral Medicine and he has taught in the Psychology Departments of seven universities, including the U.S. Air Force Academy. But most of all, Dr. Jack is a hilarious, cutting-edge professional speaker!
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Anita Sirianni , New Mexico USA

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

Doug is an author (seven books), successful entrepreneur, radio host of Smarter by the Minute, keynoter and trainer who has spoken at over 1,000 conventions, conferences, seminars, sales rallies and management retreats. He works with leaders and teams who want to smooth the bumps of rapid change.
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Christopher Springmann , California USA

Christopher Springmann ... speaker, storyteller, award-winning photographer ... invites you to explore his unique perspective on creativity, expressed in unforgettable words and stunning pictures you can use to transform your organization. Creativity calibrates the real value of your thinking. It's your intellectual property, the engine of your professional future, contributing core value to your company and your peers. In other words, you are how you think.
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Gene Stallings , Alabama USA

Gene Stallings Has one of the most impressive coaching records in professional football. He began as an assistant coach at Alabama in 1958, and in 1965, he returned to his alma mater, Texas A&M, for his first head coaching job. In 1972, Stallings took his career to the professional ranks when he joined Tom Landry and the Dallas Cowboys. In 1986, he made his NFL head coaching debut with the St. Louis Cardinals. He returned to Alabama in 1990, and in his seven years as head coach he lend the Crimson Tide to five bowl appearances, winning four. In 192, his third season, Stallings and his staff produced Alabama's first perfect regular season since 1979 by going 12-0. Off the field, he has given countless hours to community charities and has raised a great deal of money for organizations working with children with Down's syndrome and other disabilities.
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Bobbie Staten, RN, MPH, CSP , Nortth Carolina USA

Bobbie is a funny, funny lady. A rare talent with spontaneous, creative, contagious humor. She delivers clean, original material that leaves the participants laughing, thinking, reflecting, and growing. Her timing is superb; her message upbeat; her style, entertaining.
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Julie Stav , California USA

Julie Stav, a registered and licensed stockbroker, is the founder and owner of a financial planning firm in California. She was born in Cuba, sent by herself to the United States at age 14 to live with relatives and later received her bachelor's degree and teaching credential from Loyola Marymount University. Stav has authored a #1 best-selling book entitled "Get Your Share," released in April of 2000. She has appeared on hundreds of television and radio interviews (The View, Barbara Walters, America en Vivo) including her own PBS specials and has been featured in numerous magazines and newspaper publications including the Los Angeles Times, La Opinion, Boston Globe, Miami Herald, On Wall Street monthly and Hispanic magazine.
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Philip D. Steffen, CSP, CPAE , Georgia USA

As a sales, service and management trainer, Phil Steffen focuses on presenting workable techniques and solutions that are customized to each client's company, association, industry. His clients regularly bring him back to train new hires and to conduct advanced sessions for those he has trained previously. Phil does not present theory, rather his results show up where they count most ... on the bottom line.
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Doug Stevenson , Colorado USA

Doug Stevenson is an entrepreneur and businessman with the heart of an entertainer. With a decade in real estate, a decade in Hollywood as an actor and another decade speaking, Doug mixes practical business experience with his hilarious theatrical talent in an entertaining and powerful program that inspires his audiences to get back to work with renewed enthusiasm.
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Kevin Stone , California USA

Hollywood Hypnotist Kevin Stone is one of the most innovative and pioneering hypnotists today with a list of credentials from coast to coast who has been named to the prestigious list of Who's Who of Entrepreneurs! He is not only a recognized and sought after entertainer, he is also a leader in the field of hypnotherapy.
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Nikki Stone , Utah USA

At the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Nikki Stone became AmericaÕs first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport of inverted aerials. The medal meant even more to her due to the fact that less than two years earlier, a chronic injury almost took her out of the sport indefinitely.Ê Her tenacity and refusal to step down from a challenge found a perfect home in the newly adopted Olympic sport of inverted aerial skiing, where she earned 35 World Cup podiums, eleven World Cup titles, four national titles and two Overall World Grand Prix titles.
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Jim Stovall , Oklahoma USA

Faced with the challenge of total blindness, Jim Stovall has gone on to become: a national Olympic weightlifting champion, an Emmy Award winner; the 1997 National Entrepreneur of the Year, the recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 1998 National Blue Chip Enterprise Award and world-renowned author and speaker. Jim Stovall will teach you and your organization how to: change your life by changing your mind, turn your dreams into reality, be the best you can be, take action starting today, and find and fulfill your destiny regardless of your circumstances.
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Jane Straus , California USA

Is your company, department, or team suffering from a culture that’s locked into negative, fear-based patterns? Are your employees distrustful or unmotivated? If the answer is yes, you probably suspect something is wrong. Enduring is as incompatible with business success as it is with personal fulfillment. Through her consulting services, Jane Straus can help your company—as a group and as individuals—recognize and let go of unproductive habits and attitudes and create a dynamic, positive workplace that sparks inspiration, happiness, and, yes, profitability.
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Marsha Petrie Sue , California USA

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

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers won an unprecedented third-straight NCAA championship. They finished the 1997-98 season with a 39-0 record, the best record ever recorded by an NCAA team, by either men or women. Rarely challenged throughout the season, this team is considered by many as the greatest women’s team of all time. It is no surprise that the team is coached by none other than Pat Summitt, a living legend, who said the 1997-98 Lady Vols gave her the most pleasurable coaching experience of her storied career.


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Kevin Sweeney, Lt. Col., MBA , Texas USA

Lt. Colonel Kevin Sweeney is a nationally respected and recognized expert on leadership, the value of being a great teammate, and performance under pressure. He has been a requested guest on over 450 radio stations in the United States and Canada appearing on talk radio where he has inspired audiences with his unique insights into leadership, teamwork, and putting yourself into position to have superior performance under pressure.
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Clint Swindall , Texas USA

Clint Swindall is the president and CEO of Verbalocity, Inc., a personal development company with a focus on leadership and sales development, and the inspiration to make it all happen. These solutions include leadership and sales enhancement programs, workshops/seminars/training, professional speaking and general consulting. Clint began his career at SBC Communications Inc. (SBC) upon his graduation from Southwest Texas State University. As a participant in the company’s Leadership Development Program, he quickly gained hands-on experience in sales, marketing, customer service, finance and technology.
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Linda Tarrant , Ontario Canada

Imagine the power that is unleashed when people have a set of skills and a sense of hope and enthusiasm that enables them to adapt quickly to an ever-changing environment and build strong connections within their team, across the organization and with their customers. Impossible goals can be achieved. Linda will show you how to tap into that power, get people connected and act courageously even when you1re setting the trend.
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LeAnn Thieman, RN, CSP , Colorado USA

A nurse for thirty years and coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul, LeAnn Thieman knows first hand the “war zones” of healthcare today. As a renowned motivational speaker, LeAnn shares life-changing lessons learned from her daring Operation Babylift adventure, when she helped to rescue 300 babies as Vietnam was falling to the communists!
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Chic Thompson , Virginia USA

Chic Thompson will give you the innovative power to develop new products and new markets. Chic stresses the underlying message of his book, What a Great Idea!--to boost creativity you must create an environment that values creativity.
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Becky Tirabassi , California USA

Becky Tirabassi's personal life-story is one of victory. At one time a suicidal drug-addict and alcoholic, Tirabassi has overcome thse challenges and found health and balance in her life physically, emotionally, spriritually, and mentally. Today she is an influential woman, entrepeneur, CEO, national author, motivational speaker, mother and wife. She travels to over 30 cities each year, motivating hundreds of thousands of men, women, and students to change their lives for the better. In addition to her speaking and book tours, Becky hosts on-line chats, and appears regularly on television and radio shows across America. Through her practical, humorous, and moving personal illustrations, Becky Tirabassi has the incredible ability to connect with an audience, while providing them with hope and the steps to leading a more balanced life.
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Bryan Townsend, CSP, CPAE , Alabama USA

One of the nation's most active motivational humorists, Bryan is a Certified Speaking Professional, a member of the Platform Professionals and is a member of the National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame. Bryan's background includes broadcast management, sales, education, real estate development, construction and play-by-play sports.
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Doug Trenary , Georgia USA

You immediately feel his impact. Above all, his audiences say that Doug has a special, unique connection with them that affects them deeply to want to change. He truly is different. You are shaped by the depth and scope of his work. Companies like Canon, MetLife, REMAX, Ryder, ADP, Deloitte and Touche and Honeywell don't just hire anyone to influence their salespeople, managers and company staff. They hire Doug Trenary because he brings them a "triangle of power:" real world experience, cutting-edge strategies, and vigorous, powerful delivery. He brings the depth of over 1,500 seminars and years of research into every seminar and product.
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Dan Tripps, Ph.D , Washington USA

Dan G. Tripps is an author and professor who has devoted his life's work to understanding the psychology of achievement and to helping individuals find greatness professionally and personally. Dr. Tripps' clients range from Nike, Wells Fargo Bank and Coldwell-Banker to the Rotary International, the Seminar Center of New York and the Association of National Olympic Committees. He is the author of The Heart of Success: Conversations with Notable Achievers, Why People Rule the Earth and In Search of Greatness: Attributes of Achievement and Lessons for Life.
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Marlena Vega , New York USA

For more than thirty-five years, Dr. Marlena Vega has delivered her message of "survivorship through self-empowerment" to audiences around the world. She draws upon her own life history to connect with audiences and teach them how to reach their goals.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Jonathan Vehar , California USA

Jonathan Vehar works with organizatoins to create Innovation Teams that achieve success. Subject matters about which he trains includes creative problem solving, meeting facilitation, strategic planning, and creative customer service. He was formerly the Director of Training and Consulting for the Creative Education Foundation. His programs regularly create breakthrough ideas and solutions that pay for the training programs.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Peter Vidmar , California USA

In 1984, what began as an ad became a forecast of the future. Peter Vidmar captained the US Men's Gymnastics Team to its first-ever Olympic Gold Medal. He also captured the gold in the pommel horse - scoring a perfect 10. And he won a Silver Medal while becoming the first American to medal in the individual all-around men's competition. His winning performances averaged 9.89, making him the highest scoring US male gymnast in Olympic history. Today, Peter translates his skills as a leader and motivator into inspirational presentations for Fortune 500 companies looking to benefit from his Gold Medal performances. In addition to his Olympic success, he has numerous NCAA and international titles, an economics degree from UCLA, and experience as a television announcer for CBS. He also serves on the Executive Committee of USA Gymnastics and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for the State of California. In short, Peter is in a category all his own.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Erik Wahl , California USA

Erik Wahl is a recognized artist and speaker who challenges organizations to transcend mediocrity through creativity.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Al Walker, CSP, CPAE , South Carolina USA

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

Curt Walvatne , Minnesota USA

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

Bonny Warner , New York USA

At the age of 14 Bonny set out her life's ambitions with a list of five goals: to go to a good college, to be a pilot, to be an Olympic athlete, to work for ABC-TV and to build a log cabin. After 25 years of relentless work, Bonny is well on her way to completing her list.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Jennifer Webb , California USA

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

Joel Weldon , Arizona USA

Joel’s unique concept known as N-F-V makes it possible for him to gain a thorough understanding of your organization’s NEEDS, FEARS, and VICTORIES. His message of timeless truths will resonate deeply with the audience, as he focuses on changeless principles that remain valid, no matter how much the world is changing. With his special brand of humor, he energizes the audience—opening their minds to the practical solutions he provides, while delivering a serious, hard-hitting message—a message specifically designed to meet their NEEDS; help them conquer their FEARS; and reinforce their VICTORIES.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com

Jim Wetherbee , Texas USA

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

Chris Widener , Washington USA

Chris Widener is a popular speaker and writer as well as the President of Made for Success and Extraordinary Leaders, two companies helping individuals and organizations turn their potential into performance, succeed in every area of their lives and achieve their dreams. Chris is an example of how anyone can overcome any odds to achieve a successful life and help others achieve the same. Chris has overcome many obstacles...living through his father dying suddenly when he was four, being sent away from his family to live with relatives at age nine and becoming involved with drugs and alcohol by the age of twelve. Chris overcame those obstacles and has for the last ten years worked with some of the most financially successful families in America, helping them to achieve both personally and professionally. Now he can do the same for you!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Marcia Wieder , California USA

Provides 1/2 day and full day workshops on Passion & Productivty. Has presented this worldwide to banking institutions, direct selling companies and to franchise owners. Often requested for Take Our Kids to Work Day and even in prisons.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Bob Wieland , California USA

The National Football League Players Association, in conjunction with the Jim Thorpe Foundation, named Bob Wieland the most courageous man in America. People magazine honored him as one of the "Six Most Amazing Americans" in the past 20 years. This veteran of Vietnam, who lost both legs in that terrible conflict, has shown his countrymen and the world that it is possible to turn adversity into positive energy and ultimate success. Bob Wieland has been the strength and motivational coach for the Green Bay Packers, hosted a television talk show on Sports Channel America, walked across America on his arms, achieved a world record in the bench press, competed in the Ironman Triathalon Course, and been named one of America's Top Ten Fitness Leaders.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Bruce Wilkinson, CSP , Louisiana USA

Bruce S. Wilkinson, CSP is more than a professional speaker… he is a "trainer-tainer." His programs reinforce information with both enthusiasm and humor, but it is humor with a purpose! His unique style, passion and authenticity create rememberability within the audience.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Armstrong Williams , District of Columbia USA

The Washington Post refers to Armstrong Williams, the CEO of The Graham Williams Group and a third-generation Republican, as “one of the most recognized and conservative voices in America.” In the arena of public debate, Armstrong Williams is an advocate for Christian values. “The Armstrong Williams Show,” on America’s Voice television network, daily covers topics ranging from political to human interest. Conservatives Pat Buchanan, Steve Forbes and Jack Kemp, along such liberals as "Crossfire’s" Bill Press and the Wall Street Journal’s Al Hunt have all appeared on the show. Williams has been a guest on shows for the major networks. He is the author of a syndicated newspaper column and “Beyond Blame,” a guide for young men published in 1995. Prior to his show, Williams hosted radio programs, with guests such as Dan Quayle, Bob Dole, poet Maya Angelou and Hollywood mogul Norman Lear. An extremely talented speaker, he is prepared to give speeches.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

JD Williams , Georgia USA

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

Mikki Williams, CSP , Connecticut USA

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

Desi Williamson , California USA

You’ll be a star when you invite Desi to speak at your next event! His fast-paced programs, customized for your organization, inspire individuals to take action -- and give them the tools they need to do so. With Desi, you’ll get a fun, energetic program filled with content. And best of all, your organization will see an immediate increase in productivity! His high-impact programs are based on 20 years on the front line in sales, management and marketing; building multi-million dollar businesses; managing multi-million dollar budgets; and developing people potential at powerhouse corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Johnson Wax, Rain Bird Sprinkler Manufacturing, and PepsiCo.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Pat Williams , Florida USA

Pat Williams is widely recognized throughout the sports world as a consummate promoter and astute talent scout. He is the senior executive vice president of the Orlando Magic basketball franchise, and his zany antics and endless imagination have inspired the Magic's phenomenal success from their very first NBA season. No other general manager in professional sports has both wrestled a bear and traded Pistol Pete Maravich. Currently, he is helping bring a WNBA franchise to Orlando. While Williams enjoys a widespread reputation in worldwide sporting circles, many consider him to be one of this country's premier humorous motivational speakers. Williams has also authored a number of motivational books.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Orvel Ray Wilson, CSP , Colorado USA

An electrifying keynoter, inspiring sales trainer, and journeyman seminar leader, Wilson`s work has taken him to hundreds of cities all over the US, Australia, Canada, England, Germany and even the now former Soviet Union. An internationally acclaimed writer and speaker on sales, marketing, and management, he is the co-author of the run-away best-selling book, Guerrilla Selling Unconventional Weapons and Tactics for Increasing Your Sales. Orvel Ray is a principle in The Guerrilla Group, Inc., an international training and consulting firm, serving clients worldwide.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

Jack Wolf, PhD, CPT , * Canada

Dr. Jack Wolf is a dynamic, internationally known speaker, trainer and consultant who brings a breadth and depth of experience to his seminars. Dr. Wolf has specialized in providing performance solutions to clients since 1975, designing and delivering programs on workforce learning, presentation and communication skills, sales and negotiation, creativity, and performance improvement. His methods and programs have been used with great success by such notable clients as General Electric, Time Warner, Home Box Office, Met Life, Starbucks Coffee, FedEx and AIG Insurance.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Jeff Wolf , California USA

Jeff Wolf, RCC, is known as one of America’s most dynamic speakers, is considered one of the top executive business coaches in the country, and is a highly sought after business consultant. His strategic focus in solving both corporate as well as human issues has won him continuing raves from national firms.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@Speaking.com

Gary Wollin , California USA

Performance for commission salespeople. Goals based on personal values are clearly determined and prioritized. Using the same mental techniques olympic athletes use to achieve Gold Medal performance, we translate those exact same techniques to dramatically increase sales while actually reducing stress. A by-product is more free time and more energy. 100% money back guarantee.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Don Yaeger , Florida USA

As the author of 14 books, four of which became instant New York Times Best-sellers, Don Yaeger has developed a reputation as one of America’s most provacative journalists. His award-winning writing career, including 10 years as Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, has led to guest appearances on every major talk show in America - from Oprah to Nightline; from CNN to Good Morning America. He has also been a featured speaker at nearly 100 business gatherings and athletic events.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: speakers@speaking.com

Gary Yamamoto, Ph.D., B.S.E.E , Arizona USA

Gary K. Yamamoto, B.S.E.E., Ph.D. is the founder and CEO a management consulting and speaking firm that specializes in professional and personal development. Gary is an author, speaker, seminar leader, and consultant who has been speaking and consulting since 1972.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Steve Young , California USA

In his 15 years as a professional athlete, Steve Young experienced first-hand what communication, leadership, and the power of simple hard work can achieve. Best known as former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Young envelops audiences in a world of uncompromising challenge and unmatched glory.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Jim Ziegler, CSP , Georgia USA

Jim Ziegler is a product of his own success. He helps organizations discover the power of leveraging relationships into increased sales and profits! Through programs, articles, books, interviews and videos, Jim combines his personal story with "the pillars of prosperity" that have made him a success. Jim Ziegler knows success!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Zig Ziglar , Texas USA

A talented author and speaker, Zig Ziglar has an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation. Since 1970, he has traveled over five million miles across the world delivering powerful life improvement messages, cultivating the energy of change.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@Speaking.com

The Passing Zone , California & Colorado USA

Take two guys with chainsaws. Put them in tights, throw in a garden weasel, and what do you get? Well, it's kind of hard to explain. But they're called The Passing Zone, and they'll amaze you. They juggle. Jugglers have been around for thousands of years. But Jon Wee and Owen Morse--the duo who make up The Passing Zone-are different. They really are. And not just because they wear tights while tossing gasoline-powered destruct-o devices at each other. They're funny. Really funny.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

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