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Dr. Alden Cass is the author of “Bullish Thinking: The Advisor’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving on Wall Street ” and “The Bullish Thinking Guide for Managers ". His keynotes bring an empirical and practical approach to problem solving, based on his ground-breaking research on the mental health of Wall Street Stockbrokers.

Jackie's strength and skills to lead a normal life have inspired thousands of people to set a new direction and focus on key aspects of living their lives to a full potential. Her keynote presentation, The Courage to Succeed, shows us how we can all become peak performers through our attitude and our reactions to change, adversity, and challenge. It is designed for groups who want to boost morale, provide their people with a lift, and inspire them to do their very best on a daily basis.

Warren Greshes is the author of The Best Damn Sales Book Ever: 16 Rock-Solid Rules To Achieving Sales Success , which is the culmination of his two decades as a professional speaker who has worked with and addressed hundreds of thousands of salespeople on three continents, not to mention his thirty plus years of experience in sales.

Marci Shimoff is the woman's face of the biggest self-help book phenomenon in history, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Her six bestselling titles in the series, including Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul and Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul, have met with stunning success, selling more than 13 million copies worldwide in 33 languages and have been on the New York Times bestseller list for a total of 108 weeks. Marci is one of the bestselling female nonfiction authors of all time.

Arthur L. Andrews is an empowerment speaker. Born and reared in Brooklyn, New York, Arthur is a product of urban life. He has experienced first-hand the awesome challenges of the streets. Before becoming a speaker, he served as a peace officer for the New York City Board of Education for 10 years receiving numerous awards of honor and heroism.

Jeff Ma, MIT standout, card counter, and best-known as the subject of the best-selling book Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of How Six MIT Students Took Vegas for Millions, and as portrayed in the hit movie 21. Ma shows companies how to harness the power of numbers to make better bottom line business decisions; decisions that, often, are the difference between winning and losing.

John St. Augustine brings the unique view of an award-winning broadcaster to his message of personal empowerment, human potential and purpose. Now, John's hosting his own show on Oprah Radio, interviewing some of the world's most influential thinkers, leaders and experts on personal empowerment. If it's about overcoming adversity, beating the odds, reinventing yourself or finding your voice, it's on this show- and in his powerful keynotes.

Frans Johansson is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. His recent bestselling book, The Medici Effect, was named one of the top-10 best business books of 2004 by Amazon.com, the innovation book of the year by several other organizations and has so far been translated into 17 languages. In this remarkable book, Frans looks at how individuals, teams and organizations can create an explosion of groundbreaking innovations by combining ideas and concepts from different fields, cultures, and industries.

As a child, Mawi fled civil war in Ethiopia and survived a Sudanese refugee camp for three years. After being resettled in The United States, Mawi overcame welfare, language barriers and personal tragedy to graduate from Harvard University, where he delivered the commencement address to an audience of 30,000.

Revenues been flat and profits down? Found yourself using the phrase 'under the circumstances' a lot? Tired of the lack of passion and innovation from the leadership team? Customers have a one-track mind focused only on price? Employees hunkered down in their own little silos? Spending more time finding ways to cut costs than ways to increase revenue? If your company needs a 'shake-up' Ian Percy can help you achieve a level of profitable organizational transformation and exponential revenue growth that you almost dare not imagine.

Troy Evans is an inspiring and upbeat motivational speaker- and a former bank robber. He's an ex-con who was sentenced to 13 years in federal penetentiaries for a string of armed bank robberies, but he went on to earn two degrees with top honors and has taken the world of corporate speaking by storm. In his new book, From Desperation to Dedication, Troy shows you how, by taking responsibility for your own choices, you, too, can change your life. Troy’s story proves that what seems like the end of the road may actually be a new beginning, and that no situation is ever without hope. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for yourself or someone close to you, whether you want to make a big change or a small one, Troy’s story will move and motivate you and put you on your own path from desperation to dedication.

Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results.

He's the pitbull of success speakers-his popular Success Is Your Own Damn Fault! program is rapidly becoming a run-away hit. If you’re tired of the same old motivational line, then Larry’s one-of-a-kind philosophy will catapult your life into a whole new league. Larry Winget is the best-selling author of Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get A Life and New York Times Bestseller It's Called Work for a Reason!

Dean Karnazes was named by TIME magazine as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2006.  The January 2007 cover of Outside magazine hailed him as, “America’s Greatest Runner.” An internationally recognized endurance athlete and bestselling author, Dean has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits.

Her experience taught her how to market and sell products, services and herself. Now, Christine Clifford Beckwith shares that message with others. Christine Clifford Beckwith has definitely cracked "the glass ceiling". At the age of 40, she was Senior Executive Vice President for SPAR Marketing Services, an international merchandising and information services firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Pat Croce was featured on the cover of Inc magazine as “The Dale Carnegie of the 21st Century.” He was named “Best Motivator” by Sales & Marketing Management magazine. And he graced the cover of Success magazine with his empire-building secrets. Today Croce continues to fill weekly requests as a nationally renowned motivational speaker bringing audiences – from grade schools to Fortune 500 companies – to their feet.

Few individuals choose to walk away at the height of their corporate career to dedicate their life to a social cause. At age 35, John Wood did just that, quitting his position as Microsoft's Director of Business Development for the Greater China Region in order to found Room to Read. He has never looked back.

Growing up poor and one of fourteen children in rural Louisiana, Bob Love had a dream to play in the NBA.  Not able to afford a basket or basketball, Bob nailed a coat hanger to the side of his grandmother’s house and used his imagination. Despite his great success as an athlete, Bob was not able to do something we all take for granted: speak without stuttering.  As a child, he dreamed of speaking without a sever stutter; to overcome the long periods where he could not speak at all and not stumble over his words.  Forty years later, Bob would realize his dream not only to speak clearly but also to become a professional speaker.

Adolph Brown is one of the most sought after speaker on the circuit today. He has been described as the most motivating, inspiring, exciting and dynamic speaker most have ever heard. He is an original thinker, an engaging presenter, a unique practitioner, and most importantly an affirming individual.

Since 1984, Mimi has spoken at over 900 events in dozens of industries, in over 100 cities across North America, and to audiences throughout Canada, Europe and Mexico. Mimi has spoken at company events for 32 of the Fortune 500, 18 of which are listed in the Fortune 100. She holds a Masters Degree in Instructional Design from Columbia University and was a staff Human Resources Specialist with Walt Disney Company, Northrop Aircraft, and Rockwell International.

Picture a father-and-son team who together compete in marathons and triathlons. Measure the sacrifice and the determination it takes to participate in more than 135 triathlons, to run in over 50 marathons and 50 half-marathons and numerous road races at lesser distances. Marvel at events during the past 20 years and at their proficiency: a personal best time of 2 hours, 40 minutes, 47 seconds for the marathon’s 26.2 miles and finishing the grueling Ironman at 13:43:37. When you consider that Dick Hoyt is competing almost weekly at the age of 60, these statistics are exceptional. When you know that his son Rick cannot walk or talk, their racing together is inspiring. Their accomplishments are monumental… all the more so when you learn that they have climbed mountains and trekked 3,735 miles across America.

Born in Afton, Wyoming, Olympic Gold Medal Wrestler and Motivational Speaker Rulon Gardner is the youngest of nine children born to Reed and Virginia Gardner. Raised on a dairy farm, where they grew crops and milked cows twice a day, there was never a shortage of work to be done, and Rulon was taught to work hard at a young age.

Stedman Graham is chairman, and chief executive officer of S. Graham & Associates, an educational company that creates customized corporate training and leadership development programs.

Stephen M.R. Covey is co-founder and CEO of CoveyLink Worldwide. A sought-after and compelling keynote speaker and advisor on trust, leadership, ethics, and high performance, he speaks to audiences around the world.

Laced with humor, Joan’s presentation inspires you to see the beautiful, funny and remarkable adventures that happen in our lives everyday. Joan’s presentation will give you the tools to experience life through all of your senses. At the age of 32, Joan Brock suddenly lost her sight from a rare eye disease, in a three week period...WHILE working at a school for blind children. Five years later she tragically lost her husband to cancer and was left to raise her young daughter as a blind, single parent.

Considered one of the most dynamic, “high octane” speakers in America. Harvey Alston has been a full-time speaker since 1989. He has spoken to millions of people throughout the United States who have benefited not only from his knowledge, but also from the wisdom that Harvey Alston brings to the finish line.

Andy Cohen is a business practitioner, performer and educator. Andy uses magic as a metaphor as he reveals key concepts that empower new thinking and drive innovative business solutions in communications, leadership and management. His experiential approach in leadership communication guarantees 100% participation from the audience. This high level of immediate involvement generates instant action and leads to long-term, sustainable results.

Magic Johnson is universally known for his 13 year career in the NBA. His honors include: five national championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, 3 MVP awards, 12 NBA All-Star games, a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Mr. Johnson is currently Vice President and part owner of the Los Angeles Lakers .

Inspirational and motivational speaker, international bestselling author and cancer survivor, Alan Hobson reached the top of Mt. Everest on his third expedition only to face an even bigger mountain. He was diagnosed with acute leukemia, a cancer of the blood, and given less than a year to live -- unless he survived intensive chemotherapy cancer treatment, a perilous adult blood cell transplant and climbed back to share his triumphant cancer survivor story with the world. As it turned out, that is exactly what he did.

Stacy Allison brings a vast range of experiences and knowledge to her energetic and dynamic presentations. Stacy is best known as the First American woman to summit Mt. Everest.

Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., is an author, internationally sought-after speaker, and organizational consultant who has been described as “catching what is right in the world and playfully sparking people and businesses to grow toward the extraordinary.” In addition to writing best-selling books about enduring business principles, he hosted an award-winning daily radio program in Colorado Springs, Colorado for over a decade.

Walter Bond is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker, business expert, motivator, life coach, humorist, son, husband, and father of three beautiful children. Walter incorporates the life lessons he has learned about teamwork, leadership and the winning edge into professional philosophies that inform each tailor-made keynote. Every year, Walter influences, inspires and empowers personally and professionally thousands listeners and readers around the globe.

Larry Csonka and power running became synonymous in the NFL of the 1970's. As a player with the powerhouse Miami Dolphins he charged so tenaciously through defenses that his name became a household word and his nickname, Zonk, became a new American verb. From 1971-1973, he led theDolphins to three Super Bowl appearances, earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors along the way.

Charles Garfield is the author of the widely acclaimed "Peak Performance" trilogy: Peak Performers, Team Management, and Second to None. Together, the three books -- which focus on high-performing individuals, teams, and organizations, respectively -- are a blueprint for managers pressured to continuously improve while doing more with less.

As the beloved originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, Jack Canfield fostered the emergence of inspirational anthologies as a genre, and as as keynote speaker he is America's leading expert in creating peak performance.

As Lead Solo pilot of the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, John Foley had to perform consistently as part of a team in an intense, high-stakes environment. Reaching that level of excellence required commitment, discipline, and trust.

John Naber became America’s most decorated athlete at the 1976 Games in Montreal, winning four gold and one silver medal. He set four world records in swimming at those games, which lasted an amazing seven years after his retirement. He was also the first swimmer in history to win two individual Olympic medals on the same day of competition.

Robert Kriegel, Ph.D. is a New York Times and Business Week best selling author; a commentator on NPR’s Marketplace Program, and a pioneer in sports psychology as an Olympic and professional athlete coach. One of the most in demand business speakers, Dr. Robert Kriegel teaches bold, innovative, ‘out of the box’ strategies for keeping ahead of the changes, challenges and competition in today’s dynamic marketplace.

Dr. Tony Alessandra helps companies build customers, relationships, and the bottom-line. Companies learn how to achieve market dominance through specific strategies designed to outmarket, outsell, and outservice the competition.

Jim Tunney has had an exemplary career in sports. A former high school coach, teacher, principal and district superintendent, he had a 40-year career in officiating football and basketball. Thirty-one of those years he was an NFL Referee working a record twenty-nine post-season games including three Super Bowls, ten NFC/AFC Championship games, six Pro Bowls and twenty-five Monday Night Games. He officiated some of the most memorable games in NFL history, including "The Ice Bowl", "The Kick", "The 100th Bears-Packers Game", "The Snowball Game", the "Final Fumble", "The Fog Bowl" and "The Catch".

Sondra Thiederman is one of the nation's leading experts on workplace diversity, cross-cultural business, and bias reduction. As President of Cross-Cultural Communications, a San Diego-based training firm, Sondra has 25 years experience as a speaker, trainer, and author helping professionals in Fortune 500 companies, public sector organizations, and dozens of associations find ways to successfully navigate our increasingly diverse workplaces.

Keynote speaker Mike Schlappi has an inspiring message for every American, young or old: "Just because you can't stand up, doesn't mean you can't stand out." As president of Mike Schlappi Communications, and confined to a wheelchair, he is spreading that word to audiences ranging from students to chief executive officers, from rookies to Olympic champions, and from small gatherings to major conventions.

Jeff Salz has made a lifetime of adventure. An acclaimed explorer with a Ph.D. in anthropology, he has traversed most of the remaining blank spots on the globe. The author of The Way of Adventure: Transforming Your Life and Work with Spirit and Vision, Jeff creates the foundation for creative thinking 
in any organization by presenting
 a unique perspective on risk-taking and innovation. Jeff has spent 30 years as a mountain guide, and 10 years as a university professor. For the last 20 years, he has been safely guiding executives at organizations like Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, Walt Disney, and eBay through the turbulent seas of change while facilitating enhanced teamwork, innovation and creativity.

Audience members will recognize Jeff from his frequent appearances as program host on the on the History Channel and the Discovery Network. His freewheeling humor and profound sense of humanity turn every meeting into a memorable event. With remarkable adventure tales and thought-provoking concepts, Jeff continues to instill his audiences with fresh strategies and enthusiasm for life and career.

Billy Riggs has been called "The Dr. Phil of Magic," and is America’s source for all things attitude!  Through television, radio, books, videos, and live keynote speeches Billy Riggs has used an unusual blend of comedy, music, magic, and motivation to spread his positive attitude to more than a million people on five continents.

Is our 24/7, more-faster-now culture eating us alive...or setting us free? New York Times bestselling author, inductee into the Speaker Hall of Fame and Olympian and now outstanding and top-rated corporate motivational keynote speaker Vince Poscente has the answer with his inspirational and on-the-edge of your seat presentation.

Never before has the world economy faced such challenging times, from Wall St, banking, finance, healthcare, government - corporations and associations all over the globe – and it going to get worse before it gets better. There is no better time or message than Neal Petersen’s “No Barriers- Only Solutions” keynote. Audiences are faced with choices everyday– “how do we survive and excel?” Neal’s keynote has never been more sought after and necessary - he challenges and empowers his audience to think differently, outside the box, with responsibility and accountability.

Albert Mensah was born and lived the first nienteen years of his life in Ghana. Born in a mud hut and living far from any urban center.  Albert's life was hard. When he was just a small boy he carried water several miles each day to help his family survive.

Choose to Lose with Joe Malarkey. Joe looks like every other professional speaker: for about 5 seconds. Then he proceeds to take every trusted formula, good idea and motivational classic and turn them inside-out. It is absolutely fresh, totally unique and audiences love it. His “Choose to Lose” presentation crests as Joe takes the audience full circle and leaves them with a strong, positive message of overcoming fear with humor.

Linda Larsen has been helping people worldwide upgrade their thinking, improve their communication and achieve much better quality results in life, both personally and professionally.  And she does this in such extraordinarily fun, fast-paced and memorable ways that she is sought after around the globe by meeting planners looking to blow people’s socks off at their annual conferences.

Jennifer James is a cultural anthropologist, lecturer, writer and commentator, who is known to audiences around the world for her innovative ideas. She works on an international level with corporations and associations helping people to meet the challenges of today's transitions. Her speeches and seminars deal with the human face of technological change and the development of cultural intelligence. Dr. James is a specialist in areas of cultural change, diversity and marketing intelligence.

Dr. John Izzo is an international consultant and speaker and has been successfully helping organizations achieve their goals for more than 15 years. He is a leading expert on managing change, leadership development and creating workplaces that inspire loyalty and bring out the best in people.

Keith Harrell has personally experienced failure and success in the game of life. He was born in Seattle, Washington where, throughout his formative years, he aspired to become a professional basketball player. Keith pursued his dream with great tenacity, achieving All-American status in high school and being selected as the Most Valuable Player of the state championship team. In college he was the captain of the basketball team for three of four years and averaged more than sixteen points per game in his senior year. It was during this time he learned the importance of a positive attitude, improving performance, teamwork and the art of competition on and off the court.

Tamara has a B.A. in Speech and English Education and a Masters Degree in Education/Counseling from Montana State University. She has diverse background in education and business that includes work as a college instructor, speech coach and account executive for a Television station and film company. She owns her own business, Communications Plus.

On August 9, 1974 Gerald R. Ford assumed the reins of the presidency following the resignation of Richard Nixon. Suddenly, Steve Ford was thrust into the role of "First Son". Steve's unique perspective on life as the President's son encompasses a broad range of fascinating subjects: being 18 years old and having 10 Secret Service agents as constant companions. His father's pardon of President Nixon to help put an end to the infamous Watergate affair.

Keith Ferrazzi is the world’s foremost expert in relationships, bringing 20 years of research and experience to the art and science of business relationship development. His signature focus on success through relationships – a deeply energizing passion – has fueled his own  rise to prominence. Both Forbes and Inc. have called him one of the world's most "connected" individuals.

At the age of 22 Steve Donahue had his life all mapped out.  He was living his dream as a professional disco dance teacher.  Steve had it all; money, fame and plenty of dance partners.  Then disco died.  But Steve learned a valuable lesson; never bet your life on shiny shirts and tight pants.  He also remembered not to trust maps. Just two years previous Steve crossed the Sahara Desert.  Battered by relentless sandstorms, tormented by searing heat and freezing nights, never knowing if the speck on the horizon would be a friend or foe, Steve found his way in the world’s largest desert.

John Alston introduces audiences to tools to excel in the new millenium workplace.  Skillfully utilizing humor and the power of the story, John Alston is an internationally known keynote speaker and award-winning author who has traveled the world infusing knowledge and inspiration to 3 million people with his message of extraordinary performance. For more than 20 years, John has been recognized as a premier presenter of keynote speeches delivering as many as 150 presentations per year to corporations worldwide including numerous Fortune 500 companies such as General Electric, Sara Lee, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, General Motors, U.S. Steel, Corning , Bank One, Sprint, and the U.S. Army and Marines.

Steven Little is an authority on real-world strategies for business growth. Steve Little is a much sought after speaker, consultant, and writer on the subject of growth. A senior consultant for Inc. Magazine since 1998, he speaks to over 10,000 owners and managers of growing businesses each year. He also regularly speaks for some of the world's leading companies, including UPS, Sprint, Cisco, and Bellsouth.

John Kasich is a popular Fox News Channel commentator and frequent guest-host for the "O'Reilly Factor." Newsweek magazine named John Kasich one of its "100 people for the 21st century." Why? John Kasich believes in the power of the individual to raise standards and leave a better America for the next generation. He knows that more government isn't the answer to what ails America, and he believes in the power of individual actions to bring about historic change in our country. He fought for these ideals as a nine-term Congressman from Ohio, and now as a business leader, media personality, author and speaker John Kasich continues to "raise the bar."

Dan Thurmon empowers people to take action, stretch their beliefs and abilities, and create a life abundant with achievement, rewards and fulfillment. As a professional speaker, Dan has developed a unique style called Speaking with Visual Impact.

Rory has a gift for helping you 'Raise the Bar' in your personal and professional life. He accomplishes this through unique learning sessions incorporating his masterful use of humor, personal antidotes, and real-world business examples --- passionately delivered for an unforgettable experience. Attendees leave the event armed with new ideas and actions they can do immediately to improve their effectiveness - both on and off the job.

Afterburner, Inc. is a team of elite military professionals that are experts in helping your team pursue Flawless Execution.  Using Afterburner’s Flawless Execution methodologies, you can help take your team to the next level in performance.  The combination of sound organizational development and combat-proven methodologies has made Afterburner Inc one of the fastest growing training and consulting organizations in the country. The Flawless Execution Model is a proven process used by elite military professionals around the world to execute missions when the stakes are high and failure is not an option. Corporate success, like success in combat, depends on execution.

What untold successes could we achieve – in our lives, our workplaces, our world -- if every one of us knew how to unleash our inherent brilliance? Simon T. Bailey has a visionary ability to identify brilliant potential in people and organizations and ignite that brilliance into action for amazing results. An internationally known speaker, author and consultant, he inspires individuals to take charge of change and transform their lives from the inside out. A thought leader and fresh voice in the businesses world, Bailey connects the dots between individual and organizational brilliance.

Anthony Galie Seminars brings a new approach to an old problem: how to get and stay motivated over a long period of time. Most people are only able to stay focused on their goals for a few days at a time. Any longer than that and their performance begins to drop. In the absence of repeated, external reinforcement it is difficult to remain enthusiastic and properly motivated.

Inspiring clients to acknowledge and improve the choices they make, Jim Bearden delivers dynamic programs and facilitates processes that awaken them to the relationship between personal accountability and success.

Ira Blumenthal has counseled world class clients such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Kroger, McDonald's, Harrah's, American Airlines, Disney, United Artists, Marriott, Exxon, Wal*Mart and others in areas related to branding, strategic alliances, marketing, change management, re-invention and success.

Scott Burrows is a Murder Ball Athlete and Author of "Conversations on Success". Scott has used his powerful success formula - Vision, Mindset and Grit – during his entire life to maximize untapped potential, excel and surpass the competition. He played college football at FSU under Head Coach Bobby Bowden and was a # 1 ranked kick-boxing champion having his last fight broadcast by ESPN.

 

Cheryl Cran provides practical tools and creative strategies for individuals to take their current level of success and boldly grow it to the next level. The companies that Cheryl works with are top performing organizations with a strong focus on becoming a workplace of choice. The leaders of these organizations recognize the value of investing in the growth of their employees for overall company success. Cheryl is a bold growth seeker herself and continually challenges herself to grow, learn and expand as much as she challenges others to do the same. When each leader and individual in the company boldly claims their personal part in future growth the company grows as a result.

Cuban defector and successful technology consultant Ariel Coro presents a compelling and motivational keynote on imagination and ingenuity under difficult circumstances. His experiences will help your audience learn how to adopt a “never give up” attitude, and to appreciate the resources at our disposal many take for granted.

Looking for a humorous look at success and stress? Keynote speaker Michael Broome graduated from Appalachian State University, where he designed his academic major in leadership development. Within a few years of graduation, he began addressing any group composed of two or more; soon, Michael was speaking full time and has become one of the most sought after speakers in his profession.

Focus on High Value Relationship Selling with Jim Cathcart. His books The Acorn Principle and Relationship Selling have both achieved bestseller status and are translated into multiple languages. As the author of 14 books and scores of recorded programs, his students number in the hundreds of thousands.

Alan Bean, the fourth man to set foot on the moon, was selected as a NASA astronaut in 1963. During his 18-year NASA career, he achieved a number of accomplishments, including Apollo 12 Lunar Module Pilot and Skylab Mission II commander. Bean was also selected as backup spacecraft commander for the joint American-Russian Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975.

In a world where efficiency and competency rule the workplace, where do personal strengths fit in? Marcus Buckingham set out to answer it by challenging years of social theory and utilizing his nearly two decades of research experience as a Senior Researcher at Gallup Organization to break through the preconceptions about achievements and get to the core of what drives success.

Danny Cox, President of Acceleration Unlimited is a professional keynote speaker and workshop leader. His themes are built around his personal track record of high performance, leadership and record breaking sales motivation.