OUR SPEAKERS
ABBOTT, Jim
Major League
Pitcher
One-handed major league baseball pitcher
with a message of overcoming obstacles.
ALBOM,
Mitch Sports col., Author
Wrote Tuesdays
With Morrie;
named No.1
Sports Columnist in the nation by the
Sports
Editors of America (APSE)
ALDRIN,
Buzz
Astronaut
Second man on moon,
speaks on overcoming adversity.
ALESSANDRA, Dr.
Tony Business
skills
Helps companies achieve market dominance
through
strategies designed to outmarket, outsell
and outservice
competition.
ALEXANDRIDES, Costas
Int. Education
Professor of
Management/International Business U. of MO.
ALLEN,
Debbie Retail business
Author of Confessions
of a Shameless Self-Promoter; speaks on
customer service, marketing, sales and
team building.
ALLEN, Dr.
Deborah
Financials
Advises Fortune 500 companies and
money-management professionals.
ALLEN, Robert
G. Sales,
Marketing
Shows how mental “workouts” can change
behavior… and results
in every area of business.
ALLEN, Steve Jr.
MD Stress
Teaches family medicine
at SUNY; takes page from his famous
father to use humor (in medicine!) to
fight stress.
ALLRED, Alexandra
Powe Women’s
Issues
Former national athlete; speaks on Women
in Business and
correlation between sports and business.
ALSTON,
John Change
Counseling psychologist
and founder of the American Institute of
Stress Management. Speaks on Attitude.
ALTER,
Jonathan
Politics
Wrote Newsweek’s
cover story on Clinton and writes acclaimed
“Between the Lines” column; speaks on
Middle East, Politics,
Media and Society.
AMATT,
John Mountaineer
Canadian Everest
climber; speaks to teamwork, preparation,
commitment, changing environments,
realistic goals and positive attitude.
AMOS,
Wally Entrepreneur
Founded Famous Amos
Chocolate Chip Cookies, now developing
“Uncle Noname Cookie Company.”
ANDERSON, Dr.
Dale Medical
Emergency physician;
coordinator of the Minnesota ACT NOW
Project, a coalition of dramatic artists
who think medically – and medical artists who think dramatically.
ANDERSEN, Toben
Cancer survivor
Successful entrepreneur
who speaks to “The Hero Within.”
ANDERSEN,
Kurt
Author
Wrote Turn of the Century.
Co-founder of Spy magazine, was
editor-in-chief of New York
magazine; columnist for both Time and The New Yorker.
ANDREWS,
Arthur
Winning
Former peace officer who speaks on
personal development.
ANGELOU,
Maya Poet
One of America’s
best-loved writers.
ARMSTRONG,
Lance Athlete, Cyclist
World champion cyclist
and two-time Olympian.
ARNOT, Dr.
Bob
Medical
Medical Correspondent for NBC.
ARONIN,
Michael Comedian, Positive Mental
Cerebral palsey victim
from childhood who speaks on need for
sense of humor in all walks of life.
ASHFORD,
Evelyn Olympic Gold Medal –
Track
Four-time U.S. Olympian.
Set world records in the 100.
ASMUS, Dr.
Barry Business, Economics
Expert on globalization,
demographics and public policy.
ATKINSON, Dr.
Richard Pres. UCSD
Former Director/National
Science Foundation; was Professor of
Psychology at Stanford; research deals
with problems of memory
and cognition.
ATKINSON, Dr.
Holly Medical education
Editor of Health News. Has been
med. correspondent for
“The Today Show,” CBS News, Lifetime
Medical TV and PBS.
AUN,
Michael Change, Sales
Author-businessman; winner of The World
Championship of
Public Speaking” from Toastmasters Int.
AUSTIN,
Emory Change, leadership., teamwork.
Develops strategies to
enhance personal and professional growth.
AUTRY, James
A.
Leadership
Fortune 500 exec., author of 5 books
including Love and
Profit: The Art of
Caring Leadership. He is also a
poet.
AVERY,
Christopher Teamwork,
leadership
Advisor on human
performance and shared responsibility.
AVIANANTOS,
John Personal Development
Coached at a college
whose mascot was an artichoke. Speaks on
“Winners Find a Way.”
AYAN, Jordan
E. Business
Technology
Helps develop creative
applications of new technology and
tapping the innovative spark in
individuals.
BACHRACH,
Lloyd Attitude
Gymnast and world class
volleyball player
BAKER, David
(General) Technology
Mgn. Dir., Schwab Wash.
Research
BAPES,
Bob
Change
Stresses creativity in
coping with change
BARDWICK, Judith Ph.D
Psychologist; Speaks on finding peace in a chaotic world
Author, Seeking the Calm in the Storm
BARRERA,
Rick Change, Future, Strategy, Innovation
Author, Non-Manipulative Selling
Change, Future, Strategy, Innovation
BARRY,
Dave Humor columnist
Pulitzer-winner
BATTISTA,
Bobby CNN reporter
BALLARD,
Robert Explorer
Oceanographer:
discovered Titanic and Bismarck.
BALL,
James Entrepreneur
Speaks on developing an entrepreneurial
mind-set; author: Soar… If You Dare
BALL, John
R. Medical/ Health Care
Speaks on Risk
Management; author: Shifting Paradigms; speaks on
how to function in chaos systems
BANE,
Michael Journalist
Speaks on Risk
Management, Author of Shifting Paradigms.
BARK, Caryn
Jewish Comic
The Chicago Tribune has called her
“one of the funniest woman in Chicago.”
BARKER,
Joel
Futurist
Author: Paradigms:
The Business of Discovering the Future
BARLOW, Ed
Jr. Futurist
Explores the rapid
economic, political and social trends into 21st century
BARNICLE,
Mike
Political
Essayist on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris
Matthews
BARONE,
Michael Journalist
Political writer for
U.S. News & World Report
BAR-ZOHAR, Dr.
Michael Middle East
Israeli author, soldier,
statesman and academic. Wrote novel, Enigma
BASSO, Dr.
Bob Leadership, Change
Author: This Job
Should Be Fun
BAUMEL, Rey
Imposter
“Genuine, original
fake:” doctor, lawyer - anything you want him to be
BEAN,
Alan Astronaut, Pilot Apollo X11
Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo 12. The
fourth human to set foot on
the moon.
BECKER,
Hal Sales
Looks at the secret of successful selling
and how to apply these tools to all areas of our lives.
BECKWITH,
Harry
Marketing
Author : Selling The Invisible
which has appeared on the Business Week bestseller list for
23consecutive months.
BEHAR,
Joy Comedienne
Does stand-up to themed
meetings
BENDER,
Ray Technology/Leadership
Has over 25 yrs
experience with technology organizations
In sales, consulting and
management positions.
BENNETT,
Robert Law
Served as President
Clinton’s personal attorney.
BERCOVITZ,
Arden Change/ Leadership
As Albert Einstein, he helps people expand
creativity and explore new ways of thinking.
BERNSTEIN,
Carl Journalist
Former Washington Bureau Chief and Sr.
Correspondent
for ABC-TV
BESCHLOSS,
Michael
Political
Award-winning historian of the Presidency
BETHEL MURRAY,
Sheila Author: Making a Difference,
12 Qualities That Make
You a Leader
BEVERIDGE,
Dirk Sales management
Author: If I Were the
Boss
BEVERIDGE,
Don Entrepreneur
Author: The
Achievement Challenge
BIDLACK,
Hal Portrays Alexander Hamilton
BILD,
Traci Telephoning & Customer
Service
Speaks on telephone
techniques that increases
Sales.
BILLICK,
Brian Head Coach of the BALTIMORE RAVENS
BIONDI,
Matt Olympic Gold Medallist
Speaks on self-improvement
BLACKWELL,
Roger Sales & Marketing
Roger was cited by the
New York Times as one
of the top speakers on the lecture
circuit.
BLADES,
William Sales & Marketing
Author: Selling: The
Mother of all Enterprise
BLAIR,
Bonnie Gold Medallist
Speaks on “Achieving
your personal best.”
BLAKELY,
Doc Humorist/
Speaker
Speaks on how to accomplish 99% of our
goals.
BLANCHARD,
Ken Motivational
Helps increase
retention, build energy, improve
Customer service and
promote teamwork.
BLANCHARD,
Marjorie Motivational
Understanding and
implementing change
BLANCO,
James Fraud Prevention
Author: Business
Fraud; Know it and Prevent it
And Identity Theft.
BLEIER,
Rocky Motivation
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Football Player
BLOHOWIAK,
Don
Change/Leadership
Author of six acclaimed
books on effective leadership methods
BLOOD,
Michele Self-improvement
Invented “MusiVation;” speaks on
behavioral change
BLOOM,
Scott Psychic Comedian
An expert in
relationship building, creative problem solving and
Industry trends.
BLUMENTHAL,
Ira Business Development
Reveals how many
companies have gone from distinction
to extinction because
they are unable to cope with change.
BLUMENTHAL,
Susan Dr. Women’s Health Care
Was appointed the country’s first Deputy
Assistant Secretary for Women’s Health
BODE,
Ken PBS’ Sr. Correspondent
National political
analyst and principal correspondent
BOLLES,
Richard Economic and Social
change
Author: What Color is
Your Parachute
BOND Geoff,
Nutritional Anthropology
Speaks on original nutrition and
innovative techniques for cancer regression
BOOHER,
Dianna Communication
Increasing your
productivity through communication
BOONE,
Pat Motion Picture Actor
BORKOWSKY,
Amy Comedian
Amy has been featured in newspapers
through out the country including the New York Times, L.A. Times and
Chicago Tribune.
BORMAN,
Frank Astronaut
Led the first team of
American Astronauts to circle the moon.
BOUTON,
Jim New York Yankees former
pitcher .
BOWDEN,
Bobby Former Head Coach at Florida State Univ.
BOWDEN,
Terry Former Head Coach at Auburn
Univ.
BOYD, Ty
Communication
Speaks on effective
communication, visionary leadership
And customer focused
service.
BRACKENRIDGE,
Rob Comedian
Has done major TV shows;
will tailor stand-up to corp. themes
BRADT, Gary
Dr. Leadership/ Life
balance
Author: Everyone needs To Be a Leader
BRANDAU,
Karla Change
De-puzzle human behavior and unravel the
complexity of human relationship.
BRANSON,
Richard Capitalist
Entrepreneurial
BRANDT,
David Leadership
Inspires business groups
to build cutting edge
Organizations with dynamic leadership an
innovative thinking.
BRANDT,
John Leadership
President , Publisher &
Editorial Director
of Chief Executive
Magazine
BRADT,
Gary Leadership, Change
BREASHEARS,
David Mountaineer
Speaks to audience about challenges in
life.
BRENNER,
David
Comedian
Has done major TV shows; will tailor
stand-up to corp. themes
BRIDGES,
Steve Impressionist
“Does” GW Bush – looks
like, talks like, walks like – and a comedian”
BRINKMAN, Rick
Dr. Motivational/ Customer Serv.
Author: Dealing With
People You Can’t Stand
BRITTEN,
Rhonda
Leadership
Author: Fearless
Living
BROCK,
Joan Adapting to
adversity
Lost eyesight at peak of
career; speaks to “playing the hand your dealt”
BROCK,
Terry Technology, Computers
Helps business increase
mktg. and com. possibilities
BRODY,
Jane Health Nutrition
Personal Health
columnist for NY Times
BROKAW, Meredith
Auld Entrepreneur
Owner of 4 NYC toystores;
author, Penny Whistle Sick in Bed
BROOKS,
David Author: Bobos In Paradise:
Senior Editor at the “Weekly Standard”
BROOKS,
Bill Sales/
Leadership
He brings real world
advice , hard hitting facts and great stories to the platform in order
to motivate
the
audience.
BROOME,
Michael Leadership, Marketing
Humorous approach to
acceptance of change
BROTHERS, Joyce
Dr. Psychologist
Speaks on personal &
family issues
BROTT,
Boris Sym. Conductor
Speaks on leadership,
need for teamwork
BROWN,
Dale College Basketball coach
Motivation
BROWN,
James Fox Sports Commentator
BROWN, James
J. Healthcare
Motivation: sense of
self worth comes from within
BROWN,
Jim Author: Life Lessons
BROWN,
Jolene Change, Leadership
Using humor to cope with
change
BROWN,
Les Motivational
Tells people how to live
up to their greatness
BROWN,
Pat Law/ Justice
Author: Killing For
Sport
BROWN, William D.
PhD Ethics
Author: The Right
Thing: ethics inaction/ethics in action
BRZEZINSKI, Zbigniew
Former. National Security Advisor
BUCHHOLZ,
Todd Economic
Author of “Market
Shock”
BUCKLEY,
Christopher Political
He has been called “one
of the wittiest- and most fearless
men of our day.”
BUCKLEY,
Kathy Comedienne
Hearing impaired
speaker; author:
If You Could Hear
What I See
BUFFINGTON, Perry
Dr. Telecommunication
Author: The Millionaire
Code
BUGLIOSLI,
Vincent Law/ Justice
Author: Outrage: The
Five Reasons Why O.J. Simpson
Got Away with Murder.
BURKAN,
Wayne
Change
Speaks on understanding change-resistance,
and
how to move beyond it.
BURRUS, Daniel
Futurist
World’s leading
technology forecasters and futurist
BURNS,
Ken Director, Producer
Released the first in a
series of filmed biographies on noteworthy
Americans. Winner of the
1997 Erik Barnouw Prize.
BUSH, Barbara Wife
of Pres. George Bush
BUSH, George
Former U.S. President
BUTCHER,
Susan Motivational
The only person to ever
win the 1,158 mile Iditarod
Sled Dog race three
years in a row
BUXMAN, Karyn Commun.,
Mgmt. Consulting
Using humor to cope with… practically
everything
CALLOWAY, Joe
Motivation
Sales/
Marketing
CAMPBELL, Kim Hon. Former Prime
Minister of Canada
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