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Expert on How to Relate to Your Students
Annette Breaux is one of the most entertaining and informative authors and speakers in education today. She leaves her audiences with practical techniques to implement in the classroom immediately. Her…
The Immortality of Influence: Believing Every Child Can Achieve Their Dreams
"Every child needs someone to be crazy about them." These are the words of Salome Thomas-EL, award-winning teacher and principal, and nationally recognized educator. They shape his life-long commitment to…
Helping companies stand out from the noice and engage customers
Brian Fanzo is a keynote speaker who inspires, motivates, and educates businesses on how to leverage emerging technologies and digital marketing - to stand out from the noise and engage…
Former Secretary of State (2018-2021), Former Director of CIA (2017-2018)
Michael R. Pompeo served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from April 2018 through January 2021. He previously served from January 2017 to April 2018 as Director of…
Investor in Stocks, People, and Dreams
Recognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world (Thinkers50), Whitney Johnson is an expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption; specifically, a framework which she codifies…
World-Renowned Thought Leader in Leadership Development
Marshall Goldsmith was recently recognized as the #1 leadership thinker in the world.
TED Speaker, Bestselling Author of Stumbling on Happiness and Professor of Psychology at Harvard University
Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert says our beliefs about what will make us happy are often wrong - a premise he supports with intriguing research and explains in his brilliant and…
Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year, author, and stroke survivor
Nika Maples, a native Texan, never thought she would become a teacher. By her sophomore year in college everything changed In 1994, a lupus-induced stroke left Nika quadriplegic. She could…
Former Co-host of ABC's "The View" lawyer
Star Jones (Reynolds) a lawyer and former prosecutor is known to television viewers for her candor confidence.
"Inside every human being a CHAMPION heart beats"!
Presentations Living Life Large - Getting the Most Out of Your Life This program begins with the foundational belief that "Inside every human being a CHAMPION heart beats"! Jim takes…
Inventor of SixthSense, enables new interactions between the real world and the world of data.
After 9 years of exciting journey with Samsung, I have decided to take on new challenges and start something new. From Galaxy Watch to Gear VR, and AI to Robotics,…
Founder, J.D. Power and Associates
Dave Power has spent more than 40 years as a pioneer in customer satisfaction work, with more than 35 as a founder of what has become one of the most…
2 Time Masters Champion, Winning U.S. Ryder Cup Captain
"I was so lucky in having the competition to play against. There is no substitute for that," he admitted to Herbert Warren Wind in the NEW YORKER (June 10, 1985).…
Lt. Commander Navy SEAL, 6x Paralympic Medalist
A true patriot, raised on the farmlands of Kansas, early on Dan Cnossen [Ka-na-sin] knew he wanted to serve his country.
The World's Leading Authority in the Field of Creative and Conceptual Thinking
Dr. Edward de Bono is widely regarded as the world's leading authority in the field of creative and conceptual thinking, and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. He…
Inspirational Speaker Showing Audiences How to Achieve Dreams
Albert Mensah was born in Ghana, Africa, and this is his story: He is the third born of six kids. His father and mother have been married for 47 years…
Dyslexic Writer, Activist and Author of "The Short Bus"
Jonathan Mooney is a dyslexic writer and activist who learned to read when he was 12-years-old. He since earned an honors degree in English Literature at Brown University and has…
Nationally Syndicated Personal Finance Columnist, The Washington Post
Michelle Singletary is a personal finance columnist for The Washington Post. Her award-winning column, "The Color of Money", twice a week in dozens of newspapers across the country and is…
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor, Author of “Taking My Life Back” and Founder of Rebekah’s Angels Foundation.
Rebekah Gregory, Boston Marathon Bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory's life was forever changed due to the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15th, 2013. This act of terrorism may have…
Fascination Expert! Author "How The World Sees You"
Sally Hogshead is the creator of the Fascination Advantage , the first personality assessment that measures how others perceive you. After researching over one million people, her algorithm can pinpoint…
Star of CNBC's 'The Profit', 'Streets of Dreams', and HGTV's 'The Renovator'
If you or your client is looking for an interactive Business Executive Speaker to empower and motivate the audience, Marcus Lemonis has been professionally inspiring crowds through keynote addresses and…
The uses of Guided Imagery to Heal body/mind/spiritl
Patti Leviton, M.A., CHT, has 20 years experience with Guided Imagery. A former stockbroker and trader, Patti had a miraculous healing from cancer over fifteen years ago and now devotes…
Former Sheriff of Milwaukee County and Frequent News Media Guest
After nearly four decades in law enforcement Sheriff David Clarke has found innovative ways to serve the public that gives him the freedom to reach millions of Americans with his…
CEO, Business Consultant, and Award Winning Expert Helping People Unleash Their Success
Debra Pestrak's life didn't start out remarkable. In fact, she understood at an early age that if she wanted anything in life she was going to have to work hard…
Two-time Olympic gold medalist; US Rowing Team Coxwain
Mary Whipple is a three time Olympian, she is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the London 2012 and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and winning Silver in her first appearance…
Good Jazz Is Not As Bad As It Sounds
Chris was born in 1939 and took up playing clarinet at the age of 15, having been a member of the school recorder band since he was 11. After leaving…
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Optimist of "Life is Good"
Bert is the co-founder of the $150 million lifestyle brand Life is Good. When he and his brother John started the company in 1994, they had $78 in their pockets,…
Co-Founder and Director of the MIT Media Laboratory author
Nicholas Negroponte is the co-founder (with Jerome B. Wiesner) of the MIT Media Lab (1985), which he directed for its first 20 years. A graduate of MIT, Negroponte was a…
Political and Economic Analyst
CARRIE SHEFFIELD is a columnist and broadcaster in Washington, D.C. A senior policy analyst at Independent Women's Forum, Carrie earned a master's in public policy from Harvard University (business policy…
"Engaging, knowledgeable, entertaining and impactful"
"Engaging, knowledgeable, entertaining and impactful" Those are the words most often used to describe accomplished attorney, dynamic trainer and award-winning speaker Star Bobatoon. Star's background as an employment attorney gives…
Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute
Jason Riley is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal.
Futurist, Best-Selling Author, Psychologist, Gerontologist, Entrepreneur
Over the past 40+ years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as North America's foremost visionary.
Author
Gerry O'Brion is a marketing keynote speaker and author who translates big brand strategies into knowledge that any business can use to win in the marketplace. Gerry's presentations drive growth…
Resident Magician at Mandalay Bay, Resort & Casino in Las Vegas
Ben Seidman guest stars on the Netflix Original - Brainchild. He appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us on the CW network and starred in two specials on Travel Channel.…
Host of Fox News Channel's Justice with Judge Jeanine
Judge Jeanine Pirro is the host of the consistently highest-rated primetime weekend show, Fox News Channel's Justice with Judge Jeanine. Judge is also a legal commentator, author, champion of victim's…
America's Leading Barack Obama Impersonator
Iman Crosson has turned his talented presence and dead-on impersonation to become America's leading Barack Obama impersonator, appearing on FoxNews, Entertainment Tonight, and at corporate events around the country. However,…
Paleontologist
Paul Sereno, Professor and National Geographic Explorer, works in his Fossil Lab at the University of Chicago, resurrecting creatures long extinct. His field exploits began in the foothills of the…
Team of Elite Fighter Pilots, Experts on Flawless Execution.
Afterburner trains global organizations to accelerate their performance and ensure a higher success rate for their strategic objectives. Afterburner's full client list includes more than 150 US Fortune 500 companies.…
Actress, Comedienne, Author & Speaker
Kerri Pomarolli is a standup comedian, author, actress, speaker and supermodel wannabe. She has been on The Tonight Show 29 times, General Hospital, Young and the Restless, Comedy Central, TBN,…
Author, The Agility Shift: Creating Agile and Effective Leaders, Teams and Organizations
PAMELA MEYER, Ph.D. is a leading Agile Innovation Catalyst for business leaders who recognize they urgently need to shift their way of working to compete in a rapidly changing market.…
From Foster Care to Success author
Derek Clark spent 13 years of his life in the Alameda County foster care system and now shares his inspiring story of resilience and redemption throughout the world.Derek Clark knows…
Author of Killing the Slience; Advocate for Rape & Abuse Victims
18 years old, with big dreams and high goals, Monika Korra moved from her native Norway to Dallas, TX on a track scholarship with SMU. To represent a college track…
Peak Performance - Your Organization’s Sixth Man, NBA Veteran
When Walter steps onto the stage, you can't miss him. It could be because he's 6'5 and stands out in a crowd, but it could also be because on the…
Best-Selling Author of Empower, Director of Learning and Innovation, Faculty at UPenn Graduate School of Education (PLN)
A.J. Juliani serves as Faculty for the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (PLN) and former Director of Learning and Innovation for Centennial School District. As an English teacher,…
TV's Survivor Contestant, Challenged Athlete, TEDx speaker
One year before appearing on CBS' hit TV show Survivor Chad Crittenden was a bilingual teacher and in the prime of his life.
International Motivational Speaker & Author Empowering Bold Change: Fast
Jim Lawless is one of the world's leading motivational speakers and a pioneer in the fields of change and performance shift. He has inspired and empowered over half a million…
Secret Service agent to JFK and Jackie Kennedy President Director
CLINT HILL will forever be remembered as the courageous Secret Service Agent who leapt onto the back of the presidential limousine.
Author of New York Times Best-Selling Memoir "The Journal of Best Practices", Humorist and Speaker
David Finchis a humorist and author of the acclaimed New York Times best-selling memoir, The Journal of Best Practices. Married in 2003 and diagnosed five years later with Asperger syndrome, David…
Founder and President, Candid Culture
Shari Harley, MA and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is the founder and president of Candid Culture an international training and consulting firm bringing candor back to the work place, creating…