HELPING COMPANIES PROSPER THROUGH CYCLES AND CHANGE
When Successful Meetings Magazine named Alan Parisse one of the ‘Top 21 Speakers for the 21st Century,’ it was no surprise. He’s one of the best! For more than two decades, Alan has been helping organizations seize opportunities in times of change and challenge. Combining cutting edge insight and disarming wit, he s
Alexander Blass is the youngest grand prize winner ever of the Daily Record’s Top Innovator of The Year Award. In 2007, they credited him with “revolutionizing charitable giving” for inventing the ubiquitous technology on the internet that facilitates direct person-to-person fundraising. Alexander has traveled to over 50...
Is he a motivational speaker? A magician? A funny, entertaining guy? An expert in dealing with people? All that and more! When the event calls for something more than just a “motivational speech,” Andy Hickman brings an uncommon experience that audiences will never forget. Weaving magic and fun moments, his presentations are memorable and meaningful. In his signature...
Ann Fry, MSW, is a beacon for change, a shining example of reinventing one’s life and thriving, even in spite of difficulties. Unconventional, candid, warm and funny, she challenges people to go beyond their limits. Ann’s topics include: The ReGeneration Process: How to ReEnergize, RePurpose and ReInvent Your Workplace; From Manager to Coach: Bringing Out...
AN UNFORGETTABLE APPROACH TO CHANGE AND QUICK THINKING. DING!
Expect the unexpected when Avish Parashar is on stage! Using Improv Comedy, hilarious stories and insightful content, your audience will be laughing, thinking and buzzing with ideas to improve their personal and professional lives. In his signature, interactive presentation, Ding Happens!, Avish plays Ding!, an improv comedy game where...
Is your organization experiencing overwhelming change, low morale, high employee turnover or burnout? Are employees struggling to find balance, or do they simply need a boost of positive energy? If so, Barbara Glanz is the perfect speaker! Her exciting and motivational presentations are specifically designed to give organizations a new sense of direction...
BUILDING STRONGER LEADERS…TRANSFORMING ORGANIZATIONS
For over 25 years, Barbara Jordan Ellis has provided coaching and leadership development to companies and organizations, helping them develop and implement structures and processes to produce high quality, sustainable results. Barbara is highly skilled in facilitating the creation of a vision and strategies, as well helping to unleash the...
BUILDING STRONG CULTURES OF EXCELLENCE, GROWTH AND CHANGE
Through speaking and consulting, writing, cartooning, music and dance, he rocks (and we mean rocks!) his work with youth and adults. His work is for any organization, campus or community intent on building the kind of leadership and unity that embraces the stance, “United we stand, and deliver.” Through music, message and more, Barry brings people together to build extraordinary success...
For three decades, award-winning speaker and author, C. Leslie Charles has wowed audiences with her wit and wisdom. Her customized presentations educate, entertain, and invigorate her
HELPING LEADERS TO LEAD CHANGE, TRANSFORM PEOPLE AND GROW BUSINESS
Cheryl Cran strongly believes that the future is about collaboration, innovation and leading change. Her presentations on change in our fast-paced, technological and multi-generational workplace include real-life examples and case studies, along with practical solutions. Audiences love her direct approach to leadership...
Chris Clarke-Epstein is a change expert who has spent nearly 30 years challenging diverse groups, including senior leadership teams, middle management supervisors, and health care professionals, to apply new knowledge. Her presentations blend insightful content based on sound theory and innovative activities designed to inspire practical solutions...
Dr. David McLauren sees Diversity as a goldmine for leveraging one’s business in a country where “minorities” will have increased to a full 50% by 2042. David works with companies who wish to increase their productivity and bottom-line results. He teaches how to reach multicultural markets, work and communicate with diverse staff and discover..
ENTERTAINING LEADERSHIP SPEAKER: MOVING PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES FORWARD
A born entertainer, DeDe captivates her audiences with a combination of rich content and a profound message, encouraging people to “snap out of it!” DeDe spent 25 years in corporate America, 24 years as a blackout drinker. In 2007 she left alcohol behind, and returned to her true passion of combining powerful storytelling...
Radical resilience requires the courage to challenge, commit, and contribute in ways that positively impact both today as well our tomorrows. Eileen McDargh, a renowned leadership expert on resiliency, believes that radically turbulent times demand professional and personal responses that transcend our regular work and life patterns. In Eileen’s...
As an innovator and keen observer of highly successful leaders and teams, Greg Bell distilled his findings into a remarkable practice and book, Water the Bamboo – a unique metaphor and compelling approach to success. The premise: Giant timber bamboo will shoot up an astonishing 90 feet in only sixty days, but it takes up to three year...
For over 30 years, James Mapes has been an ardent student of human behavior, helping people and organizations identify and break through barriers to reach their goals and achieve success. James is the founder of Quantum Leap Thinking™, creator of The Transformational Coach™, an expert on the psychology of “applied imagination,” bestselling author...
GUIDING HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH CHANGE
One of North America’s most in-demand presenters, Dr. Janet Lapp translates her clinical and academic knowledge into down-to-earth, humorous but powerful messages that heal, inspire and encourage. Admitted into the Speakers Hall of Fame, she has been rated by Toastmasters as one of the top three speakers worldwide. In this age of...
Music, Impressions…and a Keynote Speaker? Indeed! The outrageously talented Jason Hewlett wows audience members with his own special brand of expertise and entertainment. As a speaker who utilizes entertainment vignettes to teach your audience how to perform at the highest level on the stage of life, Jason’s speech touches the heart through music, comedy...
IGNITING YOUR ORGANIZATION WITH THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE
With a Ph.D in cultural anthropology, Dr. Jeff Salz has been delighting audiences with his uplifting and mesmerizing accounts of global trips, travels and treks for over 20 years. When inspiration is the goal, Jeff delivers a powerful message with stunning visuals. When the event calls for strategies for improving corporate culture///
Joel Zeff is a celebrator of people, helping others to uncover a sense of excitement about life and work they may have lost along the way. He does so through hilarious, interactive programs to illustrate his central message: That organizations and individuals should CELEBRATE every day successes to increase collaboration, productivity, passion and...
Do you want your group so excited about the agenda you’re guaranteed the registrations will pour in? When Judson Laipply is your featured presenter, you can count on it! Judson took the viral world by storm with his Evolution of Dance™ video – one of the most watched YouTube videos of all time, with over 210 million views and counting!...
It’s extraordinary finding a speaker with such broad appeal in a number of topic areas as Karen McCullough. She knows what it takes to build a successful personal brand and gain a competitive edge. She understands the ups and downs of business, and how change must be embraced, not ignored. She’s savvy about human behaviors and generation...
INSPIRING TRANSFORMATION WITH HUMOR: LIVE, LAUGH, LEARN
Successfully combining a clean, sweet Southern comedy style with bona fide New York savvy, Karith Foster offers a unique, refreshing look at life in general and now – new motherhood. Using her disarming wit and a keen understanding of our shared experiences, Karith engages her listeners in matters ranging from pets to diversity to the...
Karyn Ruth White has been entertaining and motivating people in some form or fashion for over 20 years. Unique in the speaking world, Karyn brings over 15 years of professional stand-up comedy experience to her craft, as well as a front-line look at the inner workings of business. She’s a rare combination of motivator, business coach, philosopher and stand-up comedian...
Kevin McNulty, MA, has an uncanny ability to inspire people to think deeper, see clearer and take critical steps towards achievement. When Kevin steps on the platform it’s immediately apparent he is a “teacher” with breadth and depth – with a dash of humor. Highly relatable, Kevin brings an amazingly eclectic background to the stage. He connects...
Lisa Montanaro is intent on helping people live more purposeful, passionate, and productive lives. In her most requested program, DECIDE to Be Organized!® An Empowering Process for Change, Lisa shares valuable tips on how to effectively organize your time, space, paper and possessions by practicing good decision-making techniques, creating a system that works...
GENDER LEADERSHIP AND THE POWER TO MAKE PROFOUND CHANGE
Maria Gamb is known for her straightforward, honest and humorous approach to building business relationships and leadership that gets results. She is a champion of women in business, value-based and gender leadership. A former Fortune 500 trailblazer, Maria spent more than 20 years in the trenches, alongside her corporate partners...
With 80% of Americans disliking their jobs, and 50% changing jobs during an upswing in the economy, finding ways to keep the workforce happy isn’t just a good idea – it’s essential. Marian Madonia steps in when organizations are committed to improving the workplace environment. She’s the guru behind the Garbage Factor™...
Marilyn Sherman believes that no one should take a back seat, literally and metaphorically. She has spent years motivating and inspiring people to get out of their comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life. After a stint in corporate America, Marilyn developed a career as one of the most in-demand keynote speakers for corporate and association...
Mark Black, CSP is a heart and double-lung transplant recipient, turned 4-time marathon runner, author, coach and speaker.Mark’s programs have been called “transformative”, “eye-opening” and “authentic”. He has worked with organizations of all sizes for over a decade and has impacted the lives of more than 100,000 audience members...
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND ACCLAIMED LEADERSHIP EXPERT
When a speaker’s business partners include three of the world’s most innovative leaders – Steve Jobs, Charles Schwab and Sir Richard Branson – you have to expect nothing but the best from your presenter. That is a guarantee when Mark C. Thompson is on the platform. In his inimitable style, Mark has the ability...
It’s seldom that you find a really funny, clean comedian. It’s seldom that you find a really captivating speaker. It’s nearly impossible to find both! Mark Mayfield is a rare individual equally adept at performing stand-up comedy or presenting high-content speeches. He excites, educates and always entertains. Known as “The Corporate Comedian...
INCREASING BUSY WOMEN’S SANITY, CONFIDENCE AND FUN!
Mary Foley, the Sanity Saver! Mary brings vibrant presentations intent on helping women become more bodacious and courageous, while upping their sanity. Her most popular topics include Thriving on Change: Secrets of Successful Businesswomen in Tough Times; 5 Ways to Increase Your Confidence, Thrive on Change & Power Up Your Career; and...
We all lead busy lives, from long work days to keeping things in order on the home front. When Mary LoVerde steps in, offering her life-changing wisdom, everything is put into proper perspective. Mary LoVerde believes life is a balancing act, and her passion is finding creative ways to help audiences blend a successful career with a happy, healthy family...
EMERGING FROM LEADERSHIP TO SOUL FULFILLING INFLUENCE
For more than twenty years, Melanie Mills has felt privileged to serve leaders and their teams in 48 states and 12 countries through keynotes speeches, seminars and consulting focused on cultural transformation, leadership and change. Melanie believes that being savvy in business, with bottom-line results, is hinged on a fulfillment of the...
Naomi Rhode, one of the most celebrated speakers in the world, is a remarkable presenter offering an unforgettable experience. Her greatest gift is inspiring others to uncover their own greatness, to live lives with authenticity and purpose. With extraordinary communication and platform skills, hundreds of audiences have benefitted from her present...
HIPPO GUY: OPTIMALLY NAVIGATING ADVERSITY AND CHANGE
Ever had a BAD DAY at work? We all do. Paul Templer’s “office” was the wilds of Africa as an expedition guide through extreme terrain. His “bad day” was when he found himself headfirst, up to his backside, down an enraged hippopotamus’s throat! All while trying to save someone else’s life in the...
For more than 20 years, Randy Pennington has been guiding leaders who want to deliver results, leverage the power of strong relationships, and promote accountability. In his presentation, Results Rule!®, based on his book, Randy provides strategies and concepts to create a culture that sets your organization apart in a marketplace, he...
FROM A HAITIAN VILLAGE TO CELEBRATED SPEAKER AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Rene Godefroy was born in a tiny, impoverished village in Haiti. His journey stretches from childhood abandonment, to coping with lethal diseases, to begging on the streets…to a dream of coming to the United States. From Haiti to Miami to Atlanta to ultimately becoming one of the most in-demand speakers with a story so...
Reneé Rongen, a hilarious speaker, with a powerful message. She’s a wise and witty mom, award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and friend to many. The media has dubbed her “the mother of motivation,” and a combination of “Oprah, Lily Tomlin and Mother Teresa.” From the board room to packing convention centers, Reneé inspires thousands to “live...
TURNING PESSIMISM of ‘I CAN’T’ into the UNSTOPPABLE POWER of ‘I CAN!
From center court to center stage, Roger Crawford knows what it takes to defy the odds and achieve phenomenal success. Sports Illustrated recognized Roger as “one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world.” In his exhilarating programs, Roger shows others how the...
With unprecedented change in today’s business climate, Rolfe Carawan understands the challenges leaders face in working with their people. His expertise in human dynamics gives him the unique ability to help organizations sustain unity through change and challenging times. With over thirty years of motivating people, his winning strategies have helped hundreds...
EMPOWERING POSITIVE CHANGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
When the crowd cheers and you get the proverbial standing ovation, you’ve made an impression. But when you hear, from one person at a time, the stories of how your words had a positive affect on their life, you know you’ve made a difference. Romeo Marquez, Jr. has inspired over 200,000 students and adults, sharing his success...
IMPROVING PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH THE POWER OF CELEBRATION AND HUMOR
Turn on your GPS, and start celebrating with Scott Friedman! Imagine a workplace where productivity is at an all-time high, where employees look forward to work and are matched to their strengths and recognized accordingly, and where mistakes become opportunities and successes. With lighthearted humor and refreshing...
Known as The Attitude Adjuster, Steve Rizzo knows exactly what you need: a swift kick in the negative behind with fall-out-of-your-chair funny stuff. But, this isn’t just comedy for the sake of laughter only. Steve’s programs are powerful messages cleverly wrapped in comic foil…so hilarious people can’t help but take in key points while...
THE O’SHEA REPORT: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE FOR BUSINESS
Corporate humor at it’s finest! Taking ordinary workplace issues, with its ups and downs and the changing business climate, Tim and Kris O’Shea present a brand new perspective with a hilarious twist. Likened to a Saturday Night Live experience, The O’Sheas show how to deal with the rapidly shifting world with a...
Tim Clue’s work behind the lectern is out in front. Dynamic, inspirational, and with a razor sharp wit, Tim is the ultimate in message multi-tasking. Before he was a stand-up comedian—opening for the likes of Jerry Seinfeld—Tim was a professor of communication. Now a published author and humorous motivational speaker—opening for former U.S...
When Tim Gard speaks, people are apt to fall out of their chairs, or whip out kleenex to wipe away erupting tears from laughing so hard. Tim is that funny! Pretty amazing given he started out working for the government, in social services no less. During those days he discovered his ability (and unstoppable tendency!) to sprinkle non-malicious mischief...
Tom Connellan’s earned a reputation as “The Actionable Ideas Guy” because participants are able to produce an immediate and permanent change in both their personal and professional lives. This “double benefit” is just one compelling reason companies like GE, Marriott, FedEx, and Neiman Marcus regularly have him keynote their meetings...
For a man most noted as the voice of patriotism for singing the National Anthem, Wayne Messmer was almost silenced. In 1994, victimized in an armed robbery attempt in Chicago, he was shot in the throat. Wayne’s miraculous comeback was chronicled in his book, The Voice of Victory. His inspirational keynotes pack a punch while touching on the power of forgiveness...