Motivational / Inspirational
Fostering Equal Access to Healthcare with Dr. Sampson Davis
Let’s make education popular. Let’s “glorify and glamorize” it. Education is the new cool! After all, students have a better chance of becoming an engineer, architect, lawyer, or doctor than becoming the next LeBron James or singing sensation, Beyoncé. SPEAKING.COM: What are some of the main challenges and opportunities faced in healthcare today? DAVIS: There… more -->
The Most Powerful Motivational Force on the Planet
By Mike Rayburn
Three-time Carnegie Hall headliner, keynote speaker, humorist and captivating musician, Mike Rayburn uses his multifold skills to deliver inspirational and motivational speeches. Mike's unique style and message have been profiled in, among others, USA Today, Newsweek, Billboard, Gig, Programming, American Entertainment, and Successful Meetings. Most people never make the choice to become their personal best… more -->
Inspiring Global Human Rights with Doc Hendley
By Doc Hendley
Doc Hendley is a CNN Hero and President and founder of the organization Wine to Water. The original concept of Wine to Water came from Hendley's experiences tending bar and playing music in nightclubs in Raleigh, North Carolina. Wanting to raise money to fight water related death and disease in a new way, he started… more -->
Storytelling and the “Laws of the Jungle” with Yossi Ghinsberg
International bestselling author of Jungle, (over one million copies sold), a true story of survival against all odds in the Amazon rainforest, Yossi Ghinsberg is one of the most celebrated inspirational speakers of our time. SPEAKING.COM: Why do you think storytelling is such an important aspect of the human experience? GHINSBERG: I am a natural… more -->
Building Better Business Relationships with Tim Sanders
By Tim Sanders
Tim Sanders, a former Yahoo! executive, uses his experience and business expertise, to help some of the biggest brands in the world as a corporate consultant. From Leadership Consulting to Strategic Marketing Consulting, Tim has helped clients explore new opportunities and develop new innovations to drive growth and maximize revenue. SPEAKING.COM: Can you give us… more -->
Itay Talgam: Listening and Creative Leadership
By Itay Talgam
SPEAKING.COM: When and how did you discover your passion for music and begin your conducting career? ITAY: I played the Piano from the age of six, but hated practicing. As a teenager it seemed to me that conducting and composing would give me a really cool image, so I studied both! My four-year tour as… more -->
Inspiring Cultural Awareness Around the World with Chris Bashinelli
Chris Bashinelli ("Bash") is one of the most exciting young inspirational speakers in the world today. He's acted (on The Sopranos), spoken on the floor of the United Nations General Assembly Hall, been a TV host (Bridge the Gap) and more. But, the most important thing to him is being a positive, powerful, productive global… more -->
Changing Behavior Starts with 1, not 21 Days
How quickly can you change a behavior? You have probably heard and seen it written that it takes 21 days. That “fact” has been quoted for decades but there is actually no solid clinical evidence to back it up. Everyone is different. Wait until you see what Lacey has to say after a program last… more -->
Is Luck Earned? How to Create Luck.
By Simon Bailey
When you don’t get the raise, sign the deal, sell the product, or lose to the competition, the worst claim you can make is that you’re unlucky. This paralyzes you from taking the necessary action to change the course and bring “luck” in your favor… which begs the question, how do you make your own… more -->
3 Tips for Developing an Ironclad Focus
“Why am I here?” Answering that question is essential to generating an effective focus in an organization. Employees in the today’s business world strive toward finding that one job or goal that is most important to them and then sticking with it. While generating a focus for yourself is critical, as an emerging leader you… more -->
Speakers / Writers
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In the past 30 years, LeVar Burton has done it all - from acting to directing and even producing.
He has appeared in numerous television movies, films and television shows. Burton is probably best known for ... more -->
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The first man to transmit live television pictures from the summit of Mount Everest, and the first American to reach the summit twice, David Breashears is one of America's most distinguished mountaineers, filmmakers a ... more -->
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Lisa Bodell is a globally recognized futurist and innovation expert. She sparks new and creative thinking at every turn. She is the CEO of futurethink, a firm that trains businesses in how to become world-class innovator
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Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is a world authority on leadership and employee relations, demonstrating how good management of human resources can achieve positive, lasting change in the age of globalization.
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Leadership expert and youth guru, social entrepreneur Marc Kielburger is a New York Times bestselling author and co-founder (with his brother Craig) of Free The Children. This international charity and educatio ... more -->
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Earvin “Magic” Johnson went from being one of the most powerful players on the NBA court to one of the most influential business figures in the U.S. The two-time Hall of Famer, multiple NBA MVP, and Olympic Gold Meda
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Considered the foremost global expert on retail banking innovation, Brett King is also a three-time bestselling author and founder of the mobile banking startup “Moven.” King was voted American Banker’s ... more -->
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Throughout her career, Lisa Ling has reported from some of the most dangerous locations from the world in an attempt to bring attention, aid, and change to those who need it the most. A former television co-host on ABC
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As a former naval officer and flight leader, George Dom knows how to bring the best out of people. During a decorated 26-year military career, he has had the honor and privilege of serving as commander of the air wing ... more -->
