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SPEAKERS BY TOPIC: Achievement / Peak Performance

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Susan Keane BakerSusan Keane Baker, MHA -- Connecticut USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Susan Keane Baker MHA, is the author of Managing Patient Expectations: The Art of Finding & Keeping Loyal Patients. Her book has been ranked #3 on Amazon.com’s list of 100 top sellers in the general medicine category. Susan is an experienced health care professional with seventeen years experience as vice president at New York and Connecticut hospitals. She also directed the quality initiatives program for a national PPO with 19 million members.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Murray BanksMurray Banks -- Vermont USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
An honored educator and world champion athlete, Murray Banks was Teacher Of The Year in Vermont and has been to the world championships in two sports. Murray knows how to craft and deliver an engaging and motivational message. His unique and interactive style merges skills, inspiration and fun to create dynamic and thought provoking presentations.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Alan BeanAlan Bean -- Texas USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Alan Bean, Apollo 12 lunar module pilot, became the fourth man in history to set foot on the moon. As commander of Skylab mission II, he lived 59 days in space, 270 miles above planet Earth. Under his leadership, his crew accomplished 150% of their pre-mission goals - a record unsurpassed before or since. During his career, Alan helped establish 11 world records in aeronautics and space. He tailors each speech around the theme of the client's event and the goals the client wishes to emphasize. Says Bean," I want to help the audience feel that they too can accomplish the challenges and dreams of their own lives and professions... That each of us can reach for our own stars... to understand that each of us can reach for our own stars... to understand that they are not light years distant but as close as our workplace, our home, and our family."
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Rocky BleierRocky Bleier -- Pennsylvania USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
With the same optimism, sense of humor and steadfast determination that were his trademarks as a Pittsburgh Steelers running back, Rocky Bleier takes audiences from his early years through his professional career and talks about the lessons he learned along the way….lessons that we all can benefit from.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Arlene BlumArlene Blum, Ph.D -- , 10.0k to 15.0k
An acclaimed speaker for audiences of all ages and backgrounds, Arlene Blum brings to her lectures a unique combination of authoritative information, spectacularly beautiful photography and a warm appreciation of peoples and cultures. The adventures she describes exemplify what people can accomplish with determination and careful planning. These lectures will provide the inspiration to help you achieve the most challenging goals, in both your personal and professional life.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Richard BollesRichard Bolles -- California USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Author of the most popular career-planning and job-hunting book in the world, What Color is Your Parachute?: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers, Richard Bolles has guided millions in their quest for not only the right job but also the right life. First published in 1970, and revised, updated or rewritten annually, this world-famous book has helped people adapt to tremendous economic and social change and remains the “enduring job search bible,” according to Business Week magazine. Throughout the business world, Bolles’s theories have made an astounding impact. He coined the term the “informational interview,” which is now a world-famous method for effectively building networks, obtaining employment or making a career-change. Crossing both generational and cultural lines (the book is published in 12 languages), What Color is Your Parachute? was on the New York Times's best-seller list for a remarkable 288 weeks over the years.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Roberta BondarRoberta Bondar, MD, Ph.D -- Ontario Canada, 15.0k to 20.0k
The first Canadian woman to fly in space, physician, scientist, astronaut and photographer, Roberta Bondar was aboard the space shuttle Discovery for its January 1992 mission, realizing a personal dream and capturing the imagination of millions.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Chris CarmichaelChris Carmichael -- Colorado USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
Chris Carmichael is the founder and CEO of Carmichael Training Systems, Inc. (CTS) and personal coach to cancer survivor and seven-time Tour de France Champion Lance Armstrong. Named the US Olympic Committee’s Coach of the Year in 1999, Chris formed CTS in 2000 after spending more than two decades in the sport of cycling. Through Chris’s leadership, CTS immediately established itself as the premier destination for personal fitness, nutrition, and performance coaching. To ensure that his message and coaching philosophy continue to be delivered at the highest level of quality, Chris created an unsurpassed education program that develops the highest-trained coaches in the industry. With a network of more than 100 coaches located throughout North American and beyond, the thousands of athletes working with CTS have full access to an unmatched base of knowledge and experience.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


James CastrissionJames Castrission -- California USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
On November 13 2007, James and Justin departed Forster, Australia to embark on a journey that no other had ever achieved...62 days later, they arrived in New Plymouth, New Zealand James Castrission and Justin Jones kayaked 2074miles, braved 34 foot2 swells, howling winds, endured severe food and sleep deprivation and adverse winds and currents. They became the first kayakers to cross the Tasman Sea and the longest transoceanic double kayak expedition. Staggering upon the shores of New Zealand, the adventurers were sunburnt, bearded, underweight, and physically and mentally wasted…but most of all happy to be alive.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Bob CostasBob Costas -- Missouri USA, 50.0k to 75.0k
Bob Costas has been with NBC Sports since 1979. During this time he has covered every major sport, but is perhaps most identified with the Olympics and Baseball. He anchored NBC’s primetime coverage of the last three summer Olympics – Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, and Sydney, Australia in the year 2000. He most recently hosted the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Bob’s first Olympic experience came in Seoul, Korea in 1988, where he served as the late-night host.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jim CraigJim Craig -- Massachusetts USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Olympic gold medalist Jim Craig, goaltender for the 1980 U.S. “Miracle on Ice” hockey team, is in demand from coast to coast and internationally as a motivational speaker, spokesperson, marketing and sales strategist, and master storyteller. He is president of Gold Medal Strategies, a Boston-area based motivational speaking and sales training company. Jim travels the country speaking in front of corporate audiences and non-profit groups. His talks have motivated, inspired, and instructed employees of Coca-Cola, Coors, Walt Disney, Fidelity, Dunkin’ Donuts, John Hancock, KPMG, NBC, Ocean Spray, Evergreen Financial, Sun Life Financial, and other companies that hold some of the world’s most recognized brands.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Dominique DawesDominique Dawes -- Maryland USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
The first African-American gymnast to win an individual Olympic medal, Dominique Dawes’ success as a gymnast is proof that dreams come true – through hard work, careful planning and unrelenting commitment.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Susan ErshlerSusan Ershler -- Washington USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Susan Ershler has made a living of performing at a high level. For the past 20 years, Sue served in a number of leadership positions for Fortune 500 corporations across the nation. Formerly as Regional Vice President, She was responsible for leading a national sales and service organization focused on providing advanced broadband networking solutions and represented over $600 million in revenue. Yet, many people know Sue for her accomplishment on the world's greatest mountains.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Mike EruzioneMike Eruzione -- Massachusetts USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the United States Olympic Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world. Following the team’s triumph, Eruzione went on to broadcast for network television. He broadcast Olympic commentary from Sarajevo, Los Angeles, and Calgary for ABC, and from Albertville and Lillehammer for CBS. In preparation for the 1994 Winter Olympic Games, Eruzione joined the Olympic Hockey Tour to promote the United States team. A gifted orator, Eruzione is an icon of his 1980 storybook team and an inspiration in the face of even the most seemingly insurmountable of odds. A speaker that sets audiences at ease with his friendliness, outgoing nature, and quick smile, he is an all-time favorite for all the right reasons.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Janet EvansJanet Evans -- California USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
Olympic Swimmer Janet Evans was one of the stars of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, winning gold medals in the 400- and 800-meter freestyle events and the 400-meter individual medley. Her time of 4:03.85 in the 400-meter freestyle was a world record.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Doug FlutieDoug Flutie -- Massachusetts USA, Contact for fee schedule
Winner of the Heisman Trophy, Doug threw his infamous Hail Mary Touchdown Pass in the last seconds of Boston College's 47-45 upset over Miami. Played for the USFL New Jersey Generals, then the NFL Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots prior to joining the Canadian Football League, where he earned three Grey Cup Championships and Grey Cup MVP honors in 1992, 1996 and 1997. To date, he is the only NFL Quarterback in CFL history to be a 5-time Most Outstanding Player of the Year (1991-1994 and 1996).
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Anthony GalieAnthony Galie -- Florida USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Anthony Galie's "Hypnotic Goal-Setting" presentation will delight and astound the audience at your next conference. With actual volunteers from the audience, Tony demonstrates the power of the subconscious mind and teaches the audience valuable lessons on how visualization can help achieve their goals.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Mitch GaylordMitch Gaylord -- Texas USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Mitch Gaylord first thrilled the world over a decade ago as he led the United States men's gymnastics team to its 1984 Olympic gold medal victory. He is the first American Gymnast to receive a perfect "10" in the Olympic Games. He went on to capture an additional silver for vaulting and two bronze medals for rings and parallel bars. Since that time, Gaylord has served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and has appeared in films, television and commercials. Recognized as one who inspires, motivates and entertains, Gaylord is fast becoming one of the nation's most sought-after speakers. He is currently writing his first book.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Charles Owen GlennCharles Owen Glenn -- California USA, 2.5k to 5.0k
Charles O. Glenn, fluent in all aspects of entertainment marketing, from film and television to electronic media, now brings his 30 years of experience to the motion picture and television production arena. As worldwide head of marketing for Universal, Paramount, Filmways/AIP and Orion Pictures he created and supervised successful and innovative global marketing campaigns for literally hundreds of movies and guided six of them — “The Godfather”, “The Godfather II”, “Amadeus”, “Platoon”, “The Silence of the Lambs” and “Dances With Wolves” to 33 Academy Awards, including Oscars for Best Picture.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Pen HadowPen Hadow -- Devon England, 20.0k to 25.0k
Ten years ago, Pen pioneered a specialist guide service in the Arctic and Antarctic, enabling 'allegedly ordinary' people from all walks of life - men and women, young and old, novices and disabled, housewives, corporate executives and special forces - to visit these desolate, yet captivating, wilderness environments. He personally selected and prepared the expedition teams, most of whom he led himself 'on the ice.'
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


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