 | Joe Torre -- New York USA, 50.0k to 75.0k
On November 2, 1995, Joe Torre was named Manager of the New York Yankees. In becoming the 31st manager in team history, he joined Casey Stengel, Yogi Berra and Dallas Green as the fourth skipper to wear both Yankee and New York Met uniforms. At the podium, Torre offers an inspiring story of personal and professional triumph. Drawing on championship memories and his own inspiring story of cancer recovery, he energizes people to compete and to find within themselves the will to succeed. He also demonstrates the need for selfless teamwork as a key component to reaching a common goal.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Dara Torres -- Florida USA, 50.0k to 75.0k
Since her first international race at the age of 14, Dara Torres has proven that she is far from your average athlete. As a student at the University of Florida, she earned the maximum possible number of 28 NCAA All-American swimming awards. As the first US swimmer to compete in four Olympic Games, Dara set three World records and won nine Olympic medals, including four gold. In the Sydney Olympic Games alone, after a seven-year break from competitive swimming, Dara won gold in the 400m freestyle and 400m MR and bronze in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, and the 100m butterfly. After the 2000 Olympics, Dara retired again to start a family, but dove right back into swimming in the 2006 Masters Nationals where she broke a world record, just three weeks after her daughter’s birth. And in August 2007 Dara won another National title and broke her own 7 year old American Record in the 50 Freestyle.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Jim Tunney, Ed.D -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k 
Concurrent careers in education and professional sports make Jim Tunney, Ed.D. the celebrity speaker with a powerful message for facing and mastering challenges. Drawing from 28 years of experience as an educator and 31 years as an NFL referee, and credentials that place him in the top 4% of today's speakers, Tunney emphasizes ways to develop accountability and build teams that work. In his compelling keynotes, he presents effective, efficient actionable ideas as your launch point for improved performance. Here, and in his writings, particularly his chronicle of life in the NFL, Impartial Judgment, the "Dean of the Referees uses sports as the matrix for practical lessons on team building, leadership, and real time performance. His current book project is Chicken Soup for the Sport Fan's Soul.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Peter Vidmar -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
In 1984, what began as an ad became a forecast of the future. Peter Vidmar captained the US Men's Gymnastics Team to its first-ever Olympic Gold Medal. He also captured the gold in the pommel horse - scoring a perfect 10. And he won a Silver Medal while becoming the first American to medal in the individual all-around men's competition. His winning performances averaged 9.89, making him the highest scoring US male gymnast in Olympic history. Today, Peter translates his skills as a leader and motivator into inspirational presentations for Fortune 500 companies looking to benefit from his Gold Medal performances. In addition to his Olympic success, he has numerous NCAA and international titles, an economics degree from UCLA, and experience as a television announcer for CBS. He also serves on the Executive Committee of USA Gymnastics and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for the State of California. In short, Peter is in a category all his own.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Bonny Warner -- New York USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
At the age of 14 Bonny set out her life's ambitions with a list of five goals: to go to a good college, to be a pilot, to be an Olympic athlete, to work for ABC-TV and to build a log cabin. After 25 years of relentless work, Bonny is well on her way to completing her list.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Pat Williams -- Florida USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Pat Williams is widely recognized throughout the sports world as a consummate promoter and astute talent scout. He is the senior executive vice president of the Orlando Magic basketball franchise, and his zany antics and endless imagination have inspired the Magic's phenomenal success from their very first NBA season. No other general manager in professional sports has both wrestled a bear and traded Pistol Pete Maravich. Currently, he is helping bring a WNBA franchise to Orlando. While Williams enjoys a widespread reputation in worldwide sporting circles, many consider him to be one of this country's premier humorous motivational speakers. Williams has also authored a number of motivational books.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Suzanne Woo, JD -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
California-based real estate attorney Suzanne Woo is a noted authority and speaker on the use of golf as a business tool. She has been the subject of feature articles in Golf for Women, Worth Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Business Journal, California Law Business, and a host of other publications. Often noted as an expert on business and golf, she conducts ongoing clinics, seminars, and speaking engagements with corporate clients such as Merrill Lynch, National Car Rental, Arthur Andersen and a host of others.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Don Yaeger -- Florida USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
As the author of 14 books, four of which became instant New York Times Best-sellers, Don Yaeger has developed a reputation as one of America’s most provacative journalists. His award-winning writing career, including 10 years as Associate Editor of Sports Illustrated, has led to guest appearances on every major talk show in America - from Oprah to Nightline; from CNN to Good Morning America. He has also been a featured speaker at nearly 100 business gatherings and athletic events.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Steve Young -- California USA, 50.0k to 75.0k
In his 15 years as a professional athlete, Steve Young experienced first-hand what communication, leadership, and the power of simple hard work can achieve. Best known as former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Young envelops audiences in a world of uncompromising challenge and unmatched glory.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
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