 | Curtis Aikens -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k 
As a chef, Curtis is in much demand as a celebrity guest of fine restaurants. His cooking, which blends his Southern upbringing with his subsequent California influence, also incorporate nuances gleaned from extensive travels in the US and Europe. Curtis' latest book, to be titled "Recipes to Weight Loss and Its Control," was inspired by the fact that he has recently shed over fifty pounds. Additionally, because of Curtis' triumphant accomplishment of learning to read as an adult, he donates a portion of the royalties from his books to literacy programs across the country and does charity work for libraries through out the country.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Harvey Alston -- Ohio USA, 2.5k to 5.0k
Harvey Alston has held a variety of positions throughout his career. He has been a teacher, head high-school football coach, university counselor, assistant director of student financial aid, and has held various positions in the restaurant business. In these positions he was able to observe the attitudes of people and the positive aspects of customer service.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | John Alston -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Stuff happens (and then you fix it!) That is John Alston's credo. He believes that nothing happens (changes, develops or improves, until "stuff" happens!) With that in mind, John Alston, with humor and a thoroughly infectious enthusiasm for life, can convert an audience of sluggish skeptics into a roomful of people rejuvenated by a newfound awareness of their own potential. He inspires others as he generates the desire to succeed,transcend mediocrity and get over the rough spots, no matter what reality places in our path. By offering facts, teaching new ways to think, along with skills and techniques, he arms people with knowledge and stresses the need to meet challenges, adapt to change and take advantage of opportunities.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Wally Amos -- , 10.0k to 15.0k
Wally Amos is credited with being the father of the gourmet cookie industry. He opened his first Famous Amos store on Sunset Boulevard in 1975. By 1985, sales had grown to more than $10 million. However, adverse financial results forced Amos to relinquish ownership. Turning adversity into opportunity, he launched a new venture, The Uncle Nonamé Company, featuring fat-free gourmet muffins. He is the author of several popular books including Man With No Name Turns Lemons into Lemonade, The Power in You, and his latest book, Watermelon Magic. An inspiring public speaker, Amos shares his insights on managing change and overcoming adversity. He also addresses audiences on the topics of adult illiteracy and school dropout prevention.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | John Avianantos -- Arizona USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Since 1984, John has presented over 1400 programs--all with his unique guarantee--"audience evaluation determines his fee". John's specializes in motivation and inspirational programs and presents in Keynote or seminar formats. Past clients include AT&T, American Express, IBM, State Farm,and clients from almost every catagory.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Samuel Betances, Ph.D -- Illinois USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Recognized as a gifted, inspirational, and motivational speaker, Dr. Samuel Betances' insights and commitment to workforce diversity issues rank him as invaluable in empowering leadership in the public and private sector. As a sociologist, educator, and professor of 20 years, he has taught race relations, the U.S. Latino experience, church and society, education and reform, and gender issues. His national and international travels, media exposure, sense of humor and bilingual/bicultural roots greatly enhance his creative commitment to equity and excellence in making diversity a plus for the bottom line.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Bruce Boguski -- Ohio USA, 2.5k to 5.0k
Bruce Boguski, motivational speaker, columnist and media personality is well known for his ability to inspire others to "Do the Impossible". Bruce knows first hand the attitude and skills required to overcome physical and mental challenges.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Jim Brazell -- Texas USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Jim Brazell is a consultant, researcher and orator focusing on 21st century issues including community competitiveness, educational innovation, emerging technology and jobs. Jim’s clients include think tanks, companies, universities, community colleges, workforce boards, economic development organizations and K-12 schools.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Joan Brock -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Joan Brock was forced to re-evaluate and transform her life when she lost her sight in just three weeks. At the time, ironically, Joan was a teacher of the blind and she was able to apply the skills she had been teaching to her own circumstances. Now, in her individually tailored presentations, Joan offers to organizations the benefit of her own experience. Joan is the co author of More Than Meets The Eye, which has been translated into several languages and is also a Reader's Digest Condensed Book. She won the hearts of the insurance industry's "Million Dollar Round Table" and the NBC Today Show with her story of courage, perseverance and acceptance.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Dan Buettner -- Minnesota USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
Explorer and National Geographic writer Dan Buettner is the founder of Quest Network, Inc. and has produced more than a dozen interactive expeditions. His Quests are real-time expeditions designed to enlist an online audience's participation in solving some of science's biggest questions. The Quests have generated more than two billion media impressions and garnered an online educational audience of 12 million students in 80,000 classrooms.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Harlan Cohen -- Indiana USA, Contact for fee schedule
Harlan Cohen is one of the most widely read columnists among teens and young adults. His syndicated advice column, “Help Me, Harlan!” reaches millions of readers of all ages in daily and college newspapers across the United States, in Canada, and overseas.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Jerry Ellis -- Alabama USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Jerry Ellis has written for the New York Times, had four non-fiction books published by Random House and has been a speaker/consultant throughout the United States, Asia, Europe and Africa. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he speaks English, Spanish and Italian. Five of his plays have been produced, and he has received grants from the National Endowments for the Arts, the Rockefeller Foundation and the Alabama State Council on the Arts. He is the co-founder of Tanager Retreat International: A Place to Embrace the Extraordinary in Life, Business and Art.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Troy Evans -- Arizona USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
On November 12, 1992, Troy Evans was sentenced to 13 years in Federal Prison. He was convicted of five armed bank robberies, in three states, over a six-month crime spree, and was sent to the Federal Correctional Complex in Florence, Colorado. His neighbors included such notorious criminals as Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols. Troy was released on December 13, 1999, over seven and one-half years later. Despite the obstacles that only prison can produce, Troy was determined that his time behind bars would not be wasted time. Education would be his saving grace. When Troy walked out the doors of prison he carried with him two degrees, both obtained with a 4.0 GPA and designation on the Dean’s and President’s list. Troy is now a motivational speaker who shares his story and lessons learned with audiences of all ages.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Asma Gull Hasan -- Colorado USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Asma Gull Hasan is the author of American Muslims: The New Generation. She has titled herself a Muslim Feminist Cowgirl reflecting her upbringing and specifically her Colorado home. The daughter of Pakistani immigrants and born in Chicago, she considers herself an all-American girl.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Patty Hendrickson, MBA -- Wisconsin USA, 2.5k to 5.0k
Patty is an experienced association officer and leader on the local, state and national level. She has a Masters of Business Administration and is an active member of the National Speakers Association. Patty is the author of the inspirational book, now in its third printing, Who I Am Depends On Me! She engages her audiences to smile and feel the power they have to make a difference.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Linda Henley-Smith, BA, MA -- Arizona USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Linda brings toys, props and new hope for the humorally challenged! For over twenty years, Linda has presented entertaining, educational and empowering programs to diverse audiences, from Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to elementary school students. A speaker, author and opera singer, Linda's weaves her brand of humor, music and interaction with audiences into a presentation that will encourage people to be the best they can be, personally and professionally. your group will be laughing, crying, and howling (literally)as they experience a life-changing event!
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Scott Huse -- Arkansas USA, 2.5k to 5.0k
Scott is a high-energy sales and marketing professional who brings his experience in life and business to the platform to inspire his audiences. He is a perfect fit to wake up an association meeting. Serving the business and academic communities, Scott Huse offers keynote presentations and life coaching.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Herb London, Ph.D -- New York USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Dr. London is a noted social critic whose work has appeared in every major newspaper and journal in the country including such diverse publications as Commentary, National Review, American Spectator, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Washington Times, New York Magazine, New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, Modern Age, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Orbis, Encounter, Forbes, and The New Criterion. He is the author and editor of twenty-one books (see enclosure) and two plays “My Most Embarrassing Moment” and “A Love That Cannot Speak Its Name.”
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Bob Love -- Illinois USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
For seven straight years Bob Love was the Chicago Bulls' highest scorer, setting a team record of 25.8 points per game! However, in spite of his success on the court, Love was unable to do something most people take for granted - talking without stuttering. After retiring from basketball, he tried for seven years to find a steady job and in 1984 was hired as a dishwasher at Nordstrom's for $4.45 per hour. Working six months in a row without a day off, Love was noticed by Nordstrom's owner who offered to pay for speech therapy. The rest is history. After representing Nordstrom's, Love made his way back to the Bulls and is now director of community relations.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | John McKernan, Governor -- Maine USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Governor John McKernan, Jr. won national recognition for leadership and innovation in education and human resources. The National Alliance of Business honored him with the first annual School-to-Work Transition Award. He was also recognized as Outstanding Governor in 1992 by the American Society for Training and Development. A leader in the fields of education and politics, McKernan served as a member of the Secretary of Labor's National Advisory Commission on Work-Based Learning and the advisory board of Jobs for the Future's National Youth Apprenticeship Initiative. He also chairs Jobs for America's Graduates, a nationwide school-to-work transition organization.
Phone: 415-861-1700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
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