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SPEAKERS BY TOPIC: Empowerment

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Patch Adams, M.D -- Virginia USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
Patch Adams, M.D., is a nationally known speaker on wellness, laughter, humor, and life as well as on the subjects of healthcare and healthcare systems. He approaches the issues of personal, community, and global health with "zestful exuberance" (Time Magazine). Dr. Adams believes that "the most revolutionary act one can commit in our world is to be happy." Dr. Adams is founder and director of the Gesundheit Institute, a free health facility in operation for 15 years. Over 15,000 people have been provided with free medical care at the Institute.
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


Courtney Elizabeth Anderson, J.D., M.B.A -- Texas USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Ms. Anderson truly does bring a completely unique experience to fulfill your speaking and/or training needs. She is an individual who brings the highest level of academic and professional credentials (from accredited top tier nationally ranked academic institutions) coupled with real life experience to infuse every speaking engagement with both credibility and actual content. She is that rare individual who is at once one of the most dynamic and entertaining presenters in the nation who also possesses the caliber of knowledge and experience that your organization demands. She delivers both style and substance. Your firm can not risk your valuable resources of both time and money on a speaker who does not have the appropriate credentials or content. Your firm deserves the maximum return on investment and Ms. Anderson will deliver it.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Bodine Balasco -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Successful Meetings Magazine> has named Bodine Balasco “one of the Top 21 Speakers for the 21st Century.” His Fortune 100 clients include AT&T, Boeing, Coca Cola, British Petroleum, Verizon, Wells Fargo, and FedEx. Many of them call Bodine “the most effective speaker we’ve ever hired.”
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Amiri Baraka -- New Jersey USA, 2.5k to 5.0k
Amiri Baraka's standing as a major poet is matched by his importance as a cultural and political leader. As leader of the Black Arts movement of the 1960s, Baraka did much to define and support black literature's mission into the twenty-first century. Writers from other ethnic groups credit Baraka with opening "tightly guarded doors" in the white publishing establishment.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Marjorie Blanchard -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Marjorie Blanchard has earned a worldwide reputation as a compelling motivational speaker, an accomplished management consultant and trainer, a best-selling author and an entrepreneur. Co-author of The One Minute Manager Gets Fit and Working Well: Managing for Health and High Performance, she is well-versed in a variety of topics and often speaks on leadership, balance, managing change, aging parents, and life planning.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Julian Bond -- District of Columbia USA, Contact for fee schedule
From his student days to his current Chairmanship of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Julian Bond has been an active participant in the movements for civil rights and economic justice. As an activist who has faced jail for his convictions, as a veteran of more than 20 years service in the Georgia General Assembly, a university professor and a writer, he has been on the cutting edge of social change since 1960. He has served since 1998 as Chairman of the Board of the NAACP, the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States. In 2002, he received the prestigious National Freedom Award.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


George Burk -- Arizona USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
With many years of practical experience, Captain Burk's presentations are both credible and emotional, leaving his audiences with a lasting and meaningful impression of the topics discussed. His own experiences both before and after his injury allow him to express the special sensitivity to the human factors associated with safety, trauma, severe injuries and the motivation required to overcome hardships.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Scott Burrows -- Florida USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
As a young man, Scott had it all. He played college football for Coach Bobby Bowden at FSU and was a top ranked kick-boxing champion. At the age of 19 it all changed when a car accident left him a quadriplegic. Through Vision, Mindset and Grit, Burrows has achieved a Business Degree in Finance and the prestigious MDRT life insurance reward. He is the co-author of Conversations on Success, a book that also features Jack Canfield, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. An international business entrepreneur currently exporting to the Asian markets and a "Murder-Ball Athlete" demonstrates that Scott continues to be on the playing field of life!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Susan Carnahan -- Colorado USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Whether it's a keynote address, on-site training, or a breakout session, you will be captivated by Susan Carnahan's enthusiasm for life. Her humor and talk-show style animate audience interaction with the how-to's of business politics today. She has a content-driven message delivered with a comedian style. With over 20 years of experience in advertising, sales, radio, and banking, Susan has turned her talent toward speaking and motivating, speaking to over 15,000 a year. Over the last 11 years she has addressed audiences and classes across the United States and Canada, from the Chickasaw Indian Reservation in Oklahoma to Kemper Insurance, Ford, Kodak, Ping, and Arizona Power.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Rosalynn Carter -- Georgia USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
As First Lady, Mrs. Carter brought an interest in complex issues and a wealth of compassion to the White House. Today, still highly respected, she is a crusader on issues ranging from homelessness to global peace, a board member for a number of social causes, and a best-selling author.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Dr. Deepak Chopra -- Massachusetts   USA, 50.0k to 75.0k
Deepak Chopra has written more than twenty-five books, which have been translated into thirty-five languages. He is also the author of more than one hundred audio- and videotape series, including five critically acclaimed programs on public television. In 1999 Time magazine selected Dr. Chopra as one of the Top 100 Icons and Heroes of the Century, describing him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine." Dr. Chopra currently serves as CEO and founder of The Chopra Center for Well Being in La Jolla, California. As we approach the millenium, achievements in science, medicine, and technology continue to change the world. Dr. Chopra believes that the one advancement that will truly revolutionize our lives remains relatively unexplored: "How to more fully realize our ability to change reality to create physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and social well being."
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Hugh Coppen -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Hugh's highly successful thirty year career in leadership roles in many different industries, including his three-time experience as CEO, has provided him with unique, first-hand insights into the secrets of truly effective leaders. His animated style, his understanding of and passionate belief in "Visionary Leadership" make this an inspiring, valuable and entertaining presentation.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Wayne Dyer -- Florida USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, affectionately called the "father of motivation" by his fans, is one of the most widely known and respected people in the field of self-empowerment. He became a well-known author with his bestselling book, Your Erroneous Zones, and has gone on to write many other self-help classics, including Meditations for Manifesting, Staying on the Path, Your Sacred Self, Everyday Wisdom, and You'll See It When You Believe It. He has appeared on over 5,200 radio and television shows, including numerous appearances on Oprah, Today, and The Tonight Show. His deeply mystical, yet highly practical insights transcend the common and awaken the spirit.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Andrew Erlich, Ph.D -- Arizona USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Andrew Erlich, Ph.D. has been involved in speaking, organizational development, multi-cultural research, motivational analysis and training since 1979 when he founded Erlich Transcultural Consultants (ETC). In addition to his experience with speaking and research, Dr. Erlich has conducted cultural competency training programs for clients like Microsoft, J.P. MorganChase, Avis, Earl Scheib Auto Body & Paint, and the National Multi-Cultural Institute. Note: Dr. Erlich is fluent in Spanish.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Sarah Ferguson -- * England, 50.0k to 75.0k
An international personality, successful career woman and single working mother, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, is an inspiring role model whose extraordinary life is a testament to the powers of faith, resolve and resiliency. Against the backdrop of celebrity and privilege, Ferguson speaks candidly about her perils on the world stage and about her journey from near-ruin to reinvention and redemption.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Bayly Grant, Ph.D -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Bayly Grant, PhD, has been presenting keynote speeches, seminars and workshops to a variety of audiences for over 20 years and is best known for her lively and down-to-earth approach to delivering useful, practical information. A former High School teacher, she is also an entrepreneur and is the founding president of a successful health management company. Ms. Grant has published numerous books and articles on health, fitness and workplace wellness. Bayly has been a leader in numerous health-related organizations, including the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, chaired by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Bob Gray -- Ontario Canada, 10.0k to 15.0k
A recognized authority on memory systems, Bob has spent the last twenty years traveling the globe entertaining and training corporations, governments and associations to adapt memory systems for their particular needs. He has developed a series of sales oriented personal development keynotes and workshops, which have been popular on four continents, as well as writing the best selling book "Right Brain Rapid Recall".
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jane Handly, CPAE, CSP -- Texas USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
After researching over 700 major businesses, gathering information that includes over a half a million face to face contact employees, Jane Handly knows beyond a shadow of a doubt what it takes to get and keep your customers. She knows for sure what makes service makes service leaders successful. Jane Handly has 15 years of proven experience as a professional speaker, author and consultant. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University with a Masters Degree in Communication.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


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