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SPEAKERS BY TOPIC: Family

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Margaret Bobonich -- Ohio USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Even though she was voted off in Episode 6, Survivor: Guatemala contestant Margaret Bobonich says she still walked away triumphant: The 43-year-old nurse practitioner from Chardon, Ohio, reached her goal of landing on the reality show--a feat for which she lost 10 pounds and dropped two dress sizes. "My intention wasn't just to become healthy, but to become so fit that I could successfully compete," says Bobonich, who weathered an 11-mile race through the jungle in 100-degree heat and rowed across crocodile-infested waters as a contestant on the show.
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


Jimmy Carter -- Georgia USA, 50.0k to 75.0k
As thirty-ninth President of the United States, Jimmy Carter was deeply committed to social justice and basic human rights. As President, his most significant singular achievements were the signing of the historic Camp David Agreements, the Panama Canal Treaties, the establishment of diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, and his strong focus on an adherence to human rights around the world.
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


Josh Davis -- Texas USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
In 1996 Josh Davis made history by becoming the only man in any sport from any nation at the Atlanta Olympic Games to win 3 gold medals. With a passion for representing our country, Josh returned to the Olympics in Sydney in 2000 where he was elected Captain of the USA Men's swim Team. He went on to break the American record three times in his event the 200 meter free-style and won two silver medals at the 2000 Sydney Games. After 2 Olympics and 5 medals, Josh has established himself as ambassador for the sport of swimming and is pioneering the road for the next generation of professional swimmers.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Hugh Downs -- Arizona USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
Hugh Downs has enjoyed a distinguished 64-year career in radio and television as a reporter, newscaster, interviewer, narrator and host. A longtime anchor of ABC's prime-time news magazine "20/20," he is one of the most familiar figures in the history of the medium. He hosted PBS' "Live from the Lincoln Center" for a decade, helped launch "The Tonight Show" in 1957, anchored "The Today Show" from 1962 to 1971, and has broadcast numerous specials and documentaries. In 1985, he was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as holding the record for the greatest number of hours on network commercial television. In the course of his career he has broadcast from every continent and both poles. Downs left "20/20" in September 1999 to write and lecture.
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


Libby Gill -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
After fifteen years serving as Senior Vice President at Universal Studios; Vice President at Sony Pictures Entertainment and Turner Broadcasting; and a consultant for Dr. Phil and Paramount Studios, Libby Gill worked her way down the corporate ladder to pursue her dream of helping others locate the intersection between their personal passions and professional goals. Libby, a former actress and college instructor, is now a bestselling author and coach. She has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, CNN, National Public Radio, Fox News, CBS Early Show, The Hour of Power, and in Time Magazine, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, O Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Self and many more.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Sam Glenn -- Illinois USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Over one million people have been impacted by the wisdom, humor and inspiration of Sam Glenn. Sam has over 10 years business experience as a consultant and business owner. At one time, Sam managed over 100 sales reps throughout the U.S. and Canada. He has spoken to small business owners, real estate agencies, mortgage brokers, educational groups, professional athletic teams, and to audiences as large as 80,000. In July of 2002, Sam had one of the highest honors as a speaker. He was a closing general session speaker for the National Speakers Association.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Ellen Goodman -- Massachusetts   USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
A stylish writer with a humanizing touch on any issue, public or personal, Ellen Goodman is an American original. She is a Pulitzer Prize winner for Distinguished Commentary, among many other awards she has received for journalism, civil rights, and women’s issues. Her abundant talents -- intellect, wit, style, news judgment -- set her apart with an élan uniquely her own. Her Pulitzer Prize commentary appears in more than 450 newspapers, making her one of the two most syndicated columnists in the United States.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Alan S. Gregerman -- Maryland USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Dr. Alan S. Gregerman is founder and President of a consulting firm that helps leading companies develop winning strategies and create successful new products, services, ventures, and new ways of doing business. His customers are a wide range of growing firms, entrepreneurial start-ups and Fortune 500 corporations including Discovery Communications, NCS/Pearson, Tellabs, Nortel Networks, GlaxoSmithKline, Marriott, Arthur Andersen, Verizon, Lockheed Martin, DynCorp, and CITIBANK.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jack Hanna -- Ohio USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Jack Hanna, popular host of the hit television series, Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures, is one of America's most beloved naturalists and adventurers. Each week, Hanna takes millions of viewers on exciting journeys to learn about animals and the places they live. The successful show attracts a broad segment of viewers due to Hanna's enthusiasm and wonderment with every new creature and experience he encounters.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Glenda Hatchett -- Georgia USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
She's strong, savvy and resolute. She's intuitive, concerned and compassionate. She's a realist, an innovator and a leader. She's Judge Glenda A. Hatchett, and she knows the difference between achieving success and making a difference. A visionary who knows how to get results, Judge Hatchett is renowned in the legal community for her groundbreaking courtroom style. Best known for her revolutionary "interventions," she is widely respected for her work with today's youth, which not only sets her apart from other judges, but also establishes her as a leader in the justice system nationwide.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Dr. Gregory Jantz -- Washington USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Dr. Gregory Jantz is a best-selIing author, consuItant, keynote speaker, and business executive. He is the founder and Executive Director of The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, Inc., a premier mental health and chemical dependency treatment agency. Over the past 15 years. Dr. Jantz has developed and implemented "wholeperson" care programs for individuals, business, ministry,and the professions. His unique understanding of human needs has enabled him to address audiences with life-changing messages. Known for his expertise, humor, and down-to-earth speaking style, Dr. Jantz is, above all, a speaker of HOPE.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Susan Jeffers, Ph.D -- California USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
She is the author of many internationally renowned books including Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, Feel the Fear. . .and Beyond, Feel the Fear Power Planner, End the Struggle and Dance With Life, Dare to Connect, Opening Our Hearts to Men, Losing a Love...Finding a Life, Thoughts Of Power and Love, The Little Book of Confidence, Embracing Uncertainty, Life is Huge! plus her "Fear-less Series" of affirmation books and tapes (Inner Talk for Peace of Mind, Inner Talk for a Confident Day, and Inner Talk For a Love That Works). Her latest book is The Feel the Fear Guide to Lasting Love, which was published in the UK, United States and Canada by her own publishing company, Jeffers Press.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Naomi Judd -- Tennessee USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
Although she would modestly insist otherwise, there has never been anything simple or commonplace about Naomi Judd - not her vision, her faith, nor the music she and her daughter, Wynonna, created as "The Judds." She dreamed bigger, worked harder, took greater risks, and triumphed more resoundingly than most people ever will.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Linda Armstrong Kelly -- Texas USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
Linda Armstrong Kelly challenges parents and leaders, motivates teens and team members, and lights a fire under anyone who's ever dreamed of making a difference. Delivering dynamic messages about work-life balance and personal potential, this self-made Cinderella shares a captivating life story that sweeps audiences from the Dallas projects where she grew up, to the streets of Paris where she watched her son, Lance Armstrong, astonish the world with seven consecutive Tour de France victories.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Alan Keyes, Ph.D -- Washington D.C. USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
As former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and two-time candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, Keyes is an expert on national and foreign policy issues. Keyes spent 11 years with the U.S. State Department. He served in the U.S. Foreign Service and on the staff of the National Security Council before becoming Ronald Reagan’s ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, where he represented the interests of the United States in the Assembly. In 1985, he was appointed Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations (1985-88).
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Mira Kirshenbaum -- Massachusetts   USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Mira Kirshenbaum is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of the Chestnut Hill Institute, a center for research, couples, family and individual psychotherapy, training, supervision and outreach. She is also the author, co-author, and/or researcher with Charles Foster of many articles, and twelve books including The Weekend Marriage, Feel Better Fast, and The Emotional Energy Factor. Several of her books were honored twice as finalists for the National Books for a Better Life Award.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Lawrence Kutner, M.D -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
The Associated Press calls him "Dr. Dad." Publisher's Weekly says one of his most recent books "places him firmly in the pantheon occupied by Spock, Brazelton, and Leach." But Dr. Larry Kutner describes himself simply as "a guy who does a lot of different stuff." Kutner a nationally known clinical psychologist who trained at the Mayo Clinic and teaches at Harvard Medical school, where he is co-director of the Harvard Center for Mental Health and Media.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


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