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SPEAKERS BY TOPIC: Inspiration

Please note: This is a partial list of the Inspiration speakers we represent. If you would like suggestions about speakers that match your event goals, please simply contact one of our friendly account agents toll free at: 1-877-717-5327 or email: Speaker@Speaking.com.



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Have your keynote speaker, for instance, also do a break-out session. In this down economy, many times speakers will do a second session as an added value. Ask your Speakers Platform Account Executive to negotiate a multiple presentation deal.

Doc BlakelyDoc Blakely, Ph.D., CSP, CPAE -- Texas USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Doc Blakely has been a professional humorist for two decades. His talks are entertaining and his seminars on human relations riddled with clean humor have been presented to Fortune 500 companies and every imaginable association. Doc and son Mike Blakely work together on The Swing Riders Show, a musical program packed with humor and message. Mike is author of eleven western novels and an accomplished songwriter. The combination of Doc and Mike both is a popular and very cost-effective package deal that can easily fill three slots on the program at little or no additional cost.
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


Bruce BoguskiBruce Boguski -- Ohio USA, 2.5k to 5.0k
Bruce Boguski, author, motivational speaker, columnist and media personality is well known for his ability to inspire others to "Do the Impossible." Bruce knows firsthand the attitude and skills required to overcome physical and mental challenges
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


Walter BondWalter Bond -- Minnesota USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
A former NBA athlete, Walter Bond rose from being a reserve player coming off the bench to become the first rookie-free agent to start for the Dallas Mavericks. This astonishing journey provides the foundation for the principles he teaches to help empower people in their own personal jouney. Today he is recognized as one of the world’s preeminent experts on personal accountability. Walter has impacted hundreds of thousands of people in his rapid rise to the top of the speaking industy.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Bob BrenlyBob Brenly -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Bob Brenly is an engaging speaker who shares his experiences from Major League Baseball (MLB) with humor and wit. As a MLB player he was an All-Star catcher whose leadership helped the San Francisco Giants win a division title in 1987. In 2001, as a manager in his inaugural year, Bob Brenly led the Arizona Diamondbacks to a World Series championship.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Nancy BrinkerNancy Brinker -- Florida USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
Globally known as a change agent, Ambassador Brinker was appointed by the World Health Organization as Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control in May 2009. She was included in TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” in 2008, and that same year, President George W. Bush appointed her to The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. She served as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary from 2001-2003 and most recently served as U.S. Chief of Protocol from 2007-2009 where she was responsible for coordinating ceremonial events for visiting heads of state as well as overseeing all protocol matters for Presidential or Vice Presidential travel abroad. In 2009 Ambassador Brinker received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award, from President Barack Obama. And in 2010, her book Promise Me reached the New York Times best seller list.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Erin BrockovichErin Brockovich -- California USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
The youngest child of Frank and Betty Jo Pattee, Erin Brockovich grew up in Lawrence, Kansas. After divorcing twice and moving back to Southern California with her children, Erin began work as a file clerk at the law firm that had previously represented her in a traffic accident case. It was not long after that some medical records she found in a pro bono real estate case file piqued her curiosity. After getting permission from the firm's principal, Ed Masry, she began to look into the matter.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Les BrownLes Brown, CSP, CPAE -- Michigan USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
As a renowned public speaker, author and television personality, Les Brown has risen to national prominence by delivering a high energy message which tells people how to shake off mediocrity and live up to their greatness. It is a message Les Brown has learned from his own life and one he is helping others apply to their lives. Les Brown is one of the nation`s leading authorities in understanding and stimulating human potential, utilizing powerful delivery and newly emerging insights.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Dan BuettnerDan 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: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Scott BurrowsScott 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: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Tierney CahillTierney Cahill -- Nevada USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
As a mother of three and a sixth-grade teacher in Reno, Nevada, motivational speaker Tierney Cahill never expected to become politically active. Yet, in the middle of teaching a civics lesson everything changed: her students challenged her to run for congress. With their help, she did. Cahill’s story is the subject of an upcoming film, Class Act, starring Halle Berry and written and directed by Doug Atchison. Her personal memoir, Ms. Cahill for Congress, was published in October 2008 by Random House. Her story is a true inspiration – showing not only the value of education and civic duty, but that one person can change the lives of others. She is highly energetic, humorous, and motivating and has made a true impact on the world of education.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jack CanfieldJack Canfield, CSP, CPAE, MEd -- California USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
Jack has conducted intensive personal and professional development seminars for over 750,000 people worldwide. He has spoken to hundreds of thousands of others at numerous conferences and conventions and has been seen by millions on television. His publications include 21 books (including the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series) with at least two books on the New York Times bestseller list every week for the last three years. Jack also co-created, with speakers Les Brown and Mark Victor Hansen, a one-day motivational success rally-Seven Magnificent Motivational Speakers.
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


Dr. Deepak ChopraDr. Deepak Chopra -- Massachusetts   USA, Above 75.0k
DEEPAK CHOPRA is the author of more than fifty books translated into over thirty-five languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers in both the fiction and nonfiction categories. Dr. Chopra is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Adjunct Professor at Kellogg School of Management and Senior Scientist with The Gallup Organization. Time magazine heralds Deepak Chopra as one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credits him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine."
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Michael ClemonsMichael Clemons -- Ontario Canada, 10.0k to 15.0k
Michael "Pinball" Clemons is an icon of sporting excellence, community leadership and personal integrity. Considered one of the best athletes Canada has ever known, his real legacy may well lie with the thousands of people he has inspired, both on and off the field. Pinball’s presentations are at once captivating and empowering, and clearly demonstrate the capabilities of teamwork. At only 5 foot 6 inches and 170 pounds, he also inspires his audiences by illustrating what is possible and what it means to beat the odds. Michael Clemons communicates his heartfelt stories with a passionate spirit and his patented, contagious smile. Organizations respond to his presentations with rave reviews and overwhelming enthusiasm.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Natalie CoughlinNatalie Coughlin -- , Contact for fee schedule
One of the most well-rounded swimmers ever, Natalie Coughlin combines power, speed and beauty. One of the poster faces of the 2004 USA Olympic team, Coughlin bought pride to her nation with her performance. Coughlin left the 2004 Olympic Games as the most decorated female athlete, having won a total of five medals. At the 2007 World Championships, the biggest international swimming event leading up to the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Coughlin finished as the world's most decorated female swimmer in World Championship history. Coughlin's success at the 2007 World Championships followed her to Beijing, where at the 2008 Olympics, she won an astounding 6 medals, a first for any woman athlete at the games. She has positioned herself as one of the most exciting and marketable athletes in today's world, as well as one of the most talented swimmers in history.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Roger CrawfordRoger Crawford, CPAE -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Roger Crawford works with organizations that want to achieve success despite the obstacles in order to drive performance at work and inspire a winning attitude towards life. Sports Illustrated calls Roger one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world. Roger’s life affirming story was featured in the original Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He has also been interviewed on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and has been featured in well known publications such as USA Today, Tennis magazine, and Men’s Fitness magazine. He is author of How High Can You Bounce? as well as his autobiography, Playing From the Heart.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Mort CrimMort Crim -- Florida USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
As a broadcast journalist and author, Mort Crim has traveled the world and examined the lives of men, women and children of every description. When people who seemingly possess "everything " are miserable while others whom we'd label "unfortunate" brim with humor and hope, there is only one conclusion: What's going on around us is never as important as what's going on inside us. It's a simple message, yet one we desperately need to hear. Mort’s programs reflect his personal conviction – forged from years of reporting – that happiness and success are never matters of circumstances. They are choices.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Ronald CulbersonRonald Culberson, MSW, CSP -- Virgina USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Ronald P. (Ron) Culberson, MSW, CSP is a speaker, humorist and author of Is Your Glass Laugh Full? He works with organizations that want their people to lighten up by using humor to minimize stress and maximize effectiveness. Through humorous presentations, products and seminars, Ron can teach staff and managers how humor can reduce stress, improve communication and create a healthy new perspective which will lead to a more productive work environment. Ron will entertain, inspire and tickle your funny bone. Ron is based in the Washington, DC area but shares his message throughout the United States.
Phone: 760-673-7700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


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