 | Chris Warner -- Maryland USA, 20.0k to 25.0k 
Chris Warner is the founder of and director of Earth Treks, Inc, which operates three full service climbing centers specializing in rock and ice climbing instruction and international mountaineering expeditions. An American Mountain Guides Association certified Alpine Guide, Chris has been teaching people how to exceed their perceived limits since 1982. In the early days, he took convicted felons from penitentiaries in New Jersey out into the woods. Now he prefers to take educators, MBA candidates and corporate groups through a similar learning process.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Pat Williams -- Florida USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
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: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | John Wood -- California USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
John Wood is the Founder and CEO of Room to Read. He started Room to Read after a fast-paced and distinguished career with Microsoft from 1991 to 1999, where he was in charge of marketing and business development teams throughout Asia. Becoming aware of the world's staggering literacy problem, John became fiercely dedicated to finding a solution. Room to Read was founded on the belief that 'World Change Starts with Educated Children' – and that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Through partnerships with local communities Room to Read works to create educational opportunities and establish educational infrastructure. By partnering with local communities, Room to Read has opened a network of over 3,300 libraries with more than two million books across Asia. They support over 2,300 girls with long-term scholarships and have established 220 schools with the goal of helping at least 10 million children gain the lifelong gift of education by the year 2020. In 2006, the organization e
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Sharon Wood -- Alberta Canada, 10.0k to 15.0k
Sharon Wood teaches, entertains, and inspires audiences with her personal story about reaching the top of the highest mountain in the world. The first North American woman to climb Mount Everest, she is also the first woman to become a Canadian Climbing Guide. Not one to accept complacency, she has pushed her abilities to the maximum to achieve her goals and to meet the challenge of life. Her story is about an astonishing personal and team accomplishment under conditions of extreme physical and mental duress. In her presentations, she talks about the summits all of us must scale, illustrating the value of shared vision, mutual support, and team work.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Don Yaeger -- Florida USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
As the author of 14 books, five 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: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Muhammad Yunus -- India India, Contact for fee schedule
Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi banker and economist. He previously was a professor of economics and is famous for his successful application of microcredit ; the extension of small loans. These loans are given to entrepreneurs too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans. Yunus is also the founder of Grameen Bank. In 2006, Yunus and the bank were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, "for their efforts to create economic and social development from below." Yunus himself has received several other national and international honors. He is the author of Banker to the Poor and a founding board member of Grameen Foundation. He is one of the founding members of Global Elders.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
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