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SPEAKERS BY TOPIC: Motivation

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Elizabeth Jeffries, CSP, CPAE -- Kentucky USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Effective leaders are made, not born. Skills can be learned. Talent can be developed. Relationships can be deepened. Sometimes we just need someone to help us. That’s where professional development comes in. That’s where Elizabeth Jeffries comes in. Elizabeth is a seasoned professional with expertise in developing people. She’s been challenging, encouraging, and coaching executives and high potential managers for over twenty years. She knows people. She understands how to get the best from them. From the platform as a keynote speaker, to the classroom as a seminar leader, and from the conference room as a facilitator, to the executive office as a coach, she’s worked with CEOs, vice presidents, directors, and managers across the country.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Ann Jillian -- California USA, Contact for fee schedule
"Good Housekeeping" magazine named her one of the most admired women of the world. Her prowess extends from the world's concert halls, to feature film and the Broadway stage. She has starred in over 25 television movies, and hundreds of other television appearances. Her television movie, "The Ann Jillian Story," which recounted her victory over breast cancer, was the number one film of the season. But more importantly, it delivered Jillian's message about the hopeful side of breast cancer to millions of viewers. With the birth of her son after cancer, she now adds the title "working mom" to her impressive accomplishments. In addition, she is the President of her own production company, 9-J.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Earvin Johnson Jr. -- California USA, Above 75.0k
Although Mr. Johnson is universally known for his illustrious 13-year career in the National Basketball Association, he has redefined himself as a businessman who focuses his efforts on revitalizing neglected communities and providing quality entertainment and services.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Larry Johnson -- Arizona USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Larry delivers fresh insights and practical "how to's" for leading change, retaining customers, and developing effective work relationships. Since 1986, Larry has presented to more than 1800 audiences in every state in the Union, as well as in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia. Larry was the #1 ranked speaker at the Inc. Magazine Workforce 2000 Conference. He has been invited to speak at eight International Customer Service Association Conferences. His clients include Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Nordstrom Department Stores, American Express, United States Telecom Association, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Lloyds of London, Tektronix, the HON Company, and the American Medical Association.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Willie Jolley -- District of Columbia USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
Les Brown calls Willie Jolley "...one of the most electrifying speakers on the planet!" Jolley is a multi-talented speaker, singer, author, and media personality whom many consider to be "one of the fastest growing motivational forces in America today." He is the host of the syndicated radio and television show, The Magnificent Motivational Minute, and is the author of the national bestseller, It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life! Jolley is an expert on change, leadership, and teambuilding. Willie Jolley not only talks a great game, he does it. As president of the National Capital Speakers Association, he doubled membership attendance and revenues in one year. He will change your organization!
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Justin Jones -- 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: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jackie Kallen -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
As co-star of the NBC reality show, “The Contender,” Jackie Kallen does what she loves best—interact with boxers. After 26 years in the boxing world as publicist and then manager, Kallen has been dubbed “The First Lady of Boxing. Having managed four champions, she was twice nominated as Manager of the Year. Her life story inspired the Paramount film “Against the Ropes” starring Meg Ryan. Kallen was Associate Producer of the film and made a cameo appearance.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Craig Karges, CSP -- Pennsylvania USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Craig Karges is known to millions of television viewers for his uncanny demonstrations of extraordinary phenomena, as he dazzles the mind and challenges audiences to question what is real and what is unreal. Craig is not just an entertainer, and he is much more than a speaker. He energizes, entertains, motivates, and generally "wows" his audiences by combining intuition, psychology, and illusion with audience participation. Named one of the top five variety entertainers by Performance Magazine, Craig is a Certified Speaking Professional, as designated by the National Speakers Association. His TV credits include The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Larry King Live, Roseanne, CNN Headline News, Lifetime Television, The Nashville Network, and E! Entertainment Television.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jonathan Katz -- Massachusetts USA, 20.0k to 25.0k
Author, producer, actor, comedian, and musician, Jonathan Katz is one of the entertainment industry's most original and creative personalities.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Sarano Kelley -- California USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
Do you live life by default instead of design? Have you been too busy to learn about NOT being too busy? Do you look for ways to jump-start lackluster performances in business, in personal relationships, in the ways you approach life in general? If so, take the challenge offered by nationally renowned corporate "coach" Sarano Kelley and let "The Game" begin. For 17 years, Sarano used aspects of The Game to spark flagging careers of Fortune 500 corporate executives and top performers.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Kevin Kelly -- California USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
International speaker and best selling author, Kevin Kelly unique training cocktail of storytelling, dancing and integration has already thrilled and inspired thousands worldwide. The stories are drawn from his amazing experiences around the world both inside and outside corporate structures. Challenging himself to writing a best seller though handicapped by a poor academic record in English; Begging in Melbourne, Meeting terrorism face to face in Israel, Walking away from a lucrative career to follow his bliss, Geometrically increasing the turnovers of many companies are but a selection of his stories. Entertaining, charismatic and results driven, Kevin proves he walks the path of his own philosophies. Considered "the new authority on compelling communication skills" by critics you can expect your audience to be stirred and shaken into action.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Linda Armstrong Kelly -- Texas USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
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


Beverly Kirkhart -- California United States, 5.0k to 10.0k
For 17 years, Beverly Kirkhart had lived a storybook existence. No one, least of all her, could have predicted it would end suddenly in divorce, bankruptcy, the loss of her home and the sacrifice of the business she had built from scratch and managed for over ten years. Through the worst of it, she used to joke to friends: “At least I have my health!” Then came the devastating news: “Beverly, you have breast cancer.” This admired survivor made lemons from lemonade…and became her own hero.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Alison Korn -- Ontario Canada, 2.5k to 5.0k
Alison is a five-year member of the Canadian National Team, a two-time World Champion and a two-time Olympic medallist. Themes of her speaking engagements have included teamwork, oversoming obstacles and committment to a goal.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jaclyn Kostner, Ph.D -- Colorado USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Jaclyn Kostner, Ph.D. is a motivational and content speaker in HUMANwarehow virtual leaders and teams create warm, fast, cohesive teamwork, with significantly less travel. "The No. 1 issue of leaders and teams that work virtually is human relationships, from afar building human trust, growing team spirit, creating rapport, and staying motivated while physically distant, " says Kostner. "To do that, leaders need more than e-mail and speakerphones. They need HUMANwarenew leadership technologies, new leadership techniques, and new ways to build human trust." Her stories will make you laugh and cry.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Barry Krauss -- Indiana USA, 2.5k to 5.0k
For 13 years Barry Krauss was regarded as one of the National Football League's top defensive linebackers. Today he is a successful businessman who shares his message of inspiration and motivation with audiences across the country. Barry's enthusiasm for excellence on the football field, in the boardroom and in his personal life makes his message a must for everyone.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jack LaLanne -- California USA, 15.0k to 20.0k
Still filled with unwavering dedication, commitment and focus, Jack's adventurous new project is to inspire, educate and motivate business leaders to achieve their absolute best.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Rabbi Daniel Lapin -- Washington USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Rabbi Daniel Lapin is a nationally renowned speaker whose personal appearances and dynamic presentations have entertained, enlightened and inspired countless audiences throughout the country. He is also a syndicated radio talk show host who is heard in 30 cities by over 50,000 listeners each week. Rabbi Daniel Lapin is uniquely gifted in his ability to help business audiences understand the basic principles of human nature. In a straightforward and entertaining fashion, he reveals the timeless tenets and psychological secrets of human motivation and leadership, and provides the tools needed to extract premium performance not only from others, but also from ourselves.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Dr. Janet Lapp, Ph.D -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Dr. Janet Lapp (CSP, CPAE) is an internationally known speaker and consultant who is creator and host of the award-winning CBS series Keep Well, editor of the Change Letter and author of three books: Dancing with Tigers, Plant your Feet Firmly in Mid-Air, and Positive Spin™. Her dynamic programs guide people through change in a positive and productive way. Experience the magic of Dr. Janet Lapp as she takes you with her to a world of optimism and possibilities. Born and raised in Canada, her nursing degree is from Toronto Canada and her PhD is from McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Lapp has been inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame, an honor held by fewer than 150 professional speakers worldwide.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


Jim Lawless -- Hove England, 10.0k to 15.0k
Jim Lawless is one of the most inspiring and highly sought after speakers and coaches in Europe. He has been coaching senior level executives and teams of 5 to 6,000 facilitating their achievement of excellent results since 1999.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com


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