Vicki Hitzges, CSP
A first place award-winner from the National Press Club for reporting ability, she's hosted TV newscasts and talk shows at Dallas affiliates for Fox, CBS and ABC.
The ability to relate to an audience doesn't just happen. Vicki ...
Topics:
- Motivation /
- Stress Management /
- Time Management /
- Work/Life Balance /
- Change Management
Barbara Guggenheim
The subject of numerous magazine articles, including two profiles in Vanity Fair, an interview on Larry King Live, and an entry in Marquis Who's Who, Barbara Guggenheim regularly contributes humor to W and ELLE magazines. She's written several books, including Decorating on eBay and How to Be Smart Money in Art.
Topics:
- Arts /
- Creativity /
- Innovation
Steven S. Little
President of The Queensboro Shirt Company and former President of ERB Industries, Inc., Steven Little is a leading speaker and consultant on Internet technology and business. He is a Senior Consultant for Inc. Magazine and author of the bestselling book, The Seven Irrefutable Rules of Small Business Growth and his newest book Milkshake Moment.
Topics:
- Business Motivation /
- Communication /
- Consumer Trends /
- Customer Loyalty /
- Growth /
- Leadership /
- Small Business
Don Reynolds
Real World Economist
Don's prominence as a forecaster began with his "astonishingly accurate" predictions on oil prices for the Texas State Legislature. He then served 11 years as Chairman of the of the Investment ...
Topics:
- Education /
- Ethics/Values /
- Financial Markets /
- Futurist /
- Investing
Laura Stack
Widely regarded as one of the leading experts in the field of employee productivity and workplace issues, Laura Stack in president of The Productivity Pro, Inc. Laura's firm specializes in productivity improvement in high-stress organizations through her proven time management skills. Laura is co-author of five books, including Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and the bestseller, Leave the Office Earlier. Her newest book is The Exhaustion Cure: Up Your Energy from Low to Go in 21 Days.
Topics:
- Communication /
- Organizational Development /
- Peak Performance /
- Time Management /
- Work/Life Balance
Troy Evans
After being convicted of five armed bank robberies in three states with took place over a six-month crime spree, Troy Evans was convicted to 13 years in Federal Prison. While behind bars Troy was determined to better himself and earned two degrees by the time he was released. Today Troy shares his story and lessons learned and reminds his audience of what is really important in life by motivating them to overcome adversity, adapt to change and realize their full potential.
Topics:
- Education /
- Inspiration /
- Overcoming Adversity /
- Personal Growth
Rene Godefroy
From sickness to strength, from poverty to prosperity, from a deadly nightmare to an abundant dream, Rene Godefroy was an impoverished child perpetually tormented by cholera, rickets and malnutrition. After leaving Haiti and arriving in NYC with nothing to his name, Rene's unquenchable passion and heroic life story stir triumphant laughter and world-wise tears. He recently appeared on CBS's 60 Minutes, in a segment that featured Anthony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, Colin Powell, and other top motivational speakers.
Topics:
- Diversity /
- Motivation /
- Overcoming Adversity /
- Personal Growth /
- Team Building
Kelly McDonald
Marketing and advertising expert with 20 years of experience, Kelly McDonald has worked in both the General Market and Latino business. It was when Kelly moved to Ornelas to one of the country's leading Latino ad agencies that she immersed herself into the Latino culture. Today Kelly's dream is to educate American businesses and organizations about the potential of cultivating Latino consumers and share marketing insights about reaching Latinos emotionally, rationally and with cultural relevance.
Topics:
- Advertising /
- Branding /
- Consumer Trends /
- Demographics /
- International Business /
- Marketing /
- Sales Training
Roger Crawford
Named by Sport's Illustrated as "one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in history", Roger Crawford's compelling story of how he became an NCAA Division I tennis champion demonstrates that choices matter more than circumstances, a powerful message that everyone can apply to their own lives. Today Roger helps organizations break through self-imposed limitations and reach levels of achievement previously thought to be impossible. Roger is author of THINK AGAIN! ~Discover Possibilities Hidden in Plain Sight.
Topics:
- Inspiration /
- Motivation /
- Overcoming Adversity
John Powers
Founder of Powers of Motivation Institute which provides programs on how to succeed in a changing world, John Powers is author of the best-sellers, The Junk Drawer, Corner Store, Front Porch Blues. John created and produced the Broadway musical, "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" and has created and hosted a PBS series on how to be an effective public speaker and has hosted several interview specials for PBS. He has received two Emmy awards for his television work.
Topics:
- Author/Writer /
- Creativity /
- Humor /
- Innovation /
- Leadership /
- Personal Growth /
- Stress Management /
- Change Management


