Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York
With a career that balances broadcasting, publishing, humanitarian efforts and a high-profile commercial endorsement with motherhood and her royal duties, Sarah Ferguson is one of the most inspiring figures of the new century. Having survived personal trials under a harsh media spotlight, she now shares with audiences the secrets of her turn-around success.
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- Balance /
- Celebrities /
- Celebrity /
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- Ethics/Values /
- Inspiration /
- Lifestyles /
- Media /
- Overcoming Adversity /
- Personal Growth /
- Philanthropy /
- Relationships/Family /
- Success Stories
Terdema Ussery
Terdema Ussery is President & CEO of the Dallas Mavericks. He has served as president of Nike Sports Management which was integral in the launch of Coca-Cola's POWERADE brand. He was also the original CEO of HDNet, responsible for negotiating the company's initial content and distribution deals.
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- Basketball /
- Branding /
- Business Excellence /
- CEO /
- Diversity /
- Entrepreneurship /
- Ethics/Values /
- Success Stories
Larry Ohlhauser
President and CEO of Ohlhauser & Associates, Dr. Ohlhauser consults in healthcare strategy and management for large multinational corporations and government institutions. He was named one of the top 100 Physicians of the century by the College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is a regular guest on CBC Radio's Wildrose Country, City TV, and Breakfast Television in Edmonton.
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- Fitness /
- Healthcare /
- Nutrition /
- Wellness
Richard Branson
Richard Branson is the man behind one of the world's most recognized and respected brands, Virgin. His Virgin Group has a presence in international retail, air travel, mobile communication, music, resorts, clean fuel, space travel, and many other areas.
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- Corporate Social Responsibility /
- Leadership /
- Management /
- Philanthropy /
- Strategy
Rod Beckstrom
With a gift for designing innovative organizations to support a product or idea, Rod Beckstrom is on the cutting edge of organizational structures through his work with Silicon Valley companies. Rod designed and helped launch a decrentralized network of CEOs working for peace and economic development, as well as a network of Indian and Pakistani CEOs which is widely credited with opening the borders between the two countries.
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- Business Motivation /
- CEO /
- Corporate Social Responsibility /
- Entrepreneurship /
- Environment /
- Leadership /
- Networking
Steve Wynn
Named by Time magazine in 2006 as the World's 100 Most Influential People, Steve Wynn is credited for spearheading the dramatic resurgence and expansion of the Las Vegas Strip in the 90s. His company has refurbished and built many recognized resorts in Las Vegas such as The Mirage, Treasure Island and Bellagio. As of 2008 he is the 27th richest man in the world.
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- Leadership /
- Mergers/Acquisitions
Ephren Taylor
Beyond his unprecedented accomplishments at an early age in business, Ephren Taylor is an author, inspirational speaker, and real estate mastermind. His first book, "Creating Success from the Inside Out", is an Amazon and CEO Read best seller. The book serves as an expose of the mindset of today's multi-millionaires while defining success as not only attaining wealth, but how to utilize it.
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- Business Excellence /
- CEO /
- Corporate Social Responsibility /
- Diversity /
- Energy /
- Entrepreneurship /
- Finance /
- Media
Ken Blanchard
Co-author of the best-selling book, The One Minute Manager, which has sold more than nine million copies worldwide, Ken Blanchard is chief spiritual officer of Blanchard Training and Development, Inc. His latest book, Gung Ho!, co-authored with Sheldon Bowles, is currently climbing the bestseller charts.
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- Change Management /
- Customer Loyalty /
- Customer Service /
- Leadership /
- Management /
- Team Building /
- Time Management
Keith Yamashita
Featured in FORTUNE magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company magazine in recognition for his work for HP, Nike, PBS, and others, Keith Yamashita is a strategist and writer with years of experience in helping CEOs turn their companies around. He has a strong background in launching new companies and brands, as well as transforming large, multinational companies.
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- CEO /
- Change Management /
- Innovation /
- Leadership /
- Marketing /
- Technology
Pat Croce
Pat Croce graced the cover of Success magazine as the first person to ascend from the training room to the boardroom of a professional sports team. He is a nationally-renowned motivational speaker, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller "I Feel Great and You Will Too!".
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- Basketball /
- Business Motivation /
- CEO /
- Customer Service /
- Entrepreneurship /
- Leadership /
- Overcoming Adversity /
- Peak Performance /
- Success Stories


