One of the most influential and respected leaders in Israels history, Ehud Olmert became Prime Minister with a courageous vision: achieving prosperity through peace. Born in 1945, Olmert began his career in public service at only 28 years old, serving seven consecutive terms in the state legislature as a member of the Foreign Affairs, Defense, Finance and Education Committees, and... read full bio
Dr. Sheperd uses a humorous, non-traditional approach to focusing on stress. He challenges audiences to accept responsibility for their own lives, and gives them strategies to improve the quality of those lives. When it comes to working with issues around loss and grief and serious illness, Dr. Sheperd draws on his over twenty five years experience working with people in... read full bio
Michele Borba, Ed.D., the author of Building Moral Intelligence: The Seven Essential Virtues that Teach Kids to Do the Right Thing, is an internationally renowned consultant and educator who has focused primarily on strengthening children's character, self-esteem and achievement. A dynamic and highly sought-after speaker, she has presented keynote addresses and workshops to over half a million people around the... read full bio
As Director of the Emergency Preparedness Educational Institute, Norris Beren discovered that most people in America dont even have a plan to evacuate their homes. Beren has more than 30 years experience in identifying, reducing and managing risk. He is a recognized authority, consultant, speaker, trainer and author on risk reduction for national audiences, known for his high-energy, high-content, high-impact... read full bio
As was the case with many Americans, Michael Hingson's life changed dramatically on September 11th. He and his Guide Dog Roselle were the lucky ones, however, in that they escaped the World Trade Center attack. As a WTC survivor and as a Guide Dog user, Michael was thrust into the international limelight. Michael and Roselle have appeared on Larry King... read full bio
Confidence, Communication, Conflict, Change, Sabotage in the Workplace, Gender Issues and Personal Finance are topics that Dr. Judith Briles presents from her thirty years of business and entrepreneurial experiences. She is an award winning author of twenty books, and and international motivational speaker who delivers her programs with content and humor. Recognized as an expert on workplace issues within the... read full bio
Jackie's Story On Thanksgiving weekend in November of 1985, I was flying to Cairo, Egypt from Athens, Greece, where I had attended a volleyball tournament with a group of students. At the time, I was a special education teacher at the Cairo American School. Ten minutes into EgyptAir Flight #648, three terrorists, calling themselves The Egypt Revolution," hijacked our... read full bio
Niki McCuistion is the President/CEO of the Foundation For Responsible Television, a foundation which focuses on issues oriented educational television programs that illuminate the concerns that touch peoples lives, socially, politically and economically. ... read full bio
Former Georgia Democratic congressman, Ben Jones is known for playing Cooter Davenport on the television show The Dukes of Hazzard. Jones has since returned to acting, in the films Primary Colors, The Dukes of Hazard: Reunion, and The Dukes of Hazard: Hazard in Hollywood. He also became a well-known writer, writing many political essays and a one-man play about Dizzy... read full bio
Rabbi David Barons engaging look at leadership, Moses on Management, draws on the practical wisdom of one of the most innovative managers the Western world has ever known. In fifty inspiring and practical lessons, Rabbi Baron brings the experiences of Moses to bear on the universal issues faced by todays managers and offers concrete solutions for success. Moses on Management... read full bio
Mary Buffett is a best-selling author, international speaker, consultant and environmental activist. She is the daughter-in-law of Warren Buffet, and has studied up close the investment methods of the worlds most successful investor. She learned the essence of his philosophy, how to capture, communicate and teach it, and has documented her understanding in a series of best-selling books. Buffett is... read full bio
An original partner at the Peppers and Rogers Group, Bruce Kasanoff created much of the methodology that underlies the firms 1to1_ consulting. Now widely praised for his own thought leadership, Kasanoff helps companies build sustainable, highly profitable relationships that can endure both economic downturns and fierce competition. A provocative speaker known for customizing presentations to meet the unique needs of... read full bio
Jennifer Chaparro creates unforgettable 3D images for every type of event. Chaparro began chalk painting as a fun activity with her two daughters, and it turned into a full time business. She began doing chalk art for special events, and has since won a long list of accolades, including a Maestro Certification from the Florida Chalk Artists Association, which certifies... read full bio
Dr. Lad is the head of The Ayurvedic Institute, recognized as one of the leading Ayurveda schools and Ayurvedic health spas outside of India. Vasant Lad brings a wealth of classroom and practical experience to the United States. A native of India, he served for three years as Medical Director of the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune, India. He was Professor... read full bio
Diane Isaacs applies her award-winning producing experience to create programs and content for The Miracle Project, a transformational theater arts program for children with autism, which was featured in the two-time Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary AUTISM: The Musical. With Elaine Hall, her Miracle Project partner, Isaacs co-wrote Seven Keys to Unlock Autism, which offers educators, parents, and other caregivers actionable... read full bio
Television personality, public relations expert, and professional speaker Vicki Hitzges delivers a solid business message with style, humor, and personal warmth. A success in the competitive world of television, she has co-hosted news and talk shows including Special Edition, the Dallas Cowboys' popular T.V. magazine. As a speaker, for over five years she trained Zig Ziglar Corporation's client's nationwide. Combining... read full bio
Dr. Goldberg, a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association and pioneer in the movement to bring an end to the dangerous gender biases that pervade modern healthcare and prevent millions of women from receiving proper treatment, has written an up-to-the minute, comprehensive, user-friendly health care guide for women.... read full bio
Phyllis Schlafly is a lawyer, author of sixteen books, syndicated columnist, radio commentator and president of the conservative, pro-family organization, Eagle Forum. She has been a national leader of the conservative movement since the publication of her best-selling 1964 book, A Choice Not An Echo, rated as one of the top ten conservative books of all time. She is the... read full bio
Simpson is an American broadcast journalist who worked for ABC News from 1982 to 2006. She began her career at several stations in Chicago including NBC News. In joining NBC in 1974, Simpson became the first African-American woman to anchor on a major network newscast. She went on to became the first minority woman to moderate a presidential debate -... read full bio
Ariel Dorfman is a renowned author and playwright who witnessed the coup in Chile in the 1970s, which inspired many of his plays and novels. He combines politics and human rights is most of his works. He has been a literature and Latin American Studies professor at Duke University since 1985. Dorfman has written multiple critically acclaimed plays including Death... read full bio
