Taking the lead from his father, “the winningest man in barbecue,” Michael Mixon started his career in barbecue at an early age. He currently runs his own team, Jack’s New South, and works alongside Myron Mixon with the Jack’s Old South barbecue team. He appears in the television series BBQ Rules, as well as BBQ Pitwars. Michael was previously the... read full bio
Known as The New Einstein" on television, Olympia LePoint is an award-winning rocket scientist, science entertainer and educator striving to help people overcome fear. Mathaphobia: How You Can Overcome Your Math Fears and Become a Rocket Scientist is her debut self-help, educational book created to empower adults and students to ace math and science without doing more math problems. As... read full bio
Mario Arnauz Bonds compelling success story encompasses courage, creativity and determination. A multitalented motivational speaker and singer-songwriter, Mario rose to stardom with NBC Universals run of The Glee Project, in which he displayed to the world that a person with a disability can rise to meet any challenge. One of a set of triplets, Mario comes from a large... read full bio
With novels published in over 25 countries and translated into more than 13 languages, Laura Caldwell had left the law behind, or so she thought. Research on her sixth novel led her to the criminal case of a young man who was charged with murder and was sitting in a Cook County holding cell for nearly six years without a... read full bio
Steve Goreham is an environmental and energy issue speaker who has presented The War on Hydrocarbons to the North Carolina Propane Gas Association in Cherokee, NC. The program is a celebration of hydrocarbon energy and modern society, with common sense about sustainability, the coming upheaval in energy and climate regulation, and implications for the propane gas industry. Stuart Weidie,... read full bio
The Art of Readiness: Creatively Saying Yes To Success Things will always change. How can you be ready, ready for those moments when life presents a challenge, a question, or an opportunity...and your answer could change your life forever The answer is by developing a more creative approach to life. In The Art of Readiness, Mike offers fascinating true examples of... read full bio
Through a lively interactive presentation, donors will learn how they might do more financially to benefit themselves, their families and the causes and organizations that they care about.... read full bio
Get MORE Business NOW! When you attend this workshop, you will go from Sales FEAR to Sales FUN! You will close more business, faster and more naturally and ask for more money too! Because you are worth it. Knowing how to sell is an essential skill for every entrepreneur and it really is easy once you know how. It's a process and... read full bio
Art Costello is a visionary mind coach who finds joy in uncovering the full potential of others. He can help you shed your limiting beliefs and misguided expectations to become more prepared, more successful, and lead a more joyful life. Art draws from his own immensely varied achievements and experiences as a mental health counselor, psychology student, successful entrepreneur, Vietnam... read full bio
5 Sizzling Secrets for the Creating the Brand Called YOU! Many executives and entrepreneurs believe that branding is only for big consumer product companies with even bigger budgets. But, the truth is that employees who harness the power of personal branding reach their career goals faster and with higher salaries; entrepreneurs who embrace personal branding principles boost their visibility and profitability.... read full bio
Stop Selling & Start Leading is the movement that is sweeping the B2B sales landscape. Deb Calvert and her colleagues, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, wondered what would happen if sellers started behaving more like leaders. They set out to measure buyer reactions and seller effectiveness, testing against the 30 behaviors that are already proven to make leaders more effective.... read full bio
Leadership expert and professional speaker Billy Arcement MEd., has seen many forms of leadership. Is it political savvy Is it discipline or risk taking Is it learned or a genetic code Is it only reserved for a select few Is it better suited for the ambitious Is it being able to persuade others Here is how he approaches, defines and... read full bio
Jeff "The Sales Pro" Goldberg is the president and Lead Sales Trainer at Jeff Goldberg & Associates, where they're dedicated to helping individuals and organizations attain measurable and sustainable sales increases. He's an award-winning sales professional with over 4 decades of sales, sales management, training & coaching experience. Jeff has had the opportunity to teach, coach, mentor and speak internationally... read full bio
Life Balance Sharon Weinstein educates and trains in high-stress industries like healthcare, hospitality, and human capital. She shows them how to achieve life balance which drives safety, satisfaction, and success. Like you, work/life balance expert and author Sharon Weinstein has worked long hours and ignored the stressors that affect our relationships, family, job, productivity, outputs, and health. Is... read full bio
PROGRAM 1 - PEAK PERFORMANCE / HUMAN POTENTIAL Be Like Cliff! How to Peak Perform in Business & Life. • How a 61-year-old potato farmer, who had only been running for several years, won a 544 mile ultra-marathon, beating professional runners in their 20s and 30s by more than 10 hours. • Cliff defied expectation, probability and reality because of how he manipulated and optimized... read full bio
Ph.D., Bestselling Author, Global Entrepreneur and Executive Producer of the ground breaking film Words of Art starring Joel Osteen, Darren Hardy, Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn and more. Evan is head over heels in love with his bride of 20 years and counting, they remarry in a different state or country every year. Millions have seen Evan on ABC, NBC, CBS, The CW,... read full bio
Keynote speaker, trainer and bestselling author Debra Fine began her career as an engineer, an occupation that allowed her to maintain her natural shyness and avoid situations that required social and personal interactions. Fine designs her presentations and researches her books to teach leaders and emerging leaders conversation skills and networking techniques that help in developing business relationships, increasing visibility... read full bio
Introduction: Dr. Beth inspires transformation in areas that make the most difference for people. Her vast experience as a psychotherapist, organizational consultant, speaker, coach, trainer and facilitator over two decades help her to reach people and ask powerful questions that inspire. Beth's main goal is to invoke transformation in individuals and organizations. Her specialty is helping create a coaching culture that supports... read full bio
Dr. Karen is riveting as she shares her personal stories regarding serious health challenges, adversity, and military to becoming a Champion Ballroom dancer. She will leave your audience inspired while keeping them on the edge of their seats. After 24 years in healthcare, Dr. Jacobson retired from her practice to dedicate her services to show High Performers how to break through... read full bio
Evan Carroll is the author of two technology books and has appeared in major news outlets including The New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR's Fresh Air, The Atlantic, and Popular Science. Evan's career spans roles in user experience, marketing, and product management for leading agencies and technology companies, including IBM, Ketchum, and ChannelAdvisor. As a keynote speaker and trainer, Evan... read full bio
