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Jason Puracal

By admin | 06/2012 | American Affairs, BUSINESS, Courage, Crisis Management, Diplomacy, Emerging Markets, Entrepreneurs, Family Relationships, Globalization, Great Achievers, Human Rights, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Latin America, Law, Leadership, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Overcomers / Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Political Media, Real Estate, Spirituality, Strategy, Success, Sustainability, Travel, Women's Issues | Comments Off

Jason Puracal is now a free man after being wrongfully imprisoned in Nicaragua for two years. Jason attributes his freedom to a global effort of people who demanded that justice be upheld. He has now returned home to the Pacific Northwest with his wife and son to begin rebuilding their lives. Jason will continue his contributions to sustainable development, which began during his Peace Corps service in Nicaragua. He is currently studying for his Sustainable MBA degree at Bainbridge Graduate Institute, volunteering at the Innocence Project Northwest, and writing a book with his sister Janis.

Marybeth Bond

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, BUSINESS, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Family Relationships, Inspiration, Motivation, Personal Development, Relationships, Society & Culture, Spouse Programs, Stress Management, Travel, Women's Issues, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off

Just what makes Marybeth Bond a gutsy traveler? She has walked, hiked, climbed, cycled and kayaked her way through six continents and more than 70 countries around the world. Her travels have taken her from the depths of the Flores Sea to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, across the Himalayas and the Sahara Desert. She made her first gutsy decision when she left a successful corporate career, put her worldly possessions in storage and bought a one-way ticket to Bangkok. Although some people thought (and told her) she was nuts, she traveled ‘single and solo’ for two years around the world. Read more…

Don Peppers

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, BUSINESS, Change, Customer Service, Healthcare, Healthcare/Pharmaceutical, Management, Marketing, Sales Strategy, Strategic Planning, The Internet | Comments Off

Recognized for well over a decade as one of the leading authorities on customer-focused relationship management strategies, Don Peppers is an acclaimed author and a founding partner of Peppers & Rogers Group, the world’s premier customer-centered consultancy.

Don’s vision, perspective and thoughtful analysis of global business practices has earned him some significant citations by internationally recognized entities. The Times of London has listed him among their “Top 50 Business Brains,” Read more…

Deborah Gardner

By admin | 01/2012 | Adventure, Athletes, Athletes - Other, Baseball, Basketball, BUSINESS, Football, Golf, Great Achievers, Gymnastics, Heroes, Hockey, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Motivation - Non Sports, Negotiation/Strategy, Overcoming Obstacles, Peak Performance, Sales, SALES / MARKETING, Sales Management, Sales Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Techniques, SPORTS, Strategy, Success, Swimming, Travel | Comments Off

Deborah Gardner has been voted one of the Top 5 Most Requested Speakers by Meeting Professional International and she is considered BEST IN CLASS with Professional Convention Management Association. She is a highly energetic, vibrant and a truly captivating international presenter. As a member of the National Speakers Association, Deborah brings 27 years of experience in the hospitality sales profession to each of her clients. She challenges audiences to think and act in an effort to inspire immediate self-motivation and positive action. Read more…

Nicholas Webb

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, Biotechnology, BUSINESS, Change, Creativity, Design, Entrepreneurs, Healthcare/Pharmaceutical, Innovation, Leadership, Product Development, Success, Training | Comments Off

Nicholas J. Webb is a world-renowned business futurist and innovation thought leader. Webb is the Author of “The Innovation Playbook” and “The Digital Innovation Playbook”. He is also a successful inventor with a wide range of patented technologies ranging from one of the world’s smallest medical implants to consumer and industrial products. Webb is also the inventor of the popular Hanz® line of educational toys. He has been awarded over 40 Patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office. Webb has launched hundreds of technologies in his 25-year career. Read more…

Natalie Choate

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, Investing, Law, Personal Finance, Retirement, Risk Management, Tax, Tax Reform | Comments Off

Natalie Choate, an estate planner and retirement benefits attorney, is author of Life and Death: Planning for Retirement Benefits and The QPRT Manual, both leading resources for estate planning professionals. She is America’s leading speaker on estate and distribution planning for retirement benefits and has taught hundreds of seminars to audiences who want to get the most out of their IRAs, 401(k)s and other retirement plans. Learn what’s new and what’s on the horizon in estate and distribution planning for retirement as Choate explains what Congress and the IRS have done for (or to) our retirement benefits. Read more…