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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.

Connie Podesta

By admin | 06/2012 | Authors, BUSINESS, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Fitness, Influence, Innovation, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation, Negotiation/Strategy, Peak Performance, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationships, Sales, Sales Skills, Sales Strategy, Spouse Programs, Stress Management, Success, Time Management, Women's Issues, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off

Connie Podesta is a top-rated professional keynote speaker, executive career/life coach and one of the industry’s leading experts in sales strategies, leadership development, relationships and change. Using her talents as an author, board certified therapist, comedienne and TV/radio personality, Podesta delivers customized high-energy presentations that creatively combine laugh-out-loud humor and compelling insight with real-world strategies and solutions. She has inspired millions of people to increase sales, attract and keep more customers, build longer-lasting, healthier relationships, Read more…

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…

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…

Alexander Blass

By admin | 01/2012 | BUSINESS, Change, Communication, Creativity, Entrepreneurs, Future Trends / Futurists, Globalization, Innovation, Inspiration, Leadership, Marketing, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Networking, Social Media, Strategy, Success, Technology, Volunteerism | Comments Off

One of today’s most acclaimed social entrepreneurs and innovators, Alexander Blass is a visionary who has improved and inspired countless lives across the globe. He invented and launched person-to-person charitable giving on the Internet, a revolutionary technology adopted in dozens of countries around the world. Blass is most famous for is leaving a high ranking position at a venture capital firm to make a real difference in our world and the lives of other people. After getting tired of seeing countless stories in the news of good people in need, he decided to do something about it. Read more…

Rita Davenport

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, BUSINESS, Change, Communication, Creativity, Customer Service, Ethics / Values, HEALTH / WELLNESS, Inspiration, Leadership, MISCELLANEOUS, Motivation, Networking, Patriotism, Peak Performance, Personal Development, Relationships, SALES / MARKETING, Society & Culture, Spouse Programs, Stress Management, Success, Teambuilding, Teamwork, Time Management, Women's Issues, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off

Rita Davenport is an internationally recognized expert in the principles of success, time management, goal-setting, creative thinking, and self-esteem and confidence. Her unique background as an entrepreneur, corporate executive, author, speaker, humorist, and broadcaster sets her apart and has made her one of the most beloved and widely admired role models on the speaking circuit. She produced and hosted her own award-winning television shows in Phoenix, Arizona, for 15 years. Read more…