All posts in Motivation – Non Sports

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.

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…

Debbie Allen

By admin | 10/2011 | Branding, BUSINESS, Change, Communication, Entrepreneurs, Management, Marketing, Motivation - Non Sports, Retail, Sales, SALES / MARKETING, Sales Skills, Sales Strategy, Strategy, Success, Women's Issues | Comments Off

Debbie Allen, CSP energizes, motivates and inspires business owners and managers to make positive changes to increase business growth and build profits. Her acute business sense, contagious enthusiasm, positive energy and humor make her a dynamic presenter. She has built and sold numerous highly successful companies in diverse industries and now teaches the lessons of success with her insightful business-building strategies to companies around the world. Debbie teaches others how to move past limited personal beliefs that may be holding them back from reaching their peak potential in business and in life. Read more…

Mike Frank

By admin | 10/2011 | Branding, BUSINESS, Change, Communication, Communication Skills - personal, Creativity, Customer Service, Ethics / Values, Management, Marketing, Motivation - Non Sports, Presentation Skills, Retail, Sales, SALES / MARKETING, Sales Management, Sales Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Techniques, Spouse Programs, Teamwork, Workforce Issues | Comments Off

“Little Ideas Pay Big Dividends in Sales”

While Mike Frank speaks on a number of business related topics, sales is his background and his strongest suit. He worked his way up from a fledgling salesman to vice-president of sales for an international company – he did this within four years and by the age of 26. His strength is in customizing the presentation, based on the client’s requests. He provides a high energy style, yet with solid practical, real life sales information. Read more…

Naomi Judd

By admin | 07/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Courage, Disability Issues, ENTERTAINMENT, Family Relationships, Fitness, HEALTH / WELLNESS, Healthcare, Healthy Living, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Motivation, Motivation - Non Sports, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, Musicians, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Relationships, Spirituality, Spouse Programs, Success, Women's Issues, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off

Grammy Award winning singer Naomi Judd makes up half of country music’s most famous mother/daughter duo, The Judds. Over the course of her stunning career, Naomi won 5 Grammy Awards and an array other music awards and honors. After receiving Hepatitis C diagnosis, Naomi retired from music, but continues to inspire others through humanitarian activities and awareness campaigns. Naomi’s meteoric rise to country music superstar and American icon – from her humble beginnings as a single mom in a small Kentucky town – is an inspiring story of overcoming the odds through optimism and hard work. Read more…