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FIVE STAR is honored to be
celebrating our 20th year in
business in 2008. We could not
have made it if not for our
thousands of outstanding clients
and for that we can only say
"Thank You!" By
the end of this year, nearly
3.6 million people will
have attended a FIVE STAR
program
and we're looking forward to
impacting millions more of your
attendees with messages that
inspire, teach, coach and
entertain!
We are excited to bring you Issue 6
of our e-newsletter,
The Spotlight, full of exciting
new ideas for your upcoming
events. You'll see hot speakers,
meeting planning tips, book
reviews and quotes. FIVE
STAR has worked on over 15,000
events with corporations,
associations, governmental
agencies, non-profits and
educational institutions.
We look forward to continuing our
relationship with you!
Don't forget we have a live
speaker's showcase this Spring
in Dallas and Los Angeles.
Contact us for more information.
Enthusiastically,
Steve Gardner,
Partner
Paul Schmidt,
Partner
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FIVE
STAR Speakers is your ticket to a
meeting audiences will LOVE and a
message they will LIVE!
We match your needs with world-class
resources to ensure your group will
BELIEVE in your message, INSPIRE
your leaders, CONNECT with
customers, GROW your business
... and CELEBRATE!
Whatever the topic, the industry,
the audience, the budget, or the
timeline ... we know the proven
players who will make you look
great! We Speak to Your
Success!
What can we do for you?
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BELIEVE:
Dan Coughlin
Dan Coughlin has been
quoted in USA Today, the New York Times,
and Investor's Business Daily. Dan
is the
author of the books, ACCELERATE: 20
Practical Lessons to Boost Business
Momentum (2007) and Corporate
Catalysts: How to Make Your Company More
Successful, Whatever Your Title, Income,
or Authority (2005), which was
translated into Chinese. These books
have been used in executive education
programs at...more
Fee range - $9,500 +
Travels from St. Louis, MO
CONNECT:
Eileen McDargh
Named
MULTIPLE times by Executive Excellence
Magazine as one of the top 100
leadership thought leaders! Eileen
McDargh has
over 20 years of experience as a
professional speaker, author, and
management consultant. Eileen has worked
with organizations and associations
throughout the United States, Canada and
the Pacific Rim. Her ability to connect
with mind, heart, and spirit makes her
one of the most sought-after keynoters
in North America...more
Fee range - $8,000 - $10.000 +
Travels from
California
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 INSPIRE:
Gary Guller
Gary lost the use
of his arm in a mountaineering accident
just as he had found his life's passion:
alpine climbing. He stunned a medical
team at Duke University by asking to
have his paralyzed arm amputated. After
serious introspection, Gary began
climbing again, surmounting the barriers
that stood in the way of realizing his
dreams to explore. He has inspired
others ever since to continue onward and
upward...more
Fee range - $12,500 +
Travels from New Mexico
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 GROW:
Michael Hoffman, CSP
Michael Hoffman is President of Igniting
Performance, a Dallas based company that
specializes in sales, customer loyalty
and leadership. Over the last 9 years,
Michael has delivered professional
speaking engagements and customized
training to organizations across this
country and abroad...more
Fee range - $10,000 +
Travels from Dallas, Texas
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CELEBRATE:
Kathy Buckley
Gifted comedienne, award-winning
actress, accomplished writer, and
renowned inspirational speaker Kathy
Buckley is a force like no other.
Billed as "America's First
Hearing-impaired Comedienne", Kathy
Buckley is also a five-time American
Comedy Award Nominee as Best Stand-Up
Female Comedienne
...more
Fee range - $12,500 + Travels from California
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Dr. Barry Asmus ,
Political Economist
Dr. Barry Asmus has been named
by USA Today as one of
the five most requested speakers
in the United States. As a
Senior Economist for the
prestigious National Center for
Policy Analysis, Dr. Asmus does
more than just speak on
policies, he is actively
involved with their
implementation. With over
twenty-five years experience on
the speaking platform, Dr. Asmus
presents a powerful picture of
America’s future, both here and
abroad...more
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Mike Rayburn
Mike Rayburn is an award-winning
speaker and entertainer with a truly
unique presentation. Known as the
Worlds’ Funniest Guitar Virtuoso,
Mike uses his astounding guitar
creations, uproarious songs and
presentation skills to encourage,
challenge and inspire his audiences
to step beyond their perceived
limitations. Mike draws from a
wealth of life experiences as an
adventurer, comedian, published
songwriter, author, philanthropist,
and father, to deliver a keynote
presentation which is completely
energizing and entertaining...more
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John G.
Miller,
Flipping The Switch: Unleash the
Power of Personal Accountability!
When a
light switch is flipped the flow
of energy that is released
reaches the light bulb in an
instant, bringing it to life.
Similarly, asking the right kind
of question-a QBQ-is the first
step to empowering what Miller
calls the Advantage
Principles-five essential
practices that will lead to a
richer experience in every
aspect of life:
- LEARNING: live an engaged and
energized life through positive
personal growth and change
- OWNERSHIP: attain goals by
becoming a solution-oriented
person who solves problems
- CREATIVITY: find new ways to
achieve by succeeding "within
the box"
- SERVICE: build a legacy by
helping others succeed
- TRUST: develop deep and
rewarding relationships...more
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Rick Pitino
In just two
seasons as head coach of the
University of Louisville Cardinals,
Rick Pitino returned the team to the
NCAA tournament and has put them on
the road to a national title. Ranked
sixth among active college
basketball coaches, only seven
coaches in history have taken more
teams to the NCAA Final Four...more
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FIVE STAR 2007 Speaker
Recommendations
We see a lot of speakers live every
year, and talk to even more.
Although we have a LONG list of all
our favorites, here are just a few
that stood out for us in 2007 that
we believe are worth mentioning to
our clients...more
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Barbara Byrnes
Meet Barbara
Byrnes, Account Executive for FIVE
STAR Speakers & Trainers. Barbara
has been in the business since 1978...more
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