 |
|
You may not have attended the actual Showcase live, but you can order our Fall Showcase DVD - a live two-camera taping of both events!
Order now!
Check out what our speakers are doing now! Some have made national
news! |
|
Kivi
Bernhard
- CHICAGO ONLY -
Kivi’ s riveting presentation “The Hunt For Success TM", will teach your participants the “Pillars of Positive Predatory Thinking". You got it! Six pillars of critical leadership thinking gleaned from Africa’s most successful predator, the African leopard. |
Nate Booth -
  Nate received his DDS degree from the University of Nebraska in 1991. He earned his master’s degree in counseling from the same school in 1983. From 1987 through 1997, Nate worked closely with Anthony Robbins in the development and delivery of corporate training programs. Dr. Booth is the author of three books, Tiger Traits: 9 Success Secrets You Can Discover from Tiger Woods to Be A Business Champion, Thriving on Change: The Art of Using Change to Your Advantage and The Diamond Touch: How to Get What You Want by Giving Others What They Uniquely Desire. Over the past twenty years, Nate has presented 2000 programs to audiences around the world. His high-energy and entertaining programs are packed with information that will improve your business and change your life. |
|
Jennifer Jo Cobb -
 Jennifer Jo Cobb’s professional speaking career was born of a demand that resulted from Jennifer’s successful auto racing endeavors. This captured much media attention and created curiosity among the business community, schools and organizations. Jennifer began speaking as a volunteer at numerous schools, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs as well as many other service organizations. Soon, business professionals were asking her to share her message at corporate events, annual meetings, reward gatherings and motivational seminars. Jennifer is a
published writer, television motor sports analyst and product
spokesperson. She has competed in approximately 300 races in 15
years years with several dozen victories to her credit. Jennifer has
worked personally with every one of her sponsors and taken the time
to understand the the business world, the dynamics of marketing and
the power of motivation. |
Cheryl Cran -
KANSAS CITY ONLY -
  Cheryl
is the President of Synthesis at Work Inc. and an internationally
renowned keynote speaker. She provides practical tools and creative
strategies for individuals to take their current level of success
and boldly grow it to the next level. The companies that Cheryl
works with are top performing organizations with a strong focus on
becoming a workplace of choice. The leaders of these organizations
recognize the value of investing in the growth of their employees
for overall company success. Cheryl is a bold growth seeker herself
and continually challenges herself to grow, learn and expand as much
as she challenges others to do the same. |
|
Robin Creasman -
 For more than 20 years, Robin has been crafting persuasive presentations for audiences around the world. From his early rock n’ roll days as a recording artist with USA Records where he traveled internationally performing to thousands of music fans; to today where he speaks, consults, & produces informational products that influence and motivates individuals and businesses to develop their Personal Brand and be Persuasive Communicators!
Robin has hundreds of performances and
presentations under his belt and is a master communicator. His
incredible journey from ordinary to extraordinary is a fun,
entertaining, and inspiring presentation that you don’t want to
miss. He offers hilarious stories, insights, and strategies from the
world of entertainment on how to Stand Out, Be Recognized and Be
Remembered... Marketing & Communication Strategies for
Success! |
Jason Dorsey - Corporate and Association: Jason has received fantastic reviews from executives, managers, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and franchisees that rely on Generation Y employees in key positions such as customer service, sales, operations, and management. He’s also headlined numerous events for business leaders in a variety of industries who want creative ways to bridge the different generations in their workplace. Education: Jason keynoted his first national education conference at age 21. Since that time, he has received standing ovations at conferences for school administrators, classroom teachers, school board members, as well as at in-services and high-profile school reform events. |
Tom Flick -  From average beginnings to all-star performances, Tom Flick reached his goal of playing in the NFL when the Washington Redskins drafted him in 1981 Prior to his seven years in the NFL, Tom was an All-American quarterback for the University of Washington Huskies. In his senior year, Tom led the Huskies to the Pac-10 Championship and the RoseBowl, was voted the Pac-10 Player of the Year and elected by his teammates as Most Inspirational and Team Captain. Since 1988, Mr. Flick has tackled the business world with the same focus and spirit that earned him honors as a collegiate and professional quarterback. Personally, Tom addresses over 60,000 men and women each year on high performance strategies for leadership, teamwork, change, and personal growth. Clients include Microsoft, Starbucks, Merrill Lynch, Ritz-Carlton Hotels, NAPA Auto Parts, Shell Oil and the US Army Rangers, to name a few. |
Libby Gill -
KANSAS CITY ONLY -
 After fifteen years serving as senior vice president at Universal Studios; vice president at Sony Pictures Entertainment and Turner Broadcasting; and a consultant for Dr. Phil and Paramount Studios, Libby Gill elected to work her way down the corporate ladder to pursue her dream of helping others find the balance between their personal passions and professional goals. Libby is now a bestselling author and coach, as well as a columnist for the Dallas Morning News. She has appeared on the Today Show, the Dr. Phil Show, CNN, National Public Radio, Fox News, CBS Early Show, The Hour of Power, and in Time Magazine, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, O Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Self and many more. |
Karen Taylor Good -
 As a songwriter, Karen is Grammy-nominated. She's had numerous international radio hits, with songs recorded. As a vocal artist, Karen has been heard on national radio and television jingles for United Airlines, Taco Bell, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, McDonalds and others. As an entrepreneur, Karen has overcome many music industry obstacles by forming her own record label (with 6 nationally released CDs), and her own music publishing and merchandising companies. As an author, Karen has recently penned her first book entitled "On Angel's Wings," which includes a companion CD. As a keynote speaker, Karen has inspired, motivated, encouraged, and entertained thousands. As a marketer, Karen's objective is clear: To make a difference in the world as the 'Song Guru' - a woman of wisdom and compassion who uses the power of music to open hearts and minds - to remind us that we are all together in this strange and wondrous journey of life. As a philanthropist, Karen donated her time and talent to "The Planet Earth Project." The song (which she recorded in 7 different languages) was set to footage furnished by NASA, and won an International Video Award. |
|
Huberto Gutierrez -
 As a first-generation American himself, Heberto Gutiérrez doesn’t just understand the multicultural experience – he lives it. Born in Mexico, Heberto came to the U.S. at age 7, and became a U.S. citizen at age 16. After graduating college and enjoying a successful business career that included serving as general manager of Univision’s TV station in San Antonio, he started Inventiva, a multicultural marketing, consulting and training firm in 1990.
Since then, he has conducted
workshops, presentations and webinars – domestically and
internationally.
Heberto has helped many industry-leading companies navigate the
multicultural waters, including AT&T, Motorola, Household Finance,
Bank United, Laredo National Bank, Beneficial Finance, Prudential
Insurance, PacifiCare, SecureHorizons, American Electric Power,
Arby’s Restaurants, American Quarter Horse Assoc., and United Export
Trade Assoc. His success comes from learning everything he can about
his clients, and then teaching them everything he knows about
successful multicultural marketing.
|
|
Michael Hoffman -
 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. With a highly interactive style Michael’s unique delivery cements his expertise in the minds of his attendees to ignite the tactics and techniques necessary to approach their jobs “on purpose" with an attitude of ownership and professionalism.
|
Jim Jacobus -
KANSAS CITY ONLY -
 Jim Jacobus, President of Champion Education Resources, is an internationally known speaker and consultant who has become famous for his unique, practical and powerful strategies that have helped both individuals and organizations reach extraordinary performance levels. Jim's lively and imaginative style is a reflection of his experiences both personally and professionally. He draws from a strong professional background that ranges from sixteen years in the trenches of Fortune 500 companies to eight years as a consultant and speaker within a wide variety of industries, organizations, and associations. His credits include, but are not limited to, nine times Salesman of the Year, five times Manager of the Year, as well as the #1 speaker rating worldwide for the nation's largest seminar company. |
Dean Lindsay -
CHICAGO ONLY -
  Hailed as a ‘Sales-and-networking guru’ by the Dallas Business Journal, Dean Lindsay is a respected and sought after as author, speaker and trainer. Dean delivers killer keynotes, breakouts, general session presentations, and interactive boot camps that empower progress in sales, service and workplace performance. His speaking and consulting style is refreshingly daring, imaginative, and a lot of fun. |
|
Susan Packard -
CHICAGO ONLY -
  As a co-founder of Home & Garden Television in 1994, Susan Packard is recognized as a media pioneer, innovator and mentor. Under Susan’s leadership as chief operating officer, HGTV became one of the fastest-growing cable networks ever and is now available in more than 91 million U.S. homes and distributed in 170 countries and nations. Susan has been instrumental in the development of four additional, powerhouse brands – Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living TV Network and Great American Country (GAC) – that join HGTV to comprise Scripps Networks, the leader in lifestyle media.
|
|
Raspyni Brothers
- KANSAS CITY ONLY -
 Barry Friedman and Daniel Holzman are the Raspyni Brothers. As one of the most sought-after acts on the corporate entertainment scene, they appear annually at over 100 events across America and internationally. Since 1982, their intelligent mayhem has earned them two International Juggling Championships, multiple appearances on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, and a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. In addition to the tremendous success they enjoy in the field of corporate entertainment, these two unrelated siblings also tour as an opening act for dozens of superstars such as Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Tony Bennett, Dennis Miller, and Tom Jones.
|
Jenae Rubin -
 Jenae has 27 years experience as a hands-on sales and marketing expert with a consistent record of increasing sales, revitalizing ailing products, creating new products and adding profit centers to existing products. Her proven history of determining sales and marketing strategy can help rocket your company to #1. Her sales seminars give sales people the tools they need so they feel empowered, motivating them to action. Jenae turned around a five-year sales decline in three months. She judged the prestigious Folios Eddie and Ozzie awards. And as a sales person, Jenae consistently met or exceeded plans winning Platinum award levels (awards set at exceptionally high increases over plan). |
Lon Safko -
CHICAGO ONLY -
 An inventor, entrepreneur, computer systems guru and motivator. Lon Safko may well be the most interesting person you will ever meet. His mind is going 1,000 mph 24/7. Lon has launched a eight companies, based on his own innovations including Safko International, Inc., which marketed and developed computer based software and hardware solutions for the physically and mentally challenged, and Paper Model s , Inc. , which designs and markets three dimensional paper models used as marketing premiums and educational tools for which he has recently received a patent for. These are two of his unorthodox achievements. It‘s no surprise he has repeatedly been named Entrepreneur of the Year and Innovator of the Year by a variety of organizations. |
|
Stefanie Schaeffer
- CHICAGO ONLY -
  NBC’s 2007 “The Apprentice" winner, Stefanie Schaeffer, was born on May 31, 1974 in Burbank, California. Though a native Californian, she hails from a family of entrepreneurial New Yorkers. Drive and passion were emphasized by Stefanie’s parents during her childhood and higher education was encouraged as a strong foundation for the future. In 1996, Stefanie graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a double major in English and Psychology. She also minored in communications. She then went on to attend the prestigious SCALE program at Southwestern University School of Law, where she graduated with her Juris Doctor degree in just two years, one year ahead of schedule. |
|
Tom Stern -
KANSAS CITY ONLY -
  Tom Stern is the creator of the comic strip, CEO DAD and the author of the book CEO DAD, How To Avoid Getting Fired By Your Family.
When it comes to not
taking work too seriously, Tom Stern is all business. Raised by a
super-successful CEO Tom cut his teeth on the world of stand-up
comedy and entertainment management, then veered back into the
corporate world by becoming one of the top executive recruiters, or
“headhunters," in the nation. Now, he has channeled his experience
straddling the corporate and show business worlds into a
nationally-syndicated comic strip and a nationally-syndicated radio
show.
|
Lee Stuart -
 Lee Stuart know a thing or two about innovation, breakthrough business development, disruptive thinking, and lasting leadership. Innovation Expert After two previous careers - as a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper journalist and as a leader of innovative product and new business development initiatives with Hallmark Cards - Lee brings experience in disruptive innovation training and management, decision-making systems, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and executive coaching to his speaking and consulting portfolio. He is a founder and principal of LeaderFuelNow, a management consulting and executive coaching firm in Overland Park, Kansas. He is also the creator of “33 Strategies for Disruptive Innovation," the one-of-a-kind interactive workshop that delivers powerful innovation, branding, marketing, and positioning insights to business clients. Having been a member of the elite Association of the Managers of Innovation and a popular keynote speaker on business strategy, Lee combines bleeding edge thinking about new-to-the-world business development with practical, hands-on leadership skills. |
|
Buzz Sutherland -
 Buzz Sutherland is one of the most sought after comedians in the world today! He has been named comedian of the year a record 16 times by America’s Colleges and Universities. Most recently he has been nominated by American Entertainment Magazine as Comedian of the Year for 2007 for the second year in a row. Buzz is described by clients and entertainers alike as “one of the finest entertainers in the business." Buzz’s style of comedy is contagious, as he plays with the audience rather than talking at them. Some of the audience members literally become part of the show. Do not miss Buzz Sutherland!
|
Jim Welch -
  Jim Welch is the former Chief Marketing Officer at Hallmark. Currently, Jim is President and Founder of "The Growth Leader, Inc." He works with Fortune 500 clients and entrepreneurial organizations from coast to coast. Welch brings over 25 years of marketing leadership, passion, hand's on experience and a winning track record to get top line and bottom line results. Welch is THE Practical Growth Leader whose 8-step program has achieved real world leadership results for a quarter of a century. |
|
Karyn Ruth White
- KANSAS CITY ONLY -
 Karyn Ruth White has been entertaining and motivating people in some form or fashion for over 20 years. As a National Speaker and Comedian, she has over a decade of expertise in the field of stress-reduction through humor, including over 12 years as a professional stand-up comedian. Two decades of experience entertaining and motivating people allows Karyn great confidence and ease on stage. Her real-life experience and her down to earth style create an instant connection with her audiences. Over the past ten years, 99% of Karyn’s business has come from repeat or referral business from very happy clients. Using clean, connecting humor, Karyn is a unique blend of motivator, business coach, philosopher and stand-up comedian. Karyn’s popular keynote programs Laughing In The Face of Stress and Laughing In The Face Of Change help organizations boost morale and increase productivity by giving employees a chance to see the humor in their challenges. |
 |
