Eric Ochsie is a simple living speaker located in Austin, Texas. He is available for keynotes and a 5-hour intensive training workshop throughout the United States. Eric teaches a unique yet effective process for establishing and maintaining a simple life.
Interesting post on Kotaku.com that former presidential candidate Herman Cain was quoted as saying he’s not a “motivational speaker.” He wants to be thought of as an inspirational speaker instead. He describes that motivation comes from within and inspiration comes from someplace else.
Here’s another example of the misuse of the phrase motivational speaker. Maybe the term needs to be rephrased or recoined or something that’s just plain new like action-igniter speaker or get-off-your-butt-and-do-it speaker or if-you-don’t-report-to-me-tomorrow-that-you’ve-done-it-i’ll-come-find-you speaker.
The greatest thing we can hope to do in our speaking careers is to motivate just one person or millions to make a change; to do something different to improve on their lives.
He might not be in a formal U.S. soldier uniform anymore, but motivational speaker J.R. Martinez is definitely set to serve with words instead of dance moves now that Dancing with the Stars is over.
I loved to see the coverage of J.R. presenting at Fort Campbell and wasn’t surprised to hear the audience was sent into a frenzy of appreciation.
I also wan’t surprised that he’s working on a book. I’m always suggesting to our speaker participants at Motivational Speakers Worldwide that, if your presentation is good enough, you’ll eventually be asked to write a book. And, if your book is good enough, you’ll eventually be called upon to speak.
Carolyn Gross is an award winning speaker, health and wellness expert as seen on NBC, ABC and Lifetime TV and author of several wellness books. She is a Certified Time Management Trainer for Daytimer and teaches the Color Code (Relationships and Teambuilding). She is also the past president of the National Speakers Association in San Diego.
Author & Writing–Producer/literary manager Dr. Ken Atchity (Yale Ph.D., former professor of comparative literature and Fulbright professor)–author of fifteen books including A Writer’s Time: A Guide to the Creative Process from Vision through Revision, How to Publish Your Novel, How to Quit Your Day Job and Live Out Your Dreams, and Writing Treatments That Sell. Emmy-nominated producer of 30 films, he spent his lifetime turning stories into books and films. Based in Los Angeles and New York, will travel anywhere in the world. His keynote speeches are known for their industry knowledge, practicality, classical allusions, and sheer inspiration for audiences seeking to advance and maintain their creativity.
Certified Speaking Professional, Jeff Tobe was recently dubbed by Insider Magazine as “The Guru of Innovative Thinking” and was chosen by readers of Meetings and Conferences magazine as, “One of the top 15 speakers in North America”. For 20 years, Jeff has traveled the world teaching professionals to think more creatively and look at what they do from a whole new perspective. Jeff is the author of the fabulously popular business book, Coloring Outside the Lines and is the co-author of The Communication Coach and The Sales Coach.
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Jeff is the author of econAmerica, released by major publisher Wiley & Sons. As the only economist in the world to have ever received the international designation of CSP, or Certified Speaking Professional, Jeff Thredgold’s humorous and light style makes a discussion about the economy approachable, interesting, and fun.
Karl Mecklenburg rose from a college walk-on to an All Pro NFL career including 3 Super Bowls and 6 Pro Bowls. He’s a gifted storyteller and author presenting customized teamwork and leadership speeches full of approachability and humor.
Janet Richmond is the author of CHOICES-Neutralizing Your Negative Thoughts and Emotional Blueprints and a personal growth speaker from Sherman Oaks California. She is available for workshops and speaking engagements throughout the U.S. Janet is a successful coach and teacher of the life-altering Neutralizing technique, the flip side of the Law of Attraction coin that few address: Positive thinking does not erase your negative thoughts; before any deep change can happen negative thoughts must first be neutralized.
Jillian Verdun is the owner of JMV Financial Services and a financial speaker from Dallas, TX. She is available for keynotes and seminars located up to 200 miles from Dallas. Jillian is known for being personally vested and engaged in every audience interaction, delivering professionalism and quality service every step of the way when teaching people how to keep more of the money they make.