Personal Growth Speakers
Tonya Pinkins
Oprah described Tonya Pinkins as one of the “Ten Women in America Who Will Take Your Breath Away in 2004.” This Tony Award-winning actress and modern day Renaissance woman most recently starred on Broadway in Tony Kushner’s critically acclaimed, hit Broadway musical “Caroline, or Change.”
Patty Duke
A young oscar winner for her role in The Miracle Worker, Duke stunned the world when she shared her story of living with bi-polar disorder in her best-selling book, A Brilliant Madness. Now an outspoken, yet compassionate advocate for those suffering from mental illness, she is honored for her ongoing efforts to create...
Michael Clarke Duncan
Standing 6'5" and weighing over 300 pounds, Michael Clarke Duncan inarguably possesses one of Hollywood's more unforgettable figures. A former bodyguard and bouncer, Duncan first gained attention when he appeared as one of the roughneck oil drillers sent to stop an asteroid from annihilating Earth in the blockbuster, "Armageddon." A...
Kirk Douglas
Douglas is one of the most recognized and respected actors ever to appear on movie screens. His acting experience is rivaled by few in the industry as he has taken on 85 different movie roles in the past 55 years. Known as one of the most socially conscience actors ever, Douglas's work extends far beyond the big screen. He has ove...
Warren MacDonald
Warren Macdonald became the first double above- knee-amputee to reach the summit of Africa's Mt Kilimanjaro. His first book, "One Step Beyond," recalls the horror of his accident, turning quickly to triumph as he overcomes incredible adversity to once again experience the wild places he loves. "One Step Beyond" is now in it's 4th pr...
Christopher Kennedy Lawford
Born into the Kennedy dynasty, Lawford was destined to do great things: he became a successful actor, lawyer, activist, writer, and speaker. But he also battled drug and alcohol addiction, and overcame a Hepatitis C diagnosis. In addition to sharing his extraordinary journey overcoming alcohol and drug abuse, he raises awareness abou...
Jill Conner Browne
There are now more than 1.2 million copies of the Sweet Potato Queens' books in print: the #1 "New York Times" bestseller, "The Sweet Potato Queens' Big-Ass Cookbook (and Financial Planner)" published in January 2003, "God Save the Sweet Potato Queens", and the book that started it all, "The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love", which...
Robin Crow
Crow is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and one of the most innovative guitarists in the world. As a nationally recognized speaker, Crow's no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is approach has become his trademark, because he knows firsthand what it takes to be successful. In his best-selling book, Jump.and the Net Will Appear, Crow...
Roger Crawford
Crawford's remarkable life story proves that optimism and resilience can triumph over personal and professional obstacles. Although physically challenged, he is certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association and became the first athlete with a severe handicap to compete in a NCAA Division I college sport.
Shmuley Boteach
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, is the international best-selling author of 16 books and host of the national TV show, Shalom in the Home on TLC (The Learning Channel). One of the world's most acclaimed public speakers, in December 1999 Boteach became the first ever non-Christian to win the highly prestigious London Times Preach...
Michael McKinley
As one of America's foremost experts on maximizing management performance, McKinley meshes learning and laughing. Not only the inspired author of four books and numerous articles, McKinley is also a cancer survivor, and thus imparts a strong message of capitalizing on our given time and talents, and having fun in the process.
Dianna Booher
President of Booher Consultants, Inc, an international training and consulting firm, Booher is also the prolific author of 40 books. Booher's audience motivating tact, complete with both substance and style, earned Booher recognition as a Certified Speaking Professional and as a member of the prestigious speakers Roundtable, twenty-t...
Susan Fowler Woodring
Woodring is an energetic, vibrant and sought-after speaker, trainer and writer who has delivered presentations in all 50 states and 17 foreign countries. A dynamic and highly motivating speaker, Woodring's common-touch and common-sense approach has helped hundreds of organizations in the areas of leadership, empowerment, communicati...
Desi Williamson
Williamson's high-impact programs are based on 20 years on the front line in sales, management, and marketing; building multi-million dollar businesses, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and developing people potential at powerhouse corporations such as Johnson and Johnson, Johnson Wax, and PepsiCo.
Sharon Wood
On May 20, 1986, at 9:00 p.m., Wood became the first North American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. She founded Mountain Gate Community School, a fully accredited, non-denominational private school in her hometown of Canmore, Alberta.
