An Academic Achiever Though one could guess from Ron's physical stature that he might have been an athlete, his arena was the classroom. In Hampton Virginia where he was born, his academic achievements in high school qualified him for membership in the National Honor Society and the Math and Language Honor Societies as well. He was numbered among the top ten in his graduating class and achieved the distinction of National Merit Semi-finalist (attained by less than 1% of high school seniors). … [Read more...]
Jamie Clarke
Jamie Clarke is a Canadian adventurer, author, filmmaker, inspirational speaker and business leader. Clarke has summited Mt. Everest twice, climbed the Seven Summits, and ridden camels across The Empty Quarter of Arabia. Clarke's books are best sellers and his films have aired on National Geographic TV.Clarke is a sought after business and adventure speaker who has addressed audiences around the world for companies such as IBM, Audi, Kraft, The Wall Street Journal, and Intel. He epitomizes human … [Read more...]
Yossi Ghinsberg
Yossi Ghinsberg's business adventures include: a tech entrepreneur in the heart of Silicon Valley, VP of a groundbreaking medical corporation and the visionary behind Chalalan the most celebrated eco-resort in the Bolivian Amazon. A world explorer and epic storyteller, he is a graduate of philosophy and business administration from Tel Aviv University.His book 'Jungle' has sold millions of copies globally, aired as a docudrama on Discovery Channel and has been produced as a major motion picture … [Read more...]
Ronnie Lott
A punishing defensive back in the 1980s and '90s, Ronnie Lott won four Super Bowl rings with the San Francisco 49ers and earned 10 Pro Bowl appearances during his 14-year NFL career. He was named to the league's 75th anniversary team in 1994 and elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.Today, Lott continues to make an impact off the field. In 1989, he founded All Stars Helping Kids, a philanthropic organization that leverages the names, efforts and resources of other athletes, corporate … [Read more...]
Paul Zane Pilzer
Paul Zane Pilzer is a world-renowned economist, a multimillionaire software entrepreneur, a lay rabbi, an adjunct professor, and the author of three bestselling books.Pilzer completed college in three years and received his MBA from Wharton in fifteen months at age 22. At age 24, he was appointed an adjunct professor at New York University where he has taught for 20 consecutive years. While employed as Citibank's youngest officer at 22 and its youngest vice president at 25, Pilzer started … [Read more...]
Waldo Waldman
Known as The Wingman, Rob "Waldo" Waldman is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Never Fly Solo.A former combat decorated fighter pilot and sales manager, Waldo is an inspirational sales and leadership keynote speaker on building cultures of excellence, collaboration, and courage. Waldo demonstrates how individuals and organizations can break performance barriers and achieve success in highly competitive environments through disciplined training, dedicated … [Read more...]
Michael Bar-Zohar
The author of more than 30 books of fiction and non-fiction, Bar-Zohar was a Member of the Knesset [The Israeli Parliament], an adviser to General Moshe Dayan, and an envoy to the Council of Europe. As a writer, he followed the tracks of Nazi criminals in South America, exposed the notorious "L'Oreal " Affair in France, interviewed headhunters in New Guinea and wrote about "Papillon"'s prisons in French Guyana and Devil's Island. He published exclusive information about the Soviet, American and … [Read more...]
Dr. David Cook, Ph.D.
Peak Performance CoachDavid Cook is a top sports psychology consultant, speaker, business consultant and best-selling author on the mental advantage. He has coached world champions and MVP's in the NBA, National Champions in the NCAA and has worked with hundreds of elite athletes from the PGA, NFL and MLB using his principles of focus, passion and mental toughness. Most notably, Dr. Cook served as the mental training coach for the San Antonio Spurs for eight years that included their first two … [Read more...]
Steve Gilliland, CSP, CPAE
The Speaker A member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world. Recognized as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian, he can be heard daily on SiriusXM Radio's Laugh USA and Jeff & Larry's Comedy Roundup. With an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation—plus an interactive and entertaining style—Steve shows audiences how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships and their lives. … [Read more...]
Beau Lotto
Beau Lotto is a globally renowned neuroscientist who specializes in perception research, and has for years wowed the world of science with work that blurs the boundaries between neuroscience and the arts. As well as bending the science of perception, he is also trying to transform the way people think not just about themselves but also about the world around them.The focus of Beau's research is perception, but his interest lies as much in a philosophical as scientific understanding of how humans … [Read more...]