Inspirational Speakers Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. Helen Keller BUCK BRANNAMAN was the basis for the character Tom Booker, the central figure in Nicholas Evans' best-selling novel The Horse Whisperer and the film version, directed by Robert Redford. In the motion picture, Redford stars as Booker, the cowboy who heals a fear-crazed horse along with the mother and daughter who bring the animal to him. Buck’s work with horses, as it turns out, also served to rescue him from a troubled past. Brannaman himself was an abused child: the compassion and empathy he has brought to training horses has helped him deal with a history of conflict and violence.
JOE CAMP and Benji believes that the human spirit can still rise above the doom and gloom into which it seems so often born. The unknown, the uncelebrated can still mount a white horse, charge off into the distance and accomplish things worthwhile, and hold his or her head high in the process. His are presentations of promise for all who battle the odds for things held dear and, perhaps, surrender too quickly to those indolent, oft-spoken assurances: You can't do that! That's impossible! Give up! Quit! Sit down! Shut up! Go away! Joe is a passionate and inspirational speaker. His down home manner, infectious wit, and stirring delivery inspire people to crawl out of the box and believe passionately in themselves, and achieve personal heights never dreamed possible. Joe talks about personal success in terms that he thoroughly understands, because he's been there and done that. He speaks of what he knows, sharing his own life experiences, and has a unique, often humorous way of dredging up those hidden demons we might be refusing to recognize. MICHAEL HINGSON As was the case with many Americans, Michael Hingson's life changed dramatically on September 11th. He and his Guide Dog, "Roselle" were the lucky ones, however, in that they escaped the World Trade Center attack. As a WTC survivor and as a Guide Dog user, he was thrust into the international limelight. He has become a national speaker on the topic of trust and teamwork, something he doesn't believe is diminishing despite the parade of headlines about political, corporate and church scandals that have left people questioning their faith in institutions. On April 3, 2001, at the age of 27, CHAD HYMAS life changed instantaneously when he was involved in a a serious accident that left him a quadriplegic. Chad's dreams were not paralyzed that day. Since that fateful event, Chad has motivated businesses and corporations to "use their wings and reach seemingly impossible heights." The Wall Street Journal calls Chad Hymas one of the 10 most inspirational people in the world! Chad Hymas will not only inspire, motivate, and move your audience... He will create an experience that will touch their hearts for a lifetime. Chad's topics focus on the areas of Leadership, Teambuilding, Customer Service, Safety and Mastering Change! When Chad rolls out on stage, your audience will have an immediate respect for his circumstance. His disability and what he is overcoming is a true example of, "set your mind to it and you can accomplish anything." Through his unique sense of humor and his emotional story, your people will fly higher than they ever thought possible. AZIM KHAMISA is an inspiration. Hailed by dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama, Former President Bill Clinton and Al Gore, Azim carries his inspirational message of forgiveness, peace and hope into a world in desperate need of each. Following the loss of his only son Tariq in 1995 to a senseless, gang-related murder, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness, and this amazing choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (www.TKF.org) and the subsequent forgiveness movement which has reached millions. VAL MAZZENGA has covered major breaking stories on just about every continent on the planet. His work has been exhibited nationwide including the award winning photo essays on the late Mother Teresa, the late President Nixon, and Michael Jordan. His assignments have included the Wonders of the World, the Mass Suicide in Jonestown Guyana, the Afghan Resistance fighters in Pakistan, Starvation in Africa, the Sikh revolt in India, the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and Refugee Camps in Southeast Asia. Through his presentation in pictures, he reveals... "The Untold Story." PEGGY O'NEILL stands 3 feet 8 inches tall. Tiny in stature, but huge in presence, Peggy delivers a far-reaching message: WALK TALL! Be big on the INSIDE! Honor yourself, accept others, and express your inherent magnificence. Triumphantly meeting life from waist level, Peggy O’Neill offers inspiration and insight to audiences nationwide -- from ages 5 to 85. Peggy speaks on a variety of topics in the areas of: Celebrating Diversity, Personal Empowerment & Overcoming Challenges JACKIE NINK PFLUG Powerful and Inspirational Speaker, an Airline Hijacking Survivor and an Author! Jackie recounts the spell-binding tale of how a weekend trip to a volleyball tournament in Greece in 1985 put her in the middle one of history's deadliest airline terrorist attacks and how she survived, recovered, suffered, struggled, and through commitment and determination, persevered and even flourished. Jackie has reached thousands with her message of how we can all become peak performers through our attitude and our reaction to change, adversity, and challenge. She reminds us that tragedy, suffering and everyday issues always contain the seed of new growth and learning. Mountains don't seem as tall as before, and trivialities in life lose their importance, leading the listener to focus on more important professional and personal issues. MICHAEL SEGAL Keep Hope Alive! He doesn't want to be perceived as handicapped, disabled, limited or as a hero - a triumphant survivor of tragedy perhaps. After being shot in the head as an innocent bystander to a robbery, Michael Segal defied all odds by returning to college, earning two degrees with honors and marrying his high school sweetheart, Sharon, Very few people thought he would survive, but after much pain and time in rehab, he returned to UT where he graduated four years later with many honors. Mike then went to graduate school where he obtained a Masters of Social Work degree in 1990. He has devoted his life to showing that lives can be changed through hard work and positive thinking. That is a key element of his numerous presentations where participants find themselves inspired and motivated. Mike works primarily with families and patients in the Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NTICU) four days a week. He's also a contributing author for the Chicken Soup Books and inspirational speaker sharing his recipes for recovery and happiness. The Chicken Soup series is a collection of inspiring stories from people who have had life-altering experiences. The stories are meant not only to tell what the experiences taught the authors but to encourage readers' hope and strength. At the peak of a blossoming tennis career while just a junior in high school, RANDY SNOW was injured in a farming accident, which left him without the use of his legs. Since then he has become a business owner and a nationally recognized sales associate, a Fortune 500 speaker and one of the most successful gold medal wheelchair athletes in history. Because of his achievements, he received the Paralympic torch from President Clinton in Washington, kicking off the Atlanta Paralympic Games in 1996. In 2004 he was the first Paralympian inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame. Drawing from his personal business experiences, medal winning Olympic competitions, and the principles he learned while embracing his injury, his programs provide practical information in dealing with change. His audiences will want to make change a way of life. Featured on CNN, ESPN and in USA Today, he is a gold medallist, a published author, a past MVP sales associate and the president of an achievement company called NO XQs (no excuse), Inc. Audiences will find themselves laughing one moment and holding back a tear the next as they look at their own personal and professional situations. "Each of us brings to our job, whatever it is, our lifetime of experience and our values." Please
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