SPORTS:
Steve Young
Three-time Super Bowl Champion and MVP of Super Bowl XXIX. Steve will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in August of 2006. A licensed attorney, highly sought-after speaker, corporatee spokesperson, philanthropist and NFL analyst on ESPN…Steve Young’s career is nothing short of tremendous. Fee is $55,000 + 1st class travel from San Francisco.
Warren Moon
Nine-time Pro Bowl NFL Quarterback and member of both the NFL and Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Warren Moon’s incredible professional football career spanned 21 years and ranks him among the leaders in nearly every major statistical offensive category. He is currently an NFL analyst for Fox Sports Net . Fee is $16,500 + 1st class travel from Los Angeles.
Dan Jansen
Overcame past Olympic disappointments (including the death of his sister on the day of his race) and falls in races he was heavily favored to win only to break the world record in winning the gold medal in his final event (1000m) of his fourth Olympic Winter Games in 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway. Fee is $16,500 + 1st class travel from Charlotte.
Bonnie Blair
The most decorated U.S. winter Olympian of all-time with five gold medals. Bonnie won an unprecedented three straight Olympic gold medals in the 500 meters (1988, 1992, 1994). A favorite on the lecture circuit, Bonnie tells audiences that the true measure of a champion is success under pressure…time after time. Fee is $16,500 + 1st class travel from Milwaukee.
Daryl “Moose” Johnston
One of the NFL's premier blocking fullbacks during an 11-year career with the Cowboys. He became a full-time starter in 1991 and was a key member of the Cowboys' three Super Bowl winning teams (1993, 1994 and 1996). A two-time Pro Bowl selection (1993 and 1994), at one point he played in 149 consecutive games. Currently an analyst an NFL analyst on FOX. Fee is $16,500 + 1st class travel from Dallas.
Isiah Thomas
President of Basketball Operations for the New York Knicks. Thomas was a 12-time All Star point guard for the Detroit Pistons and was elected to Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000. An NCAA Champion with the Hoosiers and NBA Champion with the Pistons, Thomas brings his competitive spirit to the boardroom and the stage. Fee is $27,500 + 1st class travel from New York.
Ben Howland
Head coach of UCLA basketball team. Led UCLA to the National Championship game in 2006, in just his third year with UCLA. One of a an elite group of coaches ever to lead three different teams to the ‘Big Dance’, Howland has emerged as a master motivator and teacher. Fee is $15,000 plus 1st class travel from Los Angeles.
Mike Brey
Head coach of Notre Dame basketball team. Since taking over head coaching position in 2000, Breay has led Notre Dame to 1 Big East title, 3 NCAA tournament appearances, and a Sweet Sixteen appearance in 2003. Fee is $8,250 plus 1st class travel from South Bend.
Mick Cronin
Named Head Coach of University of Cincinnati basketball team in 2006. In previous three seasons at Murray State, Cronin compiled a 69-23 record, including 2 NCAA tournament appearances. Fee is $6,250 plus 1st class travel from Cincinnati.
Kerri Strug
Gold medal winner in gymnastics at 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Strug led the U.S. team to gold medal by overcoming injury and landing her vault on a severely sprained ankle. Strug's courageous performance on vault led to her winning the Olympic Spirit Award, which was also presented to Carl Lewis at the 1996 Olympic Games. Fee is $8,250 plus 1st class travel from Washington, D.C.
Allison Baver Two-time Olympic Short Track Speedskater. Finished third in overall World Cup Rankings in 2005. Fee is $6,250 + 1st class travel from Colorado Springs.
ENTERTAINMENT:
Damien Fahey
Damien showed that he was able to handle the heat at MTV's summer house as he hosted his own show, Prime-time Players, co-hosted TRL and co-hosted numerous MTV summer specials. Currently, Damien is adding his charisma to MTV's highly popular daily show, TRL, as well as MTV specials, which include Countdown to the MTV Video Music Awards and End of Summer Countdown. He has interviewed celebrities like Vanessa Carlton, Joey Fatone, Heath Ledger, Shakira, Eve and the Crocodile Hunter.. Fee is $8,250 + 1st class travel from New York.
BUSINESS:
Bruce Bent
Chairman and Founder of The Reserve Fund which oversees $40 billion in cash assets. Inventor of the money market fund, considered by Smithsonian one of the top ten financial innovations in history. Member of the Financial Planning Hall of Fame who has been featured in virtually every major news publication and media network in N. America. Fee is $30k plus First Class travel from NY.
George Walther
George Walther is an internationally acclaimed expert at boosting personal performance. A full-time professional speaker since 1980, George holds the National Speakers Association's Certified Speaking Professional designation, and has also been inducted into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame. He earned an MBA in Marketing from UCLA, and graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Rhetoric and Public Address. Media appearances have ranged from CNN to Live with Regis; Wall Street Journal to Ladies Home Journal. Fee is $10k plus $1k flat travel rate.
LIFE BALANCE/STRESS MANAGEMENT/HUMOR:
Matt Weinstein
Matt Weinstein is the nation’s foremost authority on the use of fun and humor in team building. Called “The Master of Playfulness” by PEOPLE Magazine and “America’s Pied Piper of Play” by the Houston Post, Matt Weinstein’s playful vision has been the subject of dozens of national newspaper articles, magazine features, and television appearances. Matt was elected to the Professional Speaker’s Hall of Fame by the National Speaker’s Association, and was honored by Successful Meetings Magazine as one of the “21 Top Speakers for the 21st Century.” Fee is $10k plus Full Coach travel from CA.
C.W. Metcalf
Internationally acclaimed speaker and author on coping with stress and trauma. Author of the best-selling book Lighten Up: survival skills for people under pressure, Metcalf teaches audiences how to ‘take their problems seriously but themselves lightly’. C.W. Metcalf has consulted with hundreds of global clients, including IBM, Sony, Saturn Motors, The Mayo Affiliate Hospitals, and the Army Special Forces Training Center. His message is based on research with crisis and trauma survivors who remain healthy, resilient and creative under pressure. Fee is $15k plus First Class travel from CA.
MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION:
Capt. Gerald Coffee
Retired Navy Captain Gerald Coffee was shot down while flying combat missions over North Vietnam. Much of his 7 years, 9 days as a P.O.W. was spent in solitary confinement. His celebrated keynote message, Beyond Survival -- inspires audiences worldwide with a message of hope, faith, and the invincibility of the human spirit. His is not a story of Vietnam, but a story of human survival and renewal, full of both inspiration and even humor. Due to the life changing impact of his message, he is considered by many of his clients as their most memorable speaker -- ever! His highly acclaimed book, BEYOND SURVIVAL, is considered by many the best ever written on the Vietnam War POW experience. Fee is $18k plus flat travel rate from HI.
Stacy Allison
On September 29, 1988, after twenty-nine days on the mountain, Stacy became the first American woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, the world's highest mountain at 29,028 feet. Stacy's mission is to encourage people to move beyond limitations and reach for their dreams. She challenges her audiences to lay the foundation for risk taking by accepting full responsibility for their lives. She also emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing everyone's contribution as a team member in life's pursuits. She has written two widely heralded books recounting her experience on Everest and owns and operates Stacy Allison General Contracting, a residential building company. Fee is $17,500 plus Full Coach from OR.
TRAVEL/CULTURE:
Rudy Maxa
Rudy Maxa is one of America’s premier travel experts, award-winning journalist, and radio & television host. A former Washington Post investigative reporter and life-long traveler, Rudy began covering the travel industry for public radio’s evening business show, “Marketplace” where his bi-weekly commentaries under his moniker, “The Savvy Traveler,” are currently heard by nearly five million listeners. Rudy is a contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine and his articles have appeared in the Washington Post, Forbes, GQ, Travel & Leisure, the Los Angeles Times, Ocean Drive, Self, WORTH, and dozens of other major publications around the world. Rudy has written columns for ABCNews.com, American Express’ web site, and MSNBC.com and he is a frequent guest on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, CNNfn, Fox News Channel, “The View” and other radio and television shows. Fee is $10k plus Full Coach travel from MN.
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