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Comedy & Ventriloquism James Wedgwood Comedy & Ventriloquism Download Media Kit [object Object] He's a tremendously talented ventriloquist, but James Wedgwood is equally talented as an entertainer who always gets his audience involved. His show is simply "The Most Fun You Can Have Without Moving Your Lips!" James uses amazing comic ventriloquism, outrageous characters, and hilarious audience participation to bring truly memorable entertainment to your event. Like a one-man variety show, James makes virtually everything talk - from wooden "associates," to purses, bottles, and even audience members (yes, they just open their mouths and James provides the surprising words)! A game show, singing (without moving his lips!) and much more are all part of the fun.James is a true professional and a wonderful option for corporate parties, appreciations and recognitions, fairs, festivals, and other special events. He can tailor his show to whatever the age and make-up of the particular audience. He truly is that good! >> Career Highlights James Wedgwood majored in Theater and graduated with a B.A. degree from Indiana. He picked up the art of ventriloquism at a young age when one of his aunts sent him a plastic dummy and an audio course on how to be a ventriloquist. From then on he studied acting, improv, and stand-up comedy before becoming a full-time ventriloquist in 1988. >> Testimonials "James was an excellent choice for our event and he did an outstanding job. I specifically appreciated how he sought out input from attendees before the event during the social hour and dinner about who to involve in the show. His ability to pull those into his act really made the performance memorable. " -Golden Harvest "We thoroughly enjoyed James!!! He was a great fit for our group & what we were looking for!! Thank you!!!" -Wholesale Ag Products West "He did an amazing job and everyone loved him. He is super talented and we would recommend him to anyone. He is a great to work with!" -Ramada Plaza & Suites, Fargo "We had a great time - everyone was laughing non-stop and said that his performance was awesome!" -City of Jamestown "I just wanted to take a moment to say a tremendous 'Thank You' for performing... All of the people I talked to agreed that your performance was the highlight of the evening. Your talents as a ventriloquist are obvious, but what I was most impressed with was the way you observed the entire banquet and how you talked to people before your show and then incorporated some of those details into your show. You did an amazing job interacting with the crowd, and you have an uncanny ability of being able to pick the perfect 'volunteers' from the audience to participate in your shows. Your skill as a ventriloquist, your different cast of characters, and your comedic timing had all of our guests laughing and thoroughly entertained for the entire evening. I have had the privilege over the years to work with you on several different events, and your professionalism as it pertains to arriving and setting up on time, and being helpful to those putting on the event remains second to none." -Brule-Lyman County Farmer Appreciation Banquet "Just thought I would touch base with you and let you know about all of the great comments I am hearing about your show on Saturday night...I think it is safe to say that EVERYONE had a blast! Thanks so much." -Henry County Health Center "James Wedgwood is awesome!! His high-energy show and quick wit will leave you wanting more. As a member of the graduation party committee, I found James easy to work with and very professional. He did an excellent job of getting the audience involved. The kids loved him. His show was a great way to kick off our graduation party. He definitely will be asked back to entertain next year's graduates." -Elk Mound High School "James Wedgwood is a funny, talented ventriloquist, with just the right mixture of comedy and ventriloquism, and a set of great characters and puppets that allowed him to showcase these talents. The way he had the puppets interact with the audience made the entire show come together and added uniqueness to the performance we got to see. It was truly a fascinating and hilarious show in which the laughter never paused. James is truly amazing and a great performer. Just like the puppets, James had the audience in the palm of his hand." -New Prague Auto Group "The act was so much fun that people forgot how much effort and skill it took for Wedgwood to "throw" his voice..." -The Redwing Eagle "...I had the pleasure of having James Wedgwood perform in our auditorium to a very energetic and vibrant crowd. The statement is true as states James Wedgwood, "the most fun you can have without moving your lips." His talent not only as a ventriloquist, but as a performer is top notch and an audience pleaser...If you are looking for an entertainer or a presenter for your next event or program and are looking for a true entertainer, then look no further than James Wedgwood...Still laughing though my lips are moving." -Paradise Center for the Arts -I have received numerous compliments that "this was the best entertainment" we've offered in our 10 years of our annual Christmas parties. Hats off to you!" -Charter Bank "Some people never stopped laughing. It was an excellent blend of performing skills coupled with humor that kept the audience's attention at all times." -Pioneer Seed "Our guests have made comments that they laughed until tears were running. Sometimes in the retelling, they are still laughing hard!" -Phelps Mill Festival "As a library administrator, I found James very professional in his work...He mentioned the library summer program several times during his presentation, accepted live radio interviews and supplied the necessary information for marketing. He made the scheduling and contract process a breeze and checked in by phone to see if there was anything he could do to help made the programs successful." -Director, Northwest Regional Library >> Basic Set-Up Needs In order to give you the best performance possible, James provides the following rider as an attached agreement to the contract: Minimum stage requirement is 8' deep and 12' long. James uses many people on stage and this size is needed for their safety and his. The stage should be set as close to the audience as possible with care taken to keep seating in front of the stage as much as possible. Also, please place stage in a well-lit area. James' program is very visual, so lighting is important. If good lighting is not available in the room, please let James know in advance so he can be sure to bring whatever lights are needed. James provides his own sound for most applications up to 500 people. If dinner is being served prior to the show, James requests you inform the catering staff NOT to clear dishes during the show as this creates a great disturbance. >> Sample Introduction The following is a sample introduction you might use when introducing James Wedgwood to your audience: "Our entertainer tonight performs for groups across the country. You may have already seen James on national TV or at special events, fairs and colleges nationwide. Please welcome "The Most Fun You Can Have Without Moving Your Lips" ventriloquist James Wedgwood!" >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

Powerful Outcomes, Amazing Results Sam Richter Powerful Outcomes, Amazing Results Download Media Kit [object Object] Considered one of the world's foremost Sales Intelligence and digital reputation experts, award-winning Hall of Fame speaker and bestselling author, Sam Richter, takes something you already know, that Knowledge Is Power, and turns it into reality. It's the "HOW you do it" - using the Web resources you use every day but in ways you never thought possible combined with the secrets of the 'hidden web' - that will truly amaze you (and probably scare you). The National Speakers Association inducted Sam into the National Speaker Hall of Fame, where fewer than 300 professional speakers worldwide have been honored, and Sam also received the Association's CSP Designation, reserved for the top 10 percent of the world's professional speakers. Keynotes: Every Sale YES Begins with a KNOW It’s amazing that in today's information world, the key metric that many organizations still use to judge sales activity is the number of calls made. Sure, you can start at "A" and end with "Z" and mathematically, someone will buy. Or you can leverage Sales Intelligence to locate the right prospects, at the right time, with the right message. In this dynamic program, you will discover... • How to generate opportunities using sales trigger events and powerful introductions, so you're calling on the prospects who most likely need your product or solution, right now. • How to use search engines, social media, and the Invisible Web as powerful sales and competitive "intelligence agents," ensuring you align your value proposition to what prospects care about. • How to leverage information to make a great impression, ensure relevancy, gain permission to ask challenging questions, and provide ongoing value to both prospects and clients. • How information truly is power, allowing you to get past gate keepers, clearly differentiate from the competition, negotiate on value instead of price, and bottom line: win more business. Is Your Business Consultant Some Yahoo Named Google Did you know that on average, each person in your office spends two+ hours each day looking for information? At an opportunity cost of $50 per hour, that's almost $20,000 per year per employee wasted. How valuable would it be if you could cut your searching time in half? How strong could your relationships be if you understand others better? How effective would your plans and strategies be if you had the right information, the first time, every time? In this dynamic presentation, you will discover… • Web search secrets that you never thought possible for finding industry information, company data, market opportunities, and even details about individuals. • How to use search engines in ways that 99% of the planet has no clue how to do - tips and tricks that will even work while searching for emails and files on your computer. • The "Invisible Web" – the 95% of the business Internet not easily found via search engines that holds a wealth of incredible information including free access to expensive subscription databases. • Techniques for using online information to build strong business relationships, have the upper hand in negotiations, generate powerful introductions, and grow your business. Don’t Steal the Cheesecake In today's "everything is online" world, people pass judgement and form opinions about you before ever even meeting. What you post online, text, leave as a voicemail, say or do in front of a public camera, and even email is not limited to private networks. Rather, there's a good chance that what you do in a digital format is public, searchable, and archived, FOREVER! Meaning everything you do online impacts your personal brand, and even your company brand. In "Don't Steal the Cheesecake" you will learn... • The difference between your character, reputation, personal brand, and company brand, how they are all intertwined, and how they impact your career, relationships, and your company. • The dangers of sharing too much information, what can happen if you're not careful, and how to respond in a digital format when you're angry, so you don't become a negative "Viral Sensation." • The "Five Laws of Digital Reputation Management" along with simple, common sense ideas that will align your character and reputation, ensuring consistency across your personal brand. • Inside secrets on how to manage your digital presence (for non-technical people) so when others search for information on you, there is some control on what they find. You Just “Friended” a Thief It's amazing the amount of information available online about companies and people. And it's shocking how vulnerable we all are to Personal Identity Theft and Business Identity Theft - in ways you might not think about. In this jaw-dropping presentation, you will discover… • How to find the information that is available about you, your family, and your business that others have shared in a digital format, and what you can do to protect yourself. • How the seemingly innocent information that you post online could be providing thieves with an open door into your bank account. • How the biggest risk to your and your clients' data is probably not an online hacker, rather, it's most likely sitting in your office right now. • Easy-to-implement, non-technical ways to protect yourself, your family, and your business from identity theft. >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials "You are the best speaker in our organization's history, and your competition is strong….we have had the President, sports stars, and some of the most-well known speakers in the world. For you to be placed at the top…WOW! You are now one of our go to speakers!" -Express Employment Professionals "For the second year in a row - and you are the only speaker in our national conference's history who we've ever booked two years in a row - all I can say is thank you! You once again "wowed" all of us with your program. Your balance of information, humor, and enthusiasm will help everyone in the room be better at what we do." -SVP, US Bank "You were a joy to work with and our attendees loved you!! Your presentation was the #1 session of our entire conference, out of 85 speakers!" -MN SHRM >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Download Rider

Culture First Mindset Joe Schmit Culture First Mindset Download Media Kit [object Object] Through research, Joe has discovered the "we make our biggest impressions when we are not trying to be impressive." That is what Silent Impact is all about. Your success and happiness are not related to your title or how many awards you have won, but to the impact you have on others. If there was a going-away party tonight at your office, which person would bring the biggest crowd? The person you just identified is keenly aware of the impact he or she is making on others.Joe will teach you how to ramp up your influence so you make better connections, stronger relationships, and win more often. Keynote Speaker A dynamic speaker with the right blend of humor can turn an ordinary keynote into an unforgettable event. Let Joe Schmit help you hit a home run! He is a natural storyteller who knows how to engage his audience in a way that leaves them feeling inspired. Joe customizes his presentations to meet your goals and delivers a relevant and tangible message. Breakouts and Team Building Sessions Joe has over thirty years of experience as a television broadcaster, and with that comes a knack for asking the right questions and helping people of different personalities come together for a common purpose. He will take your team through interactive, fast-paced sessions that can change the culture of your group or organization. Joe has even developed a year-long program to keep the momentum going. The Silent Impact mindset is a game changer. In business, cash follows creativity but it also follows those who have mastered "Silent Impact." >> Career Highlights Joe Schmit is an author, award-winning sports broadcaster with KSTP-TV, community leader, and popular keynote speaker. His book, Silent Impact: Stories of Influence Through Purpose, Persistence & Passion has won numerous awards, and Joe received the 2015 Next Level Award by the National Speakers Association, Minnesota chapter. He has covered every major sporting event in the past three decades and as interviewed the biggest names in sports. Joe has won seventeen Emmys from the National Television Academy, was honored with a National Headliner Award in 2001, and is also a regular on 1500 ESPN radio. Joe is a long-time youth mentor, committed to advocating for a number of community organizations, with Big Brothers and Big Sisters at the top of the list. He is a past president and board member of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities. He has raised over $3 million for the organization through the Joe Schmit Celebrity Golf Tournament which had a sixteen-year run. He was the winner of the 2000 Jim Kelly Distinguished Service Award from Big Brothers and Big Sisters, the winner of the 2001 Odyssey Award for commitment to youth mentorship, and and the 2005 Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund QDRF) Community Leader of the Year. He is past president and board member of the Fairway Foundation and has contributed time to many other charitable organizations. Joe and his wife Laura chaired a $5 million capital campaign for VEAP, the largest food shelf in Minnesota. >> Testimonials "No wonder we have had you back 4 times. You make an impact!" -Grand Casino Meeting Planner "Wow, what a true inspiration you are!!! It was a privilege to be in your audience this morning." -Securian "Your presentation drew the audience from the start and held their attention for the full hour as we laughed, learned and were inspired. Your presentation was one of the finest we've had in the ten years of the Radiology Symposium." -Mayo Clinic "You helped reignite the mission for our staff." -Nexus "We appreciated the way you customized the presentation to our audience of hotel owners and managers to really make them feel important. Everybody was talking about you the next day!" -Grandstay Hospitality, LLC "The feedback for your keynote was off the charts. Not only did you receive excellent ratings across the board, attendees raved about how much they took from your presentation." -Care Providers "Thank you for speaking at our Character Conference. You were the highest rated presenter at the event and we have had some great speakers!" -Positive Coaches Alliance >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Download Rider

Communication, Chaos, and Change Kit Welchlin Communication, Chaos, and Change Download Media Kit [object Object] When Kit Welchlin steps up in front of a group, it’s as a teacher, an entertainer and down-to-earth guy. This approach has helped him earn the respect and appreciation of audiences for years across a wide variety of organizations. Often described as “high energy” and “entertaining,” he weaves his special blend of entertainment with practical strategies that enhance listeners’ personal and professional lives. Because Kit’s goal is for each presentation to feel like a personal experience for the audience, he often customizes his content, sharing proven methods and techniques that are truly relevant. Kit’s gift is his ability to transform his audience to active participants who feel like they’ve engaged in a conversation. Kit Welchlin is a high-energy speaker who utilizes a variety of proven approaches and echniques that truly motivate listeners. Kit teaches audiences how to apply practical strategies to nhance their personal and professional lives. Leadership, Change Management, Generations, Stress Management, Teamwork, Communication Topics Chaos and Change: Become a Quick-Change Artist Change is becoming the norm, to resist it can ruin your career. Learn to invest your energy in finding and seizing the opportunities brought by change. Respectful Communication and Civility in the Workplace Respectful Communication is about being mindful; trying to understand the views of your colleagues, remaining open to persuasion, approaching others with courtesy and clarity, being attentive, maintaining appropriate eye contact, and giving effective feedback. Today, however, in the workplace, we often encounter people who are rude, brash, blunt, and incapable of listening. Disrespectful and uncivil behaviors drain productivity and lead to deleterious effects on employee and organizational well-being. Negative spirals of increasing incivility between organizational members can ultimately result in bullying. (How to Work With) Bullies, Tyrants, and Jerks It is estimated that 20 percent of our population can be classified as difficult people. No matter where you go, there will be at least one to deal with. Learn to identify types of difficult people and strategies for controlling your emotions and responding appropriately. Stress, Time and Procrastination: Are You a Burnout? Nearly half the nation’s workers say job stress is destroying their mental and physical health, and eroding productivity. Learn 30 techniques to relieve stress, 20 time management techniques and five steps to stop procrastination. You're on a Team, You May as Well be Good at It Working together is a difficult, complicated communication task. Working well together is a necessity. Learn how to participate effectively and build cohesiveness on a team in this fast-paced & activity-filled program. >> Career Highlights Kit began public speaking at the age of 9 in 4-H. By 16, he was organizing and facilitating presentations on leadership, citizenship, community service and motivation for the 4-H and Future Farmers of America. Kit has a B.S. Degree in Speech Communication, Business Administration and Political Science. He earned an M.A. Degree in Speech Communication and Business Administration. Kit purchased his first manufacturing company at age 21, and by 26 was CEO and Chairman of the Board of three manufacturing companies in three states. He’s been an instructor with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, where he has been repeatedly nominated Outstanding Faculty. He is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association. >> Testimonials "Thank you for a fabulous presentation at our Leadership Development conference. You are a dynamic speaker -- it was obvious that you had done your homework, because your customized presentation really hit home. Months later, staff are still talking you and are practicing the things that they learned at the event!" --Service & Staff Development, Mayo Health System "Thank you very much for the great workshop you put together for my staff. Stress, Time and Procrastination Management and Team Building were the critical areas where we needed help. You came well prepared with impressive customized workbooks. Your easy fl owing sense of humor, combined with knowledge helped everyone participate in the seminar, enjoy it and benefi t at the same time. Feedback has been positive and enthusiastic." --American Express "Thank you for helping with our Leadership Series. Your program, "Handling Performance Problems with Diffi cult Employees," was rated higher overall than any of the previous 14 programs we have offered in our series." --St. Peter Regional Treatment Center "Thank you for your presentation at our Leadership Conference last week. We received many comments, such as: • One of the finest sessions on communication I've heard! And I am a retired 33-year high school communication teacher! • Excellent presenter. Had great ideas. • Dynamic – kept my interest • Fast moving and entertaining, just super! • Great speaker, one you will remember a long time • We certainly got our money's worth with Kit In particular, I thought you were a great speaker to jump start the 2nd morning of the conference. Your high-energy style got people awake and engaged. --ISAC (Iowa State Association of Counties), General Counsel >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Download Rider

Facing Your Fears is Facing Yourself Mike Lauer Facing Your Fears is Facing Yourself Download Media Kit [object Object] Mike Lauer is a public speaker looking to engage audiences in an honest dialogue around mental health. Understanding the journey one takes from the onset of symptoms to a diagnosis and treatment can prove to be a long and winding road. From a self-care perspective, it will be harrowing every day. However, guided by professionals and authentic encouragement, a life outside of anxiety and depression is possible. In ‘Facing Your Fears is Facing Yourself,’ Mike will share his stories and insights on why we might be afraid to tackle our anxiety and depression, who we can talk to, and how to maintain the progress through therapy. The secret? Starting with an honest conversation to move you towards the health professional best suited to guide along your path. As you begin to confront your challenges, you’ll notice the recurring theme is rooted in our own limitations in accepting and dealing with ourselves. To face your fears, you’ll have to face yourself. You shouldn’t have to do it alone. >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

Workplace Communication Expert Antoni Lacinai Workplace Communication Expert Download Media Kit [object Object] Antoni Lacinai is an international keynote speaker and workplace communication expert, at the cross-point of Conscious leadership, Customer focus, and Employee engagement. Antoni Lacinai supports leaders and teams who want to be world-class communicators, utilizing a unique blueprint, based on deep psychology and years of research. This facilitates massive outcomes – and more fun at work. His firm belief is that if we get along better we will collaborate better, and if enough good people and corporations do that, we will have a chance to break the downward spiral of the climate crisis and help our young people with their future. Antoni delivers with positive energy and high clarity. His keynotes are filled with both inspirational insights and a strategic outlook, but also concrete tips on how to lead, serve and collaborate better. All this to have a more motivating work life and get better results. Antoni was nominated as The international speaker of the year in Finland 2022. In 2019 he came in 3rd place at the Swedish championship of Storytelling, and he has also been voted one of the most popular speakers in Sweden in the last four years. His TEDx talk has been an inspiration to more than 200,000 viewers Keynotes: You get the team you de-SERVE We know that employee engagement overall is too low in many countries. A minority feels really motivated and engaged, happy to come to work and perform at their best. On the other end of the scale you have the saboteurs who spread their poison and make everyone around them feel miserable. They will decrease the overall productivity by a third if they are left to their own actions. So how can your organization increase peoples’ positive feelings toward your workplace? How can you boost collaboration and elevate the motivation? The key is in how you and your colleagues communicate with each other. In Antoni’s keynotes, you will get insights on: • Why teams and organizations get stuck on the wrong level of engagement • What the best teams do to outperform the rest. • Where Gallup is right – and wrong – in their analyses of employee engagement • Why your brain needs a green light to be productive, creative and constructive • The three superpowers of communication and how they are real game changers • Up to 20 Communication insights and concrete tips World class customer meetings! In a famous IBM study, 80% of the companies claimed that they had a better customer service than average. Only 8% of their customers agreed… Building trust and giving excellent customer experience have never been more important. Still, many companies fail. Go to a trade show and see how the stand staff behaves. Go to a retail store or a hotel and see how the staff act. Contact a customer service department and complain about something. Very soon you will find out if this is a great customer centric business or if there is a no-can-do, low-ceiling company culture. This keynote can be tailored to salespeople, marketing, managers, trade show personnel, retail stores personnel and customer service people. In Antoni’s keynote, you will get insights on: • Why bad customer service is a sign of bad leadership • The power of first impressions • A uniquely simple customer conversation formula when speaking to customers. • 20 Communication insights and tips for better customer communication. • The three ways to build rapport with a client • The three levels of listening. • Why sympathy is bad, and empathy is good. • Why you should talk value instead of features • How to get a commitment from a client • How you keep things simple, not stupid • Why PowerPoint is a real downer • Why you end up with only two kind of customers if you give awesome – or really bad – service. Maximizing performance with meaningful goals Goal psychology reveals that if you set a proper goal, you will increase your performance by 15-30%. That is a lot! But what is a proper goal and how come so many people are afraid of goals, tired of goals or simply confused by what a goal really is? It is time now to elevate your game and set goals, get goals and have fun during the journey. In Antoni’s keynote, you will get insights on: • Why so many people don’t like goals • Three different kind of goals • A unique goal setting model for high performers • An effective motivation formula • 7 motivational boosters >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Download Rider

The Intangible It Jack Stahlmann The Intangible It Download Media Kit [object Object] Jack Stahlmann’s informative and educational presentations are built around his experiences in Los Angeles as an actor, producer, director — and of course, a waiter. In Hollywood, he launched his own production company which created several films that enjoyed international success and was an Assistant Director for the Margaret Cho stand-up show, Cho Revolution. Had roles and appearances in Cold Case, Days of Our Lives, and several commercials. Jack graduated with honors at DePauw University and has been a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. Keynotes: The Upside – The human kindness shared nationwide and even worldwide in recent times of crisis has Jack examining the common thread that creates positivity during hardship. He examines how hard times can bring big things to any organization, if you look in the right place. But simply seeing the silver lining is not enough. In fact, that’s the bad news of a good economy: it encourages observers who simply sit back and watch their money grow. But it is a downturn where the doers find the upside. Vantage Point – Roles can change in an instant. One moment we’re working a ho-hum 9-5er and the next there’s a health crisis and an economic shift and we suddenly have a new role at work or even in the household. For those of us in new positions the road ahead may look daunting. But if you’re in the right role and you’re able to surround yourself with the right team, it just might be the adventure of a lifetime. - Weaves in life lessons - Challenges your team to think outside themselves - Taking a perspective shift to gain new appreciation for decision making at any level in an organization - Keynote has an accompanying book, Days of Our Work Lives. The Intangible “IT” – Jack’s longest standing keynote, The Intangible It, examines the “it” quality movie stars possess that you can’t quite put your finger on… or can you? By sharing humorous and humbling tales of his Tinseltown adventures, Jack breaks down the “it” factor that makes certain actors’ superstars and shares how you can use those lessons to go from a small player to a star in your profession. You will hear about: • The Gift: Learn to channel your inner-Clooney by making everyone you encounter feel like the most important person in the room. • The Shift: Instead of being afraid of change, learn how to make small adjustments to have a long-lasting Tom Hanks-ian career. • The Connect: Discover how you can become more memorable to others by wearing a Dolly Parton tee shirt. Yes, you read that right. The 6 ½ Lessons – In Los Angeles Jack Stahlmann succeeded in acting, producing… and waiting tables. Along the way he learned six-and-a-half valuable lessons that translate to success in any walk of life. Instead of giving your audience a few feel good moments, Jack demonstrates how you can sustain your own inspiration for the long haul in any walk of life: 1) Change 2) Workplace Communication 3) Stress Management 4) Branding 5) Failure 6) Sustained Inspiration >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials Jack has what it takes to create and deliver a presentation that is engaging, educational and most importantly FUN! -City of Saint Paul My branch coordinators were arguing over who was going to get him first to come to their branch and speak. -YMCA Jack brings a unique blend of education and humor. Hearing him speak is time well spent for any organization. -Accenture >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Download Rider

The Seasons of Life Richard Coffey The Seasons of Life Download Media Kit [object Object] Richard served three years in the United States Army as an Airborne Paratrooper, a member of the first to fight, last to fall 82nd Airborne. He played basketball for the University of Minnesota Gophers. After graduating from college with a degree in business, Richard played professional basketball in Europe, Asia and in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Following his basketball career, Richard worked as a leader in the corporate sales industry for over 20 years. Through Richard’s background and experiences in the military, athletics and corporate America, he takes your audience on a thrilling, empowering and entertaining journey of self-discovery that is quite often described as life-changing. His wisdom and humor will enlighten and captivate everyone who has the opportunity to learn from him. Keynotes: The Seasons of Life: Change, attitude, and perseverance Our lives consist of ever-changing seasons. One season, never lasting forever. In this program your audience will learn: • Having the right attitude is key for your continued success • The importance of growing your skills and knowledge • How to tap into your personal power • Push past your fears and move through your failures. • The power in self-evaluation. • Why personal development is key to both you and your company’s success Team Success and Individual Rewards: You can have it all • How to ensure your team will thrive • Achieve your individual goals while promoting your team’s success • Characteristics of a good teammate • How to keep positive team chemistry • How the smallest roles are vital to team success • Keeping your team engaged in a virtual climate >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials “He was funny, engaging and wrapped his whole presentation around a theme the group was able to take away with them. The audience was made up of middle to upper-level management of many companies and agencies who operate at MSP, and the universal feedback was positive with some even saying that Richard was the best they have heard.” -Minneapolis Airport Council “I have seen Richard speak twice and he is absolutely amazing. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. He is a very talented speaker. He is charismatic and entertaining. Our staff loved his presentation! They all left the day inspired on a professional and personal level. Both times that I saw him, he tailored his presentation to fit the needs of the group. He does his homework to really understand your groups needs and does a great job of reinforcing your message throughout his presentation.” -LSW, GCDF Assistant Direct >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Download Rider

The Upside to Facing Downside Leeza Gibbons The Upside to Facing Downside Download Media Kit [object Object] Emmy Award winner Leeza Gibbons is an instrumental advocate for healthcare, wellness, and caregiving. She is also a wife, mother, businesswoman and a New York Times bestselling author. Leeza’s career in TV and radio reporting and news media is diverse, ranging from her years of hosting Entertainment Tonight and Extra, to hosting and producing her award‐winning daytime talk show, Leeza. From the syndicated TV newsmagazine America Now to the PBS news shot, My Generation, Leeza is known for her interviewing skills and her ability to tell stories that people want to hear. Family is at the core of many of Leeza's pursuits and it was her mother's struggle with Alzheimer's disease that inspired many of Leeza's actions. After winning Celebrity Apprentice, (in the final season in which Donald Trump was the host), Leeza took her earnings and invested them in her hometown, Columbia, SC to support family caregivers at her flagship Leeza's Care Connection location. Her focus on helping others "call on their courage" and "summon their strength" during a health challenge is a common theme to her life. Keynotes: Living in the Moment: Focus on What’s Left Instead of What’s Lost Leeza's mother and grandmother both died of Alzheimer's disease, so she knows the cruel reality of watching someone disappear. She felt helpless and hopeless, too, but ultimately will share what she learned through her mother's illness: how to really show up for life. Leeza brings her hands-on experience as a caregiver as well as her expertise as the author of the caregiver guide, Take Your Oxygen First: Caring for Yourself while Caring for Someone You Love with Memory Loss. Breathe, Believe, Receive: A Caregiver’s Lifeline Leeza credits family caregivers as being the most heroic I people in the universe and says, "The husbands, wives, sons, daughters and friends who show up every day for someone they love are proof that we can care more deeply with more heart and energy than seems humanly possible.” When she created her nonprofit, Leeza's Care Connection, to support and sustain caregivers her admiration grew even stronger and now she has become one of the leading voices of advocacy for their cause. She talks about Breathe, Believe, Receive as one of the guiding principles at The Care Connection, and how urgent is it for caregivers to "Take their oxygen first.” The Upside to Facing the Downside: Learn to Face Your Fear We hear it all the time; in order to grow you must face your fears, but how? Leeza breaks it down in a few easy steps. By giving examples from her own life of leaving her job in television, fearing failure and thinking she would never work again, she shares how she found more success and happiness than she ever thought possible. >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Download Rider

Embrace Your Boulder Meridith Alexander Embrace Your Boulder Download Media Kit [object Object] Meridith is one of the rare speakers who is gifted with the ability to not only convey powerful motivation but to create an experience that attendees will remember for a lifetime. Using her own incredible story of running two successful businesses while being a 24/7 caregiver for her 25-year-old daughter following the life-changing strike of a boulder, Meridith inspires audiences to understand that there is a way to wake up every morning LOVING your life...loving your job, loving your world and even loving your challenges. Energize and inspire your team to accelerate to a level of peak performance with best-selling author Meridith Alexander's captivating journey. Meridith Alexander loves training teams how to effectively unleash the most powerful resource in the world — an empowered, deliberately positive mindset. Against formidable odds, Meridith transformed the tragic strike of a boulder into a powerful triumph. Meridith's innovative training system and passionate delivery of her own motivational story entertains and mesmerizes all who hear it. Keynotes: AMPLIFY YOUR G.R.I.T. AND RESILIENCE This keynote explores how learning to master 3 of the critical components of G.R.I.T. can transform your biggest obstacles into unforeseen opportunities even in the face of change and unpredictability. Meridith’s innovative message inspires audiences to look at their own goals from a new perspective. Using innovative strategies and perspectives, she leaves audiences with tools to get out of their own way so that they can go forward united with even more passion, clarity and vision. Perhaps to go on to achieve results that might previously have seemed impossible. In this inspirational and empowering program, Meridith shares the impact that a deliberately focused mindset has had on her own journey– a journey that began when a random boulder came plummeting down a mountain in South America, injuring her youngest daughter so severely that she was not expected to live. The outcome of Meridith’s keynote will be an audience that feels a dramatically boosted sense of momentum and positivity with an eagerness to embrace the “I’m Possible” and create thriving new breakthroughs even in the presence of dramatic change, personal challenge and uncertainty. Key Learning Points • Discover the keys to creating a mindset that thrives in the midst of change and unpredictability • Learn new techniques for setting powerful goals, tapping into overlooked possibilities and performing at your highest level • Pull back the curtain on the “blind spot thinking” that prevents most people from transforming the “impossible” into the “I’m Possible” • Understand how the hidden language of your inner narrative can be the catalyst for consistent success >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials “Wow!! Meridith had the room at “HELLO”! She asked the right questions prior to our event and aligned her presentation with our theme. As if their story isn’t compelling enough, when Schyler arrives, one finds a higher definition to the words strength & perseverance. Highly recommend GRIT.” -Goodwill-Suncoast “We absolutely loved her energy and her story was inspirational. After the last couple of years, we all needed a reminder we can do anything we set our minds too and never give up no matter the obstacle! We just have to remember to find the most EPIC version of our self then nothing will be impossible.” -Ajax Paving Industries >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Download Rider

Party Band Royal Rhythms Party Band Download Media Kit [object Object] Royal Rhythms is just what your event needs to get your audience on the dance floor! This high energy band of 6-8 musicians and vocalists will bring back the best Motown, R&B, and pop, hits from the last 5 decades as well as contemporary chart toppers. Royal Rhythms brings an engaging, dynamic, and vibrant aesthetic to any occasion. Perfect for your corporate event, fund-raiser, gala, or themed party. >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider

B2wins Holiday Show Sounds of the Season B2wins Holiday Show Download Media Kit [object Object] Now in its sixth year of touring, B2wins "Sounds of the Season" offers a refreshing twist on the holiday season's most timeless classics. It is an engaging, uplifting holiday celebration featuring unique musical renditions and surprises throughout the night that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and fill you with joy. >> Career Highlights >> Testimonials >> Basic Set-Up Needs >> Sample Introduction >> Pricing Information Pricing for each act varies depending on a number of factors including: location of the event; popularity of the date; routing for each act; type of event; single or multiple day performances; length of show, etc. To get a specific and accurate quote for your event please contact our office by completing the form below or calling (612) 361-6002. We respond very quickly to answer all our clients' questions. Download Rider