Landmark achievements are seldom accomplished alone; they are spurred by motivation from mentors, peers, and family members. American Program Bureau's motivational speakers inspire audiences to move outside their comfort zones, chase their biggest dreams, and identify and reach their full potential.
Kelly Corrigan
The New York Times best-selling author of The Middle Place and Lift, Corrigan has a way of connecting with readers and audiences alike. Sharing life experiences from battling breast cancer at the young age of 36, to learning of her father's late-stage cancer, to the emotional struggles and personal ...
Herman Boone
When he became head football coach at T.C. Williams High School, Boone faced the daunting challenge of uniting a racially divided team, and through his hard work and dedication, he led the Titans to a championship title. Portrayed by Denzel Washington in the highly acclaimed film, Remember the Titans, Boone delivers ...
Jeff Taylor
As founder of Monster and Eons, Jeff Taylor is recognized as an innovator and visionary business leader in the Internet and careers industries. As an inspirational and enthusiastic keynote speaker, Taylor zeroes in on what lies ahead by drawing on his experience as a big picture entrepreneur and expert at technology, ...
Erin Gruwell
Erin Gruwell leveraged the power of education to transform Long Beach's "unteachables," by teaching tolerance through literature and writing. Her tenacity and commitment to her students is chronicled in The Freedom Writers Diary - How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around ...
Ronnie Milsap
An incredible storyteller, Milsap tells his inspirational story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing his life in song, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart, whatever their abilities may be, and to find their place in ...
Richard Carmona
As the 17th Surgeon General, Dr. Carmona developed comprehensive knowledge of the environmental influences on healthy living today. He offers a close look at the epidemic of asthma in young children as well as other issues directly related to the state of our environment and how we can work towards not only a healthy body, ...
Steven Squyres
A certified science superstar, Squyres is best-known as the face and voice of NASA, having made history as the principal investigator of the Mars Exploration Rover Project and its pioneering drive across the planet’s surface by two high-tech robotic rovers. He shares insights on the historic mission as well as never ...
Bill Yoast
Along with Herman Boone, Yoast helped to transform the T.C. Williams High Titans into a model team and school by teaching their players to respect each other's differences. His story was recounted in his autobiography, Remember This Titan, as well as in the hit Disney movie, Remember the Titans.
Dominique Dawes
Dawes burst into the international spotlight as the first African American gymnast to ever qualify and compete in an Olympic Games. She has won more National Championship medals than any other athlete, male or female, as well as four World Championship medals, along with the All Around title at the 1994 National ...
Susan L. Taylor
As editorial director of Essence, Taylor was the driving force behind one of the most celebrated black-owned business success stories in recent times. Her firm belief in personal empowerment and tapping into the power within motivates and inspired her employees to lead Essence to become a successful global ...
Bill Parcells
One of the most successful coaches in NFL history, Bill Parcells led the Dolphins from a 1-15 record to the playoffs in just one season - a turnaround unheard of. As a keynote speaker he shares proven leadership skills that draw on teambuilding and management experience gleaned from three turnarounds and an alchemy for ...
Brenda Combs
Brenda Combs is a symbol of inspiration and perseverance to all who meet her. Fewer than 12 years ago, she was a homeless crack addict, petty criminal, and hopeless wreck who had been shot, beaten and raped during the years she called a freeway underpass home. It took hitting rock bottom for Combs to find the strength to ...
Vince Poscente
Vince Poscente used his unique perspective on business and speed to reach the gold medal round of the Olympic speed-skiing competition only four years after deciding to compete - with no previous racing experience.
Mike Ditka
As head coach, Iron Mike led the Chicago Bears to a Superbowl Victory in 1986. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a tight end for the Bears, Cowboys and Eagles and received All America honors at the University of Pittsburgh.
Benjamin Zander
Since its foundation, Zander has held the esteemed position of conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. A highly sought after speaker, he captivates audiences with his take on teamwork, creativity, leadership, the transformational power of music, extreme experiences, and how to be outrageous, courageous, and risk ...
Venus Williams
By the tender age of 14, Venus Williams had already become a professional athlete, taking the world of tennis by storm. Fiercely determined and wielding an impressive physical prowess, she spent the next decade rising to the top-ranked position and winning numerous championships, including the US Open, Wimbledon, and ...
Stephen A. Smith
ESPN veteran Stephen A. Smith is an emerging media go-to who applies his insights into the world of sports to society at large, drawing parallels to issues like politics & race relations.
David Breashears
World-class filmmaker, adventurer, and mountaineer, David Breashears has combined his skills in climbing and cinematography to become one of the worlds most acclaimed adventure filmmakers. Most noted for his work on the IMAX film Everest: Mountain Without Mercy.
Alice Tan Ridley
Alice Tan Ridley is a singer and the mother of Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe (Precious). She is known locally as the "New York City Subway Idol." She won an Emmy in 2007 for her part in the documentary Military Families. Most recently, at the age of 58, she decided to take a leap of faith ...
Amanda Gore
An expert in life balance and management, and one of Australia's most popular speakers, Gore speaks on group dynamics, overcoming stress, change and lifestyle, communication, and gender differences within a community. A powerful motivator, Gore has a unique ability to entertain, involve and inform her audiences, leaving ...
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