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Jim Abbott
- Former Major League Baseball Pitcher born with only one hand
- Male Athlete of the year in the 1988 Olympic Games
- 1991 Victory Award recipient at the Kennedy Center Washington D.C.
Travels From
California
Mike Abrashoff
- Former Commander of USS Benfold
- Author of New York Times Best Seller It's Your Ship
- Thought Leader & Co-Owner, AEGIS Performance Group
In Person-Fee:
$30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Travels From
Florida
Shawn Achor
- Bestselling Author of Big Potential and The Happiness Advantage, and Before Happiness
- TED talk, The Happy Secret to Better Work, has over 22 million views
- Conducted research with UBS, Nationwide Insurance & Google
- Head Teaching Fellow at Harvard in 2006 for “Positive Psychology” course that won numerous awards
In Person-Fee:
$50,000 - $100,000
Virtual Fee:
$30,000 - $50,000
Travels From
Texas
Patch Adams
- Unique Medical Doctor
- Professional Clown
- Subject of the Movie, "Patch Adams"
Travels From
District of Columbia
David Akers
- Legendary Football Placekicker
- 6 Time NFL Pro-Bowler
- Christian Speaker
Travels From
Tennessee
Eric Alexander
- Survived a 150-foot fall while climbing in the Himalayas
- Discusses trust and teamwork by sharing his experiences on Everest
Guides people with disabilities up the world’s highest peaks - Works with disabled youth as director of Adventures Beyond Limits
- Guide of First Blind Everest Ascent
- Director of Adventures Beyond Limits & Author of The Summit
Travels From
Colorado
Mario Andretti
- Retired Italian American World Champion Racing Driver
- Referred to as the greatest racecar driver of all time
- Won four Champcar titles
Travels From
California
Dr. Shawn Andrews
- Founder and CEO, Andrews Research International
- Recognized expert in the areas of leadership, gender, emotional intelligence, hidden bias, and diversity & inclusion
- Forbes contributor, quoted in Chicago Tribune, interviewed on NPR, Women’s Media Center SheSource expert
- Best-selling author of “The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide”
Travels From
California
Rasmus Ankersen
- The High Performance Anthropologist
- Lived and trained with some the best athletes on earth
- Bestselling author of 'The Goldmine Effect: Crack the Secrets of High Performance' and 'Hunger in Paradise: The War Against Complacency'
Travels From
England
Victor Antonio
- Sales Velocity: Selling to Today's Informed Buyers
- Selling in a Virtual World
- Former President of Global Sales and Marketing for a $420M company
- Author of 13 books on Sales & Motivation
In Person-Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee:
$7,500 and Under
Travels From
Georgia
Victoria Arlen
- ESPN Host & Reporter
- Author, Motivational Speaker, Social Media Influencer
- Paralympic Gold Medalist & World Record Holder
- Dancing With The Stars Semi-finalist
In Person-Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
California
Michael Aronin
- Comedian with a Killer Sense of Humor and Cerebral Palsy
- Motivates People to Look Beyond Physical Limitations and Move Forward
Travels From
Maryland
Ashley Whillans
- Behavioral Scientist and Researcher
- Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School in Negotiations, Organizations, and Markets
- Author of: Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time & Live a Happier Life
In Person-Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Virtual Fee:
$7,500 - $10,000
Travels From
Massachusetts
David Atkins
- 22 Year Law Enforcement Captain
- Million Dollar Direct Sales Earner
- Author of The Leveled Up Life - The No Excuse Blueprint To Live A Life Up To Your Fullest Potential
In Person-Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Virtual Fee:
$7,500 and Under
Travels From
New York
Jennifer Azzi
- Olympic Gold Medalist
- NCAA Stanford National Champion
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Travels From
Nevada
Simon Bailey
- Business Thought Leader
- One of America’s top ten most booked corporate and association speakers
- Inducted into National Speakers Association Hall of Fame
Travels From
Florida
Robert Ballard
- Discoverer of the Titanic
- Founder and President, Ocean Exploration Trust
- Director, Center of Ocean Exploration
- Teaches the importance of exploration in everyday life
In Person-Fee:
$30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Travels From
Connecticut
Ridley Barron
- Advocate for Patient Safety
- Leads marriage and family retreats
- Former senior pastor
Travels From
Tennessee
Chris Bashinelli
- Host, Founder and Executive Producer, Bridge the Gap TV
- Expert on Creating Global Connectedness Through Trust
- National Geographic Explorer
In Person-Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From
New York
Angela Bassett
- Emmy nomination for "Best Actress"
- Executive Producer in Television and Film
- Received NAACP Image Awards
Travels From
California
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