An Evening With Don Phillips and Michael Chinich

Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment

Ever wanted to get into the Movie Biz but didn't know where to start? In this program, veteran (over 80 films and 30 years) and fabled Producers and Casting Directors Michael Chinich and Don Phillips present a definitive examination of the roles of the Producer and Casting Director in film. It will be an evening of instruction and insight of the casting process, audition tips, protocol, and a breakdown of the casting session. Find out how they "discover" actors such as Sean Penn and Matthew McConaughey. Since producing is like the casting process, choosing the right story, screenwriters and directors will be part of the lecture. There will be discussion of case studies with guest actors and audience participation that address a wide variety of topics.

Creativity and Innovation - Mick Fleetwood

Topics: Celebrity, Creativity/Innovation, Motivation

In a new presentation on creativity and innovation, Sir Ken Robinson and Mick Fleetwood create a truly unique experience. This dynamic dual-presentation combines the author of Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative, creativity guru Ken Robinson, and the legendary drummer of Fleetwood Mac, Mick Fleetwood. Inspiring and full of real content, Sir Ken and Mick are perfect for an opening general session or conference closing. Featuring intimate dialogue and live drumming from Mick Fleetwood, and notes on creativity, imagination and innovation from Sir Ken Robinson, these two will inspire any audience to think to the beat of a different drummer.

The Mick Fleetwood Band is also available for evening entertainment.

Globalization - Thomas Koulopoulos

Topics: Change Management, Creativity, Innovation, Management, Technology

Welcome it or shy away from it, globalization is here. Although the customs, regulations, and protocols of information vary widely from region to region, business now easily crosses those boundaries. Effective management and the application of information technology already has a hard time keeping up; the cultural obstacles are many; and the fear factor brought on by offshoring is at center stage. Still, we can't bury our heads in sand. Join Tom for this dramatic leap into an altogether different look at the future of globalization, the way it will help us to combat uncertainty, radically alter innovation, and create a new era of global prosperity.

Leadership Lessons from Katrina - Chuck Reaves

Topics: Customer Service, Sales Management, Sales Motivation, Sales Training, Sales, Total Quality Management, Leadership

History is full of lessons in leadership. To learn what is new in leadership skills, we need to study how diffucult situations are being managed by the people in charge. Hurricane Katrina taught plenty of leadership lessons to those who were greatly affected by its destruction. Chuck Reaves reveals what we need to learn from crisis situations, and how to lead through them.

Men, Women and the Workplace - Michael Gurian

Topics: Author/Writer, Communication, Education, Human Resources, Relationships/Family

Michael has been called "the people's philosopher" for his ability to bring together people's ordinary lives and scientific ideas. This keynote provides the newest brain research in a humorous, highly accessible presentation. Its practical application extends to all levels of workplace operation. Through the use of DVD, Video, Power Point, lecture, and interactive discussion, workplace issues are understood at points of connection between how women and men think. What is taught in this presentation can solve current problems in a corporate environment, and facilitate a stable and productive environment in the future.

Momentum: Creating Focused Action Toward What Really Matters - Rich Fettke

Topics: Change Management, Coaching/Mentoring, Motivation, Peak Performance

In this energizing program, Rich offers clear examples and right-to-the-point ideas to help you get moving and keep moving toward your most important goals. He explains how to create natural motivation vs. forced will-power, offers specific ideas for creating systems and structures to be more effective, and explains how to get back into action after life "slams on the brakes" on the pursuit of your goals.

The Global Sales Professional - Thomas Faranda

Topics: Globalization

In his dynamic new keynote, Thomas Faranda presents the 'Seven Effective Skills of a Global Sales Professional'.

Thomas Faranda is an expert on competitive advantage and profitable growth, CEO and Chair of United ATM Inc., former President of The Hospital Corporation of Chicago and former national accounts sales manager for Masonite Corporation. He was named by Meetings & Conventions magazine as one of the top speakers in America due to his customized high-content programs with examples, stories, humor and practical ideas.

The Laws of the Jungle - Yossi Ghinsberg

Topics: Adventure, Environment, Inspiration, Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Business Motivator

A master practitioner of corporate spirituality, Yossi Ghinsberg is introducing this pioneering work of incorporating principles and guidelines from nature, the natural world, the planet as a whole and the cosmos, and drawing their relation to the management of our personal and professional lives.
Having lived in the Amazon rainforest for three years and now living in the Australian rainforest, Yossi knows how to bring to life the natural world and relate it to an audience in a fascinating way.
The teaching of the Laws of the Jungle to audiences has a tremendous and direct impact bound to bring breakthroughs and transformation to individuals and organizations.
This topic is highly entertaining due to Yossi's ability to tell stories and create mind images with his audiences, and at the same time the material can only be described as life-changing.
'The Laws of the Jungle' is a topic packed with content and can be delivered as a 60 to 90 minute keynote allowing time for interaction and Q and A, or it can be extended to a three hour breakout session.

The Secrets of the Way of Adventure - Jeff Salz

Topics: Adventure, Author/Writer, Change Management, Inspiration, Team Building

An internationally known TV journalist, Jeff brings a message of hope and belief in the resilience of the human spirit. Based on his best-selling book, The Way of Adventure, Jeff Salz's keynotes and experiential training programs instill a Spirit of Adventure in organizations around the world. With passion, humor and vitality, Jeff will inspire your audience to go 'Higher than Everest' - to go 'Beyond Best'. The Secrets of The Way of Adventure offers not only the energy but also the tools, the techniques and the secrets (meaning detailed written, step by step instructions) that will allow the managers to take - not just the excitement - but the experience to their people back at home.