U.S. swimmer Mallory Weggemann was paralyzed from the waist down in 2008 after a routine epidural injection went wrong. She returned to the pool and became a world champion, setting 15 records. Now 23, she had been targeting nine gold medals at London 2012 but her events were reduced after her classification was altered by the International Paralympic Committee. She writes for CNN about her journey to London 2012. Continue reading
Over the last week I’ve reflected on what most activates my ability to use my influence to bring about the results and solutions I seek. And while everything I teach and preach is about dialing-up one’s influence, I’ve found three overarching strategies or keys that most keenly unlock potential.
1. Keep the message simple.
I initially picked up the wrong message from Sr. O’Dea in my 11th grade British Literature class. The woman is wicked smart, and I was frequently brought to my knees by her vocabulary and capacity for literary analysis. As a result, each time I would craft an essay I spent as much time using a Thesaurus as I did honing my idea and building it into a persuasive case. I thought this would be my secret sauce for garnering respect. Until I learned better, it earned me some painful scowls and my first B’s. Continue reading
At the end of the day, what is the message that you want your company, organization or school to effectively communicate to your group? Whether you are looking to motivate, educate, inspire or entertain your audience, The Elite Speakers Bureau, Inc. will provide you with the best speaker to fit your needs. We offer ideas and make suggestions designed to meet your needs. Most importantly, we listen before we speak.
Our speakers are professionals who will give your vision a voice. You bring the audience and we’ll deliver your message. Continue reading
Every 9 Seconds has a unique opportunity of bringing awareness through the incredible story of its founder, Brenda Clubine-Coolbaugh. She is the embodiment of survival and hope, and through the sharing of her journey is able to bring awareness to an entirely new level. As a survivor, she knows firsthand the complexities of abusive relationships. As an advocate, she knows how to inspire change and create awareness surrounding the ever growing epidemic of domestic violence. Continue reading
Drafted into the NFL by the Arizona Cardinals in 2002, Levar Fisher uses the same strength and fortitude that got him into the NFL to now inspire people of all ages through his motivational speaking.
“What I’ve learned on the field is to never allow anyone to claim my attention…except the one that I’ve already tackled in my mind. I’ve learned that real power doesn’t come from the heart or even from lifting weights – it comes from placing belief in yourself and trusting your maker.” Continue reading
