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Mike Schlappi:
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    Mike Schlappi's keynotes have instant credibility and lasting impact. There are many inspiring and motivational speakers who are accomplished athletes, authors, businessmen, and celebrities. Mike is too! What makes him unique and different - as an inspirational speaker - is he earned each of these accolades following a tragic shooting accident that left him paralyzed for life. Mike has received an "excellent rating" from over 92% of those surveyed.

    Mike Schlappi, four-time Olympic medal winner and two-time World Champion has proven that just because you can't stand up, doesn't mean you can't stand out. He is the only wheelchair basketball player in the United States to compete in the past four Olympic games in Seoul, Barcelona, Atlanta, and Sydney. Recently a national award winning video was produced about Mike's life. He was honored by the state of Utah as one of its Top 50 athletes of the past century.

    He serves on the Board of Trustees that will be overseeing the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City and NO! he did not accept any bribes. Mitt Romney the President and CEO of the 2002 Olympic Games said "Mike's accomplishments remind each of us of the power of the human spirit to rise above all adversity. Mike truly walks his talk as he verbally and visually inspires everyone to light the fire within."

    Mike earned his Bachelors Degree from Brigham Young University and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University. As a member of the National Speakers Association, his presentations have inspired thousands of audiences to adapt and overcome. He is an author who has written and published two books about success and motivation: Bulletproof Principles for Striking Gold; Motivational Leaders. Mike and his wife Tami have five children and reside in Draper, Utah.

    Although Mike was paralyzed in a tragic accident, he hasn't let it paralyze his dreams.
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Rafael Colón:
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    As a speaker Mr. Colón is recognized for presenting dynamic messages to local and international audiences. Mr. Colón speaks before international and local conventions on topics related to personal growth, effective leadership, change management and team building. His audiences have included corporate, government, non-profit organizations, managers, executives, leaders, and human resource professionals.

    Mr. Colón provides fresh and imaginative perspectives for maximizing human potential. He is characterized as a visionary leader, an innovative and creative speaker and inspirer of people potential. Clients applaud Rafael Colón for stirring amazing changes in their personal and professional lives. He has unique abilities to see qualities in people that they may not see in themselves. He helps to bring those qualities out, enabling them to become successful in ways they have never imagined.

    Rafael Colón is president of his own professional speaking and personal coaching company. An inspirational trainer, master of ceremony, facilitator and personal coach, he is author of the book, Journey to Success: 8 Steps to Avoid the Career Dormido Virus, and authored, "Use of 360° by Public-Sector Management," in Employment Relations Today, Spring 1996. Mr. Colón resides in Olympia, Washington.
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Patrick Townsend:
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    An exciting, provocative and humorous speaker, Pat Townsend has long been a leading practitioner and theorist in the Quality and Leadership Revolutions. He helped to define and then directed what was one or the original - and remains one of the most successful - corporate quality efforts in America. Pat has been a passionate advocate of 100% employee involvement as an integral part of a Complete Quality Process.

    Founder of own, Massachusetts based, executive training firm specializing in Quality and Leadership. He conducts workshops for top management teams interested in beginning a 100% employee-involvement quality process. He also specializes in leadership theory and its practice, and innovation. An author of many articles and several books on Quality, Leadership, Recognition, and Organizational Behavior, including Quality is Everybody's Business. He splits his time between giving speeches, writing, and working directly with individual companies. He is a member of the Association for Quality and Participation, and the American Society for Quality. His most recent book Quality Makes Money was published in 2005.
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Cynthia Lett:
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    It's no secret to successful business executives that one has five seconds to make a first impression that will cement or break a business deal. Now, more than ever, the importance of giving the "right" first impression crosses all cultural boundaries throughout our global community. Cynthia Lett knows the language of power in cultures throughout the world and brings a vast array of experience, spanning over 20 years, in international business working relationships and through extensive study of the world's major cultures. With her polished, professional and gracious style, she'll show you how to establish an executive presence that radiates success in business and social situations anywhere!

    Ms. Lett is an author, international speaker, workshop presenter, coach and a certified professional trainer in Business & Social Etiquette Business & Social Entertaining, International Protocol and Executive Communications Skills.

    Ms. Lett shares her knowledge with her audiences to help them demonstrate cultural, business and social competence. Through her seminars and presentations, she has helped thousands learn to communicate clearly and confidently before, during and after a business (and social) transaction. Ms. Lett helps participants shine with the social polish they'll need to establish long-standing relationships on an international level. From this expert in business etiquette and international protocol, audiences learn the secrets of power and poise that will help them outclass their competition in today's highly competitive global business environment!

    She is the author of the acclaimed seminar series, "Planning International Meetings" and has developed several business and social etiquette programs some of which include: "Doing Business in Unfamiliar Cultures"(culture specific), "Executive Seminar on Business & Social Etiquette", "Boardroom Polish", "Outclass Your Competition". She has been featured and quoted in the Harvard Business Review, Washington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Meetings News, Robb Report and other respected business journals.

    Ms. Lett's professional affiliations: American Society for Training and Development, Greater Washington Society of Assn. Executives; Professional Convention Management Assn.; Foundation for Intl. Meetings (Board of Governors 1986-1987) and The University Club in Washington DC. She was elected into Who's Who of American Women; Who's Who of Advertising Executives; 2000 Notable American Women; Who's Who of the World's Women; Who's Who of U.S. Executives and Who's Who of the World.

    Ms. Lett hold a Master of Legal Studies degree from Antioch School of Law, Washington, D.C., and undergraduate degrees in Restaurant, Hotel & Institutional Management and Public Relations from Purdue University. Ms. Lett resides in Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Dr. Len Lopez:
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    Dr. Leonard Lopez, as a certified clinical nutritionist, chiropractic physician, certified in applied kinesiology, sports medicine, sports training and homeopathy, with his own private practice, is a sought-after speaker in his field. He is a regular guest on the popular TV show Good Morning Texas, has been a guest for both local and national radio and TV where he provides listeners and viewers with helpful tips on staying healthy. Dr. Lopez hosts his own cable TV show Natural Health Made Simple which discusses all the relevant facts on alternative and complementary medicine. He has also written several articles in publications such as The Dallas/Fort Worth Heritage and Today's Dallas Woman. His audio tape series Dr. Len's First Line of Defense for Healthy Living discusses the importance of preventive medicine from a natural holistic approach.

    Dr. Lopez is very knowledgeable about his subject of health and wellness. He uses simple layman's language to help people understand the importance of health and nutrition, making the most complex physiological functions of the body easy to understand, with simple analogies (cars, sports, cooking, etc.) to drive his points home. Dr. Lopez's speaking style is full of energy and passion for his topics; he is light and humorous with his explanations. On stage, he looks the perfect picture of health.
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