Archived News

Planners' Favorite Speakers | By Loren G. Edelstein | July 1, 2010

• Simon Bailey (achieving individual and organizational brilliance)
• Tony Bennett (business speaker, individual and organizational effectiveness)
• Ken Blanchard (customer loyalty, employee engagement, leadership, organizational change)
• Walter Bond ("The Accountability Leader")
• Nancy Goodman Brinker (founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure)
• Marcus Buckingham (executive coaching, strengths-driven performance, leadership)
• James Burke (science/technology historian, TV personality)
• Charles Carroll (chef, culinary leadership/teamwork, career development)
• Dr. Lowell Catlett (futurist, economist at New Mexico State University)
• Dr. Stephen R. Covey (author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and others)
• Lt. Gen. Roméo Dallaire (retired Canadian senator/military official, human rights activist)
• Mike Ditka (former coach of NFL's Chicago Bears)
• Dr. Sophia Dziegielewski (social work, human behavior, health care)
• Ryan Estis (sales strategies, leadership skills)
• Durwood Fincher ("Mr. Doubletalk," humorous take on corporate culture, customized for client)
• Frances X. Frei (professor, Harvard Business School, specialist in service excellence)
• Nancy Friedman ("The Telephone Doctor," motivational business topics)
• Patricia Fripp (executive speech coach, presentation-skills trainer)
• Dr. Benny J. Gallaway (marine ecologist)
• Tim Gard (humor as a business skill, professional enthusiasm)
• Christopher Gardner (rose from being homeless to best-selling author/entrepreneur)
• Bill Gates (Microsoft chairman)
• Rudy Giuliani (former New York City mayor, speaks on politics, leadership, crisis management)
• Barbara Glanz (improving employee morale, retention, productivity)
• Dr. Al Gobar (real-estate economist)
• Doris Kearns Goodwin (presidential historian, political news analyst)
• Al Gore (45th U.S. vice president, author of An Inconvenient Truth)
• T. Scott Gross (performance management consultant)
• Erin Gruwell (educator, inspirational speaker, author of The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them)
• Jeremy Gutsche (creativity, leadership and innovation strategy)
• Keith Harrell (motivational speaker, "attitude coach")
• Lou Heckler (motivational, management training, customer service)
• Regina Herzlinger ("The Godmother of Customer-Driven Health Care," Harvard Business School)
• Art Holst (former NFL official, speaks on business topics, motivation, change, football)
• Lou Holtz (retired football coach, sportscaster, author)
• Brian Jones (laws of dating, building better relationships)
• Dewitt Jones (professional photographer, speaks on creativity, passion and vision)
• Leland Kaiser, Ph.D. (health-care futurist)
• John Kasich (candidate for governor of Ohio)
• Don Keady (CEO of Australian Institute of Sales, Marketing & Management)
• Rich Kizer & Georganne Bender (business success, branding, customer service, generational differences)
• Keith Krach (business entrepreneur, technology pioneer)
• Mike Krzyzewski ("Coach K," Duke head coach, motivational/sports themes)
• Paul Laudicina (A.T. Kearney chairman, global business policy issues)
• Jay Leno (humor, entertainment)
• Allison Levine (team captain for the first American Women's Everest Expedition)
• George Lucas (sales consulting, training and recruitment)
• Clay B. Marsh, M.D. (pulmonary disease expert, Ohio State University)
• Josh McDowell (Christian faith, humanitarian efforts)
• Dr. Johnny Miller (motivational/inspirational topics)
• Mike Mullane (U.S. astronaut, author)
• Dr. Kjell Nordstrom (business speaker and author on corporate strategy, leadership and globalization)
• James Oberstar (Minnesota congressman, transportation policy expert)
• Sarah Palin (governor of Alaska 2006-2009, Republican vice-presidential nominee 2008)
• Dawn Penfold (meetings industry career specialist)
• Bertrand Piccard (balloonist, topics on pioneering spirit, overcoming stress, finding inspiration)
• Charlie Plumb (former Navy fighter pilot/POW)
• Colin Powell (retired Army general, U.S. secretary of state 2001-'05)
• Aron Ralston (rock climber who amputated his own arm)
• Mike Rayburn ("World's Funniest Guitar Virtuoso," blends music and comedy)
• Susan RoAne (motivational business topics, how to work a room, connecting with people)
• Tony Robbins (motivational speaker on achieving one's dreams)
• Patricia Russell-McCloud, J.D. (work/life balance, education, diversity, leadership)
• Mark Sanborn (leadership development)
• Tim Sanders ("The People-Centric Business Expert," CSR/sustainability, leadership)
• Eric Schlosser (author of Fast Food Nation)
• Norman Schwarzkopf (retired U.S. Army general/Gulf War)
• Dave Schwensen (communication/presentation skills, personal creativity, humor)
• Bradley Seitz (CEO of Topaz International, business travel topics; www.etopaz.com)
• Randy Siegal (fostering dynamic leadership)
• Sam Silverstein (creating a culture of accountability in business)
• Jack Sims (marketing, business growth, brand awareness)
• Stan Slap (corporate strategist, business speaker)
• Michael Tchong (future trends, inspiration)
• Richard Thornburgh (lawyer, governor, former attorney general)
• Phillip Van Hooser (leadership development strategist)
• Erik Wahl (artist, presents on untapped potential, leadership, empowerment)
• Mikki Williams (work/life balance, change, communication skills, creativity)
• Larry Winget ("The Pitbull of Personal Development)
• Bill Whitley (attracting and engaging clients, achieving top sales performance)
• Peter Yesawich (chairman and CEO, YPartnership advertising/marketing/PR agency)
• Zig Ziglar (motivational speaker, performance trainer)
• Gayle Zinda (cancer awareness, motivational messages)

For Further Information about Brad and his speaking topics, visit www.etopaz.com or call Jillian Walsh at 503‐651‐4300 x317

Download Article

Sign up for our E-Newsletter