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Fredericksburg, VA Keynote Speaker | Robin Dreeke, FBI(Ret) Behavioral Analysis Program
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Keynote Speaker from Fredericksburg, VA  (48 miles from Washington, DC)
My Pledge: "I am easy to work with, timely, and communicative. I deliver unique content that inspires trust and healthy professional relationships that are critical for internal morale, leadership, and ultimately product branding and customer loyalty. I deliver my immediately actionable techniques utilizing informative and inspiring stories of recruiting spies as the chief of the FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. I share entertaining and sometimes humbling lessons I... (more)
Keynote Speaker from Fredericksburg, VA  (48 miles from Washington, DC)
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Washington, DC Keynote Speaker | DC Team Building & Keynotes: Do Good & Juggle
Keynote Speaker from Washington, DC
Get motivated for success by learning to juggle! The metaphor and process of learning to juggle will push your team try the impossible, move together towards a goal, manage stress, and learn to succeed despite the obstacles and barriers they encounter! Book a keynote speaker and corporate team building facilitator who has appeared at The White House, Madison Square Garden, and top corporate events! Trusted by major brands and companies to inspire, engage, and energize their... (more)
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Annapolis, MD Keynote Speaker | Paul Meshanko, CSP
Keynote Speaker from Annapolis, MD  (28 miles from Washington, DC)
After over a decade in the Fortune 50, Paul opened Legacy Business Cultures serve the Nation's growing demand for innovative and proven strategies for creating best in class workplace cultures. In particular, he specializes in the science and psychology that drives culture change. An "edutainer" of the highest order, you can count on him to not only inspire and entertain, but also to truly inform and empower your audience with immediately actionable insights, skills and strategies. As a... (more)
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Arlington, VA Keynote Speaker | Tara Ruttley
Keynote Speaker from Arlington, VA  (3 miles from Washington, DC)
Keynote Speaker from Arlington, VA  (3 miles from Washington, DC)
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Washington, DC Keynote Speaker | Ashley Koff RD
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Koff shares her message with millions, regularly, as a go-to expert for the country's leading media outlets. She appears regularly on local and national television including The Dr. Oz Show, Fox DC, The Doctors, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, Fox & Friends, and is a guest of Naturally Savvy's program on RadioMD twice monthly. Koff lends her expertise to and writes articles for national publications, including Dr Oz The Good Life, The New York Times, O!:The Oprah... (more)
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Washington, DC Keynote Speaker | Eric O'Neill
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In 2001, Eric O'Neill helped capture the most notorious spy in United States history: Robert Hanssen, a 25-year veteran of the FBI. The remarkable true events of his life are the inspiration behind the critically acclaimed dramatic thriller Breach, starring Ryan Philippe as O'Neill. The film set inside the FBI - the gatekeeper of the nation's most sensitive and potentially volatile secrets - is the story of the greatest security breach in US history. Eric O'Neill is an accomplished... (more)
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Washington, DC Keynote Speaker | Pearl Matibe
Keynote Speaker from Washington, DC
Pearl Matibe is the ideal keynote speaker for your event. She delights an audience while sharing her compelling stories and wise insights. She delivers inspiring keynotes on culture, heritage, diversity and the cross-currants of what makes us human. The Top 10 Reasons why Pearl is the 'Endearing, Ideal' Keynote Speaker for your Event: 1. Unique Perspective As a product of the colonial British boarding school ethos and a witness to cross-cultural forces that have molded her life,... (more)
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Hampton, VA Keynote Speaker | Leon Sankofa Stage Hypnotist/Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker from Hampton, VA  (132 miles from Washington, DC)
As a comedy stage hypnotist, Leon has traveled across the country demonstrating how hypnosis can help people laugh, remove fears, phobias and improve focus. Leon is amazing at delivering clean, safe, fun and exciting comedy stage hypnosis shows. All shows can be catered around special events and themes to create an event you will always remember. I will be inviting family members as volunteers to be hypnotized to give your family fun, adventure, unforgettable laughter and memories they will... (more)
Keynote Speaker from Hampton, VA  (132 miles from Washington, DC)
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Raleigh, NC Keynote Speaker | Sharon Delaney McCloud | Keynote & TEDx Speaker
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Keynote Speaker from Raleigh, NC  (232 miles from Washington, DC)
Sharon Delaney McCloud is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, TEDx speaker, cancer survivor, Olympic Torch Bearer, author and communications expert who helps leaders & companies improve communication & executive presence to drive business results. As an active member of the Global Speakers Federation and the National Speakers Association, Sharon connects with people, while at the same time, offering actionable insights. Sharon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication from... (more)
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New York City, NY Keynote Speaker | New York City Corporate Team Building & Events
Keynote Speaker from New York City, NY  (205 miles from Washington, DC)
Get motivated for success by learning to juggle! The metaphor and process of learning to juggle will push your team try the impossible, move together towards a goal, manage stress, and learn to succeed despite the obstacles and barriers they encounter! Book an award-winning group that has appeared at The White House, Madison Square Garden, and top corporate events! Trusted by major brands and companies to inspire, engage, and energize their events! People make long-lasting connections... (more)
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Ann Arbor, MI Keynote Speaker | Babette Ten Haken
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Keynote Speaker from Ann Arbor, MI  (420 miles from Washington, DC)
* Is your workforce and leadership wrestling with all the technical and regulatory changes impacting your organization? * Do you wonder how to update and upgrade your people to handle the new normal: Continuous Change? * What about you? Are you overwhelmed by all the professional updates, upgrades and innovations you need to make, so you become more visible, relevant and valuable to employers and clients? If you answered YES to any one of these questions – or all of them – you will... (more)
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Charlotte, NC Keynote Speaker | John Formica -The "Ex-Disney Guy"
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Keynote Speaker from Charlotte, NC  (330 miles from Washington, DC)
(Disney Speaker) Are You Looking For a Unique, Inspiring, Content Driven and Entertaining Presenter to Make Your Next Event The Best Ever? Have you ever wondered how the Walt Disney World Company continues to produce a dynamic model of business excellence, leadership, teamwork, customer experience and positive team working environment? Imagine how successful your team or audience members would be if they could learn these strategies to create their own Disney-like culture and successful... (more)
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Louisville, KY Keynote Speaker | Steve Haffner, keynote speaker on peak performance
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Keynote Speaker from Louisville, KY  (469 miles from Washington, DC)
Steve Haffner helps professionals and leaders understand their cognitive errors and self-deceptions so they can elevate their performance and become indispensable. By transforming their thinking, audiences can ensure their decisions are better aligned with their goals and values. During his professional career Steve has successfully reinvented himself from a systems developer, business analyst and vice-president to a corporate entertainer and mentalist, to a professional speaker and... (more)
Keynote Speaker from Louisville, KY  (469 miles from Washington, DC)
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Greenville, SC Keynote Speaker | Dennis Gillan Mental Health Advocate
Keynote Speaker from Greenville, SC  (407 miles from Washington, DC)
A quick note from the speaker: I know exactly what you are thinking---there is no way I am bringing in a suicide prevention speaker for our keynote. Now what if I guaranteed a standing ovation....guaranteed. This talk needs to be heard and I am pretty darn good at it....you will laugh, you may cry, but in the end you will be glad you brought me in to speak. Guaranteed standing ovation. Dennis did a TEDx talk called Dying Alone----look it up. Totally worth it and it's on... (more)
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Tucson, AZ Keynote Speaker | David M. Jacobson, MSW, LCSW
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Keynote Speaker from Tucson, AZ  (1945 miles from Washington, DC)
David is a professional speaker on leadership team building, humor and health and overcoming trauma. He is the former social work manager at University Medical Center who worked with the patients and families of trauma's including the tragic shooting event in Tucson that happened at his hospital January 8th, 2011. For over 25 years David, has provided his expertise on humor and health related topics to audiences around the country and serves on the board of Directors of the Association for... (more)
Keynote Speaker from Tucson, AZ  (1945 miles from Washington, DC)
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San Diego, CA Keynote Speaker | Dr. David Gruder
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Keynote Speaker from San Diego, CA  (2268 miles from Washington, DC)
Dr. Gruder is a 12-award-winning Leader, Culture & Self-Development whose impact mission is “making integrity profitable, leaders effective, collaboration productive, happiness sustainable, and cultures healthy.” Since the 1970s, he has filled leadership, administrative and training roles in virtually every sector of the human potential field… from leader development to entrepreneur development, from academic administration to adult education, from the psychology of money to the psychology of... (more)
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Ogden, UT Keynote Speaker | See Stacy Speak
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Keynote Speaker from Ogden, UT  (1841 miles from Washington, DC)
Do you believe you have an inner badass? Do you believe you are significant and important? Have you found your VOICE? Stacy Bernal is a self-proclaimed Ambassador of Badassery. *A what?? Ambassador of whaaa? This chick sounds pretty full of herself.* As an AoB, Stacy believes everybody has greatness within, whether they realize it or not. She believes it takes courage to own our stories, especially the ugly bits we want to keep hidden away. Stacy believes shame can lead to strength,... (more)
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Los Angeles, CA Keynote Speaker | JaMarr John Johnson - Transformational Comedian
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Keynote Speaker from Los Angeles, CA  (2298 miles from Washington, DC)
Summary of Services - Motivational Speaker 22 years - Stand-Up Comedian 15 years - Content Creator 10 years - Trained Improviser 7 years - Sales/Marketing Trainer 7 years - Corporate Trainer 7 years - Speaker/Comedy Coach 5 years - I am a capable emccee, keynote speaker, comedian and entertainer capable of customizing my material to fit just about any event please see my bio below! JaMarr has made appearances on ABC's Katie Show, NBC's Dr. OZ show and MTV while being a fan... (more)
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Dallas, TX Keynote Speaker | Kevin Sweeney,Combat Pilot,Lt Col,Fortune 50 Exec
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Keynote Speaker from Dallas, TX  (1181 miles from Washington, DC)
Excel under pressure. Learn the value of decisive leadership and how to become the teammate your customers, clients, and colleagues covet. Kevin will show you how to encourage and motivate your team while teaching them how to excel under pressure and achieve exceptional results. Kevin Sweeney is the only person to successfully land a KC-135, the military version of the Boeing 707, after two of the four engines were ripped completely off the airplane while on a night combat mission in... (more)
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Chicago, IL Keynote Speaker | John K. Coyle
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Keynote Speaker from Chicago, IL  (593 miles from Washington, DC)
A world-leading expert in innovation and Design Thinking, Olympic medalist John K. Coyle is a sought-after speaker for Fortune 100 companies, Universities, TEDx stages, association meetings, and international conferences. John's presentations are always an audience favorite because he combines the exhilarating stories of a champion athlete with the data and intellect of a professor and best-selling author. People leave John's programs empowered and motivated to make significant, positive... (more)
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Seattle, WA Keynote Speaker | SHARON LACEY
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Keynote Speaker from Seattle, WA  (2320 miles from Washington, DC)
TURN YOUR CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES! Alzheimer's Disease runs in Sharon Lacey's family and she feared she was next. So she quit her job as a national award-winning teacher to pursue her lifelong dream to be a stand up comedian -- and now her life is one big adventure! This speaker is ideal for corporate conferences where audiences have had their fill of boring Power Point presentations, and need some laughter, motivation, and inspiration. Sharon has been booked by... (more)
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New Orleans, LA Keynote Speaker | NOLA Team Building & Keynotes: Do Good & Juggle
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Keynote Speaker from New Orleans, LA  (965 miles from Washington, DC)
Get motivated for success by learning to juggle! The metaphor and process of learning to juggle will push your team try the impossible, move together towards a goal, manage stress, and learn to succeed despite the obstacles and barriers they encounter! Book a keynote speaker and corporate team building facilitator who has appeared at The White House, Madison Square Garden, and top corporate events! Trusted by major brands and companies to inspire, engage, and energize their... (more)
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Saint Louis, MO Keynote Speaker | Chick-fil-A Creating a Culture Arthur Greeno
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Keynote Speaker from Saint Louis, MO  (712 miles from Washington, DC)
Arthur has been involved with Chick-fil-A for 30 years. An owner for 27 of those, and going from a small store to being a multi-store owner was not easy. He never went to business school, so his approach is real, and down to earth. People whom have heard him describe him as real, hilarious, and engaging. Customer service is the cornerstone of his approach to business. When people think Customers service, Chick-fil-A is almost always at the top. What you experience at his restaurants... (more)
Keynote Speaker from Saint Louis, MO  (712 miles from Washington, DC)
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Miami, FL Keynote Speaker | Miami Team Building & Keynotes: Do Good & Juggle
Keynote Speaker from Miami, FL  (924 miles from Washington, DC)
Get motivated for success by learning to juggle! The metaphor and process of learning to juggle will push your team try the impossible, move together towards a goal, manage stress, and learn to succeed despite the obstacles and barriers they encounter! Book a keynote speaker and corporate team building facilitator who has appeared at The White House, Madison Square Garden, and top corporate events! Trusted by major brands and companies to inspire, engage, and energize their... (more)
Keynote Speaker from Miami, FL  (924 miles from Washington, DC)
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Nashville, TN Keynote Speaker | Nashville Corporate Team Building & Events
Keynote Speaker from Nashville, TN  (566 miles from Washington, DC)
Get motivated for success by learning to juggle! The metaphor and process of learning to juggle will push your team try the impossible, move together towards a goal, manage stress, and learn to succeed despite the obstacles and barriers they encounter! Book an award-winning group that has appeared at The White House, Madison Square Garden, and top corporate events! Trusted by major brands and companies to inspire, engage, and energize their events! People make long-lasting connections... (more)
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Chicago, IL Keynote Speaker | Chicago Team Building & Corporate Events
Keynote Speaker from Chicago, IL  (593 miles from Washington, DC)
Get motivated for success by learning to juggle! The metaphor and process of learning to juggle will push your team try the impossible, move together towards a goal, manage stress, and learn to succeed despite the obstacles and barriers they encounter! Book a keynote speaker and corporate team building facilitator who has appeared at The White House, Madison Square Garden, and top corporate events! Trusted by major brands and companies to inspire, engage, and energize their... (more)
Keynote Speaker from Chicago, IL  (593 miles from Washington, DC)
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Las Vegas, NV Keynote Speaker | Vegas Team Building & Keynotes: Do Good & Juggle
Keynote Speaker from Las Vegas, NV  (2081 miles from Washington, DC)
Get motivated for success by learning to juggle! The metaphor and process of learning to juggle will push your team try the impossible, move together towards a goal, manage stress, and learn to succeed despite the obstacles and barriers they encounter! Book a keynote speaker and corporate team building facilitator who has appeared at The White House, Madison Square Garden, and top corporate events! Trusted by major brands and companies to inspire, engage, and energize their... (more)
Keynote Speaker from Las Vegas, NV  (2081 miles from Washington, DC)
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Why should clients hire you for their event? Clients should hire me because I specialize in transformation. I speak on purposeful leadership, conscious business, and personal responsibility. For over 20 years, I have entertained and uplifted audiences with presentations on emotional intelligence, self-mastery, can-do culture, change management, and audacious leadership. I am dynamic, funny, and thought-provoking on stage, leaving audiences inspired and ready to transform their businesses, their communities, and their lives.

What is it you love about being a Keynote Speaker in Washington, DC? I love watching for the "aha" moment in my audiences! I enjoy inspiring people to change their lives for the better. Every person wants to experience more joy and satisfaction in their lives. I am committed to the principle that we are all in control of our destiny through the thoughts we think, the choices we make and the action we take. It is my personal mission to show every audience member how to live with more purpose, be happier, and make a difference.

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