Beyond Speaking
By Premiere Speakers Bureau
World-class motivational speakers share some of the best stories they use to motivate and inspire millions. Each guest’s stories convey valuable lessons for leaders, managers, and anyone striving for excellence in work and life. The host of the podcast, Brian Lord, has worked with the world’s top speakers for more than twenty years and uses this experience to draw out the full value each guest has to offer.
Beyond SpeakingMay 01, 2018
Mastering the Art of Advocacy with Former Trial Attorney Heather Hansen
Heather Hansen discusses her move from a trial attorney to a keynote speaker and business advisor. She shares insights from her 20-year law career, emphasizing the importance of advocacy over mere storytelling in influencing and persuading audiences. Heather also touches on utilizing differences as strengths, understanding and employing empathy in communication, and teaching advocacy skills to various professionals including military veterans. To learn more about Heather Hansen and her Keynotes visit: https://premierespeakers.com/heather-hansen
Transforming Your Mindset for Success with Jeremy Anderson
Jeremy shares his journey of overcoming personal and professional challenges, discusses the importance of mental, physical, and spiritual health, and explains his philosophy of "Next Level Living." He delves into topics like occupational integrity, the impact of mindset on success, and how to maintain performance in the face of adversity. Jeremy also emphasizes the significance of operating without needing external validation and striving for continuous improvement in all aspects of life.
Decoding Public Opinion with Veteran Pollster Scott Rasmussen
Brian Lord sits down with Scott Rasmussen to discuss the complexities of opinion polling, the importance of asking questions from multiple perspectives and some surprising statistics about different societal groups, particularly focusing on the politically active elite. Scott also touches on historical polling data trends, the influence of economic perceptions on political outcomes, and the significant gap between the general public and the elite regarding policy and governance.
Learn more about Scott Rasmussen and his keynote offerings: https://premierespeakers.com/scott-rasmussen
The Making of a NASA Astronaut with José Hernández
To learn more about José Hernández and his keynotes visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jose-hernandez
José Hernández discusses his journey from a farmworker family to becoming an astronaut, highlighting the perseverance and strategies that led to his success, including his passion for making a significant impact beyond space travel, such as his work on a digital mammography system for early detection of breast cancer. Additionally, the interview touches on his personal life, including his family's support and ventures like winemaking.
From Victim to Victor: Nick Santonastaso's Remarkable Life Lessons
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Nick shares his journey of overcoming the physical challenges of being born with no legs and one arm due to Hanhart syndrome. He discusses the importance of mindset, the impact of his parents' approach to his upbringing, his experiences with bullying and self-doubt, and how he transformed his perspective on life. Nick talks about how he found inspiration in Tony Robbins, pursued speaking as a career, and his passion for helping others overcome obstacles through understanding neuroscience, personal development, and effective communication.
Hosting March Madness, the Olympics and More with Greg Gumbel
Emmy-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness, and the secret to success that he learned from his father.
To learn more about Greg Gumbel visit: https://premierespeakers.com/greg_gumbel
Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
The Spark of Intention: How to Live Inspired with John O'Leary
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In this episode of the Beyond Speaking Podcast, John O'Leary shares his remarkable journey from surviving a near-fatal accident to becoming an inspirational speaker, author, and podcast host. He discusses the importance of intentional living, the power of saying "yes" to opportunities for good, and how everyone can find purpose and joy by embracing life's challenges with a childlike wonder. O'Leary's story is a testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of positivity and determination.
It's Not My Fault with Improv Humorist Joel Zeff
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Joel Zeff creates energy. He is a dynamic speaker, improvisational humorist and author. His interactive performances invite members of the audience to participate in hilarious improvisational exercises that illustrate Joel's central message: That organizations and individuals should CELEBRATE every day successes to increase collaboration, productivity, passion and innovation.
Working as a Woman in Television with Joan Lunden
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Joan Lunden is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker who has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 40 years. Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America for nearly two decades, making her the longest-running female host ever on early morning television.
The Power of Choice & Bringing Holograms to the Speaking Stage with Sylvie di Giusto
Learn more about Sylvie and her interactive keynote: https://premierespeakers.com/sylvie-di-giusto International keynote speaker, Sylvie di Giusto, brings her expertise from a successful corporate career in Europe to every presentation. Formerly the head of a management academy and innovation hub, she developed innovative programs for high-end education with never-before-used training methods. As the Chief of Staff for the Chief Human Resources Officer of Europe’s largest tourism and retail group, Sylvie also coordinated all group-wide human resources teams and activities. Prior to that, at a consultancy firm, she implemented online and in-person training and development initiatives for Fortune 100 companies. Well versed in the study of social and cultural norms, personal beliefs and values, as well as cognitive biases and thought patterns, her 20 years in learning and development leaves a deep understanding into how ‘The Power of Choice’ impacts an organization’s sales, leadership and growth. Now, extraordinary leaders and professionals at many of the most respected organizations and associations in the world—from American Express to American Airlines, Hilton to Nespresso, Microsoft to Prudential, and even the US Air Force—trust Sylvie to help them make the right decisions that grow their brands and bottom lines. Building on her five cornerstones of Modern Emotional Intelligence—visual, behavioral, verbal, digital, and social intelligence—Sylvie gives her audiences ‘The Power of Choice’ a conscious decision-making framework that allows us to understand our perceptions, choose our behaviors, and determine our best outcomes. She is the author of The Image of Leadership, Discover Your Fair Advantage and the upcoming Make Me Feel Important, in which she leads you deep into the customer experience and shows you how to make every interaction count. Sylvie takes your organization on an entertaining, spectacular, and thought-provoking journey through the brain, the mind, and from the unconscious to the conscious—and ultimately to the heights of personal, professional, and organizational success.
From Exciting Business Idea to Entrepreneurial Success with Lisa Song Sutton
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Lisa Song Sutton is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. With a background in business litigation, Lisa began her career working in a top Las Vegas law firm before launching and scaling several companies, taking them from $0 to millions in revenue, across various industries including real estate, food and shipping retail.
As the daughter of a USAF Vietnam War Veteran, Lisa is a strong advocate for the veteran community. She is currently a General Partner of The Veteran Fund, a $20M venture capital fund that invests in veteran-led companies.
What is Mastery with Mike Rayburn
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Mike Rayburn is a TEDx Presenter who teaches innovation, change and peak performance using world-class guitar and humor to create a transformational experience and generate exponential results. He has headlined Carnegie Hall, Las Vegas, and performed more than 5,000 presentations in 20 countries on five continents. Rayburn is a music/internet pioneering entrepreneur, feature artist on Sirius/XM and Artist In Residence at High Point University. His more than 1000 corporate clients include most of the Fortune 100, 500, and the top five, including multiple presentations for Walmart, Exxon, Wells Fargo, Lincoln Financial, UnitedHealth, IBM, Siemens, Verizon, Ford, Nationwide, MetLife, PepsiCo, Chevron, Sony, Allianz, and Liberty Mutual.
Piano Virtuoso Felipe Gomez
Accomplished executive with over 25 years of global entrepreneurial and general management experience Felipe Gomez joins the show. Felipe’s narrative is based on two powerful and interrelated themes that are critical to attracting and retaining talent, creating long term value and successfully navigate uncertainty: The quest for extraordinary Performance and Entrepreneurial Mindsets.
SEAL Team Leadership with SEAL Commander Rorke Denver
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Commander Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots. He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based on true SEAL adventures. His New York Times bestseller, Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior, takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program. In his second book Worth Dying For: A Navy SEALs Call to a Nation, Rorke tackles the questions that have emerged about America’s past decade at war–from what makes a hero to why we fight and what it does to us. Rorke was most recently seen on FOX’s American Grit. The series followed 16 of the country’s toughest men and women as they faced a variety of military-grade and survival-themed challenges set in the wilderness.
Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions with Jon Acuff
Best selling author and career guru Jon Acuff stopped by to share how to properly set New Year's Resolutions so that you keep them, why saying something is common sense is dumb, and how to identify the things that are keeping us from the finish line.
To learn more about Jon visit https://premierespeakers.com/jon_acuff
Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
The Future of Happiness at Work with Jenn Lim
Jenn Lim is the founder and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness and CEO of Delivering Happiness (DH), a company she and Tony Hsieh (the late CEO of Zappos.com) cofounded to create happier company cultures for a more profitable and sustainable approach to business. Delivering Happiness started as a book (New York Times and WSJ Bestseller, which sold one million copies worldwide) and evolved into a business consultancy and global movement that has impacted and inspired hundreds of companies and organizations worldwide.
To learn more about Jenn Lim visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jenn-lim
Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Ken Burns on TikTok, American History & The Secrets of Storytelling
Join us in this enlightening conversation with Ken Burns, the legendary documentary filmmaker. In this episode, Burns delves into his personal journey, revealing the emotional roots of his career and his passion for American history. Discover the 'Ken Burns Effect' from the master himself, as he shares his unique approach to storytelling, the importance of nuance in historical narratives, and the power of documentaries to 'wake the dead'. Burns discusses his iconic works, from 'The Civil War' to 'The US and the Holocaust', and gives us a glimpse into his creative process. Whether you're a film enthusiast, a history buff, or a storyteller at heart, this video is a treasure trove of insights from one of the most influential filmmakers of our time. Dive into the world of Ken Burns and see how he captures the essence of the American spirit through his lens.
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Pros and Cons of AI with Founding Editor in Chief of WIRED UK David Rowan
Learn more about David and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/david-rowan David Rowan is today's leading speaker on how emerging technologies will impact business - and how leaders should prepare now. He's given more than 600 keynotes around the world, and has moderated events for the World Economic Forum, the biggest global companies, and governments. As founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine in the UK, David came to know the founders of WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Google, Didi, Spotify, Twitter and countless other ambitious startups from Tel Aviv to Shenzhen. His best-selling book, "Non-Bullshit Innovation: 17 Proven Ways To Transform How You Work" (Penguin), is a 20-country quest to identify genuine innovation in the face of technology-led disruption. The book sets out 17 proven strategies for future-proofing a successful business - from "Turn products into services" to "Build an ecosystem". David spends his time at tech's cutting edge: visiting university research labs and startup clusters to meet the people building the future. He's invested in more than 150 early-stage tech companies, and runs venture funds that invest in health-tech and climate-tech. David has been a technology columnist for The Times, GQ, Condé Nast Traveller and The Sunday Times, and at WIRED he built a conference and a consulting business. And he is still searching for the future.
The AI Disruption with Terry Jones
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Founder of two billion dollar startups (Kayak & Travelocity) Author, Venture Capitalist Terry Jones shares his thoughts on how Artificial Intelligence is going to shape our economy, work force and more.
Terry Jones is a technology pioneer who has played a pivotal role in creating the trillion-dollar e-commerce travel industry.Whereas other people talk about innovation – Terry Jones lives it. Only .01% of businesses reach the elusive billion-dollar “unicorn” status, Jones built and scaled not one but two unicorn businesses (Travelocity and Kayak).As a board director for more than 20 companies, his IPOs and exits total over $10 Billion.Jones is a highly sought-after international speaker and a recognized global authority in the “Future of Business”, “Disruptive Leadership”, and “Digital Transformation.”He is the author of the critically-acclaimed books “ON Innovation “Turning on Innovation in Your Culture, Team, and Organization.” And Disruption OFF, “The technological disruption coming for your company and what to do about it”
Raising Your Game with NBA Performance Coach Alan Stein Jr.
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Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines.
In his corporate keynote programs and workshops, Alan shares real-world lessons, illustrated by powerful stories, so that every audience can immediately put new ideas into action. He has a passion for helping organizations create high-performance cultures, and his clients include American Express, Pepsi, Under Armour, Starbucks, Charles Schwab, Orangetheory Fitness, and numerous college athletic programs such as Penn State Football and UConn Men’s Basketball.
An acclaimed basketball performance coach, Alan spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant). He transfers that knowledge to reveal how leaders and teams can utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.
The strategies from Alan’s books, Raise Your Game and Sustain Your Game, are implemented by corporate teams and sports teams around the country. His inspirational words are featured on a 12-foot mural outside the Penn State Football Training Center, so that players run past it on the way to practice every day.
Stop Wasting Time at Work with Juliet Funt
High Energy Global Speaker, Advisor to the Fortune 500 on Surviving the age of Never Enough To learn more about Col. Mark Tillman visit: https://premierespeakers.com/juliet_funt Featured in top media outlets such as Forbes, CNBC, Fast Company, and NPR, Juliet Funt is a globally renowned keynote speaker, tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500, founder and CEO of the efficiency training firm, Juliet Funt Group. Juliet is the author of A Minute to Think, nominated for the Next Big Idea Club curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Dan Pink. She is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unburdening their talent from busywork, and she has brought her powerful concepts to Spotify, National Geographic, Anthem, Vans, Abbott, Costco, Pepsi, Nike, Wells Fargo, Sephora, Sysco, and ESPN.
Flying Air Force One on 9/11 with Colonel Mark Tillman
Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero.
To learn more about Col. Mark Tillman visit: https://premierespeakers.com/mark_tillman
Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Living To 100: The Secrets of the Blue Zones with Dan Buettner
Re-Run from back in 2020. National Geographic Fellow and New York Times best-selling author, Dan Buettner shares how to take the opportunity to re-evaluate our careers, diet, lifestyle and more.
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Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Mike Rowe - The Path to Dirty Jobs and Beyond
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Subscribe to the Beyond Speaking Podcast at www.beyondspeak.com Mike Rowe is a writer, narrator, producer, recording artist, Emmy-Award winning TV Host, New York Times Best Selling author, and the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. As the creator and host of Dirty Jobs, Mike is best-known as “the dirtiest man on TV.” In his role as a perpetual apprentice, Mike has highlighted hundreds of workers in dozens of essential industries. His foundation has awarded over six million dollars in work ethic scholarships to nearly 1,500 men and women, and his commitment to reinvigorating the skilled trades is unrivaled.
Finding Your Purpose with Jade Simmons
Jade spent the first few years of her career performing as a classical concert pianist. Following an artistic epiphany, she pivoted from playing the piano to impress audiences, to using the piano as the vehicle by which to provide the inspiration, information and entertainment that profoundly moves them instead. The results have been, well darn impressive. No stranger to pushing boundaries to see bold results, this concert pianist turned world changer is brought in by the likes of corporations like Mass Mutual, Royal Bank of Canada, DOW, Raytheon, the Hershey Company, Genentech, Valic, Pfizer and Nationwide to redefine purpose, inspire seismic shifts in mindset and activate audiences to go out and instantly start living more consequential lives of impact. The one-of-a-kind artist has built a one-of-a-kind career garnering diverse recognition from unlikely places. She's played renowned halls, including the hallowed ones of the White House and the US Supreme Court and her genre-bending concert adventures that span Rachmaninoff to Rap attract diverse audiences of all ages and backgrounds. For her work on and away from the stage, Essence magazine featured Jade alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama as a part of their "Style & Substance List". As one of the rare classical artists invited to perform at the taste-making South by Southwest Festival, her show was ultimately branded one of the "Best of SXSW 2014". She's starred in a Broadway-style musical called Lillette's Rhythm Club and she can be heard portraying Nina Simone's classical years in the Oscar-nominated documentary What Happened Miss Simone? In her inimitable career as a concert pianist and as a media host, Jade has remained committed to expanding the boundaries of Classical music and its presentation.
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Culture Clarity with Jon Gordon
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Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 16 books including 6 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership and his latest The Power of a Positive Team. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Pittsburgh Pirates, BB&T Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer, West Point Academy and more.
Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.
The Brain Science Behind Leadership with Sara Ross
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Chief Vitality Officer at BrainAMPED, a research and strategy firm dedicated to redefining how we succeed at work and thrive in life by sharing brain-based, vitality-enhancing strategies to create healthier, happier, high performing leaders and workplaces. Sara is a contributor at Thrive Global and her work is earning her a reputation as a fresh and thought-provoking voice in the discussions of leadership, work-life balance, emotional intelligence and organizational health.
Before founding her company, Sara spent a decade with the Institute for Health and Human Potential, formerly serving as their Vice President and Global Head of Leadership Innovation. As head of faculty, Sara led the delivery of leadership programs, assessments and award-winning coaching and accreditation programs aimed at helping leaders grow their emotional intelligence and be their best, even in the most complex and pressure-filled moments.
Sara has worked with Fortune 500 companies such as; UnitedHealth Group, Verizon, Rogers and Allstate; tech companies such as Adobe, WAVE and ATS; financial firms such as Scotiabank, Fidelity, BMO and PwC; pharmaceutical companies such as Sunovion; educational institutes such as Smith College and the University of Toronto, and the leadership team of the NBA's Orlando Magic. Her clients have ranged from surgeons, bankers, lawyers, air traffic controllers and engineers to government agencies, nurses, nonprofits, start-ups and entrepreneurs. This broad perspective and diverse experience help explain why she is often called on to work with some of the most senior, technically sophisticated and skeptical audiences.
Culture Drives Results with Jessica Kriegel
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Jessica Kriegel (KREE-GL) is a workplace culture strategist. She is a Doctor of Leadership & Management and Fortune 100 Thought Leader. She is a dynamic speaker, consultant, Co-Active coach, and is author of Unfairly Labeled: How Your Workplace Can Benefit from Ditching Generational Stereotypes and upcoming book, The Culture Equation. For 15+ years, Jessica has been guiding global, national, Fortune 100 and other organizations on how to create intentional cultures that power your strategy and accelerate performance. After she got her MBA and became a global consultant for a human capital management solutions provider, Jessica consistently saw highly-stressed leaders failing to deliver against lofty financial goals. She knew that if these leaders could transform their cultures, performance and profitability would follow. But, because culture is often viewed as 'woo' and an intangible, these leaders didn't know where to begin. So, Jessica set out on a personal mission to 'quantify culture'. Her unique ability to analyze organizations in qualitative and quantitative terms and create measurable growth across all levels has made her the go-to ally for global leaders and teams.
Caring Leadership + Positive Power with Heather R Younger
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Heather R Younger is the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement and consulting firm. She is a sought-after keynote speaker who brings revealing insights to the stage from over 25,000 employee experiences. A diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, and the world's leading expert on listening at work, she is the host of the Leadership with Heart Podcast. Heather is a regular contributor to Forbes and Fast Company and is the best-selling author of The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty, which hit the top of the "Forbes Must-Read List for HR Professionals." Her latest best-selling book, The Art of Caring Leadership, teaches the radical power of caring support in leadership and in the workplace.
A former attorney who worked for years in corporate America, what is most important to know about Heather is that she brings a breadth of experience - extensive quantitative and qualitative research - and a truly deep passion for advocacy, resilience, human relations, and connection - to every audience, every workshop, every consultation. Heather inspires others by teaching the kind of intentional leadership that drives real business results - increased employee engagement, loyalty, collaboration, and connectivity.
Creating a New Culture at Harley Davidson with Ken Schmidt
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It’s an impersonal world, where so many products and services are seen as easily-replaced, indistinct commodities. Whether you stand out or get lost in the crowd is a choice. A mindset. Ken Schmidt faced those same challenges himself and gained acclaim for his role in the extraordinary turnaround of the legendary Harley-Davidson Motor Company. That transformation was based on a change in mindset and a focus on answering three key strategic questions. While times have changed, what humans want and need from the businesses they buy from and work for hasn’t. In his high-energy speeches, Ken inspires companies and individuals to shift their thinking and ride a path to success by becoming memorable – not for what they do or what they make, but for how they connect with people. Ken is author of Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance. He’s also host of the Tailgating with Geniuses podcast and co-founder of Torque Sessions Leadership Training. In all of his endeavors, Ken brings an unconventional perspective that helps organizations and individuals reframe how they engage with their marketplace.
The New Normal Mindset with Army Combat Veteran John Register
Paralympic medalist and veteran John Register shares his story of losing his leg after a track and field event, developing resilience, and choosing the new normal mindset.
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Forumla 1 Safety, Work Ethic and The Indy 500 with Derek Daly
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From Victory Circle to the Announcer's Desk, Hall of Fame Race Car Driver and Network Television Color Analyst Derek Daly has spent nearly three decades as the face of the motorsport world. He counts Sylvester Stallone, David Letterman and Jay Leno amongst his friends. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland to a middle class working family. On the way to his dream, he worked as a laborer in the iron ore mines of Australia and, while traveling the race tracks of England, even took up residence in a school bus. He competed in the Formula One World Championship, being ranked 10th in the world. He made six starts in the Indianapolis 500 before winning the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race, two years in a row. In 1984, Derek suffered one of the hardest crash impacts that a driver had ever survived when he hit the wall at Michigan International Speedway at 212 MPH. After fourteen surgeries and three years in therapy, he returned to full-time racing. When he retired from racing, Derek started a 24-year association with ESPN, NBC, CBS, and Fox Sports. USA Today called him as "the best new face on sports television" and IndyCar Racing magazine voted him "the most popular motorsports television announcer." Moet & Chandon awarded Derek the Joules Goux Award for his outstanding contributions to motorsports television. He was nominated by ESPN for an Ace Award and was inducted into the 2000 Motorsports Ireland Hall of Fame. In 2010, he was inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame. Derek literally wrote the book on motorsports success; Race To Win: How to Become a Complete Champion. He was honored to have international auto racing superstar Mario Andretti write the foreword. His second book, A Champions Path: Be Extraordinary was published in 2017.
Being a Working Mom in Television with Joan Lunden
Award-winning journalist and TV pioneer Joan Lunden shares how a rival TV station helped her land a dream job, her battles working in a male-dominated industry and how she made it to Good Morning America.
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Victoria Labalme - Risking Forward
Performance strategist for some of the world's top leaders & brands, Victoria Labalm shares how to create engaging meetings, how to tell when you have that next big idea and remembering that just because someone hasn't done something doesn't mean it's a bad idea.
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Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Askholes, Culture and Connection with Chris Tuff
Chris Tuff is a bestselling author and highly sought after keynote speaker who has presented for Nike, Harvard, Home Depot, Verizon, and several other Fortune 100 companies. He began his career as a pioneer of the social media marketing space starting in 2006, becoming one of the first marketers to work directly with Facebook as well as helping them build many of their local-at-scale products for brands like Toyota. His first book, The Millennial Whisperer, is a USA Today bestseller and has gone on to sell more than 100k copies which explores the importance of empathy and relationships in the workplace, and it equips leaders with tools to attract and retain young talent through genuine connection. During the pandemic, Tuff shifted toward connections outside of organizations in writing his latest book, Save Your Asks. He’s interviewed some of the world’s greatest leaders and entrepreneurs and is publishing this handbook to equip everyone with the tools to become better salespeople and networkers through a focus on authenticity and connection. In this book, he highlights real world examples of “askholes” and such sales techniques as “shawshanking.”
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Building Mental Strength with the Iron Cowboy James Lawrence
After breaking several Guinness World Records, James wondered if he had truly found his mental and physical limits. He knew there was more. Experience firsthand the remarkable journey of James Lawrence and his family. Known as the Iron Cowboy, James earned this nickname from the public after he started to wear a cowboy hat during the marathon portion of his Ironman races to be identified by his children quickly. With two Guinness world records under his belt, James and his family attempted to do something every person deemed impossible, 50 full-distance triathlons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days (aka: 50.50.50). His combination of energy, humor, determination, and achievements captivates his audience and creates an inspirational and awakening phenomenon for all. James' story of reaching new limits is one everyone can relate to. He is an ordinary guy, whose extraordinary personal story will make you laugh, cry, reflect, and leave you inspired to reach higher. James has spoken all over the world, on stages in more than 20 countries.
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Stepping Into Courage with Amy Purdy
https://premierespeakers.com/amy-purdy Amy Purdy has defied the odds throughout her life and overcome a near death-experience to accomplish some extraordinary things. Amy grew up with a passion for snowboarding and dreamed of traveling the world. Despite obstacles that perhaps should have stopped her dead in her tracks, that passion carried her not only to the upper echelons of athletics but onto the dance floor of Hollywood and well, well beyond. Amy is a NY Times best-selling author who has been published in ten different languages around the world, she has toured with none other than Oprah Winfrey, she has been featured in a Superbowl commercial narrated by the legendary Muhammad Ali, and she is a 3-time Paralympic medalist, making her one of the most decorated adaptive snowboarders in the history of Team USA. She Co-Founded Adaptive Action Sports for athletes with disabilities and is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast Bouncing Forward! Amy has partnered with the World Health Organization and the International Olympic Committee to promote health, diversity, equity, and inclusion through sport. Amy Purdy has truly inspired millions across the world!
How to Make Change Happen with Cassandra Worthy
Chemical engineer, thought leader and energetic speaker Cassandra Worthy shares how to transfer enthusiasm to others, tactics to take frustration and turn it into opportunity and new ways to engage your colleagues to spark growth and change.
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Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie
Tim Tebow Q&A Bonus Episode
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Tim Tebow on Leadership, Perspective and Passion
Find out more on how to bring Tim Tebow to your next event at: https://premierespeakers.com/tim-tebow ESPN Analyst, Heisman Trophy winner, and NCAA National Football Champion Tim Tebow shares his thoughts on authentic leadership, finding your life's mission and the story of the Night to Shine with his foundation.
Unearthing Your Super Power with Dr. Damon Friedman
https://premierespeakers.com/damon-friedman Dr. Damon Friedman received his commission in 2000 as a United States Marine Corps Officer and later transferred into the Air Force's elite as a Special Warfare Officer. He retired as a Lt Col. after 20 years, having served four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and is 100% service connection disabled. His decorations include three Bronze Stars (one with Valor) and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. He is a former Squadron Commander (Air Force Special Operations Command) and former Director of Future Operations (Special Operations Command Central).
Creativity is Good For Business with Kyle Scheel
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Kyle Scheele has been called "the patron saint of crazy ideas". Whether he's having a Viking funeral for the regrets of 21,000 people, hosting the world's first fake marathon, or gaining a million TikTok followers in just 25 hours, Kyle is always on the lookout for crazy ideas that produce wildly outsized outcomes.
Over the last decade, his projects have been featured in outlets like Fast Company, WIRED, The Washington Post, Yahoo!, BuzzFeed, UpWorthy, Goalcast, and more. His videos have been viewed over 250 million times, and he has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members across the United States. More than anything, Kyle hopes that his story can inspire others to chase their own crazy ideas and become the people they were meant to be.
Facing Challenges and How to Become a Leader with Patrick Leddin
For more than three decades, Patrick Leddin, PhD has been leading teams and studying leadership. His hands-on leadership experience has stretched from leading soldiers as a U.S. Army master parachutist, infantry, ranger-qualified officer to working with senior corporate leaders at KPMG Consulting, FranklinCovey, and his own companies.
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The U.S. Business Environment with Mike Pompeo
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70th Secretary of State (2018-2021), Former Director of CIA (2017-2018)
Michael R. Pompeo served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from April 2018 through January 2021. He previously served from January 2017 to April 2018 as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. As our nation's most senior diplomat, Mr. Pompeo helped craft U.S. foreign policy based on our nation's founding ideals, putting America first. America became a massive energy exporter and a force for good in the Middle East, cementing real peace through the work of the Abraham Accords. Mr. Pompeo placed particular emphasis on renewing alliances with key allies, including India, Japan, Australia, and South Korea. Mr. Pompeo's time at the State Department marked the end of naive engagement with the Chinese Communist Party, pulling back the curtain shielding the egregious acts of the CCP that threaten American jobs and freedoms. He focused efforts on calling out and punishing perpetrators of attacks on basic human dignity in places like Venezuela, North Korea, Iran, Nigeria, China, and elsewhere.
Super Bowl Lessons From NFL Legend Mike Ditka
Legendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka shares how football has changed over the years, why only some quarterbacks are true leaders and advice to youth coaches.
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Cultivating Curiosity with Natalie Nixon
Creativity Strategist and award-winning author of The Creativity Leap, Natalie Nixon shares how to ask better questions for innovation breakthroughs, how to handle the future of work as a leader, and more on this week's Beyond Speaking Podcast.
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The Courage To Unlearn with Terence Mauri
Terence Mauri, Founder of Hack Future Lab, a global think tank, and Partner with MIT Solve, an initiative to address world challenges, brings decades of experience and knowledge sharing cutting edge principles on the future of leadership.
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The Customer Experience with Elizabeth Dixon
Chick-fil-A Executive and customer experience expert Elizabeth Dixon stopped by to share lessons she learned from Truett and Dan Cathy, why details matter, and techniques to keep customers from abandoning brands.
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How To Be Creative with Duncan Wardle
Former VP of Innovation & Creativity at The Walt Disney Company Duncan Wardle shares how everyone can be creative, how Disney works to innovate and the time Roger Rabbit met Princess Diana.
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Handling Burnout & Bringing Change with Michael Bonner
Disruptive innovator, entrepreneur, and Ellen Degeneres' favorite teacher Michael Bonner shares techniques for handling burnout in 2023 by setting yourself up for daily success, why change can make others uncomfortable, and how to create power moments.
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