Bob Ojeda is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Ojeda is most known for being the only survivor of a boating tragedy that claimed the lives of fellow Cleveland Indians pitchers Steve Olin and Tim Crews, as well as for being an anchor in the starting rotation of the 1986 World Series-winning New York Mets (together with Dwight... read full bio
John Franco, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, returned to the Mets in 1990 following six productive seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. Franco was the closer for New York for ten years and a set-up man for four more. Additionally, he developed into the team's leader and was named captain. Franco made 424 saves in his career, 276 of... read full bio
Adam Graves is a former professional hockey player from Canada. He was a member of the National Hockey League's New York Rangers for ten seasons. The San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, and Detroit Red Wings were among his other teams. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is given yearly to the NHL player who best demonstrates leadership qualities or has... read full bio
Dave Blake is unique in a noisy speaking world because he has experienced the change he advocates for. Dave, a past president of the National Speakers Association, an award-winning keynote speaker, and the originator of the Flip Flop PhilosophyTM, offers heart, humor, and practical tools. The book 'Flip Flop It: How to Get a Life by Design' combines neuroscience, anecdotes,... read full bio
Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Trisha Pasricha is the Ask a Doctor columnist for The Washington Post. She answers health-related queries every week, dispelling popular medical myths and assisting readers in making minor life changes. After completing the Osler Internal Medicine residency program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Pasricha went on to Massachusetts General Hospital to pursue fellowships in gastroenterology... read full bio
Calvin (Bud) Marshall Trillin is an American journalist, humorist, and novelist. He is best known for his humorous writings about food and eating, but he has also written serious journalism, comic verse, and several books of fiction. Trillin attended public schools in Kansas City and went on to Yale University, where he served as chairman of the Yale Daily News... read full bio
Nataly Kogan is author of the book “Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones)” and Co-founder and CEO of Happier, Inc., and a Board Advisor of Nurturing Minds in Africa. Prior to her current roles Kogan has been Vice President of Where, Inc., a Senior Program Manager for Microsoft Labs, and a... read full bio
Todd Buchholz is a well-known author, financial analyst, and economist who has worked extensively in the public and commercial sectors. He shaped economic strategies and policies during a vital time in American history as the former director of economic policy for the White House. The beginning of Buchholz's career in economics was his academic endeavors. He received a master's in economics... read full bio
Kathleen Daelemans is a celebrity chef. She has made a name for herself in the healthy cooking area of the culinary arts. Her recipes are always found in health and fitness magazines. Richard Sax, Roy Yamaguchi and others have showcased Daelemans' recipes in books featuring West Coast, Pacific Rim and American Regional cooking. When it comes to healthy cooking and... read full bio
Top Reason To Book Michael: Event needs * Your audience is the midst of a reframe/re-think/reposition/reinvention * You have a theme of innovation, change, or community-building for your event * You have a difficult or complex high-stakes message that needs to be conveyed * You want an interactive experience where people authentically connect with each other * You want a digital native who can talk... read full bio
Spencer West lost both legs from the pelvis down at the age of five. West did not let this challenge defeat him. He tackles challenges on a regular basis, and his motivation has led him to discover a world of business, education, and more through his accomplishments and lessons. For example, West summited Mount Kilimanjaro using only his hands and... read full bio
The first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft, astronaut Eileen Collins has led an inspiring life of adventure, leadership, and achievement. A female trailblazer, Collins was named an astronaut by NASA in 1990. She quickly went on to become the first female pilot on a space shuttle with the Discovery flight in 1995, and the first female commander... read full bio
Dr. Robert Kriegel teaches bold, innovative, out of the box strategies for keeping ahead of the changes, challenges and competition in todays dynamic marketplace. Author of How to Succeed in Business Without Working So Damned Hard, as well as the international bestseller, If It Aint broke_BREAK IT!, Dr. Kriegel has been called by U.S. News & World Report one of... read full bio
Bill Clement is a successful actor, broadcaster, businessman, and popular professional speaker. He has also known the dark depths of emotional and financial despair, and will share his story with you. Two-time Stanley Cup Champion and current national TV network sports announcer, Bill Clement guarantees an exciting presentation that will inspire your group to achieve the highest levels of personal... read full bio
George Dom is a former commanding officer and flight leader for the prestigious Blue Angels Navy flight squadron. His presentations come with soaring, thrilling video footage and visuals with compelling and actionable content. He shares why high-trust leadership is critical to individual and organizational high performance, the core ingredients in achieving high-trust leadership, and applying these concepts to your relationships.... read full bio
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Michelle Poler used to live in fear, until one day, she decided to make a change. After moving to New York City, Poler embarked on a fearless journey- facing 100 fears in 100 days. Her story has inspired a multitude of people, and led Poler to speak around the world at schools, for companies, and organizations. Her story shares the... read full bio
Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund, which is a venture capital firm that backs up-and-coming companies, and he is also a former columnist for The Wall Street Journal and The Motley Fool. Housel has been the two-time winner of the Best in Business award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, has won the New... read full bio
An award-winning journalist and one of the country's most renowned physicians, Dr. Bob Arnot knows the steps it takes to help you reach peak performance. In intelligent, high-energy presentations, this best-selling author of twelve books, former chief medical correspondent for NBC, and the face of Google Health reveals the state of healthcare today, and how 21st century developments are helping... read full bio
Doc Hendley is the epitome of an individual who has made a difference. Tens of thousands of people around the world have clean drinking water they did not have before an idea popped into the head of this tattooed keg-tapper musicians head. At the bars where he worked, he started raising money to fight this water epidemic the best way... read full bio
