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Brooks International has helped to schedule motivational speaker Jeff Evans to give a 60 minute keynote in Breckenridge, Colorado for a National Retailer. Everyone involved is very excited about Jeff’s upcoming speech.

“Jeff Evans grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia where a sense of adventure and curiosity was cultivated early on, carrying Jeff around the globe in search of challenge and discovery. ”

“Having established himself as one of the nation’s most respected mountaineering guides, as well as a highly sought after motivational speaker, Jeff’s phenomenal story incorporates many stunning images from his global adventures. As the primary climbing guide for blind climber, Erik Weihenmayer, he tells of the hard work and exceptional communication skills necessary to allow them to achieve seemingly impossible feats by guiding Erik successfully to the tops of mountains all over the world, including the summit of Mt Everest.”

“Whether hanging from a helicopter on a dangerous search and rescue mission to save stranded climbers, or guiding the Duchess of York up a rock face, Jeff has achieved success on every level and brings his lessons to the corporate world. Drawing on many of the metaphors hidden in the world of adventure and bringing them to his audience in a humorously inspiring way, Jeff’s messages are potent and tactile. He demonstrates how critical it is to focus on detail, embrace small successes, and disregard the expectations others create in order to achieve your own potential.”

“Jeff has been featured on The Today Show, CNN Live, Nightline, ESPN, and Good Morning America, as well as in such publications as Time, Outside, Climbing, and Trail Runner Magazines. Jeff is also a main character in the outstanding documentary, Farther Than the Eye Can See, directed by award winning filmmaker Michael Brown. Nominated for two Sports Emmy Awards, this film lends an intimate look inside that historical ascent of Mt. Everest by a blind climber.”

“As the audience is captivated by Jeff’s rich storytelling style, his power themes of Leadership, Teamwork and Commitment are effortlessly infused. His goal is to inspire and motivate listeners to believe in themselves and their ability to accomplish the impossible, be willing to risk failure in order to achieve success, and move toward their goals well prepared and ready for the challenge.”

For more information on Jeff Evans contact Brooks International at 303-825-8700.

Jason Young gave a motivational 60 minute speech in San Antonio, Texas for a Software Company’s 22nd Annual Conference. The theme of this conference was “Solutions for the Retail Enterprise.” Brooks International received excellent feedback on Jason’s presentation from the Software Company.

Jason’s keynote presentations are designed to reinforce the concepts and skills geared to increase learning and assist in the transition from the meeting room to the workplace. The result is an inspirational encounter that resonates long after his presentation is over.

“Jason Young has been called a “rare breed” when it comes to developing leaders and customer service initiatives. No wonder. As a former senior-level manager at Southwest Airlines, Jason learned the value of a successful workplace culture. During his 10-years with the airline consistently rated No. 1 in customer service and employee satisfaction, he was a key driver in creating and developing the company’s innovative training programs for its successful leadership and customer service culture that have become renowned in the business world today.”

“Driven by the need to extend his unique insight in leadership development to others outside Southwest, Jason separated from the pack in 1998, when he left the airline to launch his own consulting practice to focus on corporate training and development services provider specializing in leadership, customer service and team building. Today, as president of LeadSmart, Inc., Jason shares his vision in developing successful corporate cultures and workplace environments with forward-thinking companies, including Starbucks, Coca Cola, Radio Shack and Tyson Foods, to name just a few. He has even returned to his old turf – Southwest Airlines – to extend his knowledge as a corporate training consultant in leadership development area once again.”

“Capturing the innovative strategies and tactics he created at Southwest Airlines, Jason offers insights and practical information that can be implemented immediately. His keynote presentations and training programs are in demand for audiences of all types – from senior level executives to front line employees. Jason’s messages reach to the core of every audience member with his unique style and engaging presentation skills. Participants are treated to a compelling experience that will change the way they view themselves, their customers and the company for which they work.”

For more information on Jason Young contact Brooks International at 303-825-8700.

Keynote speaker, Howard Putnam gave an outstanding 90 minute speech for a Denver Business Association’s Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado.

The response from the client and the audience was wonderful. In the client’s words, “Howard did a fantastic job. It was also great to see him mingling with the crowd throughout the conference. I know that the attendees really enjoyed that. I think we totally raised the bar with our keynotes this year.”

For more information on Howard Putnam contact Brooks International at 303-825-8700.

Scott Klososky and Allen Fahden spoke to a Software/Technology Company’s Annual Users Conference in Palm Springs, California. As always, Brooks International received fabulous feedback on both speakers.

The client said that “Scott’s presentation was powerful; He fit right in with our highly technical audience and got them thinking. We couldn’t have asked for more.”

“Allen went way above and beyond. His presentation was every bit as great as we expected and he was incredible to work with.”

For more information on either Scott Klososky and/or Allen Fahden contact Brooks International at 303-825-8700.

Brooks International received extraordinary feedback from Standard Bank regarding 9 Time Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis’s keynote address in Sun City, South Africa for Standard Bank’s Annual Conference.

In the client’s words, “The Conference was great – Carl was a resounding success – the audience was delighted in having the opportunity to listen to the Olympian of the century. Everyone appreciated his sociability at the conference and in our prize giving event.”

For more information on Carl Lewis contact Brooks International at 303-825-8700.

Brooks International will help bring Professor Thomas Zweifel to New Jersey for a shipping company’s Leadership Meeting. Thomas will give a 60 minute keynote to many high level executives from the shipping company and one of its largest clients. In addition, Professor Zweifel will give an effective and productive 60 minute workshop.

“Since 1984 Dr. Zweifel has coached hundreds of leaders in Fortune 500 companies, governments, non-governmental organizations, and small and medium enterprises to meet bold objectives. Living in Europe, Japan, India and the United States, he has helped clients build virtual high-performance teams, implement large-scale changes and cause breakthrough results.”

“Professor Zweifel teaches leadership and cross-cultural management at Columbia University in New York, St. Gallen Business School, and in other universities in the United States, Europe and Australia.”

“In his speeches to corporations, UN bodies, government agencies like the US State Department and the US Military Academy at West Point, he acts as an “ambassador of worlds and wisdoms,” integrating America and Europe, West and East, tradition and future, business and making a difference, theory and practice. His speaking and teaching empower leaders in all walks of life to go beyond themselves and be the global leaders needed by the 21st century.”

“Dr. Zweifel is the author of Communicate or Die: Getting Results Through Speaking and Listening and Culture Clash: Managing the Global High-Performance Team. He is also a member of the International Coach Federation and the Association of Professional Communication Consultants.”

For more information on Professor Zweifel contact Brooks International at 303-825-8700.

Greg Schwem will give a 60 minute keynote address for a company’s Retail Systems User Conference. This particular company is the leading supplier of integrated fuel control, site management, and support services for petroleum marketers and commercial fueling enterprises worldwide. At this conference, the audience will consist of the company’s key point of sale/systems customers (major oil companies and other retail fuel operators) for learning and networking. Greg’s unique and exceptional presentation will add fun and laughter to the conference.

“Greg Schwem calls his show “Comedy With a Byte,” first dubbed by the Chicago Tribune. Full of clean, fast-paced humor that pokes fun at the business world, comedian Greg Schwem’s presentation has entertained audiences coast to coast. Greg’s ready to bring his custom brand of business humor and motivational speaking to your next event. Clients such as IBM, Motorola, McDonald’s, Siemens, Radio Shack, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Verizon Wireless and Sprint PCS have invited Greg to share his hilarious views on technology and today’s business environment. MultiFamily Executive Magazine said his performance was “one of the funniest they had ever witnessed.”

“Greg delivers with observations on topics such as technical support lines, monotonous business meetings, acronyms, “frequently” asked questions, e-commerce, cell phone addiction and that annoying guy in every office who always sends two word e-mails! By the end of Greg’s show, you’ll see how “efficient” tools are actually rendering us inefficient. More importantly, your employees will leave feeling motivated and willing to chuckle when technology rears its ugly head in the workplace!”

“Unlike many humorous speakers, Greg researches every audience and customizes material so no two shows are alike! Combining inoffensive comedy with lightning fast ad-lib skills, Greg takes his audiences on hilarious tours through their work environments.”

“A former NBC television reporter, Greg has numerous national television appearances to his credit and has shared the concert stage with the likes of Celine Dion, Jay Leno and LeAnn Rimes. In early 2005 Greg launched a separate corporate show featuring a drop-dead impersonation of Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, complete with makeup designed by Academy award-winning makeup artist Kevin Haney.”

Greg Schwem and Comedy With a Byte: Together, they are good for business!

For more information on Greg Schwem contact Brooks International at 303-825-8700.

Keynote speaker, Howard Putnam is scheduled to give a 90 minute speech for a Denver Business Association’s Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. There will be over 700 executives and professionals in the audience focused on corporate growth at this impressive conference. This Denver Business Association is a premier association for and about professionals involved in corporate growth, corporate development and mergers and acquisitions. With outstanding speakers such as Howard Putnam involved, the conference will deliver engaging content about all aspects of organic growth.

“As the former CEO of Southwest and Braniff Airlines, Howard Putnam is a veteran of one of the most volatile industries in today’s business world. He played an essential role in developing Southwest into the only airline to produce a profit in every quarter over the course of 25 years. He was also successful in leading Braniff International through the rigors of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This experience provides the foundation of Putnam’s work as a keynote speaker, author, and consultant. In these roles, and as summarized in his book, “The Winds of Turbulence,” he shares his insights into such essential corporate concerns as leadership, customer service, change and transformation, crisis management, and ethics. His personal story is exemplary, too. He grew up on a farm in Iowa, where he first learned to fly in his father’s old Piper Cub. He entered the airline business at the bottom, as a baggage handler at Midway Airport, in Chicago, and rose to the highest levels of the industry. The energy and warmth of those early years on the farm come through in his presentations, which now reflect the knowledge, experience, and wisdom of a distinguished business professional. “

“Howard Putnam is the former CEO of Southwest and Braniff Airlines and Group VP Marketing for United Airlines. Howard is a business and motivational speaker, author, consultant, commentator, and online mentor on Leadership, Customer Service, Change, Transformation and Ethics.”

“Today, he is also Co-founder and Chairman in 1998 of AIR, Aircraft Interior Resources in Houston.”

For more information on Howard Putnam contact Brooks International at 303-825-8700.

Devon Harris will give an inspiring 60 minute keynote speech to school-age children and faculty of a school that will concentrate on health, nutrition, and exercise. The main objective of this event is to promote healthy eating, exercise, and an overall healthy lifestyle. The school that Devon will be speaking to won an award and that award included Devon’s keynote address. Pepperidge Farms is sponsoring this wonderful event and everyone involved is extremely excited.

“From the slums of Kingston, Jamaica to the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, England; from a barefoot boy’s dream of winning a track race to a young man’s membership on his country’s first Olympic bobsled team, Devon’s inspiring tale of personal triumph over adversity and the uplifting story behind Jamaica’s first Winter Olympic team will captivate your audience.”

“So engaging was the story of the misfit band of athletes from the tropical island of Jamaica at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, that it served as the basis for the hit Disney movie, “Cool Runnings.” While the movie captured the heart and soul of a team that didn’t know the meaning of the word “impossible,” the personal story of Devon Harris is a testament of one man’s refusal to accept the limitations placed on him by birth or society.”

“Born on Christmas Day 1964, the greatest gift Devon ever received was the belief that a positive attitude and a “never−say−die” philosophy would carry him farther than a sense of injustice and a heart filled with anger. Devon also learned at an early age that one can either spill tears of laughter or tears of rage when faced with life’s many obstacles.”

“When not bringing his captivating message of inspiration and hope to audiences across the globe, Devon serves as an ambassador for Right to Play, an athlete−driven, humanitarian nonprofit organization using sport and play to enhance child development and build community capacity for youth in refugee camps and disadvantaged communities throughout the world.”

For more information on Devon Harris contact Brooks International at 303-825-8700.

AC Green delivered a wonderful keynote address for an organization’s Annual Fundraiser Banquet whose goal is to reduce homelessness. In addition, AC graciously did a Meet and Greet and signed autographs for the audience which consisted of over 500 business luminaries. The fundraiser was a huge success and AC brought great energy and charisma to the event.

“On November 20, 1997, A.C. Green (Forward for the Los Angeles Lakers) became the NBA’s new Iron Man. By breaking the all-time “most consecutive games by an NBA player” (907 consecutive games), Green has become the NBA version of baseball’s Cal Ripken, Jr.

“Playing through injury and illness, Green’s dedication, determination and consistency have proven him to be one of the hardest working players in the NBA. His “never give up” attitude was demonstrated in a nationally televised game against New York. When going for a rebound, J.R. Reid threw a vicious elbow and knocked his teeth out. Instead of retaliating, and without missing a beat, Green simply picked up his teeth and continued to play with his teeth in hand until time-out was called.”

“A.C. Green has won three NBA Championship rings (1987, 1988, 2000), and has appeared in five NBA Finals (all with the Lakers). In February of 1996, Green scored his 10,000th career point making him one of 10 active players to reach 10,000 points and 7,000 rebounds.”

“In addition to his athletic ability, A.C. Green has shown tremendous commitment to the community. His heart is dedicated to working with youth, which led him to start the A.C. Green Youth Foundation to help young people build self-esteem, character, and to teach moral and ethical principles in order to help them make responsible decisions.”

For more information on AC Green contact Brooks International at 303-825-8700.