2012 Speakers
Tim Gard, International
www.TimGard.com
Creating Changes & Life Balance through Humor
Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE is a drop-dead funny, laugh-out-loud humorist, who consistently delivers a rejuvenating, and immediately applicable message that teaches audiences to enhance productivity and enthusiasm in both professional and personal encounters! While he does not think of himself as a comedian, Tim dedicates himself to using humor as a way to look at life a little differently… He calls this a Comic Vision®.
As a leading and recognized authority in stress reduction through humor, Tim speaks at over 100 events each year, from Sioux City to Singapore. Having authored and co-authored 4 books, Tim is a frequent guest on TV and radio talk shows discussing his keynote speeches, facilitation and consulting experience, as well as marketing his own line of stress buster reminders: Tim’s Tools®!
Receiving the CPAE (Council of Peers Award for Excellence) designation in 2011 and being inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, Tim is now in the top one percent of the top one percent of his industry! Awarded by industry peers, the CPAE is based on exemplary skill and talent in material, style, experience, delivery, image, professionalism and communication. Tim is also a member of the National Speakers Association and holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Designation. Audiences around the world cheer and applaud when they hear the name Tim Gard!
Developing a Comic Vision
See reality and share the fun of it with laughter, good humor, and through the lens of your Comic Vision®! Portraying the daily (and often overwhelming) challenges found in these hectic times, Tim Gard offers his humorous and powerfully effective approach to stress-diffusion and frustration-eradication! Re-awaken your fancy for fun and contagiously innocent mischief, while you enjoy looking at the challenges of life through Tim’s eyes. Let Tim show you how to use ordinary items in extraordinary ways and neutralize life’s stressors.
“We cannot always control the things that happen around us, but we can certainly control our perception of those things when we develop, use and share our progress-oriented Comic Vision.” — Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE
Elaine Doll-Dunn
www.EDollgottarun.com
Mentor ~ Motivational Speaker ~ Marathon Runner
Ranch girls learn early that they can do anything. From topping a horse to turning a cow—then helping put dinner on the table when the cowboying is done. From this background the passion for living every moment and for sharing the power within has grown a career in education and a mission of empowerment for women of all ages.
Mrs. Doll-Dunn was born seventy-four years ago in a small town in Nebraska. Shortly after, her family moved very shortly to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation near Wakapala, SD. The boundless prairie is a good place to get to know one’s self; here she herded sheep, rounded up cattle, and basked in the South Dakota sun until she graduated from Buffalo High School and subsequently Black Hills Teacher’s College Education and adventure have been Elaine’s life; her passion for fitness has taken her on some interesting journeys; Panama, Kilimanjaro, Siberia and Devil’s Tower to name a few. Mrs. Doll-Dunn has taught for 33 years; every age group, every subject, from elementary to university…and she still gets the biggest thrill out of “Ah ha!” from any age student Elaine has 7 children, completed 3 advanced degrees, ran 118 marathons, and has 42,800 career-running miles and authored 4 books. In 2005, she launched an all-women’s marathon, Leading Ladies Marathon, one of only two in the nation, a challenging vehicle for self-discovery.
Life is a marathon… So Double Tie Your Shoes
There’s some up-hill, some down-hill, sudden curves and sneaky speed bumps, all calculated to bring out the best or worst in us. But being fit is the key to navigating the course, and getting fit is part of the fun. Fitness of mind and body is our right and our obligation, the pursuit of happiness lies in the courage to live, the patience to persist, and the tenacity to “take it on”. This presentation addresses where we are, where we want to go and how to get there. With a balance of humor, hints, harangue, and homily, learn how to put yourself first and give others permission to do the same by powerful role modeling and living the life you were meant to live.
Steve Gilliland
www.SteveGilliland.com
Entertaining. Inspiring. Real.
Steve Gilliland is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in North America. Recognized by his peers as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian, his appeal transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation. Steve’s interactive and entertaining style helps audiences connect and relate as he shows them how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships and their lives. Steve has the distinction of speaking in all 50 states and in 15 countries. As one newspaper stated, “Steve is what happens when the humor of Ron White collides with the inspiration of Zig Ziglar.”
Steve is a distinguished CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), and has also been recognized by Who’s Who for speakers and business professionals.
Steve launched his full-time speaking career and built a multimillion-dollar company on the same philosophy he expounds to his audiences: “If you continually learn more about your company, your industry, your customer and yourself, you will always be a leader. You will be purpose-driven rather than process-driven, and you will make a difference.”
In addition to his brilliant speaking career, Steve is an accomplished author. His book Enjoy The Ride™ has been on the publisher’s best seller list for five consecutive years. He was named Author of the Year in 2010.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, now residing in Mocksville, North Carolina, Steve travels the world. He graduated from Butler High School (PA) and received his bachelor’s degree from Grove City College (PA). He is a proud grandpa, devoted father of four boys and a loving husband to his wife, Diane. Steve learned great compassion for people and a commitment to a hard-work and balanced-life ethic at the knee of his highly principled Christian mother and stepfather. Whether Steve is speaking at an event, writing about current issues that impact people or leading his own employees, he is not just a person who challenges people to change, he motivates them to do so.
Enjoy the Ride™
Through humor and reality-tested techniques; Steve Gilliland reveals the way to face conflicting demands in an unforgiving business environment that keeps getting tougher. From the beginning when he shows people how to ignite their passion, to the end with his compelling challenge to never lose your focus, he releases an “explosion of enthusiasm” that is absolutely contagious. This keynote speech will challenge you personally and professionally. It is simple and easy to grasp — yet profound! Fasten your seatbelt and hold on as one of North America’s premier speakers outlines a roadmap for success and shows you how to Enjoy The Ride™.
Tim Sanders
www.TimSanders.com
People-centric Business Expert
Tim Sanders speaks for strong business relationships, both internal and external. “Get them right,” he says, “and you’ll grow your business during good and bad times alike.”
His relevant point of view makes him one of the most in demand speakers on the conference
and convention circuit. His expertise, and deep research capabilities make him an indispensable consultant to some of the biggest brands in the world. His Los Angeles based company, Deeper Media, conducts research on business trends, new media and human behavior.
Tim has valuable experience in cutting edge businesses, sales and marketing. He’s weathered the quality movement as well as the dotcom crash and emerged with precious insight. He was the Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo! and later their Leadership Coach. Prior to these senior positions Tim created and led the Yahoo! ValueLab, an in-house “think tank” which delivered futuristic insight on technology and human behavior. He was an early member of Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner’s broadcast.com, the most successful opening day IPO in history.
His first book, Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business and Influence Friends is a New York Times and international business best seller, translated in a dozen languages. It stresses the importance of knowledge sharing, networking and compassion. His follow up, The Likeability Factor, explains the concept of emotional talent and the importance of creating an engaging experience. It was the basis for a PBS Special, produced by leading affiliate WQED.
His newest book, Saving The World At Work, examines the external relationship between a business, its people and society. It makes a strong business case for CSR and sustainability
being at the top of a company’s strategic agenda. The book was named as one of the top 30 business books of 2008 by Executive Soundview.
Born in Clovis, New Mexico. He attended Loyola Marymount University and studied in the graduate school of communications at the University of Arizona.
Too often, we approach business from a technological or financial sense and miss the bigger picture. Based on hundreds of thousands of pages of research, he offers bottom-line expertise with clear takeaway items for audiences.
The Power of One Person
One person, regardless of role or rank, can change the world. Business history is filled with stories of staffers, sales reps, mid-level managers and even factory workers that created change inside their company – which solved problems, created opportunities and inspired entire industries.
