April 2006 Showcase Review

Featured Showcase Speakers
	Tim McCormick: Tim's motivational message focuses on the belief that NBA stands for Never Be Average and during his ten year NBA career, he learned that success is available to everyone that is willing to make the commitment to excellence.			Dave Horsager: David Horsager is a fresh voice of truth. He is direct. He is funny. And, he is an award-winning speaker who shares powerful ideas while amazing and impacting audiences worldwide.
	Charlie Wittmack: OnMay 22, 2003, Charlie became the first, and only, Iowan to climb to the highest point on earth, the summit of Mount Everest. Charlie challenges his audiences to identify the “Everest” in their lives.			Jerry Carroll: Jerry harvests a bumper crop of high hilarity, in his fast-paced high energy show about his life and times with a distinct southern flair and accent.
	Richard Hadden: Richard helps organizations improve business results by virtue of having a focused, fired-up, and capably led workforce. He is co-author of Contented Cows Give Better Milk: The Plain Truth About Employee Relations and Your Bottom Line.			Lyp-Schtick: Lyp-Schtick is a live interactive entertainment troupe. Each performance is completely different as each show is based on audience suggestions, and sometimes, their participation.
	Jeff Havens: This former English teacher will have you in stitches - not literally, of course - with a clean, intelligent performance that will have you laughing and learning at the same time.			Ann Ulrich: As a leading expert BOLD! strategist and award-winning business owner, Ann Ulrich is a recognized leader in roles from rookie to executive, from the runway to the board room.
	Juli Burney: Whether she is presenting a motivational speech or headlining a comedy club, Juli Burney is a well seasoned performer!			James Malinchak: James is a highly recognized leader in the business community and is well-prepared to motivate, educate, and energize your next business meeting and all those who attend.
	Cathy Newton: Cathy Newton helps professionals take on challenge, improve performance and regain energy through purposeful risk taking.

Thank you to everyone who attended the speakers showcase in April. With close to 100 attendees, we had a jam packed room full of laughter, learning, and lots of energy.

Click here to view some photos from this exciting event!

James Malinchak kicked off the morning with his message on why everyone needs a little motivation daily. Ann Ulrich shared why we need to be BOLD! in our personal and professional lives. Tim McCormick, the 7 foot tall NBA basketball player, slam dunked some great ideas on how his experiences on the court can apply to our lives. Dave Horsager wowed us with his magical illusions and taught us how to earn people’s trust. With lots of audience participation, LypSchtick Improvisation Productions amazed everyone with their ability to think quickly on their feet. They even set the scene for the big surprise! With everyone’s help, we celebrated Juli Burney's 50th Birthday with cake, balloons, and noise makers!

Comedian Jeff Havens started off the second part of the morning with his comical insights into the English vocabulary. Even though he wasn’t first on program, Charlie Wittmack was the first Iowan to climb Mt Everest. After a thrilling trek up Mount Everest, we listened to former Kansas City Chief's cheerleader Cathy Newton give us the tools we needed to reduce stressful moments. Richard Hadden, author of “Contented Cows Give the Best Milk”, shared techniques on how to keep your employees happy. Lastly, Jerry Carroll summarized the morning events with his unique, hilarious and insightful observations. The showcase had something for everyone, and everyone was really something!

If you would like more information on any of the showcase speakers, please click on their name or email me at angela@speakernow.com for more information.