The Good Life Rules: Eight Keys to Being Your Best at Work and at Play is his latest book, and is published by McGraw-Hill. He is also the author of three professional development audio programs, How to Build a Better You, How to Build a Complete Sales Person, and How to Build a Purpose Guided Life as well as being the co-author of the book Becoming the Obvious Choice which has sold over 200,000 copies. Bryan is also the host of the “Build a Better You” Radio Show on Dallas/Fort Worth’s premier Radio Station, WBAP 820 AM.

At all of his events, he continually stresses the importance of keeping your professional life and personal life in balance. Bryan practices what he teaches when he says that he goes home to his most important job: being an involved and dedicated husband and father. Bryan and his wife Margaret have three children: Nicole, Johnathan, and Zachary.

 TOPICS:

• COACHING UP
• PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
• MASTERING PROFESSIONAL SALESMANSHIP
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• TEAM BUILDING
• TIME MANAGEMENT
• GOAL SETTING
• NEGOTIATION SKILLS
• THE GOOD LIFE RULES

FIVE  REASONS WHY – You Will Want To Hear Julie Ziglar Norman

• As Zig Ziglar’s daughter she carries a name that means inspiration, entertainment and Wisdom!  Entertainment and Wisdom! You will receive tools you can use   immediately and  have lots of fun along the way!
• Julie is transparent about her life “Growing Up Ziglar” and shares  hilarious and poignant stories about being raised by the most positive man  in America!
• You will remember what she says! Julie knows you can only use what you  remember and one of her great strengths is making her message memorable.
• Julie’s Dad taught her the importance of becoming the right kind of person before you can be successful.  She lived half of her adult life before she understood what that meant.    Her goal as a speaker is to help others get it faster than she did!
• Julie presents quality, life-changing, action-promoting content with a passion that transforms dreams into achievement.

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Julie Ziglar Norman is the youngest daughter of world renowned motivational and inspirational Author and Speaker Zig Ziglar and his wife Jean. She has been her father’s editor for over 18 years and since September 2007   Julie and her father have spoken on the theme of their coauthored book Embrace the Struggle, Living Life on Life’s Terms, to over a million individuals at Get Motivated seminars across America.  She is also a winner of the coveted Guideposts Writers Workshop contest.

Julie is an inspiring speaker in her own right and her highly transparent and intimate style of communication has earned her the privilege of being called her father’s daughter. She speaks regularly to corporations, direct selling organizations and nonprofits. Her speeches on being the kind of person who is capable of and ready for happiness and success, and on embracing and overcoming struggles are peppered with lively, unforgettable stories of growing up with the most motivated father in America.

Her background in service, business management, corporate and direct sales allows her to motivate the business world.   Julie’s topsey‐turvey life and her unique experience of being raised by America’s Motivator has given her a perspective on life that keeps audiences laughing, crying, relating and learning, as well as her experience as a wife, mother, step-parent and grandmother, enable her to relate well to just about everyone!

She is comfortable speaking to a small group of 25 or a venue of 25,000. Her unique experience of being raised by the motivators’ motivator has given her a perspective on life and work that keeps her audiences laughing, crying and taking notes. Continuing her father’s Legacy of Encouragement is an honor and a privilege that Julie never expected or sought but her willingness to accept the challenge is inspiring audiences in America and abroad. Her vibrant style of delivery, her honest and transparent assessment of life, and her willingness to share intimate details of personal failures, as well as personal triumphs, has made her a popular crowd favorite.

As her famous father once did, Julie has shared the platform with greats like General Colin Powell, Rudy Giuliani, President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, Dr. Robert Schuller, Howard Putnam, Joe Montana, Lou Holtz, Steve Forbes, Sarah Palin, Goldie Hawn, Bill Crosby and many others.

Julie lives in the sleepy little town of Alvord, Texas with her beloved husband of 28 years, Jim Norman. They have four children and twelve grandchildren.

TOPICS:

Entertainment – People learn best when they are attentive and in a good mood.  That’s why I tell lots of true stories that people love to hear about my life growing up Ziglar.  There is a great curiosity about what it’s like being the daughter of the greatest motivational speaker in the world and I give people an unvarnished account of hilarious stories that involve Dad.

Inspiration - Life is a difficult process to navigate.  All of us make mistakes, fall on hard times and struggle with fear about our finances, our relationships, our jobs, our families, and our futures.  I know how important inspiration is because I have faced and walked through many challenges in my own life.  When I speak, I make every attempt to inspire people to become the kind of person they need to be to achieve and maintain the success they want in all areas of their lives.

Real Tools People Can Use NOW – Life is an endless string of daily choices that determine the results we will get tomorrow.  People need the power to make the right choices in life and I give people the tools they need to make those right choices.  Right choices flow from becoming the right kind of person and I have learned the hard way what that really means.

You can never be too careful when protecting yourself or your possessions while living in the world of today.  Speaker Mark Dawson, of the Underwood Speakers Bureau, will tell you how to best go about preventing yourself from becoming the next victim of theft or violence.  Having spent seven years on the Plano Police Department’s SWAT Team, as well as 26 years as a firearms instructor, Mark’s leadership and experience will provide you with knowledge and insight into today’s critical crime topics including:

1. Identity theft
2. Personal safety
3. Burglary and theft
4. Workplace violence

By interjecting humor into his training sessions as well as stories from his personal experience, you are guaranteed to enjoy yourself while learning the best crime prevention tactics you need to know.

Dallas Speakers Bureau Underwood Speakers can make your conference “one to remember” by providing keynote speakers, MC’s, breakout session presenters, luncheon speakers, coaching for your leadership and just plain old facilitation of your meetings or gatherings. The Underwood Speakers Bureau has a perfect fit for all your presentation needs!

Are you having difficulty spreading the word about your business?  Underwood Speakers Bureau presenter Jeff Klein has mastered the art of generating referrals and is willing to share his secrets with you.  Use his proven techniques to perfect your “30 second commercial” and experience what it takes to start seeing in increase in success.

Jeff has been helping businesses craft and communicate their messages for over 20 years. His creativity and enthusiasm can help anyone in sales improve the results they generate from business networking.

“We all know someone that goes to a networking event on a regular basis.  People need to know the skills to maximize that time.  If they implement some of the things that I teach them, they will be much more successful.”
– Jeff Klein

Other topics Jeff speaks about includes Identifying Your Target Customer, Product vs. Commodity, and Referral vs. Prospects.

Dallas Speakers Bureau Underwood Speakers can make your conference “one to remember” by providing keynote speakers, MC’s, breakout session presenters, luncheon speakers, coaching for your leadership and just plain old facilitation of your meetings or gatherings. The Underwood Speakers Bureau has a perfect fit for all your presentation needs!

Some salesmen are born, some are made, and some are self-made. Chuck Bauer qualifies as all three. Born in Southern California, Chuck’s early years were influenced by his mother, the pilot and entrepreneur business woman. Inspired by her example and his father’s consideration for others, Chuck was well on his way to a successful life. When Chuck was fifteen, his mother died suddenly and tragically.  That event taught Chuck the value of self-reliance, and created a young man who was determined to make it on his own. From that day forth, Chuck educated himself by emulating the best and modeling the behavior of the most successful persons he knew who had achieved their success with integrity. After an early career as an EMT and then as a Law Enforcement Officer, Chuck realized he could be of more service to himself and others in the business world.

Moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico Chuck excelled as a sales professional with a local Nissan dealership. After observing the best of the best in sales, Chuck applied their skills and placed first in sales figures for 59 of the 60 months he worked there. His clients came from referrals and return customers. It wasn’t long before the main office learned of this exceptional salesman and requested his presence in training other sales professionals at the local and national level.

As his reputation grew, he became a training and sales advisory expert for a large, international electronics company. Seeking another challenge, he became a featured speaker for the first 24 hour television network devoted to personal development, “The People’s Network” in Dallas, Texas. From there, it was a natural segue to concentrating on personal development and sales presentations training in over two cities a week, coast to coast. Presenting seminars, providing keynote speeches and training sessions, Chuck has shared the stage with General Norman Schwarzkopf, Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracey, Rhonda Britten, Nido Qubein, and Jim Rohn among other nationally acclaimed speakers.

By the late nineties, Chuck was dividing his time between his sales consulting company and his position as Vice President of Sales for a national merger and acquisition company overseeing 80 sales personnel nationally. Responding to increasing requests from clients and associates, Chuck left his position at the merger and acquisitions company to devote all of his considerable energy, experience and passion to his life’s purpose: increasing the sales figures for each and every one of his clients, be they individuals, small business, or large corporations.

A member of the National Speakers Association, Coach University, CoachVille and Attraction University, Chuck’s marketing expertise and knack for building major technology-based infrastructures support sales and staff services for a wide variety of individuals and companies.   Results oriented, Chuck delivers interactive, high-impact speeches, consultations, seminars and workshops.

A published author, Chuck’s work has been featured in numerous business and sales-related magazines and websites. A licensed instrument rated private pilot, an expert bass fisherman, a disciplined body builder and  mountain biker, Chuck and his two spoiled cats,  “Elvis” and “Isabella” reside in Dallas, Texas.

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TOPICS:

TOPICS

MANAGING SIDEWAYS: Influencing Your Scope of Reach

In today’s matrixed and flattened organizations, it becomes necessary to manage sideways across your scope of reach. Participants will recognize the urgency of influencing others to get work done so they can focus on their roles and responsibilities. End result is to work collaboratively together in a more timely and efficient manner.

OPTIMAL TEAM TRAINING: Coaching High Performing Teams

The participants will use tools to identify team dysfunctions, coach individuals and teams toward high performance, determine teaming stages of development and work out a coaching plan for reaching specific goals and objectives. Each person will be given a CD of the tools for future use.

PRESENTATION SKILLS

Imagine yourself as the audience rather than as the participant, and you quickly will be reminded that these are the essentials to effective presentations. With laser-like accuracy, this training nails down the competencies that are vital for sales presentations, speeches, business meeting facilitation and media interviews.

TEAM BUILDING THROUGH PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

Building relationships will provide the spark to becoming a more effective leader and team member. In energized fashion, learn your own work behavioral style and discover how to resolve workplace conflict efficiently. Learn to improve your relationships by focusing first on improving morale, increasing productivity and respecting others’ business philosophies.

This powerful workshop gives participants a common language on which to base conversations. By inviting issues to surface that inhibit productive, synthesized work from being done, what you’ll find in the end is that you’ve fostered an environment for long-term trust relationships. It’s only in such a community that “silos” are banished and collaboration takes shape.

PROFESSIONALISM: AN IMAGE OF EXCELLENCE

How long does it take to make a first impression? (You may never get a second chance!)

In the throes of our hyper-paced business environment, those who practice the simple skill of projecting the right image for the situation at hand will quickly and effectively position themselves for success. In the spirit of what is expected and respected in the marketplace today, this program is an important session on understanding the “psychology of image.”  Professionals across all levels of the organization will acquire skills necessary to separate themselves in complimentary and powerful ways.

THE FINE ART OF BUSINESS ENTERTAINING

There is nothing more awkward-and more personally threatening-than not knowing what to do next in a social situation. We’ve all been there…the pregnant pauses that seem to intimidate even the most conversational person, being wary to determine the appropriate tip for a service-provider, hoping the person to whom you were recently introduced doesn’t remember your name either. And the list goes on. This program provides detailed explanations for handling even the toughest social scenario.

CORPORATE PROTOCOL

What is the key to living the Golden Rule in the marketplace? It’s an understanding that gracious behavior gets you much further than the old authoritative “my way or the highway” attitude. In addition to increasing managerial effectiveness, having a thorough knowledge of business protocol and interpersonal communication skills builds trust relationships inside and outside the organization. ]]> http://underwoodspeakers.com/2010/11/08/valerie-sokolosky/feed/ 0 http://underwoodspeakers.com/2010/10/29/michelle-prince/ http://underwoodspeakers.com/2010/10/29/michelle-prince/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:34:53 +0000 kunderwood http://underwoodspeakers.com/?p=305

Michelle Prince is the Best-Selling Author of the book “Winning in Life Now…How to Break Through to a Happier You!” She has been endorsed by and worked for some of the most influential, successful motivational teachers and authors in the industry, including Zig Ziglar.

Michelle Prince has embraced personal development, goal-setting and the desire to improve her life since the age of 18. Michelle has taken that knowledge to transform not only her own life; but the lives of millions of people who want to break through to a life of greatness.

Aside from being an author, Michelle is a sought after motivational speaker, one-on-on mentor and radio show host on the “Winning In Life Now Radio Show”. She owns her own company, Prince Performance Group as well as her own publishing company, Performance Publishing.

Michelle’s style is one who can see your greatness and help you manifest that into action. She will help you to reach higher and go farther with her support and encouragement along the way. Whether you need to be pushed, pulled, inspired, challenged or left alone, Michelle knows just the right steps to help you keep moving toward achieving your goals.

Highlights of Michelle’s book “Winning in Life Now”

• Find your passion in life, what is it that comes easy to you or interests, you more than other people.
• Believe that you have the power to achieve your goals
• Abolish negative self-talk that may be holding you back
• Embrace the uniqueness that is within you
• Overcome stress by balancing priorities in your life
• Banish worry
• Live each day as if it might be your last
• Motivate you to take action now

Topics:

Living Your Life With Purpose: The “Living a Life of Passion & Purpose Now” presentation will help you to live a life full of more happiness, peace, joy, success, and self-satisfaction.

The Power of Belief: This presentation will enable you to overcome obstacles that are keeping you from achieving your goals so you can begin living the life of your dreams.

Overcoming Procrastination & Take Action Now: Michelle Prince will teach you how to overcome procrastination for good which will lead you to a life of greatness! Life is too short to put off living your dreams!  Don’t procrastinate….TAKE ACTION NOW!

Personal Performance Goals: Join Michelle Prince to learn how to accept responsibility, take control and make a commitment for your personal goals and discover how simple it can be to design any future you desire!  This interactive workshop will guide you through designing your life for success and help you define your Personal Performance Goals.

Testimonials:

“I felt I had been given a jewel when I heard you at the Women’s Prosperity Network Expo in Coral Springs, FL in late October. Of course I always listen to the message, but this time the Messenger was the very essence of the Message. Your sincerity, clarity, compassion, strength and integrity shine - and you touch hearts.  I moved to Hong Kong in November and yours was the only self-help book I brought with me. I am using it as an inspirational modus operandi and as a platform from which to launch my business here in January.” Magda Garshol

“Feedback about your presentation was tremendous. There were high expectations of you and you most definitely surpassed them big-time.”  Bob Burg

“I have been meaning to contact you to tell you how amazing you were at the Prosperity Expo. You were captivating and moved me to tears quite a few times.  You were so real and genuine it was so powerful.  I was so proud of you.  Congratulations on your success!”   Fay Hassall

“Michelle, you were an extraordinary, impassioned and elegant speaker at the Women’s Prosperity Conference.  I enjoyed your talk and got much from it, bought your book and CD.” Kathy McCall

“THANK YOU.  It was a great pleasure to hear you speak and be present as you presented your story and your life journey…   I am enjoying reading your book. I am glad that I purchased it. I look forward to ongoing correspondence with you. I see you as someone who bridges the ordinary and the extraordinary very well and has a warm heart about it.” Ben Malley

Debbie Gore is a speaker, chef and author who shares her culinary knowledge.  The entertaining and interactive presentation guide listeners to better health and well-being.

Debbie was a fashion buyer for Fortune 500 companies which included Dillard’s Department Stores, A Pea in the Pod and Viacom Entertainment. Each company helped her develop skills and prepare her to pursue her true passion of a culinary and speaking career. She has authored two cookbooks called Good Friends Great Tastes, managed culinary schools and served as the Director of Culinary Services for an international high-tech oven company.

TOPICS:

What are seven life ingredients that you need for your work/family life? (Will actually prepare an example meal during the presentation)

What are 3 improvements I can make in my life? What 3 things can I delegate?

To connect to others more effectively: Turn your marketing outward. Learn about the customer while sharing what you need to in order to accomplish you goals. (FORM)

Ask about Family

Ask about Organizations that are important to them-

Ask about their Recreation-

Share your Message-

Scott Odom has about becoming a professional athlete.  At the age of fourteen and first day of high school, he was diagnosed with osteocarcoma (Bone Cancer). Scott then chose to have his leg amputated to not only save his life, but to also return to playing sports.

After defeating cancer, he returned to high school baseball and was a pitcher on the team.  One game he stacked up eleven strikeouts against Stephenville.  After high school, Scott still had that passion of being the athlete he so long dreamed of.  He remained very active in playing basketball daily even though he was unable to play in college.

When he asked around about if there was amputee basketball of some kind, he was told there was no such thing.  The only thing there was wheelchair basketball or track and field with the Paralympics.  He tried the track and field events for a bit but knew this was not where his heart was at.  He wanted to play basketball.

With the drive and determination, Scott has been trying to start the first “stand up” amputee basketball league.  His plan is to make amputee basketball into a national tour that travels around playing basketball and raises money for different charities.

Scott has found five other guys that are amputee’s, with his same passion for basketball.  He has formed a team and now their dream is to share their message with all ages.  Especially the kids from elementary through Jr. High who are going through struggles, peer pressure, bullying, looking different, different ethnic challenges, etc.   He wants to let them know all things are possible.

Scott has also written a book about his experience with cancer.  The book is entitled “I Lost My Leg, Not My Dream.”

Testimonials:

“My school recently had the blessing of hosting an Amp 1 Basketball assembly for our students. What an amazing opportunity for our kids!  Scott and his team mates had the students so excited. My campus is a low socioeconomic school with kids struggling to find positive role models in their lives. Amp 1 not only taught our kids about self esteem, bullying, respect and body image… They gave our kids hope. They also showed our children that no matter what happens in life that they can be successful. What an inspiring and amazing group of men! I would be happy to speak with anyone regarding our experience and provide further reference if needed.”    Nicole Hammons, Brock Elementary

“We have many presentations at the junior high but this was one of the best.  Between the discussion of positive body image and self esteem and the way friends change and how difficult that can be, this was a perfect assembly for our students. Scott Odom did a great job!”    Pat Arslanian, Mattituck Junior High School Teacher

“I was very impressed with the inspirational talk Scott Odom gave the Jr. High students. He served as an excellent role model for students who are confronted with seemingly dire circumstances. He overcame them and by his coming to schools today he is encouraging students to pursue their dreams.  What an excellent program! What a terrific game!”    Jeanne Fallot, Mattituck Junior High School

TOPICS:

• Never giving up regardless of the odds
• Don’t be quick to judge others
• It’s not how you look, but what’s in your heart
• Always follow your heart
• Don’t let others tell you, you can’t do something

Jennifer Griffin is on a new path in life. Formally a paralegal, she suffered a severe blood infection in March 2007. Due to the loss of blood and oxygen from the infection, the end result was the loss of all four of her limbs. However, keeping true to her spirit, and having always been an active sportswoman, Jennifer immediately began to focus on how she could turn this into something that would help others by sharing her life experience and changing the end result. She founded The P.L.A.Y. Foundation (Positive Living for Active Youth), which inspires amputee youth to live an active lifestyle through sports, music and art. Her attitude and dedication of finding humor, purpose and positive outlets in difficult times will bring you to new levels of strength.  She is also a frequent writer on her blog www.getwelljen.blogspot.com.  She has been featured several times in The Dallas Morning News, CBS 11 local News as well as other news articles and books.  Jennifer is a wife to her husband, Nick, and step-mom to 11-year-old Matthew and is currently writing a book.

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS:

Publications:

The Dallas Morning News – January 12, 2008 & May 28, 2009 (links below)

1/12 Article: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/localnews/columnists/sblow/stories/011308dnmetblow.612ee9.html

5/28 Article: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/localnews/columnists/sblow/stories/DN-blow_28met.ART.Central.Edition1.507963d.html

CBS 11 Local News cast (Karen Borta) – June 22, 2009

Article: http://cbs11tv.com/local/Jennifer.Griffin.Positive.2.1055560.html

Links & Numbers: P.L.A.Y. is also linked to CBS website as a resource

Dallas Thrive Magazine (Children’s Magazine): November 1, 2009

Park Cities People – May 3, 2007 & July 24, 2008

Books:

*Thrive Don’t Simply Survive by Karol Ladd (Howard publication). Karol shares Jennifer’s story through an entire chapter.

* The Gospel of Joy by Amanda Gore (self publication). Amanda shares Jennifer’s story through the book.

TOPICS:

Overcoming obstacles is 90% mental

Lack of Body Image should be The New Black

Awareness of what amputees go through on a daily basis.

How to teach children about differences