Misc Personal Speaking

Selected Speaker Topics:

• Trust, Trustworthiness, Trust Habits™ – What is trust? How does it behave (through the 8 laws of trust)? What makes a person trusted by another person? How to form habits that change behaviors, build trust, and transform organizations.

Dr. Yoram Solomon is the author of The Book of Trust (now in 3rd edition, and the most comprehensive book ever written about trust), the book series Can I Trust You? and host of The Trust Show podcast. He has published 16 books, 22 patents, and was one of the creators of Wi-Fi and USB 3.0 technologies, for which he was dubbed “TI’s Great Innovator.” Dr. Solomon was named by Innovation Excellence as one of the Top 40 Innovation Bloggers,  and by Thinkers 360 as one of the top 20 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Culture.  He was a columnist at Inc. Magazine,  Innovation Excellence,  and other publications, where he published more than 300 articles.

Dr. Solomon holds a PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University, an MBA from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, an LLB from the Tel-Aviv University Law School, and an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering from Ort Singalovski College. He completed the executive Marketing Management Program at Stanford University and the Developing the Strategic Leader program at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) in Colorado Springs. Dr. Solomon is certified by CCL to administer the KEYS and SKILLSCOPE assessments and is an authorized provider of school board training by the Texas Education Agency.

He has founded several startups and sold a startup company in Silicon Valley. He has held various positions from General Manager of a $100m business unit in a Fortune 200 company to a Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Innovation, and to CEO.

Dr. Solomon is an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship at Southern Methodist University, and formerly at the University of Texas at Dallas.

A National Speakers Association Professional Speaker, he spoke in several different national and regional conferences, including the Human Resources Southwest Annual Conference, the Association for Strategic Planning National Conference, CDX Annual Conference, Meeting Planner International (MPI) Annual conference, and many more, to audiences in excess of 2,000, both in-person and virtually.

Yoram was the host of the first TEDxPlano in 2014, and spoke at TEDxOakLawn in 2018 and TEDxPlanoSeniorHS in 2022. His customers include a wide range of Fortune 500 companies as well as startups, for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations, in a broad spectrum of industries from technology to retail, healthcare, defense, and education. He served companies such as AT&T, Dannon, Amway, Texas Instruments, Medical City, and many more, who described his keynotes and workshops as transformative.

In 2015, he was elected to the Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees. Yoram served in the IDF 35th Airborne Paratrooper brigade and as a USAF CAP pilot and Aerospace Education Officer.

• Secrets of Fifty-Year Marriages – Practical keys to success from couples in my research on happy long-term relationships
• How I Hated College but Ended Up with a PhD – An encouraging message for parents and students who aren’t sure they’ll survive higher education.
• Resilience: Wisdom from The Greatest Generation – How the strengths of WWII and Depression-era survivors can inspire the rest of us in modern times.
• Flow: How to Find It and Keep It in your Work Life – Explore how to re-engage in your current career or figure out what you’ll do NEXT.

Kerin Groves is a professional counselor, career coach, educator, and researcher. She has over 25 years of experience in small businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, corporations, health care systems, and higher education. A lively and engaging speaker, Dr. Groves is an expert in human behavior and communication. Her specialty areas are aging, long-term relationships, lifelong career development, and positive psychology.

David Munson Speaks on These Topics:

• Get Real: A Positive Solution to Climate Change – This talk will revolutionize your understanding of the global climate issue. Adapting land management practices to a holistic and regenerative model, David lays out in plain words how industry and individuals can continue using oil and natural gas, but changes the game with his tangible program of remineralizing the soil and making the earth carbon negative.
• Critical years (0 to 3) and how to make them count for life – David shares his core competency on intervention and education of the very young (0 to 3) to make positive life changes that transform young lives.
• Real World Wealth Management – David brings 30 years of wealth management insight to offer audiences.
• Charitable Giving Works – David offers the experience of  20 years of foundation board membership to share with groups about how to integrate Charity into your business and your life.
• Not Your Grandfather’s Estate Planning – As the fourth generation of a successful family David knows how to do implement effective estate planning. He presents in way to overcome fear and intimidation.

David brings a life of varied business and personal experiences to speak with you. Having been successful and blessed with good fortune, he is devoted to helping his fellow man thru philanthropy and public speaking for causes he believes in. Foremost of these areas is intervention and education of the very young (0 to 3) to make positive life changes. Sharing the success story of Educational First Steps transforming young lives is a core topic. Sharing this story with a variety of groups offers practical tips for the parents and opportunities for charitable groups to help grow the program.

As he is the fourth generation of a successful family, he also is well educated to speak on multi-generational wealth generation and protection. Too often successful people don’t prepare their children for inheriting or being given substantial funds.   He brings firsthand knowledge of the ways and means to succeed and sustain. Luck, foresight, along with self-restraint are the keys to success for everyone. Wealth and wealth management are near universal topics for a variety of groups. He comes from a place of humility and gratitude to guide his speaking. Having worked and lived in many different environments, from the rose garden of the White House to the back of a hay hauling truck, he brings a full and complex life to his speeches.

With 18 years of service as a foundation board member, he can also speak definitely on charity management, trust creation and operation, as well as the joy of giving.

Check out David’s TV Show: Insights with David Munson Jr.

Selected Speaker’s Topics:

• Permission to Prosper in Questionable Economic Times
• 5 A’s in the Law of Attraction
• Master the Art of Networking
• Transitioning From an Employee to Entrepreneur Mindset
• ABC’s to Being a Successful Entrepreneur

Robert Butwin grew up in a family of successful businesspeople and self-made millionaires.  Early in his business life he made a crucial decision to leave behind all the “Country Club Smart” ways of his business upbringing and pursue the more personally satisfying financially secure profession of Network Marketing.  He entered the network marketing field on a part-time basis 35 years ago. After recognizing its potential and learning the ropes, he became a full-time network marketer. He is psychologically unemployable and has not worked a job since September 7, 1990.

Robert’s successful career has earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues throughout the profession.  He has been associated with several MLM firms and each time became one of their top income earners.

Robert is active in leadership roles with several organizations, including the Social Networking Association which is the industry’s professional organization.  In 2009 he was honored by being inducted into the MLMIA Hall of Fame.  He has been a contributing writer for many professional trade journals, is the author of the best-selling book Street Smart Networking and has produced many CD’s.  He has traveled to Europe and Asia many times sharing his insights and wisdom to help entrepreneurs accelerate their success.

Robert and his wife Bonnie live in the beautiful wine country of Northern California.  He walks his talk, living an incredible lifestyle that includes playing basketball most weekdays from 11 – 2 and spending time with his two grandsons.

Selected Topic Titles:

• Life Consequences: A Tale of Redemption – Ethan uses his own life story to illustrate the devastating consequences of mental health stigma and substance abuse, while spreading a message of accountability and self-care. Audiences learn valuable life lessons and be inspired to reflect on their choices and decisions.
• Pyramid of Purpose – Ethan walked a difficult path to find his purpose in life.  He has distilled his hard-learned lessons into an approachable framework for success. Audiences learn seven steps to get out of their own way, overcome obstacles, and channel their desires into achievements.
• Life CONsequences – This talk has been booked over 600 times in schools, universities, corporations, rehabilitation facilities, and prisons. Ethan captivates audiences with his story of adversity and his techniques for channeling desire into purposeful action.
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Promoting On-Campus Awareness and Intervention – Mental health and substance abuse issues often manifest before the age of 24, making early intervention critical for long-term success. Unfortunately, many students face these challenges unnoticed and untreated, which can lead to devastating consequences. The stigma surrounding diagnosis and treatment further lowers the likelihood of struggling students seeking help.
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Promoting Workplace Awareness and Intervention – New hires and come to their jobs with mental health and substance abuse issues. Early intervention is critical for long-term success. With proper training, the corporate community can learn to identify and intervene appropriately and save lives and contribute to the overall community.
• The 5 Keys 2 Student and Life Success – Ethan draws from his life experiences to inspire and motivate students. He teaches how implementing five simple keys into their daily lives can significantly improve academic performance, reduce absenteeism, and shape their futures as they desire.
• The 5 Keys 2 Success – Ethan draws from his life experiences to inspire and motivate. He teaches how implementing five simple keys into our daily lives can significantly improve performance, increase engagement, reduce presenteeism, and increase the company’s bottom line.

Ethan Fisher is a raw and passionate speaker who shares his story about his struggles, through the art of storytelling. He aims to discuss the importance of the choices and decisions we make in our daily lives. His story has been featured in numerous publications, best-selling leadership books, newspaper articles, podcasts, and radio and television shows, including HLN/CNN. His life’s mission is to assist others in their journey towards a better life. Ethan’s experiences became a catalyst for his devotion to inspiring others.  He has spoken in hundreds of cities, motivating, and engaging over 250,000 audience members in less than 10 years to take hold of their lives and pursue their dreams.

Speaker’s Full Profile Coming Soon

Selected Speaker Topics:

• How to Laugh to Keep From Crying: How to Parent Your Parents – “About 10 years ago my live-in Father-in-law developed dementia, at the same time my Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and unknown to me at that time my Father was in the early stages of Parkinson’s. I speak to caregivers and teach them, among other things, how to journal to deal with stress, etc. I share anecdotes and advice to help others who are Parenting their Parents, build and reinforce happy memories by remembering to find humor during an otherwise arduous and often overwhelming end of life journey.”
• Gardening Texas Style – As a Master Texas Gardener, Charlotte customizes this talk to each audience to educate and entertain about the variety of opportunities for gardening in the Lone Star State.

Charlotte Canion has been published in many magazines and several of her works are part of the Who Who’s in the Library of Congress in Washington DC.  “You Have To LAUGH To Keep From Crying/ How To Parent Your Parents” book is not only an Amazon Best Seller, but was awarded the BEST SELF-HELP in the State of Texas, which led to her interview on “Good Morning Texas”.  Canion was just awarded, Empowered Woman of the Year by IAOTP.  She has written several short stories that are part of “Short Stories by Texas Authors” and “Angels on Earth” magazine. Canion is a Host on Indie Beacon Radio, where she interviews fellow authors.  Power Magazine wrote a full-page article on Canion and she was on the cover of the “SPEAKERS and Continuing Education” magazine.  Advancing her knowledge, she has completed the National Senior Caregivers Certification and NSA’s Professional Speakers Academy.   Reading, learning and always listening to the other experts are tools that keep Canion one of the most sought-after speakers.  She has just completed a children’s book intitled “Charlie is Looking for a Mate” and  “SPARKS  Ignite Your Way To Success” is her latest collaborative book that is also an Amazon Best Seller. Her mother always told her to “Treat others the way you want to be treated” and that is how Canion lives her life.

Selected Speaking Topics:

• Seven Steps to Grow a Business Without Raising Capital – This talk is about overcoming financial challenges in business to create sustainable expansion and growth opportunities without necessarily having to raise capital.

Dr. Francis Mbunya holds a doctoral degree in Development Studies and is the author of bestselling book Skyrocket Your Business at Zero Cost. His professional background cuts across business development, project management and leadership development. Since 2007, Dr. Francis has been helping business leaders, young professionals, and individuals bridge the gap of financial limitations in business development. He is an international speaker and has won several awards and recognitions with some of the world’s top institutions including the United Nations and the National Geographic Society through his work and impact in community development. His goal is to leave every individual he meets more impactful and successful than he met them.

Speaker’s Selected Topics:

• You Don’t Have To Be a Born Leader, To Be a Leader – Anyone can be a leader if you have the desire to learn. It is with a keen awareness, ability to get uncomfortable, and getting the experience, which will help us build new skills and effect positive change.
• Seven Pivotal Moments That Lead To Personal Growth – Every career has moments when key lessons are learned we take on our journey with us. Here Steve shares the seven pivotal lessons that impacted who he is a leader. These are significant points every leader, whether new or experienced, will benefit from.
• A Competitive Advantage Few Can Complete With – Every business and individual are looking for an advantage over the competition. Products and processes can be duplicated. Leadership however, comes from within and is hard to duplicate. In this talk, Steve teaches the skills needed to engage employees and deliver high performance.
• Seven Leadership Qualities That Will Change Your Career – There are countless qualities in leadership that have been written about the world over. These seven qualities are foundational to every leader as we build our toolbox. In this talk, Steve drills down to why trust, empowerment, diversity, communication, employee engagement, motivation, and fun all matter.

Steve Reiner has been in corporate America for over 20 years. He has an MBA with a concentration in Finance and International Business from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale. Steve is married to his wife Blaise, and they have two sons, Graydon and Grant.

There were pivotal moments in his career that provided Steve with the opportunity to develop a style of leadership that people thrive in. He developed a way of leading people that creates a competitive advantage very few can compete with. Since its people that deliver performance and profit, that’s where he focuses. When the people are functioning at a high level, business performance follows. He has proven this over & over again, and loves to share the not-so-secret sauce with others.

Steve’s speaking style is energetic, entertaining, and engaging. The topics he talks about resonate with a variety of people because they are real stories, from real experience, that come from the heart. It was through tough times and desperation that he found new ways to grow in every one of his jobs. It was the numerous positions he held, mentors he had, and managers he worked for that Steve credits with the growth and success he has enjoyed in his career.

Much of his career was spent in Miami, before relocating a few times to Chicago, Dallas, and most recently Baltimore. He has held a variety of roles starting in sales, management, and executive roles. Steve has led hundreds of people and generated hundreds of millions in revenue. His career wasn’t always pretty. He was successful in sales and as he embarked on management roles, he encountered some of the hard lessons of being a leader.

From here is where Steve’s story gets interesting, as he begins some of the toughest roles he has held in business. Not tough because of the tactical work. Tough because of the interpersonal work that was going to transpire in the coming years. His contemporary roles are where he learned the most about people, himself, and leadership. Many of the stories Steve loves to share come from a couple key positions because of the impact they had on the personal and professional growth he has enjoyed since. During these times, he created the leader he would become through experience, awareness, and implementation. Now he is on a mission to pay it back, pay it forward, and help create the leaders we need for tomorrow.

Selected Speaking Topics:

• Someone Found Your Blog! Now What? – A breakdown of why storytelling in marketing is so important, and how to incorporate stories into your blog posts and other marketing materials.
• Is SEO Important? How Can People Find You Online? – A breakdown of how SEO works and how business owners can use it to their advantage to get in front of prospects when they’re looking for them.
• 10 Things You Can Blog About Right Now – A list of 10 ways you can come up with topics to blog about, regardless of your industry.
• Who Are You Blogging For? – Actionable tips people can use to identify their target audience and create their marketing personas.

Alison Ver Halen is a content marketer and SEO strategist who helps small business owners such as yourself attract, engage, and convert high-quality leads online so you don’t have to go hunt them down. She does this by creating long form website content that is engaging, SEO friendly, and leads readers to the next step in the buyer journey.