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Gifted comedienne and writer; star of stage and screen.

Lily Tomlin is a multi-talented performer and writer who began delighting television audiences in 1969 as a featured performer on the kaleidoscopic TV comedy show, “Laugh In”.
Fee Range: Please request
Location:
New York
Phone: 800-328-6008

Technologist, Entrepreneur, Innovator, Former IBM Chief Innovation Officer Chief Innovation
An innovation activist, Linda Bernardi helps organizations break free of their comfort zone, defy conventional wisdom, and shatter outdated paradigms.
Fee Range: $30,001 – $50,000
Location:
Washington state
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Phone: 800-328-6008

Journalist, TV Producer, Author

Linda Ellerbee is an outspoken journalist, award-winning television documentary producer, writer and anchor, best-selling author, breast cancer survivor, mom, grandmother and one of the most sought-after speakers in America.
Fee Range: Please request
Location:
New York
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Phone: 800-328-6008

When the most important work isn’t getting done, it’s not the people that need to be fixed – it’s the work. Lisa Bodell, a global leader on simplification, collaboration, and innovation, helps organizations transform performance by reimagining the work. By trading complexity for simplicity, organizations find new ways to unleash creativity and spark the energy so essential to innovate and compete. It also lifts morale, increases engagement, and improves employee well-being and retention. Lisa is the author of two groundbreaking books, Why Simple Wins and Kill the Company. She ranks on the “Top 50 Speakers Worldwide” list and captivates audiences with her insights, energy, and humor. Lisa inspires them to question the status quo and make small changes that have profound impact – giving them time and energy to focus on the work that matters most.
Fee Range: $30,001 – $50,000
Location:
New York
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Phone: 800-328-6008

Helping companies build a Customer-Focused Culture

Make your next event a guaranteed success. Lisa Ford combines energy and expertise to give her audience tangible strategies to make a difference in your customer’s experience.
Fee Range: $10,001 – $20,000
Location:
Georgia
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Phone: 800-328-6008

Host, Our America with Lisa Ling on OWN, Journalist, Author, Correspondent, National Geographic Explorer

Journalist Lisa Ling travels around the world, bringing attention to stories that often go unreported. As the field correspondent for OWN – The Oprah Winfrey Network and contributor to ABC News’ Nightline and National Geographic’s Explorer, Ling reported from dozens of countries, covering stories ranging from gang rape in the Congo and bride burning in India to the treatment of animals on farms here in the United States.
Fee Range: Please request
Location:
California
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Phone: 800-328-6008

Writer, Director Producer, Activist, Author

Lisa Niemi Swayze has spent decades in the film industry, both in front of and behind the cameras. She has written, directed and produced several films and plays, and as an actress, Lisa has held many film, television, and Broadway roles.
Fee Range: $10,001 – $20,000
Location:
California
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Phone: 800-328-6008

CEO, Wiseman Group, Executive Strategy and Leadership

Expert,  Author of the New York Times bestsellers Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools,  Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work, and Impact Players
Fee Range: ABOVE $50,000
Location:
California
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Phone: 800-328-6008

Author, Performer, Truth/Fun Seeker

Writing and theater were Lorna Landvik’s twin passions when she was growing up in her home town of Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, she and her best friend traveled in Europe, settling in Bavaria where they supported themselves as hotel chamber maids and English tutors.
Fee Range: $10,000 and Below
Location:
Minnesota
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Phone: 800-328-6008

Motivational Speaker, Humorous Keynote Speaker, and Speech Coach

Lou Heckler has been making a living from the printed and spoken word since he was 14. In his teenage years, he was hired to do a community news column for "The Signal Item," a weekly newspaper near his hometown in Pittsburgh, PA.
Fee Range: $10,000 and Below
Location:
Florida
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Phone: 800-328-6008

Generational Expert, Co-Founder and Partner, Bridgeworks, LLC

Baby Boomer Lynne Lancaster is one of today's foremost cultural translators. An expert on the generations, she is co-founder of BridgeWorks, a company that advises leaders, managers, and employees on how to conduct business more successfully by bridging generation gaps at work and in the marketplace. Her keynote speeches and workshops have enlightened and entertained high level audiences from many of America's best companies, including 3M, American Express, Best Buy, Citigroup, Coca-Cola, Lockheed Martin, and Wells Fargo, as well as from numerous public sector and nonprofit organizations.
Fee Range: $10,001 – $20,000
Location:
California
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Phone: 800-328-6008
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