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Neuroanatomist, Stroke Survivor &; Author of My Stroke of Insight

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist who experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain in 1996. On the afternoon of this rare form of stroke (AVM), she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. It took eight years for Dr. Jill to completely recover all of her physical function and thinking ability. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey (published in 2008 by Viking Penguin).

Fee Range: Please request
Location:
Indiana
Phone: 800-328-6008

Former Major League pitcher, Olympic gold medalist and motivational speaker

Jim Abbott's unique life has been an inspiration to audiences across the country. From his stellar high school and collegiate athletic career to the Olympics to his professional career in Major League Baseball, Jim's story is one of triumph over adversity, encouragement, and dreams fulfilled. Born missing his right hand, Jim learned to view his disability as an opportunity and worked to achieve extraordinary success as an athlete.

Fee Range: $10,001 – $20,000
Location:
California
Phone: 800-328-6008

Futurist, Trends & Innovation Expert and Author

Jim Carroll is one of the world’s leading international futurists, trends and innovation experts, providing strategic guidance and insight to some of most prestigious organizations in the world for over twenty years. He is recognized worldwide as a “thought leader” and authority on: global trends, rapid business model change, business transformation in a period of economic uncertainty and the necessity for fast paced innovation.

Fee Range: $10,001 – $20,000
Phone: 800-328-6008

Olympic Gold Medalist Goalie, 1980 USA “Miracle on Ice” Hockey Team

Jim Craig has been called the backbone of a team that accomplished one of the most extraordinary and memorable sports victories of all time. He went on to play professionally and transitioned to tremendous success in the business world which he still enjoys today.

Fee Range: $20,001 – $30,000
Location:
Massachusetts
Phone: 800-328-6008

Celebrity Comedian

Jim Gaffigan is a six-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. 

Fee Range: ABOVE $50,000
Location:
New York
Phone: 800-328-6008
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