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About: Patrick Reynolds, grandson of RJ Reynolds and anti-smoking advocate, was the first tobacco industry figure to speak out against the industry, after his father died from smoking. Today he speaks internationally to youth and adults about tobacco issues and advocates pending legislation. Good Morning America called him 'an articulate and formidable guest.' CNN commented, 'Reynolds' knowledge and insights made it easier for audiences to understand complex issues.' In 2011, TobaccoFree.Org released 'The Truth About Tobacco,' an acclaimed educational video of his live talk for grades 7-12. He's author of 'The Gilded Leaf'. His bio is posted at www.TobaccoFree.org/bio and /news
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About: Nationally known Suicide Prevention Speaker Frank King was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, a Corporate Comedian, former talk radio talk show host, and was featured on CNN’s Business Unusual. Depression and suicide run his family. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count, fighting a lifetime battle with depression and chronic suicidality. He's turned his long dark journey of the soul into 3 TEDx Talks, and shares his lifesaving insights with corporation, association and college audiences. A comedian talking about mental illness and suicide? He believes that it's a comedian's job to speak painful truth to power, on behalf of the powerless. He speaks truth to the power of mental illness, on behalf of those often powerless in it's grip. He speaks to end the stigma, save lives. Where there is humor there is hope, and where there is laughter there is life.
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About: Author and speaker Tracy Shawn, MA lives in California. Her award-winning novel, 'The Grace of Crows,' has been hailed as an accurate portrayal of generalized anxiety disorder and a healing opportunity to the reader. Tracy’s short stories have appeared in Literary Brushstrokes, Psychology Tomorrow Magazine, and most recently, Steel House Review. She’s written numerous articles for print and online publications and is a frequent contributor to psychcentral.com. She has currently finished her second novel. Tracy is also a passionate 'anxiety warrior,' who writes and speaks about how to pull oneself out of the trenches of stress, anxiety, and worry. Her keynote speech, 'From Stressed and Scattered to Calm and Centered,' offers innovate ways to overcome emotional tension and find a more balanced and productive way to live and work. Please visit: www.tracyshawn.com for more information.
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About: Change Masters (R) Incorporated has coached over 2,000 individual executives and technology leaders to master effective communications in their rapidly changing organizations since 1986. Customers include over 25 Fortune 100 companies and over 150 companies in total. Tom is co-author of 'Seeing Yourself as Others Do -- Authentic Executive Presence at Any Stage of Your Career.' He has been featured in major newspapers, conducted radio interviews and is a professional member of the National Speakers Association.
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About: Linda Popky, President of Leverage2Market Associates, Inc. is a senior marketing professional, author, speaker, and educator who helps transform organizations through powerful marketing results. Leverage2Market works with a wide range of organizations from startups and small businesses to Fortune 100 companies to get the best possible return on each marketing investment.
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