PROGRAM & SCHEDULE APRIL 9-11, 2015 We Represent Speakers on a Mission to Grow Your Company and Your People

2015 CONVENTION NEW ORLEANS, USA

PROGRAM & SCHEDULE APRIL 9-11, 2015 We represent speakers on a mission to grow your company and your people

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2015CONVENTIONPAGE 1 Thank you for joining us for the 29th Annual Convention!

Welcome from the President... I have never been prouder to be a member of IASB. This past year, I have been privileged to watch our members individually, and our association as a group, stand up to challenges and pressures and adverse events. I’ve Katrina Smith watched individuals exhibit extraordinary leadership, rare determination, amazing creativity, and admirable ethics. As our industry and our association EVOLVE into our next phase, we will continue to be faced with new situations, and new challenges. Or what I like to think of better as “new opportunities”. How we respond as an association, and as individuals, will leave its mark on the quality and reputation and value of our services in the decades to come. I’m proud of what we’ve done, and I look forward to our future with hope and high expectations. Thank you for really standing up this year, in so many ways. Ways to Connect with IASB: I’m especially excited that our convention will be a demonstration of the quality FOLLOW IASB ON of our membership, the high standards we strive for, and the great possibilities TWITTER: @IASBWEB for us in the future. I feel privileged to have been a part of it. Enjoy every minute HASHTAG: #IASB2015 of this outstanding convention. Best. Job. Ever. Convention Mobile App: Welcome from the Convention Chairs... DOWNLOAD THE APP TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Do you remember what the world was like when you began your career in INCLUDES INTERACTIVE TIMELINE, PLUS THE the speaking industry? Permed hair and shoulder pads included, things were SCHEDULE, SPEAKERS AND SESSION INFO. very different. Over the years our industry has changed, and that’s no surprise. USE YOUR LINKEDIN, FACEBOOK OR TWITTER PROFILE. It’s evolved into something much bigger and much more diverse than we personally had envisioned in the past. There are so many more of us; there’s a Table of Contents: wider variety of business models; fees have risen to places that one might never SPONSORS ...... Page 3 have dreamed of back in the days of boxy blazers and aqua net. And it continues to change a little bit every single day, right before our eyes. That’s why the BOARD OF GOVERNORS ...... Page 3 conference theme for 2015 is EVOLVE. The word “Evolve” conveys a sense of SCHEDULE-at-a-GLANCE...... Page 4 transcending and becoming something bigger/better/more than what you are now. That’s what you can expect to do when you attend this meeting. SCHEDULE: THURSDAY ...... Page 6 The ultimate goal of this event is to help you, as business people, as association SCHEDULE: FRIDAY ...... Page 7 members, and as human beings find ways to progress and advance. To find the SCHEDULE: SATURDAY ...... Page 10 path to evolve in the ways that are most meaningful to you and to bring us all to new levels of success and satisfaction. Regardless of your tenure in the industry SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES ...... Page 14 or the type of company you own/represent, the 2015 IASB Annual Conference IASBTALKS ...... Page16 will be full of timely sessions to help you stay abreast of the changes that are taking place both within and outside our individual businesses It will also give IASB AWARDS ...... Page 17 you the resources you need as a leader, a salesperson and/or a business owner in CONTRIBUTORS ...... Page 17 order to find yourself a true part of the momentum of evolution that will create our future. 30TH ANNUAL IASB CONVENTION Lest you think we’ve planned all business and no play for you- we’re also going CANCUN, MEXICO to take a little time to celebrate our successes, network, ‘Rock On’ at the House Interested in helping plan this milestone convention of Blues, get bendy with some yoga, and enjoy some famous Creole food and in the vibrant city of Cancun in the beautiful Mexican drink while we’re in “The Big Easy”. So, as they say in New Orleans: “Laissez les Riveria? Contact the IASB Incoming President, bons temps rouler!” (Let the good times roll!) Karen Harris or IASB Executive Vice-President, Marie Fredette at (480) 839-1423 or [email protected]. Co-Chairs: Committee Members:

Lisa Carnemolla Christa Haberstock Shawn Hanks Michele Lucia Sheldon Senek Maurice van der Kant 2015CONVENTIONPAGE 2 The following companies have visibly demonstrated their support for the SPECIAL THANKS! industry by making a significant contribution to the Convention. Please join us in expressing our deepest appreciation for their generosity and goodwill. Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors

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BOARDOFGOVERNORS 2014-2015 Board: The following individuals provide leadership for the industry as a volunteer on the IASB Board of Governors. Please join us in expressing our appreciation for their Katrina Smith Karen Harris Daniel Romero-Abreu Brian Palmer, CMM Marie Fredette, CAE commitment, generosity and service. President President-Elect Secretary-Treasurer Past President Executive VP For more information on the board or to find out how you may get involved as a volunteer, visit the IASB website www.iasbweb.org (click on About and then Leadership).

Sheldon Bream Leanne Christie Randy Ehman Don Epstein Sheldon Senek 2015CONVENTIONPAGE 3 SCHEDULE INFO Unless otherwise noted with an asterisk (*), all sessions take place in the Astor Gallery and Ballrooms.

THURSDAY, April 9 SATURDAY, April 11 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. CONVENTION REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. CAFÉ CONNECTION 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION: MASTERCLASS 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. PLENARY SESSION 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION: ORIENTATION* 8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. BREAK 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION* 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. PLENARY SESSION 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. BREAK FRIDAY, April 10 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION: IASBtalks 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. WELCOME & OPENING SESSION 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PLENARY SESSION 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. PLENARY SESSION 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. RESET BREAK 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. RESET BREAK 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CLOSING SESSION 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. PLENARY SESSION 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. RECEPTION 11;45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION: ANNUAL MEETING 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. AWARDS BANQUET 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION: IASBtalks Stay Connected with the Convention Mobile App 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. RESET BREAK SPONSORED BY THE HARRY WALKER AGENCY 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. PLENARY SESSION SEARCH FOR THE FREE APP CALLED IASB IN YOUR DEVICE’S APP 5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. WALK TO OFF-SITE EVENT* STORE - AVAILABLE FOR APPLE AND ANDROID PLATFORMS. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. RECEPTION & ENTERTAINMENT* CONNECT USING YOUR LINKEDIN, FACEBOOK, TWITTER OR GOOGLE+ PROFILE.

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2015CONVENTIONPAGE 5 THURSDAY APRIL 9 Unless otherwise noted, all sessions take place in the Astor Ballroom I&II. 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION: MASTERCLASS Please note that all the meal functions marked with a double asterisk (**) are included in the convention registration fee. Your badge serves as your ticket to these functions. Additional meal tickets may be purchased at the convention desk by Noon EVOLVE: Taking the Struggle on Friday. Please note that evening function attendees must be 21 years or older. Out of Making Strides KARL RAATS 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. CONVENTION REGISTRATION (Foyer) REPRESENTED BY ASSEMBLEE MANAGEMENT The convention desk will be open daily with IASB Staff available to assist you. Specific hours the desk will be staffed will be posted. A How sensible is it to rocket your business towards number will also be listed for urgent matters when the desk is closed. its next evolutionary stage, with outdated thinking powering the leap forward? Meticulous planning, our best intentions and relentless work are simply no match for habits we aren’t even aware of and negative 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION (St. Anne) motivations. And so, unwillingly and unknowingly, we are both the explicit enablers and implicit inhibitors of our company’s and branches’ First-time Attendee Orientation evolution. Time to take the struggle out of making strides and feed a If this is your first IASB Convention or you just want to find out more far more productive way of thinking and acting into our ambitions. about IASB, please join us for a brief orientation including tips on how Building on last year’s highly praised CONNECT masterclass, this to maximize your time at convention and get connected to beneficial entertaining and interactive masterclass will empower the enabler resources and contacts. and sideline the inhibitor in you(r business). Because on a good day, you get things done. But on a great one, you make things happen. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION** (Bourbon Balcony) Participants will experience first hand: SPONSOR: WASHINGTON SPEAKERS BUREAU • how to engage in constructive and productive dialogue in a matter of minutes; • how to harvest stakeholders’ thinking power and how to convert Welcome to New Orleans! resisters into champions; Connect with friends and colleagues at this annual opening reception. • how to identify and eliminate productivity and energy leaks, Enjoy tasty bites of local flavor accompanied by a cash bar (one while laying a tangible foundation of their business’s next step. complimentary drink is included). FRANK ABAGNALE • JAMES BRADLEY • TEDY BRUSCHI • JAMIE CLARKE • EILEEN COLLINS • JEFF CORWIN JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU • SENATOR TOM DASCHLE • F.W. DE KLERK • SERGEANT MATT EVERSMANN CHRISTINA BELLANTONI • JIM KNIGHT • JENNIFER GRANHOLM • JIM LOVELL • CHEF JEFF HENDERSON 703-516-4000

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ED HENRY • MERRIL HOGE • RUSSEL HONORE • ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR. • GENE KRANZ • ALISON LEVINE BECK WEATHERS • NANCY GRACE • STUART VARNEY • CHRIS WALLACE • LANI GUNIER • JOHN WALSH JEANETTE WALLS • SOLEDAD O´BRIEN • EDWARD JAMES OLMOS • RICHARD PICCIOTTO • ARON RALSTON 2015CONVENTIONPAGE 6 FRIDAY APRIL 10 Unless otherwise noted, all sessions take place in the Astor Ballroom I&II. 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. PLENARY SESSION Please note that all the meal functions marked with a double asterisk (**) are included in the convention registration fee. Your badge serves as your ticket to these functions. Additional meal tickets may be purchased at the convention desk by Noon The New Normal: on Friday. Please note that evening function attendees must be 21 years or older. The Evolving Nature of Leadership Refer to the Mobile App for additional details and updates to the schedule. Preparedness in the 21st Century Speaker Biographies may be found on pages 14-15 and in the mobile event app. LT. GENERAL RUSSEL L. HONORÉ, USA (RET.) EXCLUSIVE WITH KEPPLER SPEAKERS 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. WELCOME & OPENING SESSION In this rousing speech, General Honoré shares leadership lessons 2015 IASB Annual Convention: Evolve as well as the benefits of developing a culture of preparedness. The PRESIDING: KATRINA SMITH 2014-2015 PRESIDENT “Category V General” discusses the essential qualities that 21st century leaders need, including “decision superiority,” the ability to “see first, understand first, and act first.” Gen. Honoré believes waiting until Official Convention Emcee disaster hits and then responding is dealing with problems on the “right CHRISTINE CASHEN, CSP, CPAE REPRESENTED BY SEE AGENCY side” of disaster, and that we should be dealing with the “left side” of disaster -- before it strikes. Bold and insightful, Honoré’s strategies for Christine Cashen CSP, CPAE delivers a fast-paced, making the world a better place to live are sure to motivate audiences hilarious program with useful content that makes to see local, national, and international leadership issues in a new light. her a sought after speaker worldwide. Christine is an authority on sparking innovative ideas, handling conflict, reducing 10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. RESET BREAK stress and energizing employees. In July of 2014, Christine was inducted into the National Speakers Association, CPAE Speaker Hall Relaxing of Fame®, admission into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame is a lifetime TESSA TODD MORGAN award for speaking excellence and professionalism. Christine is the Gain centeredness, focus, fight fatigue, reduce author of the award winning book, THE GOOD STUFF: Quips & Tips on stress and increase productivity and creativity in Life, Love, Work and Happiness. Christine resides in Dallas with her this special session with yoga instructor and life husband, their two children and Murphy, the chocolate lab. coach, Tessa Todd Morgan.

2015CONVENTIONPAGE 7 FRIDAY APRIL 11 10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK (Astor Gallery) 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH** (Astor Ballroom III) SPONSORED BY BECOMING YOUR BEST GLOBAL LEADERSHIP 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. PLENARY SESSION Enjoy locally-inspired food and great conversation with your colleagues Pardon the Revolution, IASB (Part 1) at this buffet-style lunch. HOST: SHELDON SENEK There are many common threads that bring us 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION (PART 1) together as members of IASB. On the flip side, there are numerous nuances that make us unique. IASBtalks In an industry where tradition is challenged with The IASBtalks Program (formerly known as the Showcase) provides business models, technology, outside disruptions, as well as the ever- an engaging venue to preview speakers in a live environment. growing global market, understanding differences and similarities is Check out the special booking incentive for IASB Members! now more important than ever for our members to develop better Refer to Page 16 for speaker biographies and the mobile event app for more info. partnerships and a stronger industry. Join us for a 2-part session of the membership, by the membership, and for the membership. We • JOHNNY EARLE will dive into how our industry and association is evolving. Topics to be • CURT STEINHORST included are: defining current business models, buyer climate, global • RONAN TYNAN, MD markets, ethics and associations that impact our industry. 2:30 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. RESET BREAK 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION Re-energizing IASB Annual Member Meeting Gain centeredness, focus, fight fatigue, reduce stress and increase PRESIDING: KATRINA SMITH, 2014-2015 PRESIDENT productivity and creativity in this special session with yoga instructor and life coach, Tessa Todd Morgan. All attendees are invited to attend this annual update on the association featuring accomplishments and volunteer recognition. 2:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK (Astor Gallery)

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2015CONVENTIONPAGE 8 FRIDAY APRIL 10 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. PLENARY SESSION Featuring... Evening Host Pardon the Revolution, IASB (Part 2) BILL HERZ HOST: SHELDON SENEK Regarded as one of the most entertaining corporate 5:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. WALK TO OFF-SITE EVENT** (Lobby) magicians in the world, Bill shares his unique mix Please meet in the lobby for a short 4-block walk to our event venue. of comedy and magic as our Evening Host. We will have volunteers guiding the way. Please show your convention name badge or event ticket to the IASB Staff person at the entrance. Special Guest MICHAEL CAVANAUGH 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. NETWORKING RECEPTION** (The Parish) REPRESENTED BY CONCEPT ARTISTS Where Music Feeds the Soul Dubbed “The New Voice of the American Rock ‘N’ House of Blues® New Orleans is a premier restaurant and Roll Songbook” by Billboard Magazine, Michael is entertainment venue located in the historic French Quarter with the the most sought-after entertainer working today. ambiance of an old Southern Delta Juke Joint. The House of Blues grew out of founder Isaac Tigrett’s love for the unique American art Special Guest form known as “the Blues”. Weaned on this music during his early JEFF CIVILLICO REPRESENTED BY SEE AGENCY childhood in Tennessee, one of Isaac’s goals was to introduce the world to the music of the rural south, including the Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Jeff is the youngest headliner on the Las Vegas Gospel, Jazz and Roots-based Rock & Roll. Home to live music, original Strip, he performs his “Comedy in Action” show folk art, and delta-inspired cuisine, the House of Blues is dedicated to daily at The Linq Hotel & Casino. educating and celebrating the history of Southern Culture and African American artistic contributions to music and art. Its one-of-a-kind decor After the reception, enjoy a festive stroll through the quintessential offers a unique venue to connect with your colleagues while enjoying Quarter. If your plans include dinner there are a number of restaurants tasty bites and a cash bar (one complimentary drink is included). located nearby. Where available, reservations are recommended.

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2015CONVENTIONPAGE 9 SATURDAY APRIL 11 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. CAFE CONNECTION (Canal Balcony) 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH** (Astor Ballroom III) SPONSORED BY CMI SPEAKER MANAGEMENT Early Bird Connect Enjoy coffee and light fare on the balcony overlooking Canal Street. Enjoy locally-inspired food and great conversation with your colleagues at this buffet-style lunch. 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. PLENARY SESSION (Astor Ballroom III) 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PLENARY SESSION Four Fundamentals that will Forever Performing Under Pressure: Change Your Social Media Mindset Doing Your Best When it Matters Most COREY PERLMAN BILL BENJAMIN, DR. JP PAWLIW-FRY & SARA ROSS If you are not generating real results from your social media efforts, it’s just a hobby. In less than an hour, you’ll learn four proven ways to create awareness, stay ‘top of mind’, and increase repeat business. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and redefine your social media strategy. From the tech wary to the tech savvy, Corey Perlman keeps everyone engaged and entertained. Failing to manage pressure has become a significant reason why smart people fail. This interactive session, based on the ground breaking 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. PLENARY SESSION book, Performing Under Pressure, leverages IHHP’s seven year study of CHRISTINE CASHEN, CSP, CPAE more than 12,000 subjects from around the world to offer you tools and REPRESENTED BY SEE AGENCY insight to better manage your emotions, thinking and conversations under pressure. 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. PLENARY SESSION Performing Under 2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. RESET BREAK Pressure Refreshing Reset BILL BENJAMIN & Gain centeredness, focus, fight fatigue, reduce stress and increase DR. JP PAWLIW-FRY productivity and creativity in this special session with yoga instructor and life coach, Tessa Todd Morgan. More than ever, many feel the need to produce, perform, get results and deliver. Every decision, 2:10 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK (Astor Gallery) meeting, presentation, pitch, negotiation, or difficult conversation we have feels as if it will have a major impact on our career or our business. At home, interactions with our children or partners can feel, at times, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CLOSING SESSION so intense they have the potential to sabotage these most treasured relationships. It doesn’t have to be this way. This keynote is based on On Innovation the just released NY Times best-selling book, Performing Under Pressure, TERRY JONES The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most, co-written by Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry and Hendrie Weisinger (Crown Business). While face-to-face contact isn’t going away, businesses that lack an effective online relationship strategy are being left behind. Terry 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK (Astor Gallery) will show all phases of the digital conversation from search to social media, using real-world examples drawn from his long experience in the online world. He will give you the keys to unlock the mystery of 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SPECIAL SESSION (PART 2) how to connect with customers online. This digital world is changing so fast we have to keep up by building an innovative business, but IASBtalks where to start? Terry explores the fundamentals of innovation and Join us for the second half of the IASBtalks. Check out the special gives you simple but powerful ideas you can use to establish a culture booking incentive for IASB Members! of innovation and create a more innovative organization. Refer to the IASBtalks section on Page 16 for more info. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. RESET YOGA (St. Anne) • RASMUS ANKERSEN Join us for this special yoga session with Tessa Todd Morgan - all levels • ANNE MAHLUM welcome. Please wear comfortable fitted clothing and bring a towel. • ROSS BERNSTEIN, CSP Attendees wil be required to sign a waiver to participate. 2015CONVENTIONPAGE 10 cartelthinkingTRAZADO.pdf 1 18/03/15 18:11

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2015CONVENTIONPAGE 11 SATURDAY APRIL 11 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. RECEPTION** (Astor Gallery) SPONSORED BY THINKING HEADS Connect with your colleagues during this VIP reception featuring light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar (one complimentary drink ticket is included). 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. AWARDS BANQUET** Together We’re Magic Join us as we recognize the companies and individuals that have made a difference in our industry and the community. A list of the awards and past recipients may be found on page 17.

MC & Special Guest BILL HERZ At an age when most kids were reading comic SAVE THE DATE! JULY 17, 2015 books, Bill Herz was learning to shuffle a deck WASHINGTON, DC of cards with one hand. Today, he is regarded as Extend your connections beyond the annual Convention at this one of the most entertaining corporate magicians in the world. For fun and informative program which features an educational the past twenty five years Bill has been wowing audiences of all kinds component along with a special networking opportunity. and sizes. This interactive comedy magic and mind reading show is a Whether you are a seasoned staff member or brand new fast paced energetic display of visual dexterity, wit and psychological to the industry, a member of the logistics team or a sales agent, mysteries designed for thinking audiences, and everyone becomes a we’ve designed this unique program to bring value part of the action. It’s a show you won’t soon forget! to every person on the team.

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2015CONVENTIONPAGE 13 A brief biographical statement for each of the speakers presenting at the SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES convention is included below. Additional information, including contact details, is available on the IASB website at www.iasbweb.org or the Convention Mobile App. Speakers are listed alphabetically by last name.

Bill Benjamin has a rare perspective – he has advanced degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science and has 25 years of real-world business experience as a senior leader. Bill is a partner at IHHP, a successful international research and training company. In addition to using his background in sales to motivate and inspire audiences, Bill leverages his Mathematics and technical background to take a practical and scientific. The combination of Bill’s practical nature and scientific approach to leadership make him a hit with analytical audiences. His high energy level and enthusiasm has resulted in a successful track record with discerning audiences that include surgeons, U.S Marines and NASA engineers.

Christine Cashen, CSP, CPAE delivers a fast-paced, hilarious program with useful content that makes her a sought after speaker worldwide. Christine is an authority on sparking innovative ideas, handling conflict, reducing stress and energizing employees. In July of 2014, Christine was inducted into the National Speakers Association, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame®, admission into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame is a lifetime award for speaking excellence and professionalism. Christine is the author of the award winning book, THE GOOD STUFF: Quips & Tips on Life, Love, Work and Happiness. Christine resides in Dallas with her husband, their two children and Murphy, the chocolate lab.

Dubbed “The New Voice of the American Rock ‘N’ Roll Songbook” by Billboard Magazine, Michael Cavanaugh is the most sought-after entertainer working today. Hand-selected by Billy Joel to create the original lead in Broadway’s Movin’ Out as the show’s captivating “Piano Man,” Cavanaugh’s vocals and virtuosic playing earned him Tony and Grammy nominations. Post- Broadway, Cavanaugh has made a name for himself within the corporate events marketplace with his unique spin on classic Rock ’N’ Roll favorites, Billy Joel hits, as well as his own original songs. Additionally, he has developed and continues to tour his widely successful symphony programs nationwide.

Jeff Civillico is the Founder and President of Win-Win Entertainment, a non-profit which pairs performers willing to donate their time and talent with charity organizations in need of entertainment. He is excited to be a member of the Young Non- Profit Professionals Network of Southern Nevada, and to get more involved in the non-profit space. He is an avid member of the National Speakers Association of Las Vegas. Jeff remains very committed to his alma mater Georgetown University. He is President of the local Georgetown University Alumni Club of Las Vegas, and a member of the Board of Governors for the University at large.

Bill Herz is regarded as one of the most entertaining corporate magicians in the world. Since earning a BA from Amherst College and an MBA from Cornell University, Bill has been performing his unique mix of comedy and magic at corporate events around the world. Bill performs at and hosts at over 80 meetings per year. He is also author of “Secrets of the Astonishing Executive”. Whether emceeing a meeting or entertaining clients after dinner, Bill always integrates audience participation and his unforgettable wizardry so each event is special.

If anyone knows how to lead and execute a mission, it’s Lt. General Russel Honoré, USA (Ret.), who arrived in a Hurricane Katrina-battered New Orleans in 2005 and helped save a city by taking swift charge of military relief efforts. Drawing on his 37 years of military experience, Gen. Honoré brings his bold, no-nonsense leadership approach to businesses and organizations to help better prepare them for the challenges of the future. He speaks with authority about the constantly evolving nature of the “New Normal,” an era where businesses, policymakers, and the citizenry must lead the way in creating a “Culture of Preparedness” that is equipped to safeguard both our economy and natural resources.

Terry Jones is an author, venture capitalist, innovator and keynote speaker. Founder of Travelocity.com, founding Chairman of Kayak.com and current Chairman for Wayblazer, a company designed around innovation and travel, he has a proven track record of leading companies whose innovations have revolutionized an industry. He started his career as a travel agent. He spent ten years in product marketing at American Airlines followed by the next ten years in information technology. He then became their Chief Information Officer. It is there that he began Travelocity and later became the founding chairman of Kayak. com until it was sold to Priceline for 1.8 Billion dollars.

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Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is an internationally renowned thought leader on the subject of leadership, performance and managing under pressure. Every year, JP speaks with individuals and leaders on over five continents helping them to improve their overall performance. He is an expert in performing under pressure and is one of the world’s most highly sought-after keynote speakers on the topic. JP is the founder of IHHP, a successful international research and training company. JP co-authored the New York Times bestselling book, Performing Under Pressure. JP is a performance coach to Olympic athletes and business leaders. He melds innovative research with powerful inspiration to create thought-provoking and moving keynote presentations.

Corey Perlman is a nationally-recognized social media expert whose programs equip attendees with the tools to effectively use social media to grow their bottom line. He presents actionable information on how to go from having a social media presence to having a targeted social media strategy. His first book,eBoot Camp!, ranked #1 on Amazon.com in every major business category. In 2014, he accomplished the same feat with his second book, Social Media Overload! His agency, eBoot Camp Inc., employs a team of highly-skilled digital specialists who manage the social media accounts for over 40 companies around the world. When not working, this proclaimed certified propeller-head enjoys long walks with his wife through the aisles of Best Buy and loves taking his two young children on summer vacations to Silicon Valley. As the VP and Global Head of Leadership Research and Innovation at IHHP, Sara Ross’ approach and expertise has her quickly becoming the highest rated and sought after “Performing Under Pressure” practitioner in North America. She has challenged and supported leaders of Fortune 500 companies as well as the Harvard Business School, PwC and Adobe to be their best even in the most pressure-filled situations; a skill proving to be a distinct advantage today. With her trademark energy and passion Sara accelerates change by translating the complex science of pressure into simple actionable strategies to be put into practice immediately.

How do you get hidden potential to surface and materialize into a flourishing individual, team or organization? Little did Karl Raats know, when he declared himself a living experiment in creative thinking back in 2009, he had embarked on a journey to discover just that. Karl - a former journalist, business developer and marketeer - now operates at the intersection of professional creativity and positive psychology. Be it as a Certified De Bono trainer, Buzan Licensed Instructor, post-grad in Creativity, Innovation and Change, creative facilitator or professional speaker with worldwide mileage, his hands-on and tongue-in-cheek approach is guaranteed to energise, enlighten and empower you. He was recently voted runner-up “Speaker of the year 2014” in The Netherlands…he’s not from nor does he even live there... Tessa Todd Morgan is the Founder of TRIESSENCE and DAILY RESET BREAK, a yoga instructor, professional speaker, accredited trainer in Emotional Intelligence and a life coach. Tessa has been in the professional speaking industry since 2003 and has worked with hundreds of well-known speakers and celebrities from around the globe. Tessa’s greatest passion is helping people live their lives to their fullest potential. Her speaking engagements, reset breaks and yoga instruction at corporate events & retreats serve to maximize attendees attention spans, deepen information retention and keep energy levels higher to keep them excited about what they are learning.

Special thanks to the following members who are sharing their time and MEMBER PRESENTERS insights as a presenter at this year’s conventon. A brief biographical statement for each individual may be found in the Convention Mobile App.

Christa Haberstock Shawn Hanks Karen Harris Tim Mathy Brian Palmer, CMM Martin Perelmuter

Daniel Romero-Abreu Sheldon Senek Katrina Smith Maurice van der Kant Sara Whitten 2015CONVENTIONPAGE 15 Formerly known as the IASB Showcase, this program has been refreshed with a new name and focus but with the IASBTALKS same exceptional value. Additional information, including booking contacts, topics and fees, is available on the IASB website at www.iasbweb.org or the Convention Mobile App. IASB Members are eligible for a special booking incentive - login to the members-only section of the website or contact the IASB office for details. Speakers are listed alphabetically by last name. Rasmus Ankersen is a bestselling author, an entrepreneur and a speaker on performance development. With his most recent book, The Gold Mine Effect, Rasmus has become the only expert on the subject of talent and high performance who has literally lived and trained with the best athletes on the planet. The Gold Mine Effect is now published in more than 40 countries and has been featured on Sky News Business, CBC, BBC, CNN, The Morning Show and Fox Sports. His next book, Hunger in Paradise explains how successful companies kill complacency and stay hungry. It will be released in 2015. Based on his research, Rasmus consults for organisations such as LEGO, Facebook, Boston Consulting Group, IKEA, Rotman Business School, Nasdaq, Ernst&Young and many more. Rasmus is also the Chairman of the successful football club FC Midtjylland and the co-founder of 21st Club, a London based company specialising in interpreting big data in top sport.

The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein, CSP is an award-winning peak performance business speaker who’s keynoted conferences on four continents and has been featured on CNN, CBS This Morning, ESPN, and Fox News, as well as in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today. Inspired by the “Good to Great” ideology of how the best companies are able to separate themselves from the rest of the pack through dynamic leadership, by creating a culture of excellence, by developing deeper relationships, and by giving extraordinary customer service — Ross’ signature program, “The Champion’s Code,” reinforces the concept that individuals win games... but TEAMS win championships.

Why have thousands of customers from around the world chosen to get the Johnny Cupcakes’ logos tattooed on themselves? And how does Johnny get hundreds of people to camp outside his fake bakeries? Over the past decade Johnny Cupcakes, founded by speaker Johnny Earle, has grown from a “joke” to a multi-million dollar, highly exclusive t-shirt brand driven by a community of world-wide collectors. Johnny shares his story of how he took his t-shirt brand from the trunk of his rusty car at age 19, with a learning disability, to some of the world’s most sought after retail locations. Johnny has been named Americas #1 Young Entrepreneur by BusinessWeek, one of the top innovative people in Massachusetts by The Boston Globe, he has been recognized 4 years in a row for making it into the INC 500/5000 fastest growing independent companies in America, and has been featured on MTV, NPR, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and as a case study in several branding and business books.

Anne Mahlum is an entrepreneur and Founder of Back on My Feet, a nonprofit that uses the power of running to help those experiencing homelessness change their lives. As CEO, Anne led BoMF to be a $6.5M nonprofit with chapters in eleven U.S. cities. She’s been featured in countless local and national media and was named ABC World News Person of the Week, Top 40 Under 40 by the Philadelphia Business Journal and the Washington DC Business Journal, and a “Top 10” CNN Hero for her work in changing the global perception of homelessness. In 2013, Anne started [solidcore], a boutique fitness company with now eight locations in D.C. and one First Lady as its regular client. Anne’s vision for [solidcore] is the same as it was for Back on My Feet - to help people become the strongest versions of themselves. Originally from Bismarck, ND, Anne has done 4 triathlons and run 11 marathons - one on every continent except Antarctica, which of course she plans to run soon.

Curt Steinhorst is the founder and president of The Promentum Group, a communications consultancy that crafts messages for today’s distracted audiences. As its lead consultant, Curt has helped an impressive variety of companies and public figures — from preparing Johnny Manziel for his Heisman trophy acceptance speech (described by ESPN as “the greatest in history”) to advising the largest record label in country music on its marketing to digital consumers. As a leading voice on strategic communications in the age of distraction and a certified speaker at the Center for Generational Kinetics, Curt has spoken across the globe to audiences that include General Motors, Raytheon, The Naval Academy, Aspen Ski Co, Hotel Association of Canada, and YPO. His forthcoming book, Cave Dwellers, offers readers strategies for withdrawing from today’s distractions to focus on the heart of all great communication--idea creation.

Dr. Ronan Tynan is a modern day renaissance man. Faced with numerous challenges throughout his life, he perseveres with enormous passion and determination. Born with a lower limb disability, Ronan was still as “wild as a March hare”, riding horses and racing motorcycles. At 20, his legs had to be amputated. Just weeks after, he was climbing steps of his college dorm, and within a year, he was winning gold medals in the Paralympics. Between 1981 and 1984, Tynan amassed 18 gold medals and set 14 world records. While in residency as a physician, Ronan began formal voice study. Introduced to international audiences as a member of the Irish Tenors, he quickly became known for his unique voice and irresistible appeal. Following his mother’s advice, Ronan launched a solo career and has achieved the fame that could have existed only in the farthest reaches of his dreams. A natural born storyteller, and gifted with humor, Ronan inspires audiences to live life to the full. 2015CONVENTIONPAGE 16 Each year during the Awards Banquet, we recognize individuals who have made a contribution to the speakers IASB AWARDS bureau industry. Below is a partial list of Past Recipients, the entire list is available online at www.iasbeb.org.

Lifetime Achievement Award President’s Award Above and Beyond Award Selected by the IASB Board of Governors to recognize Selected by the President to recognize the one on the Board Selected by the President to recognize an individual that outstanding, creative, innovative and visionary leadership of Governors who has been most helpful to the President. has gone beyond the call of duty to serve the association. to the growth and advancement of the industry. 2010 Shawn Ellis 2010 Gail Davis 2007 Dottie Walters 2011 Gail Davis 2011 Michele Lucia 2009 Jim Montoya, CAE 2012 Holli Catchpole 2012 Christa Haberstock 2013 Katrina Smith & Julie Winterbottom 2013 Brian Palmer John Palmer Award Selected by the Awards Committee to recognize an 2014 Jill Nickerson & Sheldon Senek 2014 Bill Fournet individual that has shown exemplary service to the association and industry. Dottie Walters Helping Hand Award Pace Setter Award 2010 Holli Catchpole Selected by the IASB Awards Committee to recognize an Selected by the IASB President to recognize an individual 2011 Kelly Eger individual who has demonstrated exceptional willingness who has set the pace by introducing a new program or to assist others. service that has moved the association forward. 2012 Duane Ward 2010 Kelly Eger 2010 Marie Fredette, CAE 2013 Theresa Beenken 2011 Duane Ward 2011 Stacy Tetschner, CAE 2014 Jim Keppler 2012 Missy Weld 2012 Theresa Beenken 2013 Sheldon Senek 2013 Andrea Driessen 2014 Daniel Romero-Abreu Kaup 2014 Jo Cavender Community Service Award Each year, to increase awareness of the ways in which speakers bureaus and agencies make a difference in their local community, IASB recognizes member organizations through our Community Service Award Program. For more information on how you can get involved, visit www.iasbweb.org.

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2015CONVENTIONPAGE 17 Many thanks to IASB and our bureau partners. We value our wonderful relationships and look forward to working closely together throughout the year.

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