Looking for a motivational speaker?

I am frequently asked how Survivor has changed my life and the major way is the opportunity and privilege of getting in front of as many people as I can to tell them that they too have a dream, with a flame that burns within and never to allow anyone to put their dream down, snuffing out their flame. In my game on Survivor Gabon, Jeff snuffed out my flame because my tribe had decided I was someone that did not suit their tribe so they voted me out. But guess what, NO ONE will ever put out the flame I have inside of me and I am still in that game by getting in front of as many people as I can leveraging my “fame as a Survivor ” 🙂  I do not charge for school assemblies, faculty meetings, service organizations, church groups , parents groups, senior citizen groups or any group who is looking for a speaker or a fundraiser. I only ask for travel expenses if it is more that a 2 hr round trip so I do not go in the poorhouse doing what I love. I do charge for larger corporations and a fee is negotiated.

I did 96 talks in a year, have now done 365 and people are loving what I have to say and I am loving all the feedback I get from everyone. I do not believe anyone can motivate as that has to come from within but I do seem to inspire. The feedback I have received has truly made me the Million Dollar Winner of my season and a few testimonials are on this website to attest to that.

My message applies to anyone from 2 to 102 as it is all about my motto of Dream it, Believe it, Prepare for it and DO IT. Have persistence and never give up. Work towards that dream as long as it is reasonable and if you do the preparation it takes.  If one approach is not getting you where you want to be then try another but keep trying. If a 61 year old woman can achieve her dream after 8 years when thousands and thousands of people try to get on Survivor then anything is possible. I have been one of 301 contestants and one of 7 over 60. My dream however was not just to prove that I could get on the game despite all odds but to have a platform to turn that game into something long lasting and my story is powerful and far reaching. The message is also that sometimes things do not turn out the way one hopes but it is how you deal with it that determines the path of the rest of your life.  My talks are generally 45 minutes which includes 10 mins of photos from my game and then time for questions and there are always many asked. My audiences are always totally interested and focused on my message and stories of Survivor. I have talked to groups of 10 to 5000 in a school PSA and Quad party. The average is 300. I have photos and write ups from some of the engagements on my Facebook page.

Contact me for bookings and I will send out some brochures. I know you have a school,a group or a fundraiser  that is waiting to hear my message that is inspirational, entertaining and low cost as I just cover my expenses for schools and organizations . Corporate fees negoitiated.

3 replies
  1. sean chumbley
    sean chumbley says:

    Hello,

    I am helping plan an Interactions for Peace conference on october 23, 2010. We are hoping you would be interested in presenting. The group will consist of parents, students, and teachers.
    I hope to hear from you soon.

    Thanks,
    Sean

  2. motivational speakers
    motivational speakers says:

    Howdy, I truly apprecitate your insights on being a inspirational speaker. I read loads of blogs within the industry but, I’ve to say the majority are garbage. It’s nice to see that your able to write something of value on this subject. As I’m certain you know there is loads of so called motivational speakers “experts” but, I genuinely wish additional people took this seriously for the reason that, being inspirational speaker truely does effect peoples lives and has a massive impact on how they really feel. believe how a person feels on the inside will be the most important thing in life far more so than funds or fame.

  3. gillian
    gillian says:

    Sorry for the delay in response. I totally agree with you and absolutely know the value and impact of the words delivered in ones speaking engagements. I take it as an awesome responsiblity I do believe that what I deliver is filled with value and a message that can be applied. What I do, makes me actually the million dollar winner of my season of Survivor when I hear the feedback I get. All the best to you. Gillian

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