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<p>From the basketball court to the board room, former NBA star Walter Bond motivates audiences by sharing his life story of trials and triumphs. Growing up in Chicago, he always dreamed of playing in the NBA but lacked the natural athletic gifts of many of his peers.

<p>Oprah Winfrey calls Amy Purdy her inspiration. As a young girl, Purdy dreamed of sailing through fresh powder restrained only by a snowboard attached to two feet. Above all, she dreamed of freedom, of the chance to craft a personal narrative of her own choosing.

<p>“Find A Way” inspired action in Hoge’s life, and today his empowering message encourages people to take action and Find a Way to achieving, overcoming, and changing the circumstances of their own lives.  </p><p>Merril played in the NFL for 8 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears; he was also a football analyst for ESPN for 21 years.</p><p>Hoge is an inspirational speaker who speaks all over the country, impacting people and companies to grow through self-reflection and taking action to Find Their Way.

Howie Long, National Football League Hall of Famer and former defensive end for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, is currently best known as in-studio analyst for the Emmy Award winning FOX NFL Sunday. In 2018, Long was added an in-studio analyst to FOX Sports Thursday Night Football Pregame Show. 

<p>Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for <i>USA Today</i>, a commentator for CNN, ABC News, PBS <i>NewsHour, </i>and National Public Radio, a best-selling author, and a nationally-known speaker.

<p>A champion on and off the court, Martina Navratilova is not only a tennis legend, but an inspirational leader and sports speaker who demonstrates wit, candor, and sheer motivation.

<p>Jimmy Johnson is the architect of the Dallas Cowboys' consecutive victories in Super Bowls XXVII and XXVIII, a former Miami Dolphins coach, and member of Fox's <em>NFL Sunday</em> team.</p><p>The first head coach to win both a National Collegiate Championship and a Super Bowl Championship, Johnson is a proven leader and motivator.

<p>No obstacle is too big to overcome for Jim Abbott.  After being born with only one hand, the pursuit to making it to the major leagues did not deter him. As the first baseball player to win the Sullivan Award as the nation's outstanding amateur athlete in 1987, Abbott went on to represent Team USA and became the first American pitcher in 25 years to beat a Cuban team on Cuban soil.

<p>David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. He had aspirations to become an opera singer, until he discovered he had the knack for hitting a golf ball. He jokes about his career change, "I was always interested in music from a very early age. But when I turned pro at age 17, I haven&#39;t sung a note since. Now, I only sing to punish my children."</p><p>Feherty enjoyed a successful professional career, with 10 victories worldwide and over $3 million in prize money.

<p>Rusty Wallace is a legendary NASCAR driver, whose 25-year career included a Rookie of the Year Award, 55 Cup wins, and recognition by NASCAR as one of the 50 greatest drivers of all time. Now an ESPN/ABC sports commentator, he brings his knowledge of NASCAR to television audiences everywhere, announcing the most exciting races, including the Indy 500.</p><p>Taking the lessons of racing to audiences around the country, Rusty Wallace is a leadership speaker who places a focus on the fact that teamwork is pivotal to winning.