Ricky Kalmon

The Power of Mental Conditioning in Sports How often have you heard the saying, “Sports are played on the field between our ears”. Mental conditioning is just as important as muscle conditioning. The real question is how often it is implemented to make sure muscle memory is in line with your mindset coaching. Successful athletes and teams know the value

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Tony Thene is the President & CEO of Carpenter Technology Corporation Tony Thene is the President & CEO of Carpenter Technology Corporation and a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Before being named top executive of Carpenter’s $2.2 billion global manufacturing operation which serves the aerospace, energy, transportation, medical, and industrial markets, Tony joined the company in January 2013

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Alton Fitzgerald White – Actor, Singer, Speaker & Author Alton Fitzgerald White is known for his record-breaking 4,308 performances as King Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Alton has added Author and in-demand Keynote Speaker to his growing list of titles. His book, My Pride: Mastering The Challenge Of Daily Performance, an inspirational biography filled with secrets to fulfillment and joy in work and

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David Schwartz – 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee of the Chicago Association of REALTORS David Schwartz is the CEO, Chairman & Co-Founder Waterton Associates with Peter Vilim. Waterton is a real estate investor and property management company with a focus on US Multifamily, senior living and hospitality properties. Waterton’s portfolio includes approximately $4.8 billion in real estate assets. David is

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Dan Thurmon is the author of two books, a Hall of Fame speaker, and a recognized expert in delivering peak performances, on stage and in the workplace. He has delivered thousands of presentations across six continents for business leaders, TEDx Talks, troops on the front lines, and he’s even performed for royalty. Dan’s philosophy can be summarized by the title

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Special guest Retired Major General Stephen Clark. His last posting, was as the Director of Programs in Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements in the Pentagon. He led a staff of military and civilians in the development, integration, evaluation, and analysis of the Air Force’s $800 billion portion of the Department of Defense’s Future

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Special Guest Emmy award-winning television journalist Mark Steines. Mark, along with Leeza Gibbons are the annual hosts of KTLA’s Rose Parade broadcast. He helped set the gold standard in entertainment news while working at “Entertainment Tonight” for more than 17 years. He began his tenure as the shows leading entertainment reporter and weekend anchor. He then was elevated to cohost

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Jen Shirkani – Author and Expert on Emotional Intelligence Jen Shirkani is a nationally recognized expert on emotional intelligence and a featured speaker at national and state conferences, universities, government agencies, and at business organizations around the world. She is the author of Ego vs EQ and Choose Resilience. She has spent over 25-years working with organizations from the Fortune 500 to family-owned entities as a business consultant

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Special guest Maryellen Hooper is a veteran in the world of stand-up, Maryellen Hooper’s comedy has taken her from clubs and colleges to theaters and television. She’s appeared on many late-night talk shows including several appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno. Her 1⁄2 hour special on Comedy Central called “Lounge Lizards” received rave reviews and was played on heavy

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Joe Koenig – President of World Wide Technology – The Power of Mental Fortitude! Joe started at World Wide Technology in 1993 with roughly 15 employees and $8M in. In 2018 they did $11.3B in sales and have roughly 6,000 employees. As President, he directs and manages all sales, marketing, business operations and professional services. He is responsible for managing

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