Most Requested Topics
A WORLD FIT TO LIVE IN
Through humorous anecdotes and stories, Al delivers the driving message that in order for us to have a world fit to live in, we must first have a self worth living with and a philosophy to live by. Al defines exactly what it takes to have a “self worth living with” and how knowledge, skill and attitude contribute to that goal.
THE GATEWAY TO EXCELLENCE IS AS BIG AS A BARN
It’s true - the gateway is huge and yet so few choose to walk through it. Instead, they settle for mediocrity not realizing that the difference between excellence and average is not vast or striking. In an entertaining and inspiring fashion, Al shares the secrets to the small characteristics that make the BIG differences in anyone’s quest for excellence. Your audience will laugh, cry and go away feeling like a million dollars with a smile on their faces and in their hearts.
SERVICE THAT SELLS
Your company never has a second chance to make a good first impression. So it’s important your customers get a good impression the first time they contact you whether in person or by phone. Al addresses four important areas of customer service: product knowledge, the skills necessary to sell the product, handling complaints with confidence and the human relations skills necessary to develop rapport with your customers.
THINKING BIG AND LIVING LARGE
Tired of thinking and using up what little brains you have left sometimes after sitting in meetings all day long? Do you want to laugh, have a good time and walk away with a grin on your face? Al pokes a lot of fun at himself, and at life. This presentation can be customized for any group. It’s perfect for brain-dead groups who have spent an entire day in training sessions and for those who want to think big, live large, and laugh all the way out of the room.
About This Speaker
Al Walker is president of Al Walker and Associates, Inc., a firm dedicated to helping businesses and individuals solve problems through professional speaking, training and consulting services. Al and his organization specialize in results-oriented training programs. They have conducted over 1500 training clinics, workshops, seminars and programs for organizations from the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Al is a masterful teacher and is nationally recognized for his unique, fun-loving, humorous approach to speaking.
Al earned a business degree from the University of South Carolina. After graduation, he joined a residential building and development corporation. Within two years as head of sales and marketing, the firm was the highest dollar volume residential builder in South Carolina. During that time, Al attended a Dale Carnegie course and decided his future was in training and developing people. He joined Dale Carnegie and for five years sold and taught their programs throughout South Carolina. He quickly became one of the top-rated instructors in the organization. In 1981, he started his own company. His international client list includes IBM, Wal-Mart, BASF, NCR, BellSouth and Westinghouse/CBS. Al’s articles on leadership, sales, customer service and personal development have appeared in professional publications throughout the world.
He is a former Regional Vice President for Sales and Marketing Executives International from which he earned the designation Certified Sales Executive. He has served on SMEI’s Foundation Board of Directors. Al is past president of the National Speakers Association and has served as Chairman of the NSA Foundation Board of Trustees. He has earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional from NSA and his NSA colleagues inducted him into the prestigious Council of Peers Award for Excellence Speakers Hall of Fame which is the highest recognition in professional speaking. There are only 119 CPAE’s in the world today including Harvey Mackay, Ronald Reagan, Art Linkletter and Zig Ziglar. And recently, his colleagues recognized Al’s service to the speaking industry by awarding him The Cavett Award - the National Speakers Association’s highest and most cherished award presented annually to the member who has rendered exceptional service to the speaking industry and the association.
What Clients Are Saying
| “If it is the job of the speaker to make the Program Manager look good, then you have made my team look extraordinary!” |
Gulfstream Management Association |
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| “Everyone talked about your presentation for days. To have you get up and take control of the group was a relief. I would highly recommend you to any company looking for an outstanding speaker.” |
Pepsi Cola Company |
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| “You delivered just what was needed after a long day of meetings. The reviews from the seminar attendees were nothing less than outstanding.” |
The Trane Company |
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| “We have received a number of telephone calls today expressing their appreciation for a productive, fresh look at making a speech. You achieved instant credibility with the group.” |
The United Way |
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| “Now I know why you have been honored with so many speaker awards! You certainly lived up to your outstanding reputation!” |
Central FL Auto Dealers Association |
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| “Thank you for your extremely enriching and motivational speech. Your overall enthusiasm and positive outlook on life was much needed!” |
First Greensboro Home Equity, Inc |
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| “Wow – you did it again! You presentation is always the best of the best! Rarely do we consistently see across the board, one hundred percent excellent evaluations from any of our speakers.” |
HFMA |
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| “Everyone is still talking about your presentation. Many of your words of wisdom have been implemented.” |
American Payroll Association |
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| “I can’t begin to express how thrilled we all were with your presentation. Not only did you energize the participants, but the training which followed the keynote address was right on point!” |
Aronov Realty Management Inc |
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| “It was refreshing to have someone encourage us to dream!” |
TN Telecommunication Association |
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| “The audience seemed to view you as an old friend, as it found itself able to easily identify with you!” |
SC Credit Union League |
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| “I want to thank you for presenting such an outstanding finale to our meeting. I received numerous compliments on how well you tied humor into delivering the message. More importantly, compliments on the content of the message itself!” |
Computer Consulting Group |
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| “What a delight to have such an engaging program to open our convention. You were the perfect choice. Your personal approach endeared you to the audience. In short, you made me look good.” |
National Funeral Directors Association |
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| “You were very entertaining, but also had a good, meaningful, moral message! One of those kind that gives you chills when you hear it!” |
J & M Tank Lines, Inc |
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| “You were able to intertwine your motivational message with humor to create a lasting impression!” |
SC Department of Commerce |
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| “We were impressed by your ability to take a feared and sometimes dull subject and present it with humor and excitement!” |
I.H. Caffey |
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| “You are masterful at providing high content delivery and your energetic style is contagious!” |
AmeriSource |
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| “Your gift is unique!” |
SC Managers Association |
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| “Your message helped to make our meeting one of the best ever. We appreciate the humor and insight used in your presentation.” |
OH Funeral Directors Association |
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| “I have never seen the audience we have react so positively to a speaker. Al was great!” |
Alkota Cleaning Systems |
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| "I heard wonderful comments from our attendees. Your overall evaluation was outstanding.” |
Tri-State Dairy Association |
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| “All the comments we received afterward were about how much everyone enjoyed your presentation, how funny you were, how comfortable you made them feel, and especially how much they enjoyed your message. I hope that we have an opportunity in the future to invite you to more of our events! Keep up the great work!” |
SC Technical College System |
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| “Al is a true professional. He did his pre-speech testing early and his session flowed smoothly.” |
Retailer Owned Food Distributors |
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| “I didn’t think it was possible, but your keynote presentation has gotten even better than the last time we worked together. You evaluation form ratings of ‘Excellent’ were higher than any other speaker we have ever had for this meeting. It was just the perfect way to kick off the meeting’s sessions.” |
TX Statewide Telephone Cooperative, Inc. |
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| “The best of the best – you pointed them out in your talk last night and we all agree that you belong in that group, too. Your words were challenging, inspiring, humorous, teaching and heartfelt. We can not thank you enough for your gracious time and energy to help make our banquet an evening to remember.” |
Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency |
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| “We will enthusiastically mention your name when our associates need ideas for speakers. We look forward to the occasion when we can work together again!” |
NC Textile Manufacturers Association |
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| “Your presentation was outstanding. It has been my distinct honor to get to meet you and to be able to work with you during this time. Hope we will be able to do so again in the future.” |
Funeral Directors Association of KY |
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| “You did an excellent job at the conference. I received many compliments on your outstanding presentation. The audience commented that they hoped we would get the same speaker back next year.” |
SC Human Service Provider Association |
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| “We truly enjoyed having you with us, Al and really appreciate how you got along so easily with everyone. Feel free to call on me as a reference if needed.” |
PA Bankers Association |
Recent Clients
AAA – Tidewater VA
Acad. Disp. Audiologists
ABCO Industries
ABM Janitorial Services
AL Credit Union League
AL Dairy Queen
AL Inst. Deaf & Blind
Al League of Municipalities
AL School Food Service
Alkota Cleaning Systems
American Auto Assn.
Amer. College of Dentists
American Payroll Assn.
American Farm Bur. Fed.
American Feed Ind. Assn.
Amer. Sugarbeet Growers
American Tobacco Co.
American Trucking Assn.
Amerisource
AnMed Health
AR Electric Coop.
AR Farm Bureau Insur.
Aronov Realtors
Assn. of Energy Service Co
Auburn Chamber
Baille Lumber Co.
Barn Hill Contracting
BASF Corporation
Black Hill Community Dev
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Camden Military Academy
Canada Life
Cape Fear Valley Health
Carlyle & Co. Jewelers
Carolinas Ready Mix
Central FL Auto Dealers
Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Cleveland Co. Chamber
College & Univ. Printers
Columbia College
Comfortmaker Distributor
Concrete Results
Contaniment Control
Cotton States Insurance
Crown Central Petroleum
Dairy Queen Oper. Assn.
Dallas BOMA
Disability Resources
East Coast Fire Protection
East Coast Metal Distrib.
ERA of the Carolinas
First Federal Corporation
First Franklin Financial
First Union Mortg. Corp.
FL Dept of Agriculture
FL League of Cities
FL Propane Gas Assn. |
Food Master Supermarkets
Funeral Dir. Assn. of KY
GA Airports Assn.
GA Farm Bureau Fed.
Granville Co. Chamber
Gulf Stream Mgmt. Assn.
Hafele America Co.
Harris Sales & Service Co.
Hyatt Regency
IL Credit Union League
IL Crop Improvement
IL Foundation Seeds
Indep. Banks of SC
IN Farm Bureau Inc.
Indep. Sealing Distrib.
Inter-Athl. HA Assn.
J & M Tank Lines
Kershaw Co. Medical Ctr.
KS Fairs Association
Lander University
Land O Lakes
Lexington Memorial Hosp.
Life Care Ctrs of Amer.
Lou Holtz Hall of Fame
Marsh Supermarkets
MD Farm Bureau
Meeting Planners Int’l.
Mid Amer. Food Process
Mid Atlantic Farm Credit
Midwest Frozen Food Assn
Midwestern State Univ.
Mining Assn of SC
MI Works Assn.
MN Credit Union Network
MS Credit Union System
Nat’l Centrex Users Group
National Elevator
Nat’l Fed. State HS Assn.
Nat’l Funeral Dir. Assn.
Nat’l. Kidney Foundation
Nat’l Speakers Assn.
Nat’l Telephone Coop Assn
NC Assn Convenient Stores
NC Bankers Assn.
NC Cemetery Assn.
NC Movers Association
NC Textile Manuf. Assn.
NH & VT Funeral Dir.
North Carolina HFMA
NY Life Insurance Co.
OH Electric Coop.
OH Funeral Dir. Assn.
OH Municipal League
OK Dental Association
PA School Board Assn.
Palmetto Economic Dev.
Pearle Vision Center |
Pennsylvania Bankers Assn
Pepsi-Cola
Photo Marketing Internat’l
Polk Co. Chamber
Printing Ind. Of Carolinas
Prism International
PSCU Financial Services
PYA / Monarch Inc.
Red Prairie Logistics
Retail Grocers Assn of FL
Retailer Owned Food Dist.
Ruritan National
SC Assn of Gov Purch Off.
SC Assn of School Admin.
SC Chamber of Commerce
SC Dept of Commerce
SC Dept of Juvenile Justice
Schumpert Health System
SC HumanServ. Prov. Assn
Scotchman Stores
SC School Board Assn.
SC Technical College Sys.
Southeastern Tax Admin.
Southern Anesthesia
South. Bldg Code Congress
Standard Register
Stone Heavy Duty
Terminix Service Inc.
The Trane Company
The United Way
Thrift Brothers Inc.
TN Telecommunications
Tri-State Dairy Assn.
Triton Industries
Tupperware
TX Assn of HC Fin Admin
TX Credit Union League
TX Farm Bureau
TX Statewide Tel. Coop.
United Health Care
United States Air Force
United Van Lines
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
US Lumber
VA Assn of Comm Bankers
VA Credit Union League
Virgo Publishing Co.
Wal-Mart
Waterfront Group
Western Union
Westinghouse
Whiteville City Schools
Worsley Companies
WV Motor Truck Assn.
XPEDX (nat’l paper co.)
YOH (Tech. Staffing Co.)
Zehnders of Frankenmuth |
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