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Al Walker began speaking and training at a young age and was once one of the top-rated instructors in the Dale Carnegie programs. After being in the speaking and training industry for over 20 years, Al Walker has had quite a few accomplishments. He is a former Regional Vice President for Sales and Marketing Executives International from which he earned the designation Certified Sales Executive. And he has served on SMEI's Board of Directors. He is a past president of the National Speakers Association and has served as Chairman of the NSA Foundation Board of Trustees. He has earned the designation Certified Speaking Professional and his NSA colleagues inducted him into the Speakers Hall of Fame. Al recently was honored with NSA's Cavett Award, which is the National Speakers Association's highest award presented annually to the member who has rendered exceptional service to the speaking industry and the association.

Al Walker is the president of Al Walker and Associates, Inc. in Chapin, SC. His firm is dedicated to helping businesses and individuals solve problems and increase productivity through professional speaking, training, and consulting services. Al and the people in his firm have conducted over 1500 training clinics, workshops, seminars, and programs for organizations from the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. He is masterful teacher and is nationally recognized for his unique, fun-loving, humorous approach to speaking.

Areas of Expertise:

Change

Humor

Leadership

Motivation

Sales

Any group from 5,000 Funeral Directors in Las Vegas to 300 people at a chamber of commerce meeting in Auburn, Alabama and any size group in between who want to laugh be energized and inspired. The more down to earth the audience is, the better I like it. I prefer Agricultural groups, Cooperatives, Associations, Chambers of Commerce and Corporate annual, regional and state meetings. The only groups I do not LOVE to be in front of are youth.

Al Walker has spoken professionally for over 20 years and thus, is a confident, seasoned, successful speaker.

Al has conducted over 1,000 workshops and training programs in sales, customer service, leadership and team building which means Al can serve in the dual capacity of a speaker and workshop leader.

Al has served on state, regional, and national boards and was once president of the National Speakers Association. This wealth of experience means Al can relate to the challenges your people face on a day-to-day basis, both personally and professionally.

Keynote (within the United States) $5,500.00 plus expenses
Keynote (Southeastern U.S.) $4,500.00 plus expenses
Keynote (South Carolina) $3,500.00 plus expenses

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
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 when delivers the driving message that if you think big enough you will be guaranteed to have a larger life. Through stories and illustrations Al shares the common traits, characteristics, and values of Big time winners who have handled their difficulties through life in a Bigger more enriching way. Al will inspire you to tap more deeply into your talents, skills, and abilities in your community, job, and personal life so that you can live a Larger life. This program is perfect for those who want to think big, live large, and laugh all the way out of the room.

"Wow you did it again! Your presentation is always the best of the best. Al rarely do we consistently see across the board one hundred percent excellent evaluations from any speakers. You are truly one of the best presenters we have ever had the privilege of working with." HFMA

"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." INSURANCE AGENCY

"What a delight to have such an engaging program to open our convention. You were the perfect choice. Best of all, our attendees gained valuable information to take back to their businesses and family. In short, you made me, the meeting planner, look good!" FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

"Because of your great insight and helpful suggestions, our Board was able to get back on track, leading to one of the most productive Board meetings I have ever had the pleasure of attending." ACADEMY OF DISPENSING AUDIOLOGISTS

"I didn't think it was possible, but your keynote presentation has gotten even better than the last time we worked together. Your evaluation forms of Excellent were higher than any other speaker we have ever had for this meeting. It makes my job a lot easier knowing that I got the best speakers in the business to start off my meeting!" STATEWIDE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE