LEADERSHIP
Motivational Speakers for leading the next generation of leaders!!
Leadership comes with responsibility at any level. Leadership can only be practiced in attitude and actions. If you are looking for a motivational speaker regarding the abilities, knowledge, and skills necessary to be a leader, The Fisher Agency has many of the top motivational speakers on what leadership looks like in today’s day and age.
Leaders know the way and lead the way – respectfully exercising authority over oneself and others. If you seek inspirational speakers at your school or workplace, (including youth speakers, speakers for schools and speakers for teachers) The Fisher Agency speakers are here to motivate you. If you are in the quest of a professional speaker(s) for an event in your office, then conference speakers are here to lead your team to the next level.
AARON DAVIS
THE ENTHUSIATOR
Does your school have issues that demand immediate attention? Then Aaron Davis can empower your students and staff to take positive action before tough issues become headlines.
Based on his expertise and life experiences, he thoroughly understands the importance of making the right decisions early in life, as well as the dreaded consequences of following the wrong crowd.
Aaron has been where your students are today and he has experienced first-hand some of the success that they seek tomorrow. Because of his enthusiasm and passion for seeing young people’s lives change, he is known, nationwide, as the Enthusiator.
Aaron holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was a member of the 1994 National Championship football team.
He has spent countless hours with young people in junior and senior high schools, colleges, and juvenile detention centers. He has worked directly with youth as Urban Outreach Director for Campus Life, and as an Educational Specialist for the University of Nebraska.
Aaron is co-author of the books: The Making of an Unshakeable Character and The Heart of a Difference Maker and is the author of the inspiring book, The Truth About Success.
Aaron Davis travels from Nebraska
JESSE LEBEAU
TV STAR, BASKETBALL TRICK ARTISTS & CELEBRITY TEEN COACH
Jesse LeBeau, also known as “The Celebrity Teen Coach”, is one of today’s most highly sought after youth speakers, authors, and motivators. His underdog story has inspired millions of teens through his speaking, best-selling books and youth programs. He is one of the worlds premiere basketball trick artists, regularly featured on TV, film, and international tours. Jesse stars on the new Emmy nominated kids TV sitcom “This Just In” on Pop Tv Saturday mornings and has his own TV show in development entitled “The LeBeau Show”.
Jesse understands the struggles youth can be faced with when trying to discover their own identity and purpose. Sharing his story, Jesse encourages teens to view their lives through a new lens and that life’s battles can be won, armed with a sense of humor, an optimistic attitude, and ultimately hard work. His empowering story of triumph focuses on never giving up on your dreams and how you can turn your biggest obstacles into your greatest strengths.
Jesse LeBeau travels from California
SCOTT BACKOVICH
YOUTH SPEAKER, TEEN EDUCATOR, (SELF-PROCLAIMED) GENIUS
Pop culture-referencing, Facebook-poking, teen advice whiz Scott Backovich is making a significant impact on tens of thousands of students in audiences around the United States and Canada.
Witty by nature, caring at heart: for youth speaker Scott Backovich, this is merely the tip of the iceberg. Scott’s quirky yet powerful style and message speak to students at their own level, helping them to understand the true potential they hold.
Scott recognizes the monotonous cycle that students can undoubtedly fall into while in high school. After spotting the pattern during his own sophomore year, he decided to be bold and make a change. By the age of 21, Scott had presented to thousands of students, appeared as a guest on international radio and student leadership podcasts, and had gained positive recognition around the United States for his compelling message.
As someone still in his 20‘s, Scott realizes that students today need to be reached in new and innovative ways. From cell phones to Twitter updates, Facebook to YouTube, teens have both grown up in and created a culture that has redefined what it means to connect. Scott understands. He has dedicated his life to connecting with and empowering students everywhere. On any given day, he can be found not only speaking on stages around North America, but also reaching out to teens on various student-based sites. For Scott, it’s not about talking at students; it’s about connecting with them where they are.
“Those bad things that have happened to you, that baggage that you have? It does NOT define you. How you choose to grow from it, will.”
Today, Scott resides in Southern California amongst friends and family, who inspire him daily. When not speaking onstage, he can be found exploring Disneyland, relaxing with friends, or wrapping up in a warm Snuggie (yes, we’re talking about the blanket with sleeves)
Scott Backovich travels from California
MIKE SMITH
EXCITING, PASSIONATE, REAL.
A native to Imperial, Nebraska, Mike has been speaking professionally for the last 5 years and has been a youth outreach worker for over 10 years. He is the founder and executive director of a 501c3 non-profit in THE BAY and its offshoot, Skate For Change (SFC), both of which have begun to receive national acclaim and support from the likes of Red Bull and State Farm. This past summer, Mike also embarked on his second annual mission of skateboarding across the entire state of Nebraska to raise money for these causes.
Today, Mike spends his days expanding the scope of these ventures. Currently, he is finishing up construction on a 28,000 square-foot facility in Lincoln that will serve as the headquarters for THE BAY and SFC, containing an indoor skatepark, a coffee shop, an art gallery, and a concert venue for local youth to utilize until as late as 2 A.M. on the weekends. Mike has also been traveling the region with his skateboard in tow to help spread SFC to cities like Omaha, Kansas City, Chicago, Cleveland, and the rest of the country. His aim is to one day spread this concept to skateboarders across the world.
Mike is an expert at communicating with kids and encouraging them to make good decisions that lead them to follow their dreams. Mike will come to your school and speak truth and encouragement to your students – he has already made a difference for thousands of students, parents, and administrators across the country!
Mike Smith has been a full-time advocate and resource for homeless and runaway youth for the last two years. He meets them under bridges, in abandoned buildings and while they are train hopping. He works hard to help them get into a stable, safe, and consistent living situation.
Mike understands making poor decisions can get you into a tough spot. He knows about hard circumstances that sometimes influence bad choices. Mike uses these lessons to inspire young people to believe in themselves, to dream bigger and run hard to reach them.
The founder of Bay 198, one of the country’s only nonprofit skateparks, Mike doesn’t just talk about changing lives – he lives it. To raise awareness for troubled youth and funds to help provide them a safe productive outlet, he slept under a bridge for 27 straight nights (many frigid) last winter, and skated more than 430 miles across the state in June 2011.
He is a former All-American college basketball player and avid surfer, snowboarder and skateboarder with more than a decade of experience working with young people. Mike is an expert at relating to young people and communication a message of inspiration and hope that they won’t forget. Students from all walks of life will easily relate to Mike’s message and will be inspired to become the change in their community.
Mike Smith travels from Nebraska
SHAUN DERIK
THE SPEAKER FOR THE DREAMER
For over 10 years, Speaker and Performing Artist, Shaun Derik, has dedicated his life to helping people, young and old, reconnect with their passion and go after their dreams. Through his dynamic message delivery, which is a blend of music and comedy, audience members leave Shaun’s presentations feeling motivated and energized; as a result are encouraged to take massive steps towards the achievement of their life-long goals.
Shaun learned early about the power of a mentor and having that positive reinforcement of someone else’s feedback. Shaun struggled through his grade school years, and like so many young people, developed a low self-esteem and turned to music as an outlet for his emotions. Frequently Shaun would stay behind after school ended, sneak into the music room and play the piano. One day the music teacher heard Shaun playing the piano; he let Shaun finish his piece and then came into the room and gave, what Shaun refers to as, “the greatest gift of all” a compliment that forever changed Shaun’s life. As the “Speaker for the Dreamer” Shaun represents that support system needed to be triumphant and truly believes that with hard work and consistency, anything is possible!
Throughout grade school, Shaun studied dance and theater and after high school immersed himself into arts and entertainment industry, landing several commercials and producing his own stage plays. It wasn’t until enrolling in a public speaking course in college that he found his calling. “I knew nothing would ever give me more joy than encouraging people through the power of communication.” So, that is what he set out to do and has not looked back!
Shaun moved to New York City and founded Dreamsong, a production company designed to deliver inspirational and relevant content for today’s dreamer. His most recent projects include the audio series, “Dreams & Detours” and the reality web-series “JourneyMe.”
Shaun Derik travels from New York