Neil Wood - 1984 Olympic Trials Runner and Air Force Veteran

The audience is always inspired, smiling, fulfilled and more motivated than they were when they first arrived. I educate and entertain by sharing useful, time-tested and successful ideas that have helped others reach their goals. My presentations include many stories that touch the heart, mind, emotions and soul of the audience. I also like to get the audience involved in a few activities to prove a point.

Event planners enjoy working with me because I always show up early to check the room and meet as many audience members as possible. I also custom design the presentation to the needs of the event planner, so that I share a specific message to the audience that day. I also offer to follow-up after the event to be sure my client is thrilled with the success of the event. I have a 100% record of success!

I spent much of my first six years in foster care and most of the next ten living on welfare.
At sixteen, determined to create a happier and more fulfilling life, I left home and began charting a new course for my future.

That experience taught me one of life’s most important lessons: your past does not predict your future.

Since 1992, I have delivered thousands of presentations and written four books, including two Amazon bestsellers. Through personal experiences and powerful stories of people who overcame humble—and often deeply challenging—beginnings, I show audiences what is possible when determination is combined with the right tools, a clear sense of purpose, and the courage to take action.

My mission is to inspire people to become happier, more successful, and more fulfilled; to discover their passion and purpose; and to recognize their ability to create meaningful change.

True motivation must ultimately come from within. I provide the stories, practical ideas, and proven success principles that help people find that motivation—and inspire them to pursue their dreams with renewed confidence, purpose, and passion.

My presentations cover inspiration and success stories. I speak to athletes, business people including sales people and all others who want to make changes and improvements in their life. The motivation must come from you, and I'll give you ideas and success tips that will inspire you to pursue your dreams with passion.

I need the basics such as a microphone, both hand-held and a smaller microphone that clips onto my shirt. A flip chart and sound system is necessary for my laptop music and a few slides.

Event planners are welcome to video my entire presentation and share with the audience after the event. This helps the audience refresh what they learned and reenforce the ideas, stories and tips.