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Never before has the world economy faced such challenging times, from Wall St, banking, finance, healthcare, government - corporations and associations all over the globe – and it going to get worse before it gets better. There is no better time or message than Neal Petersen’s “No Barriers- Only Solutions” keynote. Audiences are faced with choices everyday– “how do we survive and excel?” Neal’s keynote has never been more sought after and necessary - he challenges and empowers his audience to think differently, outside the box, with responsibility and accountability.

“Navigate through unchartered waters.”  With choice there are consequences - make your decisions and choose your future wisely.

Neal Petersen is an award-winning author, solo “Around Alone” racing yachtsman, co-founder of an investment bank and so much more. Few people have realized their dreams, but even fewer have raced solo around the world and in a boat he designed and built. It is an unparalleled adventure, the longest, most extreme race for any man or woman, 27,000 miles in a boat, nine months at sea- alone!

Neal has demonstrated what can happen when one truly lives by goals, planning and preparation, believing there are no obstacles so great that they cannot be overcome. In sharing his high-impact extraordinary adventure, Neal delivers a powerful message: "In life there are no barriers- only solutions!"

As a gifted storyteller, Neal has over fifteen years experience internationally delivering his history-making keynote to corporations such as IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Motorola, Oracle, HP, American Express, Genetech, numerous state and local government keynotes, etc.  Neal’s inspirational keynotes are based on life experiences which set him apart from speakers who speak on topics.

Neal is known for his uniqueness, high energy, humor, adaptability and most importantly: valuable content. He customizes every keynote. Plus, he is likeable and extremely easy to work with.

Neal’s messages include:

• The importance of realizing goals; perseverance, determination in reaching them.
• The role of social responsibility in corporate America.
• Turning perceived disadvantages into advantages:
• The power of positive attitude and how it affects one’s performance.
• With choice there are consequences – choose wisely.
• Change is constant – its how you play the cards you are dealt.

Neal's goal is to be a part of your conference- to assist meeting planners in generating maximum results for their audience. At no additional cost, Neal is willing to do in-house welcome videos, book-signings, lunches, receptions, awards, media appearances, executive breakfasts and any special requests you may have to maximize audience impact. Just ask!

Neal was rated the best speaker ever at IBM’s Global STGU Conference. After the opening keynote presentation to 8,000 attendees Neal sold and personalized over 1,000 copies of his award winning autobiography, Journey of a Hope Merchant, with a solid line out the door for six hours! Unscheduled, but willing, Neal was asked to be on a plane three days later to open the sister conference in Europe to another 5,000 attendees. It was history making at IBM.

Neal’s keynote becomes the talk of every event. Audiences walk away with a renewed attitude that anything is possible.