Dr. Phil McGraw

Some people spend their lives reacting to what life hands them, while others craft life to fit their goals. Dr. McGraw who is a psychologist but describes himself as a strategist, is determined to make sure that his audience members are the creators of their lives, not created by their lives. By accepting that you are personally accountable for every element of your life, McGraw says, you can erase the negative "epidemic behaviors" (found in all of American society: denial, false assumptions, inertia, deceptive masking) in your life and reach your goals. Presented in a tough-love, sometimes cantankerous tone, this speech is not for those looking to explore their inner child or visualize away negative energy. No, this is pull-yourself-up-by-the- bootstraps advice from someone who's done just that.

• Get Real

  Through his many books and his daily syndicated television talk show, Dr. Phil McGraw has galvanized millions of people to get real about their own behavior.

  As a speaker, Dr. Phil is able to present and discuss everything from the major front-page stories to the latest in pop culture to the most recent social trends that seem to be changing the way all of us live.

  In his entertaining, dead-on style, he can share his opinions about the country's most prominent newsmakers and celebrities. He can talk about ordinary Americans who suddenly find themselves in the spotlight. He can even talk about himself and, yes, his own foibles. Above all, Dr. Phil always challenges his audience, pushing them to discover what they have to do to move confidently forward.

  Through humor, satire, straight talk and old-fashioned insight, Dr. Phil's keynote address provides a large dose of sensibility for those trying to make sense of their lives.