BigGames

In just eight weeks, the world will converge on Canada. The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games, will be held February 12-28 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and will be the third Olympics hosted by the country. True to Olympic form, plenty of drama, inspiration and incredible stories will emerge over those two weeks. BigSpeak can help bring that same level of intensity, excitement and inspiration to your organization.

Ever wanted to know what its like to careen down a mountain at 135 mph? Speed-master and Canadian Olympic Downhill skier Vince Poscente takes you there...on a chair! His amazing and unorthodox Olympic odyssey is only one facet of his expertise on not only withstanding the speed of life, but embracing and harnessing it to your advantage.

Jim Shea enjoys barreling downhill at suicidal velocity as well...head first. As the first ever US gold medal Men's Skeleton champion (the sledding cousin to the feet-first luge), Jim had to battle a long road of dyslexia and learning disability to achieve world-champion level mastery of his sport.

And speaking of sticking your neck out, Olympic gold medalist in Aerial Skiing, Nikki Stone also knows what it's like to overcome the odds and shares her comeback story/success philosophy with audiences all over the world. Ten different doctors told Nikki that, due to irreversible spinal disc damage, she might never strap on a pair of skis again. Two years later, Nikki skied down a slope at 40 miles per hour, off a 12-foot wall of snow and launched five stories into the air to capture the gold. Early next year, she'll release her latest book When Turtles Fly: Secrets of Successful People Who Know How to Stick Their Necks Out. The book contains hands-on tools, and anecdotes that she's learned through her Olympic experience, interwoven around the inspirational stories of some amazing contributors: Tommy Hilfiger, Shaun White, Prince Albert of Monaco, Dr. Stephen Covey, Lindsey Vonn and many more.

The book speaks to the connection between Olympic success and success in the business world and beyond. Due to the book's early buzz and great potential, Nikki was recently asked to write a Gold-Medal-Caliber Success Blog for the Huffington Post. Nikki, Jim, Vince and many other Olympic icons are available to engage, empower and inspire your audience this Olympic season and beyond. Bring Olympic Gold to your next event...contact BigSpeak today!

Stressed to impress? Need a knock-out location for your next event? It's always a beautiful day in our neighborhood! Verdant valleys, breathtaking beaches, majestic mountains, spectacular vistas, world-class wineries and a seamless confluence of Mediterranean spice and laid-back California soul make Santa Barbara the ultimate conference destination. Come, share our paradise!

From Spanish missions to sand castles, point-breaks to pinot noir, we are truly blessed and fortunate to call Santa Barbara home. Known as the American Riviera, this quintessential California paradise is a spectacular setting for any conference, convention or retreat. BigSpeak is proud to partner with these premier venues to bring a touch of California class to your next event.

The Four Seasons Biltmore:

Befitting its glamorous ambiance, reminiscent of Hollywood's Golden Era, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival annually chooses this legendary beachfront location for it's "A-list" star-studded galas.

Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort:

Situated on Santa Barbara's spectacular waterfront, the Doubletree is a short stroll from world class shopping, dining and outdoor activities. As the perfect gateway to all Santa Barbara has to offer, the Doubletree's distinctive large rotunda offers breathtaking views of our palm-lined streets, historic Stearns Wharf and the beautiful Pacific Ocean as a stunning backdrop to any event.

Bacara Resort and Spa:

Oprah Winfrey chose this secluded gem set on an idyllic beach as the luxurious venue for her Legends Ball. With world-class golfing at nearby Sandpiper, the spa and resort has also been host to the annual Wall Street Journal ECO:nomics Conference as well as the recent Asian Economic Policy Conference attended by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and renowned global economist David Hale.

The Canary Hotel:

Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the Canary boasts a classic Spanish style, boutique hotel ambience and a spectacular rooftop vista like no other. In October, the hotel hosted the vanguard of today's music industry during the New Noise Santa Barbara Music and Digital Media Conference.

Contact BigSpeak today to begin planning your next conference, convention, training or retreat and ask about corporate and group discounts at many of our spectacular venues.

BigHurry?

No worry. At BigSpeak, we realize that this can be a hectic time of year, fraught with last-minute shopping peril - especially when it comes to booking speakers. In fact, a number of clients have approached us with harried requests for speakers with engagements less than a week away. No problem. Here at BigSpeak, we help put the "Santa" in Santa Barbara this time of year. Whether it's a last-minute speaker replacement or corporate entertainment for a year-end gala, we've got you covered. Just give us a call – we'll do all the heavy lifting and make you the hero.