Andy Hickman

Biography

Motivational Speaker Andy Hickman understands the importance of growing in the midst of change which is why he is one of the most highly sought after speakers by Fortune 100 companies in America. Prior to receiving the highest earned designation from the National Speakers Association, the Certified Speaking Professional, Andy owned and operated three businesses simultaneously: a real estate development and construction company, a property management group, and a mortgage/finance organization. His varied background in business provides him a unique understanding of what it takes to succeed. In today`s unpredictable marketplace, one of the keys for a successful organization is found in the ability of its employees to adapt quickly to change. Andy`s background in the business world has helped him in developing keynote and breakout sessions that will not only affect attendees in their work environment, but also encourage them to examine what is truly important in their personal lives.

As a professional illusionist who has worked with David Copperfield`s "Project Magic," Hickman combines a life-changing message with illusion, humor, and entertainment to deliver a powerful presentation. Andy is an inspiration to people of all ages, challenging them to see that the future is in their hands even in the midst of change.

An organization that focuses on personal growth will see its employees making sound corporate decisions based on solid priorities. Andy believes that building strong relationships at home and at work is vital to experiencing growth in both personal and professional arenas.

Even in the most customer-sensitive organization, employees need to be inspired to deliver excellent customer service, because in today`s marketplace, good customer service just isn`t good enough. Although he has enjoyed the privilege of addressing thousands of audience members throughout the world, perhaps his greatest honor was delivering the Keynote Address to the survivors of the Oklahoma City bombing. In addition to entertaining these brave people, Andy brought them a message of hope and renewal.

As author of the book titled, Stuff That Really Matters -- Establishing Priorities for Your Business and Your Life, Andy reveals the secret to creating the future that you`ve always dreamed of... through wise choices made and commitments honored. Andy has also co-authored, Humor Me, a collective work from America`s top humorists.

Publications

Stuff That Really Matters:
Establishing Priorities for Your Business and Your Life

Stuff That Really Matters will inspire you to develop quality relationships with others, will teach you valuable and unique parenting skills, will teach you how to remember the names of everyone you encounter, and will help you establish clear priorities for your business and personal life.

This popular book is currently in its third printing.

Titles

"The Bonsai Principle"
This keynote is especially important to audiences who are facing changes in their lives, whether it is personal or workplace related. Andy encourages attendees to "break out of the mold" and challenges them to become all that they were designed to become!

"Building Winning Relationships at Work and at Home"
Like a well-tended garden, relationships need cultivating in order to be healthy. Andy will inspire you to create healthy relationships in your personal and business lives because the quality of your relationships will drive your success.

"The Magic of the Future is YOU!"
This program is ideally suited for opening or closing your conferences or meetings. Andy combines entertainment with a powerful motivational message that will inspire each member of your audience to create their future through wise choices made and commitments honored.

"Stuff That Really Matters!" (Can also be a full day seminar)
This program is based on Andy`s book by the same title. It will help your people establish clear priorities for their business and personal life, because it`s not all "small stuff."

"Exceeding your Customer`s Expectations"
Great customer service is expected in today`s marketplace, but only excellence will set you apart. In this presentation, Andy will inspire your people to exceed the expectations of your customers.