Vicki Hitzges had a dream first job working in the Dallas Cowboy's front office. That job led to a career in television in Dallas where she had the privilege of meeting U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, both George Bush and George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. She attributes her ability to relate to audiences today because she had to think fast and speak to everyone from political figures to business moguls to movie stars to professional athletes under the pressure and bright lights of TV newscasts.

Later, as a publicist, she worked to get clients featured in stories on television, in magazine and newspaper articles and on radio programs. One of her clients, motivational guru, Zig Ziglar, thought highly of Vicki's creativity. He urged her to speak and decided to personally mentor her. Within three months she'd spoken around the world.

Due to that rich background, Vicki tells stories, uses humor, gives practical content and involves her audience. In 2004, she earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation. CSP is the highest earned designation awarded by the National Speakers Association to recognize proven expertise and experience. Fewer than seven per cent of speakers worldwide have earned this title.

Her first book, Attitude Is Everything -- Ten Steps to Staying Positive sold out and went into its 2nd printing the day is was released. Her second book, Stuck on Stop -- How to Overcome Procrastination is expected to top the first book's sales.

She's spoken across the U.S. and as far away as Qatar, New Zealand, Panama and Thailand. Her clients include powerhouses like Microsoft, Allstate, Cisco, Southwest Airlines, Delta Airlines, New York Life, Chase Bank, GTE, EDS, Bell Helicopter, M&T Bank, the US Marines, the FBI, Baylor Hospital, Safeway, Victoria's Secret, Deloitte & Touche, and the CIA.

You'll enjoy Vicki. (And if you want to hear behind-the-scenes scoop from her years of reporting about celebrities including President Bill Clinton, singer Better Midler, comedian Bill Cosby or actor-director Ron Howard…just ask!)