The Afterburner Seminars, founded by ace fighter pilot Jim Murphy, provide a one-of-a-kind, interactive, high-energy experience that is custom-tailored to inspire leadership, integrated teamwork and the quick, flexible thinking essential to fighter pilots and business managers alike.

In 1973 Captain Alan Bean was the Commander of Skylab Mission where he lived 59 days in space and was the fourth person to leave his footprints on the moon. Under his leadership his crew accomplished 150% of their pre-mission goals, a record which is still unsurpassed. During his 18-year career in NASA, Captain Bean established eleven world records in aeronautics and astronautics. He was awarded two NASA Distinguished Services Medals.

Alan Hobson is an international bestselling author of half a dozen books, a former nine-time All-American gymnast, marathon runner, hang glider pilot, white water kayaker, cold water scuba diver, parachutist, and journalist. Not only is Alan an Everest climber and a cancer survivor but an inspirational figure and has appeared on television shows such as Oprah.

Earning the prestigious, "Certified Speaker Professional" award, Albert Mensah has become one of the world's leading motivational speakers, leadership coaches and trainers for employees at top companies throughout the globe. Rising from his humble beginnings in Ghana, Africa, he has built a strong reputation among business leaders and corporate executives as the catalyst for driving employee morale, increasing work productivity, and enhancing team commitment through his energizing, inspirational, and often invigorating speaking engagements.

Since her first Olympic appearance at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games at age 14, Amanda has become very well known in the world of swimming, competing in four Olympic Games and winning 7 Olympic Medals. Not only did she gain popularity with her swimming expertise, her passion for modeling and TV hosting have allowed her to build her fame through other media outlets as well.

More than 20 years ago, Amanda Gore launched her speaking career by talking about connections that count, leading with the heart, motivating with laughter, and bringing out the best in people. With today's mergers and cross-cultural workplaces, Amanda stresses the importance of creating corporate communities that bring people together productively and profitably.