*Morale booster for leaders, employees and students
*Inspiration to attain new aspirations, goals and dreams
*Historical account of fascinating celebrities of Monterey Peninsula

Susan Cantrell offers a speech unrivalled in the field of motivational speaking. With inimitable style and “signature off-beat questions”, as editors have called them, she has uncovered the secrets to hundreds of celebrities’ success through her two decades of inspiring interviews for magazines and newspapers. Celebrities are from nine fields as diverse as acting, writing, aviation, sports and comedy.

Based on her book StarWords: Inspirational Conversations with Extraordinary Monterey Peninsulans, forwarded by Clint Eastwood, Cantrell’s speech reveals “10 Common Denominators of Success” in both business and personal lives. She will share the inspiring stories of celebrities who overcame poverty, rejection, illness and other stumbling blocks on the path to their true calling.

Passionately spoken, and laced with humor, Susan motivates us to realize our own dreams . . .

Praise for Speeches:

“Susan’s journey into the secrets of celebrity success is unparalleled in the field of motivational speaking. Her path to stardom is as fascinating and inspiring as her interview subjects.”
- Bobby Fried, Fortune 500 marketing strategist & best-selling author

"Great presence . . . clean communication . . . nice story-telling personna. "A+"!"
- Peter Burwash, tennis pro, Fortune 500 motivational speaker and CEO of world's largest tennis management company.

"What a refreshing, personal and inspiring presentation you gave . . ."
- Kathleen C. Hendricks, president Women's Council of Realtors Monterey Peninsula Chapter

Praise for Seminars:

Cantrell holds two teaching credentials and currently offers to adults, colleges and high schools the courses: “Art of the Interview: Communication Skills for Living” and “Fulfill your Dreams while Creating Life Balance.”

“Your talk and the workshop you have offered through the Personal Growth and Counseling Center have helped to motivate and remind students of the strengths they have to meet their goals.”
- Gary Rodriguez, Prevention Specialist, California State University Monterey Bay

“I’ve learned to put a plan of action together to achieve my (dreams),”
- CSUMB Student Activist

“I learned a lot of things that will help me out not just in (job) interviews but in every single day.”
- High School Student

"I gained interviewing and job professionalism experience from this course."
- High School Student

“The students loved the course!”
- Sharon Albert, principal, MPUSD ROP

Sample Clients:

California Association of Teachers of English
National Steinbeck Center Author's Table
California State University Monterey Bay
Sons in Retirement Branch 115
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Carmel-by-the-Sea Rotary International
Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula
Numerous Monterey County High Schools

To Book a Speaking Engagement, Seminar, or for More Information:

StarWords Enterprises
P.O. Box 54
Pacific Grove CA 93950
Call: (831) 372-2231