Debra Pestrak, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Biography

Debra Pestrak, peak performance expert, offers insights and useful information that can be
implemented immediately. Debra's messages reach to the core of each audience member with her
natural style, engaging presentation skills, and real life examples. Participants are treated to a
compelling experience that gives them the opportunity to change the way they think, act and feel —resulting in an inspirational and motivational encounter that lingers with the attendees long after her program is over.

With over 25 years in managing, motivating, directing others and personal success, Debra brings a vast experience to convey as she energetically presents what it takes to play with the big boys and girls in life. She gives the audience real skills for results right now.

Playing with the Big Boys and Playing with the Big Boys & Girls in Real Estate

26 year corporate career—from telephone operator to managing a $20 million budget

Started and led sales organizations at Pacific Bell and US West

When Pacific Bell (now SBC) opened it's local market, Debra developed and implemented strategies that achieved zero base loss

Never lost a multi-million dollar contract she negotiated

Appeared on various TV and radio programs

Degree in Business Administration and Management

Extensive training in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Over 15 years researching top performers and what it takes to reach your full potential

Her credibility and experience gave her access to such luminaries as Jean Hamilton, CEOPrudential; Ann Livermore, President-Hewlett-Packard; Anne Sweeney, President-Disney; Mary Farrell, Managing Director-PaineWebber, and Karen Garrison, President-Pitney Bowes, for oneon-one interviews to capture their insights for her book

Listed in the International Who's Who of Professional Management and Executive Guild

Past president of the National Speakers Association-San Diego

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