To book a speaking event, contact Becky Robinsonbecky@weavinginfluence.com | 734-854-3486

Economic Crisis: The Hit Men Strike HomeWhat Wrecked Our Economy and How to Fix ItThe recent U.S. economic crisis is a classic hit by economic hit men (EHMs)—except this time we are the victims,

instead of countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Drawing on personal experiences as an EHM

with corruption and fraud as described in his blockbuster books, John Perkins explains how tools honed in

economically developing countries during the past four decades are enabling the extremely rich to purchase

businesses and real estate at fire sale prices; defend abolition of health care, education, and other social programs;

and justify privatization of the public sector in the U.S. and Europe. But crises offer opportunities. Perkins presents a

plan for transforming the economy and describes ways each of us can employ our individual passions and skills to not

only prosper but also create a world we will be proud to pass on to future generations. He offers specific steps we can

take to create an economic system that, in addition to being sustainable, also regenerates destroyed environments.

Identifying corporations as "the most influential institutions on the planet," he challenges us to transform ourselves

and the companies and policies that so deeply impact our lives.

Attaining the Heights of LeadershipShort-term profits and long-term business success result from great leadership. Changes in economic and social

trends offer corporate managers opportunities to become great leaders. We have arrived at a watershed moment in

history—perhaps the greatest revolution yet, a Consciousness Revolution. We understand that systems that pollute

and squander resources have failed us; they must be replaced by ones that enhance the environment and global

living standards. Every type of business has a role to play and can profit from this revolution. John Perkins has

devoted four decades to managing companies and advising corporations, governments, and international agencies on

strategies for success. Now he shares his insights and his optimism for the future. Join him as he spells out strategies

that will work for you and your business. Commit to grasping the reins of great leadership.

Corruption and Assassination: Secret Weapons of U.S. PolicyLearn the shocking truth about our government's involvement in the corruption and assassination of world leaders.

Drawing on experiences discussed in his New York Times bestsellers, John Perkins describes the post-World War II era

as one that created history's first truly global empire—mostly through economics, rather than the military. He shares

his personal involvement in the “deal of the century” (the Saudi Arabia Money Laundering Affair), the assassinations

of Ecuador’s President Jaime Roldos and Panama’s Omar Torrijos, the campaign against Saddam Hussein, and more.

He discusses his role as a leader in promoting what he calls a Death Economy, based on ravaging resources. Then he

takes the discussion to the next level by offering practical strategies for turning the Death Economy into a Life

Economy—one that cleans up pollution and creates new technologies for energy, transportation, banking,

communications, and manufacturing. He emphasizes that this is one of those pivotal times in history when people

who embrace the incredible opportunities for change will be the future success stories.

Geo-Politics, the Future, and You: A Call to ActionJohn Perkins discusses his experiences as an economic hit man, the empire that resulted from those actions, and the

plan for creating a sustainable, regenerative, just, and peaceful world presented in his book The New Confessions of an

Economic Hit Man. After ten years as an economic hit man, Perkins had an epiphany in 1980, as he sat in the ruins of

an old sugar plantation in the Virgin Islands. He was struck by the realization that the plantation was built on the

bones of slaves. Then he had to admit that his line of work was the modern equivalent of a slaver; he had used the

power of financial institutions to exploit natural and human resources around the world. In this program, he

discusses this epiphany which initiated his personal change, and the reasons he is optimistic that we can create

human societies our children will be proud to inherit—and how to get started.

Economic Hit Man and the Prophecies: Changing Ourselves & the WorldSharing his experiences as a shaman's apprentice—which began as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Amazon in the

1960s, his life as an economic hit man, corporate executive, and consultant to governments and Fortune 500

companies, John Perkins leads you on a journey of optimism for creating a sustainable, regenerative, just, and

peaceful world. “We have entered a period in history,” he says, “that is prophesied by many cultures as a time to leave

behind a colonizing world view and recognize that we are one community of a fragile species living on a tiny planet.”

These prophecies are consistent with shifts in policies that Perkins sees occurring throughout the corporate world. In

this program, he tells the stories of Polynesian shamans who shapeshift through oceans, Amazonian warriors who

transform into anacondas, Andean birdpeople and Tibetan monks who bi-locate across mountains. These shamans

teach that life is energy and that new forms become possible by altering energy patterns on individual, institutional,

and global levels. Perkins shares how you can create this change and work toward developing sustainable and

regenerative systems in your personal and/or business life. Perkins offers a plan for creating a world “that will make

our children proud of us.” He encourages us to follow our passions, use our individual talents, and take actions that

lead us along this exciting path to higher consciousness.

Transforming Turmoil into a New EconomyFor the first time in history, every human being faces the same crises—including climate change, diminishing

resources, and economic turmoil. Because of wide access to the Internet and cell phones, we all know that the old

approaches have failed. It is time, John Perkins shares, to develop a model that takes us out of war-based, exploitative

economies into ones committed to creating a world which future generations will want to inherit. Every major current

crisis can be traced to corporate goals of maximizing profits regardless of the social and environmental costs. By

recognizing that the market place is a democratic voting booth, we the people have the power to demand new goals,

ones focused on developing a sustainable, regenerative, just, and peaceful world. Find out how in this exciting and

hopeful presentation.

About John PerkinsNew York Times Bestselling Author As Chief Economist at a major international consulting firm, John Perkins advised the World Bank, United Nations, IMF, U.S. Treasury Department, Fortune 500 corporations, and leaders of countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (2016), a follow-up to John's classic New York Times bestseller, brings the story of economic hit men and jackal assassins up to date and chillingly home to the U.S. It goes on to provide practical strategies to transform the failing global death economy into a regenerative life economy. Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (73 weeks on the New York Times 'Non-fiction' bestseller list for the hardcover and paperback combined, 32 languages), The Secret History of the American Empire (New York Times bestseller), and Hoodwinked were ground-breaking exposés of the clandestine operations that created the current global crises; they set the stage for the revelations and strategies detailed in The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.

John has lectured at Harvard, Oxford, and more than 50 other universities around the world; is a founder and board member of Dream Change and The Pachamama Alliance, nonprofit organizations devoted to establishing a world future generations will want to inherit; and is the author of books on indigenous cultures and transformation including Shapeshifting, The World Is As You Dream It, Psychonavigation, Spirit of the Shuar, and The Stress-Free Habit. He has been featured on ABC, NBC, CNN, CNBC, NPR, A&E, the History Channel, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Der Spiegel, and many other publications, as well as in numerous documentaries including The End of Poverty?, Zeitgeist Addendum, and Apology of an Economic Hit Man. He was awarded the Lennon Ono Grant for Peace in 2012 and the Rainforest Action Network Challenging Business As Usual Award in 2006.

Speaking Topics of New York Times Bestselling Author John Perkins

All programs can be presented in 30, 45, or 60 minutes; plus Q&A.

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Below are descriptions of some of the speeches John Perkins offers. These can be modified to suit specific audiences. They can also be offered as half or full-day workshops.

Economic Crisis: The Hit Men Strike HomeWhat Wrecked Our Economy and How to Fix ItThe recent U.S. economic crisis is a classic hit by economic hit men (EHMs)—except this time we are the victims,

instead of countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Drawing on personal experiences as an EHM

with corruption and fraud as described in his blockbuster books, John Perkins explains how tools honed in

economically developing countries during the past four decades are enabling the extremely rich to purchase

businesses and real estate at fire sale prices; defend abolition of health care, education, and other social programs;

and justify privatization of the public sector in the U.S. and Europe. But crises offer opportunities. Perkins presents a

plan for transforming the economy and describes ways each of us can employ our individual passions and skills to not

only prosper but also create a world we will be proud to pass on to future generations. He offers specific steps we can

take to create an economic system that, in addition to being sustainable, also regenerates destroyed environments.

Identifying corporations as "the most influential institutions on the planet," he challenges us to transform ourselves

and the companies and policies that so deeply impact our lives.

Attaining the Heights of LeadershipShort-term profits and long-term business success result from great leadership. Changes in economic and social

trends offer corporate managers opportunities to become great leaders. We have arrived at a watershed moment in

history—perhaps the greatest revolution yet, a Consciousness Revolution. We understand that systems that pollute

and squander resources have failed us; they must be replaced by ones that enhance the environment and global

living standards. Every type of business has a role to play and can profit from this revolution. John Perkins has

devoted four decades to managing companies and advising corporations, governments, and international agencies on

strategies for success. Now he shares his insights and his optimism for the future. Join him as he spells out strategies

that will work for you and your business. Commit to grasping the reins of great leadership.

Corruption and Assassination: Secret Weapons of U.S. PolicyLearn the shocking truth about our government's involvement in the corruption and assassination of world leaders.

Drawing on experiences discussed in his New York Times bestsellers, John Perkins describes the post-World War II era

as one that created history's first truly global empire—mostly through economics, rather than the military. He shares

his personal involvement in the “deal of the century” (the Saudi Arabia Money Laundering Affair), the assassinations

of Ecuador’s President Jaime Roldos and Panama’s Omar Torrijos, the campaign against Saddam Hussein, and more.

He discusses his role as a leader in promoting what he calls a Death Economy, based on ravaging resources. Then he

takes the discussion to the next level by offering practical strategies for turning the Death Economy into a Life

Economy—one that cleans up pollution and creates new technologies for energy, transportation, banking,

communications, and manufacturing. He emphasizes that this is one of those pivotal times in history when people

who embrace the incredible opportunities for change will be the future success stories.

Geo-Politics, the Future, and You: A Call to ActionJohn Perkins discusses his experiences as an economic hit man, the empire that resulted from those actions, and the

plan for creating a sustainable, regenerative, just, and peaceful world presented in his book The New Confessions of an

Economic Hit Man. After ten years as an economic hit man, Perkins had an epiphany in 1980, as he sat in the ruins of

an old sugar plantation in the Virgin Islands. He was struck by the realization that the plantation was built on the

bones of slaves. Then he had to admit that his line of work was the modern equivalent of a slaver; he had used the

power of financial institutions to exploit natural and human resources around the world. In this program, he

discusses this epiphany which initiated his personal change, and the reasons he is optimistic that we can create

human societies our children will be proud to inherit—and how to get started.

Economic Hit Man and the Prophecies: Changing Ourselves & the WorldSharing his experiences as a shaman's apprentice—which began as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Amazon in the

1960s, his life as an economic hit man, corporate executive, and consultant to governments and Fortune 500

companies, John Perkins leads you on a journey of optimism for creating a sustainable, regenerative, just, and

peaceful world. “We have entered a period in history,” he says, “that is prophesied by many cultures as a time to leave

behind a colonizing world view and recognize that we are one community of a fragile species living on a tiny planet.”

These prophecies are consistent with shifts in policies that Perkins sees occurring throughout the corporate world. In

this program, he tells the stories of Polynesian shamans who shapeshift through oceans, Amazonian warriors who

transform into anacondas, Andean birdpeople and Tibetan monks who bi-locate across mountains. These shamans

teach that life is energy and that new forms become possible by altering energy patterns on individual, institutional,

and global levels. Perkins shares how you can create this change and work toward developing sustainable and

regenerative systems in your personal and/or business life. Perkins offers a plan for creating a world “that will make

our children proud of us.” He encourages us to follow our passions, use our individual talents, and take actions that

lead us along this exciting path to higher consciousness.

Transforming Turmoil into a New EconomyFor the first time in history, every human being faces the same crises—including climate change, diminishing

resources, and economic turmoil. Because of wide access to the Internet and cell phones, we all know that the old

approaches have failed. It is time, John Perkins shares, to develop a model that takes us out of war-based, exploitative

economies into ones committed to creating a world which future generations will want to inherit. Every major current

crisis can be traced to corporate goals of maximizing profits regardless of the social and environmental costs. By

recognizing that the market place is a democratic voting booth, we the people have the power to demand new goals,

ones focused on developing a sustainable, regenerative, just, and peaceful world. Find out how in this exciting and

hopeful presentation.

To book a speaking event, contact Becky Robinsonbecky@weavinginfluence.com | 734-854-3486

About John PerkinsNew York Times Bestselling Author As Chief Economist at a major international consulting firm, John Perkins advised the World Bank, United Nations, IMF, U.S. Treasury Department, Fortune 500 corporations, and leaders of countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (2016), a follow-up to John's classic New York Times bestseller, brings the story of economic hit men and jackal assassins up to date and chillingly home to the U.S. It goes on to provide practical strategies to transform the failing global death economy into a regenerative life economy. Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (73 weeks on the New York Times 'Non-fiction' bestseller list for the hardcover and paperback combined, 32 languages), The Secret History of the American Empire (New York Times bestseller), and Hoodwinked were ground-breaking exposés of the clandestine operations that created the current global crises; they set the stage for the revelations and strategies detailed in The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.

John has lectured at Harvard, Oxford, and more than 50 other universities around the world; is a founder and board member of Dream Change and The Pachamama Alliance, nonprofit organizations devoted to establishing a world future generations will want to inherit; and is the author of books on indigenous cultures and transformation including Shapeshifting, The World Is As You Dream It, Psychonavigation, Spirit of the Shuar, and The Stress-Free Habit. He has been featured on ABC, NBC, CNN, CNBC, NPR, A&E, the History Channel, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Der Spiegel, and many other publications, as well as in numerous documentaries including The End of Poverty?, Zeitgeist Addendum, and Apology of an Economic Hit Man. He was awarded the Lennon Ono Grant for Peace in 2012 and the Rainforest Action Network Challenging Business As Usual Award in 2006.

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Economic Crisis: The Hit Men Strike HomeWhat Wrecked Our Economy and How to Fix ItThe recent U.S. economic crisis is a classic hit by economic hit men (EHMs)—except this time we are the victims,

instead of countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Drawing on personal experiences as an EHM

with corruption and fraud as described in his blockbuster books, John Perkins explains how tools honed in

economically developing countries during the past four decades are enabling the extremely rich to purchase

businesses and real estate at fire sale prices; defend abolition of health care, education, and other social programs;

and justify privatization of the public sector in the U.S. and Europe. But crises offer opportunities. Perkins presents a

plan for transforming the economy and describes ways each of us can employ our individual passions and skills to not

only prosper but also create a world we will be proud to pass on to future generations. He offers specific steps we can

take to create an economic system that, in addition to being sustainable, also regenerates destroyed environments.

Identifying corporations as "the most influential institutions on the planet," he challenges us to transform ourselves

and the companies and policies that so deeply impact our lives.

Attaining the Heights of LeadershipShort-term profits and long-term business success result from great leadership. Changes in economic and social

trends offer corporate managers opportunities to become great leaders. We have arrived at a watershed moment in

history—perhaps the greatest revolution yet, a Consciousness Revolution. We understand that systems that pollute

and squander resources have failed us; they must be replaced by ones that enhance the environment and global

living standards. Every type of business has a role to play and can profit from this revolution. John Perkins has

devoted four decades to managing companies and advising corporations, governments, and international agencies on

strategies for success. Now he shares his insights and his optimism for the future. Join him as he spells out strategies

that will work for you and your business. Commit to grasping the reins of great leadership.

Corruption and Assassination: Secret Weapons of U.S. PolicyLearn the shocking truth about our government's involvement in the corruption and assassination of world leaders.

Drawing on experiences discussed in his New York Times bestsellers, John Perkins describes the post-World War II era

as one that created history's first truly global empire—mostly through economics, rather than the military. He shares

his personal involvement in the “deal of the century” (the Saudi Arabia Money Laundering Affair), the assassinations

of Ecuador’s President Jaime Roldos and Panama’s Omar Torrijos, the campaign against Saddam Hussein, and more.

He discusses his role as a leader in promoting what he calls a Death Economy, based on ravaging resources. Then he

takes the discussion to the next level by offering practical strategies for turning the Death Economy into a Life

Economy—one that cleans up pollution and creates new technologies for energy, transportation, banking,

communications, and manufacturing. He emphasizes that this is one of those pivotal times in history when people

who embrace the incredible opportunities for change will be the future success stories.

Geo-Politics, the Future, and You: A Call to ActionJohn Perkins discusses his experiences as an economic hit man, the empire that resulted from those actions, and the

plan for creating a sustainable, regenerative, just, and peaceful world presented in his book The New Confessions of an

Economic Hit Man. After ten years as an economic hit man, Perkins had an epiphany in 1980, as he sat in the ruins of

an old sugar plantation in the Virgin Islands. He was struck by the realization that the plantation was built on the

bones of slaves. Then he had to admit that his line of work was the modern equivalent of a slaver; he had used the

power of financial institutions to exploit natural and human resources around the world. In this program, he

discusses this epiphany which initiated his personal change, and the reasons he is optimistic that we can create

human societies our children will be proud to inherit—and how to get started.

Economic Hit Man and the Prophecies: Changing Ourselves & the WorldSharing his experiences as a shaman's apprentice—which began as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Amazon in the

1960s, his life as an economic hit man, corporate executive, and consultant to governments and Fortune 500

companies, John Perkins leads you on a journey of optimism for creating a sustainable, regenerative, just, and

peaceful world. “We have entered a period in history,” he says, “that is prophesied by many cultures as a time to leave

behind a colonizing world view and recognize that we are one community of a fragile species living on a tiny planet.”

These prophecies are consistent with shifts in policies that Perkins sees occurring throughout the corporate world. In

this program, he tells the stories of Polynesian shamans who shapeshift through oceans, Amazonian warriors who

transform into anacondas, Andean birdpeople and Tibetan monks who bi-locate across mountains. These shamans

teach that life is energy and that new forms become possible by altering energy patterns on individual, institutional,

and global levels. Perkins shares how you can create this change and work toward developing sustainable and

regenerative systems in your personal and/or business life. Perkins offers a plan for creating a world “that will make

our children proud of us.” He encourages us to follow our passions, use our individual talents, and take actions that

lead us along this exciting path to higher consciousness.

Transforming Turmoil into a New EconomyFor the first time in history, every human being faces the same crises—including climate change, diminishing

resources, and economic turmoil. Because of wide access to the Internet and cell phones, we all know that the old

approaches have failed. It is time, John Perkins shares, to develop a model that takes us out of war-based, exploitative

economies into ones committed to creating a world which future generations will want to inherit. Every major current

crisis can be traced to corporate goals of maximizing profits regardless of the social and environmental costs. By

recognizing that the market place is a democratic voting booth, we the people have the power to demand new goals,

ones focused on developing a sustainable, regenerative, just, and peaceful world. Find out how in this exciting and

hopeful presentation.

To book a speaking event, contact Becky Robinsonbecky@weavinginfluence.com | 734-854-3486

About John PerkinsNew York Times Bestselling Author As Chief Economist at a major international consulting firm, John Perkins advised the World Bank, United Nations, IMF, U.S. Treasury Department, Fortune 500 corporations, and leaders of countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (2016), a follow-up to John's classic New York Times bestseller, brings the story of economic hit men and jackal assassins up to date and chillingly home to the U.S. It goes on to provide practical strategies to transform the failing global death economy into a regenerative life economy. Confessions of an Economic Hit Man (73 weeks on the New York Times 'Non-fiction' bestseller list for the hardcover and paperback combined, 32 languages), The Secret History of the American Empire (New York Times bestseller), and Hoodwinked were ground-breaking exposés of the clandestine operations that created the current global crises; they set the stage for the revelations and strategies detailed in The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man.

John has lectured at Harvard, Oxford, and more than 50 other universities around the world; is a founder and board member of Dream Change and The Pachamama Alliance, nonprofit organizations devoted to establishing a world future generations will want to inherit; and is the author of books on indigenous cultures and transformation including Shapeshifting, The World Is As You Dream It, Psychonavigation, Spirit of the Shuar, and The Stress-Free Habit. He has been featured on ABC, NBC, CNN, CNBC, NPR, A&E, the History Channel, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Der Spiegel, and many other publications, as well as in numerous documentaries including The End of Poverty?, Zeitgeist Addendum, and Apology of an Economic Hit Man. He was awarded the Lennon Ono Grant for Peace in 2012 and the Rainforest Action Network Challenging Business As Usual Award in 2006.

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