Twenty years ago, Leon Howard Shepherd moved from Texarkana, Texas to Los Angeles, Calif. with only two hundred dollars and a dream. A dream to be a success. With persistence and determination Leon's dream became a reality.

Leon travels the country as a motivational speaker and trainer, motivating more than 7,500 individuals each year - an honor that has earned him the name, "Mr. Motivator." Leon is also the author of, "Five Steps To Career Success," a motivational tool that teaches individuals how to achieve their goals and live their dreams.

Leon began his career as an insurance agent for Allstate Insurance. By his second year with Allstate, he received the Chairmen's Conference - the company's highest award. This prestigious award earned him a ten-day trip to Sydney, Australia. In his third year, Leon won trips to Switzerland and Paris, France.

Seeking a new challenge, Leon joined the pharmaceutical industry. Using his "Five Steps To Career Success," formula, Leon was once again at the top of his game. In his first year, Leon was named "Rookie of the Year, " at Schering-Plough, a pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets treatment programs to improve people's health. Within two years, he established himself as the number one sales representative, winning trips to Rome, Italy; Paris, France; and a Mediterranean cruise where he conducted his first International Motivational Seminar.

Leon has also garnered several speaking awards, and has been a guest on numerous radio and television shows. Today, he empowers audiences with seminars that teach proven facts and techniques, mixed with enthusiasm and humor. Participants walk away energized to take immediate action, and inspired to become peak performers.

Leon's commitment to your company is as follows: "The seminars I present are going to be my absolute best. They will be the finest expression of all I have within me to share. I will share my fifteen years of sales experience, bring out the best in your sales representatives, and help them grow as they help your companies grow."