Captain Richard Phillips Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
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Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Captain Richard Phillips Speaker Profile: At A Glance
An American Merchant Mariner, author, and public speaker — he is an example of courage, endurance, leadership and heroism. On April 5, 2009, Captain Phillips was held hostage after his ship was attacked and boarded by pirates in the Indian Ocean off the Horn of Africa. Despite knowing the harm and price he might pay, Phillips offered himself as a hostage to ensure that the other 18 merchant mariners aboard reached safety. He continued to serve his country after the attack.
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