Public Speaking

You’ve heard about them on G. Gordon Liddy, Fox News, Paul Harvey, and Legends of Airpower, now enjoy a little “inspirational insanity” with the Authors of Naked In Da Nang, National Chairmen of Operation Welcome Home, and founders of Integrity Marketing and the American Veterans Institute.

Their Audiences Say…

“They were entertaining, inspirational, and just plain fabulous. Their presentation ranged from comical to serious and was very motivational.” -- Karen Griggs, Executive Director, National Aircraft Finance Association

“They were forthright, funny and emotional without becoming maudlin. In the days following the presentation, many members commented on how much they enjoyed the talk!” -- Kentucky Museum of Aviation

“A complete delight. Mike Jackson and Tara Dixon-Engel made us laugh, made us cry and made us proud. One of our best programs ever!” -- Daughters of the American Revolution

“...an inspirational talk that, like the book, includes humor, patriotism and insight as well as parts where you just want to stand up and cheer.” -- Phil, Mississippi Airports Association.

Mike Jackson and Tara Dixon-Engel
during their speech and book
signing at the Pentagon.

Turning Negatives Into Positives:

Living Your Own Charmed Life -- A compelling motivational presentation with hands-on techniques for conquering daily traumas, large and small. Using humorous and inspiring vignettes from Naked In Da Nang and Mike Jackson’s military career, the duo offers insights into human resilience and adaptability. Grounded in proven behavioral techniques, this speech will leave your audience laughing…and thinking. Participants will be given take-home materials and practical tips for making the best of any situation. The presentation offers variations for general audiences and for business groups. Great for motivating a sales force or energizing a civic club. 60+ minutes plus discussion, Q & A (Contact Integrity Marketing).

Naked In Da Nang -- A rollicking and inspiring presentation highlighting some of command pilot Mike Jackson's most memorable moments as a “low and slow” Forward Air Controller in Vietnam. Includes explanation of how and why he and Dixon-Engel wrote ‘Naked In Da Nang’ and the book’s continuing impact on veterans' topics -- including its role as the inspiration for the highly-successful and emotionally-healing “Operation Welcome Home” event held in Las Vegas and across America in 2005. Presentation concludes with the Award-Winning Vietnam tribute written and narrated by Dixon-Engel and Jackson. The National VFW has placed the video in 4,000 classrooms across America and is using it in its on-going educational efforts. 45-60 minutes plus Q & A (Contact Integrity Marketing).

  Mike Jackson and Tara Dixon-Engel sign books at   the National Air and Space Museum, at a special   signing on the 30th anniversary of the end of   America's involvement in Vietnam.

The Integrity Marketing team poses with
radio personality G. Gordon Liddy after
appearing on his program.

Firsts and Worsts -- Lively, laugh-out-loud true stories of America's most famous pilots and astronauts: Their idiosyncrasies, their achievements, and how they made history and changed the world, despite being endearingly, sometimes insanely, human! Do you know who founded “the mile high club” and how? Do you know which astronaut wore a ladies' panty-girdle into space? Or which astronaut was almost kicked out of the Air Force because he was missing a finger? You will after you spend some time with these two aviation authors and former executives from the National Aviation Hall of Fame! 45-60 minutes plus Q & A (Contact Integrity Marketing within 50 miles; contact Aviation Speakers Bureau otherwise at  www.aviationspeakers.com.