Arnold Schwarzenegger

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  • Governor of California (2003-2011)
  • Cultural Icon
  • Co-Founder, R20 Regions of Climate Action
  • Climate Change Activist

California’s 38th Governor, Hollywood icon, and philanthropist Arnold Schwarzenegger is known globally for his impact in the worlds of sports, entertainment, environmentalism, and philanthropy. He continues to inspire global audiences as the #1 New York Times bestselling author of two books reflecting on his success: Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life and Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story. Gov. Schwarzenegger’s iconic life story, impeccable presentation style, and insightful takeaways leave audiences buzzing for weeks. The Association of Energy Engineers called him “an excellent speaker with an excellent message.”

Gov. Schwarzenegger champions a wide range of philanthropic causes. He advances solution-oriented policy at the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and environmental innovation at The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative. His perspective on global issues has been sought by hosts such as the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, the Association of Energy Engineers, and the Zero Emission Conference.

 



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Past Hosts Include:
  • Cardiovascular Research Foundation
  • Association of Energy Engineers
  • The Zero Emission Conference
Rave Reviews About Arnold Schwarzenegger as a Speaker
Arnold was amazing! A dream to work with. Extremely professional all the way. I can’t say enough how pleased and impressed everybody involved with him is. The speech was powerful, energetic, empowering and inspirational. We give him full score..! Now, due to this success, we should do more business.

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Talks & Conversations with Arnold Schwarzenegger
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A Fireside Chat with Arnold Schwarzenegger

Gov. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER is a global icon of politics, sports, and entertainment. His story is the classic inspiration of the American dream, the success of an immigrant with few resources, except those that really mattered: a vision, passion, and huge charisma. In this engaging conversation, Gov. ...

Gov. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER is a global icon of politics, sports, and entertainment. His story is the classic inspiration of the American dream, the success of an immigrant with few resources, except those that really mattered: a vision, passion, and huge charisma. In this engaging conversation, Gov. Schwarzenegger shares the principles underpinning his success.

Will Innovation and Green Technologies Save the Global Economy?

From his experience in American politics to his efforts combating climate change, Gov. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER incarnates openness to change and the boldness of innovative solutions. His  legacy is a California that is a world leader in renewable energy innovation, technology development and deploymen ...

From his experience in American politics to his efforts combating climate change, Gov. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER incarnates openness to change and the boldness of innovative solutions. His  legacy is a California that is a world leader in renewable energy innovation, technology development and deployment. Gov. Schwarzenegger discusses the need to shift the debate on energy from a singular focus on carbon emission reduction, and instead urgently develop an American energy strategy. He identifies security and the U.S.'s overreliance on foreign oil; the need to address pollution more generally; and the importance of energy productivity, green jobs and technological innovation as the primary objectives of such a strategy.

Author Talk: ‘Be Useful’

Gov. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER breaks down his secrets to achieving the impossible, referencing his #1 New York Times bestseller Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life. He describes the process leading to his stratospheric success, showcasing the importance of his grit, resilience, curiosity, and vision. With ...

Gov. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER breaks down his secrets to achieving the impossible, referencing his #1 New York Times bestseller Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life. He describes the process leading to his stratospheric success, showcasing the importance of his grit, resilience, curiosity, and vision. With such a wide range of achievements, Gov. Schwarzenegger’s ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement provide inspiration for any audience.

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<p><strong>Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the #1 NYT bestselling author of ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life’</strong></p>

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the #1 NYT bestselling author of ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life’

Multi-hyphenate culturemaker Gov. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life, a book changing readers’ perspective on motivation. Breathing life into his insights with personal stories of his highest highs and lowest lows, Gov. Schwarzenegger provides the mental tools to become exactly what you need.

Building on the success of Gov. Schwarzenegger’s #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story, his guide to life, Be Useful, is a testament to the ultimate pursuit of self-empowerment. Gov. Schwarzenegger inspires audiences to pursue their dreams in his uniquely earnest, blunt, and powerful voice.

Watch Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in conversation at the Zurich Film Festival >>

Watch Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger receive an award from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine >>

<p><strong>Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger invests in green technology and innovation</strong></p>

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger invests in green technology and innovation

Cultural icon and philanthropist Gov. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER supports environmental innovation through The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, a solution-oriented network of climate scientists, visionaries, and futurists. He speaks at the organization’s Austrian World Summit on a wide range of topics encompassing the cutting edge of environmentalism. Gov. Schwarzenegger has been working towards a “clean and abundant energy future” since his tenure as California’s 38th Governor by encouraging the widespread adoption of solar panels. Schwarzenegger’s passion is palpable, igniting audiences worldwide to take action for change.

Watch Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s commencement speech at the University of Houston >>

Watch Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speak at the Vienna Energy Forum >>

<p><strong>Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger gives back and inspires others to do the same</strong></p>

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger gives back and inspires others to do the same

After serving as California’s 38th Governor, Gov. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER has championed a wide range of causes: elementary education, prejudice, workers’ rights, voting rights, frontline responders, and more. Much of his work is done through the USC Schwarzenegger Institute, whose mission is to “advance policy not politics.” Town & Country describes Gov. Schwarzenegger as the embodiment of the motto “I’ll give back.” Gov. Schwarzenegger is a leader in global philanthropy and an expert at presenting solutions to a wide range of today’s issues.

Watch Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speak at the USC Government and Leadership conference >>

Watch Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speak at the Vienna Energy Forum >>

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Biography

Arnold Schwarzenegger is known all over the globe for his many accomplishments: world champion bodybuilder, Hollywood action hero, successful businessman, environmentalist, philanthropist, best-selling author, and California's 38th Governor.

This world-famous athlete and actor was born in Thal, Austria in 1947, and by the age of 20  was dominating the sport of competitive bodybuilding, becoming the youngest person ever to win the Mr. Universe title. By generating a new international audience for bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger turned himself into a sports icon. With his sights set on Hollywood, he emigrated to America in 1968, and went on to win five Mr. Universe titles and seven Mr. Olympia titles before retiring to dedicate himself to acting. Later, he would go on to earn a college degree from the University of Wisconsin and proudly became a U.S. citizen.

Schwarzenegger, who worked under the pseudonym Arnold Strong in his first feature, Hercules in New York, quickly made a name for himself in Hollywood. In 1977, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognized him with a Golden Globe® for New Male Star of the Year for his role in Stay Hungry opposite Sally Field. His big break came in 1982 when the sword and sorcery epic, Conan the Barbarian, hit box office gold. In 1984, Schwarzenegger blew up the screen and catapulted himself into cinema history as the title character in James Cameron’s sci-fi thriller, Terminator. He is the only actor to be in both categories of the American Film Institute’s Hundred Years of Heroes and Villains for roles he played in the film. To date his films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide.

In 2003, Schwarzenegger became the 38th Governor of the State of California in a historic recall election, and as governor ushered in an era of innovative leadership and extraordinary public service. Schwarzenegger's most notable accomplishments while governor include the nation-leading Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 - a bipartisan agreement to combat global warming by reducing California's greenhouse gas emissions - and overhauling the state's workers' compensation system - cutting costs by more than 35 percent. In addition, Schwarzenegger was the first governor in decades to make major investments in improving California's aging infrastructure through his Strategic Growth Plan, helping to reduce congestion and clean the air. He established the Hydrogen Highway and Million Solar Roofs Plan, continuing his leadership in creating a greener environment. In November 2009, more than three years of leadership by Governor Schwarzenegger culminated with the passage of the Safe, Clean and Reliable Drinking Water Supply Act of 2010.

As governor, he was California's most effective marketing tool, traveling across the country and around the world promoting California-grown products, cutting-edge technologies and the state's diverse travel destinations. In addition, using his background as an internationally recognized athlete, Schwarzenegger made restoring health and fitness a top priority. He signed legislation making the state's school nutrition standards the most progressive in the nation and continues to promote healthy habits by taking harmful trans fats out of California restaurants and ensuring nutritional information is available to diners. To improve classrooms across the state and ensure that all California’s students have access to the world-class education they need to grow, thrive and succeed, Schwarzenegger led the reform to make California competitive for up to $700 million in federal Race to the Top funds.

In recognition of these efforts, Schwarzenegger has been rewarded for his great leadership and vision many times over in many arenas, including the Simon Wiesenthal Center's "National Leadership Award" and the American Council On Renewable Energy’s “Renewable Energy Leader of the Decade.”

But it is Schwarzenegger’s commitment to giving something back to his state and to his country through public service that gives him the most satisfaction; donating his time, energy, and personal finances to serving others all over the world. Schwarzenegger acts as Chairman of the After School All-Stars, a nationwide after-school program, and serves as coach and international torch bearer for Special Olympics. He also served as Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under George H. W. Bush and as Chair of the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under Governor Pete Wilson.

Since leaving office, Schwarzenegger co-founded the R20 Regions of Climate Action, a global non-profit dedicated to helping subnational governments develop, implement, and communicate the importance of low-carbon and climate resilient projects as well as their economic benefits. In December 2012, he was recognized as a 2012 Global Advocate by the United Nations Correspondents Association for his work with the organization.

In August 2012, the University of Southern California Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy launched to provide students an opportunity to focus on the responsibility of leaders to transcend partisanship in order to implement policies that most benefit the people they serve. Its five priority areas of focus are education, energy and environment, fiscal and economic policy, health and human wellness, and political reform.

In addition to The Last Stand, Schwarzenegger filmed The Tomb and Ten in 2012 and was seen summer 2012 reprising the role of Trench in The Expendables 2. In the fall of 2012, Schwarzenegger released his long-awaited autobiography, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story.  The Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum, located in his hometown of Thal opened in 2011.