As the former Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for the Parker Pen Company, Mr. Axtell spent 30 years traveling and living abroad. During that time, he gained extensive knowledge of the do's and don'ts of personal and business interaction. Since 1986 he has been a full-time professional speaker in the U.S. and overseas. He has also served as a dollar-a-year counselor to three Wisconsin governors, including the current Governor Tommy G. Thompson.

Mr. Axtell has appeared on such national programs as ABC's Good Morning America, NBC's Today Show, and various CNN News Programs. He has also appeared on both Canadian and British national television. His expertise on international travel and protocol prompted The New Yorker Magazine to describe him as "an international Emily Post."

• A Humorous Look at Doing Business Internationally
• Preparing for International Travel
• A Look at Different Cultures Around the World