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Lectures on Leadership, Customer Service, Team Building and Change
Kathleen Riley Cuff is an energetic, motivational speaker for groups of all sizes. The enthusiasm and humor she brings to every presentation is complemented by her sincere, positive attitude and…
Suicide Bombing Survivor & Thought Leader on Human Resilience
Brian Fleming knows what it takes to quickly adapt to rapidly changing situations in one of the most high pressure,extreme environments imaginable: WAR.
His Music Transcends Cultural and Attitudinal Barriers, Bringing His Message
Chic Street Man is a uniquely talented artist with an international following. His music transcends cultural and attitudinal barriers, bringing home his message of harmony and ethnic diversity through acoustic…
Author of multiple books on Alliances; World-renowned Partnering Expert
Larraine is a seasoned senior executive with general management experience, and a world renowned level of expertise in the creation, implementation and management of complex business alliances in multiple industries…
Your Problem-Kid Problem Solver
Got problem students? Here's immediate help. Your staff name the problems, Ruth Herman Wells will deliver immediate answers. A veteran trainer, author, and counselor, Ruth will turbo-charge your staff's skills,…
Founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Bio - Long Version Anne Beiler began twisting pretzels in 1987 to support her husband's vision of offering free counseling services in their community. What started as a single farmer's…
World Series Champion Baseball Pitcher / ESPN Analyst
"I've watched Orel Hershiser from the press box since he came up to the majors in 1984. From a distance he seems too good to be true. Now that he's…
Igniting people with the practical skills and motivation to lead and manage change!
Kathy B. Dempsey is one of America's leading change experts. As President of Keep Shedding! Inc., Kathy ignites people and organizations with the motivation and practical skills to successfully lead and manage…
Nat'l Archives Foundation board Chair, NYTimes Author, Former ABC News Executive
A'Lelia Bundles is the author of On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker, a biography of her great-great-grandmother that is the inspiration for a 2020…
designer and technologist turned educator
Michael Cohen, known as The Tech Rabbi, is a designer and technologist turned educator. As a speaker, writer and creativity instigator he's on a mission to help young people develop…
TED Speaker, "Saturday Night Live" Alum and Cancer Survivor
Julia Sweeney joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990-91 season.She is known for her wide-ranging characters.
Chief Executive Officer and Principle Analyst of Wall Street Strategies, Inc.(WSSI)
Charles V. Payne is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Analyst of Wall Street Strategies, Inc. (WSSI), which he founded in 1991. With less than $10,000.00 in start-up capital and…
31 Year Veteran of CIA, Author of Hard Measures
Jose A. Rodriguez, Jr. is a 31-year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency. When he retired in January 2008 he was the Director of the National Clandestine Service, the head…
digital marketing pioneer and the Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs
Ann Handley is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author who speaks worldwide about how businesses can escape marketing mediocrity to ignite tangible results. IBM named her one of the 7…
Former Executive for Lululemon, Starbucks, StitchFix
Margo is an inspiring storyteller who brings experience, innovation and authenticity to every keynote, panel and workshop. She covers a range of topics including building innovative and authentic cultures, developing…
The Limitless School: Creative Ways to Solve the Culture Puzzle
Adam is an accomplished teacher, principal, college professor, author, and speaker who has spent his career working with schools and educators across the country on building school culture, engaging students,…
First Cancer Survivor to Summit Everest
With only one functioning lung, a prognosis of fourteen days to live, and being in a medically-induced coma for a year, Sean Swarner is the first cancer survivor to stand…
Founder, Black Girls Code
Coming from humble beginnings, Kimberly Bryant is no stranger to hard work. As a young girl, she developed an uncommon passion for math and science which eventually lead her to…
World Renowned Stroke Coach & Motivator. Author. Survivor.
Valerie Greene is living proof that setbacks can be transformed into comebacks. With over 20 years of personal experience, Valerie is a recognized stroke expert and motivator on overcoming challenges.…
Expert on How to Relate to Your Students
Annette Breaux is one of the most entertaining and informative authors and speakers in education today. She leaves her audiences with practical techniques to implement in the classroom immediately. Her…
The Immortality of Influence: Believing Every Child Can Achieve Their Dreams
"Every child needs someone to be crazy about them." These are the words of Salome Thomas-EL, award-winning teacher and principal, and nationally recognized educator. They shape his life-long commitment to…
Helping companies stand out from the noice and engage customers
Brian Fanzo is a keynote speaker who inspires, motivates, and educates businesses on how to leverage emerging technologies and digital marketing - to stand out from the noise and engage…
Former Secretary of State (2018-2021), Former Director of CIA (2017-2018)
Michael R. Pompeo served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from April 2018 through January 2021. He previously served from January 2017 to April 2018 as Director of…
Investor in Stocks, People, and Dreams
Recognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world (Thinkers50), Whitney Johnson is an expert on disruptive innovation and personal disruption; specifically, a framework which she codifies…
World-Renowned Thought Leader in Leadership Development
Marshall Goldsmith was recently recognized as the #1 leadership thinker in the world.
TED Speaker, Bestselling Author of Stumbling on Happiness and Professor of Psychology at Harvard University
Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert says our beliefs about what will make us happy are often wrong - a premise he supports with intriguing research and explains in his brilliant and…
Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year, author, and stroke survivor
Nika Maples, a native Texan, never thought she would become a teacher. By her sophomore year in college everything changed In 1994, a lupus-induced stroke left Nika quadriplegic. She could…
Former Co-host of ABC's "The View" lawyer
Star Jones (Reynolds) a lawyer and former prosecutor is known to television viewers for her candor confidence.
"Inside every human being a CHAMPION heart beats"!
Presentations Living Life Large - Getting the Most Out of Your Life This program begins with the foundational belief that "Inside every human being a CHAMPION heart beats"! Jim takes…
Inventor of SixthSense, enables new interactions between the real world and the world of data.
After 9 years of exciting journey with Samsung, I have decided to take on new challenges and start something new. From Galaxy Watch to Gear VR, and AI to Robotics,…
Founder, J.D. Power and Associates
Dave Power has spent more than 40 years as a pioneer in customer satisfaction work, with more than 35 as a founder of what has become one of the most…
2 Time Masters Champion, Winning U.S. Ryder Cup Captain
"I was so lucky in having the competition to play against. There is no substitute for that," he admitted to Herbert Warren Wind in the NEW YORKER (June 10, 1985).…
Lt. Commander Navy SEAL, 6x Paralympic Medalist
A true patriot, raised on the farmlands of Kansas, early on Dan Cnossen [Ka-na-sin] knew he wanted to serve his country.
The World's Leading Authority in the Field of Creative and Conceptual Thinking
Dr. Edward de Bono is widely regarded as the world's leading authority in the field of creative and conceptual thinking, and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. He…
Inspirational Speaker Showing Audiences How to Achieve Dreams
Albert Mensah was born in Ghana, Africa, and this is his story: He is the third born of six kids. His father and mother have been married for 47 years…
Dyslexic Writer, Activist and Author of "The Short Bus"
Jonathan Mooney is a dyslexic writer and activist who learned to read when he was 12-years-old. He since earned an honors degree in English Literature at Brown University and has…
Nationally Syndicated Personal Finance Columnist, The Washington Post
Michelle Singletary is a personal finance columnist for The Washington Post. Her award-winning column, "The Color of Money", twice a week in dozens of newspapers across the country and is…
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor, Author of “Taking My Life Back” and Founder of Rebekah’s Angels Foundation.
Rebekah Gregory, Boston Marathon Bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory's life was forever changed due to the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15th, 2013. This act of terrorism may have…
Fascination Expert! Author "How The World Sees You"
Sally Hogshead is the creator of the Fascination Advantage , the first personality assessment that measures how others perceive you. After researching over one million people, her algorithm can pinpoint…
Star of CNBC's 'The Profit', 'Streets of Dreams', and HGTV's 'The Renovator'
If you or your client is looking for an interactive Business Executive Speaker to empower and motivate the audience, Marcus Lemonis has been professionally inspiring crowds through keynote addresses and…
The uses of Guided Imagery to Heal body/mind/spiritl
Patti Leviton, M.A., CHT, has 20 years experience with Guided Imagery. A former stockbroker and trader, Patti had a miraculous healing from cancer over fifteen years ago and now devotes…
Former Sheriff of Milwaukee County and Frequent News Media Guest
After nearly four decades in law enforcement Sheriff David Clarke has found innovative ways to serve the public that gives him the freedom to reach millions of Americans with his…
CEO, Business Consultant, and Award Winning Expert Helping People Unleash Their Success
Debra Pestrak's life didn't start out remarkable. In fact, she understood at an early age that if she wanted anything in life she was going to have to work hard…
CEO, Entrepreneur, Author and Columnist, The Huffington Post and Inc.com
Margaret is an entrepreneur, Chief Executive and author. She was born in Texas, raised in Holland and educated at Cambridge University. She worked in BBC Radio for five years where…
Two-time Olympic gold medalist; US Rowing Team Coxwain
Mary Whipple is a three time Olympian, she is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the London 2012 and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and winning Silver in her first appearance…
Good Jazz Is Not As Bad As It Sounds
Chris was born in 1939 and took up playing clarinet at the age of 15, having been a member of the school recorder band since he was 11. After leaving…
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Optimist of "Life is Good"
Bert is the co-founder of the $150 million lifestyle brand Life is Good. When he and his brother John started the company in 1994, they had $78 in their pockets,…
Founder, Hack Future Lab, INC Magazine Columnist (1Million Views/Month) and Partner, MIT Solve
Are you ready to own the future? Do you want to build a culture of brave and exponential contributors? Will you fight to scale your purpose? If you said yes…
Co-Founder and Director of the MIT Media Laboratory author
Nicholas Negroponte is the co-founder (with Jerome B. Wiesner) of the MIT Media Lab (1985), which he directed for its first 20 years. A graduate of MIT, Negroponte was a…