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Author & Vice Chair, Ms. Foundation For Women
Phoebe Eng is a national lecturer, social change strategist and author of the critically acclaimed Warrior Lessons, her groundbreaking account of race, empowerment and leadership in a changing world. As…
NBA All-Star Player from the Denver Nuggets
Alex English, is the basketball color commentator for the Denver Nuggets and a former All-Star basketball player with the Denver Nuggets. He is a member of the NBA Hall of Fame.…
NFL Football Legend and Studio Analyst for CBS Sports on The NFL Today. Esiason is also host of The Morning Show with Boomer
Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason is the most visible national figure in the fight against cystic fibrosis
Journalist, Author, Businesswoman, Investor, Commentator and Philanthropist
Esther Dyson is an active angel investor in a variety of start-ups, for-profit and otherwise, around the world. She also operates as the Internet’s court jester, a person of no…
Leadership, Business, Motivational Speaker and biz coach who creates WOW-worthy leadership experiences
Motivational leadership business speaker Pegine Echevarria is in the Motivational Speaker Hall of Fame. A motivational, leadership and business speaker, consultant, personal coach, and author who teaches business, relationship, sales…
Former Football Analyst for ESPN and Head Coach at Arizona State University
Whether it is his faith, family, or football team, Herman Edwards exudes passion in all areas of his life. A successful NFL head coach turned in-studio analyst for ESPN, Edwards…
#1 Millennials and Gen Z speaker and researcher. He solves tough generational challenges. He's received over 1,000 standing ovations
Jason Dorsey wrote his first bestselling book at age 18. He’s the most sought-after Millennials and Gen Z researcher and speaker, receiving over 1,000 speaking requests each year. Jason’s gift…
Hypnotist
Creator of corporate America's newest form of educational entertainment, Imaginism, Tom DeLuca is a presenter like no other. His credentials read like a list of the Fortune 500, and he…
Pro Football Hall of Famer
A native of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Mike Ditka grew up as the son of a steel-mine worker. He was a three sports star in high school, and was a college football…
Retired Professional Boxer, Olympian, Nicknamed "Golden Boy"
The only fighter to win eleven world titles in six different weight classes, and as CEO of Golden Boy Promotions the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional firm,…
Renowned Transformational Teacher, TV Personality and #1 NY Times bestselling author of 15 books plus her latest: Soul Shifts
Dr. Barbara DeAngelis is one of the most influential teachers of our time in the field of personal and spiritual development. For the past thirty-five years, she has reached tens…
Author, Guest Speaker, PodiumPower Coach and Executive Speechwriter
Founder and president, Matthew Cossolotto, has enjoyed a multifaceted communications career that includes eight years as a congressional aide followed by senior-level speechwriting and executive communications positions at GTE, Pepsi-Cola…
Former Super Bowl-Winning Coach; Studio Analyst for the NFL Today on CBS
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher joined CBS Sports as an analyst for the Network’s NFL studio show, THE NFL TODAY, in February 2007. This season he once again…
NFL Legend and Hall of Famer
Even from the beginning it seemed destined that football would become Larry Csonka's life. Born on December 25, 1946 in Stow, Ohio a husky 9 pound 13 ounce Christmas gift…
Dr. Maura Cullen is considered one of the foremost authorities on issues of Diversity and Leadership
Dr. Maura Cullen has been referred to as being the best there is at simplifying the complex issues of diversity in an entertaining and educational manner. Since 1987, Dr. Cullen…
Real-life 'Hitch,' Dating Doctor
Real-life date coach David Coleman sees plenty of parallels between Will Smith's character in the new movie Hitch and his own career helping others find love. Coleman says he has…
NFL Wide Receiver, NBC Sunday Night Football Commentator
Chris Collinsworth is a game analyst for Sunday Night Football, earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Event Analyst in each of the past six seasons.
Civil Rights Activist, MLK's Smallest Freedom Fighter and The Recipient Of The Congressional Gold Medal from President Obama in 2016
Civil rights & voting rights activist, author, humanitarian & the recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal From President Barack Obama.
Highly Recognized Diversity Advocate & Television Personality
Three-time Emmy Award-winner Connie Chung started her television journalism career in 1969 at a local station in her hometown, Washington, D.C. She worked for all the major networks, starting in…
Executive Chairman, CityView; Former U.S. Secretary, Housing and Urban Development; Former Mayor of San Antonio
Co-chair of the Bipartisan Center's Immigration Task Force, former HUD secretary, and housing innovator Henry Cisneros
Co-host of CBS's Daytime Talk Show "The Talk," Host of "Big Brother"
Julie Chen serves as co-host and moderator of THE TALK, CBS’s Daytime Emmy Award-nominated talk show that examines topical events and contemporary issues through the eyes of five female hosts.…
Former Chairman and CEO American Express Co. He was the CEO and Chairman of American Express from 2001 until 2018.
Kenneth Chenault joined American Express in September 1981 as Director of Strategic Planning. He was named President of the Consumer Card Group in 1989, and in 1993 he became President…
MLB General Manager of the New York Yankees
General Manager of the New York Yankees since 1998, under Brian Cashman’s leadership, the Yankees have won five World Series championships and seven American League pennants.
Civil Rights Leader
Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis, Jr. is an African American civil rights leader born on Jan. 22, 1948 in Oxford, N.C. As a 12-year-old, Chavis effectively desegregated his hometown’s whites-only public…
Mountain Climber, Motivational Speaker and Leader
Carlos Carsolio was the fourth and youngest man to climb the world's 14 eight-thousanders (world's highest mountains) including Mt. Everest--all without supplemental oxygen. Carlos' innovative approach to mountain climbing as…
National Champion & Head Coach of the University of Kentucky Wildcats
Head Coach of the University of Kentucky and 2012 NCAA National Champion, John Calipari has added an 8th Championship banner to the rafters by leading his team to a victory…
CEO and Co-founder of the youth service group City Year
Michael Brown is CEO and Co-Founder of City Year, an education-focused nonprofit organization that mobilizes idealistic young people for a year of service in high-need schools and promotes the concept…
First African American to Fly into Space
Dr. Guy Bluford spent 15 years with NASA as one of its elite astronauts. Selected to be a part of the first class of Space Shuttle astronauts in 1978, Bluford…
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2005-2006)
One of Americas most prominent policy voices, John Bolton is a lawyer and career diplomat who has spent his career fighting to preserve American sovereignty. As the U.S. Ambassador to…
Best-Selling Author and Social Activist
Sherry Brantley, Inspirational speaker and author of the book Choices: The Power Is Within You,Sherry Brantley is known for her dynamic, energetic seminars and workshops. As she states: "I was…
President, Professor of Unitarian Universalist Ministry and Heritage Executive Staff, Full-time Core Faculty, Trustee
The Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt became President of Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, CA on July 1, 2014. For 13 years, she was Senior Minister of The Fourth…
Veteran Democratic Political Strategist, Adjunct Professor, Author and Syndicated Columnist
Donna Brazile Veteran Democratic Political Strategist; Analyst, CNN and Contributor, ABC News Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist, television political commentator, vice chair…
Substance Abuse Prevention Advocate. Internationally Known Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Consultant
Dr. Lonise Bias has moved from grief to empowerment, passing on over thirty years of wisdom inspiring, encouraging and empowering her audiences. She has become a internationally known motivational speaker,…
Politician who served as the 47th Vice President of the United States, having been jointly elected twice with President Barack Obama
The keynotes by Joe Biden reflect his decades of experience as a politician and leader in the United states of America. Biden's career as a politician began at the early…
Former Coach and Former Player, most recently serving as president of the Indiana Pacers in the NBA
Once every generation or so, a player comes along who can truly be called a superstar. Larry Bird was such a player. For 13 seasons with the Boston Celtics, from…
Educator, Consultant and Expert On Diversity
A psychodrama, presented by John Gray, confronts issues related to stereotyping, bigotry, affirmative action and social "isms". He con-ducts seminars for business, university, government and profes-sional organizations on developing skills…
Gold Medalist Speed Skater; Most Decorated Winter Games Athlete
Success under pressure is the measure of a true champion. There are numerous winners in the world of sports but the celebrated athletes are the few who meet the challenge…
Chief Spiritual Officer at The Ken Blanchard Companies; Legendary Management and Leadership Expert
Ken Blanchard is widely known for his best-selling book, The One Minute Manager, which has been translated into 25 different languages. Inducted into the Amazon.com Hall of Fame as one of…
Presidential Historian and Author, NBC News and PBS NewsHour, New York Times Columnist and #1 Best-Selling Author
Michael Beschloss is an award-winning historian, best-selling author of nine books, New York Times columnist and Emmy-winning contributor to NBC News and the PBS NewsHour.
ESPN Sportscaster, One of Sports Television's Most Recognizable Personalities
Chris Berman has been one of the youngest and most successful ESPN sports anchors, with a trademark combination of enthusiasm, knowledge, and wit. Every Sunday night in the fall he…
Renowned Radio Personality, Author and Motivational Speaker
Michael Baisden a author, motivational speaker, former TV talk show host, and host of his own nationally-syndicated radio show. Baisdens first book, Never Satisfied: How and Why Men Cheat, was…
NFL Former Pro Bowl Running Back & Founder of Thuzio
Tiki Barber Former NFL Pro Bowl Running Back, NBC Broadcaster is the unique individual who combines a stellar portfolio of athletics and broadcasting with a captivating story-telling presence at the…
One of the World's Dynamic Business Speakers
Nigel Barlow is a keynote speaker on creativity, the innovative management of change and customer service. Since the past 18 years he has been focusing on helping major organisations and…
Marketing Consultant & Author
Rick Barrera is a nationally acclaimed speaker, marketing consultant and author known throughout the Fortune 500 for his extraordinary speaking ability and his unique approach to brand building. His research…
Former President of Costa Rica & Nobel Laureate
Oscar Arias, two-time President of Costa Rica and 1987 Nobel Peace laureate, holds international stature as a spokesperson for the developing world. Championing such issues as human development, democracy, and…
Actor, Comedian, Producer, Voice Artist, Screenwriter, Musician and Businessman. He was an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" on Saturday Night Live (1975–1979)
Daniel Aykroyd is an Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning actor, comedian, screenwriter, and most recently business entrepreneur. He attended Carleton University in Canada, but dropped out before receiving…
Former Colorado State Senator
Highest ranking Hispanic woman in the Clinton administration, Polly Baca served as Special Assistant to President Bill Clinton and Director of the United States Office of Consumer Affairs. She also…
Recognized four times as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. president and executive director of the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute, Under Andrade's direction, the Institute has trained 200,000 present & future leaders, registered 2 million new…