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First Female Vice President; Former Democratic Nominee for President; First Indian-American U.S. Senator & Former Attorney General of California
On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris was sworn in as Vice President – a historic achievement as the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American…
11-time NBA All-Star and 1993 NBA Most Valuable Player and Sports Analyst on ESPN & CBS Sports
Charles Barkley is an iconic figure in the basketball world, earning recognition as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
Autobiographical memoir, 'Hostage,' and it has set a record for the fasted-selling book in Israel
On February 8, 2025, after 491 days in Hamas captivity, Eli Sharabi emerged from the tunnels of Gaza, a shadow of his former self, and finally made his way home…
Retired NASA Astronaut, Engineer and Educator John and Bea Slattery Chair, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Director, Aerospace Human Systems Laboratory
Elfried Klarenbeek is a passionate innovator. He operates at the intersection of human values, technology and business. He tells stories, connects, facilitates and creates businesses....
Elfried Klarenbeek is a passionate innovator. He operates at the intersection of human values, technology and business. He tells stories, connects, facilitates and creates businesses.
Prof. dr. Herminia Ibarra is the Cora Chaired Professor in Leadership and Learning, faculty director of the INSEAD
Professor Ibarra is an expert on professional and leadership development...
Master in the areas of communication and influence
Chris Helder is a business communication expert and master storyteller whose presentations have radically transformed how thousands of people worldwide communicate with clients, customers, colleagues, staff and teams.
Super Bowl Champion Quarterback and Two-Time NFL MVP; NFL Analyst. Motivational Speaker
Kurt Warner joins Westwood One’s broadcast booth full-time for the 2018-19 NFL season as the new lead color analyst for Monday Night Football and the Super Bowl.
Host of Jesse Watters Primetime & Co-host of The Five
Jesse Watters currently serves as the host of Jesse Watters Primetime (weekdays, 7PM/ET) and co-host of The Five (weekdays, 5-6PM/ET) on FOX News Channel (FNC) and Author of the #1…
Comedic Relationship & Personality Expert and Co- Creator of the Flag Page® Motivation Test
Mark Gungor is one of the most sought-after speakers on communication in the country.
Emmy Award-Winning Host, Executive Producer and Co-anchor
One of the most admired women in journalism, Meredith Vieira offers a candid, in-depth conversation about the stories she has covered and the lessons they have taught her.
Former Miss Indian World and National Trainer and Facilitator in Youth Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Family Constellations and Community Healing and wellness planning
LoVina Louie is of the Schitsu’umsh (Coeur d’ Alene) Tribe, nselxcin (Okanogan/Colville), and Nimiipuu (Nez Perce).
Dancer, Speaker, Musician & Choreographer
Dallas Arcand is a multi-talented artist who won the world spotlight with his astonishing Hoop Dancing at the 2010 Olympic Games opening ceremonies.
Acclaimed International Journalist, Global Affairs Anchor for ABC News and Host of Amanpour on CNN International
One of the world's most respected journalists, Christiane Amanpour transports us to the front lines, putting conflicts into context from the world's most dangerous places.
New York Yankees' Greatest Relief Pitcher of All Time and Author of The Closer
Mariano Rivera teaches lessons in perseverance, drive, and building a legendary career from the ground up.
Distinguished Statesman, Secretary of Defense (1997-2001) and CEO, The Cohen Group
The first elected official in modern times selected to serve in a President's cabinet of an opposing party, William Cohen assesses the state of world affairs and the relationship between…
Legendary Former Hotelier Renowned for Creating a Culture of Service
As founding president and COO of Ritz-Carlton, Horst Schulze established a new standard of excellence in his industry. He energizes organizations to reconnect with their service commitment.
General Atlantic Professor and Coulter Family Faculty Fellow
Behavioral scientist and expert on what is really meaningful in life, Jennifer Aaker shares how to create more purposeful, engaged, and joyful places to work.
Governor of Louisiana
One of America’s most successful public-sector executives and one of the boldest innovators in health care and education, Bobby Jindal brings to life the lessons learned from a career in…
Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author
Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success.
World Renowned Harvard Expert and Best-Selling Author on Collaboration, Communication and Teamwork One of the world’s most highly sought-after expert
As founding director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program, Dr. Daniel Shapiro brings a gold mine of practical frameworks on collaboration and communication to boost your organization’s success. He has…
Veterinarian and the Chairman and Chief executive officer of Pfizer
As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Albert Bourla leads Pfizer in its purpose, Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, with a focus on driving the scientific and commercial innovation needed to…
Wounded U.S. Army Veteran and Motivational Speaker
J.R. Martinez is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate, wounded U.S. Army veteran, and actor who has been featured on All My Children, Dancing with the Stars, SAF3 and more.
Former President of Participant Media
Most recently Ricky Strauss served as President of Programming for Hulu and Disney + where he was responsible for all programmatic strategy for both platforms. Prior to that assignment, he…
Executive Vice President & Global Chief Communications Officer, McDonalds (2015-19)
A top advisor to President Obama for nearly a decade and the former Executive Vice President and Global Chief Communications Officer of McDonald's (2015-19), Robert Gibbs is a communication expert…
2016 Democratic Presidential Nominee, 67th Secretary of State of the United States, 2009 -2013, United States Senator (NY), 2001-2009
Hillary Rodham Clinton served as the 67th Secretary of State of the United States from January 21, 2009 until February 1, 2013, after nearly four decades in public service as…
Co-Founder #BlackLivesMatter
Ayọ (fka Opal) Tometi is one of the most influential human rights leaders of the century according to TIME magazine. As one of the three women co-founders of Black Lives Matter…
Secretary-General of the United Nations (2007-2016)
Ban Ki-Moon was the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 2007 to December 2016. Before becoming Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations.
Award-Winning Actor
Bradley Cooper produced, wrote and directed the critically acclaimed remake "A Star is Born" (2019) which earned him 3 Oscar nominations.
Co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native. She is a founder of Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank for coastal cities, and co-creator…
Paralympic ski racer and Cancer Survivor
Josh Sundquist is a Paralympian and bestselling author who has shared his story at events across the world. His high-energy blend of humor and inspiration motivates audiences to adopt his…
Six-time Ironman World Champion and the first inductee into the Ironman Hall of Fame
Dave Scott is the most recognized athlete and coach in the sport of triathlon. He is a six-time Ironman World Champion and the first inductee into the Ironman Hall of…
Award-Winning Performance Coach | Leadership and Cultural Transformation Expert
Dr. Ivan Joseph inspires people and teams to achieve more than they dreamed. Ivan is proof that when we help others succeed, we succeed too. His TEDx Talk has over…
Speaker, Author, Servant Leader - One of the Original Freedom Writers
An original Freedom Writer whose story is told in part in the 2007 hit movie, Freedom Writers, Manuel Scott has energized almost two million leaders, educators, volunteers, and students worldwide with…
Founder and CEO, DonorsChoose.org
Former Bronx teacher, social entrepreneur and crowdfunding pioneer, Charles Best is a gripping storyteller and nationally recognized innovator. Charles stands at the intersection of education, philanthropy and technology. His personal…
Emmy Award-Winning Television Host, Project Runway and Making The Cut
Tim Gunn is an Emmy Award-winning television personality, fashion industry icon and New York Times Bestselling author. He became a household name as co-host and mentor for 16 seasons of Lifetime’s Project Runway,…
Legendary Rock Climber
Tommy Caldwell is widely recognized as one of the best big-wall rock climbers in the world, known for his death-defying free ascents of some of the world’s hardest climbs.
#1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker Expected to Die. Now Teaching Others How to Truly Live.
In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body.…
New York Times best-selling author, internet pioneer, entrepreneur, and the most inspirational speaker on marketing, word of mouth, and customer service
Jay Baer is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker who teaches business growth through customer experience and marketing innovation. He is also a popular emcee and host of large events.…
Basketball Legend, Broadcaster, Humanitarian
Basketball legend Bill Walton is one of sports' most recognizable and beloved figures.
Former CEO, TaskRabbit; Board Member of HP and Nordstrom; Former Senior Director of Global Consumer Operations, Google
Stacy Brown-Philpot has more than 15 years of consumer technology experience, leading the growth and scale of large and small enterprises in the digital economy. Stacy is a founding member…
CEO of X Prize Foundation & First Female Private Space Explorer
Anousheh Ansari is an astronaut, high-tech serial entrepreneur and global leader.Anousheh is currently the CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, the world’s leader in designing and operating large incentive competitions to…
World Champion Boxer
Before becoming the number ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world and racking up five world titles in two different weight divisions, a nine-year-old Andre Ward was taken to a boxing…
Chief Information Officer, National Football League
Ms. McKenna is currently the Chief Information Officer for the NFL. She is responsible for their technology strategy, shared service delivery and management of the league’s technology activities.
Actress, "Star Trek" Series, "Avatar" Series and "Guardians of the Galaxy"
Zoe Saldana is the epitome of a true star in Hollywood, and has built her reputation as a versatile and respected actress by choosing roles that she feels passionately about.