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Stress and Mental Health Speaker
Dr. Tami West cannot diagnose or treat your skin rash. She's not that kind of doctor. She can't refill your thyroid medicine or perform your colonoscopy - not that kind…
Expert in Performance Improvement through Disciplined Risk-Taking & Creating a Culture of Innovation
Jim McCormick has earned five skydiving World Records and skydived to the North Pole as a member of an international expedition. He is a former Chief Operating Officer and holder…
STOP Living Your Life Like an Emergency!
Creator of the Resilience Academy, Diane Sieg spent 23 years working as an ER nurse in hospitals across the country. Today, as a resilience speaker, author, coach, and champion, Diane…
America’s Favorite Corporate Funnyman
The Chicago Tribune recently proclaimed Greg Schwem "king of the hill in the growing world of corporate comedy." His comedic take on the 21st century workplace and work/life balance has…
A Walking 6 foot, 4 inch, Stimulus Package
An Emmy winner for his outstanding performance in the television drama, "Our Father", this former escape artist's (handcuffs, chains, straight jackets) abilities range from intense drama to stand-up comedy. Anthony…
Remembered From Survivor 2 Outback as a Most Interesting Figure
Why would a top-rated reality show pick someone from the small town of Crittenden, let alone anyone from Kentucky for that matter? The answer is simple. Survivor chose Rodger "Kentucky…
Expert on Educational Trends and STEM
David is the Founder and Director of Global Operations for the Thornburg Center and co-founder of the Thornburg Center for Space Exploration. He is an award-winning futurist, author and consultant…
“The Engagement Strategist”
Gary Walsh Jr., "The Engagement Strategist", is a Best Selling Author, Speaker and Coach/Consultant whose passion is to help individuals, organizations, companies, groups and teams solve productivity problems by bringing…
player
Joe Justice works globally as an interim executive for agile organizations, bringing multinational companies twice the work in half the time. His teams have held 4 world records. He is…
Internationally recognized futurist, analyst, researcher and organizer on the critical topics of workforce learning, business collaboration and emerging technologies.
Elliott Masie is a provocative, engaging and entertaining speaker - focused on the changing world of learning and workforce performance. Elliott is an internationally recognized futurist, analyst, researcher and organizer…
America's Life Coach
Dr. RON JENSON is known throughout the United States and much of the world as America's Life Coach, reflecting his expertise in the area of personal coaching and leadership development.…
How To Capture the Heart of Your Customers
Bodine Balasco has established himself as one of the America's most innovative and knowledgeable business speakers, known for his interactive style, uplifting energy, humorous storytelling, and valuable content. Many of…
Author of Ranger School, No Excuse Leadership
Each step dragged across the top of the muddy trail up the steep ascent to U. S. Army Ranger School's mountaineering site. No energy and no relief, Brace fell behind.…
Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast
At the 2004 Summer Olympics, Carly Patterson became the first American woman in 20 years to win the All-Around Olympic Gold medal since Mary Lou Retton in 1984. The 2004…
Nationally Recognized Digital Leadership and Learning expert, CDE Top 30 award recipient (2014), Education Contributor on Huffington Post, Co-creator of the Edscape Conference
Eric is an Associate Partner with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this, he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership,…
journalist
Nick Clooney has been a broadcaster since he was 16 years old. For most of the intervening years, his focus has been radio and television news. His career has also…
Host of Talk Radio News' "The Rusty Humphries Show"
With over 350 affiliates and 10 years of syndication with Talk Radio News, Rusty Humphries' unparalleled radio success has reshaped the landscape of talk radio. The Rusty Humphries Show…
VP of animal training at SeaWorld Orlando, Co-author of Whale Done!
Chuck Tompkins is currently vice president of animal training at SeaWorld Orlando and has been in this position since January 1990. Chuck joined SeaWorld Orlando in February 1978, as an…
Olympica Champion and President/Founder of Team Darfur
Joey Cheek is co-founder and president of Team Darfur, an international coalition of athletes committed to raising awareness about and bringing an end to the crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Joey…
Keynote Speaker on Leadership and Engagement. NYT Best Selling Author. Gregg's clients average more than 3 times the employee engagement of their closest competitors.
Gregg Lederman is a professional speaker, executive coach, and New York Times best-selling author. Over the past 20 years, Gregg has worked with tens of thousands of business leaders and…
Social Media Expert, Best Selling Author and Keynote Speaker
Mark Schaefer is a globally-recognized keynote speaker, educator, business consultant, and author. His blog and podcast -- The Marketing Companion -- are at the top of the charts in the…
Distinguished global strategist and economist and Co-founder and main author of The Monthly Barometer
Thierry Malleret is a partner at Rainbow Insight, an advisory boutique located in Geneva and London that brokers ideas and opinions for business leaders, investors and high-net-worth individuals.
skeleton racer and television host.the gold medal in the men's skeleton event at the 2010 Winter
Jon Montgomery's life has been a whirlwind since his Olympic win in skeleton, his big-time podium moment to get the gold medal, and his now-famous victory walk through Whistler Village.…
Storytelling in Business Expert
Doug Stevenson is a storytelling in business speaker, trainer and coach. He is the author of the book, Doug Stevenson's Story Theater Method. He has created training programs for leadership,…
Former Director of the DuPont Center for Creativity & Innovation
David Tanner, former Director of the DuPont Center for Creativity & Innovation is the author of Total Creativity in Business & Industry and his new book Igniting Innovation Through the…
Co-Founder of 826 National
Ninive Calegari is the co-founder, with Dave Eggers, of 826 National, which she helped grow from a local tutoring program into an influential education phenomenon that partners with schools, families,…
Founder and CEO of Anatomical Travelogue
Alexander Tsiaras is the Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of TheVisualMD.com. Mr. Tsiaras grew TheVisualMD.com out of his already well-established journalism enterprise. His self-styled journalistic career began in 1972 when, at…
World Renowned Contortionist
Lilia was born in Moldova, Europe, but now lives in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. She speaks three languages: Romanian, Russian, & English and is a world reknowned contortionist regularly…
A leading expert with cutting-edge approaches to sales and consumer psychology.
A leading expert with cutting-edge approaches to sales and consumer psychology. He works with major marketers to help them understand what their brands really mean to the people who buy…
Building cultures focused on Results, Relationships and Accountability
Randy Pennington helps leaders and organizations build cultures focused on results, relationships, and accountability. He is a twenty-plus year business performance veteran, author, and consultant who has worked with many…
Author and Small Business Coach
Donna Fenn is the author of Upstarts: How GenY Entrepreneurs are Rocking the World of Business and 8 Ways You Can Profit From Their Success (McGraw-Hill, Sept. 2009). Upstarts! deconstructs…
Survivor, Advocate, Author and Speaker
Brooke Axtell is the Founder and Director of She is Rising, a healing community for women and girls overcoming rape, abuse and sex-trafficking. Through her mentorship programs, retreats and workshops,…
One of America's Foremost Musical Ensembles
Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, the Dallas Brass has become one of America's foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments…
Solid Business Wisdom With Brilliant Comedic Style
It's pretty simple what Mark Mayfield does: he talks about very serious stuff in a very funny way. Mark has one of the most diversified backgrounds in the speaking industry…
Candidate for Guru of the Decade
Barry Minkin, futurist, professional speaker, best selling author and global management consultant, has been featured on Larry King Live, Tech-Nation, Smart Money, Money Talk, Everybody's Business, The Paula Poundstone Show…
Quality Executive Transformation Leadership, Microsoft Veteran
Practical Actions- Real Results" --- "Sigma Shmigma TM" Mike is president of Mike Adams & Company, LLC, a management consulting and creative services practice. Mike's presentations cover 30 years of…
Award Winning Classical Artists, Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Creators of The Foundation for Survivors of Abuse
Desirae and Deondra Brown have performed over 500 concerts across the United States and around the world as soloists, duo pianists, and members of the piano chamber group, The 5…
Pat Richie - Teamwork
NO AUTHORITY has the experience of building a teamwork culture as Pat Richie. He has worked with over a hundred organizations developing corporate strategy and high performing teams. His early…
Science Writer and Educational Consultant
Michael DiSpezio is one of the most recognized, entertaining and sought-after presenters at educator conferences throughout the world. In addition to offering his unique style of dynamic, theatrical, and often…
Olympic Gold Medalist, Judo
Kayla Harrison is the only American to win an Olympic gold medal in judo. Born in Middletown, Ohio, Harrison took up judo at the age of six, having been introduced…
Relationship Building Guru
Tammy Moye Johnson is the executive producer of "Right" Decisions Productions, LLC. As the executive producer, she created "Right" Decisions, a positive talk show that airs weekly in South Carolina…
Leading Computer Industry Analyst
As one of America's most respected industry analysts, Cheryl Currid brings rare insight about how people, business and technology can work together. An IT executive, award winning journalist and analyst…
Business Guru, International Marketer of the Year,
BOB PRITCHARD: International business troubleshooter for 30 years, global business radio show host, author of 5 best selling books, over 1500 speech presentations in 53 countries, winner of the 'International…
International Crisis Management, Suicide Prevention, and Leadership Skills Expert
As an international Crisis Management, Suicide Prevention, and Leadership Skills presenter, Sergeant Kevin Briggs' story and lived experiences have been featured at the Technology, Entertainment, and Design 2014 Conference as…
"Invent Business Opportunities No One Can Imagine"
Art Turock is a business speaker and corporate consulting expert. Art Turock, a corporate leadership speaker and motivational business speaker, uses strategic innovation to produce sustainable sales growth. The essence…
The Message of You, TED Speaker
Judy Carter is a TEDx speaker, humorist, and stress reduction expert. You might recognize Judy as she hits the stage as she's been featured on over 100 TV shows, nominated…
Author of "Retirementology"; Former Executive VP at Jackson National
Back in 2006, Dr. Salsbury's first book, warning of an impending retirement disaster, was met with some skepticism. After all, new home sales were soaring, the stock market was providing…
Values-Based Financial Planning
Bill Bachrach's wide range of talents have made him one of the most popular go-to experts in the world for successful financial advisors who strive to be at the top of…