Business Growth / Strategy / Trends Keynote Speakers

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Business growth, strategy, and trends speakers offer invaluable insights to navigate the ever-evolving marketplace. Their expertise encompasses analytical prowess and strategic thinking, enabling audiences to seize competitive advantages. These speakers unveil cutting-edge growth strategies that excel in challenging times, post-pandemic scenarios, and new market exploration. With a focus on strategic analysis, customer-centricity, and collaboration, they empower organizations to drive innovation, optimize results, and thrive amidst dynamic business landscapes.


Keynotes: 5 Books: 6 Videos: 5

Afterburner Inc Featured

High performing team of elite fighter pilots who share their secrets to succeeding 98% of the time.

High performing team of real-life fighter pilots. They are passionate about helping people learn and apply the techniques they use every day to achieve a consistent mission success rate of 98%.  Afterburner keynotes & experiential programs are ranked 4.9 on Facebook & Google by hundreds of participants.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 0 Videos: 6

Kate Ancketill Featured

Global Thought-leader in Business Futurism

Kate is a leading authority in global business futurism. With retail, consumer,
brand, hospitality, and technology specialisation, making complex societal shifts and emerging technologies relatable for any audience.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 7

Jay Baer Featured

Business Growth and Customer Experience Expert

Jay Baer is the world’s most inspirational business growth and customer experience expert. He is a renowned business strategist, a hall of fame keynote speaker, and a New York Times best-selling author of seven books.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 5

Molly Bloom Featured

Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author of Molly's Game (adapted for Oscar nominated film)

Inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game (later adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin). Bloom’s memoir chronicles her journey from college student to LA waitress to building and operating the largest and most notorious private poker game in the world.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 4

Dorie Clark Featured

Communication, Marketing, and Branding Strategist; Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author

Dorie Clark teaches for Columbia Business School and is a WSJ bestselling author for her newest book, The Long Game.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 1

Bill Eckstrom Featured

President & Founder, EcSell Institute; International Keynote Speaker; Author, "The Coaching Effect"

Bill Eckstrom's primary passion is growth - especially how coaches and leaders impact the growth and performance of individuals and teams. This passion inspired Bill to launch EcSell Institute, a research-based organization that works with leaders internationally to help them better understand, measure, and elevate coaching’s impact on performance.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 9

Ryan Estis Featured

Bestselling Author, Founding Partner ImpactEleven, Former Fortune 500 Chief Revenue Officer and Globally Recognized Sales and Leadership Expert

Ryan Estis helps companies and individual contributors embrace change and achieve breakthrough performance. Each live event blends original research with compelling stories that move participants to take action. Ryan has 20 years of business experience working with the world’s best brands to initiate change, inspire innovation and deliver growth.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 16

John "GUCCI" Foley Featured

Keynote Speaker to over 2000 Organizations Worldwide, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, Stanford Fellow, Bestselling Author and ‘Gratitude Guru'

John is the former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, a Sloan Fellow at Stanford School of Business and an expert in the how of high performance teams. His exciting, rare journey inspires awe, triggering individuals to take action and rethink what they believe is possible.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 9 Videos: 13

Dr. Jackie Freiberg Featured

Thought Leader; International Bestselling Author; Certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator: Business Owner

One of the world’s leading speakers and authorities on Courageous Leadership, Change, & Human Centered Innovation, Dr. Jackie Freiberg helps leaders develop courage skills to create the best places where the best people do their best work to make the world better.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 8 Videos: 11

Matthew Griffin Featured

The World's Leading Authority on Emerging Technology, Trends, Foresight, and the Future, 15x Author

Described by Ray Kurzwiel's close friends as a "Young Kurzweil" Griffin is a world renowned futurist. Regularly featured in the media including AP, BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, Discovery, Forbes, Telegraph, ViacomCBS, and WIRED, his ability to explain the global cultural and industrial impact of hundreds of disruptive emerging technologies is unparalleled.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 15

Troy Hazard Featured

Street-smart business leader, bestselling author, franchise expert, and founder of 13 companies

There are few situations in the business world that Troy Hazard has not experienced and survived – from massive financial loss to stunning success. As a serial entrepreneur who has founded and nurtured thirteen businesses, Troy has been as consultant to some of the world's leading brands.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4

Shama Hyder Featured

CEO of Zen Media, Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing 4X

Shama is a trailblazing, award-winning entrepreneur who has built a global audience and is known for helping brands succeed in the digital age. Forbes, Businessweek, and Inc - Top 30 under 30 entrepreneurs in the field of marketing LinkedIn’s Top 10 Voices in Marketing for four years in a row.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 6 Videos: 8

Daymond John Featured

Founder & CEO of FUBU; Star of ABC's Shark Tank; CEO of The Shark Group, consulting agency

Daymond is CEO/Founder of FUBU, a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, and a pioneer in the fashion industry with over $6 billion in product sales world-wide. He is celebrating his 14th season on ABC TV’s critically acclaimed business reality show Shark Tank, reinvigorating entrepreneurship around the world.

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Keynotes: 9 Books: 11 Videos: 2

Commander Mary Kelly Featured

Renowned Economist and Leadership Expert

Mary Kelly, PhD, CDR, US Navy (retired) is a nationally recognized and renowned economist and leadership expert specializing in improving business efficiency and maximizing available resources.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 8

Jenn Lim Featured

CEO | Founder | Bestselling Author | Global Workplace Expert

Jenn is a bestselling author, Top-Rated Speaker, & Global Workplace Expert. Her mission is profound - to teach businesses how to create workplaces, led with happiness & humanity, that generate more profit, sustain all people & share how we can make an impact by being true to our authentic selves.  

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 4 Videos: 4

Josh Linkner Featured

Serial Entrepreneur; New York Times Best-Selling Author; Venture Capital Investor

Josh Linkner is a New York Times bestselling author who travels the globe helping leaders build a culture of everyday innovation. As a proven hyper-growth CEO, venture capitalist and jazz guitarist, Josh's keynotes are a perfect blend of inspirational and actionable.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 13

Vikram Mansharamani Featured

Global Trend-Watcher; Former Harvard and Yale Lecturer; Author

Vikram is a global trend-watcher who shows people how to anticipate the future, manage risk, and spot opportunities. He is an academic, advisor, and author as well as a frequently sought-after speaker. Vikram adopts a uniquely global approach to his work, having worked on every continent other than Antarctica

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 10

Alison McCauley Featured

Artificial Intelligence Top Voice, Best-Selling Author, AI Executive Advisor

Alison speaks to the human dimensions of artificial intelligence, examining what all this technology change means to us, and what to do about it. She talks to why this is happening now, what shape change will take, and gives her audience tangible guidance on how to forge a path forward.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 4 Videos: 9

Greg McKeown Featured

Author of the New York Times bestseller, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less." Host of the, "What's Essential" podcast.

Emerging as one of the most sought after speakers on leadership, peak performance, and business growth, Greg McKeown has trained at hundreds of events across the world including in the U.S., Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, England, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Norway and Singapore.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 11

Natalie Nixon Featured

Creativity Strategist | CEO, Figure 8 Thinking, LLC | Keynote Speaker

 Natalie Nixon is "the creativity whisperer to the C-Suite." She is a creativity strategist who advises leaders on achieving transformative business results by applying wonder & rigor. She is a highly sought after global keynote speaker, valued for her accessible expertise on creativity, the future of work and innovation.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 7 Videos: 4

Vince Poscente Featured

Breakthrough Presentations, Olympian, NY Times Bestselling Author

Vince Poscente is a blast of energy, a wellspring of innovative content and flat-out funny. He is an expert in helping people speed through uncertainty towards extraordinary outcomes, while delivering an unforgettable experience with his engaging stories, practical takeways and videos.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 5 Videos: 5

Tim Sanders Featured

Vice President of Research Insights at G2, Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School and NY Times Best Selling Author.

Tim is VP of Customer Insights at Upwork, former Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo!, NYT bestselling author of 5 books, and a faculty member at the Global Institute of Leadership Development. One of Tim’s hallmarks is his expertise as a strategic consultant, making his keynote relevant to key stakeholders' objectives.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 39 Videos: 4

Jason Schenker Featured

Leading Futurist; Top-Ranked Financial Forecaster and Economist; Chairman of The Futurist Institute; President of Prestige Economics

Jason Schenker is a futurist, economist, and author who prepares leaders for the future. He is a best-selling author of over 30 books and ranked by Boomberg as the #1 forecaster in 26 categories including jobs, home sales, oil and gas prices, and more.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 5

Peter Sheahan Featured

C-Suite Advisor and Entrepreneur

The "CEO Whisperer", Peter Sheahan is a leading business strategist and author who specializes in driving innovation and leading change. Known for his impactful insights and dynamic presentations, he helps organizations adapt to evolving markets and turn challenges into opportunities, empowering leaders to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced world.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 5

Terri Sjodin Featured

Principal and founder of Sjodin Communications

Her unique specialization is advancing the persuasive presentation skills of professionals. Terri is a "high content" speaker - Her approach is fresh, real-world, and her style is sassy and practical and loaded with street-worthy ideas, methods, and tips.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 7

Futurist Anders Sorman-Nilsson Featured

Avant-Garde Ideas that Expand Minds and Inspire a Change of Heart

Anders Sörman-Nilsson: a futurist who merges innovation with sustainability, offering bespoke, impactful keynotes. Trusted by giants like Apple and Google, he transforms uncertainties into strategies, captivating and inspiring audiences. Elevate your event with his expertise, navigating the future with actionable insights.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Joe Theismann Featured

World Champion Quarterback, Broadcaster and Entrepreneur

Joe Theismann is an entrepreneur and former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins who has spent the last two decades as an NFL analyst. As an Emmy award winning analyst, businessman, and athlete, he utilizes his gifts, talent, and high energy to share his strategies for handling unforseen change.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Michael Vickers Featured

Business Performance Coach; Personal & Sales Performance Expert; Author

Michael Vickers is a business performance coach who helps great companies and individuals increase the value they bring to their clients to become the Preferred Provider in the markets they serve. Michael has been spreading his message of excellence fas a business author, coach and speaker for over 25 years.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Crystal Washington Featured

Futurist; Technology Strategist; Named One of Forbes' 50 Leading Female Futurists

As a certified futurist and technology strategist, Crystal takes the complexities of tech trends, social media, apps, and the web and translates them into clear, actionable insights that anyone can grasp. She was recognized by Forbes as one of the top 50 Leading Female Futurists.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3

David Allison

Engagement Expert; CEO of a Global Research Firm; Founder of the Valuegraphics Project; Bestselling Author

David launched the Valuegraphics Project to turn human values into data and create a revolutionary approach to engagement – for sales, leadership, culture, communications and more. He coined the term "valuegraphics" to describe his unique approach, used by Google, PayPal, the United Nations Foundation, and in textbooks worldwide.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4

Simon Anderson

Futurist | International Keynote Speaker & Advisor | Award-Winning Author

Simon Anderson uses his Future Ready Formula™ to help leaders and organizations move beyond resilient - to become Future Ready. He shows them how to pay Attention to the "edges," Anticipate the possibilities these changes might create, and lastly, how to take Action to turn those possibilities into opportunities.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 5 Videos: 1

David Avrin, CSP, Global Speaking Fellow

President, The Customer Experience Advantage

As one of the most in-demand and charismatic Customer Experience speakers and consultants in the world today, David Avrin helps organizations better understand rapidly changing customer and client expectations and win with customers by becoming Ridiculously Easy to Do Business With.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Afdhel Aziz

Founder, Conspiracy of Love, B Corp advising Fortune 500 companies on sustainable and inclusive growth, employee engagement, impact innovation. Best-selling author. Inspiring international AAPI speaker.

Afdhel is one of the most inspiring and dynamic speakers we work with. His profound grasp of the topic of how business can be a force for good AND growth helps leaders understand the transformative power of Purpose - both at an organizational level and an individual level.

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Keynotes: 13 Books: 2 Videos: 4

Nikolas Badminton

Futurist Speaker

Nikolas Badminton grew up with his focus on the future from a very early age to being one of the world’s leading Futurist Keynote Speakers. Read more about his upbringing, education, experience, and some of the projects he became well known for.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 4

Chris Barton

Founder and Creator of Shazam, Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Tech Investor

Chris Barton changed the way the world discovers music with his app Shazam. In his speeches, he takes audiences through the lessons he’s learned and reveals a new way of thinking called “Start from Zero.” 

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 3

Jonah Berger

Expert on Decision Making, Consumer Behavior and How Products and Ideas Become Popular

Dr. Jonah Berger is an author and a professor at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and a world-renowned expert on decision making, social influence, word of mouth, and how products, ideas, and behaviors become popular.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 2 Videos: 2

Linda Bernardi

Technologist, Innovation Provocateur, Digital Disruption Strategist, and Former IBM Chief Innovation Officer and Watson Co-Lead

With highly engaged discussions, Linda raises the comfort level audiences have with embracing disruptive technologies. She shares an enthusiastic outlook on how a wide range of sectors such as finance, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare can futureproof their business and thrive in the disruptive economy.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 10 Videos: 3

Rohit Bhargava

A Non-Obvious Keynote Speaker on Marketing, Trends, Innovation and Diversity

Rohit Bhargava is on a mission to inspire more non-obvious thinking in the world. He is a 3-time Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of ten books and is widely considered one of the most entertaining and original speakers on trends, innovation and marketing in the world.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 3

Jeanne Bliss

Founder and President of CustomerBliss

A Leader in Customer Transformation for Over 35 Years, Jeanne Bliss pioneered the role of the Chief Customer Officer and brought it to life at Microsoft, Lands’ End, Coldwell Banker, and Allstate Corporations. She is a true practioner and foremost expert in the custome experience space.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 4

Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey

Founders of Barefoot Wines

We started Barefoot, the world's #1 wine brand, in a laundry room with no money and no knowledge of the wine business. We disrupted our industry in spite of huge resistance. Your people will leave entertained and anxious to try out the lessons we learned on their own businesses.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 9

Daniel Burrus

World Leading Technology Futurist on Global Trends and Disruptive Innovation

Daniel Burrus, a leading futurist and bestselling author, delivers captivating keynotes that transform how organizations approach the future. With proven strategies to turn disruption into opportunity, he empowers audiences to leverage trends like AI and digital transformation, accelerating innovation and growth with reduced risk and actionable insights.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 4

Coach Micheal Burt

Author and Industry Leader

Coach Burt, sought-after speaker, coach, and mentor, brings a unique fusion of strategic coaching and high-impact motivation to the forefront. With over two decades of experience coaching top performers across diverse fields, his expertise is unparalleled. He's the author of multiple best-selling books, including "Flip The Switch"  

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 4

Susan Cain

Chief Revolutionary of Quiet Revolution

Susan Cain is the Chief Revolutionary of Quiet Revolution LLC and the New York Times bestselling author of Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking.

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 4 Videos: 7

Jim Carroll

Futurist, AI Keynote Speaker and Innovation Expert

Jim is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading global futurists, trends and innovation experts with a massive global blue chip client list. He has a track record of inspiring organizations to re-frame the opportunity for innovation in the context of significant, trans-formative change.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Felipe Castro

Objectives and Key Results (OKR) Coach, Author and Speaker

Felipe coaches organizations striving for business agility are increasingly adopting a different approach for goal setting created in Silicon Valley. OKR (Objectives and Key Results), the goal framework used by some of the world’s most innovative companies, is quietly taking over the corporate world.

 

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Tiffany & Leon Chen

Founders of Tiff's Treats

Tiff's Treats started after Tiff stood Leon up on a date. She baked him a batch of warm cookies and they started the nation's FIRST warm cookie delivery concept. They have raised $100 million in funding and grown it to a valuation in the hundreds of millions of dollars. 

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Keynotes: 10 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Tyler Cohen Wood

Talk Show Host, Keynote Speaker, Author, CISSP, Cybersecurity Influencer

As a keynote speaker, author, blogger, national security expert, and overall cyber authority, Tyler Cohen Wood is relied on to provide unique insight into cyber threats, cyber warfare, mitigating cyber risk, national security, and ensuring industries have the tools and knowledge they need to defend themselves in the digital world.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 17

Geoff Colvin

Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine, and Bestselling Author Arming Leaders to Confront Disruptive Change and Win

Experience counts! Fortune veteran Geoff Colvin gives audiences critical information and insights they need to win. The rules have changed. Winning demands courage to confront reality faster than the competition. Transformation, innovation, and reinvention are on every leader’s mind. Colvin identifies what top companies and leaders are doing to adapt.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Al Comeaux

Authority on Change and Master Storyteller; Former Executive at Travelocity, GE, American Airlines, Sabre

Al Comeaux ignites new thinking around leadership and change. Leading major organizations during change—plus having authored what’s now considered one of The Best Change Management Books of All Time—makes him a unique, sought-after speaker who understands audiences and finally explains change from their perspective.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 7 Videos: 5

Cheryl Cran

Future of Work & Change Leadership Expert; Founder of NextMapping™; Creator of the NextNow Podcast; CEO of Synthesis at Work Inc.

Cheryl is a dynamic and profound inspirational keynote speaker who focuses on a human future including the impact of AI and change leadership. She gives strategies, with high energy delivery and provides audiences with inspiration,tools, ideas and strategies to make the changes needed to be future ready now. 

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 2

Scott Deming

Leadership, Change Management, Customer Service and Emotional Brand Building Expert

Scott Deming is a different kind of speaker, trainer, and consultant with unique ability to engage and connect with people so they’re ready, willing, and anxious to learn. His presentations captivate, motivate and accelerate audiences to a new level of passion and commitment to deliver the Ultimate Customer Experience.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 4

Dr. Mark DeVolder

Top Change and Transformation Expert, Award Winning Top 10 Speaker, Transition Thought-Leader

Dr. Mark DeVolder is recognized as one of today's original thinkers and motivators on transitions. His high-energy, content-rich and humor-filled presentations teach people how to be bold, flexible and innovative in face of constant change.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 4 Videos: 4

Maddy Dychtwald

National Authority on Women, Aging, & Marketplace Trends

Maddy Dychtwald is a national bestselling author and leading expert on the changing demographic trends shaping the marketplace, the workplace, and our lives. She has emerged as an authority on the economic ascent and well-being of women and its impact on industries, including financial services, healthcare, and consumer marketing.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 8

Seth Earley

CEO at Earley Information Science, Artificial Intelligence Speaker, Writer and Influencer

Seth Earley is passionate about the crucial role that information management will play in a world hurtling toward digital transformation. He provides challenging insights to executives who are tasked with leading their organizations forward in an age in which the digital experience offered to customers determines the winner.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Paul Epstein

Former NFL & NBA Business Executive; Leadership & Sales Expert; 2x Best-Selling Author

Paul speaks about the power of WINNING MONDAY as the starting point of all growth and transformation. These insights and actionable playbook were learned as a 15-year NFL and NBA executive, now leadership and sales advisor to the world’s top brands seeking to build and scale a championship culture. 

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Garry Golden

Academically-Trained Futurist, Emerging Trends Analyst, and Block-Chain Technology Guru

Garry Golden is an expert on how social change and technology disruptions shape industry transitions.

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Keynotes: 11 Books: 4 Videos: 8

Steve Goreham

Speaker/Author/Researcher Environment, Business, and Public Policy

Effective communicator in the corporate board room, lecture hall, and on the debate panel regarding the environment, energy, climate change, weather trends, corporate environmental policy, and future trends.

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Keynotes: 10 Books: 3 Videos: 2

Alex Goryachev

AI Innovation Expert; Former GM of Global Innovation Centers at Cisco; WSJ Best-Selling Author

Alex is an award-winning global technology operations executive, and WSJ best-selling author. With 20+ years of experience in building and leading global cross-industry business & technology teams focused on revenue and market share growth. He is known for demystifying complexities of emerging technologies, cutting through the hype.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 5 Videos: 4

Verne Harnish

Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, World-Renowned Speaker; Bestselling Author

Verne Harnish is founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), with over 18,000 members worldwide. As the Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, a global executive education and coaching company with over 260 partners on six continents, Verne has spent the past four decades helping companies scaleup.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 2

Jeff Havens

Serious Solutions. Seriously Funny.

Award-winning professional development expert with a background in stand-up comedy. Multiple presentations including Uncrapify Your Life! and Us Vs. Them, each designed to combine the content of a traditional keynote with the entertainment value of a comedy show. Regular guest on Fox Business News, featured in the Wall Street Journal.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 2

Dan Heath

NY Times Best Selling author, Decisive, Switch and Made to Stick

Dan Heath is a Senior Fellow at Duke University's CASE center, which supports entrepreneurs who are fighting for social good. He is the co-author of Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 5 Videos: 1

Noreena Hertz

Economist; One of the World's Leading Thinkers

Noreena Hertz is a renowned thought leader and economist with an impressive track record in predicting global trends. She advises some of the world's leading business, media, and political players on strategy, digital, sustainability, and global economic and geo-political risks.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 5 Videos: 6

Peter Hinssen

Acclaimed Author; Business School Lecturer & Board Member; Serial Entrepreneur

Peter Hinssen is a serial entrepreneur, adviser and keynote speaker on the topics of radical innovation, leadership and the impact of all things digital on society and business.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 7

Sally Hogshead

Marketing, Persuasion and Personal Branding Expert; Leading Authority on Fascination

Sally Hogshead is a top marketing keynote speaker, persuasion and personal branding expert, and leading authority on fascination. In her early career in advertising, Sally quickly skyrocketed to the top, becoming the most awarded advertising copywriter in the U.S. by age 24.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 4 Videos: 3

David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE

CEO, Trust Edge Leadership Institute

The #1 question everyone is thinking about you and your company is, "Can I trust you?" A lack of trust is your biggest expense because for the trusted brand, people pay more, come back and tell others. Learn how to create a high-performing, high-trust culture.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 3

Rich Horwath

New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author on Strategy

The #1 most valued skill in business people today is strategic thinking. But only 23 percent of managers are strategic. Rich Horwath presents a simple framework for all business people to live strategically to reach their full potential.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 4

Ken Hughes

World's Leading Shopper & Consumer Behaviouralist, Customer Experience Strategist

Ken Hughes is now acknowledged as being one of the world’s leading authorities on consumer and shopper behavior, blending his understanding of consumer & cyber psychology, digital anthropology, behavioral economics and retail futurology to explore the needs of the new consumer and predict the changes to come.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2

AmyK Hutchens

Speaker. Author. Facilitator. Business Strategist.

AmyK teaches executives, biz owners, influences and go-getters how to confidently lead their toughest conversations at work and at home without saying something they regret, giving their power away or damaging their relationships.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 3

Charlie Rocket Jabaley

Grammy-Winning Music Mogul; Emmy-Winning Nike Athlete; Ironman and Marathon Runner; Social Media Innovator and Creative

Charlie Rocket inspires those around him. He’s lost 135 pounds. Became vegan. Ran 3 marathons. Reversed the growth of his brain tumor. Became an Ironman. Recently finished his nationally-known Dream Machine bike tour across America. He also made the cover of Runner’s World and secured a partnership with Nike.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 8 Videos: 7

Dr. Michio Kaku

Theoretical Physicist, Professor, Futurist and New York Times Best-selling Author

He is an internationally recognized authority in two areas. The first is Einstein’s unified field theory, which Kaku is attempting to complete. The other is to predict trends affecting business, commerce and finance based on the latest research in science.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 4

Diana Kander

Refugee Turned CEO; NYT Bestselling Author; Impossible Goal Enthusiast

Diana Kander is a New York Times Bestselling Author of All In Startup, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and keynote speaker for Fortune 1000 companies who asks some big questions. What causes big, household brands to lose relevance with their customers and go out of business?

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Keynotes: 13 Books: 4 Videos: 7

Scott Klososky

Founding Partner of FPOV; Technology Entrepreneur; Consultant; Author

A former CEO of three successful tech startup companies and principal at consulting firm Future Point of View, Scott Klososky specializes in seeing beyond the horizon of how technology is changing the world.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 1

Thomas A. Kolditz

Retired Brigadier General, Author, and Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders

Thomas Kolditz is a leadership expert, retired Brigadier General, author, and  Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. He weaves his personal experiences and abilities as a soldier, skydiver, and scholar into the first-hand study, analysis, and practice of leadership in dangerous circumstances

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 2 Videos: 9

Jessica Kriegel

Data Scientist Driving Business Results Through Insights on Strategy and Workplace Culture

Jessica guides global, national, Fortune 100 and other organizations across finance, technology, real estate and healthcare industries on creating intentional cultures that accelerate performance. Her Culture Equation - a tested model where strategy combined with 8 tangible and measurable ‘Culture Dynamic Drivers’ empowers your people to deliver consistent results.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 3

Kim Lear

Founder and Content Director, Inlay Insights

Gain insights into how generational influences shape how we think, act, and relate from Kim's research. Lear employs eye-opening statistics mixed with stories and case studies to make her message come alive. She has been featured on NPR and published in The WSJ, TIME Magazine. 

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Isaac Lidsky

Eyes Wide Open

Isaac Lidsky has the ability to speak on several topics based on his life experiences including a retinal degenerative disease that lead to his progressive sight loss and blindness, entrepreneurship, leadership, teams & motivation. Side Note: Isaac played Weasel on NBC's Saved by the Bell.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Jeffrey Ma

Kingpin of the MIT Blackjack Team; ESPN Predictive Analytics Expert; Former VP of Data Science and Analytics at Twitter

As a kingpin of the MIT blackjack team, seasoned entrepreneur, and ESPN Predictive Analytics Expert, Jeffrey Ma has established himself as the expert that business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations turn to for insight on harnessing the power of technology-driven platforms to optimize performance, customer loyalty, and overall success.

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 3 Videos: 10

Matt Mayberry

Former NFL Linebacker, Entrepreneur Magazine Columnist, Peak Performance Strategist

Matt Mayberry engages people, creates unforgettable experiences, and increases performance.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 5 Videos: 10

Rita Gunther McGrath

Professor, Columbia Business School

Rita Gunther McGrath is a world-renowned thought leader and a professor at Columbia Business School, where she directs the popular Leading Strategic Growth and Change program. She is widely recognized as a premiere expert on leading innovation and growth during times of uncertainty. 

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 7

Michael McQueen

Futurist; Trend Forecaster; Best-Selling Author

Michael McQueen is an award-winning forecaster and best-selling author of eight books. With clients including KPMG, Pepsi and Cisco, he has helped some of the world’s most successful brands navigate disruption and maintain momentum.

 

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 12

Dambisa Moyo

International Economist & Author who Analyzes the Macroeconomy and Global Affairs

Dambisa Moyo is a prizewinning author of the New York Times bestsellers Edge of ChaosWinner Take All, and Dead Aid, and she was named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine. Moyo regularly contributes to the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 4

Joe Navarro

Leadership development; Leading Expert on Nonverbal Communications, Body Language, and Behavior; Effective Negotiations Coach; #1 Bestselling author of What Every BODY is Saying; Ex-FBI Agent

Nonverbal behaviors comprise up to 80% of all interpersonal communication and can reveal a person’s true thoughts, feelings, and intentions. Joe Navarro, a world-leading expert on the applied use of nonverbal communication, provides crucial insights into how to master nonverbal intelligence in business.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 3

Matthew Pollard

Consultant; Author; Serial Entrepreneur; Niche Marketing Expert; Master Sales Systemization Coach; CEO of Rapid Growth, LLC

Matthew is an expert in niche marketing, and master sales systemization coach who is passionate about helping organizations thrive and succeed. With five multimillion-dollar business success stories to his name before the age of thirty, his achievements are reflected in the value and credibility he brings to every presentation.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 3

Christine Porath

Author of "Mastering Community" and "Mastering Civility"

Christine Porath is a Visiting Faculty at Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is also a consultant working with leading organizations to help them create a thriving workplace.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 5 Videos: 5

Erik Qualman

Top Technology and Motivational Speaker, #1 Bestselling Author & Futurist

Often called a Digital Dale Carnegie, Erik Qualman is the author of multiple bestsellers including Socialnomics: How social media transforms the way we live and do business. He is the producer of the "Social Media Revolution" videos, the most-watched social media video series in the world.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 1

Dr. Nido Qubein

Leadership Expert

Dr. Nido R. Qubein is an accomplished university president and a nationally recognized author, speaker, and leader. He is also chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company and serves on the boards of several national organizations.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 5

Marc Randolph

Netflix Co-Founder, Executive Mentor, and Angel Investor.

Founder of Netflix. An inspiring and experienced speaker. Draws from nearly 4 decade as an entrepreneur, in order to inspire and entertain audiences ranging from Fortune 500 CEOs to students. Focuses on Innovation, Creativity, Disruption, and Entrepreneurship.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 9

Byron Reese

AI Expert, Optimistic Futurist, Tech Entrepreneur, WSJ Best-Selling Author of 5 Books Translated into 13 Languages

With 25+ years as a successful tech entrepreneur, Byron speaks on the transformative effect of technology on the workplace and society at large. He captivates audiences worldwide sharing how technology is empowering us to build a better world, inviting people to imagine this better world and build it.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Sam Richter

Expert on Sales Intelligence and Online Reputation Management

Sam is an award-winning speaker and bestselling author and is considered one of the foremost authorities on sales intelligence, digital reputation management, and Generative AI. He not helps you discover the power of online intelligence and builds the AI and ChatGPT intel resources to ensure you experience immediate success.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 2

Chris Riddel

Award Winning Human Futurist

Award winning, industry recognized futurist, media commentator, nowist and renowned strategist and global trend spotter; Created the corporate digital strategy behind brands such as Whiskas, Pedigree Petfoods, Starburst, and Snickers as Australia and New Zealand’s first ever Chief Digital Officer for Mars, Inc.; Hundreds of primetime television appearances

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 6

April Rinne

Change Navigator & Guide to help you embrace uncertainty; Top-Ranked Global Futurist with Work and Travels in 100+ countries; Bestselling author of Flux

April has been at the forefront of change, innovation, strategy and leadership for 25+ years. Working in more than 100 countries, is a top-ranked global futurist, change navigator & guide to help you embrace uncertainty.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 11

Michael Rogers

The Practical Futurist; Technology Pioneer; Best-Selling Author

Michael Rogers is a technology pioneer, best-selling author, and dynamic futurist speaker. He delivers an entertaining and common-sense vision of change for business and individuals, Michael blends technology, economics, demographics, culture and human nature.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 3

Ford Saeks

Business Growth Accelerator, Author, and Multi-type Entrepreneur

Ford Saeks delivers impactful, interactive and entertaining presentations that improve results! From start-ups to Fortune 500s, Saeks is widely recognized as a Business Growth Innovator. He has helped hundreds of organizations, in a variety of industries, boost sales and profits.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 5 Videos: 11

John Sanei

Global Futurist, Best-selling Author, International Keynote Speaker on Human-A.I Dynamics

John is a best-selling author, Singularity University global expert, international speaker, podcast host and macro trend specialist. By combining aspects of human psychology, business strategy, AI and futures studies, John provides a unique and holistic approach to achieving future-readiness.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 0

Robert Schlegel

Entrepreneur; Author; Senior Real Estate Executive; CPA

Bob is an accomplished Entrepreneur, Real Estate Executive, CPA, and Board Member with more than 45 years of success spanning manufacturing, distribution, healthcare and real estate. He has a proven ability to manage growth, and his areas of expertise include logistics, property development, financial analysis, strategic planning, and private equity.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 11

Ken Schmidt

Authentic Leadership and Customer Loyalty Expert; Senior Role in Harley-Davidson Turnaround; and Author, Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance

A key player in Harley Davidson's turnaround, Ken inspires companies and individuals to shift their thinking and ride a path to success by becoming memorable – not for what they do or what they make, but for how they connect with people.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 5 Videos: 6

John Sileo

Cyber Security, Identity Theft & Human Hacking Expert

Are you familiar with the Anthem, Target and OPM data breaches? John Sileo's mission is to keep you from becoming the next disastrous cyber breach headline. John specializes in making security engaging and non-technical, so that it works.

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Keynotes: 10 Books: 8 Videos: 5

Sam Silverstein

Founder of The Accountability Movement™ & Named one of the World's Top Organizational Culture Professionals by Global Gurus

Sam Silverstein is dedicated to empowering people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business and create a more accountable world. He helps companies create an organizational culture that prioritizes and inspires accountability.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 7 Videos: 7

Peter Singer

Futurist; Best-Selling Author on Cybersecurity, Technology and National Security

NY Times Bestselling author, described in Wall Street Journal as “the premier futurist in the national-security environment, Singer is considered one of the world's leading experts on 21st century technology/security. He's spoken at venues that range the White House and Sydney Opera House to TED and SXSW.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 12 Videos: 2

Michael Solomon

Expert on Consumer Behavior

 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 them.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3

James Taylor

Entrepreneur, Author, Host and Inspirational Speaker

James started his career managing high profile rock stars and is now an internationally recognized leader in creativity, sustainability, innovation and artificial intelligence. For 20+ years, he has advised CEO’s, entrepreneurs, educators, governments and leaders on how to design innovative organizations, unlock creative potential and build a sustainable future.

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 6

Eric Termuende

Entrepreneur; Bestselling Author; Workplace Culture and Employee Engagement Expert

Eric Termuende is helping leaders build tomorrow's greatest places to work by educating them and empowering them to make one-degree shifts that build trust, reduce friction, and build a culture of experimentation.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 5

Dan Thurmon

Off-Balance On Purpose

Dan Thurmon believes the reason that people struggle with change is they think they have to compartmentalize their life and keep everything in balance. What if instead of resisting uncertainty, we leaned into it? 

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 8 Videos: 4

Bruce Tulgan

Founder & CEO, RainmakerThinking, Inc.

Bruce Tulgan is internationally recognized as the leading expert on young people in the workplace and one of the leading experts on leadership and management.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 4 Videos: 3

Jack Uldrich

World Renowned Futurist, Author, Expert on Change

Jack Uldrich speaks over 100 times a year to organizations, especially agriculture, education, energy, finance, retail, health care and manufacturing. He says creativity and action are more powerful and versatile than knowledge. He is energetic and full of thoughtful business and personal advice that will educate, entertain, and inspire audiences.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 5

Kathy Varol

Purpose Strategy Expert; Former Head of Global Purpose Strategy at Adidas

Kathy created the Global Purpose (corporate social responsibility) strategy for adidas, a 22 billion dollar global company. Now Kathy helps her clients use purpose to stand out in a competitive environment, attract the best talent, gain consumer loyalty, and fully harness the innovative brainpower of their employees.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 8 Videos: 11

Kate Vitasek

World's Authority on Highly Collaborative Relationships That Drive Innovation; Faculty University of Tennessee

Kate Vitasek is an international authority for her award-winning work on highly collaborative business relationships. She is the author of seven books and has been featured on Bloomberg, CNN International, NPR, and Fox Business News. Kate is a master "edutainer" and is fabulous at customizing speeches and workshops.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Dan Waldschmidt

Keynote Speaker, Business Strategist and Ultrarunner

Dan empowers audiences with the focus, insight, and accountability they need to achieve their best results yet. His stories of ordinary humans achieving outrageous success will light a fire under each member of the audience to launch an extraordinary life of their own. 

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 12 Videos: 10

Nicholas J Webb

Top Keynote Speaker on Innovation, Healthcare, Leadership, Workforce and Future Trends

Nick is a #1 best-selling author who specializes in speaking about the future of innovation, healthcare, future trends, workplace dynamics, leadership, and technology. Additionally, Nick serves as the CEO of LeaderLogic, LLC, a Management Consulting Firm that offers consulting services to top brands.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 10

Bryan K. Williams

Purpose-Driven Customer Service Excellence

Dr. Bryan K. Williams is a keynote speaker, consultant, and author, who is a noted authority on service excellence and leadership effectiveness.  His passion is to serve others so they may better serve the world. 

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 0

Geoff Woods

Founder of AI Leadership; Co-Founder of The ONE Thing; Former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power

Geoff Woods is the Founder of AI Leadership, where he empowers leaders to harness AI, escape operational overwhelm, and think strategically to accelerate growth.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 11

Denise Lee Yohn

Brand Leadership Expert

Denise Lee Yohn is the go-to expert on brand leadership for national media outlets, an in-demand keynote speaker and consultant, and an influential writer.   She is the author of the bestsellers What Great Brands Do and FUSION: How Integrating Brand and Culture Powers the World's Greatest Companies.

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