Business Keynote Speakers
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Business keynote speakers are experts on strategic analysis, results orientation, customer focus and collaboration. These leaders have demonstrated success in running businesses and leading people. GDA is committed to finding the most compelling business keynote speaker with the strong competencies required to predict success.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 13
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour Featured
America's First Black Female Combat Pilot; Former Cop & Marine Veteran; Author, Zero to Breakthrough; and Consultant to Business
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour went from beat cop to US Marine Corps combat pilot in three years, flying over the deserts of Iraq. As America’s first Black female combat pilot, she realized many people want to create breakthroughs in their own lives, they just don’t know how. Her mantra: Get Gutsy!
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 17
Lisa Bodell Featured
CEO of FutureThink; Bestselling Author of "Why Simple Wins"
Lisa Bodell is an award-winning author and CEO of futurethink. As a futurist and expert on change management, she has helped thousands of senior leaders ignite innovation at Google, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, and more.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 10
Kevin Brown Featured
Author; Branding, Culture, and Leadership Expert
Kevin is passionate about helping people and organizations embrace a philosophy that separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else - he calls it The HERO Effect®. Kevin inspires and challenges people to show up every day and make a positive difference at work and in life!
Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 8
David Burkus Featured
One of the World's Leading Experts on Collaboration and Teamwork
David’s forward-thinking ideas are changing how companies approach leadership, collaboration, and teamwork. Working with organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA, his evidence based and immensely practical keynotes offer a set of actionable takeaways teams can implement immediately.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Andrew Busch Featured
Economic Futurist; 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for US Government
He presents intensely informative & highly entertaining keynotes. From deep research, he covers economy, public policy & elections & supercharged trends AI/WFH/Climate. He takes all this & applies it to your industry to show future growth opportunities and strategies to achieve them.
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.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Amy Cuddy Featured
Social Psychologist and Bestselling Author
Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. Her work focuses on presence and performance under stress, feeling powerful vs. powerless, prejudice and stereotyping, nonverbal behavior, the delicate balance of projecting trustworthiness and strength, and most recently, the psychology of bullying, bystanding, and social bravery.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Mick Ebeling Featured
Founder of Not Impossible Labs, CEO and Founder of The Ebeling Group
Most recently named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Greatest Leaders, a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and listed as one of the most influential creative people by The Creativity 50’s, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 9 Videos: 4
Ankit Fadia Featured
Partner at McKinsey & Company; Artificial Intelligence Expert; Former MTV India Host
Ankit Fadia is an accomplished Partner at McKinsey & Company, with first-hand experience of helping organizations accelerate the adoption of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to unlock business value.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Manley Feinberg Featured
Adventurist, International Keynote Speaker & Best Selling Author
Manley is recognized as an award winning international keynote speaker, business leader, and author. During Manley’s eleven years with Build-A-Bear Workshop, his leadership direction helped take the revolutionary retail concept from 40 stores to over 400 worldwide, realizing revenue growth from 55 million to over 474 million.
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.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Robert Herjavec Featured
Leading Shark on ABC's Shark Tank and Founder & CEO Herjavec Group
Robert Herjavec is one of North America’s most recognizable business leaders. A dynamic entrepreneur, Robert has built and sold several IT companies to major players such as AT&T. He shares his expertise with other entrepreneurs each week as a leading Shark on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning hit Shark Tank.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Featured
Businessman; Philanthropist; NBA Hall of Fame
Earvin “Magic” Johnson has become one of the most successful African-American businessmen in the world. He is a Major League Baseball owner, an NBA Legend, a 2-Time Hall of Famer, an Entrepreneur, a Philanthropist and a Motivational Speaker.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 11
John Livesay Featured
Helping Sales Leaders Tell Stories to Win Sales; Author of The Sale Is in the Tale
Keynote sales speaker John Livesay, aka “The Pitch Whisperer,” helps sales forces connect with today’s crazy-busy, ultra-savvy buyers by becoming master storytellers with magnetic pitches. Whoever tells the best story gets the sale, and after John speaks, your people will know exactly how to craft irresistible stories.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 4
General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.) Featured
Sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Peter Pace retired after more than 40 years of service in the United States Marine Corps. He was sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff where he served as principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council.
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.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 2
Bill Rancic Featured
Entrepreneur; Award-Winning Author; Media Personality
Bill Rancic burst onto the national scene when he was hired by Donald Trump as the winner of the first season of NBC’s breakthrough program “The Apprentice”. He is speaking to businesses and organizations around the world, developing real estate in Chicago, and producing and appearing in several television programs.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 7 Videos: 3
Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE Featured
Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Global Expert on Leadership and Customer Service
Mark is an international bestselling author and award-winning keynote speaker on leadership, customer service, business growth, and organizational performance. Mark's given more than 3,000 presentations in every US state and in 14 countries.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 8
Anthony Trucks Featured
Foster Child; Former NFL Player; American Ninja Warrior; Entrepreneur
Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Author, and Identity Shift Coach. From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 7
Mike Walsh Featured
Bestselling Author of The Algorithmic Leader & CEO of Innovation Research Lab Tomorrow
Mike designs companies for the 21st century. With an engaging blend of case studies, global perspectives and cutting-edge research, Mike’s original insights help business leaders understand and unleash their future potential.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 11 Videos: 4
Ari Weinzweig Featured
Co-Founder of Zingerman's Deli, Breads, and Products
Ari Weinzweign founded Zingerman’s was founded as a small corner delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Since then, Ari has been a serial social entrepreneur lending credence to the voice of generosity.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 24
Ron White Featured
Memory Expert, U.S. Navy Veteran
Ron White is without question one of the top Memory Experts in the world. As a two-time national memory champion, Ron will teach audience members techniques to triple their memory, build relationships by recalling names and faces and much more!
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 3
General Anthony Zinni Featured
United States Marine Corps (Retired)
Gen. Zinni’s 39 years of military service took him to more than 70 countries. His operational experiences included two tours in Vietnam, where he was severely wounded. His last assignment was Commanding General, U. S. Central Command.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Bill Acheson
The Body Language Expert
For over 20 years Bill taught in the Department of Communications at the University of Pittsburgh. As a keynote speaker since 1995, he uses his knowledge of nonverbal communication - body language - to show professionals how to project themselves with greater impact and interpret subconscious messages sent by others.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 9 Videos: 5
Jon Acuff
One of INC's Top 100 Leadership Speakers, New York Times Bestselling Author of Soundtracks, Finish and Do Over
Jon Acuff is the New York Times best-selling author of nine books, including All it Takes is a Goal, Soundtracks, and Finish. Published in more than twenty languages, his work is both critically acclaimed and adored by readers.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 2
David Atkins
Author, Retired State Police Captain, Million Dollar Direct Sales Earner, Keynote Motivational Speaker
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.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 5
Ty Bennett
Entrepreneur, Partnership is the New Leadership
As a young entrepreneur, Ty continues to engage his team's focus to grow sales. In his talks, Ty uses the power of influence and storytelling to provide audiences with tangible techniques that will increase their influence and their impact as leaders and as salespeople.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 34 Videos: 2
Ross Bernstein, CSP, CPAE, Global Speaker Fellow
Inspirational Business Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Sports Author
The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein is a peak-performance business speaker who’s keynoted conferences on ALL SEVEN continents. AND...Ross is just one of three speakers in the world to hold the CPAE (Speaker Hall of Fame), CSP, and the Global Speaking Fellow Designation.
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.
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.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 1
Tiffani Bova
Global Growth Evangelist; Salesforce Business Strategist; Author
Tiffani Bova is a business growth keynote speaker, innovation, growth evangelist, and the author of Growth IQ. A top influencer in Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, the Future of Work, and Sales, is a regular contributor to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Marketing Matters on Wharton Business Radio – SiriusXM and Huffington Post.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Richard Bowen
Citigroup Whistleblower and Speaker on Ethical Leadership
Richard Bowen was Citigroup's Business Chief Underwriter during the housing bubble. High-content, high-energy speaker with customized content to impact your team.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 5
Bobbi Brown
Founder & CCO, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics & Best-selling Author
Beauty industry titan Bobbi Brown is a legendary makeup artist, best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and serial entrepreneur. As a professional makeup artist, Bobbi created ten simple lipsticks that evolved into a global beauty empire, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 10 Videos: 3
Todd Buchholz
Economist & Former Director of Economic Policy under George H.W. Bush
Renowned economist, White House advisor, and best-selling author Todd Buchholz connects the dots between Wall Street, Main Street, and financial capitals. An internationally known consultant on global markets, winner of Harvard’s annual teaching prize, Buchholz advises the world’s leading companies and "lights up economics with a wickedly sparkling wit."
Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 3
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.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Christine Cashen
100% Content 100% Entertainment and 0% Slides
Christine has a hilarious and memorable program to help people have more energy, and less stress resulting in a happier and more productive workplace. Her style is relatable and captivating. She is in the Speaker Hall of Fame, a Certified Speaking Professional; and the Author of 2 award-winning books.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Marcus Collins
Top Booked Marketing Speaker, Head of Strategy at Wieden+Kennedy, 2023 Thinkers50 Radar Class and expert on Cultural Contagion
From Budweiser to Beyonce, McDonald’s to Google, Marcus Collins has been the architect behind some of the most famous ad campaigns of the last decade. Appearing on the TED stage, writing a column for Adweek, and releasing a much-anticipated new book, he is sure to share your vision.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 3
Dr. David Cook
Sports & Performance Psychologist; Consultant; Best-Selling Author on the Mental Advantage
Dr. David L. Cook, top sport and performance psychology expert, best selling author, and award winning film producer. Dr. Cook served as the mental training coach for the San Antonio Spurs for eight years that included their two World Championships.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 1
David Cottrell
Leadership Lessons You Can't Afford to Miss
David’s leadership lessons provide solid solutions and practical strategies every leader can use to succeed back on the job. They are grounded in the real world and reinforced with compelling examples, stories and creative exercises. He is the author of 30+ books, including the best-selling Monday Morning Leadership.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Jim Craig
Olympic Gold Medalist; Goalie for 1980 USA “Miracle on Ice” Hockey Team; Board Member of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation
Jim was the backbone of the 1980 Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Team, whose ‘Miracle’ win was voted by Sports Illustrated as the greatest moment in sports history of the 20th century. For 35+ years, Jim has provided strategic and winning direction to some of the most prestigious companies worldwide.
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.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 8
Johnny Cupcakes
CEO, Johnny Cupcakes | Award Winning Entrepreneur & Brand Hysteria Expert
Johnny Cupcakes is a brand-building innovator who turns businesses into unforgettable experiences. With humor, creativity, and authenticity, he shares strategies to foster customer loyalty, cultivate a standout culture, and think outside the box. Johnny’s engaging keynotes inspire audiences to build brands people love and create lasting connections through unique storytelling.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Chester Elton
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker
Chester's most requested keynote on culture and leading through change is based on his #1 bestselling book All In. He also frequently speaks on employee engagement, leadership, high performing teams, how leaders and managers can lower uncertainty and overwhelm, as well as leading with gratitude for extraordinary business results.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 3 Videos: 1
Lisa Ford
Customer Loyalty Expert
Lisa is best known for her work in the areas of customer service. She is the author of the #1 best selling training series, How to Give Exceptional Customer Service. Clients come back to her time and again to raise the bar and keep improving.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Chad Foster
Harvard-Educated Executive Dealmaker; Billion-Dollar Generator; Job Creator
As the first blind executive to complete the Harvard leadership program, Chad Foster teaches teams how to pursue success with blind ambition. He understands the anatomy of resilience at a practical level, providing tried and tested tools that empower people to emerge from setbacks stronger, sleeker, and resolute to succeed.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Nely Galán,
Former President of Entertainment of Telemundo; NYT Best-Selling Author of Self Made Media Entrepreneur; Host of MoneyMaker Podcast
Latina media dynamo and women’s empowerment advocate Nely Galán, dubbed the “Tropical Tycoon” by The New York Times Magazine, is one of the entertainment industry’s savviest firebrand talents. SELF MADE is an evolutionary shift for women around the world; a new kind of identity.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 2
David Gerard
Magician & Mentalist
David Gerard is Silicon Valley's premier mystery entertainer. David understands the nuances of corporate life, the modern corporate audience along with each unique and diverse corporate culture, which allows him to tailor his performance for each group. His shows are a highly-interactive display of hilarious and engaging mentalism.
Keynotes: 11 Books: 4 Videos: 13
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.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Peter Guber
Chairman and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment
Founder and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment, the visionary multimedia venture spanning movies, TV, sports, and new media, Peter Guber is among the most successful executives and entrepreneurs in the entertainment and communications industries.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 2
Jonathan Haidt
Professor of Ethical Leadership, New York University—Stern School of Business and Author of New York Times Best Seller
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist who is widely considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of morality. His early research radically transformed the field, pulling it away from its earlier focus on moral reasoning.
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.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Tony Hawk
Legendary Skateboarder; Entrepreneur; Founder of The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation)
Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, a pioneer of social media, philanthropist, successful entrepreneur, and the first skater to ever land a 900, talks about his experience creating authentic brands and giving back.
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
Keynotes: 8 Books: 8 Videos: 1
Shep Hyken
Customer Service and Experience Expert
Have you ever walked away from an interaction with a company and thought, "Wow, that was an amazing experience," or "Those people were amazing!"? That is what Shep Hyken helps his clients achieve. Shep works with companies who want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 7
Diana Kander
Foster Curiosity In Your Organization For Exponential Growth
Diana is a NYT Bestselling Author, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and keynote speaker for Fortune 1000 companies. Diana has cracked the code on how Curiosity can serve as the catalyst for exponential growth. She helps audiences understand that they can get better results if they learn how to ask better questions.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 10
Shawn Kanungo
Globally Recognized Innovation Strategist and Bestselling Author
Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 12 Videos: 6
Guy Kawasaki
Chief Evangelist at Canva, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Guru, Bestselling Author, and Creator of the Remarkable People podcast
His in-depth knowledge of the high-tech industry combined with his years of management experience enable him to address a wide range of audiences. His particular strength is the ability to quickly understand diverse industries.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Marc Koehler
Former Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer, Elite Leadership Expert, Best-Selling Leadership Author, 35+ Years Leading in Disruptive Environments
Marc is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer and turnaround CEO leading in disruptive environments for 35+ years. He's a rare blend of expertise, engagement, and battle-tested, proven experience in Elite Leadership, evangelizing that what the world needs isn't more management systems - it needs more leadership.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Lynne Lancaster
Generational Expert • Author • Keynote Speaker
Lynne Lancaster is one of today’s most sought-after generational experts and keynote speakers. She knows what makes Traditionalists, Boomers, Generation Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z tick, and brings her original research, insights, humor, and practical tips to audiences eager to solve the generational puzzle.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 13 Videos: 8
Patrick Lencioni
Leading Expert on Organizational Health and Executive Team Development
Pre-eminent expert on teamwork and organizational health His book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, has appeared weekly on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list for well over a decade Has consulted to executives teams at leading Fortune 100 companies
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Matthew Luhn
Top Storytelling and Creativity Speaker, Disney/Pixar Veteran behind Toy Story, Monsters Inc., Finding Nemo and more, Fortune 500 Storytelling Consultant, Award-Winning Writer & Director
Matthew is an accomplished storyteller, instructor, and story consultant, with over 20 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios. Matthew teaches Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals how to tell stories that bridge the gap between business and heart to build stronger brands and business communication.
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.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Deepak Malhotra
Harvard Business School Professor and Author
Deepak Malhotra is a Professor in the Negotiations, Organizations and Markets Unit at the Harvard Business School. He teaches Negotiation in the MBA program, and in a wide variety of executive programs including the Owner/President Management Program (OPM), Changing the Game and Families in Business.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Patrick McAndrew
Global Thought Leader on Productivity and Performance and Founder of HARA
Patrick brings insights from working with top financial institutions to your team. Drawing from experience, Patrick reveals why even elite performers struggle with today's pace of change, and how to transform that challenge into an advantage. You'll discover the same principles that help industry leaders maintain purpose amid constant disruption.
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.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Kaplan Mobray
Award-Winning Author, Motivational Speaker and Career Consultant
Kaplan is one of the world’s most dynamic and inspirational business speakers and award-winning author of “The 10Ks of Personal Branding”. Wharton-educated, Kaplan draws from extensive corporate experience as a successful executive where he led corporate marketing, advertising, brand development, and workforce diversity initiatives for Fortune 500 companies.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 3 Videos: 0
Tsedal Neeley
Award Winning Author, Harvard Business School Professor and Keynote Speaker on Globalization and Digital Transformation
Tsedal Neeley is a virtual work and organizational change expert, business thought leader, and a Professor at the Harvard Business School. Her 2022 co-authored book, The Digital Mindset helps companies and leaders see, think, and act in new ways.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 7
Candace Nelson
Founder of Sprinkles & Pizzana; WSJ & NYT Bestselling Author; Food Network and Netflix Personality and Producer
Candace revolutionized the baking industry when she left a career in finance to start Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and Cupcake ATM. She is now innovating the pizza space with her award winning pizza concept, Pizzana. She is also a WSJ and NYT bestselling author, TV personality and producer.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Kendal Netmaker
Award-Winning Indigenous Entrepreneur, Author & Keynote Speaker
Kendal Netmaker is an Indigenous award-winning entrepreneur, author, and gifted keynote speaker who is on a mission to empower and motivate people worldwide by sharing his story that regardless of where you come from and what challenges you face, you have the power to enact change.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 1
David Nour
Senior Management Advisor; International Speaker; Best Selling Author
David Nour is a growth strategist, thought leader and global keynote speaker on Relationship Economics®, the concept of the quantifiable value of business relationships. Through his best-selling books, compelling speeches and valuable consulting, Nour demonstrates how relationships are the greatest asset any organization possesses.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Jon Petz
Expert on Performance and The Power of Human Connections; 2x Bestselling Author
Jon Petz is a 2x bestselling author, expert on performance and the power of human connections, as well as a former sales and marketing executive and tech entrepreneur whose quest is to help people engage deeper, perform better and fuel growth personally and professionally.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Jon Picoult
Customer Experience & Leadership Expert | Trusted C-suite Advisor | Building Loyalty in the Marketplace and the Workplace
Jon Picoult is masterful at helping companies impress their customers and inspire their employees, creating raving fans that drive business growth.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Sam Rad
The Radical Futurist; Anthropologist; Entrepreneur
Sam Rad combines the mindsets of an anthropologist and technologist. With the charisma of a rockstar, curiosity of an anthropologist, creativity of an entrepreneur, and calm confidence of an ex-professional skydiver, Sam effortlessly guides organizations to thrive in times of radical and accelerating change.
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.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Rakia Reynolds
Founder and EO at Skai Blue Media
Raki is one of the most sought-after minds in strategic communications, a thought leader, tastemaker, and branding expert. Her guiding principles as an intriguing storyteller focus on the future of creaticity which gives her the ability to navigate the ever-increasing complex cultural and social media landscapes.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Sam Richter
One of the world's leading experts on AI: game changing Actionable Insight
Hall of Fame speaker and bestselling author Sam Richter transforms how individuals and organizations harness digital insight to uncover opportunities, build meaningful connections, and communicate authentically. Known for his jaw-dropping programs with actionable strategies, Sam makes complex ideas simple, empowering audiences to thrive in the AI and innovation world.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Tiffany Sauder
CEO Element Three, Host of Scared Confident podcast
Tiffany Sauder is the CEO of Element Three, a full-service marketing consultancy in Indianapolis. After taking over in 2006, she transformed E3 from a small creative shop into one of the fastest-growing marketing consultancies in the Midwest.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Ian Siegel
Technology and Entrepreneur Keynote Speaker, CEO & Co-Founder of ZipRecruiter
Ian Siegel has held Executive Product and Technology Leadership roles at a number of early stage to mid-size start-ups including CitySearch, Stamps.com, Rent.com, and Pictage. Siegel founded ZipRecruiter in 2010 with a mission to make hiring easier, and now serves as ZipRecruiter’s Chief Executive Officer.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Curt Steinhorst
Author of 'Can I Have Your Attention?'
As the founder and CEO of Focuswise, Curt Steinhorst is dedicated himself as a leading voice on strategic communication. Curt speaks about the most important currency in today's economy: our attention. Focus is possible!
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.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Vanessa Van Edwards
National Bestselling Author and Founder of Science of People
Vanessa Van Edwards is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 16 languages. She is the founder of Science of People where over 30 million people learn her techniques on understanding the hidden forces that drive our behavior.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 6
David C. Williams
Author; Inventor; Technology Executive at AT&T
As Assistant VP of Automation at AT&T, David leads the largest Robotics Process Automation program worldwide driving billions in savings & revenue. David also received the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year Award, 2022 IT Team of the Year Award, and has been featured on all major media outlets.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 4 Videos: 11
Liz Wiseman
CEO of The Wiseman Group; Author
Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to top organizations worldwide. She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm. Some of her recent clients include Apple, AT&T, Disney, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and Twitter.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Cassandra Worthy
Founder & CEO of Change Enthusiasm®; Author; Consultant
With contagious energy that radiates throughout every room she steps into, Cassandra Worthy is the world’s truly DISRUPTIVE thought-leader on CHANGE that companies need to build organizational resilience and adaptability.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 7
Keith Wyche
Practicing C-Suite Executive; Author; Change and Transformation Thought Leader
Practicing C-Suite executive, speaker & author who helps companies successfully navigate transition, rapid growth & change. Over his career, Keith has been recognized as one of the highest ranking African-American executives in the U.S. and a Board Member of the prestigious Executive Leadership Council.
Keynotes: 29 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Peter Zeihan
Geopolitical Strategist; Thinker; Futurist; Author
Geopolitical Strategist Peter Zeihan (pronounced Zion) is a global energy, demographic and security expert whose understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security helps clients best prepare for an uncertain future.
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