Change Management / Organizational Change Keynote Speakers
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Change Management keynote speakers are a critical part of any organization that leads, manages, or enables people to accept and embrace new processes, technologies, systems, structures and values. Change Management speakers are adept with content such as dealing with uncertainty, fear, risk and effort, overcoming obstacles, attitude, breaking paradigms, visualization, adversity, resilience, determination, decisions making, and work-life balance. GDA can guide you to the right change management keynote speaker who will navigate uncertainty obstacles that impede necessary change to achieve greater effectiveness while ensuring everyone in the organization is ready, willing, and able to perform his or her role in the new environment.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Afterburner, Inc.
Business Experts on Flawless Execution
We believe Elite Military professionals’ experience with execution, leadership, communication, teamwork & discipline empower individuals, teams and organizations to optimize performance while pursuing and achieving a culture of excellence.Afterburner’s keynotes, team building seminars and training programs utilize the Flawless Execution methodology to attain that objective - Flawless Execution!
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Jim Abbott
Motivational Speaker, Former Major League Baseball Pitcher
The Major League Baseball pitcher who was born with only one hand, Jim Abbott shares with audiences the keys to adapting, persevering and removing obstacles to success.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 11
Mike Abrashoff
Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author, It's Your Ship
Mike Abrashoff took command of the Navy’s near-worst performing ship. In twelve months it became the Navy’s best ship – using the same crew. “I created a culture where people felt safe, empowered, and supported. My crew did the rest.” Mike’s book, It’s Your Ship, sold over 1 million copies.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Shawn Achor
New York Times Bestselling Author and Positive Psychology Expert
Shawn Achor is the world’s leading expert on happiness and success topic. His acclaimed TED Talk, The Happy Secret to Better Work, has been seen by more than 20 million people around the world, and he’s shared his insight in his two books, The Happiness Advantage and Before Happiness.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Melissa Agnes
Crisis Management Expert, Keynote Speaker
Melissa Agnes is a sought-after, international crisis management keynote speaker. She delivers powerful talks that help today’s organizations understand the realities that loom when crisis strikes. Her customized presentations provide tools and strategies that create a proactive, crisis-ready corporate culture.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 7
Simon J. Anderson
Futurist | International Keynote Speaker & Consultant | Award-Winning Author
Simon J. Anderson uses his "3A Thinking" approach to help leaders be more future resilient. He shows them how to pay Attention to how fast the world is changing, Anticipate some of the possibilities these changes might create, and lastly, take Action to turn those possibilities into opportunities.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Sandy Asch
Learn From The Expert Who Taught The San Diego Zoo to ROAR
Sandy Asch has inspired 40,000+ leaders in 50 countries and 6 languages to navigate change, manage work-life balance and be more RESILIENT! She inspires audiences to UNLEASH their ROAR and bring purpose and passion to their work.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Cheryl Bachelder
Former CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Brand-Builder and 'DARE TO SERVE' Leadership
Cheryl A. Bachelder served as CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., from 2007 to 2017. In those ten years, Ms. Bachelder led a remarkable turnaround of the company’s financial results with a compelling strategic roadmap for growth. Ms. Bachelder has more than 35 years of experience in brand building.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Sewa Beats
Connecting People, Sustaining Impact
Sewa Beats is an international corporate training company that delivers programs in the areas of leadership development and collaboration, all of which involve rhythm and music. With an instrument provided for each participants, our powerful programs are an unforgettable way to unite teams, motivate staff, and deliver corporate messaging!
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Kim Becking
Keynote Speaker | Change and Leadership Expert | Best-Selling Author
Kim delivers the WOW as an EXPERIENCE maker and MOMENTUM creator. Inspiring. Engaging. Authentic. Laugh-out-loud funny. Highly entertaining. With a rare ability to connect at a deeper level with audiences and provide MOMENTUM for accelerated results.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Robyn Benincasa
Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker, Full-time Firefighter, Adventure Racing World Champion
Robyn Benincasa is an Adventure Racing World Champion, CNN Hero, founder of Project Athena, and author of the bestselling teamwork and leadership book, How Winning Works. Her entertaining keynotes show audiences the foundations of inspired leadership and how to win as a team.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Greg Bennick
Global Keynote Speaker, Interactive Comedian, Event Emcee
Greg Bennick is a speaker and comedian all in one, offering ideas about finding your voice, managing the unexpected, dealing with change, and how to change the world without having a clue. He has a fascinating background, coming from being a corporate keynote speaker AND a punk rock touring musician.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Amy Blankson
Co-founder GoodThink, Presidential Point of Light, Award-winning Author
Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents. She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service, and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Lisa Bodell
Founder and CEO of FutureThink, Bestselling Author of Kill the Company and 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: 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: 2 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Jim Bouchard
Human-centric Leadership for Productivity and Profitability!
Transformed from a loser to a leader––from a drug abuser to a Black Belt, and later to Sensei, author and international leadership speaker.
Jim helps you INSPIRE, EMPOWER and GUIDE your people to their very best levels of creativity, productivity and performance.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Matt Britton
America's Millennial & Gen Z Expert; Sold First Ads To Ever Appear On Facebook
Matt Britton is America’s leading expert on the millennial generation having consulted for over half of the Fortune 500. he is an early pioneer in the social media marketing space having sold the first ads to ever appear on Facebook
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 6
Leonard Brody
Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Best-selling Author and a 2 Time Emmy Nominated Media Visionary
Leonard Brody has been hailed as "a controversial leader of the new world order." He has helped in raising millions of dollars for start-up companies, been through one of the largest Internet IPOs in history, and involved in the building, financing, and/or sale of five companies to date.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 5 Videos: 4
Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW
Research Professor & Writer at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work, Author of five #1 NYT Bestsellers, TEDx Speaker & one of TED’s top 5 most viewed TED talks in the world.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Scott Burrows
Inspirational and Motivational Speaker
Scott Burrows’ unforgettable story of turning a paralyzing setback into a powerful comeback through a clear Vision, a determined Mindset and unstoppable Grit inspires audiences to overcome challenges and put goals into action.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 10
Daniel Burrus
Innovation Expert, Technology Futurist & Business Strategist
Daniel Burrus is considered one of the World’s Leading Futurists on Global Trends and Innovation. The New York Times has referred to him as one of the top three business gurus in the highest demand as a speaker.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Gabor George Burt
Business Tranformationist, Innovation Pioneer, Founder of the Slingshot Framework
Gabor George Burt is the global authority on re-imagining boundaries and author of the book Slingshot. A mastermind of innovation, creativity and strategy, Gabor enables individuals and organizations to overstep perceived limitations and to carve out successful growth strategies. His Slingshot Framework is at the forefront of global innovation.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Michael C. Bush
Workplace Culture Authority
Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work, the global research and analytics firm. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place to Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 11
Amy Cappellanti-Wolf
Former SVP & Chief HR Officer at Symantec
As Former SVP & CHRO @Symantec, Amy led the Global HR, Workforce Planning and Real Estate organizations. As a speaker and coach for C-Level executives, Amy focuses on talent as the key driver of business growth. Amy brings data, research and proven best practices to all of her presentations.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 0 Videos: 0
Dr. Bob Carr
Professor & Director, Executive Master's Program in Health Systems Administration Georgetown University
Bob is an innovative strategist and creative problem solver. Adept at leading teams on a global scale with budgets that total in the millions, Bob has a proven record of success in developing and executing strategies that improve the health and wellness of employees.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 7
Jim Carroll
Global Futurist, 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.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 0
Matt Church
Leadership Expert; Leverage, Context, and Disruption with Mind, Body, and Soul.
Matt is an instigator, motivator, disrupter, teacher, researcher, innovator and leader. What sets him apart is the profound impact he has on an audience. He acts as a catalyst inspiring people to create real change. He is without a doubt one of the top professional conference speakers.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Robert B. Cialdini, PhD
New York Times Bestselling Author and most-cited social psychologist in fields of influence and negotiation
Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career conducting scientific research on what leads people to say “Yes” to requests. The results of his research, his ensuing articles, and New York Times bestselling books have earned him an acclaimed reputation as a respected scientist and engaging storyteller.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 4 Videos: 12
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.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Christine Comaford
Neuroscience-Based Leadership Coach; Predictable Revenue, Passionate Teams, and Profitable Growth
New York Times bestselling author, leadership and culture coach Christine Comaford helps leaders navigate growth and change. Christine is sought after for providing proven strategies to shift executive behavior to create more positive outcomes, enroll and align teams in times of change, profoundly increase sales, product offerings, and company value.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Douglas Conant
Former CEO, Campbell Soup Company; Chairman, Avon Products; Chairman, Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute
Douglas R. Conant, New York Times bestselling author and keynote speaker is dedicated to improving the quality of leadership in the 21st century. He serves as Chairman of Avon Products as well as Chairman of the Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute at Northwestern University.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 1
Dan Coughlin
President of The Coughlin Company and Expert on Organizational Change
Dan makes complicated business ideas clear and practical. He really helps business leaders improve their performance right away.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 2
Cheryl Cran
Future of Work & Change Leadership Expert
Cheryl is a dynamic inspirational keynote speaker who focuses on future of work and change leadership. She gives you strategies, with high energy/dynamic delivery and will provide your audiences with the tools, ideas and strategies to make the changes needed to thrive in today's fast paced reality.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Steve Dennis
The Journey to Remarkable
Steve is one of the leading thought leaders on retail growth and innovation and has been named a top 10 influencer by multiple organizations. As in an demand keynote speaker, strategy consultant and Forbes senior contributor he shares his wisdom on how brands can become more remarkable.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Brad Deutser
Founder + CEO at Deutser | Author | Speaker
Brad Deutser, author of Leading Clarity: the Breakthrough Strategy to Unleash People, Profit and Performance, is the founder, President and CEO of Deutser, an award-winning management consulting firm, that works with leaders to create great companies inside and out.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Dr. Mark DeVolder
The Change Specialist
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.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Todd Dewett, PhD
Inspiring Authenticity in Leadership, Sales, Innovation, Culture, and Customer Experiences
Dr. Dewett is an Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker, TEDx speaker, a decorated professor, and two-time #1 global author for millions through Lynda.com at Linkedin.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 4
James Dion
Retail Consultant, Psychologist, and Author
James Dion is founder and president of Chicago-based Dionco Inc. and an internationally known Retail Speaker, Retail Consultant, and Best-Selling Author.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Patti Dobrowolski
Visual Thinker + Change Activator
Visual goal setter Patti Dobrowolski captivates and inspires audiences using the business leadership tool of the future: Drawing Solutions.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 1
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.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Bill Eckstrom
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.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 3
Linda Edgecombe
Change Resilience Strategist, Team Engagement and Accountability Expert.
Linda Edgecombe is a Re-invention Strategist, motivational coach and engagement expert. She offers insightful, amusing, and practical advice on building a creative, energetic, and engaged team in these challenging times. Linda is an internationally renowned, award-winning speaker that creates massive impact where ever she goes.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 3 Videos: 5
Chester Elton
#1 Bestselling Business Author, Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement and Teamwork Expert
Chester's most requested keynote is on culture and managing change, based on his #1 bestselling book All In: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results, but he also frequently speaks on employee engagement, leadership, generational issues in the workplace, high performing teams, and recognition.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 8
Galen Emanuele
Keynote Speaker | Leadership | Team Culture | Emotional Intelligence
Galen is an international speaker who teaches teams and organizations how to use the improv concept of "Yes, And" to create a profound shift in how people communicate and show up in business. Galen's content resonates with professionals at every level-- from the CEO to the front line.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 5
Keith Ferrazzi
#1 NY Times Bestselling Author of Who's Got Your Back and Never Eat Alone
As founder/CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight, Keith Ferrazzi works to transform old behaviors that block global organizations from reaching strategic goals into new behaviors that increase shareholder value. Building on the correlation of positive relationships to business success, Ferrazzi 's collaborative coaching and motivation of key constituencies achieves desired business outcomes.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Tom Flick
Former NFL Quarterback | Authority on Leadership, Leading Change & Accelerating Performance
Authority on leadership, Tom has helped organizations such as Google, Starbucks, Boeing, and others, to develop leaders, lead change, increase teamwork, and accelerate performance. Tom draws on his leadership experience in the NFL; his extensive work in corporate America, providing actionable solutions; and his work with, Dr. John Kotter.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 8 Videos: 8
Dr. Jackie Freiberg
Thought Leader and International Best-Selling Author
For over 27 years, Jackie has been on a mission to expose the unconventional, business-best practices of globally admired leaders. Concrete Examples • Entertaining Stories • Valuable Takeaways. Just a few reasons why clients in every part of the world invite Jackie Freiberg to be their featured speaker.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Zack Friedman
Bestselling Author, The Lemonade Life; Leadership and Happiness Expert
Zack Friedman's inspirational advice has been read by > 20 million people in 125 countries. He's the bestselling author of The Lemonade Life, which debuted as the #1 new business audiobook on Apple’s bestseller chart. A WhartonMBA/Harvard alum, Zack is a CEO and expert on leadership, happiness and performance.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Bill George
Harvard Business School Professor, former Medtronic CEO
Bill George is senior fellow at Harvard Business School, where he has taught leadership since 2004. Mr. George is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic. Mr. George currently serves as a director of Goldman Sachs and The Mayo Clinic.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 8 Videos: 3
Steve Gilliland
Hall of Fame Speaker and Bestselling Author
Steve Gilliland’s exceptional combination of sidesplitting humor and his compelling message landed him on eSpeakers 2015 Top 10 list of motivational speakers among 9,000 candidates. Over one million people have heard him speak LIVE and 25 Fortune 100 companies have hired him.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Robert Glazer
CEO of Global Performance
Bob Glazer is the founder and CEO of global performance marketing agency, Acceleration Partners. He is also the co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle. A serial entrepreneur, Bob has a passion for helping individuals and organizations build their capacity to outperform.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 10
Gian Paul Gonzalez
Motivational Speaker, Founder and Director of Hope + Future Foundation.
During the New York Giants’ 2011 Super Bowl run, much of their inspiration is attributed to Gian Paul Gonzalez (pronounced John-Paul). Prior to the Giant’s Christmas Eve game with the NY Jets, Gonzalez delivered the now famous “ALL IN” rally cry message during the Giants’ chapel service
Keynotes: 6 Books: 10 Videos: 5
Jon Gordon
Bestselling Author of The Power of Positive Leadership
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 16 books including 6 best-sellers.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 3
Adrian Gostick
#1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author
Adrian's most requested keynote is on culture and managing change, based on his #1 bestselling book All In: How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results, but he also frequently speaks on employee engagement, leadership, generational issues in the workplace, high-performing teamwork and recognition.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Anne Grady
Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur
Anne has a master’s degree in organizational communication and has spent the last twenty years working with some of the largest organizations around the globe.
She has become known as a leading expert on communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and resilience, contributing to Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and more.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Erin Gruwell
Educator and Founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation
Erin Gruwell is a teacher, an author, and the founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation. By fostering an educational philosophy that values and promotes diversity, Erin transformed her students’ lives.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 0 Videos: 12
Michaela Guzy
Executive Producer, On Air Talent, Writer, Storyteller, Speaker, Travel, Sustainability, Millennial Mindset, Social Impact Advocate
Michaela Guzy, a former publishing exec who is fearless beyond reason, left her career behind to begin a journey that has since changed her life and touched others. OhThePeopleYouMeet speaks to the wanderlust in us all and ignites a passion for global connections and sustainable and immersive travel.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Phil Gwoke
Generation Gen-X, Keynote Speaker and Consultant
Phil is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation can become capable of remarkable accomplishments.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Jeff Havens
Comedian and Corporate Growth Expert
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.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 14
Troy Hazard
Street-smart business leader, bestselling author, franchise expert, and founder of 12 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 twelve businesses, Troy has been as consultant to some of the world's leading brands.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Lisa Hendrickson
Innovation Strategist & Visionary
Lisa Hendrickson is an innovative strategist, thought leader, and a purposeful disruptor. Her human-centric approach to corporate strategies is based in on a simple idea: that impactful concepts and technologies are successfully designed and implemented when they are aligned with what people aspire to.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 6 Videos: 4
John Izzo, Ph.D.
Corporate Advisor & Bestselling Author
Dr. John Izzo is a leading business leadership expert, a bestselling author, and a community leader. He consults and advises some of the most admired companies in the world, teaches at major universities, conducts leading edge research on workplace values.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 6
Dr. Willie Jolley
Award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality
There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. He has been described simultaneously as a world-class, award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Jason Jones, PH.D.
Empowering Leaders to Energize, Engage, and Activate the Best in their People
Dr. Jones is a workplace psychologist, speaker, author, and executive coach. He has spent more than 20 years studying human motivation, performance, and workplace engagement. Jason is a recognized expert in the area of employee motivation, engagement, and leadership development.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Soren Kaplan, Ph.D.
Disruptive Innovation & Change Expert & Author of WSJ Bestseller Leapfrogging
Soren Kaplan is the bestselling and award winning author of Leapfrogging and The Invisible Advantage, an Affiliated Professor at the Center for Effective Organizations at USC’s Marshall School of Business, a writer for FastCompany and Inc. Magazine, a globally recognized keynote speaker, and the Founder of InnovationPoint and upBOARD.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Maja Kazazic
Bosnian Genocide Survivor, Mental Health Advocate, Successful Entrepreneur, TEDx Presenter, Certified Amputee Peer Counselor.
Maja Kazazic’s life changed forever. In the summer of 1993, two years into the Bosnian War – a genocide that killed 250,000 people and injured millions – a rocket propelled grenade exploded in her courtyard destroying her home and killing five of her friends.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 8 Videos: 5
Commander Mary Kelly
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.
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
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 12
Polly LaBarre
Co-author, Mavericks at Work; Co-founder, Management Lab; Founding Writer, Fast Company
Polly LaBarre helps leaders create change-ready cultures that learn almost as fast as change itself. She arms audiences with a maverick manual – tools to break rules, harnessing the human element by inspiring, unleashing, and amplifying creativity, passion, and resourcefulness. Polly unpacks real-life lessons from her research and consulting.
Keynotes: 10 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Lynne Lancaster
Generational Expert and 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: 7 Books: 4 Videos: 7
Dan Lier
Sales and Leadership Expert
Dan Lier is a premier speaker in the sales, leadership and productivity space. His customized keynote talks are engaging, interactive and above all, the participants walk away with multiple skills and a positive mindset to increase their business.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 11
Dean Lindsay
Change & Customer Service Expert / Humorous & Engaging Keynote Speaker / Award-Winning Business Author
A powerful keynote speaker with a HUMOROUS and engaging approach, Dean Lindsay is hailed as 'America's PROGRESS Agent' by The Strategic HR Forum . Dean's award-winning books have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. His newest book, CREATING PROGRESS IN A WORLD OF CHANGE, is being released in October 2019.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Doug Lipp
International Consultant, Eight-time Author
Doug Lipp is an International keynote speaker, author, and consultant on service & leadership, change & creativity, and global competitiveness. Doug’s career began at Disney, in the Disney University at Disneyland. Fluent in Japanese, he was on the start-up team for Tokyo Disneyland, Disney’s first international theme park.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 4
James Lloyd
Motivational Business Speaker, President of 9 Screens International
What sets James apart from many others is his humor, and the way he uses it to touch hearts. As he says, "I wait until I have opened a man's mouth wide with laughter, then I pour a dose of truth down it."
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Carey Lohrenz
First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in North America
World’s 1st Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot, Flew Missions Worldwide as a Combat-Mission-Ready United States Aircraft Carrier Navy Pilot; appeared on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, TIME Magazine, Huffington Post, Author of Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck (2014)
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Bob Losure
Former Anchor - CNN Headline News, Emcee and Host, Cancer Survivor
Bob Losure is a CNN Headline News anchor and author of Five Seconds to Air: Broadcast Journalism Behind The Scenes. Losure shares his life story with great fun and panache as he chronicles his Oklahoma roots.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Mitch Lowe
Top Business Speaker and Entertainment Speaker, Co-Founding Executive of Netflix, Co-Founder of RedBox
Mitch Lowe invested in and became CEO of MoviePass, Inc. in June 2016. MoviePass is a Movie Theater subscription service and is headquartered in New York City. Mitch was a founding Executive at Netflix, Inc.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 19
Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.)
First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, Fighter Squadron Commander and White House Fellow & Adviser
Nicole Malachowski had a dream: Become an Air Force fighter pilot. She achieved that
and more. The first-ever woman on the elite Thunderbirds, Nicole brings audiences profound lessons on leadership, change, trust, culture, and overcoming the odds based her 21-year career and the tickborne illness that cruelly ended it.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 3
Mark Mayfield
Solid Business Wisdom...Brilliant Comedic Style
Let's be blunt. People remember a speaker who does two things: provides information and does it in an engaging way. Mark delivers solid customized information, and keeps the audience laughing the entire time. If you want your audience to learn, why not let them have a great time doing it?
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Steve McClatchy
Leadership and Performance; NY Times Best Selling Author
New York Times Best Selling Author and speaker for over a decade on the topics of Leadership, Performance, Personal Growth, and Work/Life Engagement. Steve is the Founder of Alleer Training & Consulting, a firm focused on helping companies and individuals improve performance and achieve outstanding results.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 7
Karen McCullough
Keynote, Author, Branding Expert, Social Media Enthusiast, Gen X and Y Evangelist
Karen is a motivational business speaker AKA Millennial evangelist. Karen helps organizations /leaders cut through the generational stereotypes and get back to reality by leveraging their team’s strengths, enriching the work environment, and driving better results. Karen creates customized programs that hit the mark and are great fun.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 5 Videos: 8
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: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 8
Greg McKeown
Best-selling Author "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less", CEO of THIS Inc, Young Global Leader
McKeown challenges conventional wisdom in a unique and engaging style from the first moment to the last instant. Offers a way of thinking for discerning what is essential, eliminating what is not, and removing obstacles in order to break through to the next level.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Michael McQueen
Future trends analyst helping business stay ahead of the curve
Michael McQueen speaker 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: 8 Books: 9 Videos: 3
Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D.
Author, Speaker, Consultant
Dr. Joseph Michelli is an internationally sought-after public speaker, organizational consultant, and a #1 New York Times bestselling business author who has worked with and written about customer-centric organizations such as Airbnb, Starbucks, Zappos, UCLA Health System, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Mercedes-Benz USA.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Tricia Molloy
Corporate Leadership Speaker on Work-Life Balance and Achieving Goals
In today's corporate environment, employees are often asked to do more with fewer resources. Tricia Molloy's practical, powerful programs help them stay positive and focused so they can better manage their time, energy and mindset.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Heather Monahan
Best-selling Author, Entrepreneur and Former C-Suite Executive
Confidence is the one thing that will change everything for you. Confidence is not given it's created. After a 20-year climb in Corporate America and claiming her spot in the C-suite, Heather Monahan knows how to create confidence and she will teach you and your team how too.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Brad Montgomery
Laugh-O-Nomics™
The science is clear: happy organizations with happy employees produce more than their unhappy counterparts. Brad can help get you and your team to where they need to be to perform at their very best!
Keynotes: 15 Books: 4 Videos: 2
Jacob Morgan
Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, & Futurist
Jacob is a globally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author, and futurist. He literally wrote the book on the future of work and employee experience.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Blake Michelle Morgan
Customer Experience Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Author
Blake Morgan is a leader in customer experience. She is a keynote speaker and customer experience futurist and author of two books on customer experience. Her second book is called “The Customer Of The Future: 10 Guiding Principles For Winning Tomorrow’s Business” (HarperCollins).
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Partha Nandi
TV Show Host, Bestselling Author, Practicing Physician
The host of the EMMY Award Winning TV show Ask Dr. Nandi, Dr. Partha Nandi is a globally recognized physician, bestselling author, and dynamic keynote speaker. His approach blends traditional and unorthodox health principles from the East and West, delivering stunning results for both patients and organizations.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Roger Nierenberg
Symphony Conductor
Roger Nierenberg is the creator of The Music Paradigm. Mr. Nierenberg had lengthy tenures as the Music Director for the Stamford Symphony Orchestra in Connecticut, and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in Florida.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Alan O'Neill
The Change Agent
Alan O’Neill MBA is an international business consultant and non-exec board director working with blue-chip organizations across the spectrum of industry. From Financial Services, FMCG, Hospitality, Industrial, IT, Motor, Retail, Telcos, Tourism, Travel and others. With 30+ years of front line board level experience.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Tim O'Shea
The Agent of Change
With an entertaining style and good-natured humor, Tim O’Shea provides insights on how to make your approach to teamwork, leadership, and managing change more effective. He combines his corporate background and training in law enforcement & intelligence tactics to help organizations thrive during change. He's also darn funny...just ask him.
Keynotes: 11 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Mel Parker
President and Chief Executive Officer, Take The Limits Off, LLC
Mel Parker is the best-selling author of The Parker Principles: 10 Leadership Force Multipliers and is a highly sought after Educator and Motivational Speaker. Mel has conducted dozens of seminars, training sessions and keynotes in the areas of leadership, trust, culture, productivity and success.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3
JP Pawliw-Fry
New York Best Selling Author - Performing Under Pressure
As a provocative and highly captivating speaker and thought leader, JP brings engaging stories and a lot of fun to every keynote. He challenges groups to think differently about human behavior, leadership and how to manage the pressure that is overtaking so many organizations and individuals today.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Jon Picoult
Customer Experience and Leadership Expert
Jon Picoult helps companies impress their customers and inspire their employees, creating raving fans that drive business growth. He has worked with some of the world’s foremost brands and has been featured in dozens of media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, NBC News and Inc.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Connie Podesta
Team-Building and Life Balance Expert
Connie Podesta is a game-changing, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, style and personality have made her one of the most memorable, in-demand speakers in the world today. 25 years
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Michelle Poler
Social Entrepreneur, Branding Strategist & Creator of #100DaysWithoutFear
Michelle Poler is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist. She is the Founder of Hello Fears, a social movement empowering millions to step outside of the comfort zone and tap into their full potential.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Howard Putnam
Former CEO of Southwest Airlines
Howard Putnam is the former CEO of Southwest and Braniff Airlines and Group VP Marketing for United Airlines. Howard is a business and motivational speaker, author, consultant, commentator, and online mentor on: Leadership, Customer Service, Change, Transformation and Ethics.
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.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Michelle Ray
Leadership & Accountability Catalyst: Acclaimed Speaker and Author of Lead Yourself First!
A former media executive and highly sought-after business speaker, Michelle Ray brings three valuable benefits to every presentation: a) achieve higher engagement and accountability b) readily embrace new realities at work, in business and in life c) practical and actionable new strategies to manage change and uncertainty in your organization.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Shayla Rivera
The Funny Rocket Scientist
Shayla Rivera is a former NASA Rocket Scientist turned Keynote Speaker, Stand-up Comedian and awareness expert with many Television credits. She inspires people from elementary school children to executives in major corporations by sharing what she has learned about awareness and taking risks. She travels worldwide entertaining our troops.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Steve Rizzo
The World's Funniest Motivational Business Speaker…But Don't Let The Laughter Fool You!
What Steve brings to the table is his captivating ability to engage the attendees with laughter as he challenges them to SHIFT their focus and way of thinking to discover greater enthusiasm, increased productivity and new levels of success.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Mel Robbins
Award Winning CNN On-Air Analyst, Best-Selling Author
Mel Robbins is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, internationally recognized social media influencer, and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Sara Roberts
Advisor and Coach to C-suite, Author, Leadership, Transformation, Purpose, and Culture
Sara Roberts is a leading authority and “go-to” expert on organizational transformation, culture, and building purpose-led companies. She’s been an advisor to dozens of Fortune 500 and start-up leaders, a sought-after keynote speaker, and an entrepreneur.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 4
Professor Chris Roebuck
Delivering inspirational leadership from a unique perspective
Chris provides a unique perspective on making leadership work. A successful military, corporate & government leader, Professor , executive mentor, CEO confidant. He inspires the audience to use their own knowledge to transform performance though simple day to day actions they can start immediately.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Michelle Rozen
America's Leading Expert on Dealing With Change
Dr. Michelle Rozen has a passion for change, management and motivation. For years, Michelle felt neither passionate nor motivated as she was stuck with a job she hated. Today, she travels the world and helps people, teams and organizations thrive through change and find purpose again – professionally and personally.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 7 Videos: 2
Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE
Inspiring Leaders to Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary
Mark is the president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea lab for leadership development and turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. GlobalGurus.org lists Mark as one of the top leadership experts in the world.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 1
Libby Sartain
Human Resources Thought Leader From Southwest Airlines and Yahoo
Libby’s keynote has an empowering message: HR can lead our organizations through the competitive marketplace by treating workers more like consumers and less like employees. Stories and strategies for the new world of work and what that means for HR in the future prepare audience for the impending brain drain.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Sebastien Sasseville
Athlete | Change Management and Leadership Expert | Author
Sébastien Sasseville empowers leaders to lead with purpose and inspires organizations to embrace change. An endurance athlete, his extraordinary accomplishments include summiting Mount Everest, completing the mythical Sahara race, and running across Canada are made even more impressive by the fact that he lives with Type 1 Diabetes.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Melissa A. Schilling
Professor of Management at New York University Stern School of Business and Innovation Researcher
Melissa A. Schilling is the Herzog Family Professor of Management at New York University Stern School of Business. Professor Schilling’s research focuses on innovation and strategy in high technology industries such as smartphones, video games, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, electric vehicles, and renewable energies.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 3 Videos: 1
Kim Malone Scott
Co-founder and CEO of Radical Candor, Author
Kim Scott is the co-founder and CEO of Radical Candor, Inc which builds software tools for managers. She is the author of a book called Radical Candor: How To Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity, to be published by St Martin’s Press next year.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 6 Videos: 3
Ross Shafer
Hilarious Motivator and Change Expert
Highly entertaining AND provides actionable solutions. Two-for-one package of entertainment and education.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Jack Shaw
Innovation and Change Management Strategist, Global Thought Leader and Tech Futurist
Jack Shaw is an Innovation and Change Management Strategist with more than 30 years' experience helping leaders transform their organizations' digital ecosystems amid new waves of technology.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 10
Anders Sörman-Nilsson
Thinque Tank. Futurist. Innovation Strategist. Speaker.
Anders Sorman-Nilsson is a global futurist & founder of strategy think tank Thinque. Since 2005 he has been a strategic advisor to Fortune 500 execs and helped leaders on 4 continents decode trends, decipher what’s next and turn provocative questions into proactive strategies.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 1
Lyn St. James
Retired Professional IndyCar Driver
Lyn St. James is a change agent, not just in sports, but someone who makes people think differently about themselves and about others. Her accomplishments on and off the track intrigue people and her style is engaging and inspiring.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 8 Videos: 9
Scott Steinberg
Business Strategist, Innovation + Trend Expert, Technology Futurist
Award-winning professional speaker, bestselling expert on leadership/innovation. Author of Make Change Work for You: 10 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed Despite Uncertainty. Leading futurist/trends expert: 600+ outlets from CNN to TIME. Fortune 500 calls "defining figure” and "top trendsetter to follow."
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Eric Termuende
Speaker and Bestselling Author
Eric Termuende is on a mission to change the way we talk about work and get fulfillment from it. A bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Eric is co-founder of NoW Innovations.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 4
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?
Keynotes: 4 Books: 7 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: 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.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 2 Videos: 6
Erik Wahl
Motivational Artist, The Warhol of Wall Street
Erik is one of the most sought after speakers on the corporate lecture circuit on creativity and innovation. His keynote has been described as an "epic audience experience"He speaks over 100 times a year and his sought after graffiti artwork has raised millions of dollars for charity.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman
New York Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker
Waldo Waldman is a combat decorated fighter pilot, executive coach, and the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Never Fly Solo. He helps organizations build collaborative cultures of trust, courage and commitment in order to adapt to change, break performance barriers, and overcome adversity.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 9
Mike Walsh
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: 8 Books: 2 Videos: 5
Leah Weiss, PhD
Author; Stanford Professor and Researcher; Expert on Burnout, Mindfulness, Soft Skills, Compassion, Self-Compassion, and Purpose
A founding faculty member of the Dalai Lama’s Compassion and Cultivation Program at Stanford University, Leah Weiss, PhD, MSW is a lecturer at Stanford Business School, researcher and meditation expert. She has dedicated her life to teaching people how to leverage research-based mindfulness.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Desi Williamson, CSP
Motivation Expert
Hall of Fame Business speaker Desi Williamson has led a diverse career as a corporate executive, real estate entrepreneur, motivational coach for the Minnesota Vikings, and restaurant franchisee.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Rachel Wilson
Director of Cybersecurity, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Former NSA Senior Executive
In April of 2017, Rachel became the first Head of Cybersecurity for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management after 15 years at the NSA. Between 2008 and 2010, Rachel ran NSA’s counterterrorism operations. From 2012-2017, Rachel ran NSA's cyber exploitation mission, hacking into the networks and devices of our adversaries.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 7 Videos: 3
Larry Winget
Pitbull of Personal Development®
Larry is unique -- no one does what he does from the platform. He's the best combination of credible content with five bestselling books and twenty years of experience speaking to over 400 of the Fortune 500 companies, plus he brings an element of celebrity from his numerous television appearances.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Ted Wright
Marketing Strategist & Visionary
Ted Wright helps audiences realize marketing concepts in ways they have NEVER perceived them. He is responsible for the resurgence of Pabst Blue Ribbon among urban hipsters and the adoption of Chocolate Milk among athletes.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Keith Wyche
Opens the Door to Successful Growth and Transformation!
Gain solutions on organizational transition resilience and career development from a results-driven, practicing c-suite executive. Keith pulls stories from his exceptional record of leading successful transformation initiatives in industries undergoing rapid change including technology, manufacturing, outsourced services, and grocery retail. Author of Good Is Not Enough and Corner Office Rules.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Joel Zeff
National Speaker/Workplace Expert/Author/Emcee/Humorist
Joel encourages organizations to CELEBRATE, LAUGH and PLAY to increase productivity, success and innovation. Joel invites audience members to participate in hilarious improvisational skits to demonstrate his messages on collaboration, change, leadership, and innovation. Joel is hilarious, interactive and delivers powerful messages. Very few speakers can do all three.
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