Moderator / Facilitator Keynote Speakers

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Moderator and Facilitator keynote speakers are at ease working a crowd and sparking a cohesive event dynamic. Most moderators and facilitators have vast experience in journalism, entertainment, panel discussions, and public speaking. GDA has a impressive roster of moderators and facilitators to pull together your next event.

Keynotes: 3 Books: 8 Videos: 11

David Ahearn Featured

Keynote Speaker, Host/Emcee

David Ahearn is a best-selling author of the book “Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of “Yes, and” at Work and in Life."  He is also a co-founder of Four Day Weekend Comedy, the longest running show in the Southwest and the co-host of Yes & Yoga on Amazon Prime Video. 

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 3

Soren Kaplan, Ph.D. Featured

Disruptive Innovation & Change Expert & Author of WSJ Bestseller Leapfrogging

Dr. Soren Kaplan delivers dynamic keynotes that explore how strategic leadership drives transformation across teams, organizations, and communities. With a grounded, engaging style, he helps audiences unlock personal and collective potential. Each keynote is fully customized through collaborative planning to align with your goals and leave lasting impact.

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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 retired Navy Commander, and economist who helps organizations build stronger leaders and more profitable teams. Drawing from military and industry experience, she delivers practical, no-nonsense strategies that inspire audiences to embrace change, excel at work, and plan for the future.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 5 Videos: 2

Judy Carter

Motivational Humorist and Stress Reduction Expert

As interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, and over 100 TV appearances, Judy Carter is one of America’s top motivational humorists, and stress reduction experts. With hilarious and empowering keynotes showing how we can all use our sense of humor to deal with burnout and lighten up.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 1

John Harwood

Award-Winning Political Journalist; White House Correspondent

For more than three decades, John Harwood has covered the White House, Congress, national politics and the economy for America’s most prestigious news organizations. Interviewing every president from George H.W. Bush to Joe Biden, he received an Emmy nomination for his live CNBC town hall with President Barack Obama.

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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: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 5

Ron Insana

CNBC Senior Analyst and Commentator, Trailblazing Financial Journalist, Bestselling Author, and CEO of iFi AI

A regular CNBC and NBC News contributor, Ron Insana analyzes the forces driving the economy and how they impact your business, industry, and investments. Author of four bestsellers, Insana translates market signals and political maneuvers into actionable information audiences can use to protect what they have and uncover fresh opportunities.

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 10 Videos: 7

Joan Lunden

Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist and Women's Health Advocate

An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women's health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 30 years. Lunden continues to be one of America’s most recognized, trusted personalities and a sought after speaker throughout the country.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 4

Shayla Rivera

The Funny Rocket Scientist

Aerospace Engineer and former NASA Rocket Scientist turned salesperson, corporate trainer, International Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, TV & Radio host, Emcee, Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, Seminar Facilitator, Panel Moderator.  She is also Director of the ENGR[x] program and Professor of Practice with College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. 

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Keynotes: 0 Books: 0 Videos: 1

Scott Shellstrom

Innovator and Improv Comedian and Creative Artist

Shellstrom inspires the unique creative force within all of us with moving, rarely
heard stories about Leonardo da Vinci, laugh-out-loud improvisational comedy and
a master piece painting done in four minutes, upside down as a crescendo.

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Keynotes: 9 Books: 2 Videos: 2

Pamela Sherman

AKA The Suburban Outlaw & President of The Sherman EDGE™

Pam Sherman is an attorney, actress, writer, and leadership consultant whose story of ditching her day job as a lawyer to pursue her dream as an actress was featured in People Magazine. Pam combines her background as an attorney and creative talents to conduct The ShermanEDGE™ for leaders.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Lynn Smith

Media & Communications Strategist, Former News Anchor TODAY/NBC/MSNBC/CNN, Podcast Host

As a transformative communications coach and former news anchor, I empower individuals to overcome limiting beliefs and transform their presence through exceptional communication skills. I provide a proven formula for building confidence and communicating effectively, enabling you to become an influential leader who is known for greatness.

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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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