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Thought Leader keynote speakers are visionary voices who challenge conventional thinking and inspire new ways of seeing the world. With deep expertise and bold ideas, they spark innovation, influence industries, and shape the conversations that drive progress. Their insights empower audiences to think critically, act strategically, and lead with purpose in a rapidly changing landscape. GDA Speakers features thought leader keynote speakers who ignite innovation, shift perspectives, and deliver bold ideas that influence industries and inspire strategic leadership.

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Robert Herjavec

Leading Shark on ABC's Shark Tank and Founder & CEO Herjavec Group

Rich Horwath

New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author on Strategy

Shama Hyder

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

Shep Hyken

Customer Service and Experience Expert

Jia Jiang

Entrepreneur, Blogger and “Rejection Proof” Author

Omar Johnson

Culture, Diversity, Marketing and Branding Keynote Speaker, Former CMO at Beats by Dre, and Former VP Marketing at Apple

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Garry Kasparov

Chess Grandmaster, Former World Chess Champion, Writer, and Political activist

Thomas Koulopoulos

Futurist; Author; Visionary; Inventor; Inc. 500 Leader

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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

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Heather E. McGowan

Future-of-Work Strategist, Author, Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker

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Rita McGrath

Professor, Columbia Business School

Lisa Earle McLeod

Leading, Selling and Performing with a Noble Purpose

Gary Oppenheimer

Nationally Recognized Game Changer in the Landscape of Food Waste, Hunger and Disruptive Innovations

Jason Redman

Former Navy SEAL Officer, Author of Orange Wounded Warrior Sign at Bethesda Naval Hospital

Angela M. Sanchez

Formerly Homeless, Writer, Cartoonist, Magician, Education Advocate, First Generation Latino College Graduate

Chris Skinner

Author, Commentator, and Troublemaker

Shefali Tsabary

Clinical Psychologist, 3 x NYT Bestselling Author, CEO Conscious Coaching Institute

Eve Turow-Paul

Author, Globally-Recognized Thought Leader on Food Trends, Human Needs, and Sustainability. Founder and Executive Director of Food for Climate League.

Jack Uldrich

World Renowned Futurist, Author, Expert on Change

Jarrett Walker

Consulting Transit Planner

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