Peak Performance
Creating a personal legacy of evolution that transcends industries and job titles.
Kat Cole
COO and President, North America, FOCUS Brands
Secretary of State (2005-2009)
“We are safest, most secure, and most prosperous when our values and our interests are inextricably linked.”
Award Winning Journalist, Author and Executive Producer
“Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees.”
Founder & CEO of Girls Who Code, Author
Sparking a bravery revolution to inspire women and girls to lead.
Who we are
At WSB, we believe in the power of the shared idea – championing both the voices who share them and the people who listen.
New and Notable Voices
With ease and prowess, these fresh voices are catching audience attention with lasting impact. They spark meaningful conversation with new perspectives on timely and pivotal topics.
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Champions of Diversity and Inclusion
Bold and mission-driven, these speakers are upending the status quo. They inspire audiences to embrace differences and fight against prejudice.
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Female Powerhouses
These commanding and creative leaders are blazing new trails. Sharing incisive insight, they empower audiences to break down barriers and lead with intention.
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Financial Markets
Exploring the intersection of economics, policy, and politics – and its bearing on the human experience.
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera
CNBC Contributor; Chief International Correspondent, CNBC (2010-2018)
Diversity and Inclusion in Business
Cultivating meaningful relationships and balance in the age of digital overload.
Joanna Coles
Former Chief Content Officer, Hearst Magazines; Creative Advisor, CBS News; Executive Producer, The Bold Type; Author
Diplomacy
“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.”
Madeleine K. Albright
Secretary of State (1997-2001)
Motivation
“Trust is the conduit for influence; it’s the medium through which ideas travel.”
Amy Cuddy
Social Psychologist; Award-Winning Teacher; Best-Selling Author, Presence
American Politics
Offering context for our turbulent times and showing how today’s leaders can learn from the past.
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author
Happiness and Mindfulness
“Company culture is a company’s immune system.”
Arianna Huffington
Founder of The Huffington Post, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global
Education
Beloved leader and champion for education, global healthcare innovations, and human rights.
Laura W. Bush
First Lady of the United States (2001-2009)
Corporate Culture
Upending the status quo to unleash performance and unprecedented human progress.
Frances Frei
Global Thought Leader on Leadership and Strategy; Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School and Author