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The first person to tweet from space and a four-time spacewalker on two missions to the Hubble Space Telescope, including the final Hubble servicing mission, which has been called the most dangerous and complex mission in space shuttle...

A defining figure of modern political history, Alastair Campbell changed politics and campaigns forever when directing Tony Blair’s three general election wins. He now applies the lessons learned then, and since, to helping governments, parties, businesses, charities, sports...

As an ocean advocate and an endurance swimmer, Lewis Pugh puts his hard-learned lessons into the context of a corporate environment.

Complexity threatens all aspects of the client experience, while simplicity, an almost universal goal, remains elusive for most companies. Stephen Harvill and his Creative Ventures team have isolated the patterns that form simple, elegant and powerful strategies creating...

An astute political journalist, Jessica Yellin gives audiences an inside look at the issues and personalities shaping current events.

Greg McKeown is a business writer, consultant and researcher specializing in leadership and the tools for success with a focus on living and leading as an essentialist.

The only person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different decade, Ruben Gonzalez takes people's excuses away and inspires them to produce more than ever before.

In a very engaging and humorous presentation, Bob Costas shares with audiences his insight into today's current events and his experiences in the sports and broadcasting worlds.

Leading authority on how AI and other disruptive technologies intersect with leadership strategy from a uniquely global perspective. Author of ‘The Algorithmic Leader’, CEO of Tomorrow, Harvard Business Review columnist, with a popular YouTube channel featuring dispatches about global trends, new technologies...

Award-winning author and acclaimed Professor, Tali Sharot is a leading expert on decision-making and emotion. Sharot’s thought-provoking insights have helped organizations induce behavioral change, create decision-making policies, and shift beliefs.

Helped find the missing 9/11 flag the firefighters raised at Ground Zero as host of the History Channel’s Lost History and Brad Meltzer’s Decoded #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist, and eleven other thrillers....

Using the perfect blend of analysis and humor, Michael Smerconish delivers an engaging, thought-provoking and balanced dialogue on today's political arena and the long-term implications of the polarization in politics.

Called “Silicon Valley’s most provocative voice” for his ideas on technology trends, globalization, U.S. competitiveness and the future, Vivek Wadhwa’s work puts him at the heart of where innovations—technological and otherwise—are being developed that will change the very...

Passionate about solving some of the world’s grand challenges, Dr. Peter Diamandis is focused on driving breakthroughs in products, companies, industries—and humanity.

Why are you captivated by some people, but not others? How do certain leaders convince you to change your opinion? In an engaging presentation filled of actionable takeaways, advertising icon Sally Hogshead has the answers.

With determination to follow her passion, and the will to never accept no for an answer, Bobbi Brown worked her way from an almost college dropout to the cosmetics queen, wellness expert, and serial entrepreneur that she is...

Advisor to CEOs and senior leaders at the world’s premier organizations, Peter Bregman offers surprisingly practical ideas that immediately impact the way people approach their work and their lives, inspiring them to take ownership and accountability for their...

Dr. Margie Warrell brings sharp insights from her diverse global experience to inspire bolder thinking and braver action.

A recognized expert in the fields of charisma and leadership, Olivia Fox Cabane has lectured at Stanford, Yale, Harvard and the United Nations. She helps audiences become better leaders with techniques she originally developed for Harvard and MIT.

Historically the most senior woman on Wall Street, Sallie Krawcheck has a record of turning around financial services businesses, even during the financial crisis, by employing an intense and unique client focus that earned her the title “The...

Shawn Achor shares the recent scientific breakthroughs in the study of happiness and inspires audiences to become lightning rods for change.

David Plouffe delivers unprecedented insights on disruptive innovation, from the front lines of momentous shifts in both politics and business.

An expert on leadership and positive psychology, Tal Ben-Shahar combines scientific studies, scholarly research, self-help advice, and spiritual principles to teach people how to optimize their success and happiness.

Derek Daly competed as a professional race car driver for 17 years before becoming a television motor sports personality and businessman. Derek raced in Formula One, Indy Car and World Sports Cars. He now uses the analogy of...