Authors

Judge Glenda Hatchett offers an impactful, justice-driven perspective, combining her extensive experience as a former Chief Judge and as a practicing attorney at Stewart Miller Simmons Law Firm. Known for her groundbreaking decisions on juvenile and family justice...

Audiences describe Yemi Penn as a powerful force with potent messages that transcend identity and ignites transformation through rebellious curiosity. A TEDx speaker, documentarian, engineer, entrepreneur, and trauma transformation researcher, she weaves and bridges theory, lived experience, and...

As a widely-published and acclaimed Professor of Leadership and an internationally-recognized thought leader, Amer Kaissi has spent the last 25 years researching, understanding, and evaluating evidence-based practices that create intentionality for leaders. As a sought-after coach for top-level...

“There are two currencies in business — dollars and emotions — and you can’t get rich without also being wise.” – Dan Hill

As the White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre wasn’t just the voice of an administration. She was a symbol of possibility. A history-maker and trusted communicator, she inspired Americans across backgrounds who saw their own dreams reflected in...

Marko Papic's signature style keeps audiences hooked and laughing while he tackles tough topics like macro-geopolitics and market predictions. A pioneer in geopolitical analysis and known for his relatable analogies, he makes complex issues accessible. He leaves a...

As a 6-time CMO, Michelle Denogean helps companies scale through actionable leadership insights, resilient team building, and battle-tested growth strategies. Known for guiding successful pivots and driving significant growth, she delivers frameworks leaders can implement immediately to accelerate...

When companies need to inspire, engage, and develop their people while at the same time delivering stellar results in today's hyper-competitive and complex business environment, they call Urs Koenig. Koenig is a bestselling author, former UN peacekeeper, and...

Marina Nitze, co-author of Hack Your Bureaucracy & Crisis Engineering, energizes audiences — particularly those facing crises and bureaucratic inertia — with inspiring, often funny stories of getting big things done in some of the world’s most impossible...

Merril Hoge, a retired NFL running back and former ESPN analyst, shares his story of overcoming challenges through strength and determination. He emphasizes the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving success. By inspiring others to renew...

Jeff Bush is known for his unique insights and his ability to translate difficult and confusing tax and fiscal information coming out of Washington, D.C., into winning growth strategies for business owners and executives. 

David Kidder delivers empowering keynote and workshop experiences, blending radical candor and transparency, with actionable mindsets and insights to ignite resilient growth in leaders, team and organizations. Kidder empower leaders and organizations to grow in the face of...

After a career of leading one of America's most iconic brands to tremendous success, only to witness its decline into relative failure after a 15-year run, Gregory Vetter's story is as compelling as his scar tissue. Vetter's journey...

A pioneer in impact entrepreneurship, Jessica Jackley transforms audiences' understanding of business, social change, and human potential. Through her groundbreaking work founding Kiva — the world's first person-to-person microlending website — she's facilitated billions of dollars in small...

With nearly two decades covering business in Washington for The Wall Street Journal and a bestselling book, Brody Mullins explains how changes in the Republican and Democratic parties have uprooted business-as-usual in Washington and created new threats for...

Kim Strobel is an internationally-known motivational speaker, dynamic powerhouse, and leading happiness coach who inspires others to step into their power and live happier, less stressed lives. Drawing on positive psychology research, she teaches practical, science-backed strategies that...

What if your team could break through limits, maximize talent, and tap into flow state to reach their full potential? David Nurse, a world-renowned mindset optimization specialist, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, 2x Guinness World Record holder, and...

Through singing and speaking, Jim Sonefeld, Grammy award-winning songwriter/drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish surprises his audience with the riveting, behind the scenes story of his life in the band, overcoming addiction, and adapting to change. 

Baroness Helena Morrissey DBE offers audiences an inspiring experience, sharing her extensive expertise in finance and diversity advocacy. Notably, she founded the 30% Club, significantly increasing female representation on FTSE350 boards from under 10% to over 40%. She...

Renowned linguist and beloved word nerd podcaster, Anne Curzan can explain the changes in English we’re witnessing all around us, from texting to business jargon to politeness conventions — and how to effectively navigate communication in our professional...

Jake Thompson is not the motivational speaker you're used to. His audiences repeatedly praise his ability to prepare a personalized message that engages audiences with energy and tactical takeaways. Thompson's experiences from working in a gas station to...

Paul McVeigh is a performance psychologist and played professional soccer for nearly 20 years in the English Premier League. He has competed against and with some of the best players in the world like Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry,...

Frank Abagnale went from one of the world's most notorious con men and subject of the major-motion picture and Broadway musical, “Catch Me if You Can” to a highly sought-after international cybercrime and fraud prevention thought leader, seminar...