Authors

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 is a renowned keynote speaker who has spent two decades helping the world's largest organizations grow, decide, and lead through change. He is direct, generous, and deeply human, bringing radical candor and the kind of practical wisdom...

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...

Perry McCarthy is a former Formula One driver, bestselling author, and the original Stig from BBC’s Top Gear. Known for his outrageous humor and no-holds-barred storytelling, Perry delivers high-octane keynotes on resilience, risk-taking, and peak performance under pressure....

Kerry Siggins is a transformational leader with a powerful message on the life-changing shift to an “Ownership Mindset.” Rising from personal struggles to become Colorado’s CEO of the Year in 2023, Siggins' story is one of resilience, purpose,...

Michael Margolis delivers keynotes that make complex AI-era futures legible and actionable. A VC Operating Partner and founder of Storied, he has influenced $13B+ in capital investment, advised Meta, Google, and NASA, and authored Story 10x, equipping leaders...

Discover – and thrive in – a world in flux with April Rinne, renowned change navigator and global influencer. Embrace uncertainty and cultivate a “flux mindset” for leadership success.

Formerly Google’s Chief Decision Scientist, Cassie Kozyrkov is more than a speaker — she’s a driving force in the future of AI. As the visionary behind Google’s AI-first transformation, Cassie blends theater-trained charisma, technical knowledge, and executive experience,...

Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst, bestselling author, and former prosecutor, draws on his courtroom and media experience to provide accessible insights into the justice system, government, and major news stories. With clarity and expertise, he explains how...

Anu Bradford is a leading scholar and an award-winning author of bestselling books on the digital economy and the European Union. Her talks are rich with powerful insights, helping organizations decode the digital future and offering audiences new...

Sean Trende is one of the leading experts in contemporary American politics and elections. As Senior Elections Analyst for one of the most heavily trafficked political websites in the world, Trende is a high-demand advisor to governments, courts, and...

Colin O'Brady, one of the top peak performance speakers, inspires growth and equips leaders with the mindset to achieve the impossible. His keynotes reveal his transformational method for surpassing goals, fostering resilience, and achieving peak performance. Grounded in...

Bridging the worlds of academic insight and practical application, Siri Chilazi helps leaders and organizations embed fairness into their everyday work through data-backed, actionable solutions that level the playing field, foster better decision-making, and enable employees to thrive.