Journalist & Broadcaster Speakers

Debra Searle shares tools of mental resilience and positive psychology learned from her solo row across the Atlantic Ocean.

After decades of standing in the fire with leaders of high-performing organizations, Peter Sheahan has come to believe that an organization will only go commercially where its leaders first go personally.

"We will see virtual, distributed or hybrid, and global work become significant parts of work arrangements that will expand our repertoire, digital skills, and performance, promising to make us and our organizations that much better." – Tsedal Neeley

Drawing from decades of experience working with thousands of leaders, Marilyn Gist shares how leader behaviors gain support or disengagement from stakeholders and how excellent leaders are able to energize others through the extraordinary power of leader humility.

Nick Webb addresses what the future looks like and what an organization can do about it, in order to grow, thrive and prosper.

An international authority on workplace culture, Jennifer's passion and energy engage audiences with relatable storytelling, data, and research, confirming that healthy and happy workforces are higher-performing ones. Attendees leave inspired and motivated to act on what they've learned.

Richard Lui’s rare and eclectic career mix offers the trust, expertise, and context executive leaders need across boardrooms, technology and AI, public policy, media, culture, and health and care sectors.

Patsy Doerr is a multi-faceted and inspirational global leader with extensive experience across all HR and social impact topics, spanning various industries worldwide. A powerhouse woman in business, Doerr brings years of valuable experience to the nonprofit and...

"It's time for a more dynamic conceptualization of potential that takes into account each person's unique package of personal characteristics, dreams, passions, goals, and development." – Scott Barry Kaufman

Ravin Jesuthasan is a recognized futurist, global thought leader and author on the future of work and human capital. He has led multiple research efforts on the global workforce, the emerging digital economy, the rise of artificial intelligence...

Hans Nichols is a political reporter at Axios and co-author of the weekly Sneak Peek newsletter. He covers the White House and national politics.

With many incredible twists and turns Christie Pearce Rampone's life story exemplifies how humility, perseverance, and hard work can be the perfect formula for success, on and off the field.

Jennifer Ashton is the country's leading voice of women's health with an unparalleled medical background.

Michael D. Rich provides insight into the critical role of facts in U.S. public life and the challenges facing democracy.

Workforce thought leader, author, and powerful female keynote speaker Cara Silletto, MBA, CSP, shifts manager mindsets so they can better lead and retain today's new workforce. Workforce Magazine named Cara a “Game Changer” and Recruiter.com listed her in...

Dr. Enric Sala is a former university professor who saw himself writing the obituary of ocean life, and quit academia to become a full-time ocean conservationist as a National Geographic Explorer in Residence.

Eddie Osterland, entertainer and author of 'Power Entertaining: Secrets to Building Lasting Relationships, Hosting Unforgettable Events, and Closing Big Deals,' is America’s first Master Sommelier. This is the highest international distinction anyone can receive in fine wine and...

Jessica Kriegel teaches organization how to build intentional cultures that power strategy and accelerate performance.

Al Comeaux ignites new thinking when he speaks about leadership and change. Because he’s sat in the seat leading organizations during change—plus he’s authored what’s now considered one of the best change management books of all time —he’s...

Comedian Tom Shillue is the host of The Quiz Show and UN-PC on Fox Nation, author of Mean Dads for a Better America: The Generous Rewards of an Old-Fashioned Childhood, and a favorite among conference audiences everywhere.

An influential innovator in the media world, Michael Rogers helps organizations worldwide think about the future in useful ways.

Rwandan Genocide survivor Jeanne Celestine Lakin overcame a childhood of chaos, abuse, and orphanhood. Today, she inspires audiences with her capacity for forgiveness and serves as testimony to the power of human resilience and perseverance.

The Godmother of Silicon Valley and one of the founders of Google for Education, Esther Wojcicki gives insights on the five fundamental values that help us all become capable, successful people.

Using the sports world as his backdrop, Michael Lombardi engages audiences with thought-provoking lessons of leadership, team-building and defining a winning organizational culture.