Journalist Speakers

A mastermind in crafting the most evocative and unforgettable speeches of our time, Jon Favreau, shares his insights and experiences from working alongside the President and provides inspiration to future leaders entering lives of public service.

"Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible." – Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)

Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success.

Mike Krzyzewski, "Coach K," reveals life's lessons taught by his parents and his own proven principles of learning, which make his college and Olympic teams inspiring examples for other organizations.

Poignant and mesmerizing storyteller Platon captures the essence of humanity through the visual stories of his portraits.

A creative culinary innovator and exemplary business leader, José Andrés inspires people across the globe with his dynamic vision and diverse projects aimed at making the world a better place through the power of food.

The first African-American head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl championship, Tony Dungy shares with us the importance of goals, integrity, discipline and overcoming adversity.

Kevin Carroll is transforming business culture and team engagement by embracing the power of purposeful play.

Mary Matalin's intellectual integrity, practical insights, and engaging commentary have earned her a widely acclaimed reputation as one of the country's foremost and seasoned voices across a diverse spectrum of policymaking, and political and multi-media platforms.  

Decorated Admiral and archetype of exemplary leadership, Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) addresses security concerns in a technologically transforming world.

Kyle Carpenter will captivate audiences with the lessons he's learned about adversity, sharing his new-found perspective on life.

With amazing humor, Terry Bradshaw looks at attitude, adversity and relentless competition as to what makes us successful.

Tony Blair embraces the challenges of globalization in an increasingly interconnected world.

Gen James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.) guards America's democratic freedoms, with a unique leadership style based on integrity, authenticity, and humility.

"Smart people are a dime a dozen. What matters is the ability to think different… to think out of the box." – Walter Isaacson

"So we must be realistic but never hopeless. Much has gone wrong. But it is in our power to put things right." – Eugene Robinson

One of the world’s most respected and acclaimed broadcast journalists, Ted Koppel provides audiences with in-depth analysis, commentary and perspective on the current events that shape our world every day.

Richard Montañez's riveting and inspiring story proves that all of us are just one great idea away from our dreams. Hear this one-time janitor tell you how he fanned a spark of innovation into the billion dollar worldwide...

One of America’s most prolific and respected political reporters and commentators, John Heilemann offers his wit, savvy, and insider’s view of the Washington scene, the future of the Republican and Democratic parties, and the major national issues of...

Unmatched in political insight, George Will provides witty, trenchant, and always-informed commentary on politics, the economy, and American society.

One of the most recognizable figures in politics, James Carville is an insider who analyzes the U.S. presidency, Congress, and the global political landscape with his signature energy and humor.

John Brennan blends wisdom, experience, and candor in a cogent analysis of dynamic trends in national security.

Richard Haass shares a wise and historically grounded examination of a world increasingly defined by disorder.

Focused on four major crises-the Global Financial Crisis, the Global Health Crisis, Climate Change and the Fourth Industrial Revolution– Mark Carney shares his insights into lessons learned and economic opportunities that put people and planet first.