Leadership Speakers

Legendary NHL captain and six-time Stanley Cup champion Mark Messier knows what it takes to inspire teams, drive performance, and cultivate a winning culture on and off the ice. Using pivotal moments from his storied career, Messier leaves...

Manager of the New York Yankees and legendary MLB veteran, Aaron Boone delivers powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and teamwork. Drawing from his experience managing elite talent, Boone shares practical strategies for motivating teams, staying focused under pressure,...

Drawing from his years of high-stakes, championship-winning experience, Paul O’Neill offers audiences a unique perspective on building a culture rooted in accountability and resilience, revealing the mindset and strategies that inspire teams to excel under any challenge.

A trailblazer in finance, Stacey Cunningham led the home of 2,300 of the world’s most influential companies. She also oversaw four equities exchanges, two equity options exchanges, and nearly $4 trillion in listed ETF assets. Her insights on...

Ambassador Cohen offers deep insights into U.S.-Canada relations, drawing on his diplomatic service. He clarifies the complexities of the partnership between the two countries and, drawing on his experience and history, offers suggestions and advice for Canadian leader...

Audiences can expect an engaging, insightful, and thought-provoking experience from Bill de Blasio, drawing on his leadership as Mayor of New York City. He spearheaded universal pre-K, navigated crises like COVID-19, and championed economic equity. His expertise in...

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...

Unlock the power of leadership with Lisa Bluder, the visionary coach who guided the University of Iowa Women's Basketball Team to back-to-back National Championship games and recruited and coached Superstar Caitlin Clark. Learn how she translates lessons from...

Brittany Leonard has led multi-million-dollar M&A transactions, advised Fortune 500 executives, served as VP & incoming President Elect of ACC, and built a global platform with 8M+ LinkedIn impressions annually. Audiences can expect a dynamic, high-energy experience packed...

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...

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...

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...

Ambassador Jorge Guajardo brings deep global insight and proven leadership, making him essential in understanding today’s shifting world. He breaks down complex geopolitical and economic trends — covering China, Mexico, trade, and the rise of populism and authoritarianism...

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...

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...

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM's President and CEO, is a dynamic, revolutionary leader whose thought leadership is shaping current and future generations of the global workforce. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of...

Sara Minkara is a global leader in disability diplomacy, leadership, and policy innovation. Appointed by President Joe Biden as the U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, she has shaped policies across trade, technology, and climate action, advocating...