We all face adversity in life—but what matters is how you overcome it. WSB connects event planners with inspiring speakers who have amazing stories of triumph that will keep your attendees on the edge of their seats. Head coaches, military veterans, psychologists, and astronauts are available to share real-world stories of overcoming adversity. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.
Advisor at General Catalyst; HR tech founder; SVP of People Operations at Google (2006 – 2016); Best-Selling author, Work Rules!
U.S. Secretary of Defense (2011-2013), Director, Central Intelligence Agency (2009-2011), Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton (1994-1997), Director, U.S. Office of Management and Budget (1993-1994) and Co-founder, Panetta Institute for Public Policy
Chairman, President and CEO, The Boeing Company (2005–2016); Chairman and CEO, 3M (2000–2005)
Former U.S. Senator, Olympian, NBA Hall of Famer and Best-Selling Author
New York Yankees' Greatest Relief Pitcher of All Time and Author of The Closer
Legendary Head Coach, Washington Commanders and Championship NASCAR Owner
Women's Leadership Expert; Longtime Television News Reporter; and New York Times Best-Selling Author
Board of Directors, Amazon; Founder, IronNet Cybersecurity; Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; Former Director, National Security Agency; Former Chief, Central Security Service
Former Senior White House Policy Advisor for Nutrition and Executive Director, Let’s Move!; Founder, Trove; Partner, Acre Venture Partners; Author
FOX News Chief Political Anchor and Anchor, Special Report with Bret Baier
Professor of Behavioral Science, University of Chicago Booth School of Business; Author
Founding Executive Vice President of People, JetBlue Airways; President, People Ink and Best-Selling Author
Former Manager, Chicago White Sox; Three-Time World Series Champion
Emmy Award-Winning Host, Executive Producer and Co-anchor, Today, NBC (2006-2011)
Board of Directors Chairman, USA Basketball; Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)
EPA Administrator (2001-2003) and Former New Jersey Governor
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