Professors

Scott Reich inspires audiences with a powerful message: citizenship is not just a duty — it’s a force for transformation. A presidential historian, nonprofit CEO, and father to a son with a rare neurological disorder, Reich weaves together...

Dr. Lauren Young, a Yale professor and national security expert, collaborates with Ukraine’s government to analyze current threats to liberal democracy through a historical lens. Her book, Hitler's Girl, unearths links between the English aristocracy and the Nazis,...

Dr. Elizabeth Markle delivers high-energy, interactive keynotes that don’t just inform — they transform. A trailblazing psychologist, professor, and TEDx speaker, she is pioneering “Community As Medicine,” proving that true change happens through connection, not willpower alone. As...

Douglas Diamond is an expert on financial crises, banking, and financial regulation. He develops frameworks for businesses and economic policy makers to understand, prevent, and respond to financial crises. His ideas were used by policy makers in responding...

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...

Dr. Els van der Helm delivers dynamic, science-backed keynotes and corporate sleep programs that drive real results — cutting sleep debt by 53%, reducing stress by 25%, and boosting productivity by 20%. A trusted advisor to executives and...

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...

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...

Broderick Turner is an expert on human-centered technology and markets. He founded the Technology, Race and Prejudice Lab and has research collaborations with government organizations and multinational tech companies. His work challenges existing dogma about technology (e.g., AI...

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...

One of the most internationally respected and dynamic thought leaders around meetings, teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and leadership, Dr. Steven Rogelberg shares valuable evidence-based insights in a powerful and accessible manner. Steven has shared his insights with almost half...

Dr. Derek Leben delivers engaging talks on AI ethics that bring together ethical ideas with real-world impact. A skilled educator and speaker, Dr. Leben shows how classic ethical frameworks can be applied to new technologies, and how organizations...

Renowned cultural psychologist and Rule Makers, Rule Breakers author Michele Gelfand takes audiences on a groundbreaking journey through human culture. Blending science, humor, and real-world insights, she illuminates how cultural differences shape our world and reveals the keys...

Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., is the author of the bestselling books Generations and iGen. Her talks on generational trends and kids’ technology use are based on data on 42 million people and sweetened with plenty of humor, images,...

Called “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky helps meeting planners enlighten, engage, and excite their audiences to manage change around Generative AI, hybrid work, and other future of work challenges. A best-selling author of...

Eric Siegel is a bestselling author, former Columbia University professor, long-time leading consultant, Forbes contributor, and founder of the long-running Machine Learning Week conference series. He makes the how and why of predictive analytics (aka machine learning) understandable...

Discover the power of negotiation with Alex Carter. Through her engaging presentations, Alex offers practical strategies and real-world insights to elevate anyone's negotiation skills in their personal and professional lives. With a focus on research-backed tactics and approachable...

Jamil Zaki is a Stanford Professor and a preeminent authority in the study of empathy. He provides science-backed tools that any leader can utilize to connect more wisely and effectively, building bridges between people and fostering communities to...

One of the most respected and dynamic global leaders on issues affecting people's health, Dr. Ashish Jha is a catalyst for new thinking and action. During the pandemic, President Biden called on him to lead the nation’s COVID...

Tina Sharkey, who coined the term “social media,” is a magnetic storyteller, adviser, educator, and award-winning entrepreneur who sparks innovation at the intersection of AI, brand, and human connection. She guides both established leaders and next-gen innovators, drawing...

Engaging keynotes on leadership, strategy, and mastering the digital economy. A Harvard Expert-in-Residence, tech founder, and media influencer, Pamela Rucker helps organizations reimagine the future of their business with audience-friendly talks that inspire the room, equip your leaders,...

A globally respected national security expert with experience in both Democratic and Republican administrations, Colin Kahl helps audiences understand the implications of accelerating geopolitical, military, and technological competition among the United States, China, Russia, and other world powers.

One of the world’s leading business thinkers, Dr. David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are helping leaders build their best team ever.

In a world that is changing faster than ever, Dr. Beau Lotto’s unique and exceptional skills enable him to empower and motivate corporate audiences to challenge their perceptions about change while engaging them to take ownership for creating...