Dr. Mary Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and sought-after speaker with over a decade of experience helping patients become happier, healthier, and sustainably high-achieving. Dr. Anderson earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a specialty in Health Psychology, from the University of Florida.

William Arruda is an entrepreneur, speaker, and the world's leading authority on the topic of personal branding. He's the bestselling author of the definitive books on the topic: Digital YOU, Career Distinction, and Ditch. Dare. Do! He has delivered presentations to many of the world's most revered brands including American Express, BP, Google, Gucci, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Target. As a personal branding pioneer, he has been credited with turning the concept of personal branding into a global industry. William was named by Global Gurus as the World's #1 Branding Expert in 2022, and he received the Chair Award from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for his contribution to the field of coaching. He has appeared on the Discovery Channel, BBC, CBS, and NPR and has been featured ...

Brenda Bailey-Hughes is an award-winning faculty member at the Kelley School of Business where she teaches business communication and leadership courses. Prior to joining the Kelley School, Brenda spent nearly a decade in human resources specializing in managerial training, mediation, and organizational development. She is a sought-after speaker and coach who frequently presents at conferences on over a dozen topics including influence, powerful presentations, leadership through the lens of emotional intelligence, customer service, and change strategies for personal growth.

Amira Barger is a nationally recognized communications strategist, author, and organizational change expert with more than 20 years of experience helping leaders navigate trust, equity, and culture. She is the author of The Price of Nice, which examines how comfort-seeking behaviors undermine real progress at work. Amira teaches marketing, communications, and change management at California State University and is a regular contributor to MS NOW, Fast Company, and other leading outlets. Known for her clear, candid, and engaging facilitation style, she has advised and trained leaders across healthcare, philanthropy, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, including Fortune 500 organizations and mission-driven institutions.

Dr. Noah Barsky is an award-winning professor in Graduate and Executive business programs at the Villanova University School of Business. Dr. Barsky develops and delivers executive education programs for various Fortune 100 companies, professional services firms and industry associations.

Ty Bennett draws on his experience in the trenches to share real and tangible techniques about the principles of leadership that continue to create his success. He has been featured as one of the Top 40 Under 40 and is a young fresh voice providing interactive presentations that are engaging, dynamic and inspiring.

His clients include some of the most recognizable brands in the world such as: Coca-Cola, Subway, Wounded Warrior Project, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Remax. Ty has shared the stage with celebrities, Olympians and world-renowned thought leaders such as President Bush and President Clinton.

Ty's best-selling books, The Power of Influence and The Power of Storytelling: The Art of Influential Communication, are used in graduate courses at multiple univers...

Robert J. Bies (Ph.D., Stanford University) is Professor of Management and Founder of the Executive Master's in Leadership Program at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. In addition, he is co-author of the book, Getting Even: The Truth About Workplace Revenge-And How to Stop It, which is published by Jossey-Bass.

Dr. Michael Brenner, founder and CEO of Right Chord Leadership LLC, is an international leadership consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author. He has taught business and management courses at Penn State University, Temple University, La Salle University, and American University. Dr. Brenner earned a doctorate in adult learning and leadership from Columbia University and a master's degree in adult and organizational development from Temple University. Over a 20-year career, he has worked with a variety of well-known organizations including SAP, QVC, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Godiva, Boeing, and United Way. He has been a featured speaker at industry events and conferences around the world and has published several articles on leadership in prestigious journals. Dr...

Dr. Richard Brinkman is the developer of Conscious Communication® and shares human behavior insights and content-rich communication strategies, which helps organizations improve leadership performance and apply principles of Conscious Communication® to improve their bottom-line results. This effective approach to communication has been delivered to millions of people through keynotes and training, radio, television, print interviews, and numerous award-winning books, videos, and audio programs. Dr. Brinkman is also the author of numerous books including the international bestseller Dealing With People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst (McGraw Hill), which has been translated into 25 languages.

Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations around the world make being coach-like an essential leadership competency. His book The Coaching Habit "unweirds coaching". It is the best-selling coaching book of this century, with over a million copies sold and more than ten thousand five-star reviews on Amazon. In 2019, he was named the #1 thought leader in coaching. Michael was the first Canadian Coach of the Year, has been named a Global Coaching Guru since 2014, and was a Rhodes Scholar.

p>Dr. Ellen Burts-Cooper has spent over two decades providing personal and professional development training, coaching and consultation. She has been featured in Time Magazine, Black Voices, Smart Business Magazine, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Cleveland Jewish News, Cleveland.com and Crain's Cleveland Business. She is also the author of two books 'aMAZEing Organizational Teams: Navigating 7 Critical Attributes for Cohesion, Productivity and Resilience' and "Canine Instinct: A Guide to Survival and Advancement in Corporate America." Previously, Ellen served as a Senior Vice President and Senior Director of Operational Excellence, IT Performance Management and Governance for PNC Financial Services. Prior to the financial services industry, Ellen worked in the electronics industry where s...

May Busch is an international executive and career coach, speaker, facilitator, and the author of Accelerate: 9 Capabilities to Achieve Success at Any Career Stage. She is passionate about helping people thrive at work and reach their full potential. She is Senior Advisor and Executive in Residence in the Office of the President, and Professor of Practice at W.P. Carey School of Business, at ASU.

Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award winner, author, speaker, and CEO of the global business communication company, Soulcast Media. Jessica is an internationally recognized communication expert and has taught over 2 million people how to improve their communication skills at work. She has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Lida Citroen is an award-winning personal branding and reputation management expert and author of several best-selling books including Control the Narrative: The Executive's Guide to Building, Pivoting and Repairing Your Reputation and Reputation 360: Creating Power Through Personal Branding. In her engaging and informative programs, Lida shares the secrets to building a standout personal brand at companies like Abbott Labs, Google, GE Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, Sirius XM/Pandora Media, LinkedIn, Mazda North America, Mary Kay Corporate, Comcast and more. Lida also writes for Entrepreneur.com and Military.com and has been featured on MSNBC, Fortune magazine, Bloomberg.com, Forbes.com and numerous other media outlets.

Dr. Graeme Codrington is an expert on the new world of work. He is an author, futurist, facilitator and consultant working across multiple industries and sectors who blends cutting-edge research and thought-leading insights that help organizations understand the forces that are helping to redefine the rest of the 2020s. He is also the author of 6 best-selling books including Leading in a Changing World: Lessons for Future Focused Leaders. Dr. Codrington has been a guest lecturer at some of the top business schools in the world such as the London School of Economics and Duke University.

Karin Hurt and David Dye help human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. They're the CEO and President of Let's Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm known for practical tools and leadership development that stick, and the authors of several award winning books including Winning Well: A Manager's Guide to Getting Results-Without Losing Your Soul and Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates.

Karen Dillon is a former editor of the Harvard Business Review and coauthor of three books with Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen, including the New York Times bestseller How Will You Measure Your Life? Currently on the faculty of Intermountain Health Leadership Institute, Dillon was once named by Ashoka as one of the world's most influential and inspiring women.

Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds degrees from Concordia University (Montreal), the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published more than 25 books and 100 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the "leadership guide for the Networked Age." He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and on the global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. His latest projects include the leading podcast, The Sydcast, that uncovers and shares the stories of fas...

Dr. Iris Firstenberg has spent the last 20 years specializing in strategies for creative problem solving and innovative thinking. Dr. Iris Firstenberg is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology, UCLA and Adjunct Professor of Management at UCLA Anderson. She also consults on creativity and innovation for a wide cross-section of Fortune 500 organizations, including companies in aerospace, software, automotive, healthcare, entertainment, defense, telecommunications, energy, financial services, retail, and pharmaceuticals, as well as government agencies such as NASA.

Robert Glazer is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency. He is the author of the inspirational newsletter Friday Forward, and the #1 Wall Street Journal, USA Today and international bestselling author of six books, including Elevate, Elevate Your Team, and How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace.

Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman helps executives, entrepreneurs, team leaders, and salespeople build their impact and influence skills for greater career success. Carol's clients include over 400 organizations in 32 countries. Her programs have been presented for thousands of leaders at a variety of conferences and events.

Stacey Hanke is author of two books; Influence Redefined... the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday and Yes You Can! Everything You Need to Know From A to Z to Influence Others To Take Action. Her books provide practical and immediate skills and techniques that have given thousands the ability to enhance their influence Monday to Monday.

p>Todd Henry positions himself as an 'arms dealer for the creative revolution', he teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy.   Todd's book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013. His latest book, Daily Creative, offers daily sparks of inspiration and practical...

Amy Herman is a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills. She initially developed The Art of Perception workshop to improve medical students' observation and communication skills when she was the Head of Education at The Frick Collection in New York City for over ten years. She adapted the program for a wide range of professionals including the NYC Police Department, the FBI, the State Department, Fortune 500 companies, NATO, and the military.

Park Howell is called The World's Most Industrious Storyteller helping businesses grow by as much as 600% using his three proven storytelling frameworks. He is the host of the popular Business of Story podcast, ranked among the top 10% of downloaded podcasts in the world, which Feedspot named the #1 business storytelling podcast for 2022. He wrote Brand Bewtichery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand, and his latest book, The Narrative for Gym for Business: Introducing the ABT Framework for Business Communication and Messaging. Park is a sought-after international speaker who helps leaders excel through the stories they tell.

Lew attended the University of Pennsylvania, LaSalle University as an undergrad, earned a MBA at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. and a Doctorate in Business Administration from USC. Lew also holds his Master's Certification of Public Company Board of Directors from the American College of Public Company Directors.

Lorraine K. Lee is an award-winning global keynote speaker, instructor for Stanford Continuing Studies and the author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career (Wiley, 2025). She works with Fortune 100 organizations, global teams, and individuals to teach them how to supercharge their professional presence. Lorraine has been featured in publications including Forbes, Inc., ReadWrite, and Entrepreneur.

Christopher Littlefield is an International Speaker, Expert in Employee Appreciation, Workplace Culture and the founder of Beyond Thank You. He has trained thousands of leaders, across six continents, on how to understand what their people want and need to be at their best.

Elizabeth Lotardo is an executive consultant, speaker, and bestselling author who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Her new book, Leading Yourself, has been called a refreshingly candid playbook that helps you create a work experience worth loving, right now.

Dr. David Morelli is the co-founder of OwlHub and brings over 25 years of executive coaching and leadership development experience. He is the creator of the ground-breaking RESPECT Coaching Styles™ assessment and coaching leader certification program based on his doctoral research and subsequent discoveries.

p>p>Margaret Morford has worked as an attorney, specializing in employment law and has been the Vice President of Human Resources for three large companies. She is often quoted as a business expert in newspapers and magazines across the country, including Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune and USA Today. She is also the author of two best-selling business books, 'Management Courage - Having the Heart of a Lion' and 'The Hidden Language of Business - Workplace Politics, Power & Influence.'    

Dr. Kathy Pearson is a strategist, systems thinking expert, and authority in decision making. She is also an award-winning educator who works extensively with mid- to senior level executives, including high potentials and executive teams. Kathy works closely with Executive Education groups including the Wharton School, Duke CE, Smith College, and the Institute for Management Studies, as well as directly with global organizations. Kathy teaches on a variety of topics including Critical Thinking, Strategic Agility, Change Management and Strategic Execution.

Jon Picoult helps organizations impress their customers and inspire their employees, creating raving fans that drive business growth. He is a noted authority on customer experience and customer-centric leadership. A trusted advisor to the Fortune 500 C-suite, Jon has counseled business leaders worldwide on how to cultivate loyalty in both the marketplace and the workplace.

Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including Bring Your Whole Self to Work, and, his latest, We're All in This Together. He's a sought-after speaker and consultant who delivers keynotes and seminars for some of the top organizations in the world. As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike delivers keynotes and seminars (both in-person and virtually) that empower people, leaders, and teams to engage in their work, collaborate, and perform at their best. Through his speeches, seminars, consulting, and writing, Mike teaches important techniques that allow individuals and organizations to be more appreciative, authentic, and effective. He has been featured on NPR, ABC News, the Oprah radio network, and in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Co...

Dr. Michael Roberto is the Trustee Professor of Management at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI, joining the tenured faculty after six years on the faculty at Harvard Business School. He has also has been a Visiting Associate Professor of Management at New York University's Stern School of Business. Dr. Roberto's research focuses on decision making, teamwork, and leadership. He has published three books and has taught and consulted at a number of firms including Mars, Deloitte, Google, Target, Apple, FedEx, Disney, Morgan Stanley, IBM, Wal-Mart, Amica, and Textron.

DR. CORY SCHEER is a leadership expert with over 25 years of experience in leadership roles in multiple sectors, Cory has obtained an Executive MBA (Rockhurst University) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (University of Missouri). Additionally, Cory has taught the topic of Situational Leadership at the collegiate and corporate level.

Helene Segura works with companies and agencies to lower employee stress levels, decrease absenteeism, improve retention and leadership, and increase profit. Known for her thought-provoking, yet entertaining time management keynotes and seminars that teach practical productivity tools, Helene delivers an experience that resonates deeply and inspires change.

Dr. Andrew Shatté is the founder and President of Phoenix Life Academy. He is a fellow with the Brookings Institution where he facilitates programs for high-level audiences from the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, the IRS, NASA, the CIA, and all branches of the military. He served as adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania from 2000 to 2006, and was a highly decorated teacher - in 2003, he was voted the best professor by students in the School of Arts and Sciences and in 2006 he received the Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching. Dr. Shatté has devoted his career to understanding the psychological aspects of motivation, leadership, and resilience and to developing programs to optimize human performance in a wide array of arenas ...

Dr. Julia Sloan is author of the definitive book, Learning to Think Strategically, (voted Best Business Book of the Year by Financial Times). She is recognized for her work on the application of complex cognitive theory to everyday global strategic thinking. A Fulbright Fellow, Julia teaches at Columbia University and has lectured at premier academic institutions including: MIT, Harvard University, Princeton University; Bejing University; Tokyo University, Keio University; and India Institute of Management. She holds a distinguished faculty appointment at the Central University of Finance and Economics. Julia is principal of Sloan International Inc., specializing in strategic thinking for business.

Jake holds a Ph.D. in political science and geopolitical futures from the Manoa School at the University of Hawaii, an MA from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, a Master of Philosophy in Military Strategy from the U.S. Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from the Air Command and Staff College, and a BA in international studies from Norwich University.

Neil Staker has a Masters of Organizational Behavior degree from BYU and a quarter of a century of experience in organizational development. Neil is known for his clear, approachable, and interactive speaking style. He has taught communication skills to thousands of people including leaders from American Express, Symantec, Cerner, UMB Financial, and Monsanto.

Ann is transforming corporate America by transforming where and how people lead. As a speaker and author, Ann prepares people to execute powerfully in ever-changing environments. She is the author of four books: Ambition on a Mission, Moxie for Managers, Why Mentoring Matters, and The Joy of Mentoring. They have become popular books for companies that are committed to creating strong leaders and strong cultures in this fiercely competitive marketplace.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell is a broadcast journalist, speaker, author, veterinarian and consultant. In 2021, Debbye added author to her many roles by publishing her first book, Courageous Faith: A Lifelong Pursuit of Faith Over Fear. For more than two decades, Dr. Turner Bell has addressed millions of people in audiences from the corporate, academic, and community service arenas. She has enjoyed a long career in broadcast journalism serving for 11 years as a staff correspondent for CBS News.

Kyle Unangst's career spans 20 years of leading and influencing teams at top organizations like Walgreens and The J.M. Smucker Co. In his current role spearheading Learning & Development initiatives at J.M. Smucker his goal is to inspire and empower future leaders.

Susan has over 36 years of HR leadership, including 16 as CHRO for Fortune 150 and 500 companies Applied Materials, Rockwell Automation, The Kellogg Company, Managing Decisions, Inc. and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago giving her a unique perspective on the challenges leaders face across industries and cultures. Susan is honored to be included in the prestigious "100 Marshall Goldsmith coaches".

Jason Womack is a leader in Human Capital Management, focused on Talent Development, for a branch of the U.S. military and the author of the best-selling books Get Momentum and Your Best Just Got Better.

Dr. Paul J. Zak is a Professor at Claremont Graduate University and is in the top 0.3% of most cited scientists. Paul's two decades of research have taken him from the Pentagon to Fortune 50 boardrooms to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. His most recent book is The Little Book of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Living Better. Besides his academic appointment, he is a four time tech entrepreneur.