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Donna  Hicks
Donna Hicks

Globally Recognized Authority on Leading & Creating Cultures of Dignity

Harvard’s Dr. Donna Hicks is an expert in human dignity and a specialist in conflict resolution. Through her work Dr. Hicks has identified a major obstacle in our human relationships and shares how to use dignity as a way of repairing relationships.

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Brandon  Williams
Brandon Williams

US Air Force Fighter Pilot & Lieutenant Colonel

Brandon helps leaders transform their teams into high performing, high reliability organizations by harnessing the same tools used by US Air Force Fighter Pilots.

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Joe  Mull
Joe Mull

Author & Employee Engagement Expert

Known as a dynamic and captivating speaker, Joe Mull, M.Ed, CSP, is on a mission to fill workplaces with better bosses who keep top talent in the new age of work.

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Dr. Owais  Durrani
Dr. Owais Durrani

STEM Education Advocate, Medical Analyst, TV Host & Practicing Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician 

Dr. Owais Durrani is a STEM education advocate, medical analyst, TV Host, speaker and practicing board-certified emergency medicine physician in Houston.

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Erica  Dhawan
Erica Dhawan

Author, Entrepreneur & Award Winning Keynote Speaker

When leaders want to break team silos, drive exponential growth and innovate through teamwork, they call Erica Dhawan. Erica Dhawan is the world’s leading authority on 21st century Collaboration and Connectional Intelligence.

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Heather  Younger
Heather Younger

CEO & Leading Expert on Caring Leadership

Heather R Younger, J.D. is a trusted contributor to leading news outlets and one of the world’s leading experts on Caring Leadership® and active listening at work.

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Smiley  Poswolsky
Smiley Poswolsky

Workplace Belonging Expert & Bestselling Author

One of the top workplace belonging speakers in the world, Adam “Smiley" Poswolsky helps companies foster belonging and human connection in an ever-evolving workforce.

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Jan  Hargrave
Jan Hargrave

Nonverbal Communications Expert

Jan Hargrave is the nation’s leading behavioral authority and body language expert. Jan proves with her contagious warmth, wit, and knowledge that there is a method, and style, to success.

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Adam  Markel
Adam Markel

CEO, Entrepreneur, & Best-Selling Author, PIVOT

How do we cope and thrive in the unprecedented new world we now and ourselves in? The answer, says bestselling author, workplace expert and resilience researcher, Adam Markel, is to tap the power of resilience to become Change Proof.

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Neha  Sangwan, M.D.
Neha Sangwan, M.D.

Physician, CEO Coach, Communication & Burnout Expert, Author

An internal medicine physician who connects the dots between health and leadership performance by inspiring personal and cultural transformation across industries and healing burnout.

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Michael C. Bush
Michael C. Bush

CEO of Great Place to Work

Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work®, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world.

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Tony  Byers
Tony Byers

Former Director, Global D&I, Starbucks

Boldly challenging the status quo and decades of diversity and inclusion practices, Dr. Tony Byers is transforming D&I from “the right thing to do” to the business imperative of our time.

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Felipe  Gomez
Felipe Gomez

Keynote Pianist, Business Leader, Entrepreneur & Author

With more than 1,000 performances in 28 countries, Felipe Gomez has dazzled audiences at corporate events, association conventions, and global leadership conferences.

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John  Izzo
John Izzo

Leadership Expert & Best-Selling Author

Best-selling author and speaker John Izzo helps leaders create workplaces that bring out the best in people, help them find purpose, and make them feel fulfilled. He is the author of Awakening Corporate Soul.

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Jennifer  Brown
Jennifer Brown

Award-Winning Entrepreneur & International Diversity & Inclusion Expert

Jennifer Brown (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and international diversity and inclusion expert who is deeply passionate about building more inclusive workplaces where more of us can feel welcomed, valued and respected.

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Mike  Hayes
Mike Hayes

Former Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO

A 20-year veteran of the US Navy SEALs, two White House administrations and senior executive roles in the private sector, Mike Hayes translates the lessons he has learned to help organizations develop stronger leaders and improve their bottom line.

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Cy  Wakeman
Cy Wakeman

Drama Researcher, NYT Bestselling Author

Cy Wakeman is a dynamic drama researcher, New York Times best-selling author and trainer who has spent more than 20 years cultivating a revolutionary approach to leadership. Grounded in reality, Wakeman’s philosophy teaches people how to turn excuses into results and transform unhappy employees into accountable, successful members of the workforce.

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Seth  Mattison
Seth Mattison

Expert on Workforce Trends

Seth Mattison is a renowned expert on workforce trends and generational dynamics. As Founder and Chief Movement Officer of FutureSight Labs, Mattison advises many of the world’s leading brands and organizations.

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Pamela  Barnum
Pamela Barnum

Former Undercover Police Officer & Federal Prosecuting Attorney

Imagine what it would be like to live as a different person with a different name, identity, and background. That’s precisely what Pamela Barnum did for years working undercover in the Drug Enforcement Section.

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Greg  Bennick
Greg Bennick

Global Keynote Speaker, Interactive Comedian, Event Emcee & Host

Greg Bennick can be the after-dinner comedic act that makes the conference memorable for years, or he can be the keynote speaker who drives your points home with his own unique style. Greg Bennick works with you to deliver impact!

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Scott  Halford
Scott Halford

Emmy Award Winning Writer & Producer

Scott Halford, CSP, CPAE is an Emmy Award winning writer and producer. Scott’s expansive knowledge in the areas of achievement psychology, critical thinking, and influence add richness and depth to his programs.

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Howard  Ross
Howard Ross

Diversity, Inclusion, Social Justice Advocate

A seminal thought leader on addressing unconscious bias, best-selling author Howard Ross is one of the nation’s most influential diversity consultants and workplace experts, specializing in corporate culture change and leadership development.

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David  Marx
David Marx

Just Culture Pioneer

As the head of Outcome Engenuity, Marx helps lawmakers, regulatory authorities, and organizational leaders create risk management solutions.

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Dr. Esther  Choo
Dr. Esther Choo

Founding Member for TIME’S UP Healthcare

A physician and popular health and science communicator, Esther Choo is known as a bold and innovative voice on gender and racial equity in healthcare and an advocate for new frameworks for building positive and productive workplaces.

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Jason A. Wolf, PhD
Jason A. Wolf, PhD

President, The Beryl Institute

As President of The Beryl Institute, Jason has created the leading global community on improving the patient experience, engaging 45,000+ members in 50+ countries and establishing the framework for the emerging profession of patient experience.

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Dan  Heath
Dan Heath

Author & Entrepreneur

Dan Heath is the co-author, along with his brother Chip, of four long-running bestsellers: Made to Stick, Switch, Decisive, and The Power of Moments. Their books have sold over three million copies worldwide and been translated into 33 languages.

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Patrick  Lencioni
Patrick Lencioni

President at The Table Group & Management Consultant

Patrick Lencioni is a business author and the founder of The Table Group, a San Francisco Bay Area management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational effectiveness.

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Robert  Safian
Robert Safian

Former Editor & Managing Director, Fast Company

As the former Editor & Managing Director of Fast Company, Robert Safian is known for highlighting the “new” in business while keeping reverence for the “tried and true.”

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Jon  Dorenbos
Jon Dorenbos

World Class Magician & 2x Pro Bowl NFL Player

Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on America’s Got Talent where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician.

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David  Nash
David Nash

Professor of Health Policy

David Nash, a Board Certified Internist, is the newly appointed Founding Dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health on the campus of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Jon  Wolske
Jon Wolske

Culture Evangelist

Jon uses his life experience and nine years in the Zappos Family to speak with a focus on culture, customer experiences, branding and their importance in business today.

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Howard  Behar
Howard Behar

Former President, Starbucks Coffee Company

Howard Behar's career spans over 50 years, all in consumer oriented businesses across several industries. During his tenure with Starbucks, he helped establish a culture that places value on people over profits. 

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Paul  Marciano
Paul Marciano

Business Author

Dr. Paul Marciano's strategies create an organizational culture of respect that results in a more effective organization. The application of the RESPECT Model leads to meaningful and enduring gains.

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Geoff  Colvin
Geoff Colvin

Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine

Geoff Colvin is an award-winning thinker, author, broadcaster, and speaker on today's most significant trends in business. As Fortune's Senior Editor-at-Large, he is one of America's most respected commentators.

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Matthew  Kelly
Matthew Kelly

Best-Selling Author & Motivational Coach

Matthew Kelly is the Founder and President of Beresford Consulting—a firm based on the idea that an organization can only become the best version of itself if the people that drive your organization do the same.

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Steve  Harden
Steve Harden

Chairman & CEO of LifeWings Partners

Steve Harden is chairman & CEO of LifeWings Partners LLC, a team of physicians, astronauts, nurses and pilots that help healthcare organizations implement the best safety practices in high-reliability industries.

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David  Ulrich
David Ulrich

Human Resource & Leadership Expert

Speaker David Ulrich is co-founder of The RBL Group, a consulting firm that helps organizations deliver value by defining themselves through the capabilities they possess.

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Keith  Ferrazzi
Keith Ferrazzi

CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight & Bestselling Author

Keith Ferrazzi is the world’s foremost expert on professional relationship development. His signature focus on success through relationships – a deeply energizing passion – has fueled his own rise to prominence.

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Sheldon  Yellen
Sheldon Yellen

CEO, BELFOR

Business speaker Sheldon Yellen has built a robust reputation for his unconventional management style, which prizes people above meetings, committees, and corporate hierarchy.

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Sarah  Hurwitz
Sarah Hurwitz

First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief Speechwriter (2010-2017) & Author of Here All Along

Drafting some of the most memorable speeches of the past decade, Sarah Hurwitz shares experiences from her time as Michelle Obama’s chief speechwriter and reveals the secrets of powerful, persuasive storytelling.

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Mike  Abrashoff
Mike Abrashoff

Former U.S. Navy Commander, Leadership Expert & Gen Z Engagement Strategist

Known for his innovative leadership style, former Navy commander Mike Abrashoff turned the worst-performing ship in the fleet to the best by changing his leadership style and the culture - not the crew

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Rick  Belluzzo
Rick Belluzzo

Former President & COO of Microsoft

Business speaker Rick Belluzzo has led several Fortune 500 companies, including Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. He speaks on leadership and change management.

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Randy  Ross
Randy Ross

Team Building Speaker, Bestselling Author & CEO of Remarkable

Dr. Randy Ross is a compelling communicator, craftsman of culture and bestselling author of multiple books, including his latest book entitled, Hope Rises: Make Your Life, Love & Leadership Soar.

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Colleen  Passard
Colleen Passard

Conflict Resolution Specialist

Colleen Passard is a writer, motivational speaker and inspirational change agent. She coaches individuals, teams and organizations how to actuate their highest potential and create sustainable workplace cultures of high performance.

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Jessica  Kriegel
Jessica Kriegel

Chief People & Culture Officer at Experience.com

For 15+ years, Dr. Kriegel has been guiding global, national, Fortune 100 and other organizations across finance, technology, real estate and healthcare industries on how to create intentional cultures that power your strategy.

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Kevin  Brown
Kevin Brown

Author & Creator of The Hero Effect®

Kevin’s unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking.

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David  Burkus
David Burkus

Bestselling Author & International Keynote Speaker

One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David’s forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.

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Justin  Jones-Fosu
Justin Jones-Fosu

Diversity & Inclusion Specialist and Author

Justin Jones-Fosu MBA, CSP is a full-time dad-e who also happens to be a social entrepreneur, and author. He is the Founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful. where he speaks 50-60 times a year for professionals, corporations and organizations.

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Carson  Kressley
Carson Kressley

Emmy Award Winning TV Personality & Style Expert

Emmy Award winning TV personality, style expert, fashion designer, interior designer and New York Times best-selling author are some of the credits of the multi-talented and unforgettable Carson Kressley.

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Clint  Pulver
Clint Pulver

Emmy Award-Winning Author, Musician & Workforce Expert

Clint Pulver is an Emmy Award-winning, motivational keynote speaker, author, musician, and workforce expert. He’s also fun, dynamic, entertaining – and the no-stress speaker clients love to work with.

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Sheri  Riley
Sheri Riley

Former Head of Marketing for LaFace Records

Sheri Riley works with high achievers to make choices that lead to less stress and more clarity. She ran the marketing at LaFace Records where her innovative approach helped introduce the world to some of the most influential, multi-platinum artists.

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Jessica  Sharp
Jessica Sharp

Organizational Psychologist & Belonging Expert 

Dr. Jessica Sharp, who uses she/her pronouns, is on a mission to change the world through love and belonging. Jessica is a social entrepreneur and sought-after leadership development consultant and speaker.

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