Business / Entrepreneurship
Launching a Successful Business, with Keynote Speaker Scott Duffy
By Scott Duffy
One of the most popular entrepreneurship and business keynote speakers in the world, Scott Duffy has had the rare opportunity to learn from some of the most brilliant innovators and business professionals working today. He started his career working with Tony Robbins, has partnered with Sir Richard Branson, and has helped launch CBSsports.com, NBC Internet,… more -->
Getting Your Business Unstuck with Barry Moltz
By Barry Moltz
Barry Moltz gets businesses growing again by unlocking their long forgotten potential. Thanks to decades of entrepreneurial experience in his own business ventures as well as consulting countless other entrepreneurs, Barry has discovered the formula to get business owners "unstuck" and marching forward. He applies simple, strategic steps to facilitate change for entrepreneurs, and gets… more -->
Entrepreneurship Can Save the World, with Mallory Brown
Social entrepreneur Mallory Brown represents a new generation of philanthropy. At age 24, she founded World Clothes Line, an online business that donates one article of clothing for every article sold. Mallory and her numerous success stories are a living testimony that we really can "do well by doing good." As a speaker she takes… more -->
Creating a Hope-Driven Culture with Libby Gill
By Libby Gill
After nearly twenty years in senior leadership roles in communications at media giants Universal, Sony and Turner Broadcasting, Libby is now CEO of executive coaching and consulting firm Libby Gill & Company. A sought-after international speaker, she guides established and emerging leaders to increase passion and productivity in their organizations. I find that organizations often… more -->
Perspectives on Leadership and Entrepreneurship from Ram Charan
By Ram Charan
World-renowned consultant, author and speaker Ram Charan has made an extraordinary life journey, from working in the family shoe shop in a small town in northern India to an engineering degree then a job in Australian mines followed by an MBA and doctorate from Harvard Business School, from where he graduated with high distinction. He… more -->
Key Advice for Entrepreneurs from Kevin Harrington
Kevin Harrington is a self-made millionaire and successful entrepreneur who is better known as one of the "sharks" on the popular TV show Shark Tank. He is recognized as the inventor of the infomercial and is the author of Act Now: How I Turn Ideas into Million-Dollar Products and Pitch Advice from the Man Who… more -->
Tips for Better Business Relationships with Keith Ferrazzi
People want to work with those they like and with those they consider friends. SPEAKING.COM: How can leaders foster organizational transformation through behavior changes? FERRAZZI: It’s about trust and showing your team how they individually benefit from the change. Be the first to exhibit and model the change you want to see. Let them know… more -->
Key Advice for Entrepreneurs from Robin Crow
By Robin Crow
Robin Crow has forged a remarkable career on his journey from RCA recording artist to successful entrepreneur, and has built several world-class businesses from scratch. His company Dark Horse Recording, a four-studio complex and resort has set the gold standard for customer service and excellence in the recording industry. It is home to Faith Hill,… more -->
Interview with Robert Richman: Culture Hacking, Relevancy and Values
Robert Richman is a culture strategist and was the co-creator of Zappos Insights, an innovative program focused on educating companies on the secrets behind Zappos’ amazing employee culture. The big challenge is to develop a culture that is strongly aligned but also has the freedom to be autonomous. SPEAKING.COM: What are some of the main… more -->
Affordable Strategies for Getting More From Every Meeting
From event programming to setup and transportation, meeting professionals have no shortage of concerns that constantly demand their attention. With so much effort routinely poured into crafting compelling programs and delivering powerful experiences for attendees, it’s therefore all-too-easy to overlook opportunities to engage audiences both ahead of and beyond actual day-of activities. Happily, with each… more -->
Speakers / Writers
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Rita Dove was the youngest person and the first African-American to be appointed Consultant in Poetry at the library of Congress. In 1993 she was chosen as Poet Laureate of the United States and in 2004 as Poet Laurea ... more -->
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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE veteran, Kevin Nealon has captured the hearts of millions with his dry wit and amicable personality. With over 35 years of stand-up under his belt, he continues to delight live audiences with
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At the age of thirteen, Ben Casnocha founded the company Comcate, inspired by a school assignment to create a website to help the community. By the age of nineteen, he had a successful company, fourteen employees, and a
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Few speakers have a better claim to be regarded as inspirational than Nicholas Vujicic. Born without arms or legs, he has overcome his disability in the most astonishing ways, setting a true example of inspiring success
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A recent presidential candidate once remarked to Gail Blanke, “What a difference you made… if I'd met you 10 years earlier, I'd be President by now." You may not have presidential ambitions, but if you want to kno ... more -->
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Since 2009, Aaron Beam has impacted the lives of thousands of students and business people with his personal story of how a few poor seemingly minor ethical decisions led him and many of his HealthSouth coworkers down ... more -->
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Actor, improviser, singer and dancer, renowned for his work on television, film and the stage, multi-Emmy winner Wayne Brady is a true Renaissance celebrity of the modern entertainment world.
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One of the very few individuals who have had the extraordinary experience of walking on the surface of the moon, Alan Bean uses the stories of his incredible adventures in space to inspire every member of his audience to
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The most-listened-to woman on political talk radio, Laura Ingraham takes on the hottest topics in news and politics. “The Laura Ingraham Show” is ranked in radio's Top 10, and heard coast-to-coast in 225 markets.
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The best-selling author of The Rise of the Creative Class, social scientist Richard Florida is one of the key forces driving urban regeneration. Renown for his cutting-edge research, he has spent more than a de ... more -->
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Gifted and eloquent, actress Angela Bassett has captivated audiences with her strong performances for decades, building a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most respected actresses for her portrayals of assertive fem ... more -->
