Motivational / Inspirational
Turning Limits into Creative Inspiration with Phil Hansen
By Phil Hansen
When Phil Hansen’s dedication to his art led to permanent nerve damage and a shaking hand, he turned a limitation into a creative catalyst that took his art to new heights. Hansen’s skillful use of unconventional materials – from matches to hamburger grease – has attracted the attention of high-end clients such as Disney, the… more -->
The Fundamentals of Teamwork with Astronaut Mike Mullane
By Mike Mullane
From combat reconnaissance missions over the skies of Vietnam and Space Shuttle missions, to climbing some of the highest peaks around the world, Astronaut Mike Mullane knows what teamwork, leadership and safety are all about. His programs, books and DVDs on these topics have educated, inspired and motivated tens of thousands of people from every… more -->
Decision-Making with Annie Duke
By Annie Duke
Championship poker player, Annie Duke draws from her twenty-year poker career and cognitive psychology studies to teach people how to make smart decisions in high stakes situations. From her PhD studies at the University of Pennsylvania to her rank as one of the top three most successful women in poker history, she has perfected actionable… more -->
How Music Can Boost Corporate Performance with Ben Hines
By Ben Hines
Ben Hines founded Moving Performance in 2009 bringing together his two passions: people development and music. Working with some of the world's leading companies, Ben has used music to help both executive boards and emerging leaders to reflect on their strengths and those of others, to move toward more collaborative and productive outcomes. Prior to… more -->
Happiness and Competitive Advantage with Shawn Achor
By Shawn Achor
Shawn Achor is the winner of over a dozen distinguished teaching awards at Harvard University, where he delivered lectures on positive psychology in the most popular class at Harvard. Shawn has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success. His research on happiness made the cover of Harvard Business… more -->
Broadcasting Happiness with Michelle Gielan
Michelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness and the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research. She is a featured professor in Oprah's happiness course and has partnered with Ariana Huffington to spearhead the Transformative Journalism Movement. ...When we foster an optimistic, resilient mindset,… more -->
Fitness, Nutrition and Life Balance with Gabrielle Reece
Fashion icon, health expert and TV Show Host Gabrielle Reece is an avid proponent of empowering people to take responsibility for their own health. Her commanding presence, passion for healthy living, and fitness expertise makes her a popular public speaker on the subjects of health and wellness. Gabrielle has become a role model to women… more -->
How to Lead an Exceptional Life, with James Mapes
By James Mapes
Author of the acclaimed book Quantum Leap Thinking, James Mapes is the authority on the psychology of applied imagination. Drawing from his unique background in neurology, psychology, philosophy, and theater, James has helped thousands of people reach the next level in their lives with his scientifically based approach to breaking through the mental and emotional… more -->
Avoiding the Complacency Trap
By John Amatt
John Amatt has been called has been called "The World’s Best Adventure Speaker." The veteran mountain climber is Founder & President of One Step Beyond WorldWide, an innovative educational and motivational consultancy. John's mission is to encourage people to push beyond their self-imposed limitations, to be more personally accountable for the results of their own… more -->
Inspiring YOUR Greatness with Debra Searle
By Debra Searle
Debra Searle is an honest, open, warm and funny businesswoman, TV presenter and proud owner of a mental strength and determination that inspires and motivates all who meet her. Debra′s overwhelming positivity and ′go for it′ attitude are contagious, while her modesty is endearing. She regularly delivers both motivational presentations and after dinner speeches using… more -->
Speakers / Writers
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Daniel Yergin was educated at Yale University, where he founded The New Journal, and, as a Marshall Scholar, at Cambridge University where he was awarded his Ph.D. He is widely recognized as one of the most imp ... more -->
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Business strategist, motivational speaker, and innovation expert Erica Dhawan helps businesses decrease friction and increase freedom. A pioneer researcher in the field of "connectional intelligence," she teaches leaders
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The most celebrated journalist of our time, Bob Woodward rewrote the rules of investigative reporting and forever changed the dynamic between the American people and their national government. His in-depth coverage of ... more -->
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A passionate believer in equality, as befits a biracial, bicultural and bilingual citizen of the world, Dr. Samuel Betances challenges his audiences to embrace diversity and to work as a team for a better future. His ... more -->
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A recognized leader in healthcare innovation, Dr. Victor J. Dzau has been involved in many important medical breakthroughs as a pioneer of the discipline of vascular medicine. He is the eighth president of the Institu ... more -->
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Andres Oppenheimer is a CNN political analyst and syndicated columnist for The Miami Herald. He is an internationally known authority on Latin American affairs, economic development, and the region’s history an
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Formerly a broadcast journalist, Connie Dieken brings the insights from her bestsellers Talk Less, Say More and Become the Real Deal to thought leadership presentations assisting executives to develop pr ... more -->
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When veteran astronaut Ron Garan blasted up into space, his perspective of humanity and all the problems we face changed forever. During his 178 days in orbit and 27 hours and 3 minutes of EVA during four spacewalks, ... more -->
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Valorie Burton is dedicated to helping individuals succeed, even in the face of challenges.
Ms. Burton has been called one of the top 100 thought leaders in the field of personal development and has written ... more -->
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Ranked among the world’s top 25 consultants by Consulting magazine, Dr. Stefan Larsson is the global leader of The Boston Consulting Group’s health care payers and providers sector. His research focuses on the
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