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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Leading innovator and futurist, Rowan Gibson is widely regarded as one of the most important business innovation thought leaders in the world. Among the labels given him by the media are “Mr. Innovation" and “a gu ... more -->
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Executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group and director of its research team, Dr. Mark Mobius is a globalization expert with particular expertise in investing and doing business with China.
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Recently nominated as one of the Top 30 Management Gurus in the World, Dr. Nick Bontis is renowned for his expertise in corporate team building and the management of intellectual capital. For over two decades he has b ... more -->
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Award-winning journalist and breast cancer survivor, Joan Lunden has been one of the nation’s most trusted voices and personalities for over 30 years. The author of 8 books, the former Good Morning America anch
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A world expert in economics, finance and global affairs as well as innovation and social issues, Ian Goldin is currently Director of the Oxford Martin School at Oxford University, as well as being a Professorial Fello ... more -->
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Described by The Daily Telegraph as “America's most influential trend spotter," Michael Tchong has been at the forefront of internet, social media and computer innovation throughout his career. His start-up c ... more -->
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Professor Muhammad Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his revolutionary work in establishing the Grameen Movement; this movement, based on micro-finance for the rural poor, combines capitalism and social
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Mechanical engineer and television personality Bill Nye got a generation of Americans hooked on science. A master of “edutainment”, Nye became a household name in the 1990s thanks to his fast-paced PBS children’s
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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 -->
