Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author, and philanthropist, who founded Soledad O’Brien Productions, a multi-platform media production company dedicated to telling empowering and authentic stories on a range of social issues. She anchors and produces the Hearst TV political magazine program "Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien" and is a correspondent for HBO Real Sports. Soledad is also a thought leader, with over 1.3 million Twitter followers, who has a

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, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplaces for Women list, the Best Workplaces for Diversity list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place To Work® as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years

An educator, speaker, author and consultant, Stephen Harvill, founder of Creative Ventures, has developed dynamic approaches to the learning process.  A leading strategic thinker and consultant to Fortune 500 companies, Steve uses a distinctive holistic approach that integrates multimedia deliver with group participatory techniques to bring his cutting-edge ideas to life. A scientist by education, Steve brings a unique perspective to his research, programs and writings. Steve is the author

Called “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky helps meeting planners enlighten, engage, and excite their audiences with proven strategies to manage change in the future of work, on topics ranging from hybrid work to Generative AI. He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts. Dr. Gleb authored seven books in total, and his newest best-selling book is ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators. His previous best-seller is Returning

Jackie Pelland, co-founder of Slingshot25, is a sought-after speaker who delivers high-impact keynotes and breakout sessions at conferences and leadership events across industries. With 25 years of experience in corporate learning and development roles in both telecom and aerospace, Jackie knows how to navigate the complexities of modern business—and she brings that expertise to every stage she steps on. Jackie’s speaking style is energetic, relatable, and refreshingly authentic. Her sessions blend

Courtney Smock is a powerhouse speaker with 20 years of experience in change management and coaching, making her a sought-after presenter for leaders looking to solve big challenges. Known for her engaging and humorous “keep it real” style, Courtney captivates audiences by breaking down complex issues into actionable insights. As the creator of Slingshot25’s change model and Navigating Change Masterclass, she’s designed strategies that help leaders, change managers, and HR professionals influence

Jerrid Sebesta is the creator of Life-Undeferred and Amazon best-selling author of "Life-Undeferred: How to Unlock the Dream Life Already Inside and Discover the Bold, Exciting You." A dynamic keynote speaker who has inspired audiences at companies like Target, IBM, and Caribou Coffee, Jerrid combines his 12 years of experience as an award-winning TV meteorologist with his passion for personal transformation to help others discover their full potential. Through speaking, writing, and coaching,

Rachel Mae Eslick is a high-energy keynote speaker and founder of Mae We All: Growth & Development, where she helps people and teams reconnect with who they are so they can show up powerfully—in work and in life. Her message is simple but transformational: stop striving to be your “best” self, and start living as your favorite self—the version of you that’s authentic, aligned, and energized. Raised on a dairy farm as one of seven kids, Rachel learned early the value of community, hard work,

Brian Kight is the founder of DIGNVS, LLC and the author of DailyDiscipline.com, a daily memo on personal discipline with over 64,536 subscribers. His mission is to help people build the discipline they need to achieve their goals as quickly and reliably as possible. An entrepreneur, speaker, and advisor, Brian works with businesses, sports teams, and schools to raise leadership standards, create disciplined cultures, and align behavior to produce meaningful results. With 20 years of experience,

Nikki Greenberg is a world-leading futurist and innovation strategist, focused on preparing organizations for a tech-enabled future. She helps leaders reimagine their businesses to bring them into alignment with the increasingly digitized way that people live, work and communicate today.  She has held leadership positions with Fortune 500’s, and most recently served as the Head of Technology Strategy for Real Estate at QIC, an Australian investment manager with a $70 Billion portfolio of

Raised in a small town in southern Indiana, Bryan Neale learned early that the key to life is dreaming big and taking bold action. His lifelong passion for creating meaningful experiences and inspiring others to do the same fuels his work today as a dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and NFL referee #92. He’s the founder of Blind Zebra Consulting, creator of the Blind Zebra Sales Operating System™, and co-host of the Advanced Selling Podcast—the longest-running sales training podcast in the

Jack is a leadership, teamwork, human performance, process improvement and safety expert whose years of expertise inspired him to found Flight Level Solutions, Inc. Now Jack has successfully adapted the same peak human performance skills that made him successful flying combat missions in the F/A-18 Hornet, to training companies striving to perform at Top Gun levels. He served as a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier-based F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter pilot, instructor pilot, landing signal officer, quality

Dr. Barry P. Chaiken, MD, MPH, is a distinguished figure at the intersection of healthcare innovation and technology, with over 25 years dedicated to advancing healthcare information technology, clinical transformation, and the strategic use of data to enhance patient safety and healthcare outcomes. As a pioneering physician innovator and a leading expert in artificial intelligence in healthcare, Dr. Chaiken's contributions have significantly influenced the integration of technology in healthcare,

Juan Bendana is a highly sought-after speaker, entrepreneur, and coach to top CEO’s, Olympians, Actors and Fortune 500 Leaders. He started his first leadership development company over a decade ago, where Juan and his team constructed bespoke programming for category leading companies such as Disney, American Express & Zillow. Juan is the author of The Confidence Cycle (Penguin Random House, 2025). Based on his research of over 250,000 leaders at institutions such as Oxford, Penn State and the

Chris Dyer is a recognized company culture and remote work expert. As a former CEO managing thousands of people, his companies consistently were named a best place to work. They have also been named a fastest growing company by Inc Magazine 5 times. Chris routinely consults and speaks, and Inc Magazine ranked him as the #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture. He has three bestselling books The Power of Company Culture and Remote Work, and has been named #5 on the Leadershum Power List, a Top 50 Voice