Communication

Effective business communication is essential for success and growth. Companies with good communication practices are more likely to outperform their competitors. Whether you are looking to improve customer satisfaction and retention, or employee engagement and productivity, our speakers can help you determine which strategy works best for your business. Contact us at Gravity Speakers to book your next communications expert.

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Mike Abrashoff
Mike
Abrashoff
Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author, It’s Your Ship

Mike Abrashoff was the most-junior officer in the Pacific Fleet when he took command of the near-worst performing ship. Twelve months later, the USS Benfold was the best ship in the entire Navy – using the same crew. The story of that stunning transformation has lessons for every organization: leadership matters – and culture is everything.

Mike Abrashoff
Diane Allen
Diane
Allen
Award-Winning International Flow State Speaker, Peak Performance Expert, TEDx Speaker, Thought Leader, Violinist

Flow State Speaker & Violinist Diane Allen is an Award-Winning International Speaker, Peak Performance Expert, and thought leader who speaks on increasing the meaning, joy, and fulfillment in one’s work and life by accessing the flow state. Diane is best known for her experiential Keynotes, Training, and Coaching programs that go Beyond Engagement™. Her three-step Flow Strategy™ system empowers people to get into their flow state, be in their genius, and love their job & life.

Diane Allen
Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals
Allers
Advocate, Award-Winning Journalist, Author

Kimberly Seals Allers is an award-winning journalist, author of five books, international speaker, strategist, and advocate for maternal and infant health. A former senior editor at Essence and writer at Fortune magazine, Kimberly is a leading commentator on birth, breastfeeding and motherhood and the intersection of race, policy, and culture.

Kimberly Seals Allers
Shari Alyse
Shari
Alyse
Host & Executive Producer of Good Morning Joy, 2x TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, Media Consultant

Shari Alyse, known as America’s Joy Magnet, is a 2x TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and host of the top-rated TV talk show Good Morning Joy. With two decades in entertainment and wellness, she fearlessly champions joy after overcoming adversity. She shares her story through inspiring keynotes and guides others on their transformative journey. Featured on major networks and in top publications, Shari's mission is to ignite joy and connection worldwide.

Shari Alyse
Sekou Andrews
Sekou
Andrews
CEO of SekouWorld, GRAMMY-Nominated Artist, Award-winning Innovation & Inspiration Expert, Internationally Acclaimed Spoken Word Artist, Playwright, Actor

Sekou Andrews is a dynamic spoken word poet and CEO of SekouWorld, Inc. His innovative "poetic voice" seamlessly melds inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry, making him a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies and global brands like Google, Nike, and Paypal. With two National Poetry Slam championships and a GRAMMY nomination, Sekou is a fearless disruptor of the speaking industry and a coach to leaders seeking to become more dynamic communicators.

Sekou Andrews
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
Vernice "FlyGirl"
Armour
America's First Black Female Combat Pilot, Former Marine & Cop, Entrepreneur, Author, Zero To Breakthrough, and Consultant to Business

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour is America's first Black female combat pilot, a diversity liaison officer, entrepreneur, and author. As a top keynote speaker and consultant, she helps individuals and organizations achieve breakthrough results using her "Zero to Breakthrough" success model. Vernice is also a member of the Forbes School of Business & Technology Board of Advisors and COMCAST/ NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council. Her story has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, and Oprah Winfrey.

Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
David Avrin
David
Avrin
Keynote Speaker, Customer Experience & Marketing Expert

One of the most in-demand and charismatic Customer Experience speakers and consultants in the world today, David Avrin, CSP, GSF has shared his content-rich, very entertaining and actionable presentations with enthusiastic audiences and organizations across North America and around the world. Recent presentations include Singapore, Bangkok, Melbourne, Brisbane, Antwerp, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Mumbai, Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, Manila, Rotterdam, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, London, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Johannesburg, and Dubai. David helps organizations better understand and serve their changing customers and clients to help future-proof their businesses by becoming ridiculously easy to do business with.

David Avrin
Brian Banmiller
Brian
Banmiller
National Broadcast Journalist, Host of “Banmiller on Business”

Brian Banmiller is a national business journalist and public speaker who has spent more than 40 years in the news industry, covering business, politics and the economy on television, radio and in print. Currently, his “Banmiller on Business” reports and speeches are delivered to an audience of millions nationwide.

Brian Banmiller
Bill Benjamin
Bill
Benjamin
Emotional Intelligence, Performance and Leadership Expert

Bill Benjamin is an expert in Emotional Intelligence, Performance, and Leadership with advanced degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science and 25 years of business experience. He shares his early career struggles with leadership under pressure and teaches practical techniques for improvement. As a partner at the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP), Bill contributes to creating high-performance, high-accountability cultures through the Last 8% Culture System. His scientific approach and dynamic style resonate with analytical audiences like surgeons, U.S. Marines, and NASA engineers, making him a sought-after speaker.

Bill Benjamin
Hilary Blair
Hilary
Blair
Co-founder and CEO of ARTiculate: Real & Clear, Author, Leadership Coach, Communication Expert

Hilary Blair, CEO of ARTiculate: Real&Clear, is a keynote speaker and a champion of human connection. Her expertise lies in communication excellence, self-awareness, and building confidence in leaders and teams. With a background in stage, film, and voice acting, she brings a unique blend of skills to her coaching and speaking engagements. Hilary has worked with renowned businesses globally, providing interactive, practical, and customizable solutions that invigorate communication skills for today's workforce.

Hilary Blair
Scott Bloom
Scott
Bloom
Comedic Keynote Speaker, Professional Emcee, Podcaster, Author

Veteran comedian, television personality and highly-respected professional emcee and keynote speaker, Scott has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor having hosted hundreds of events over two decades for companies such as FedEx, Ford, IBM, MetLife, PepsiCo, Pfizer and Verizon.

Scott Bloom
Rich Bracken
Rich
Bracken
Internationally Acclaimed Thought Leader and Emotional Intelligence Expert, Host & Emcee, DJ

Rich Bracken is an internationally acclaimed thought leader, a keynote speaker on emotional intelligence, a dynamic storyteller, and a consultant with 20+ years of experience in leadership and employee engagement. He inspires positive change through data, emotion, and case studies. With expertise in sales, marketing, and client service, Rich delivers empowering speeches worldwide. He has served Fortune 100 clients and featured in major media outlets. Renowned as a prominent keynote speaker.

Rich Bracken
Jessica Brown
Jessica
Brown
Design Leader, Staff Product Designer at Faire, Former Director of UX at VICE

Jessica Brown is staff product designer at Faire. She previously led design and user research teams at Vice Media and Rent the Runway. Fascinated by the co-evolution of culture and technology, she loves leading teams to find simple design solutions to complex problems. Jessica speaks on executing redesigns at scale and common philosophies and practices guiding creative people of all disciplines. She has established design and research practices that brought users’ stories to the heart of the product.

Jessica Brown
Tucker Bryant
Tucker
Bryant
Poet & Innovation Keynote Speaker

What Tucker Bryant learned during a decade spent between Stanford and Google surprised him: even people on the cutting edge of innovation often struggle to take risks. The truth is that we all want to step out of our comfort zones, but we also have comforts so deep-seated that we aren’t aware they even exist. And our instinct to protect that unconscious comfort suffocates our creativity, disengages us from our work, and stunts our ability to lead.

Tucker Bryant
Chris Burry
Chris
Burry
Co-CEO of US Market Access & A3 Global Collider

Chris is a serial entrepreneur with global experience. Since 2010, he has focused on bringing the lessons of Silicon Valley to entrepreneurs around the world.  He is the co-founder of the US Market Access Center and the A3 Global Collider.  Through USMAC, Chris has trained and mentored more than 1,000 startups from 25+ countries.

Chris Burry
Madison Butler
Madison
Butler
Redefining Workplaces with Healed Leadership & Human-Centered Innovation, HR Change Maker

Madison Butler is a Black, queer woman, and a survivor. Her work is focused around designing spaces and creating scalable strategies to achieve psychological safety. An outspoken advocate for mental health, she is passionate about facilitating hard conversations through storytelling, data, and tough empathy, removing stigma around trauma, and advisor for being “human at work”.

Madison Butler
Paula Caligiuri
Paula
Caligiuri
Communication, Teamwork, and Cultural Agility Expert, Founder and CEO of Skiilify, Author

Paula Caligiuri is the founder & CEO of Skiilify and a renowed work psychologist dedicated to helping companies, teams, and professionals become effective in today's multicultural environment. As a Distinguished Professor of International Business, she shares her expertise through books, research articles, and podcasts. Paula's work influences multicultural effectiveness, global leadership development, and cultural agility. Paula holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and is a Fellow of SIOP and AIB.

Paula Caligiuri
Kelly Campbell
Kelly
Campbell
Trauma-informed Leadership Expert, Author, Founder of Consciousness Leaders

A Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach to self-aware visionaries, Kelly L. Campbell’s work exists at the cross section of trauma integration and conscious leadership. They are an inspiring keynote speaker and host a popular podcast on conscious leadership. Kelly writes for Entrepreneur, has written for Forbes, and has been featured in Woman Entrepreneur and The Startup on Medium.

Kelly Campbell
Colette Carlson
Colette
Carlson
Business Communication & Human Behavior Expert, Hall of Fame Speaker, Author

Colette Carlson is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), an inductee into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, and a top human behavior keynote speaker. With over 20 years of experience, she helps individuals make positive and lasting changes by teaching them the psychology, mindset, and skills required for success. Her personalized keynote programs focus on the power of connected conversations, using engaging content and humor. Colette's trusted clients include Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, and the US Government.

Colette Carlson
Kelly Charles-Collins
Kelly
Charles-Collins
Award-Winning TEDx Speaker, Bankable Brand Strategist, Author, Mentor

Kelly Charles-Collins, is a Keynote & Award-Winning TEDx Speaker, Speaker Mentor, Retired Law Partner & Trial Attorney, and Author. She’s sought-after authority specializing in courageous conversations, unconscious bias, and bystander intervention. As a transformative keynote speaker and mentor, Kelly has been featured in some of the biggest media publications and outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, Time.com, Forbes, Fast Company, Authority Magazine, Women’s Wear Daily, Thrive Global and more.

Kelly Charles-Collins
Vish Chatterji
Vish
Chatterji
Executive Coach, Author and Yogi

Vish Chatterji is an accomplished business leader turned executive coach with a twenty-year business track record spanning multiple industries. In parallel, he has studied and practiced yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda (mind-body medicine). Vish coaches business leaders enabling more of their greatness to show up at work.

Vish Chatterji
Angela Chee
Angela
Chee
Media/Communication Coach, TV Host and Former News Anchor/Reporter

Angela Chee is a media expert, speaker, and coach who helps leaders and changemakers build strong, authentic communication skills. Drawing from her background in television, she teaches clients to refine their on-camera presence and connect with audiences effectively. Through her YOU, Amplified!® program and The Power of The Only podcast, Angela empowers individuals to embrace their voice, overcome limitations, and amplify their influence in their industries.

Angela Chee
Kwame Christian
Kwame
Christian
Top Negotiation Expert, Fortune 500 Trainer/Coach, Two-Time Bestselling Author, Forbes Contributor, and Host of Negotiate Anything, the World’s #1 Negotiation Podcast

Bestselling author Kwame Christian and host of Negotiate Anything,  the world’s  #1 podcast on the subject, sees negotiation as an invaluable life philosophy that will build stronger relationships, teams, and leaders, promote cultural harmony and empathy,  and foster more productive and inclusive workplaces. His highly interactive talks provide practical tools that have helped countless individuals and organizations overcome the fear, anxiety and emotion associated with negotiation.

Kwame Christian
Jeff Civillico
Jeff
Civillico
Las Vegas Headliner, Hall Of Fame Speaker, Philanthropist

From a 10-year-old kid doing shows in the kitchen for his “Gram” to becoming a 3-time “Best of Las Vegas” winner, Jeff Civillico has always had a heart to connect with people. He wants to make you laugh, to make you smile, to make you cheer! Jeff wants you to leave lighter and brighter, taking a ripple of happiness with you. Jeff’s genuine love for performing, his business savvy and his signature grit proved to be a winning combination— heralded as the youngest Producer/Headliner in Las Vegas, named “Entertainer of the Year” and voted “Best of Las Vegas” 3 years in a row.

Jeff Civillico
Chris Clews
Chris
Clews
Speaker, Author, Film/Stage Consultant, and '80s Pop Culture Guy

Chris Clews combines 22 years of marketing experience in a variety of industries with global brands and ad agencies with his unmatched passion for all things 80s to bring a fun, informative and unique presentation to your group.

Chris Clews
Heidi Connal
Heidi
Connal
Emotional Intelligence Expert, Executive Coach, and Leadership Developer

Heidi Connal is a seasoned technology executive with over twenty years of experience building collaborative, compassionate, and high performing individuals and teams. She works with visionary leaders to identify new opportunities within themselves for growth, learning, and contributions. Her techniques cultivate emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and courageous introspection.

Heidi Connal
Heather J. Crider
Heather J.
Crider
NeuroPerformance Coach, Empowerment Specialist, Peak Performance Expert, Podcast Host, Author

Heather J Crider is a certified neuroperformance coach and leading expert in high-performance growth and thought transformation. She empowers overwhelmed professionals to beat burnout, unleash brain-powered breakthroughs, and unlock unstoppable performance and boundless energy. Heather combines deep financial expertise with neuroscience insights to drive transformative results. She also hosts the Go Reflect Yourself Podcast and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Brainz Magazine, and Thrive Global.

Heather J. Crider
Tania Desa
Tania
Desa
Inspiring Change Through Leadership and Workplace Inclusion

Tania Desa, CEO of Desa Global Leadership Inc., is a renowned keynote speaker specializing in workplace inclusion and leadership empowerment. With experience in over 87 countries and collaborations with global brands like Google and American Express, she empowers leaders to build diverse, high-performing teams and foster cultures of belonging. Tania's mission is to inspire inclusive leadership that transforms workplaces worldwide.

Tania Desa
Erica Dhawan
Erica
Dhawan
Leading Authority on 21st Century Teamwork, Collaboration, and Innovation. WSJ Bestselling Author and Ranked #1 of Top Women Keynote Speakers

Erica Dhawan is the world’s leading authority on 21st-century Collaboration and Connectional Intelligence. She challenges audiences and organizations to innovate faster and further, together. Her newest book – Digital Bod Language – decodes the new signals and cues of effective collaboration and teamwork in a digital-first human workplace.

Erica Dhawan
Melinda Briana Epler
Melinda Briana
Epler
Founder & CEO of Empovia, Author on Allyship

Melinda Briana Epler has over 25 years of experience developing business innovation and inclusion strategies for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and global NGOs. As CEO of Empovia, Melinda works with the tech industry to solve diversity and inclusion together. Using her background in storytelling and large-scale culture change, she is a strategic advisor for tech companies, tech hubs, and governments around the world.

Melinda Briana Epler
Mike Evans
Mike
Evans
Award Winning Author and Speaker

Mike has developed a unique perspective from 20+ years working alongside world-renowned thought leaders. He is a leading authority on unleashing personal and organizational accountability. Clients rely upon Mike’s solutions to accelerate change, shape their optimal culture, flawlessly execute key strategies, ignite leadership capacity at all Levels, amplify employee engagement, and cultivate peak performance.

Mike Evans
Diane Flynn
Diane
Flynn
Leadership Coach, Entrepreneur, Author

Diane Flynn, an entrepreneur, author, and coach, stands out as a speaker for her deeply personal and transformative approach to empowering leaders. She shares invaluable insights cultivated through her journeys at Stanford, HBS, and as a successful business executive and entrepreneur. With an unwavering passion for nurturing strong leadership skills, particularly among women, Diane's compelling narrative resonates on many levels. Her two acclaimed books and best-selling Udemy course on Growth Mindset, which boasts over 60,000 students, underscore her ability to connect with diverse audiences and effect positive change.

Diane Flynn
Jen Fry
Jen
Fry
Sports Geographer, Tech Founder, Sought-After Speaker and Educator, Founder & CEO of JenFryTalks and Hyreable

Dr. Jen Fry (she/her) is a Sports Geographer, tech founder, and sought-after speaker and educator. She owns JenFryTalks, a social justice education firm that explores the intersection of conflict and DEI. Jen facilitates conversation and skill-building with organizations, leadership and C-suite groups, small and large teams, affinity groups, and more. She advises on best practices that create more equitable organizations, communities, and teams, where each person feels a sense of belonging.

Jen Fry
Danny Goldberg
Danny
Goldberg
Workplace Culture Expert & Keynote Speaker

Workplace Culture Expert, acclaimed speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur Danny Goldberg helps organizations tackle today’s most urgent workplace challenges. Specializing in building engaged, committed, and burnout-free teams, Danny empowers leaders to foster cultures of connection, belonging, and care.

Danny Goldberg
Kurdt Greenwood
Kurdt
Greenwood
Naturalist, Animal Communicator & Conservationist; Advocate for Wildlife Conservation & Environmental Education

Kurdt Greenwood is a young, dynamic naturalist and animal communicator whose passion for wildlife knows no bounds. From the tender age of four, Kurdt has been captivated by the world of deadly creatures, nurturing an enthusiasm that is both infectious and awe-inspiring. His early fascination with these formidable animals has blossomed into a lifelong commitment to understanding and protecting the natural world, positioning him as a unique and compelling voice in the field of wildlife conservation.

Kurdt Greenwood
Pinquelton Group
Pinquelton
Group
Collaboration, Ideation and Storytelling with a Colorful Twist

Pinquelton Group was founded by Andy Eninger and John Loos, two learning designers & facilitators who are partners in business, comedy and life (yep, we’re married, which is why we often dress alike.) What started 10 years ago as a critically acclaimed sketch and improv comedy duo called Pinque Pony has evolved into a dynamic employee development business that marries our unique comedic perspective and sense of play with our 25+ years of combined corporate facilitation experience. We also proudly resource a deep well of experienced talent with similarly unique corporate learning perspectives to deliver memorable, fun and discovery-filled ideation, collaboration and storytelling experiences.

Pinquelton Group
Phil Gwoke
Phil
Gwoke
Internationally Recognized Speaker, Generational Expert

As an internationally recognized speaker, Phil has shared his wisdom and inspired audiences in 40 different states and four continents to over 100,000 people. He is a firm believer that with the proper motivation, training, and support system, members of any generation can become capable of remarkable accomplishments.

Phil Gwoke
Melissa Harrison
Melissa
Harrison
Speaker, Trainer, Marketing Consultant, Business Strategist

Melissa Harrison is the CEO and founder of Allée Creative, strategic content and experiential marketing agency in the Twin Cities. Melissa is a four-time recipient of the Hermes Creative Award and a nationally recognized speaker. In 2015, she was named one of 100 women to watch in the U.S. as part of the Inspirational Woman Project

Melissa Harrison
Roger Haskett
Roger
Haskett
Engagement Expert, Author

Roger Haskett helps to make meetings, organizations, and individuals be more engaging. In his award winning career as a speaker, actor, emcee and entrepreneur, Roger developed a unique formula for maximizing audience engagement and influencing employees, members, participants, and everyone he meets to be more engaged and authentic individuals.

Roger Haskett
Shane Michael Hatton
Shane Michael
Hatton
Global Expert on Leadership and Culture, Forbes Global Coaches Council Member, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach

Shane Michael Hatton is a 2x Author and global expert on Leadership, Communication, and Team Culture with over a decade of experience developing remarkable leaders, teams, and cultures. Blending business experience with psychology, Shane's passion lies in empowering leaders to communicate, connect, and collaborate effectively. His insights, featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, The Australian, HRD, CEO World, and more, focus on strategic influence and succession planning.

Shane Michael Hatton
Troy Hazard
Troy
Hazard
Franchise Expert, TV Host, Global Business Leader

The entrepreneurial genius, Troy Hazard, has founded and nurtured twelve businesses over two decades, has turned around businesses that were making enormous losses, and has consulted to countless successful companies including Goodyear, Baskin Robbins, Subway, Fisher & Paykel and many more.

Troy Hazard
Tim Hines
Tim
Hines
Global Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcaster, FCMO

As a speaker, author, and consultant, Tim Hines is someone you must know. He has in-depth marketing knowledge that can help you and your organization become widely known. He is excellent at conveying concepts that bring instant value, are easy to implement, and help audience members take profitable action. Tim offers dynamic presentations where lightbulbs go off and members get into action.

Tim Hines
Mazin Jamal
Mazin
Jamal
Founder & Executive Director at Holistic Underground

Mazin Jamal is the founder of Holistic Underground: a leadership & organizational development agency for social movements & businesses. He honed his craft working with leaders and teams around the world. He has coached, consulted, and presented for executive leaders and teams from Apple, Google, Postmates, Atlassian, and more. He is also the creator of the PurposePlace™ Methodology.

Mazin Jamal
Jia Jiang
Jia
Jiang
Leading Authority on Rejection and its Role in the Pursuit of Happiness, Entrepreneur & Author

Jia Jiang, the world’s leading expert on rejection, rose to fame with his popular TED Talk What I Learned from 100 Days of Rejection, inspiring his bestselling book Rejection Proof. Known for empowering confidence and resilience, Jia helps people overcome rejection fears and live bolder lives. His upcoming book, The One Action Goal, introduces his breakthrough system for achieving big goals through focused action. A former teenage exchange student turned entrepreneur and personal development guru, Jia has captivated Fortune 500 audiences like Google, Dell, and Visa, receiving rave reviews for his transformative impact.

Jia Jiang
Michelle Anne Johnson
Michelle Anne
Johnson
Expert In Personal Power and Influence, Executive Coach and Consultant, Former Hollywood Actress, Facilitator Of Authentic, Confident, And Purposeful Leadership

Michelle Anne Johnson is a speaker, coach, consultant, and former Hollywood actress who helps individuals unlock their personal power through authenticity, confidence, and purpose. With a BA in Psychology and an MBA, she has starred in over 30 top television shows, including Friends and NCIS. Michelle has worked with Fortune 500 companies, teaching teams to communicate with presence and cultivate leadership skills. Her dynamic keynotes focus on cultivating confidence, authenticity, and purposeful leadership in the corporate world.

Michelle Anne Johnson
Maral Kalajian
Maral
Kalajian
CMO of Watty, Self-Made Marketer, Influencer

Maral, also known as, ‘Maral from Twitter’, ‘Powerhouse’, ‘energy pack’ or ‘Curly’ is one of the most familiar faces in the Nordic tech scene. Maral is the CMO at Watty, one of the hottest startups in Europe. She is also the co-founder of Peppy Pals, an active ambassador for diversity in tech. Former StartupGrind chapter director and SUP46 Femtech co-organizer.

Maral Kalajian
Dave Kerpen
Dave
Kerpen
Co-Founder & CEO of Apprentice and Remembering Live, Bestselling Author, Serial Entrepreneur

Dave is a serial entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, Co-Founder & CEO of both Apprentice and Remembering Live. He is also the Executive Chairman of Florence Health. Previously in his career, Dave was the Founder and Chairman of Likeable Local, as well as the chairman and co-founder of Likeable Media.

Dave Kerpen
Barbara Khozam
Barbara
Khozam
Customer Service Speaker, Trainer, Author, Consultant

Barbara Khozam is known around the world for her impactful, high-energy delivery, outrageous wit, and ability to connect with her audience. Barbara has spoken more than 1,700 times to more than 75,000 people in 12 countries about customer service, leadership, motivation, and communication.

Barbara Khozam
Peggy Klaus
Peggy
Klaus
Celebrated Coach, Speaker, and Author Revolutionizing Communication and Leadership

You may have seen Peggy Klaus on national news or popular morning shows. Perhaps you’ve read her advice columns in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Harvard Business Review, and O Magazine. As one of America’s most sought-after communication and leadership experts, Peggy has spent more than two decades helping thousands of professionals from Fortune 500’s, mid-size companies and start-ups succeed in their jobs. She has also dedicated much of her work to the empowerment of women of all ages.

Peggy Klaus
Jeremie Kubicek
Jeremie
Kubicek
Relational Intelligence Expert, Author, Speaker

Jeremie Kubicek, an experienced keynote speaker and author, is a relational intelligence expert dedicated to helping teams lead themselves by fostering self-awareness.

Jeremie Kubicek
Victoria Labalme
Victoria
Labalme
Internationally Acclaimed Inspirational Performing Artist

With over 20 years in the Performing Arts - from Broadway to comedy clubs to high-profile television to commercials including a Super Bowl spot - Victoria Labalme helps people perform at their highest levels by awakening their hidden genius.

Victoria Labalme
Lynne Lancaster
Lynne
Lancaster
Generation Expert, Co-founder of BridgeWorks, Best Selling Author, Communication Guru, Management Consultant

Lynne Lancaster is a highly sought-after generational expert and keynote speaker who has dedicated her career to bridging the generational divide. With her original research, insights, humor, and practical tips, she helps organizations understand how to lead, manage, market, and communicate effectively in a multi-generational world. Lynne is a co-author of the best-seller "When Generations Collide".

Lynne Lancaster
Jones Loflin
Jones
Loflin
Internationally Recognized Speaker, Author, Corporate Trainer

Jones Loflin equips individuals and organizations with real tools to conquer today’s tsunami of work and life challenges. Jones’ innovative solutions on leadership, change, and time management has attracted the attention of organizations around the world.

Jones Loflin
Chaunte Lowe
Chaunte
Lowe
4-Time Olympian; Author; TEDx Speaker; Breast Cancer Thriver

Chaunté Lowe is the story of determination, perseverance, and strength. Not only is Lowe a mother of 3, a wife, and a business owner; she is also a professional athlete, an American Record Holder, a 4-time Olympian, a 3-Time World Championship medalist, and 12 times US National Champion. She has been in high demand since she decided to train for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics while undergoing chemotherapy and a double mastectomy for breast cancer.

Chaunte Lowe
Matthew Luhn
Matthew
Luhn
Top Creativity Keynote Speaker, Award Winning Filmmaker, Director, Former Lead Storyteller and Animator at Pixar Studios

Matthew Luhn is an accomplished storyteller, instructor, motivational keynote speaker, and story consultant, with over 20 years’ experience creating stories and characters at Pixar Animation Studios. Alongside his story work in Hollywood, Matthew works with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals how to craft and tell stories that bridge the gap between business and heart to build stronger brands and business communication.

Matthew Luhn
Doug Manuel
Doug
Manuel
Oprah-Approved Expert in Belonging & Collaboration, Champion of Human Connection, Acclaimed Documentary Producer, TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Musician

Doug Manuel is a keynote speaker and performer who specializes in purpose-driven engagement, authentic collaboration, and fostering human connection. For over 30 years, he’s delivered dynamic in-person and virtual programs for Fortune 500 companies and top business schools worldwide. His impressive client list includes Harvard Business School, The World Economic Forum, LVMH, Google, Oprah, and many others.

Doug Manuel
Leslie Maxie
Leslie
Maxie
Founder of Maxie Media Group, 1988 US Olympian, Entrepreneur, Strategist, Journalist, Host/MC, Media Trainer & Influencer

Renowned 1988 US Olympian and media trailblazer, Leslie Maxie, shares her extraordinary life journey with global audiences. From her early days as a 15-year-old speaker addressing 15,000 people to her extensive media career with ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC, CBS, and more, Leslie crafts impactful speeches. Through captivating stories, she provokes thought, inspires action, and leaves a lasting impression, connecting deeply with the hearts and minds of her listeners.

Leslie Maxie
Sarita Maybin
Sarita
Maybin
Communication Expert, TEDx Speaker, Author, and Former University Dean

Sarita Maybin is a communication expert, author, TEDx speaker, and international keynote speaker with more than 20 years of experience providing audiences with strategies to stay positive, constructively confront tough communication situations, and work together better.

Sarita Maybin
Heather McGowan
Heather
McGowan
Future-of-Work Strategic Consultant & Speaker

Future-of-work strategist Heather E. McGowan helps leaders prepare their people and organizations for the Augmented Era– where the greatest competitive advantage comes from optimizing human performance. As a keynote speaker, Heather gives lucidity to complex topics through her research rich, graphic frameworks, and powerful metaphors. LinkedIn ranked her as its #1 global voice for education and was listed as one of the Top 50 Female Futurists in Forbes. NYT columnist Thomas Friedman describes her as “the oasis” when it comes to insights into the future of work. McGowan is the coauthor of The Adaptation Advantage (April 2020) and the Empathy Advantage (March 2023).

Heather McGowan
Brad Montgomery
Brad
Montgomery
The People Side of Performance, Motivational Speaker, Certified Speaking Professional

Brad Montgomery teaches people how to use happiness to boost productivity, creativity, innovation, and profits. He specializes in using humor, interactivity, music, and visuals to ignite audiences so that they can use happiness as a tool to improve their lives and their jobs.

Brad Montgomery
Richard Mulholland
Richard
Mulholland
Founder & CEO of Missing Link; Thought Leader in Leadership, AI, Resilience & Sales

Having spoken in over 40 countries on six continents, rock and roll roadie turned entrepreneur Rich Mulholland knows first-hand the impact that eloquent and persuasive leadership can make. That’s why he and his team work with executives and speakers around the world, helping them be more confident, more compelling, and more authoritative. He’s the founder of persuasion powerhouse Missing Link and has written three books; Legacide, Boredom Slayer, and his latest; Here Be Dragons.

Richard Mulholland
Julian Newman
Julian
Newman
Founder and CEO of Culture Creative, Anthem Award Winning Diversity & Inclusion Leader, Author

Julian Newman is the founder and CEO of Culture Creative, an international award-winning leadership development and diversity & inclusion consulting firm. Julian is a certified and Anthem Award-winning Diversity & Inclusion leader based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a cultural intelligence strategist, author, and motivational speaker, Julian has spoken to more than 100,000 people nationally and internationally during the past 20 years.

Julian Newman
Akua Nyame-Mensah
Akua
Nyame-Mensah
ICF-Certified Executive coach, Leadership & Culture Advisor, Team Builder, Facilitator, Founder of ANM & Company

Akua Nyame-Mensah is the founder of ANM & Company which exists to build better leaders. Akua is an ICF-certified executive coach, leadership & culture advisor, team builder, Facilitator, and podcast host of Open Door Conversations. She worked, consulted in, and visited over 30 countries worldwide. With extensive international experience, including a pioneering role at Jumia Group, she seamlessly blends coaching with leadership psychology, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence research. She believes that business growth comes from personal growth.

Akua Nyame-Mensah
Dr. Tina Opie
Dr. Tina
Opie
Chief Vision Officer at Opie Consulting Group, Professor, Author

Whether as a keynote or interactive workshop leader, Tina’s focus is on creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. Using her Shared Sisterhood framework and proven approaches for unearthing blind spots within individuals and organizations. Tina serves as a catalyst for new thinking and needed change.

Dr. Tina Opie
Mark Ostach
Mark
Ostach
Digital Wellness Pioneer, Best Selling Author, and 2 x TED Speaker

Mark Ostach helps people find the courage to connect. A globally recognized speaker on Digital Wellness and frequently featured in the USA Today, Mark has done two TED talks, written 2 books, and spoken to thousands of people encouraging them to embrace a spirit of courage through vulnerability. Mark has degrees in psychology, technology, and an interest in behavioral neuroscience. His mission is to remind the world that human connection is the most powerful connection we have. So please check your phones one last time and get ready to be inspired by Mark Ostach!

Mark Ostach
JP Pawliw-Fry
JP
Pawliw-Fry
Top Booked Keynote Speaker on Leadership and High Performing Teams, NY Times Best Selling Author, Host of Last 8% Morning Podcast, Co-Founder of IHHP

Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is a respected and award-winning visionary when it comes to building high-performing teams and cultures, and co-author of the New York Times bestseller, Performing Under Pressure. His work with leaders from Fortune 100 companies, U.S. Marines, Olympic athletes, NBA, and NFL teams has provided him with considerable opportunities to test his science-based tools in environments of high pressure.

JP Pawliw-Fry
Damian Pelliccione
Damian
Pelliccione
CEO & Co-Founder of Revry, World’s First LGBTQ+ Global Content Streaming Network, Blending Business Prowess with Film Production & Education

Damian Pelliccione (they/them) is the CEO and Co-Founder of Revry, the world’s first LGBTQ Global Content Streaming Network. With over 15 years of experience in the digital and new media world and as an avid speaker, passionate about supporting the LGBTQ community in both authentic representation and entrepreneurship, Damian has spoken at more than over 250 conferences and film festivals around the world.

Damian Pelliccione
Corey Perlman
Corey
Perlman
Leading Expert on Digital Marketing

Corey Perlman is a speaker, consultant, and nationally-recognized social media expert. He recently launched his 3rd book, Authentically Social! Which immediately became a 2024 Amazon.com bestseller. When not on the road, Corey runs and operates a marketing agency with his wife, Jessica, and an amazing team of highly skilled digital marketing experts.

Corey Perlman
Milagros Phillips
Milagros
Phillips
The Race Healer

Milagros Phillips designs strategic learning initiatives for clients seeking to enhance their diversity and inclusion programs by adding race literacy to their initiatives. With more than 25 years of experience in learning and development, Milagros has consulted with, designed and delivered customized programs across many industries and services, including financial/insurance, healthcare, higher education, and national and political leaders.

Milagros Phillips
Christie Pitts
Christie
Pitts
Early Stage Investor, Operator, Activist & Inventor

Christie Pitts is an investor, operator, and activist. Formerly VP of Operations at Mahmee and investor at Backstage Capital, she co-founded the VCs for Repro initiative, focused on the intersection of the economy and reproductive justice, and hosts the Moms at Work liveshow to build community, raise awareness, and advocate for better experiences for working moms.

Christie Pitts
Matthew Pollard
Matthew
Pollard
Founder and CEO of Rapid Growth, an Internationally Recognized Consultant, Bestselling Author, Rapid Growth® Coach, Entrepreneur, Blogger, Mentor

Matthew Pollard is an internationally recognized consultant, speaker, blogger, author, mentor, coach, and serial entrepreneur with five multi-million dollar business success stories before the age of 30. He is the founder and CEO of Rapid Growth, LLC, dedicated to achieving maximum ROI for businesses of all sizes. His passion is helping small business owners end overwhelm, eliminate stress, and achieve rapid growth. Forbes calls him "the real deal," and his methods have transformed over 3500 businesses.

Matthew Pollard
Barry Posner
Barry
Posner
Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach, Professor

Barry Posner has received countless awards and has been ranked among the most recognized and influential Leadership Coaches, Most Influential HR thinkers, and among the top Leadership and Management Experts in the world.

Barry Posner
Dr. Katie Pritchett
Dr. Katie
Pritchett
Transforming Education Through Inclusive Leadership

Dr. Katie Pritchett is an educator and business leader with nearly 20 years of experience supporting businesses of all sizes. With expertise in strategic innovation, leadership coaching, and organizational agility, she has held roles at UT Austin, the U.S. Department of Education, and Slalom Consulting. As founder and CEO of KPI Coaching, LLC, she delivers tailored executive coaching, leadership workshops, and keynotes.

Dr. Katie Pritchett
Garry Ridge
Garry
Ridge
Former CEO of WD-40 Company. World-Renowned Expert in Creating Top Organizational Culture

As chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors of WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge is responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, all operations, and the oversight of all relationships and partnerships for the company. Garry is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company, and his vision and leadership have positively impacted the WD-40 Company in both measurable and immeasurable ways.

Garry Ridge
Gregory Robinson
Gregory
Robinson
33-Year Veteran of NASA, Former Director, James Webb Space Telescope

Best-known as the turnaround leader of the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb), 33-year NASA veteran Gregory Robinson is credited with transforming a program that was billions over budget and years behind schedule into one of NASA’s greatest achievements of the 21st century. Robinson’s renowned leadership skills and soft-spoken management and communication style have earned him numerous awards and honors, including being named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022 (alongside Apple CEO Tim Cook and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky) and receiving the TIME100 Impact Award, which credited Robinson’s leadership on Webb as bringing us closer to understanding the universe.

Gregory Robinson
Betsy Ross
Betsy
Ross
President at Game Day Communications, Emmy® Award-Winning Sports Reporter

Betsy M. Ross is the president of Game Day Communications, a media and marketing agency based in Cincinnati. She is an Emmy® award-winning sports reporter and one of the first women to break into national sports news. Ross worked at ESPN for five years as an anchor and continues to be involved in sports broadcasting. She also teaches at the University level and is a former member of the Ball State Alumni Council.

Betsy Ross
Frankie Russo
Frankie
Russo
8X Inc. 500 Founder | Top Growth Keynote Speaker | 2X Best-selling author | Top 50 Thought Leaders in Growth

Frankie Russo is an entrepreneur with a proven track record for using innovative methods to unlock rapid growth and competitive advantage . His keynotes and masterclass experiences are full of actionable insights for fostering a culture of authenticity, imagination and generosity to unlock breakthrough innovation, extraordinary transformation and to keep growth going

Frankie Russo
Krista Ryan
Krista
Ryan
Workplace Performance Expert, Founder and CEO of KFG Coaching, Author on Successfully Navigating Change

Krista Ryan, PCC, is a highly sought-after business coach, facilitator, speaker, and Workplace Performance expert known for helping clients effectively navigate uncertainty and promoting collaboration, communication, and confidence. Her global clients include C-suite executives, startup entrepreneurs, individual contributors, elite athletes, and performers. With nearly two decades of experience as a human resources director, Krista is the CEO and founder of KfG Coaching, LLC.

Krista Ryan
Dona Sarkar
Dona
Sarkar
Chief Troublemaker of Microsoft’s AI Extensibility Program, Author, BIPOC Woman in Tech Leader

Dona Sarkar is the Chief Troublemaker of Microsoft’s AI Extensibility Program, a BIPOC woman in tech leader, Multi-published author, and Owner of the ethical luxury fashion brand Prima Dona Studios. She was recently named one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Productive People and Cosmopolitan magazine's Businessperson of the Year.

Dona Sarkar
Mark Schulman
Mark
Schulman
Celebrity Drummer, Author, Peak Performance Expert

Mark’s journey from a classically trained cellist to the first-call drummer for the world’s top artists showcases the immense power of attitude, transformation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. With over 32 years of experience, he brings energy to music and motivational speaking. His presentations offer valuable tips for organizations, teams, and leaders. His speaking style resonates deeply with corporate audiences, offering inspiration and practical tools for development.

Mark Schulman
Marilyn Sherman
Marilyn
Sherman
Certified Speaking Professional™ and Author

Marilyn Sherman is dedicated to training people to let go of obstacles and live and work with courage, commitment, and confidence. For the last 22 years, she has motivated audiences all over the country, and internationally with topics about hope, inspiration, and practical tools to implement immediately.

Marilyn Sherman
Jill Sinclair
Jill
Sinclair
Founder Of Hustler Sophisticate Speaker Series, TEDx Speaker, Author, Executive Coach

Jill Sinclair is an executive coach, author, TEDx & international keynote speaker who changes people's lives by challenging their limits. Jill crafts her language and her message so she's speaking to the core of what her audience needs. She Helps her audience to UNCOVER and OVERCOME their success blockers. Jill is the founder of Hustler Sophisticate Speaker Series and Business Bootcamps.

Jill Sinclair
Carol Ann Small
Carol Ann
Small
International Stress and Work/Life Balance Expert, Author, Motivational Humorist, Founder and CEO of Laughter with a Lesson

Carol Ann Small is an internationally recognized motivational humorist and stress expert with over 20 years of experience. She helps organizations combat burnout and enhance work-life balance through engaging presentations based on scientific research. Her philosophy, "Small Changes to Big Results," shows how simple adjustments can lead to significant improvements. Carol was featured on ABC's Good Morning America and HEALTH Magazine. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, believing that "Happy employees are productive employees.

Carol Ann Small
Dedren Snead
Dedren
Snead
Creative Technologist, Computer Scientist, Gamer, Artist and Educator

Dedren Snead seamlessly blends the realms of art, technology, industry, and education in a way that very few can. Snead believes in creating inclusive, interactive storytelling that weaves together every culture and background possible. His creative endeavors encompass an amalgamation of Afrofuturistic graphic novels, animation, gaming, and augmented reality. Snead was recently chosen for a Ford Foundation Fellowship, where he will exercise his thought leadership fusing gaming, artificial intelligence, and the future of work. His work is a transformative journey, ushering executives, educators, and students into a future where creative and technical careers are not just possibilities but achievable realities, with Artificial Intelligence acting as a collaborative ally. Dedren Snead is not just an artist and developer but a pioneer in harnessing the power of gaming as a transformative educational tool.

Dedren Snead
Shawna Suckow
Shawna
Suckow
Renowned Marketing Expert and Global Speaker on Buyer Behavior and Customer Engagement

Shawna Suckow, CVP, CMP, CSP, is someone who brings a unique blend of expertise and personality to the stage. With 20 years of specialized knowledge in consumer behavior, sales, and marketing, Shawna is not just an expert—she’s an inspirational business keynote speaker with a knack for comedy. Her mission is simple: to motivate, educate, and inspire every audience she has the privilege of addressing.

Shawna Suckow
Jeannie Walters
Jeannie
Walters
Certified CX Professional, TEDx Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Customer Experience Expert

Jeannie Walters is an award-winning customer experience expert, international keynote speaker, and Founder of Experience Investigators. With Fortune 500 clients and global recognition, she's a leading authority on improving employee and customer relationships. As a sought-after business coach, Jeannie has reached audiences worldwide, emphasizing proactivity for brand loyalty. Her insights have been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and more.

Jeannie Walters
Velera Wilson
Velera
Wilson
Speaker, Author, Consultant Helping Talent Increase Workplace Skills & Confidence to Become Thriving Leaders

Velera Wilson is a speaker, marketing leader, and passionate believer in women owning their unique voice. For over fifteen years she’s generated millions in revenue leading teams and driving marketing strategy across industries including Fortune 500 companies AT&T, First Data and Verifone. Velera’s also the founder of Positive Identity, an organization inspiring and educating women hell-bent on commanding their worth in life.

Velera Wilson
Ramona Wright
Ramona
Wright
TEDx Speaker, Founder, Strategist, Author, Tech Investor, Philanthropist, Coach

Ramona Wright, a TEDx speaker, author, tech investor, producer, tech investor, and philanthropist, has more than 15 years of strategic communication expertise. She’s a trailblazer who taught public relations and social media marketing to more than 200. Ramona is an accomplished speaker who has spoken on behalf of the American Heart Association, Google, and Microsoft. She worked with Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar Award-winning talent.

Ramona Wright
Scott Zimmer
Scott
Zimmer
Generational Expert, Gen X Speaker

Scott Zimmer has over 20 years of experience delivering keynote speeches to audiences around the world. Scott has developed a uniquely personable style and uses insight, humor, and data to foster an environment where every generation feels valued and understood.

Scott Zimmer
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