Dave Carroll is an award winning Storyteller, Speaker, Published Author and the Musician behind United Breaks Guitars.  His ability to extract the essence of a message and craft it into song has not only supported a successful music career but it was also the creative force behind what Google once termed "One of the most important videos in [their] history". His ability to extract the essence of a message and craft it into song is a rare gift that is attracting fans of all ages, while his

Daniel Sieberg is an Emmy-nominated and award-winning TV correspondent/host/author whose work across four continents has appeared on CBS News, CNN, ABC News (Nightline, GMA), MSNBC, BBC News, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera English, NPR, PBS, CNET, the Discovery Channel, Planet Green, Oprah.com, Details,The Dr. Oz Show, The Nate Berkus Show, and countless publications. He has also written a book about his "digital diet" concept slated for release 5/3/11 (Crown/Three Rivers). From swimming with sharks to a

Dan Lier is a force of optimism and achievement. He believes people have incredible potential and his mission to help those tap into what's possible. At 6'8"... Dan is a giant in sales and leadership. After winning two successive National Championships as a college basketball player, Dan was obsessed by what separates champions from average performers. After achieving the #1 sales position for Tony Robbins, he built Tony's seminar division for six years. After launching his company in 2000,

You remember where you were on September 11, 2001, when our Nation's worst terrorist attack occurred. When the Pentagon was attacked on 9/11, everyone 10 feet away on the other side of the wall next to Dan Holdridge was killed, while Dan survived. Feeling handpicked by God to live, Dan has a personal mission to honor the 184 heroes who died that day at the Pentagon. His message of the Purpose Conduit™ challenges audiences to understand the value of life through gratitude, respect, appreciation

Dan Gingiss is a dynamic and engaging keynote speaker and customer experience expert who has captivated hundreds of audiences around the globe. Believing that a remarkable customer experience is your best competitive advantage, Dan shares insights from his 20-year professional career that included leadership positions at McDonald’s, Discover, and Humana. His speaking engagements are enriched by real-world examples and effective strategies that inspire immediate action. Dan is the author of The

Take your next event out of the ordinary and into the realm of the extraordinary with extraordinist Craig Karges! Craig Karges is truly extraordinary! The "extraordinist" is an award-winning entertainer, a nationally recognized speaker and an author. Karges has made over five thousand appearances in twenty-seven countries on four continents and in all fifty states and he has become incredibly popular with corporate and association audiences for his ability to blend entertainment, message, and

Craig Dietz was born in 1974, in the rural town of St. Marys, PA.  Despite being born without limbs, Craig had a very active childhood, bowling in a league, hunting, fishing, playing percussion in the high school band, and graduating high school on the honor society. Craig graduated from Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh, in 1996, with a B.A. in Political Science.  While at Duquesne, he was very active with the Campus Ministry and a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity.  He graduated

Bestselling author and top-rated speaker Corey Perlman helps businesses succeed through digital marketing.  He teaches well-tested and current social media strategies.  As owner of Impact Social Inc.,  Corey Perlman has been at the forefront of digital marketing for over 10 years.   He started his career with the eCommerce Division of General Motors, before launching his consulting and speaking business in 2009.  Since then, he’s worked with such notable brands as

Conor Cunneen is an Irishman, happily exiled in Chicago where he says “the Guinness is good, the people are friendly and he has been force fed more corned beef and green beer than he ever had in Ireland!” As an Irish immigrant, he is a very proud recipient of the President’s Gold Medal for Volunteer Service for the work he does with job seekers. He is proud dad to John and Amy and a loving irritant to his long suffering wife, Pat, whom his sister-in-law states will be canonized the moment she

Dig deeper. Laugh harder. Gain more insight into yourself and others than ever before. Connie Podesta is a game-changing, revenue-building, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, and style  have made her one of the most in-demand speakers in the world today: 25 years. Two million people. 1000 organizations. Hall of Fame speaker. Award-winning author.  Seven books. Former Radio/TV personality. Therapist for 30 years. Expert on the psychology of sales, leadership,

Mark Carpenter is a speaker, author, and serial storyteller. He’s on a mission to increase the humanity in corporate leadership – to get people to lead like people rather than positions. In addition to inspiring people from the stage, Mark teaches people how to more intentionally tell stories that teach, lead, sell, and inspire to accomplish business and personal goals. He is the co-author of the best- selling book “Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead,

Heather R Younger, J.D. is a trusted contributor to leading news outlets, like Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, NBC and ABC and one of the world’s leading experts on Caring Leadership® and active listening at work. She is the visionary Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a preeminent employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm to Fortune 100 companies. Employee Fanatix conducts annual research on workplace culture, relying on employee voices for

Frank C. Kitchen, CSP, is an award winning retail manager, trainer, college educator, performer and motivational speaker known as the “Mindset Master Chef.” He works with organizations who want to fire up the performance of their teams. Born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, Frank Kitchen spent over twenty years educating, energizing and empowering thousands of students and professionals how to transform their loftiest aspirations into reality. On Father’s Day weekend 2015, Frank’s world changed when he

Kelly Merbler is a dynamic force in the world of leadership and employee engagement. As an award-winning speaker, executive coach, and the visionary mind behind The Kelly Merbler Company, Kelly is on a mission to transform workplaces and lives. At the heart of Kelly’s philosophy is the belief that everyone possesses the potential to be an inspired and transformational leader. With a keen focus on strengths-based employee engagement and retention programs, leadership development, and culture building,

All too often, companies are surprised by disruption. While no one can predict the future, many of these events can be anticipated. As corporate futurist, Sheryl Connelly has nearly two-decades of experience helping organizations prepare for disruption by building resilience into their business plans and strategies. Connelly is an automotive executive with 27 years of experience at Ford Motor Company (22 nd on Fortune 500). As the company’s Chief Futurist, her primary responsibility included