Lauren Sisler is a two-time Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster who joined ESPN and SEC Network in 2016 as a sideline reporter for both college football and gymnastics. As a sportscaster and former collegiate gymnast, Lauren is passionate about sports, but even more passionate about telling the stories of the coaches, athletes, and fans who make it more than a game. Her life was not always defined by victories.  In 2003 as a freshman at Rutgers University, tragedy struck her world when she

Rik Roberts spent his youth in Kentucky working on tobacco and horse farms. His interest in becoming the next Tom Brokaw – or perhaps anchor of "Weekend Update" on Saturday Night Live – inspired him to chase after a college education. After earning a degree in communications from Bethany College, Rik worked for Simon & Schuster in Columbus, OH. He joined a nationally touring comedy troupe "Midwest Comedy Tool & Die [MCTD] in 1992. Shortly thereafter, he decided to jump head first into

  Lance Allred was 27, when he made the NBA. What dream would you chase if you knew it would take you seven years longer than your peers? With 80% hearing loss due to RH complications at birth, Lance Allred was born and raised in a polygamist commune in rural Montana before his family escaped at the age of 13. Standing at 6'11, Lance is more than a basketball player as he didn't begin playing until he was 13 as a way of adjusting to his new life outside of his childhood upbringing- His story

Linda Larsen, MFA, CSP, CPAE, is on a mission - to give meeting planners and conference attendees a fun, funny, entertaining, high-energy, motivating and meaningful conference experience. From start to finish her unwaivering commitment is to be the most hassle-free, well-prepared, AMAZING keynote speaker your people have worked with. After her events, she wants ALL her clients to follow up with letters like this one from John Natishan, Brand Marketing Manger for LexisNexis: "Thank you for your

Richard Hadden is a Certified Speaking Professional who helps organizations improve business results by creating a focused, engaged, and capably led workforce. An internationally recognized pioneer in the field of Employee Engagement, his presentations are rich in content and practical application, and just plain fun to experience! In today's environment, his work is helping his clients win the war for talent. He is co-author of Contented Cows Give Better Milk, Contented Cows Moove Faster,

Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership. Backed by 20 years of unparalleled experience, Wakeman's philosophy offers a new lens through which employees and executives alike, can shift their attention inward, sharpen their focus on personal accountability, and uncover their natural state of innovation Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global

What Kelly does… Kelly is a business authority and communications expert who speaks on how to grow business with effective marketing, sales and communication techniques and how to connect with others to form relationships that are constructive and effective in business.   Why Kelly is in demand… Kelly was named one of the “10 Most Booked Speakers in the U.S.” and ranked #1 on the list of “25 Hot Speakers” by Successful Meetings Magazine. She’s been featured on CNBC, in Forbes, FastCompany,

  Sam Richter uncovers the information that helps your audiences build powerful relationships and increased revenue, improving their sales, their brands, and their businesses. Incredibly entertaining in-person and virtual programs that will fascinate any audience. Provide attendees immediate value unlike any program they've experienced. With custom post-conference resources, the implementation never stops. Discover how to find and use online information in ways most never thought possible.

Vince Poscente is a highly sought-after keynote speaker known for his expertise in accelerating extraordinary goals, resilience, and overcoming obstacles. His insights are particularly relevant to today's business challenges of attracting and retaining great talent. With a background spanning from recreational skier to Olympic athlete in just four years, Vince brings a unique perspective to achieving remarkable results. As an award-winning sales and marketing executive with a real estate investment

Michael Veltri is a leadership expert, battle-hardened business executive, and Nationwide Bestselling author. Recognizing that success in business and life is created by the daily decisions we make, Michael elevates teams, fuel-injects leadership, and improves business performance through better decision-making practices. From ancient Japanese warriors to brain science, from business titans to academic research, Michael tapped wide-ranging resources to develop a groundbreaking model for better

If you are searching for a very POWERFUL, ENGAGING and THOUGHT-PROVOKING Motivational Resilience Speaker who can set the tone for your entire conference and challenge your audience while adding takeaway value with high energy, humor and substance — or a closing speaker who can inspire and move your conference attendees into action — put Scott at the top of your list! "We had a great conference, but Scott was undoubtedly the highlight as he absolutely captivated the audience

Dr. Natalie Stavas serves as the Program Director for Child Protection Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego. She specializes in work with vulnerable children, victims of abuse, and decreasing youth violence. Described as a healer, educator, and Boston community leader she received the 2012 Change Maker award from The Boston Foundation. On April 15, 2013, Dr. Stavas approached the finish line of her fifth Boston marathon. Just blocks away, she heard explosions and ran towards them.

YOU HAVE TO BE SOMETHING IN LIFE. WHY NOT BE AWESOME? Dan Waldschmidt doesn't just talk about success. He's obsessed with it. As a champion ultra-runner and elite strategist to business leaders across the world, Dan pushes the limits of high performance in everything that he does. Whether it is helping a Fortune 100 business grow an emerging business unit by 1,000% year-over-year or showing a new work-from-home entrepreneur how to drive radical progress with limited resources—Dan uses every ounce

Global Futurist, Speaker, Author No one can predict the future, but Jack Uldrich can help you prepare for it. Jack is a global futurist, speaker, and author of 12 books, including award-winning best sellers, who helps organizations gain the crucial foresight they need to create a successful future. His talks land at the intersection of advancements in technology, change management and leadership and are styled to educate, inspire and entertain. Jack speaks over 50 times a year especially on the

An international keynote speaker Alvin Law tells stories about growing up without arms, learning to use his feet for hands, demonstrating that resilience is born from struggle, not from a pain-free existence. He believes that no matter what you’re up against, you can still live a life filled with gratitude and hope. Law’s uniquely customized presentations are designed to empower organizations and their people to turn obstacles into possibilities. To remind everyone that success begins with people,