At the age of 16, Nick Scott was an ordinary teenager with an interest in athletics, when a near-fatal traffic accident changed life as he knew it... forever. After the accident, Nick became overweight and discouraged, but somehow found the determination, mindset and personal strength to transform his life from a debilitating tragedy into a personal triumph. Now he uses those hard-won insights to help others awaken the beast within themselves and achieve their personal goals.

Dennis Snow’s customer service abilities were honed over 20 years with the Walt Disney World Company. There, he developed his passion for service excellence and the experience he brings to the worldwide speaking and consulting he does today. He began his Disney career in 1979 as a front-line attractions operator. As he advanced through the company, Dennis managed various operating areas throughout the park, learning and applying the skills it takes to run a world-class, service-driven organization.

Steve Bench is the founder of Generational Consulting, which customizes keynote presentations and training sessions that deliver engagement strategies for attracting and retaining Millennials, empowering Generation X, capturing Boomer wisdom and cultivating future leadership by leveraging the strengths of each generation. Steve has shared his message with audiences across the country and has created a reputation for delivering light hearted, funny and thoughtful presentations that bridge generational

Pandit Dasa is a keynote speaker on leadership, organizational culture, and navigating change with resilience and clarity. A former monk of 15 years and accomplished author, he has advised Fortune 500 companies and some of the world’s most recognized organizations on strengthening performance without compromising well-being. In an era of constant transition, Pandit helps leaders shape cultures that remain steady under pressure. His keynotes and workshops provide practical tools to reduce stress,

Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and The Bucket List Journal. He was ranked the #2 Motivational Speaker in the world by Global Gurus and starred in the hit TV show The Buried Life. Over half of Fortune 100 companies have turned to Ben to inspire their teams around purpose, change, and fearless goal-setting. Ben’s message lives in radical possibility. In university, he was blindsided by depression and forced to leave school. Searching

Joe Fingerhut is an author and speaker at conferences, organizations and schools on mindset, leadership and success.  In the eight years after graduating college, Joe went to 30 countries on six continents, including a backpacking adventure in Europe and a three-year stint as an English teacher in Japan. Then Joe moved home and began entertaining for a living. His skills as a magician, juggler, and DJ fostered a love and expertise of being on stage, and brought awards as well, with Complete

Dynamic, transformational and highly engaging are all words that deservingly describe Resilient Keynote Speaker and coach, Michelle Perdue. Michelle's ability to use her infectious energy and captivating presence to alter the lives and careers of leaders and teams has proven to be qualities which has distinguished her from other speakers. Michelle has cultivated a voice that speaks powerfully and courageously in helping others to work in an environment that contributes to their overall health and

Eric Chester is an acclaimed in-the-trenches workforce researcher and thought leader who's been studying, analyzing, speaking and writing about attracting, managing, motivating and retaining top talent since 2001. He is frequently mentioned or quoted in the national and international media such as Good Morning America, ABC 20/20, Fox News, NPR, and CNBC and in publications like Forbes, USA Today, and the Huffington Post. He is a bestselling author of 5 published leadership books, several of which

Since 2008, the entertaining duo of Andy Anderson & Mike Leeds have been traveling the Midwest performing their high-energy, engaging dueling piano routine for audiences of all ages. Having performed together for nearly a decade in other musical projects prior to forming their popular dueling pianos act, they have a distinctive, almost brotherly on-stage chemistry that accommodates hilarious spontaneity, crowd-pleasing antics, and a musical camaraderie that delivers a one-of-a-kind, unique

  Ron Feingold has been on stage since age 10. He got his musical theatre start in high school portraying roles like Lazar Wolf in "Fiddler on the Roof," Moonface Martin in "Anything Goes," and Curly in the musical "Oklahoma!" Then, at age 17, he began his professional career performing in a melodrama theatre by the name of "Bob Young's Cabaret" located in beautiful Cascade, Colorado. Ron was on top of the world earning $150 a week performing in the show and doing what he loved most! Ron then

In 1995, Mercedes Ramirez Johnson narrowly survived a commercial airplane crash that killed 160 people, including her parents. As one of only four survivors of this tragedy, she vowed she would make her second chance at life count…and that she has – not only for herself, but also for the tens of thousands of people who have heard her story and her message. Transformational, passionate, inspiring and genuine.  That is how clients and audiences describe Mercedes

David Horsager is the leading expert on trust and how it's built into everything from individuals and organizations to global governments. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.  David has worked with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies like Verizon and Fedex to the New York Yankess and U.S. Congress. He helps leaders and organizations become most trusted in their industry through research,

Matt's humor, quick wit, and ability to connect with people creates meaningful attitude changes. Matt has enjoyed getting to share his message throughout the United States and with international audiences around the world. Matt grew up on a farm in Southwest Wisconsin in the heartland of America. He lives in Dubuque, Iowa on the banks of a small creek that feeds into the mighty Mississippi with his lovely wife Joie and their sons Carter and Graham. Matt enjoys hiking with his family, fishing with

Professional Magician, Jonathan May, is a full time entertainer specializing in magic and fun, for audiences of all ages and sizes! Whether he's performing for children or adults; Jonathan May's Magic is fast becoming a favorite for the Midwest's top companies and associations. A Corporate Comedy Magic Show Can a comedy show be clean and can a Magic show be entertaining for adults? Yes! Just ask companies like Papa Johns, Hy-Vee, McDonalds, and other top companies that have booked and re-booked

It's no surprise that Cat Cora has become a world renowned chef. Her culinary aspirations began at an early age, and by 15, she had developed a business plan for her own restaurant. In 2005, she made television history on Food Network's "Iron Chef America" as the first and only female Iron Chef, and in November 2006 Bon Appetit Magazine bestowed her with their Teacher of the Year Award, an award she calls, "the greatest recognition she could achieve as a chef." That month, she was also honored