A Small Man in a Big Man’s Game To appreciate the Hero’s Journey that is JJ Birden’s life, you must first know a few important facts: ● Less than 6% of high school seniors go on to play college football ● Of the 150,000 draft-eligible college football players, only 253 (less than 1%) are selected in the NFL draft ● The average NFL career is less than 2 years ● The average NFL player is 6’2, 245 lbs. The odds of making it to the NFL are staggering. The odds of staying in the NFL are even more

Joe Flower thinks differently and has always maintained his independence as an analyst and visionary of healthcare. He recognized long ago that healthcare could not possibly make sense until seen as a system-as-a-whole. He has devoted his long career to understanding the dynamics of this complex adaptive system, observing the multi-level interactions of deep, underlying trends in technology, demographics, and economics that have driven the evolution (or devolution) of the healthcare that we know

Your Audience Deserves a Show!!! Not a speech.... You want to know a secret? Your audience doesn't really want to sit through another speech. But everybody loves a SHOW! Joe Malarkey is a one-man-show that provides a laugh every eleven seconds (yes, we counted) and closes with a memorable and powerful message of facing and overcoming fear in our lives and careers. Joe Malarkey is a tested, proven program that consistently delivers. Joe has been a hit with hundreds of company and association

The expert opinions were bleak – Don't expect Joel to live a normal life. The medical and trauma research gave an 80% chance of either winding up dead or in a vegetative state. The unlikely return to elementary school, childhood, and life as usual, rocked the family, tested the caregivers and challenged everyone. The accident involved an oncoming train, an unthinkable 30-foot fall, multiple skull fractures, and acts of resourcefulness, creativity, innovation, and commitment. I teach leaders

John Garrett—award-winning author and people-centric leadership speaker—is on a mission to create better workplaces. What the two-time Emmy nominee may do best is champion the human side of professionals, consulting with organizations to develop more productive cultures while shining a light on their people’s rich lives outside of work. Delivering inspiring keynotes about his research and recording over 600 podcast episodes of What’s Your “And”? landed him on Accounting Today’s list of the top 100

Dr John Izzo provokes greatness in people and companies. He stretches leaders to dream even bigger through intentional leadership. His powerful stories strike a chord with some of the best companies in the world because his concepts apply to "the head and the heart" of individual and collective change. John drives home the importance of people's roles in a company withhard hitting facts from research studies and practical ideas grounded in the "how". A bestselling author of six books, John's books

John K. Coyle is one of the world's leading experts in "Design Thinking" and Innovation, and a highly sought-after speaker. John's presentations are always an audience favorite because he combines the exhilarating stories of a champion athlete with the data and intellect of a professor and best-selling author. John is the founder of the online Design Thinking Academy, and a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in Engineering - Product Design (Design Thinking) and Northwestern's Kellogg

John Manzella is a world-recognized speaker (live and virtual), author of several books, and an international columnist on global business, trade policy, labor, and the latest economic trends. His valuable insight, analysis and strategic direction have been vital to many of the world's largest corporations, associations and universities preparing for the business, economic and political challenges ahead. John's views have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune,

Leaders today grapple with the uncertainties of a post-pandemic world, facing resistance from teams hesitant to return to old ways. Leaders and employees are struggling with burnout, anxiety, isolation, and overwhelm. This is why you need Olympic qualifier, combat veteran, and Paralympic medalist, John Register as your keynote speaker.  John is the embodiment of transformation and resilience, a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome and emerge stronger. As a keynote speaker and

Your leadership, culture, strategy and tactics need a playbook tailored to the mission --> compete and win in the digital era. You need a keynote speaker who is a proven operator, advisor and author who sets strategy and implements these concepts, not just talks about them. Your need energy and authentic credibility. Your audience will be taking notes and eager to move these ideas forward. John Rossman is a business strategist, operator and expert on digital transformation, leadership and

John Sileo's identity was stolen from his business and used to embezzle $300,000 from his clients. While the thief covered his crimes using Sileo's identity, John and his business were held legally and financially responsible for the felonies committed. The breach destroyed John's company and consumed two years of his life as he fought to stay out of jail. In response, John made it his mission to help others protect the private data that represents their wealth. Now, one

Johnny Quinn is a dynamic keynote speaker, U.S. Olympian, and former pro football player who helps organizations Push What's Possible by turning great teams into unstoppable ultra performers who stay ready for what’s next. As the third person in history to play pro football and compete in the Winter Olympics, Johnny brings a rare perspective on what it takes to perform under pressure. His journey from the gridiron to the Olympic track gives him a unique perspective on what it takes to turn setbacks

Jones is a globally recognized speaker and author of 5 critically acclaimed books. For over 30 years, he has been empowering individuals and organizations to conquer the chaos of “too much to do.” Jones’ storytelling style is witty and warm. His humor keeps the audience laughing and engaged as he gets to work breaking down challenges with overload and change, conflict resolution, delegation and more. Jones simplifies complex ideas using metaphors and models everyone in his audience can relate to.

  Jordan Ayan is a leading international speaker and consultant to corporations, entrepreneurial organizations, and associations on innovation, technology, and creativity. He is CEO of Create-It! Inc. a Chicago based firm noted for its results-based work in helping companies profit from creative applications of new technology and tapping the innovative spark inherent in every workforce. Jordan's expertise comes from hands-on experience as both an entrepreneur and founder of a technology product

Joseph F. Coughlin, Ph.D. is Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. Author of more than 100 publications, he teaches policy and systems innovation in MIT's Department of Urban Studies & Planning as well as the Sloan School of Management Executive Education Program. He is author of the on-line publication Disruptive Demographics, a regular contributor to Wall Street Journal MarketWatch, he is one of Fast Company Magazine's '100 Most Creative People in Business'. Joseph