Dr. Sohn is a Professor of Finance and Economics at Loyola-Marymount University. He is also president of SS Economics, an economic consulting firm focused on the U.S. economy, international trade in the pacific-rim and technology including AI. Dr. Sohn was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hanmi Financial Corporation, a commercial bank in Los Angeles, California. Before joining Hanmi in 2005, Dr. Sohn was an Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Officer at Wells Fargo Banks. He

Steve Uzzell is a renowned advertising and corporate photographer. He started in the photography business as an assistant to the editor of National Geographic and a member of their photographic staff. He has published two books of his photography, Maryland and The View from Sterling Bluff, his editorial work has been featured in such publications as Newsweek, Time, The Smithsonian and U.S. News and World Report, and his cinematography has aired on ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS. Uzzell spends six months

Huffington Post has named Steve Farber as the #1 Business Speaker to See. Listed as one of Inc.'s global Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts, Farber is a Leadership Pioneer, Strategist, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author on Extreme Leadership. His expertise is in creating organizational cultures where leadership is not just an opportunity and obligation for those in authority, but for everyone at all levels. Former Vice President of the Tom Peters Company, Steve is the President of Extreme

Simon Mainwaring is founder/CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy accelerating growth and impact for purpose-driven brands. He's a member of the Steering Committee of Sustainable Brands, the Forbes Business Council, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Simon is a Featured Expert and Jury Member at the Cannes Lions Festival for the Sustainable Development Goals in 2021, host of the 'Brands With Purpose' series with Harvard Business School Association of Boston, and his company, We First,

Shep Hyken is the Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement in the speaking profession. Shep works with companies and organizations that want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees. In 1983, Shep founded Shepard Presentations and since then has worked with hundreds of clients ranging

If you're looking for a memorable, engaging speaker that will get live and virtual participants connecting and collaborating, hire Shawna. Her sessions have been voted "Session of the Year," and garnered near-perfect scores at most events (really!). Most of all, she'll get your participants of all experience levels to interact and create their own outcomes. She doesn't do 'boring'! If your audience wants more than a talking head - someone who will capture and hold their attention, choose Shawna.

With his finger on the pulse of the changing nature of work and leadership, Seth Mattison blends storytelling from his own personal experience working with category-leading brands with cutting-edge research to develop fresh perspectives on the issues most relevant for organizations to thrive today. Seth is an internationally recognized thought leader, author, advisor, and top- rated keynote speaker on talent management, highperformance cultures, leadership, and the Future of Work. His research,

Major (Retired) Scotty Smiley became the first blind active-duty officer in military history following a face-to-face confrontation with a suicide car bomber in Iraq in 2005. After his injury, Scotty's faith led him to forgive his attacker and inspired him to rebuild his life while continuing to serve his country in the U.S. Army. A West Point graduate, he returned there to teach after he earned an MBA from Duke University. He was named the Army Times "Soldier of the Year" and won an ESPY award

Against the advice of his lawyer ... against the direction of the Navy ... Scott Waddle followed his conscience. When the U.S. nuclear submarine collided with a Japanese fishing boat in February 2001, the story made international headlines. Navy Commander Scott Waddle, captain of the USS Greeneville, was at the center of the controversy. Unlike many other leaders in the public eye who have denied or made excuses for their behavior, Waddle stood boldly and took complete responsibility for his

Hailed as The Master of Innovation by Fortune magazine, World’s Leading Business Strategist and a 21st Century Icon, award-winning strategic consultant, futurist trends expert and professional speaker Scott Steinberg is a top expert on leadership, change management and innovation. A business strategist, strategy consultant and thought leader for over 1500 leading brands, he's the bestselling author of 25 books including Think Like a Futurist and Make Change Work for You. Sample topics he's often

Scott’s matchless experiences have continued throughout his life. They range from playing the villain in a Werner Herzog film that Roger Ebert called one of the 50 “great movies” in cinema history to being booked to speak by Arnold Schwarzenegger for an event on the White House lawn with the President in the audience; from being the author of business books named among the “year’s ten best” to membership of multiple Boards of Directors. The tapestry of Scott McKain’s distinctive experiences has

Scott Friedman, CSP, and 2004-05 President of the National Speakers Association (NSA), is an internationally sought after professional speaker and author. As a motivational humorist, Scott inspires and entertains with fun-filled, interactive and content-rich programs. Scott's main area of expertise is employee innovation and engagement and customer experience. In addition to being the CCO—Chief Celebration Officer—at Friedman and Associates, Scott has written "Celebrate! Lessons Learned from the

Scott Deming draws on over thirty years of real, in the trenches, corporate life. He is a highly respected and sought after speaker on the topics of sales, branding, business and leadership. His business acumen is broad and deep and his presentations are high energy, on point, relevant and truly effective. Deming has held many board positions, been involved in corporate and non-profit start-ups and has created and managed some of the most successful national marketing and sales programs in

Sarah's dynamic interactive Perfecting Connecting© keynote will maximize your attendee's connections and kick-start their experience, guaranteed to facilitate networking throughout your conference which is the number one reason why people attend face-to-face meetings. Sarah moves the hallway conversations into the ballroom and faciltates connections that will last long after the meeting. Sarah is a networking expert who works with organizations and associations to teach their people

As co-host of the weekly It All podcast, Sarah brings real conversations about leadership, resilience, and workplace well-being to women navigating the complexities of career and life. With 20 years in healthcare, she understands firsthand the pressures leaders face—yet while national trends show record-breaking burnout, Sarah’s clients are rewriting the story. A sought-after executive coach, author, and Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, she equips