With one auspicious and magical turn of the rotary dial, there appeared Mr. Sunday Night himself – Ed Sullivan – boasting a variety hour lineup of singers, dancers, puppeteers, acrobats, and celebrities and as fate would offer... a magician. For a captive and curious five-year old Tom Burgoon, this would be his premier introduction to the world of magic and entertainment and the rest – as they say – is truly history. With an entrepreneurial career that spans over four decades, Tom Burgoon has wowed

Tim Richardson, CSP has been speaking professionally full-time for most of his adult life. He is the author of Jump Starts: Wit and Wisdom to Super Charge Your Day, co-author of Transformation Thinking: Tools and Techniques That Open the Door to Powerful New Thinking, contributing author of Meditations for the Road Warrior. He also has published articles and been interviewed for numerous magazines, journals, and business publications. He is also the founder and president of a melanoma foundation

For over thirty years, Tim Cavanagh has entertained a wide variety of audiences.  He's headlined some of the best comedy clubs in the country, performed at theaters, corporate shows, association events, fundraisers, awards banquets, on cruise ships and college campuses.   Time after time, clients comment on how special Tim made their event.  They are impressed with the insightful customized material, written and tailored to the particulars of the group.   And they are

Jon Wee and Owen Morse deliver comedy entertainment with a powerful message, creating an unforgettable experience for audiences in any industry. The Power of Partnership You put on a great meeting last time, but now you have to top it. You need something unexpected, unique and fresh. Enter The Passing Zone!!! Here you find something different. You find roaring chainsaws, cheering attendees, flaming torches and knives flying through the air! You find a surprising experience. And you find genuine

Tessa Todd Morgan is a mindfulness expert, personal growth coach and accredited trainer in Emotional Intelligence. As the Founder and CEO of TRIESSENCE, Tessa has coached hundreds of individuals and organizations to achieve a balance of physical, mental and spiritual wellness. In 2003, Tessa began in the professional speaking industry, and was privileged to work with famous keynote speakers and celebrities such as Dr. Oz, Geena Davis, Sir Ken Robinson and Suze Orman. Today, she speaks, trains and

Terry Rich is a successful CEO and President of 25 years who loves to engage and entertain audiences across the globe. During his appointment by three Governors, his leadership increased lottery sales and profits by 50%. He also led the Blank Park Zoo to profitability from a $600,000 deficit while positioning it as the second largest attended cultural attraction in the state. But his national insight on business, banking, gaming, TV production, marketing and PR led him to success in his professional

Terry Jones is a technology pioneer who has played a pivotal role in creating the trillion-dollar e-commerce travel industry. Whereas other people talk about innovation – Terry Jones lives it.  Only .01% of businesses reach the elusive billion-dollar “unicorn” status, Jones built and scaled not one but two unicorn businesses (Travelocity and Kayak). As a board director for more than 20 companies, his IPOs and exits total over $10 Billion. Jones is a highly sought-after international speaker

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