People have changed faster than leadership has. Today’s leaders aren’t just navigating change—they’re leading people through distraction, information overload, AI, uncertainty, and a world that’s evolving faster than ever before. The challenge isn’t that leadership is broken. It’s that many leadership models were built for a different time. Award-winning keynote speaker Jen Buck believes modern humans require modern leadership. After delivering more than 10,000 presentations to over

Brendan Eyre is one of the country’s top touring comedians. He has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Gotham Comedy Live, DryBar, and his comedy has been viewed over 50 million times across social media platforms. Brendan’s laid back observational style has proven a relatable hit at countless corporate functions, fundraisers, and conferences. Known for being laid back yet professional, Brendan is the kind of easy to work with comedian clients love. While Brendan’s typical

Super Bowl Champion, award winning sales professional, and motivational speaker Buck Rasmussen knows what it takes to overcome challenges that seem impossible. His journey has taken him from professional football to the boardroom, while navigating personal trials that tested his resilience, character, and purpose. Through every setback and success, Buck discovered that the power to overcome adversity already exists within each of us. Today, he shares the lessons that shaped his life,

Christopher Koon is a financial advisor, coach, keynote speaker, and performance-minded leader who helps audiences think bigger, stay positive under pressure, and pursue ambitious goals with discipline. His story is built around adversity, perseverance, and the belief that success becomes possible when people do the work, build the right mindset, and surround themselves with strong relationships. With more than 25 years in the financial services industry, including his work with Northwestern Mutual

Burton Kelso is an internationally recognized 2X TEDx Keynote Speaker, Technology & AI Strategist, and Executive Facilitator, serving as the bridge between complex innovation and human success. For the past 34 years, as the Owner and Chief Technology Expert at Integral, a premier computer repair and managed IT services company, Burton has been in the digital trenches every day, solving real-world tech problems for businesses and consumers alike. As a Keynote Speaker & Executive Facilitator,

Nina Meehan is a doctoral candidate with connection at the heartbeat of all of her work. She assists organizations and teams with her LIFT framework for building the collective energy that transforms how teams think, connect, and perform. As a speaker, coach, and organizational catalyst, she helps leaders and organizations unlock the conditions where people do their most creative, courageous work together. As the founder and CEO of an award-winning, multi-million-dollar entertainment company, Nina

Frank Kitchen, CSP — The Chef of Success — knows what it means to start over and cook up something extraordinary. After being fired on Father's Day weekend while supporting a pregnant wife and toddler, Frank didn't fold — he flipped his mindset, bet on himself, and built a speaking career that has taken him around the world. That moment of adversity became the foundation of everything he teaches — because Frank doesn't just talk about resilience, performance, and mindset. He has lived it, tested

Paul J Long is a leadership and culture expert who teaches organizations the principles of Fundamism™—a deliberate approach to connection that creates unbeatable workplace cultures. In organizations today, there's a critical disconnect: leaders are overwhelmed, teams are carrying the weight of constant change, and yet companies expect exceptional cultures. Paul's work addresses this gap by showing that culture isn't something we fix—it's something we create through deliberate choices. Drawing

Monica Ortega is an adventure speaker, emcee, and author with a passion for inspiring people to step outside their comfort zones and face their fears. Best known as the creator and host of the travel show "Monica Goes," she showcases unique destinations while encouraging others to embrace adventure in their own lives. With over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, Monica combines her skills as a performer with her love for exploration to create engaging, motivational presentations.

When leaders want to break team silos, drive exponential growth, and innovate through teamwork, they call Erica Dhawan. Erica is an internationally recognized authority, bestselling author, and advisor on 21st century teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. Named by Thinkers50 as the "Oprah of Management Thinkers," she is the author of three books: Use Your Brain, Digital Body Language, and Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence. The world of business is increasingly digital,

Shawn Ellis believes every breakthrough begins with an ending. For more than 25 years, he has helped leaders navigate growth, disruption, uncertainty, and the moments that determine what comes next. His signature keynote, Radical AdaptabilityTM, gives organizations a practical framework for replacing survival mode with intentional leadership through five choices: Calm, Clarity, Courage, Confidence, and Community. The work isn't theoretical. Years ago, Shawn experienced a business collapse that

Erik Wahl is a recognized artist and best selling author who uses art as a vehicle to inspire professionals to achieve greater levels of performance. Erik is the author of the Best Selling Business book, UNTHINK published worldwide by Random House™ .  Erik Wahl is a visionary whose unique presentations leverage his creative talent to become a visual metaphor to the core of his message: that creativity, innovation and the power to inspire as leaders lies within all of us. Erik's unique

Dima is Middle Eastern in her genes, American in her heart, and a global citizen in her spirit. She ignites the untapped potential in individuals across the globe, empowering them to shatter limitations and become courageous, purpose driven leaders. Her own journey is one of escaping confinement, crossing continents, and transforming her life’s purpose. Harnessing the power of her story, Dima is committed to inspiring individuals to attain personal and professional growth. Through keynote speeches,

Elizabeth McCormick is a decorated U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot, leadership expert, and Certified Speaking Professional who helps individuals and organizations strengthen their confidence, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure. Known as a keynote speaker whose expertise covers Motivational Leadership, Resilience, Sales, Safety, Team Building, and Peak Performance, she brings transformative insights to every event. During her military career, Elizabeth flew air assault, command

Since founding the Leadership Difference in 1995, nearly half a million people have attended Dave’s “enter-TRAIN-ment” seminars on topics that include leadership, customer service, selling skills, and personal performance enhancement.  His clients include Allstate Insurance, Bank of America, Universal Studios, Hilton Worldwide, Janssen/Johnson and Johnson, Novartis, Sub-Zero Wolf Appliances, Electrolux Appliances, Trek Bikes, Walt Disney World and the CIA.  In July 2013, Meeting Professionals