Jessica Chen is a speaker, author, and global communication expert who has won an Emmy. More than two million people have learned from her how to become better communicators at work. Jessica has given speeches at some of the best companies, such as Google, Microsoft, Citibank, and the UN, to help their teams learn how to communicate and make an impression... read full bio
Jen Psaki is an American former White House Communications Director who served under President Barack Obama. Psaki was born in Stamford, Connecticut, and she went on to earn her B.A. from the College of William & Mary where she performed in competitive backstroke swimming. After finishing her degree, Psaki went on to later begin her career in politics working for... read full bio
Jimi, a Canadian singer-songwriter and producer, has a talent for fusing deep guitar riffs, a voice that is equal parts sweet and strong, and honest, unvarnished storytelling. She grew up spinning music by the Eagles, Janis Joplin, Bryan Adams, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among others. Her unique style, a fusion of rock intensity, bluesy grit, and genuine country soul, was... read full bio
Jason Furman is an American economist and professor at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and was previously the 28th Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Barack Obama. Prior to his role as chair of the CEA, Furman has been Deputy Director of the National Economic Council. Furman graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in social... read full bio
Jimmy Connors is a former World No. 1 professional tennis player, regarded as one of the greatest in history. He is also a former coach of Andy Roddick, a US Open champion. Connors held the top ranking for a hundred and sixty consecutive weeks, and an additional eight times during his career (a total of 268 weeks). He won eight... read full bio
Jon Lovitz is best known for serving as a cast member of Saturday Night Live between 1985 to 1990, for which he was nominated twice for an Emmy Award, and for voicing Jay Sherman on The Critic. In fall of 2007, Jon Lovitz had the grand opening for his new comedy club, The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Aubergine, in... read full bio
A singer-songwriter from Blackheath in South London, Jack Penate is the grandson of The Gormenghast Trilogy author and illustrator Mervyn Peake. He frequently appears in the "Estuary English" pack of UK musicians, a group that includes artists like Lily Allen, Jamie T, Kate Nash, Adele and others who sing without purposefully changing their spoken English accent. He and his friend Felix White formed the... read full bio
Jeff Zucker is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of media giant NBC Universal. Throughout his 24+ years with the company, he has served as an award-winning news producer, entertainment executive, and business leader. A five-time Emmy Award winner, Zucker is a member of the board of directors of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Temple Emanu-El,... read full bio
Ms. Smith has guided Fortune 50 CEOs through difficult decisions, counseled presidents and world leaders through international crises, and assisted in managing the reputations of some of the most well-known people in the world for more than 25 years. She established Smith & Company in 1993. It is a strategic advice firm with offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, New... read full bio
Judah Friedlander is an American actor and comedian, known for his trademark trucker hats, oversized glasses and unkempt appearance, which he retains in many of his screen roles. Judah has been in over 20 movies including "Meet the Parents," "Zoolander," "Date Movie," "Wet Hot American Summer," "Feast," "Showtime," "Duane Hopwood," "Zoolander" & "American Splendor" for which he was nominated for... read full bio
American musician and actor John Howard Gallagher Jr. is most renowned for creating the character of Moritz Stiefel in the rock musical Spring Awakening. For this portrayal, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. In addition, he portrayed Lee in the Broadway version of Jerusalem, Edmund in the Broadway revival of Long Day's Journey Into... read full bio
Jennifer Hyman is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rent the Runway, a business that has transformed the retail industry by making designer dress and accessory rentals a convenient and accessible luxury experience for millions of women. Since Rent the Runway’s launch, Jennifer has managed all areas of the business including technology, fashion, sales, marketing, operations, customer service and... read full bio
Jessica Lowndes is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter best known for her role as Adrianna Tate-Duncan on the remake of “90210”. Growing up with two successful parents, Lowndes knew she was destined for something special. She grew up learning music and producing her own music before finding an acting opportunity in high school. Shortly after Lowndes quit school and moved... read full bio
Successful English-American soccer coach Jill Ellis has had a lasting impression on the world of women's soccer. Ellis has demonstrated her excellent leadership skills and strategic acumen at the college and international levels throughout the course of a multidecade career. Early in the 1980s, Ellis started her coaching career in the US, where she immediately established a reputation. The NC State... read full bio
One of the most exciting possibilities in professional basketball was Jonathan Bender of the Indiana Pacers, an uncommon first-round selection selected by the NBA right out of high school. Hailed as Michael Jordan's heir, he broke the legend's record with 31 points in the McDonald's All-American game, positioning himself for what may be an incredible career. However, a knee injury compelled... read full bio
Jonathan Kite is an actor, comedian, and impressionist, most popular known for his role as Oleg Golishevsky on the CBS comedy 2 Broke Girls. For five years and counting, Kite has co-starred as this character- the creepy Ukrainian cook who works at the diner. Other television work includes guest roles on Raising Hope, Kickin' It, American Dad!, The Life &... read full bio
Jon Acuff has contributed his knowledge to recognized international organizations for an amazing 19 years, helping them to effectively communicate their stories. His skill at telling stories has benefited well-known companies like The Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and the Auto Trader team. He has recently spoken before crowds all around the country, making a lasting impression on events hosted by... read full bio
Jeffrey Gitomer is known as the King of Sales. He is the author of New York Times best sellers The Sales Bible, The Little Red Book of Selling, The Little Black Book of Connections, and The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude. His books have not only hit the New York Times best sellers list but also the Amazon.com number... read full bio
John Fox is a former American football coach and player. He coached for over 17 teams during his career, but was most famous for his time with the Carolina Panthers, the Denver Broncos, and the Chicago Bears. Fox went to San Diego State, where he played for the football team, and earned his bachelors degree in physical education and earned... read full bio
John Digweed is a British DJ, record producer, and record label owner from Hastings, England. He has been previously voted World No 1 DJ by DJ Magazine and apart from his solo career, he has often collaborated with Sasha as Sasha & John Digweed and with Nick Muir as Bedrock. Digweed started his career as a DJ when he was... read full bio
