Burt Rutan is a world-renowned engineer, best known for his innovations in modern aviation. As the designer of SpaceShipOne, the first privately-built spacecraft to reach space, Rutan is a notable figure in science and space history. In addition to this achievement, Rutan designed the Voyager, the first aircraft to travel the world without stopping to refuel. He has also been... read full bio
Cal Fussman is a bestselling author, a highly regarded interviewer, keynote speaker, and corporate consultant. Fussman has contributed to Esquire Magazine, Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, and other publications, is an avid storyteller, and communication expert. This exceptional speaker has given insight to companies like Pixar, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, Vans, and Lululemon, spoken at colleges like UCLA and Georgetown, and... read full bio
For thirty-two years, Jerry Coffee has called Hawaii home. The only other place he lived longer was in the infamous Hanoi Hilton in North Vietnam. Those seven years, nine days he spent as a prisoner of war - much of it in solitary, enduring torture - served not to embitter him, but to strengthen his faith, love of country, and... read full bio
Captain Sandra Yawn is a ship captain and professional yacht charterer. She is one of the only female captains in the yachting industry. Having overcome the boundaries and stereotypes of a female sailor, Captain Yawn has also conquered pirates and major fires onboard her ship. Captain Sandy Yawn is also a lead subject on Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean. She speaks... read full bio
Cara Brookins, a well-known authority on the science of motivation, empowers audiences to deal with change, take initiative, and develop resilience by sharing stories from her unusual building site. As she placed the block, framed the walls, and even ran the gas and water lines for her 3,500-square-foot home, Cara gained firsthand experience with resilience. In her #1 best-selling novel Rise:... read full bio
Casey Lohrenz was the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot U.S. Navy. She’s flown combat missions all over the world and experienced high-intensity environments that depend on precise execution to avoid catastrophe. Her experiences in the Navy taught her that high-performing teams require fearless leaders. Once exiting the armed forces, she published a book, Fearless Leadership, that translated her experiences... read full bio
Carlos Paez Rodriguez, also known as “the man of the iron spirit,” is best known for being one of the only survivors from the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 that crashed near the Andes. During his time fighting for survival, Rodriguez had to resort to cannibalism to stay alive and was only 18 at the time of the crash. By... read full bio
Carmen Rizzo is a musician, producer and two-time Grammy Award nominee. He has collaborated with some of musics biggest names, including Tiesto, Seal, Paul Oakenfold, Coldplay, Alanis Morissette, Dido, AR Rahman, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Pete Townshend. Rizzo also co-founded the revolutionary World Music act, Niyaz. He contributed original music to the David Lynch Foundation album, along with Moby and Peter... read full bio
Caroline Arnold is a Wall Street expert and, notably, the author of Small Move, Big Change. Arnold is a knowledgeable speaker, giving insight into how to turn goals into behavioral changes. Regardless of the goalwhether it be to lose weight or improve professional relationshipsArnold gives audiences insight into how to break a cycle of failed resolutions to find success. Driving... read full bio
Cassandra Worthy is the world's most disruptive thought-leader on change that businesses need to develop organizational resilience and adaptation. Her contagious enthusiasm fills every space she enters. Seldom do organizations ever confront the turbulent emotional landscape of the organization head-on during times of significant change like merger, acquisition, organizational reorganization, new system integration and market disruption. About 10% of successfully implementing change... read full bio
Cathy O’Dowd is a South African adventurer, author, and motivational speaker who is best known for being the first ever woman to reach to top of both the south and north sides of Mount Everest. O’Dowd grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, and began climbing while studying to earn her master’s in media studies at Rhodes University. Her first mountain... read full bio
Caylin Moore is an author, Rhodes Scholar, speaker, and role model. He speaks for every kid who is deprived of hope in downtrodden communities. He shares his story of growing up in one of the most impoverished, gang-infested communities in the US in his book “A Dream Too Big: The Story of an Improbable Journey from Compton to Oxford”. Moore... read full bio
Charles Best is a recognized visionary businessman and philanthropist who founded DonorsChoose.org and made significant contributions to the field of education. Charles Best, the founder and CEO of this ground-breaking platform, has permanently altered how people interact with and support public education. His impact can be seen in classrooms and communities all over the country. Under Charles Best's visionary leadership, DonorsChoose.org... read full bio
Charles Garfield is best known for his book Peak Performance: Mental Training Techniques of the Worlds Greatest Athletes. As a strategic advisor for businesses and nonprofits, Garfield is a sought-after speaker in America. He has given speeches at a Clinton White House Conference, address the Leadership of Oklahoma City after the bombing of a federal building, and more. Garfield has... read full bio
At Nevada Reno, Charles Mann was voted the most valuable defensive lineman in the Big Sky Conference in 1981 and 1982. As a senior, his 14 sacks led the conference. He finished third on his team with 76 tackles and was voted a Division l-AA All-American. Charles recently announced his retirement as a Professional Athlete and currently is tackling... read full bio
Charles Marcus is known as one of the top motivational speakers in the world. He is a passionate, engaging, dynamic speaker, who delivers moving speeches about his own personal and professional experiences in the business world. Marcus overcame a stuttering disability and won awards in the sales, leadership, and entrepreneurial industries. In addition, he is now a best-selling author, having... read full bio
Taylor was drafted in the first round of the 1964 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He won the UPI NFL-NFC Rookie of the Year award as a running back and became the first rookie in 20 years to finish in the NFL's top 10 in both rushing and receiving. His 53 receptions were a record for running backs at... read full bio
Charlie Joiner is a former football player who starred in professional football for eighteen seasons, virtually exclusively at the position of wide receiver. He was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996. Joiner is currently the wide receivers coach of the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers hired him on January 23, 2008, following seven seasons in the... read full bio
Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, consultant, and talk show host. Dr. Carter-Scott speaks about issues surrounding spirituality, human nature, and personal growth. She has authored the notable book (New York Times bestseller) If Life is a Game, These are the Rules: Ten Rules for Being Human. Dr. Carter-Scott helps people take charge of their lives by turning... read full bio
Cheryl A. Clarke is a fundraising consultant, trainer, author and “recovering lawyer.” She wrote Storytelling for Grantseekers: The Guide to Creative Nonprofit Fundraising and co-authored Grant Proposal Makeover: Transform Your Request from No to Yes. Cheryl A. Clarke is a featured trainer at Compass Point Nonprofit Services and has co-moderated the highly regarded “Reality Grantmaking” numerous workshops.... read full bio
