Dr. Robert Waldinger's TED talk about what makes for a long and fulfilling life has over 11,000,000 views, and having run the longest study on adult life ever done- the Harvard Study of Adult Development- he can address topics such as happiness, stress reduction, fulfillment, mindfulness, and health. Dr. Waldinger is a Harvard psychiatrist, Zen priest, and psychoanalyst. For... read full bio
Amanda Knox has emerged as a strong voice in favor of wrongful conviction concerns, trauma, and the function of the media in the legal system. When Knox was just 20 years old and studying abroad in Perugia, Italy, her extraordinary tale began. Sadly, Meredith Kercher, her roommate and companion, was brutally killed only a few weeks into their stay together. International... read full bio
"Michael Hayes is a veteran of the US Navy SEALS, and his last job in the Navy was as the Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO and as a commander of a Special Operations Taskforce in Afghanistan. He also worked as a White House Fellow, and he served as the director of Defense Policy and Strategy for the National Security... read full bio
Dr. Johnny Wimbrey is a motivational speaker, trainer, author, and has multiple #1 best-selling books. Over the past 25 years, Dr. Wimbrey has inspired thousands of people on stages at convention centers, coliseums, arenas, and stadiums that are spread over five continents and more than 50 nations. Johnny's background is comparable to those of well-known orators. For instance, during an event... read full bio
Gabrielle Bernstein is the creator of the Miracle Membership, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, “The Universe Has Your Back”. She has also written five other bestselling books and has spoken for Ted Talks, Google, Oprah’s ‘SuperSoul Sunday’, L’Oreal, The Huffington Post, and as an export on The Dr. Oz Show. Apart from writing, Bernstein is a... read full bio
Kai Kight is a classically trained violinist that studied under the concertmaster of Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, and a motivational speaker. Kight uses his performances as a way to inspire his audience around the world. Kight loves to share not only his music but his words and stories that changed his way of viewing the world. He hopes that... read full bio
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
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
As the first blind active-duty officer in the military, Scotty Smiley carved his name into the annals of military history. Smiley, who was born on December 8th, 1979, has inspired countless people all across the world with his extraordinary story of bravery, resiliency, and tenacity. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2003 and being commissioned... read full bio
Tererai Trent is founder of Tererai Trent International, an inspiration speaker, and an activist for quality education and women’s empowerment. Trent has earned recognition after being named Oprah Winfrey’s “All-Time Favorite Guest.” She is also an educator, author, humanitarian and scholar. Trent was born in a village in Karoi District, Mashonaland West Providence and while growing up, she wasn’t allowed... read full bio
As the first female USAF Thunderbird Pilot, Colonel Nicole Malachowski made history while demonstrating unmatched skill, accuracy, and bravery as she soars through the air at 400 mph while being only 300 feet above the ground and an incredible 36 inches away from her squadron members. She is regarded as a true master of military aviation. She was awarded with... read full bio
A prominent figure in the fitness business, Gabrielle Reece is also a well-known athlete, talented author, and the first ambassador for Nike. She has experienced a tremendous journey as a professional beach volleyball player, a loving mother, and a person who has learned much about the complexity of life. Reece uses a variety of platforms, such as fitness programs, publications,... read full bio
John Foley is a legendary pilot with the Blue Angels, an elite Navy team that on its own has achieved legendary status, so to stand against titans like that is no small feat. He has the distinction of flying more than 500 miles per hour in impressive formations, just 18 inches away from the nearest jet. As of 2015, John... read full bio
Former US Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille had a stellar career. He is also an outstanding author and well-known leadership expert. With a distinguished military career and a comprehensive understanding of efficient people management, he has established himself as a reliable counsel for businesses looking to find, develop, and keep top talent. Sarraille has committed himself to assisting businesses in fostering mental... read full bio
Rev. Al Sharpton is the founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), a not-for-profit civil rights organization headquartered in Harlem, New York, with over 47 Chapters nationwide. As one of the nation's most-renowned civil rights leaders, Rev. Sharpton has been praised by President Barack Obama as ""the voice of the voiceless and a champion for the downtrodden,"" and... read full bio
Mark Dixon is one of Europe’s best-known entrepreneurs. He is the founder and Chief Executive of Regus Group, which he set up in 1989, and it is now the world’s largest provider of flexible workspaces. Currently at 1400 business centres in 100 countries, through constant innovation, Regus has created not just a new business model but an entirely new industry... read full bio
Record-breaking mountain climbers Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell spent three years attempting to free climb The Dawn Wall on El Capitan in Yosemite, CA. It ultimately took them 19 days to complete. With 7 pitches of 5.14-5.14+ and countless pitches of 5.13, it is considered the most difficult climb in the world. They were the first daredevils to climb the... read full bio
Tommy Caldwell is an American rock climber. He is accomplished in several types of climbing, including sport climbing, hard traditional climbing, big-wall speed climbing, and big-wall free climbing. Caldwell was held hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan in 2000. He ended up pushing a lone captor off a cliff, which led to their escape to government soldiers. A book about the... read full bio
Chester Elton is an author, motivational speaker, trainer, and employee engagement expert. He is the New York Times best-selling author of several books on leadership and organizational management, including The Carrot Principle (co-written with Adrian Gostick), The 24-Carrot Manager and The Invisible Employee.Called the “apostle of appreciation,” by the Globe and Mail, Canada’s largest newspaper, and “creative and refreshing” by... read full bio
Professional poker player Annie Duke holds a World Series of Poker gold bracelet, and was formerly the leading money winner among women in WSOP history. She has won the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions and the National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Also an author, Duke has written several instructional books for poker players, including Decide to Play Great Poker... read full bio
