Wesley Hamilton is a personal development speaker who is the founder of the philanthropic organization, Disabled But Not Really. Hamilton was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, and had a rough upbringing. When Hamilton was 16 he moved out on his own and later on when he was only 24 Hamilton was walking to his car and was shot... read full bio
Mo Barrett is a anecdotist, connector, and leadership speaker who began her career in the Air Force Academy. During her time with the Air Force Academy, Barrett had a successful failure after she was the first member of her pilot training class to earn an “Unsatisfactory” grade. As a pilot in the Air Force, Barrett went on to fly all... read full bio
Mike Africa Jr. is a hip-hop artist, writer, motivational speaker, and a member of the MOVE organization. Mike is the son of two political prisoners who were sentenced to 100 years and prison and Mike himself, was born in prison. After his mother gave birth to him, he was placed in an orphanage where he had a rough upbringing. He... read full bio
Scott Waddle is an author, motivational speaker, and former Commanding Officer of USS Greeneville. Waddle is from Austin, Texas, and he has previously graduated from the Naval Academy of Annapolis. Waddle gained attention after becoming the Commanding Officer of USS Greeneville as it was a ship that had low morale and an unacceptably high turnover. Waddle saw the challenge as... read full bio
Jamie MoCrazy has always had a sense of adventures. As a kid, she loved all manner of physical activities: skiing, soccer, gymnastics, climbing, etc. It’s only natural that she grew up to be one of the most adored freestyle skiers in the world. By the age of 18, she had already won multiple Junior World Championships. After enduring a terrible... read full bio
Thom Shea is a decorated retired Navy SEAL who served the U.S. for more than two decades. In that time, he learned the value of good leadership and how to become the best version of yourself for others. He’s become an author, penning the bestselling “Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL’s Way of Life” along with “Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos”.... read full bio
""We do not become happy because we are successful. We become successful because we are happy."" So says Robert Holden, Director of the Happiness Project and author of the bestselling books Happiness NOW!, Shift Happens, and Success Intelligence. His innovative work on happiness and success has been featured on Oprah and Good Morning America, and his two major BBC documentaries,... read full bio
Brian Biro is considered one of America’s biggest coaches and one of the country’s foremost speakers on topics like team building, thriving on change, possibility thinking, and leadership. With over 1,350 presentations give worldwide, it’s safe to say that Brian knows a thing or two about what he’s talking about. Some of his clients include high profile names like the... read full bio
Ben Adkins is a mediation and conflict resolution specialist, management and leadership trainer, and keynote speaker for multiple industries. Adkins as given more than 3,000 presentations to date. He has authored several training programs and was the trainer for National Seminars, Inc. for ten years. He has been the business workshop leader for several colleges including Leslie Graduate College and... read full bio
Jen Coken is an internationally renowned comedian, coach, speaker and Imposter Syndrome specialist who has received recognition from ABC, MSNBC and TEDx. In the past 30 years, Jen has mentored close to 10,000 executives in both the public and commercial sectors. She imagines a society in which everyone is comfortable with themselves and where each person is valued for their own contributions.... read full bio
D.J. was raised in a close-knit, devoutly Christian household that values business, music and sports. His mother instilled in him and his elder brother the value of hard work and the ability to seize chances via business. Whether it was starting a lemonade stand or getting a lawnmower and rake to mow the yards in the neighborhood to earn money. Those who... read full bio
Dr. Ivan Joseph serves as a source of motivation, inspiring people and groups to beyond their own expectations. His transforming impact goes far beyond his individual successes, demonstrating the strength of encouraging others to achieve success together. Ivan's tremendous influence on people's lives is evident, as seen by the astounding 27 million views of his TEDx Talk, earning him a... read full bio
Wes Schaeffer is an obsessively pragmatic mentor and the founder of The Sales Whisperer®. He has helped over 2,400 of the world's top speakers, authors, coaches, and sales professionals achieve nearly miraculous growth by implementing his repeatable, transferrable, and proven processes, which have been developed, honed, and refined since 1988. Wes combines Southern common sense with his formal training and... read full bio
MEETING YOUR CHALLENGES As a motivational speaker, drawing from his experiences as a POW for over five years, Captain Dave Carey brings to his audiences a positive and up-beat message about being your best-doing your best. Dave reminds us of the power stored within each of us that adversity can help unlock. He relates to his audience in a down-to-earth yet... read full bio
Debbie Allen is recognized as one of the most accomplished professional women speakers all over the world because to the fact that she has earned the title of CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) from both the National Speakers Association and the International Speakers Federation. She has 23 years of experience as a professional business speaker and has given presentations in front... read full bio
Dethra U. Giles is a well-known keynote speaker, best-selling author and consultant on a global scale. ExecuPrep, a global company that offers coaching, leadership development and performance enhancement at work, was founded by her as well. The Happily Ever Employed podcast is hosted by Dethra. She has worked with thousands of leaders across a variety of industries, with hundreds of clients. Dethra has dedicated... read full bio
1) Awakening the Fearless Leader Within Do you lead with fear or with presence Does your workplace resemble a battlefield, or do you rise above it Do you listen to your team and clients, or do expectations get in your way Fearless leaders aren't brave in the face of danger. Instead, they understand how fear-based thinking keeps everyone stuck-and they forge a... read full bio
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Milo Shapiro left fifteen years in Information Technology to pursue his then-ten-year passion: applying improvisation to business practices and personal development. His self-created training program, TEAMprovising, has created a team connectedness, improved communication, and boosted innovation for I.T. engineers at Sempra Energy, processing clerks at Computer Science Corporation, and nurses at HealthSouth. As a member of the esteemed National Speakers... read full bio
Ron Kitchens LEADERSHIP ARCHITECT Ron's focus is to assist leaders to accelerate their impact and well-being in career, family, and community. Ron is the senior partner and chief executive officer of Southwest Michigan First, an economic consulting firm, which includes Consultant Connect and the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund. He is the publisher of 269 MAGAZINE™, board member of Impact Athletic, chairman... read full bio
