Mohammad Khatami, the reformist President of Iran, 1997 2005, is one of the pre-eminent world leaders of our time. Running on a platform of tolerance and social reform, Khatami swept into office in 1997, chosen by over 20 million Iranians, nearly 70 percent of the vote. It was a surprising, heart-lifting triumph. As President, Khatami reinvigorated Iran. A political... read full bio
Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini is an undeniably talented former professional Argentine tennis player, turned motivational speaker and entrepreneur. Recognized as the Princess of the Pampas, her adaptable sophisticated game matched with an overall allure brought her an extensive following. Starting at the age of six, Sabatini quickly picked up the game exuding tons of natural talent. And just as remarkable as... read full bio
John Elway is a former American football quarterback. He played his college football at Stanford and his entire professional career for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). Elway was drafted #1 overall in the NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts before being traded to the Denver Broncos. Following the AFC Championship Game, Elway and the Broncos lost... read full bio
Pat Croce graced the cover of Success magazine as the first person to ascend from the training room to the boardroom of a professional sports team. His remarkable success as a physical therapist and pioneer in the sports medicine field, to the colorful leader responsible for the resurrection of the Philadelphia 76ers as an NBA championship contender has been defined... read full bio
Aron Ralston is an American outdoorsman, engineer and motivational speaker. He survived a canyoneering accident, during which he amputated his own right forearm with a dull multi-tool in order dislodged himself from a boulder, underneath which he had been trapped for five days and seven hours. After he freed himself, he had to rappel down a 65 foot sheer cliff... read full bio
Stansfield Turner is a former United States Navy admiral and former Director of Central Intelligence and President of the Naval War College. He was formerly a senior research scholar at the University of Maryland, College Park School of Public Policy. Under Turner's direction, the CIA emphasized technical intelligence and signal intelligence. Reform and simplification of the intelligence community's multilayered secrecy... read full bio
Vijay Amritraj is a former Indian tennis player, sports commentator and actor. Vijay was born in Chennai, India to Maggie Dhairyam and Robert Amritraj. He and his brothers, Anand Amritraj and Ashok Amritraj, were the successors of Ramanathan Krishnan in top-flight international tour tennis. They did their schooling in Don Bosco Egmore, Chennai, and later graduated from Loyola College, Chennai.... read full bio
Russian relations are a hot topic in the media, no matter which outlets you prefer. However, it's hard to weed through what is fact or fiction. Garry Kasparov, Russian chess grandmaster and active political figure, is able to offer a unique perspective on Russian relations after having lived in the communist society for most of his life. Garry Kasparov is... 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
Dr. Michelle Rozen is a game-changing, revenue building, performance-boosting change expert, and a highly respected authority on the psychology of change. She is a researcher, an author, and a frequent guest expert on the most prominent media networks. Dr. Michelle’s rare blend of audience engagement, alongside her ability to make takeaways simple and actionable, and her instant connection with the... read full bio
John Furlong has an incredible history working for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. As a leader and organizer of the Vancouver Games, Furlong pursued the idea of the Olympic games unifying Canada. Furlong was named Canadas Most Influential Sport Figure by The Globe and Mail and listed on Vancouver Magazines Vancouver Power 50 list. In addition, Rings Magazine listed... read full bio
Dani Johnson is an inspiration to people around the world. She shares her strategies for success in all aspects of life to motivate, educate, and inspire. Johnsons strategies for success are unique- she shares how to become debt-free, get more done in less time, profit off of your time, create healthy relationships, and promote discipline in your lifestyle. Her clients... read full bio
Joe Vitale, otherwise known as Mr. Fire, is the worlds first Hypnotic Marketer. He has authored a variety of books on the power of marketing, including best-selling number one book, Spiritual Marketing, best-selling e-book, Hypnotic Writing, and best-selling audio program, The Power of Outrageous Marketing. Vitale educates people worldwide on how to take their businesses and lives to the next... 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
Imagine harnessing the power of an engaging opening video, an electric closing performance, and an insightful main stage keynote all in one dynamic presentation. For over 20 years, Grammy-nominated artist Sekou Andrews has been helping the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called “Poetic Voice.” It is no surprise that Forbes... read full bio
Collins Tuohy Smith is well known for being the descendant of Leigh Anne Tuohy, whose incredible life was depicted in the television show and movie "The Blind Side." Collins's life changed dramatically when she met Michael Oher, her adopted brother, at Briarcrest Christian School and they grew close. Collins was instrumental in assisting Michael in adjusting to his new life in... read full bio
Hal Elrod is an American author, keynote speaker, and success coach who is best known for his best-selling book, ‘The Miracle Morning,’ which has gone on to be translated into 27 different languages. Elrod’s story begins when he was 20 years old and was hit by a drunk driver who was driving 70 miles per hour. This terrible incident caused... read full bio
Erling Kagge is a Norwegian author, art collector, explorer, author, lawyer, entrepreneur, and politician. Kagge is known for being the first person to complete the Three Poles Challenge; which is reaching the North and South Pole of the summit of Mount Everest on foot. Kagge alongside Borge Ousland became the first two people to ever reach the summit of the... read full bio
Tiana Tozer is a motivational speaker, consultant, and trainer, with programs based on real-life experiences. Through her empowering personal stories, Tiana inspires her audiences to strive for their full potential. When she was twenty years old, she was injured by a drunk driver. Since then, she has worked to change attitudes about people with disabilities, lobbied for the ADA, sat... read full bio
Since February 2015, Saundra Pelletier has held the positions of Chief Executive Officer, President, and Executive Director of Evofem Biosciences. Since November 2021, she has also served as the interim Chair of the Board following the resignation of our previous Chair due to health issues. Ms. Pelletier oversaw Evofem's move to the public market in January 2018 and has been... read full bio
