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Motivational Speakers

CHARLES CLARK

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Thrive Through Adversity

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Former world-class athlete inspiring others to thrive by overcoming adversity with resilience and mindset transformation.

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MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

Nicole Malachowski 

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Resilient Leadership Trailblazer

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First female Thunderbird pilot inspiring people to embrace failure and resilience in overcoming personal and professional challenges.

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MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

Darryl Bellamy Jr.

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Fearless Mindset Strategist

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Helps people embrace and conquer fear, empowering them to shift from fearful to fearless in life.

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MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS

JENNY
EVANS

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Energy and Resilience 

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Helps people go from overwhelmed to on fire with physiological and psychological strategies for resilience and performance.

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MOtivational Speaker

David Burkus

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Frictionless Business 

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Helps leaders build high-performing teams through actionable strategies and proven techniques for success.

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Leadership Speakers

Steve Rizzo

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Motivational Humor

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Former comedian turned motivational speaker, showing how enjoyment sparks passion and enthusiasm in life and work.

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LEADERSHIP SPEAKER

Natalie Nixon

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Creativity and Innovation Futurist

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Expert in design thinking, creativity, and leadership, teaching organizations how to embrace innovation and future-proof their strategies.

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LEADERSHIP SPEAKER

Anne Bonney

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Change Empowerment 

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Inspiring people to embrace discomfort and change while building emotional intelligence and resilience.

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LEADERSHIP SPEAKER

Dr. Jackie Freiberg

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Courageous Leadership

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Equips people with courage to lead in work and life, specializing in innovation, change, and engagement.

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LEADERSHIP SPEAKER

Dan Pontefract 

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Leadership Growth 

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Best-selling author and leadership strategist, helping organizations and leaders bloom with effective strategies.

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Business Speakers

Pamela Barnum

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Trust & Negotiation

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Former undercover officer turned trust strategist, teaching real-world techniques for building trust and interpreting nonverbal cues.

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business SPEAKER

David Avrin

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 Customer Experience

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Charismatic speaker helping organizations reduce buying friction and become ridiculously easy to do business with.

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business SPEAKER

Kaplan 
Mobray

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Personal Branding 

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Globally acclaimed business speaker and author, helping individuals build brands, elevate performance, and drive business growth.

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Libby Gill

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Change Leadership Expert

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Guides leaders to navigate change, challenge, and chaos while fostering hope and resilience in the workplace.

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business SPEAKER

Brendan 
James 
Kane 

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Social Media Viral

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Author and strategist teaching brands how to make viral content without relying on luck or random trends.

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Education Speakers

OLIVER
NORTH

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Ownership & Transformation Guide

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From foster care to CEO, he teaches others how to take ownership of their life, education, and leadership.

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Adam Markel 

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Resilience RESEARCHER

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Author and researcher teaching organizations and individuals how to tap into resilience and thrive in constant change.

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Education speaker

Darryl Bellamy Jr.

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Fearless Mindset Strategist

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Helps students embrace and conquer fear, empowering them to shift from fearful to fearless in life.

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ANTHONY 
TRUCKS

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Identity Shift Catalyst

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Former NFL athlete teaching people how to shift identities and make "SHIFT" happen through hard work and resilience.

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EDUCATION SPEAKER

Charles Clark 

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FROM BURNT OUT TO THRIVING

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First female Thunderbird pilot inspiring people to embrace failure and resilience in overcoming personal and professional challenges.

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Resilience Speakers

Magie Cook

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Adversity to Abundance

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From rags to riches, Magie inspires people to overcome adversity and achieve personal and professional success.

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Resilience Speakers

Dr. Susan Biali Haas

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Burnout Prevention

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Internationally recognized expert helping people reduce stress, prevent burnout, and improve mental health and resilience.

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Resilience Speakers

Anthony 
Trucks

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 Identity Resilience Coach

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Former NFL athlete teaching people how to shift identities and make "SHIFT" happen through hard work and resilience.

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Resilience Speakers

CHARLES CLARK

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Thrive Through Adversity

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Former world-class athlete inspiring others to thrive by overcoming adversity with resilience and mindset transformation.

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Resilience Speakers

James Lawrence

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Limit-Breaking Endurance Champion

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World record holder, endurance athlete, inspiring audiences with his story of humor, determination, and reaching new limits.

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Sales Speakers

Ryan Estis

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Sales Growth

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Former ad executive inspiring high-performance teams, emphasizing human connection and growth in the modern business world.

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Paul Epstein

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Sales Leadership Catalyst

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Former NFL executive inspiring teams to elevate leadership, culture, and performance.

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John Livesay

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Storytelling Sales 

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Known as the Pitch Whisperer, teaching salespeople how to tell stories that turn them into revenue rockstars.

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Vince Poscente

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Peak Performance Sales 

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Purpose-driven activator of growth, delivering practical, high-energy takeaways on outpacing competition and achieving sales success.

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Peter Sheahan

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Sales Innovation Strategist

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Peter Sheahan helps businesses rethink their sales strategies by embracing innovation, driving growth, and adapting to changing market demands.

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Athlete Speakers

Blake Leeper

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 Limitless Paralympic Champion

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Double-leg amputee Paralympic medalist, inspiring audiences with his journey of overcoming adversity to achieve athletic greatness.

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Athletics SPEAKER

Anthony Trucks

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 Identity Shift Catalyst

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Former NFL athlete teaching people how to shift identities and make "SHIFT" happen through hard work and resilience.

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Athletics SPEAKER

Shannon Miller

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Gold Medal Mindset

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Olympic medalist and cancer survivor sharing how the Gold Medal Mindset helps people overcome challenges and succeed.

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Athletics SPEAKER

James Lawrence

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Ultra-Endurance Record Breaker

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World record holder, endurance athlete, inspiring audiences with his story of humor, determination, and reaching new limits.

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Athletics SPEAKER

Aaron Shawn Harper

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Champion Mindset

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Former NFL player turned corporate speaker, empowering others to embrace a winner’s mindset and transform adversity into opportunity.

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