In today’s economic climate many businesses are realizing the need for change. American Program Bureau’s (APB) change management speakers have a deep understanding of not only the need for change in organizations, but how to achieve it. APB’s change management keynote speakers include CEO's, directors, authors, athletes and academics who deliver knowledgeable presentations that will shake up the status quo and provide a path to new, more effective ways to manage.
Howard Gardner
Howard Gardner, a psychologist and professor at Harvard, is a pioneering intellectual thinker whose expertise reflects decades of study in leadership, intelligences, and ethics. His most recent book is Truth, Beauty & Goodness Reframed.
Howard Putnam
For more than 30 years, Putnam - the former CEO of Southwest Airlines - played a leading role in the rapidly changing environment of the airline industry. He is the author of The Winds of Turbulence.
Rick Belluzzo
A 30-year tech industry veteran and former president and COO of Microsoft, Belluzzo is the CEO of Quantum Corporation, a data protection business. Belluzzo is responsible for guiding the company's business strategy and direction.
Robert Kriegel
US News & World Report called Dr. Kriegel "one of the country's leading authorities in change, human performance, and innovative thinking." He is the best-selling author of Sacred Cows Make the Best Burgers, a commentator on NPR's "Marketplace" program, and has coached many Olympic and professional teams. ...
Jeffrey Baxter
Grammy Award-winning rock guitarist with the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, Baxter is now an advising member of Congress, the defense industry, and the military. Baxter teaches audiences what he has taught leading Pentagon and government officials - challenging old assumptions and adapting to change.
Jennifer James
With wit and authority, Dr. James speaks on the dynamics of adaptation and pinpoints the problems that affect corporations and individuals as they strive to move successfully into the future. Dr. James is a specialist in areas of cultural change, diversity, and marketing intelligence.
Warren Macdonald
An adventurer, motivational speaker, and author of A Test of Will: One Man’s Extraordinary Story of Survival, Warren Macdonald recalls the horror of a 1997 climbing accident that left him caught under a one-ton boulder in a freak rock fall. After having both legs amputated, he overcame incredible odds to once ...
Daniel Burrus
Burrus is an expert on how technological innovation affects business. Working from a philosophy of "If it works, it's obsolete," he instructs on how to initiate change and shape it to your advantage.
Scott McKain
Best-selling author and internationally renowned speaker Scott McKain's captivating presentations and best-selling books clearly reveal how to create more compelling connections between you and your customers, and how to stand out and move up, regardless of the economic climate in your industry.
Emory Austin
Austin's themes of leadership development, customer retention, increasing market share and the transformation of change into vision resonate with audiences for years to come. Most recently, Austin has been honored with the Council of Peers Award for Excellence, as well as being inducted to the Speaker Hall of Fame.
Erin Gruwell
Erin Gruwell leveraged the power of education to transform Long Beach's "unteachables," by teaching tolerance through literature and writing. Her tenacity and commitment to her students is chronicled in The Freedom Writers Diary - How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around ...
Esther Jeles
Business behavioral consultant Esther Jeles, CEO of Aylet, Inc, has dedicated her life to healing the workplace and exploring the “self limiting” practices that people use in their work/life experiences. She works to transform corporate environments into collaborative, inspirational, honorable businesses that produce ...
Roger Crawford
Crawford's remarkable life story proves that optimism and resilience can triumph over personal and professional obstacles. Although physically challenged, he is certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association and became the first athlete with a severe handicap to compete in a NCAA Division I college sport.
Jerry Porras
Currently teaching MBA and executive level courses in leadership, interpersonal dynamics, and organizational development, Porras co-authored the international bestseller, Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies. The book is based on the results of a six-year research project aimed at discovering the ...
Vince Poscente
Vince Poscente used his unique perspective on business and speed to reach the gold medal round of the Olympic speed-skiing competition only four years after deciding to compete - with no previous racing experience.
Erik Wahl
Wahl's special blend of warmth, humor, and experience helps audiences identify their unchallenged roadblocks to success. He is passionately committed to helping businesses explore new levels of vision and performance through creativity.
Don Soderquist
Former senior vice chairman of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Soderquist was a driving force behind Wal-Mart's rise to greatness. He was vice chairman and chief operating officer before ultimately becoming senior vice chairman. Continuing the legacy of Sam Walton as "keeper of the culture" is one of his primary responsibilities ...
Janet Lapp
Author of the acclaimed books, Plant Your Feet Firmly in Mid-Air and Dancing with Tigers. Creator and host of the highly-rated CBS series Keeping Well,she is one of the most sought-after speakers today on how to adapt to an information society and how to develop the skill to thrive in times of change.
Robert B. Tucker
An internationally recognized leader in the field of innovation, Robert B. Tucker shows audiences how to profit from change using simple but powerful concepts. These winning techniques allow businesses to gain market share by out-innovating the competition.
Watts Wacker
Watts Wacker is one of the most celebrated and influential minds in modern business. A lecturer, best-selling author, political commentator and social critic, he is one of the world’s most respected futurists. His uncommon versatility and vision has allowed him to help the world’s top corporations and organizations ...
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