Workforce Speakers

Ted Childs

As IBM's Vice President of Global Workforce Diversity, Childs oversaw IBM's model workforce diversity programs and policies. Called "perhaps the most effective diversity executive on the planet" by Fast Company, he helps companies, organizations, and communities understand the importance of diversity education to ...

Jeff Taylor

As founder of Monster and Eons, Jeff Taylor is recognized as an innovator and visionary business leader in the Internet and careers industries. As an inspirational and enthusiastic keynote speaker, Taylor zeroes in on what lies ahead by drawing on his experience as a big picture entrepreneur and expert at technology, ...

Coleman Peterson

Cole Peterson is President/CEO of Hollis Enterprises, LLC, formed in May 2004 following his retirement as the Executive Vice President of People for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. At Wal-Mart, Peterson had the distinction of being chief human resource officer of their 1.5 million "associates" worldwide.

John Zogby

Chairman of the Board and Chief Insights Officer of IBOPE Zogby International (IZI) and author of The Way We’ll Be, John Zogby remains by all accounts the hottest and most accurate pollster and trendspotter in the United States today. No one can tell you more about what’s happening—from politics to social ...

Jeremy Rifkin

Rifkin, president of the Foundation on Economic Trends, is the author of several books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and are used in hundreds of universities around the world.

Richard Florida

Richard Florida is the author of the best-selling books The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It’s Transforming Work, Leisure Community and Everyday Life, The Flight of the Creative Class, and his latest book, Who’s Your City?, which provides the first ever ranking of cities by life-stages. He is ...

Caroline Casey

A visually impaired social entrepreneur working to enhance the relationship between disability and society, Caroline has received several high profile awards in recognition of her work worldwide. She was the first Irish person to be appointed a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum in 2006 and was awarded an ...

Leslie Bennetts

A contributing editor at Vanity Fair who has explored women's issues in society, Bennetts is the author of The Feminine Mistake: Are We Giving Up Too Much?, the groundbreaking bestseller that presents a cautionary tale about the dangers of women giving up their careers.

Ken Dychtwald

Dr. Ken Dychtwald is an authority on the social, economic and lifestyle implications of the "aging of America." He advises on target marketing and services to an aging population.

Susan L. Taylor

As editorial director of Essence, Taylor was the driving force behind one of the most celebrated black-owned business success stories in recent times. Her firm belief in personal empowerment and tapping into the power within motivates and inspired her employees to lead Essence to become a successful global ...

Samuel Betances

Masterful keynoter of major conferences. Entertaining and motivational educator. Diversity workshop facilitator.

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.

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.

David Ulrich

Dave Ulrich is a Professor of Business at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and co-founder of The RBL Group, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value. He has written 15 books covering topics in HR and leadership, is currently on the Board of Directors for Herman ...

Steve Pemberton

Stephen Pemberton is the Divisional VP and Chief Diversity of Walgreens and is an expert at diversifying workforces. He is a leading keynote speaker on matters of diversity and inclusion and its importance to the growth of the American industrial complex.

Patricia Russell-McCloud

Identified as one of the top five business motivators in America. Author of A is for Attitude: An Alphabet for Living.

Desi Williamson

Williamson's high-impact programs are based on 20 years on the front line in sales, management, and marketing; building multi-million dollar businesses, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and developing people potential at powerhouse corporations such as Johnson and Johnson, Johnson Wax, and PepsiCo.

Kate White

White is the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine. During her two-and-a-half year tenure, Cosmo has become the number one selling magazine on the newsstand in the US.

Neil Howe

Neil Howe, best-selling author and national speaker, is a renowned authority on generations in America. He gives readers and audiences powerful insights into the people of today's generation, what motivates them as consumers and workers, and how they will shape our national future. A great choice for any forward-looking ...

Ed Gordon

Hard-hitting, inspiring, intelligent, honest, direct: these are some of the words used to describe the style and approach of Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Ed Gordon. Known for his stellar interaction with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, entertainment, and sports, his name is synonymous with the "big" interview and ...