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APB speaker Mike Hayes, former commanding officer of SEAL Team Two and longtime public servant and business leader, has released a new book, Mission Driven: The Path to a Life of Purpose. The book offers a practical roadmap for people at major crossroads in their lives, helping readers define success, lean into their core values, and translate purpose into action.

Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans who have enriched the country. Join us in honoring these communities with one of the sought-after speakers below!

In a recent episode of CBS Sunday Morning, Emmy-winning correspondent and APB exclusive speaker David Pogue dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the job search landscape—especially for recent college graduates. 

Esteemed innovation strategist and futurist Deborah Perry Piscione has received a nomination in the 2025 Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Awards, the event widely dubbed by the Financial Times as the “Oscars of Management Thinking.” 

For six decades, American Program Bureau (APB) has proudly stood as one of the world’s most trusted speaking agencies. Founded on the belief that ideas can inspire action, APB has brought the voices of world leaders, groundbreaking innovators, cultural icons, and passionate advocates to audiences across the globe. Our history is a testament to the caliber of people we’ve worked with—individuals who don’t just speak, but shape history.

Trailblazing race car driver and inspirational speaker Torsten Gross has officially released his highly anticipated docuseries, Just Hands: For the Love of Racing, now streaming on Amazon Prime. The launch marks a major milestone in Gross’s ongoing mission to redefine what’s possible—both on the track and in life.

Check out our growing library of Hot Takes—insightful, bold thoughts and opinions from some of our most sought-after speakers. Dynamic and engaging, these voices cut through the noise in a world inundated with information as they share sharp, exciting takes on a variety of topics. Fuel the fire of your intellectual curiosity!

As summer unfolds, Financial Times has once again unveiled its highly anticipated seasonal reading list—a compelling collection of books recommended by its editors and columnists. From political economy to poetic fiction, this year’s picks reflect important topics and themes the world is currently grappling with. Among the standout recommendations was Inflation: A Guide fo ...

Juneteenth (short for June 19th) marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans throughout Texas learned that they were free—news that took approximately two months after the Confederate surrender of the Civil War and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation to reach them.  As our nation recognizes the legacy of Juneteenth during a time of heightened consciousness over pervasive racism and persecution in our nation, we urge everyone to continue to do their part in igniting change.

We are excited to share that Molly Jong-Fast's recently released memoir, How to Lose Your Mother, has landed on The New York Times Bestseller List! With rave reviews continuing to pour in, People magazine said: "This raw, intimate memoir is a stunning portrait of difficult relationships and how we survive them.”