Corporations & Associations
Corporate Culture:
Co-Founder & CEO of Life is Good
Keynote speaker Bert Jacobs is co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Optimist) of Life is Good, which spreads the power of optimism through inspiring art, a passionate community, and groundbreaking nonprofit work.
Former Head of Training, Walt Disney University
Formerly the head of training at the Walt Disney Company's Disney University and NEC Electronics, Douglass Lipp is an internationally acclaimed expert on customer service, leadership and global competitiveness.
Entrepreneur, Author & Co-founder, Fast Company
A hard-charging entrepreneur and the founder of Fast Company, Bill Taylor has encouraged a generation of executives and company-builders to think differently about change, leadership, and the new world of work.
CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight & Best-Selling Author
Keith Ferrazzi is the world’s foremost expert on professional relationship development. His signature focus on success through relationships – a deeply energizing passion – has fueled his own rise to prominence.
Expert of Connectional Intelligence & Author
Erica Dhawan is an expert on Connectional Intelligence and co-author of Get Big Things Done. She teaches innovative strategies to create value for clients, deliver sustainable results and ensure competitiveness.
Expert on Workforce Trends
Seth Mattison is a renowned expert on workforce trends and generational dynamics. As Founder and Chief Movement Officer of FutureSight Labs, Mattison advises many of the world’s leading brands and organizations.
Former Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO
A veteran of the US Navy SEALS, Michael Hayes translates the lessons from Iraq, Afghanistan and the White House to the corporate world to help organizations develop stronger leaders and improve their bottom line.
Workplace Diversity Expert
In August, 2006, Ted Childs retired from IBM after a distinguished 39-year career as a member of their corporate Human Resources team. Upon retiring, he founded Ted Childs®, LLC.