Health & Wellness
Motivation & Inspiration
Motivation & Inspiration:
ABC News Veteran, Creator & Host, What Would You Do?
A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quiñones from migrant farm work to the anchor desk at 20/20 and Primetime and creating, What Would You Do?, the hit show he hosts.
Best-Selling Author, Creator and Host of Podcasts Thanks for Asking & It’s Going To Be OK
How are you? Nora McInerny wants to know the truth. TED speaker known for her viral talk; Nora specializes in making space for emotional honesty and difficult conversations.
Emmy Winning TV Host & Breast Cancer Survivor
Best known as the co-host of Dancing with the Stars and Entertainment Tonight and host of Game Show Network's wordplay game show, Tug Of Words, Emmy-winner Samantha Harris is also an author, certified health coach & cancer survivor.
Co-Founder & CEO, Penny's Flight Foundation
Kate Doerge is an authentic, personable, and dynamic speaker who inspires others to reach for joy, turn pain into purpose, and shine a light in powerful ways.
Retired Navy SEAL, Co-Creator of U.S. Navy’s Warrior Toughness Program, Author of Life on the X
Stephen Drum is a retired Navy SEAL Master Chief, co-creator of The U.S. Navy Warrior Toughness program and executive business consultant who teaches how the same techniques used by the Navy & the SEAL Teams can be applied to leading.
World-Renowned Neurosurgeon & Neuroscientist
Mexican immigrant Quiñones-Hinojosa went from migrant worker to head of brain tumor surgery at Johns Hopkins. His incredible story is being developed into a movie by Brad Pitt and Disney.
Human-Centered Thought Leader, Bestselling Author, Managing Director at Seramount & The Pemberton Podcast
Steve Pemberton is a visionary human-centered thought leader and the Founder and CEO of The Lighthouse Academy.
Former F-18 Navy Fighter Pilot, Top Gun Speaker on Leadership, Teamwork & High-Performance Execution
Captain Jack Becker is a highly decorated, combat proven U.S. Navy fighter pilot and the leading speaker on teamwork, leadership, and process improvement.
Two-Time #1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker
At the age of nine, John was severely burned on 100% of his body. No one expected him to survive the first night. But he did. From this tragedy, John received the greatest gift – embracing the truth and choosing how to.
International Human Connection Keynote Speaker & Author
Riaz Meghji is an international human connection keynote speaker and author of the book Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships.
Dynamic Workplace Performance Expert
Henna Pryor, CSP is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert who speaks and writes about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness.
Host, History Channel’s Lost History & Brad Meltzer's Decoded; New York Times Best-Selling Author
History. Legacy. Character. Great leadership. Brad Meltzer draws upon the themes of his best-selling books and popular television shows, challenging audiences to look at their lives, work and mission through the lens of legacy.
NFL Hall Of Fame Quarterback
NFL Hall Of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly exemplifies what toughness is all about. From a young boy in the small town of East Brady, PA to his days as a star quarterback in the National Football League, Jim has shown courage to overcome every obstacle he has faced.
National Champion Heavyweight Olympic Boxer, Former Captain of Team USA & Featured in the NETFLIX Original Documentary, CounterPunch
Through his powerful message, Cam Awesome will teach you how to develop a champion's mindset, embrace the power of failure, and unleash your full potential.
6X Ninja Warrior, Former Biochemist & Award-Winning Fitness Coach
Angela Gargano is a keynote speaker, 6x American Ninja Warrior, Miss Fitness America, 3x Covergirl biochemist-turned-coach, and founder of a global movement that’s helped thousands of women accomplish what once felt impossible—starting with their first pull-up.
4X Bestselling Author; Founder and CEO, Every Monday Matters
For the past 15 years, Matthew Emerzian has been on a mission to create a world where everyone embraces how much and why they matter.
Co-Founder and President of Every Cure
David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, is Co-Founder and President of Every Cure and a physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania where he is one of the youngest faculty members to receive tenure at Penn Medicine.
The Subjects of the Award-Winning Film & Best-Selling Book, I'll Push You
Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray guide individuals and organizations toward their full potential through the power of relationships and community.
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Power Couple
Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall are an Olympic power couple with a remarkable love story. Their journey of determination, love, and excellence has cemented them as one of the most iconic couples in sports today.
Actress, Model, Disability Advocate & Lifestyle Influencer
At just 14 years old, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer was diagnosed with ALS and given five years to live. The news was devastating. But instead of letting it define her, she made a life-changing decision—she would live fully and fearlessly.
Iconic Storyteller for Leaders & Changemakers — Celebrated Artist, Burn Survivor, Entrepreneur, Encourager
Hailed as “life-changing,” “extraordinary,” and “bold” by audiences worldwide, Allison Massari’s motivational and artistic message of courage, compassion and perseverance inspires participants.
World Champion Adventure Racer & Author
A world champion adventure racer, firefighter and founder of World Class Teams, Flashover Seminars and the Project Athena Foundation, Robyn Benincasa accepts full blame for motivating people to do insane things.
Former NBA Star & Peak Performance Coach
As a nationally recognized speaker, Walter commands the stage, making the entire audience feel seen. People walk out of his talks motivated and inspired. His principles are simple but powerful and he uses his experience in a way that changes people.
Explorer & Researcher
Everything Mark Pollock does is about inspiring leaders and their teams to build resilience, optimize performance and collaborate with others so that they achieve more than they thought possible.
Prescription Drug Addiction Survivor, Record Breaking Marathon Runner & Author
Dick Beardsley is among the world’s most respected and captivating motivational and inspirational speakers. He is the author of the internationally bestselling autobiography Staying the Course.
Keynote Speaker & Blind Golf Champion
As a renowned keynote speaker and blind golf champion, Jeremy inspires audiences to achieve the extraordinary.
Olympic Gold Medalist & Television Personality
The world’s most recognized male figure skaters, Scott Hamilton is an Olympic Gold Medalist, Network TV skating analyst, actor, performer, producer, best-selling author, humanitarian and a cancer survivor.
Hall-of-Fame NCAA Basketball Coach, Best-Selling Author & Mental Health Warrior
When it comes to coaching, teamwork and the leadership needed to excel, no one does it better than Joanne “Coach P” McCallie, former NCAA Division I women’s basketball head coach for 28 years.
Author, Entrepreneur & Award Winning Keynote Speaker
When leaders want to break team silos, drive exponential growth and innovate through teamwork, they call Erica Dhawan. Erica Dhawan is the world’s leading authority on 21st century Collaboration and Connectional Intelligence.
Employee Commitment Expert, Hall of Fame Speaker & Founder of Boss Hero School
Joe Mull is an employee commitment expert and Hall of Fame speaker who combines compelling research, magnetic storytelling, and practical strategies to help leaders and business owners build cultures of genuine commitment in today's complex work environment.
Resilience Mode Founder, Inspirational Leader, Author & Justice Advocate
You would probably be incredibly angry after spending nearly a quarter of a century in prison before being exonerated for a crime you didn’t commit. But not Ricky Kidd. Instead, Ricky focused on the positive—no matter how unfairly he was treated.
Bestselling Author, Cancer Survivor, Host of the PBS Series Tell Me More With Kelly Corrigan
Called “the voice of a generation” by O Magazine, Kelly Corrigan is the author of four New York Times bestsellers and host of the PBS primetime interview show Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan and the weekly podcast, Kelly Corrigan Wonders.
Actor, Author & Patient Advocate
As an actor and author, Taylor has captivated audiences with her unique blend of talent, humor, authenticity and inspiring personal story of survival and resilience.
Ironman Champion Triathletes
The story of Kyle & Brent Pease will inspire you to find your finish, to define for us all what is truly possible. Kyle, born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy has never stopped striving for his very best.
1st Woman Thunderbird Pilot & White House Fellow
A leader, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Nicole inspires audiences to rethink the challenges they face every day, and urges them to go beyond resilience and become resurgent.
Motorist, Entrepreneur & World's Only Quadriplegic Rescue Scuba Diver
Torsten is what some would call multi-hyphenate. His abbreviated resume reads: advertising and marketing executive, competitive race car driver, world's only quadriplegic rescue scuba diver, multiple marathoner (12 in 1 year), charity founder, ex-comedian, husband, dog dad, and a human that has never accepted the realities of being a C6 quadriplegic.
NYT Best-Selling Author & Motivational Leader
Moore energizes audiences with his remarkable personal story of overcoming adversity through education, embracing personal responsibility and emerging as an inspirational leader.
Inspiring Innovator & Transformational Thought Leader
CNN Health’s top story of 2019, Doug Lindsay is a standing ovation TEDx speaker who shows audiences how to take on seemingly impossible challenges.
Fitness & Transformation Expert
Heidi Powell is the ultimate female force. She is a trainer, transformation specialist, businesswoman and author. Heidi became a fixture in America’s living room as she worked side-by-side husband Chris Powell on ABC’s hit show, Extreme Weight Loss.
Singer, Songwriter, Alzheimer’s Advocate & Daughter of Glen Campbell
Ashley Campbell, the youngest child of Kim Campbell and country music legend Glen Campbell, is an accomplished singer, songwriter and musician. Ashley put her own career and life on hold when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Subject of the Disney+ film Safety
The Disney+ film Safety shares Ray Ray’s story as a shining example of perseverance triumphing through repeated adversity and the message of family above everything.
Alzheimer’s Advocates
With passion, wit, music and love, the Campbells celebrate the power of the human spirit to persevere through Alzheimer’s—while keeping their beloved husband's and father’s memory alive.
World Adventurer, Sportsman & Explorer
Lebanon’s foremost sportsman and adventurer, Maxime Chaya was the first person from his country to hoist its flag atop Everest (2006).
Branding Strategist & Author
Michelle Poler is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, branding strategist and author of Hello, Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You’re Meant to Be.
17th Surgeon General & CEO, Canyon Ranch Health
Having gone from high school dropout to serving as our nation’s top doctor, Carmona instills in audiences that anything is possible through commitment and determination.
NBA Life & Optimization Coach
As a former professional basketball player (both international and domestic) and a coach for the Brooklyn Nets, David has personally helped over 150 NBA players with their personal and professional development both on and off the court.
World Class Magician & 2x Pro Bowl NFL Player
Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on America’s Got Talent where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician.
Shaquille O'Neal's "Head Coach for Happiness"
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is the authority on how to crush your inner critic so that you can live your life with purpose, fulfillment, and True Success™ – both personally and professionally.
Actor & Activist
The recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Academy Award, actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover has been a commanding presence on screen, stage and television for more than 30 years.
Founder & CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement
The visionary that built the Essence brand, Taylor left the magazine to found an organization devoted to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty among African-Americans.
Creator of the 5 Second Rule
Mel Robbins is the co-founder of Inspire52 and an award-winning CNN commentator and legal analyst. In her motivational presentations, Robbins speaks at events around the world on human behavior and leadership.
Inner-City Youth & Education Advocate
Founder of the Harlem Children’s Zone, Canada addresses inner city poverty and violence. His model was featured in Waiting for Superman and has been replicated across the U.S.
Olympic Silver Medalist, 2x World Champion & 26x World Cup Medalist in the Sport of Skeleton
Noelle Pikus Pace is an Olympic silver medalist, two-time World Champion, and 26-time World Cup medalist in the sport of skeleton, but her most defining moments weren’t just captured on the podium — they came through adversity.
The Iron Cowboy
Known as The Iron Cowboy, James Lawrence is an ultra-endurance athlete who has pushed himself beyond what many doctors previously believed to be physiologically possible.
Current TV Personality for ESPN & Former American Paralympian Swimmer
Victoria’s life drastically changed in 2006 at 11 when she developed two rare conditions where she quickly lost the ability to speak, eat, walk and move. She, however, was not ready to give up. She eventually competed in the 2012 Paralympic Games.
Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot
As Lead Solo Pilot of the Blue Angels, the US Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron made up of the top pilots, John Foley had to perform consistently as part of a team in an intense, high-stakes environment.
Abuse & Homelessness Survivor, Author of CinderGirl
Empowering others with her inspiring life story, Christina Meredith survived sexual, mental and emotional abuse, incest, trauma, aging out of foster care, poverty and homelessness to forge a life committed to helping others.
Founder, Homeboy Industries
Father Gregory Boyle is the founder and CEO of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention and re-entry program in Los Angeles County.
Decorated Fighter Pilot & Motivational Speaker
Speaker Rob "Waldo" Waldman is a professional leadership speaker and author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Never Fly Solo.
Director of Cycling Content, Peloton
As the Director of Cycling Content at Peloton, Cody reminds everyone in his class to push themselves, but have a good time doing it, because we all need to have a little more fun.
Olympic/Paralympic Games Medalist
Patrick “Blake” Leeper is an eight-time Paralympic Track and Field international medalist, world record holder and three-time American record holder.
Former Conductor, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Former conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, speaker Benjamin Zander addresses teamwork, creativity, leadership, and the transformational power of music.
Performance Strategist for the World's Top Leaders
Victoria Labalme helps people perform at their highest levels by Risking Forward to express their hidden genius.
Peak Performance Expert, Performer & Author
High-energy keynote speaker and world-class performer Bronkar Lee deconstructs innovation and creativity, making it more accessible to the individual in everyday work and life.
Star of ABC’s Shark Tank
Daymond John has been a phenomenally successful business person for over 25 years. Along his entrepreneurial journey, through his many successes as well as failures, he has learned a few things about getting the best out of business and life.
Corporate Entertainment & Teamwork Performers
Drum Café transforms a company, division or work team into a drumming orchestra, teaching participants to listen to one another and to make music together.
Artist & Motivator
Committed to leading businesses to new levels of vision and performance through creativity, speaker Erik Wahl helps people identify - and overcome - roadblocks to success.
US Navy Fighter Pilot & Leadership Speaker
The first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in the US Navy, speaker Carey Lohrenz translates her leadership experience to the business world.
Founder of Kanchi & The Ability Awards
A visually impaired social entrepreneur working to enhance the relationship between disability and society, Caroline Casey has received several awards for her work worldwide.
News Anchor & Cancer Survivor
Natasha Verma is the weekday co-anchor on WNYW New York. She’s a cancer survivor and founder of the Verma Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to giving cap wigs to cancer patients — completely free of cost.
President of Keep Shedding! Inc. & Change Expert
Kathy B. Dempsey is President of Keep Shedding! Inc. Dempsey provides focus, inspiration and practical tools for people to lead and master change in their personal and professional lives.
High Wire Artist & Master of the Impossible
From his legendary 1974 high wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center to an Oscar-nominated film and highly viewed TED Talk, Renaissance man Philippe Petit continues to amaze the world with his artistry and eloquence as a speaker.
Star of ABC’s Shark Tank, Top Business Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist & Investor
Famous as “Mr. Wonderful” on ABC’s multi-award-winning Shark Tank, Kevin O’Leary is a serial entrepreneur, respected investor, and bestselling author.
Former U.S. Navy Commander, Leadership Expert & Gen Z Engagement Strategist
Known for his innovative leadership style, former Navy commander Mike Abrashoff turned the worst-performing ship in the fleet to the best by changing his leadership style and the culture - not the crew
Entrepreneur, Veteran & Bestselling Author
The founder of an NGO and a former Marine, Rye Barcott has the distinction of being both a warrior and a peacemaker, a juxtaposition he explores in the memoir It Happened on the Way to War.
America’s First Latina Fighter Pilot
Turned away from flight school because she was a woman, Custodio went on to break barriers (including the sound barrier) as the first Latina USAF pilot and commercial pilot for American Airlines.
Motivational Speaker
In his teens, Wynn promoted the world’s first video gaming system, and by age 27 he had developed success processes for 38 locations nationwide. His products are still being sold in 30 countries.
Captain of the 1980 Olympic US Hockey Team
Mike Eruzione led the US Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics. His decisive winning goal allowed the underdog US team to beat the Soviets and stun the world.
Motivational Speaker & Author
Speaker Christine Cashen, one of today's most dynamic motivators worldwide, delivers a fast-paced, hilarious program on innovative ideas, handling conflict, reducing stress, and energizing employees.
Subject of the Movie Stronger, Boston Marathon Bombing Hero & Best-Selling Author
A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing and a national hero, Jeff Bauman shares his story in a presentation that will inspire. He is the subject of the movie Stronger starring Jake Gyllenhaal, based on his best-selling book of the same name.
Expert on Leading Through Change
A clinical psychologist, leadership consultant, C-Suite executive coach and author, Dr. Gary Bradt focuses on the human side of change, advising leaders and motivating teams.
Harvard-Trained Former Fortune 100 Corporate Manager Turned Award-Winning Professor & PhD Neuroscientist
Dr. Brynn feels purpose-driven to help people with the knowledge she discovered and developed over the last 25 years of life science, medical, and business studies and research.
Biotech Entrepreneur & Subject of Extraordinary Measures
When his children were diagnosed with a rare and fatal disorder, John Crowley embarked on a journey to find a cure. His story was told in the film Extraordinary Measures.
First African American Female Combat Pilot
In only three years, Vernice Armour went from beat cop to America's first African American fighter pilot. She went on to create the Zero to Breakthrough Success Plan.
Inspirational Basketball Coach
As coach of the Rutgers women's basketball team, speaker Vivian Stringer showed grace under fire during the Imus debacle and led her team the national championship.
Gold Medalist Swimmer & Disabilities Advocate
Amy Van Dyken is an Olympic champion swimmer with six gold medals to her name. She speaks about her experiences as a world class athlete and how she developed the "will to win" through perseverance.
Founder, FEED
Lauren Bush Lauren is the founder and CEO of FEED, the impact driven lifestyle brand, making products that help feed the children of the world.
Cancer, Plane Crash & Heart Disease Survivor
In her empowering story of survival, Donna Hartley draws on three life-changing events in her life, igniting her audience with the firepower to awaken their untapped potential and master change in their lives.
Leadership Expert & Best-Selling Author
Best-selling author and speaker John Izzo helps leaders create workplaces that bring out the best in people, help them find purpose, and make them feel fulfilled. He is the author of Awakening Corporate Soul.
Actress on Amazon’s Critically Acclaimed Series HARLEM & New York Times Best-Selling Author
As a bi-racial, multicultural daughter of deaf parents raised in the Cayman Islands, Byers lends insights into challenging social, racial and cultural experiences, reminding us to have compassion and show grace for each other because we are enough.
Motivators
As teenagers growing up in inner-city Newark, The Three Doctors made a pact to attend and graduate college to become doctors. Today, they are the face of health and education for families across the country.
Spinal Cord Injury-Recovering Athlete
A world-renowned athlete and adventurer, speaker Grant Korgan continues to climb and ski around the globe after having suffered a spinal cord injury and advocates for choosing positivity through adversity.
Inc. 500 CEO, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author & Navy SEAL
Alden Mills is the Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, founder of multiple businesses, bestselling author of Be Unstoppable and Unstoppable Teams, a three-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and nationally recognized rower.
Award-Winning Journalist & Health Advocate
At 39, while doing a story of heart disease, Joan Lunden failed the heart health test. With determination to transform her life, she lost 50 pounds and became an activist for The American Heart Association.
2X Olympic Judo Gold Medalist & MMA Fighter
Kayla Harrison made history as the first American to win two gold medals in Judo. A survivor herself, she founded the Fearless Foundation to help survivors of child sexual abuse through education and sport.
CEO, Kathy Ireland Worldwide
One of the most successful supermodels in history and one of Forbes’ 50 most successful women, business speaker Kathy Ireland is the CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a design and marketing company.
Technology Innovator & Investor
Robert Herjavec is one of North America's most recognizable business leaders. A dynamic speaker, Herjavec demonstrates his entrepreneurial expertise through his leading role on the Emmy nominated show, Shark Tank.
Expert on the Generations
Marston is one of the leading multigenerational business communicators in the US. He has spent more than a decade studying workforce dynamics, with a keen focus on how generational biases play out.
Storyteller & Comedian
Amy Dee is recognized by audiences across the country as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian. She combines her background in standup comedy and theatre with her RN degree and experience as a successful business owner.
America’s Funniest Stressbuster & Author
Known as “America’s Funniest Stressbuster,” Kay Frances has shared her message to “lighten up, stress less and take care of ourselves” in 38 states and Canada for over 25 years.
Entrepreneur & Full Time Adventurer
Patrick Sweeney has always focused on building an amazing life. Patrick graduated near the top of his class and caught the entrepreneurial bug. After overcoming leukemia, Sweeney transitioned into a full-time adventurer, breaking many world records.
Vice President of Research Insights at G2, Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School & NY Times Best Selling Author
A popular business author and former leadership coach at Yahoo!, speaker Tim Sanders enlightens audiences with the key to better business.
Motivator & Singer-Songwriter
Made famous by The Glee Project, Mario Arnauz Bonds overcame a childhood marked by blindness, abuse, and abandonment to become a sought-after motivational speaker and singer-songwriter.
Sociologist & Happiness Expert
The author of Raising Happiness Dr. Christine Carter shares science-based parenting advice and skills for building emotional intelligence.
Leadership & Happiness Expert
After graduating from Harvard Business School, Neil Pasricha spent a decade as Director of Leadership at Walmart, the world’s largest company. While there he wrote the 50-million-hit, award-winning blog 1000 Awesome Things and NYT bestsellers.
Founder of because I said I would
Alex Sheen is a four-time TEDx speaker and the Founder of because I said I would, an international social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept.
Expert on Change, Transformation & Success
Dietmar Dahmen is a leading European speaker on change, future, disruption, digital transformation, innovative business models, sales and marketing and customer centered success.
Athlete, Entrepreneur & Author
Husband, father, collegiate athlete, entrepreneur and author, Inky Johnson is one of the most highly sought after speakers in the world.
Empowering Organizations To Challenge What’s Possible
As a leading authority on adaptability, resilience & continuous improvement, Cameron has spent the past 15 years helping organizations, leaders, and teams break through limitations and unlock new levels of performance in the face of constant change.
Sales/Finance Leader at Red Hat/IBM
As the first blind executive to complete the Harvard leadership program, Chad Foster teaches teams how to pursue success with blind ambition.
NBA Legend & NY Times Best Selling Author
A global icon that changed the game of basketball, Kareem is a Presidential Medal of Freedom Winner who now works to bring innovative educational opportunities to underserved communities.
Co-Star of TLC’s Little Couple, Neonatologist & Cancer Survivor
Featured on TLC’s The Little Couple, which follows her personal and professional life, Dr. Jennifer Arnold's presentations range from healthcare simulation education to motivational talks on overcoming obstacles.
Olympic Gold Medalist & Cancer Survivor
An unmatched athlete, celebrated health advocate, cancer survivor, and mother, Shannon Miller is an extraordinary individual who intimately understands the day-to-day plights of women experience.
Founders of I AM ALS, Health Care Activists & Movement-Builders
In 2017, Brian was given a terminal diagnosis, ALS. Having met on the Obama campaign in 2008 and worked in the White House, they responded by building the most powerful patient and caregiver-led movement since the fight against HIV.
Top Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author, Wheelchair Athlete & Successful Entrepreneur
Scott brings the concepts of Vision, Mindset and Grit to life using his life-changing story. Three powerful words, when put into action, will help you Stand Up to Any Challenge.
Bestselling Author, Expert on Transformation & Extraordinary Mindset
Amanda Lindhout is an unparalleled voice on the topics of resilience, extraordinary mindset, and transformation.
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant & Advocate for Veterans and Amputees
Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees.
World’s Foremost Authority on Rejection & Bestselling Author of Rejection Proof
Rising to notoriety with his most-viewed TED Talk (top 200 out of 60,000), What I Learned from 100 Days of Rejection, which became the basis for his bestselling book and #1 audio book, Rejection Proof, Jia Jiang has become the world’s foremost expert on rejection.
International Speaker, Bodybuilder & Model
Nick Santonastasso is a medical miracle. Not only is he one of four people with the rare genetic condition, Hanhart Syndrome, the inspirational speaker is an internationally known bodybuilder —despite missing both his legs and one arm since birth.
Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Chairman and Founder of the Caribbean Neurosurgery Foundation
A gifted athlete, scholar, and philanthropist, Myron Rolle was a professional football player, Rhodes scholar, and humanitarian who strives to be an inspirer of dreams, a teacher of fitness, and a leader for many.
Champion Snowboarder & Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor
Pearce went from being a gold medal hopeful to suffering a brain injury that nearly took his life. Known for his contagious optimism, he delivers a powerful message of overcoming adversity.
Inspirational Paralysis Advocate, Co-founder of The Thomas E. Smith Foundation
Thomas Smith is the first person in medical history to be paralyzed three separate times and recover.
Influential Leader & Ambassador for the Deaf and Disabled Communities
An influential leader and ambassador for the Deaf and Disabled communities which make up the largest minority in America, Nyle DiMarco inspires audiences to challenge assumptions, lead with purpose, and pursue their goals—no matter the obstacles.
Mental Health CEO, Entrepreneur & Brain Changer
Johnny Crowder is the 33-year-old founder and CEO of Cope Notes, a science and text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to healthcare systems, employers, government agencies and individuals in nearly 100 countries around the world.
Inspirational Thought Leader, Resilience Expert, Former Professional Baseball Player & Three-Time Cancer Survivor
Chris Vasami’s story proves that resilience is not something you talk about, it is something built in the face of adversity and proven through action.
3rd Person in History to Play Pro Football & Compete in the Winter Olympics
Johnny Quinn is a dynamic keynote speaker, U.S. Olympian, and former pro football player who helps organizations Push What's Possible by turning great teams into unstoppable ultra performers who stay ready for what’s next.
Real-Life Deaf Football Coach
Keith Adams is a head coach football at California School for the Deaf in Riverside, but he also has been a long time coach for over 30 years in various sports in hearing and deaf sports.
Author, Physicist, Biotech Entrepreneur & Former CEO
Safi Bahcall received his BA summa cum laude from Harvard and his PhD in physics from Stanford, where he worked with Lenny Susskind in particle physics (the science of the small) and the Nobel laureate Bob Laughlin in condensed matter physics.
11-Time IRONMAN Champion
Lisa Bentley raced for 20 years as a professional triathlete. She won 11 Ironman and 16 Ironman 70.3 races. She should not have won any of them. She has cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic lung disease.
Former NFL Pro
Former NFL pro JJ Birden is now a performance coach, sharing lessons from his life that help audiences and professions realize the most important thing about success—it is never given, but always earned.
Author & Creator of The Hero Effect®
Kevin’s unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking.
Award-Winning Authors, Prolific Content Creators, Disability & Relationship Experts
Shane and Hannah Burcaw are prolific relationship vloggers and authors on a mission to improve the way society understands disability. On their YouTube channel, Squirmy and Grubs, which has gained 900,000+ subscribers and worldwide media attention.
Social Psychologist, Award-Winning Harvard Lecturer & Bestselling Author
Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. She focuses on presence and performance under stress, the causes and outcomes of feeling powerful vs. powerless, and more.
New York Times Bestselling Author, Living Well & Performance Expert
Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author who's made a career of traveling the world to uncover innovative and practical ideas that help people live healthier, happier, and more productive and remarkable lives.
Thought-Provoking Transgender Speaker
Matt Ellison is a highly sought-after, entertaining and thought-provoking transgender speaker. His life experience as a trans man has fascinated and inspired audiences of all kinds in both private and public sectors.
Inspirational Gen Z Activist & Author
Brandon Farbstein is a 22 year old renowned speaker, Gen Z activist, and author. He inspires millions of people across the globe with his universal message of living life on your own terms and building the framework for self-acceptance.
CEO of Clarity and Action Consulting, Life Coach, Best-Selling Author
Jaclyn Gallo is a keynote speaker, author, and in-demand life coach. Gallo has mentored hundreds of women, published two best-selling books, and has spoken on 125+ stages in seven countries, including the TEDX stage.
Singer/Songwriter
For more than 35 years, Debbie Gibson has been a true pioneer and force in the entertainment industry. A singer, songwriter, producer, musician, actor, and entrepreneur, she embodies what it truly means to be an icon.
Best-Selling Author
Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts and hospitals.
Actor & Heart Transplant Recipient
Jason Gray-Stanford holds a BFA in theatre from the University of British Columbia. He is best known for playing the role of the lovable Lt. Randall Disher on the long running Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award winning television series MONK.
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor & Mental Health Advocate
Rebekah Gregory’s life was forever changed due to the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15th, 2013. This act of terrorism may have claimed her leg, but it could not claim her spirit.
Expert on Connecting Well-Being & Performance, Bestselling Author & Healthcare Entrepreneur
As the founding CEO of RISE, a breakthrough wellness company, Suneel Gupta helped thousands of people build better habits for life and work. Now as a bestselling author and Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, Suneel has taken his mission one step further.
U.S. Air Force Officer & Certified Character Coach
Jason Harris is a motivational speaker, consultant, and certified character coach who values dedication, service and excellence.
Helping Teams & Individuals Overcome Adversity
Austin Hatch is a walking miracle who survived two plane crashes in the span of 8 years. He launched his entrepreneurial venture Overcome It in 2019 and has since spoken to organizations across the country about his road to recovery.
Former NASA Astronaut & Inspiration for A Million Miles Away
Former NASA engineer Jose Hernandez wanted to fly in space ever since he heard that the first Hispanic-American had been chosen to travel into space. That hard work paid off when Hernandez was selected to begin training as a mission specialist.
Olympic Hurdler & Bobsledder
Lolo Jones is a three-time summer and winter Olympian who competes in both track and field and bobsled.
Global Head of Social Impact, Google
Reggie McKnight has been a champion for corporate social impact and economic equity throughout his 20-year career as a leader within some of the world’s largest corporations, including Google, Facebook, and BP.
Founder, TOMS & Co-Founder, MadeFor
Blake Mycoskie is a serial entrepreneur best known for founding TOMS and the person behind the idea of One for One®, a business model that helps a person in need with every product purchased.
Bestselling Author & Star of MTV’s The Buried Life
Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and a star of MTV’s highest rated show on iTunes and Amazon called The Buried Life.
NFL Wide Receiver, Elite Mountaineer & Entrepreneur
Mark is a former five-year NFL player and the first NFL athlete to climb the Seven Summits. Mark’s MT Everest expedition was documented by NFL Films, earning an Emmy Award for Best Picture.
Emmy Award-Winning Co-Anchor of ABC's Nightline & Best-Selling Author
Byron Pitts is an award-winning journalist who has covered some of the most horrific and dangerous news stories in the world, from Sept. 11 to Hurricane Katrina to the Boston Marathon to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Nationally Recognized Motivational Speaker & Best Selling Author of Severed Dreams
Chad Porter is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most inspirational and impactful motivational speakers.
Emmy Award-Winning Author, Musician & Workforce Expert
Clint Pulver is an Emmy Award-winning, motivational keynote speaker, author, musician, and workforce expert. He’s also fun, dynamic, entertaining – and the no-stress speaker clients love to work with.
Gold Medal Gymnast & Advocate
Aly Raisman, team captain of the gold medal winning Women’s Gymnastics teams in 2012 and 2016, is the third most decorated American gymnast of all-time.
Leading Expert on Leadership Through Change
Give your audience the power and inspiration to lead and motivate through CHANGE. Dr. Michelle is the author of three books and discusses change, motivation and how the human mind works to become exceptional in every area of our lives.
Emmy Award Winning Motivational Speaker, Author & Producer
Against all odds on a gridiron South Bend, Indiana, Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger carved his name into history books as perhaps the most inspiring graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Traveler
Sometimes you take a trip. Sometimes the trip takes you. After college, Eric Saperston bought a vintage yellow Volkswagen Bus, took his Golden Retriever Jack, and set off on a cross country trip to follow the Grateful Dead and much more.
Best-Selling Author & Accomplished Entertainment Executive
After overcoming a childhood of adversity, Tara Schuster quickly rose up the ranks of Comedy Central where she rocketed upwards to become the youngest Vice President of Talent and Development at the network.
NFL Defensive End & Childhood Cancer Advocate
Devon Still is a professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness.
Disability Advocate, Educator & Best-Selling Author, Sitting Pretty
Rebekah Taussig will challenge everything you think you know about disability as she invites us into her experience of living in a body that looks and moves differently than most.
Olympic Champion & Chef
Deedee Trotter is a multi-champion in the sport of track and field. She is a SEC, NCAA, USA, World, and Olympic Champion. She competed in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympics where she captured three Olympic medals.
Three-Time Paralympic World Medalist
At only 21 years of age, Hunter Woodhall is redefining what it means to be an athlete, entrepreneur, and trailblazer, and setting a new tone for the next generation of dreamers.
Author & Journalist
After ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff was wounded in Iraq, he and his wife, speaker Lee Woodruff, penned the best-selling In an Instant to help others cope with crisis.
Humanitarian, Author, MMA Fighter, Mental Health Advocate & Podcast Host
A once prominent UFC fighter, Justin emerged from a near death experience, found purpose through service to others, and now stands as a force for good on the international humanitarian stage.