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Clint  Pulver
Clint Pulver

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.

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Laura  Putnam
Laura Putnam

Globally Recognized Trailblazer in Workplace Wellbeing

Laura Putnam is a workplace wellbeing expert, change agent, author of Workplace Wellness that Works, and Chief Learning Officer at Upli (workplace wellbeing provider).

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John  Quiñones
John Quiñones

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. 

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Jamil  Qureshi
Jamil Qureshi

Performance Coach, Psychologist & Author

Jamil Qureshi is one of today's foremost practitioners of performance enhancing psychology and is an expert in high performing teams.

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Bill  Rancic
Bill Rancic

Winner of The Apprentice & Award-Winning Author

Bill Rancic burst onto the national scene when he was the winner of the first season of NBC’s The Apprentice. Currently, Bill is speaking to organizations on motivational and business topics.

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Jasmine  Rand
Jasmine Rand

Attorney, Trayvon Martin & Michael Brown Family

Known for her representation of the Trayvon Martin family, Jasmine Rand excels in the civil rights arena. Rand is currently scheduled to provide lectures worldwide on her I Am the Change World Tour.

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Ruth  Rathblott
Ruth Rathblott

DEI Expert, Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Former Nonprofit Leader

Ruth Rathblott is an expert on inclusion and diversity. She is a TEDx and inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and an award-winning former nonprofit leader.

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Dan  Rather
Dan Rather

Legendary Journalist & News Anchor

One of the most renowned reporters of our time, Emmy-winning Dan Rather has experience and perspective few can match. He offers insight into world events and the significance of journalism today.

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Jason  Redman
Jason Redman

Navy SEAL & Best-Selling Author

Retired Navy SEAL Jason “Jay” Redman is the author of The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader, which captures his 21-year career and journey in leadership serving with the US Navy SEAL teams.

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Diane  Rehm
Diane Rehm

Radio Talk-Show Host

Heralded as a "class act of the talk radio world" broadcast journalist, Rehm is a respected radio talk-show host. In her book, Finding My Voice, she talks about her life and struggle with a neurological condition.

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Matt  Rhule
Matt Rhule

Head Coach at University of Nebraska—Lincoln

Matt Rhule is a forward-thinking coach determined to lead his team to success. Rhule was named Carolina Panthers head coach before transitioning to head coach at University of Nebraska—Lincoln.

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Stephen  Ritz
Stephen Ritz

Founder of Green Bronx Machine

Stephen Ritz is a South Bronx educator/administrator who believes that students shouldn't have to leave their community to live, learn, and earn in a better one.

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Victor Rivas Rivers
Victor Rivas Rivers

Domestic Violence Activist, Actor & Author

Born in Cuba, Rivers came to the US at the age of two, endured horrific child abuse and witnessed domestic violence at the hands of his father, which he chronicles in his bestseller, A Private Family Matter.

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Joe  Roberts
Joe Roberts

 “Skid Row CEO” & Inspirational Leadership Speaker

Joe Roberts embodies the power of possibility. Celebrated in national media as the “Skid Row CEO,” his astounding transformation from substance abuse and homelessness to leading executive has inspired countless audiences.

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Mary  Robinson
Mary Robinson

Former President of Ireland & Former Chair of The Elders

One of the world’s most respected advocates for human rights and Ireland’s first woman President, Mary Robinson leads the mission of the Mary Robinson Foundation—Climate Justice.

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Myron  Rolle
Myron Rolle

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.

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Matt  Roloff
Matt Roloff

Star of Little People, Big World

The star of TLC's Little People, Big World, Matt Roloff inspires audiences around the country through his determination to succeed in life despite being born with a rare form of physically debilitating dwarfism.

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Jalen  Rose
Jalen Rose

ESPN Analyst & Former NBA Player

Current ESPN/ABC studio analyst and former 13-year NBA veteran Jalen Rose is one of the select professional athletes to maintain a high profile post-retirement as a philanthropist and entertainer.

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Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross

Award-Winning Actress & Producer: American Fiction, Black-ish, Girlfriends

A Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-nominated actress, Ross stars in “Black-ish” and starred in Girlfriends. She encourages audiences to tap into their own creativity and inner joy.

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Steven  Rowley
Steven Rowley

Bestselling Author & Screenwriter

Steven Rowley is the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016, The Editor, named by NPR and Esquire magazine as one of the Best Books of 2019.

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Rudy  Ruettiger
Rudy Ruettiger

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.

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Paul  Rusesabagina
Paul Rusesabagina

Real Life Hero of Hotel Rwanda

Known as the "Rwandan Schindler," speaker Paul Rusesabagina saved countless lives during the Rwandan genocide. His story is chronicled in the film Hotel Rwanda.

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Ben  Ryan
Ben Ryan

Fiji Rugby Sevens Olympic Gold Winning Coach

Ben Ryan brings the kind of A-game and stage presence event organizers crave. His insights into the mindful development of people, open communication, and how to create positive cultures are truly legendary.

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John  Salley
John Salley

NBA Champion & Wellness Advocate

An athlete, actor, entrepreneur, talk show host, philanthropist, and wellness advocate, John Salley has dedicated himself to helping others find happiness through healthy living.

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Jeff  Salzenstein
Jeff Salzenstein

Performance Expert, Former Top 100 Tennis Player & Seasoned Entrepreneur

As a two-time All-American, national champion, team captain at Stanford University, and former top 100 world-ranked tennis player, Jeff knows what it takes to perform at the highest levels.

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Michael  Samuelson
Michael Samuelson

Author, Healthcare Analyst & CEO

An advisor and frequent media contributor, speaker Michael Samuelson speaks on leadership, health promotion, patient experience, health policy and disease prevention.

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Eric  Saperston
Eric Saperston

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.

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Mike  Schlappi
Mike Schlappi

Paralympic Medalist

Once told he may never walk again, speaker Mike Schlappi is now a two-time world champion in wheelchair basketball. He inspires people from all walks of life.

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Tara  Schuster
Tara Schuster

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.

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Lance  Secretan
Lance Secretan

Corporate Coach, Mentor & Author

Dr. Lance Secretan is one of the most insightful and provocative leadership teachers of our time. He is the former CEO of a Fortune 100 company, professor, award-winning columnist and author of 15 books.

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Dr. Eva  Selhub
Dr. Eva Selhub

Resiliency Expert & Coach

An internationally recognized expert on resiliency and stress reduction, Dr. Eva Selhub specializes in helping individuals and organizations improve health, wellbeing, productivity and outcomes by creating a culture of resilience.

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Nic  Sheff
Nic Sheff

Recovering Addict & Subject of Beautiful Boy

Nic Sheff’s heartbreaking and inspiring struggle with substance abuse disorder is the story of Beautiful Boy, a major motion picture starring Timothée Chalamet as Nic and Steve Carrell as his father, David.

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