Bill Walton
Basketball Legend, Sport Broadcaster, & Humanitarian
The larger-than-life basketball legend offers lessons from sports that translate to business. Learn the secrets to personal and organizational excellence and how he overcame nearly impossible odds – on the court and off – to persevere and win.
Bob Woodward
Legendary Washington Post Investigative Reporter & Author 21 Bestsellers
The preeminent political investigative journalist of our time brings audiences insights on Washington politics they won’t get anywhere else. His non-partisan talks shun bias and are based on his search for the truth in Washington.
Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.)
Pioneering Aviator and First Woman Thunderbirds Pilot
A 21-year U.S. Air Force fighter pilot inspires audiences with lessons learned in combat, as a White House Fellow and adviser, and more — leadership, creating a high performance culture, dealing with change, and overcoming adversity.
Geoff Colvin
Fortune Magazine & Author, Talent is Overrated
Fortune’s Colvin covers the political, economic, technological, and competitive forces driving business disruption and how leaders are responding. His insights help audiences compete, manage risk, and seize opportunity.
Katty Kay
Award-winning Journalist & Anchor; and Bestselling Author
Washington-based journalist and anchor provides a non-partisan look at U.S. politics and global affairs. A captivating speaker, interviewer, and moderator, Katty also speaks to women and girls on confidence and success.
Ken Schmidt
Authentic leadership and customer loyalty expert shows how to stand out, be memorable, and deliver delight. Brings a lifetime of lessons from his role in Harley-Davidson’s turnaround and beyond. Author, Make Some Noise: An Unconventional Road to Dominance.
Mark Schuman
World-renown drummer for P!NK, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Billy Idol, Foreigner, and more; author and high energy motivator inspires audiences with the secrets of rockstar performance.
Mike Abrashoff
Former Navy Captain & Author, It’s Your Ship
Former captain who led the best ship in the U.S. Navy, the USS Benfold. He inspires audiences to rethink how their organizations work and discover new paths to breakthrough performance.
Polly LaBarre
Authority on Leading Organizational Change; Co-Author, Mavericks at Work
For over 20 years, LaBarre has used her writing, business consulting, and speaking to help organizations unleash and organize human potential in ever more powerful ways – helping them change the way they do change.
Suneel Gupta
Connecting Well-being to Performance, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur
Managing energy is just as important as managing time. Bestselling author; Harvard Medical School visiting scholar; and host, Business Class docuseries & podcast. Shows how to avoid burnout and increase creativity, resilience, innovation, and performance.
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour
America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot, Former Marine & Cop;
Author, Zero to Breakthrough; and Consultant to Business
America’s first Black female combat pilot, former Marine & cop; author, Zero to Breakthrough; and consultant to business. Inspires individuals and organizations to Get Gutsy and accomplish audacious goals.