Laila Morcos Zissis is the founder of Laila Morcos Zissis, LLC. a company focused primarily on working with motivated people who want to achieve their dreams through executive & leadership coaching, health & wellness coaching, and behavioral health coaching. As an ICF Certified Coach and a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, she works with clients to overcome personal challenges to achieve WHOLESoul™ happiness in life. Laila has a multi-faceted career that gives her strong experience both in front of and behind the camera and microphone as an award-winning television and radio journalist, public relations executive, media sales executive, podcast executive producer and host, and non-profit managing director. With her incredibly abundant, life, Laila is passionate about helping others life a joyful life … even when life happens.
Kavita Kamani is a Product Leader at Microsoft and a Certified Coach.
Her strengths are: Product Management and especially in driving clarity towards problems and outcomes that matter to the business; Clarity of communication and simplifying key messages, cutting through ambiguity; Results-Oriented execution with a bias for action; Passionate about developing systems that thriving global teams need to land strong cross-group initiatives and create healthy teams.
As a coach, she has helped her clients through obstacles that were holding them back. Areas such as mindset, habits, productivity, career and well-being have been areas where she has helped her clients get unstuck and move past.
Jessica is recognized internationally as an inspirational keynote speaker. Born without arms, Jessica flies airplanes, drives cars, and otherwise lives a normal life using her feet as others use their hands. She is the first person without arms to earn a black belt in ATA Martial Arts and the Guinness World Record for being the first armless person in aviation history to earn a pilot's certificate. Convinced that the way we think has a more significant impact on our lives than our physical constraints, Jessica chose to pursue a degree in psychology at the University of Arizona. Since then, she has traveled to 26 countries on six continents, sharing her inspirational message.
Highly sought-after keynote speaker, leadership expert, author, and coach Michelle Edelen is one of the most compelling, captivating, and charismatic voices in motivational speaking today. She empowers audiences with her transformational principles. Fondly revered as 'The Excellence Engineer,' she facilitates robust workshop training and brings a unique perspective of diversity, equity, and inclusion to high-level corporate leaders and their employees. Leveraging over 30 years of leadership experience in the public and private sectors, Michelle has a unique talent for making meaningful connections with audiences and the ability to help others maximize their strengths. Michelle's leadership expertise has landed her on major stages. She has given keynote speeches on live and virtual international stages including Shawn Fair's Leadership Experience Tour, and Cardinal Innovations DEandI Conference.
Daymond John, the embodiment of the American Dream, rose from humble origins to become a self-made multimillionaire, accumulating over $6 billion in global product sales. As a Shark on ABC’s hit show "Shark Tank," he sets benchmarks in fashion, branding, marketing, consulting, and entertainment, perpetually raising the bar of excellence.
A bestselling author and pioneering entrepreneurial expert, Daymond is a sought-after business and motivational speaker, leveraging over two decades of hands-on experience. From steering FUBU to a global fashion giant with $350 million annual sales to trailblazing guerrilla marketing and social media integration, his strategies remain cutting-edge.
Daymond imparts winning tactics on negotiation, sales, morale, productivity, and talent optimization, applicable across diverse businesses. His rags-to-riches journey and charismatic storytelling inspire audiences, emphasizing sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance as the key to success.
As a Keynote Speaker, psychologist, and world champion athlete, Jason is passionate and committed to helping others help themselves, and others, bringing the whole person through the finish line, as a catalyst for wins on and off the field of play. He bridged gaps between the world of professional sports, corporate, and every day life, and brings a unique ("boutique") personal development and high performance brand of expertise to each appearance, tailored for your audience and teams. He is a credentialed Olympic Games Sport Psychologist for the Philippines, and, has helped two athletes qualify to the Olympic Games and two athletes make it to Olympic trials. While competing as a professional BMX athlete, Jason was able to graduate College and get an MBA in Global Management and a Doctorate in Psychology. He is also an on-air TV and broadcaster, commentating at international events for his sport -staying true to his passion.
In 2008, Deeya was a member of a sea kayaking expedition along the west coast of Greenland. The expedition entailed paddling for over 14 days past icebergs and through fjords adjacent to the second largest ice cap in the world. Trans Greenland Skiing Expedition: In May 2011, Deeya, at 17 years, became the youngest to have undertaken the Trans Greenland Skiing Expedition. Deeya's father, Ajeet Bajaj, and Deeya skied from the west to the east coast of Greenland, skiing 550 kms over 21 days, with ambient temperatures touching (-) 23 degrees Celsius.
Kris Gethin is the world's most recognized transformation expert. With over 150 million users of his transformation programs, nobody can dispute Kris' unrivaled authority of helping people transform their body no matter their circumstances. He has been voted the world's No. 1 Transformation Expert, TWICE! Nobody can dispute Kris' unrivaled authority to help millions of people transform their body no matter their circumstances. He is editor-at-large of Bodybuilding.com. His work has also appeared in Muscle & Fitness, FLEX, Iron Man, Muscle Mag, Body Fitness, and other publications. He is one of Bollywood's most recognized fitness trainers and has been training Bollywood actors for over a decade. His topmost clients have been Hrithik Roshan & John Abraham, whom he trained at the beginning for the movies - 'Krish', 'Shootout At Wadala' & 'Force'.
Sterling Hawkins is an author, investor, entrepreneur, and globally recognized keynote speaker on personal and organizational growth. As founder of the No Matter What Movement, he equips people worldwide to deliver bold, measurable results and fulfillment regardless of obstacles.
After the collapse of a multibillion-dollar startup, Sterling distilled the experience into a proven methodology. He has since launched, grown, or invested in 100+ companies, partnered with C-level teams worldwide across industries, and delivered keynotes on five continents. His insights appear in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, and Inc.
Sterling maintains that growth requires discomfort—and the courage, commitment, community, and trust to navigate it. Through practical stories and tools, he empowers audiences to exceed perceived limits and create lasting impact for their companies, communities, families, and beyond.
When not at home in Colorado, you’ll find him skydiving, swimming with sharks, or adventuring globally with the No Matter What Movement.
Claudia is an ICF accredited and certified coach, NLP certified, and has a degree and background in marketing with a career in the field. With an extensive background in life and success coaching, coupled with her marketing and business expertise; she is diligently working on bridging these two by bringing coaching into the corporate world and working on collective transformations as part of her efforts, offering her work in both English and Spanish.
One of her main focuses is helping professional and entrepreneurial women step into their full potential, find their voice, and believe in themselves.
In the world of business consulting, her expertise coupled with her experience and insights has made her a trusted advisor, guiding businesses toward growth and success, including being a trainer and facilitator.
Prashan is a Certified Executive and Life Coach with a vibrant coaching style that makes life—and coaching—fun. An entrepreneur with experience in Fortune 200 companies, he excels in sales and finance across both emerging and developed markets. His diverse background includes living and working in Asia and the US, providing him with a rich perspective on global business dynamics. Prashan's unique journey also involves volunteering in jails, reflecting his commitment to making a positive impact. With a blend of professional expertise and a light-hearted approach, Prashan helps clients navigate challenges and unlock their full potential.
Emily Kittell was born a conjoined twin and was separated from her twin sister at four months old. At 40 years old she and her sister are the oldest living conjoined twins in the United States and are the oldest living separated conjoined twins in the world. As a woman living with chronic medical issues and disability, Emily strives to encourage the world - especially the corporate/professional world - to look at disability, inclusion and culture through a new lens. Emily encourages groups to understand the spectrum of disbility and how small system changes can have a large impact on business, professions and even communities.
Mayrian Sanz is a dynamic public speaker, coach, and trainer committed to empowering individuals and teams to achieve their fullest potential. With extensive experience in leadership, communication, and personal development, Mayrian delivers engaging and practical insights that drive real change.
Her passion lies in guiding professionals to unlock their strengths, develop effective strategies for growth, and lead with confidence. From personalized coaching to transformative training sessions, Mayrian provides tools and techniques that inspire action and foster meaningful growth.
Known for her energetic and relatable approach, Mayrian tailors each engagement to address unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring impactful outcomes. Whether helping individuals refine their leadership skills or enabling teams to thrive in collaboration, her work consistently ignites progress and fosters resilience.
Srilakshmi Srinivasan is a writer, speaker, and educator with a deep interest in ethics, culture, and values. She focuses on personal growth, counseling, and teaching, offering online courses on "relative learning" in computer science.
As the CEO of GiveItaThought LLC, she conducts online personality development sessions for children in the USA and India and leads workshops across various sectors.
Passionate about creative expression, she enjoys writing, doodling, and exploring different aspects of life. She also blogs and vlogs on topics such as technology, management, cooking, quotes, and poetry. Currently, she is working on a book exploring globalization as a path to peace.
Aditya is a seasoned communications and leadership development coach, as well as an international, award-winning speaker. With a background in engineering, he has held leadership roles at top tech companies like eBay and Verizon. His unique ability to bridge the gap between technical expertise and the softer skills of leadership led him to pursue coaching professionally.
An ICF-certified professional coach, Aditya has accumulated over 700 hours of coaching experience, helping tech leaders refine their communication skills. Through 1:1 and group coaching, he empowers professionals—from individual contributors to C-suite executives—to build confidence, enhance their speaking abilities, and expand their influence. His mission is to enable tech professionals to thrive in their careers and personal relationships by mastering the art of communication.
Shawn Harper is a Hall of Fame athlete, business owner, and leadership keynote speaker who helps organizations build winning cultures and identity-driven leadership. A former NFL offensive lineman with the Los Angeles Rams and Indianapolis Colts, Shawn understands high-performance teamwork, discipline, and resilience under pressure. Beyond professional sports, he is the CEO of American Services and Protection, one of Ohio’s largest minority-owned security firms, where he has translated elite performance principles into sustainable business success. For over 25 years, Shawn has worked with Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, and community organizations, empowering leaders to shift from defense to offense through mindset, habits, and culture. His signature programs, including The Winner’s Mindset and The Culture of Champions, are trusted by organizations such as Dow, FedEx, JPMorgan Chase, Sonic, and Procter & Gamble. Shawn is known for high-energy delivery grounded in real-world leadership results.
Jen Buck doesn't deliver traditional keynotes—she creates transformational leadership experiences that audiences feel, remember, and act on. With more than 27 years on stage and over 10,000 programs delivered worldwide, Jen blends neuroscience, behavior science, and high-energy audience engagement to help leaders create measurable, lasting impact.
A C-Suite veteran who has served as COO, Chief of Staff, Chief Communications Officer, Director, and Founder, Jen brings real-world executive credibility to every stage. Her career spans corporate, nonprofit, and global humanitarian work, shaping her signature Leadership Impact framework that helps organizations build world-class teams, strengthen culture, and drive peak performance.
Named one of the Top 100 Speakers to Watch (2024 & 2025), Jen is a multi-bestselling author and former international television host whose clients include Google, NASA, Boeing, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, and Walmart.
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