Client Testimonials | Global Public & Keynote Speaker Agency

The talk that Aaron Lazar gave at Duke University in October of 2023 for DEMAN (Duke Entertainment, Media, & Arts Network) Weekend was, simply put, the greatest and most impactful speech I have ever heard in my life. This sentiment was echoed by all attendees. When building out the schedule for DEMAN Weekend, Aaron suggested that his speech be the last event of the weekend, and I’m so grateful for that suggestion–there was not a dry eye in the house. There is no speech or event that could have followed Aaron’s. The vulnerability, strength, and resilience that Aaron exhibited in his speech were inspiring and powerful. Most of the compliments I received from attendees for hosting DEMAN Weekend specifically mentioned Aaron’s speech as having a tremendous impact on them. Aaron’s talk is going to stick with me forever. I feel incredibly lucky to have heard it.

Aaron Lazar
— Eli Kline, Program Coordinator, DEMAN Alumni Engagement and Development, Duke University

Adam was a perfect choice for our all employee meeting this year. His message of resilience couldn’t have been more relevant. His energy was engaging, his passion palpable, and his message gave our team members the boost they needed to move through the balance of the year positively and confidently.

Adam Markel
— Byline Bank

For the BEST by the BEST. Who better to talk performance than elite fighter pilots?

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Afterburner

“Alana has a keen eye for configuration and making the parts fit together. But her soothing approach to helping others adopt change really sets her apart. I have recommended her for many years, and will continue to do so”

Alana Hill
— F. Turchetti | Baker Hughes

Banayan is one of the most professional and polished speakers I’ve worked with. And his talk couldn’t have gone better. His stories were enthralling, his insights were incredibly tangible, and his message was spot on.

Alex Banayan
— Megan Green, Head of Google Play Business Development at Google

Alex far exceeded my already high expectations! The feedback from the students in the second hour of class was extraordinarily positive about Alex’s talk. Alex was so intelligent - way beyond any law or other degree could provide - yet he was remarkably humble and down to earth at the same time.

Alex Rodriguez
— Georgetown Law

Dr. Guelzo did two extraordinary presentations for us. He truly is a great speaker and really reached the students with his discussion of Abraham Lincoln’s childhood. What a wonderful speaker. Thank you to WWSG for all your help in making this event a great success!

Allen Guelzo
— Indian Hill Historical Society

Allen was phenomenal! He’s truly a joy. He was so gracious with his time with each and every person he met. His speech was the perfect way to kick-off our event. We work with so many different speakers, and I can say with confidence that Allen is one of the all-time best in both the content he delivers but also his willingness to engage with attendees. We couldn’t have asked for anything more from a speaker.

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Allen West

I don’t believe there is a group who could sit before the pure magic Allison brings to a room and not be forever changed.

Allison Massari
— Global Pharmaceutical Company

Amanda Beard's personality showed at our event, as she was both intriguing and witty. Our students especially appreciated being able to interact with her after her speech.

Amanda Beard
— Manhattan College

"Founded one of the most successful charities of all time."

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Ambassador Nancy Brinker

Amy Cuddy was a true inspiration to our audience and a joy to watch. Her work is interesting and relatable, and her presentation resonated with our attendees.

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Amy Cuddy

We absolutely loved having Amy Jo at Veteran EDGE. She was absolutely fantastic and her message definitely was well received by the audience.

Amy Jo Martin
— Institute for Veterans and Military Families

"Riveting television…"

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Anderson Cooper

Andy was outstanding. We had many, many members come up and say he was the best keynote speaker we’ve booked. He’s funny, upbeat and took time to spend time with our members. We were inspired by his positive look into the future for the economy and opportunities.

Andrew Busch
— Beth Mills, Western Bankers

"Dr. Brooks is a fascinating person – from his background as a musician to being a Harvard professor, he has so much knowledge to share. His presentation on finding happiness through work has left a lasting impact on our team."

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Arthur Brooks

"I’m still receiving positive feedback from attendees. It really accomplished two key objectives we have with our “Civil Discourse & Debate” program. First, it had good substance with respect to presenting to different economic policy perspectives. Second, it demonstrated civil discourse, which our audience really appreciated. All in all, a terrific discussion!"

Arthur Laffer, Ph.D
— –New Albany Lecture Series

An incredibly engaging speaker. His energy, wit and quick thinking make his session exciting, thought-provoking and informative. - and that's the point. He believes that capturing attention is a science and that we can all learn to engage our audiences effectively.

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Ben Parr

Sasse is highly attuned to the cultural sources of our current discontents and dysfunctions. … Them is not so much a lament for a bygone era as an attempt to diagnose and repair what has led us to this moment of spittle-flecked rage. …a step toward healing a hurting nation.

Ben Sasse
— National Review

"A creative tour-de-force, Zander shirks conventional wisdom…"

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Benjamin Zander

Mr. Woodward was wonderful. The group loved him. I knew he was an icon but I didn't realize how enchanted everyone would become with him. It was like Mick Jagger was at our event or a President.

Bob Woodward
— Stable Value Investment Association

"There is no question-he had a big impact! I have heard nothing but great words about his time with us."

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Brian Billick

A groundbreaking, iconic leader. When Fiorina speaks, everybody listens.

Carly Fiorina
— WWSG Customer

“If you are going through a merger, acquisition, or any significant change, you’ll find no better success enabler than Cassandra Worthy. Her message was exactly what we needed to move forward more engaged and prepared to champion our growth success metrics.”

Cassandra Worthy
— –Andrew S. Mitchell, President of Hayden Beverage

We were thrilled to have Cassie Kozyrkov as our keynote speaker at the Applied AI Nordics conference. Her ability to blend humor, charm, and deep insights into the world of AI not only captivated the audience but also sparked meaningful conversations about our collective future during the breaks. Her talk was definitely the highlight of the conference based on audience feedback.

Cassie Kozyrkov
— Todai

"[Cheryl's] combination of fun insights, inspiring stories, relevant examples, and customizations made her a wonderful speaker for our conference."

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Cheryl Cran

“Chester was a huge hit and personally inspired me to be a better leader! Not only did he bring relevant, factual data into his presentation, he used humor and audience participation to keep the team motivated and invested!” -General Mills

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Chester Elton

"Your presentation was one of the meeting highlights…[it] was the perfect way to jumpstart our discussion around client service."

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Chip Bell

"Listening to Chip and the messages he delivers with enthusiasm and passion it is a sobering reminder of how important personal accountability is. You can't help but to want to dig deep and feel the emotional satisfaction of improvement with an outcome of even greater personal and professional accomplishments.” - Lori Bernt, Sasktel

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Chip Eichelberger

Powerful content delivered with an engaging story!

Chris Barton
— Director of Innovation Strategy, Optus

Chris Bashinelli is an inspiration to youth worldwide. He speaks with passion and his message is one of hope, cultural tolerance and call to action. He knows how to reach young and old alike. Bridge the Gap shares exciting and inspirational stories of daily life from the developing world and encourages us to realize that at the end of the day, we really are all the same and every single one of us makes a difference. We need more people like Chris in the world."

Chris Bashinelli
— Jane Goodall PhD, DBE

“Thank YOU for making it awesome... you are spectacular. You made our theme come to life, thanks for your inspiration." –Chris Fox, Vice President of Sales at Amgen

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Chris Gardner

We would like to thank [Mr. Miller] for sharing [his] insights at our Forum. His presentation played a pivotal role in making our event a success. We received such positive feedback on this session which captured over 300 investors in the audience. Our clients also really appreciate the opportunity to have an in-depth discussion with [Mr. Miller] over the small group meeting. The event would not have been as successful without his participation.

Chris Miller
— Nomura

"If you need a boost in life or an inspirational and achievable direction to follow, you need to hear Craig Siegel speak. He has a way of genuinely motivating you to be the best person you can be. Craig has motivated my alumni and donors on two separate occasions. They cannot get enough of him! He really is a voice that needs to be heard!" –Stacey Varghese, Director of Leadership Annual Giving at St. John's University

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Craig Siegel

Cristina was amazing on stage. After the show everyone was saying how Cristina’s presentation was their favorite of the entire day!

Cristina Mittermeier
— Adobe

“We just had a guy speak to our team tonight named Damon West. Easily one of the top most powerful messages I’ve ever heard. Unbelievable. A great story and very inspirational. A message all teams should hear.” –Dabo Swinney, Head Football Coach at Clemson University

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Damon West

“You CRUSHED it at our event last week! Our group clearly couldn’t get enough and would have enjoyed more time with you, as evidenced by them lining up to meet you. The only downside is I have NO idea how I can top you as a speaker at our next annual meeting!” –HCE Equity Partners

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Dan Cnossen

"Your session gave us numerous practical process-orientated exercises that will help us further develop our strengths to accelerate performance and deliver results for the business."

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Dan Coughlin

"I do not think I would be exaggerating to say that Dan Heath was one of (if not THE) best speaker we have ever had. … He is a fantastic presenter who has mastered the ability to deliver his message to an audience in a likable, engaging, entertaining, persuasive and memorable way."

Dan Heath
— ManageCamp

"All I can say is that his talk blew my mind about what is to come."

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Daniel Kraft, MD

Phenomenal! One of the best events I have ever seen in my 21 years serving as an Events Director!

Daniel Martin
— Event Director, USA Track & Field

Daryl Davis is, hands down, one of the most powerful speakers I've ever seen on stage. He's a dynamic, engaging and personable speaker, a world-class musician, and a role model with a truly one-of-a-kind story. No audience could walk away from a presentation by Daryl feeling anything less than absolutely inspired.

Daryl Davis
— Faith Matters

"Hysterical and articulate…"

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Dave Barry

We would have to empty to thesaurus to describe the positive outcomes of our experience with David. Center of the bulls-eye, an out of the park grand slam speaker. If you have a business audience and you have not had David Frum, you're missing it.

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David Frum

David Houle is the best conference speaker I have ever heard and I attend a conference a month.

David Houle
— Diana M. Peterson President, Auctionworks

"I first heard the term Newsjacking used by David Meerman Scott. In fact he may have invented the term…[David is] so far ahead of the curve that the future appeared to be a straight line."

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David Meerman Scott

"A global tour-de-force!"

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Daymond John

It was an honor and a pleasure to have Dr. Birx join our Executive Roundtable in Naples last year. She shared the science of the coronavirus, pandemic preparation, and mitigation with our members. Her data-centric approach to the recovery was very well-received by our audience. I appreciated how Dr. Birx personalized her insights to engage and encourage insurers to unleash the industry’s private sector capabilities as risk managers as well as employers. I hope our paths cross again in the future.

Deborah Birx
— David A. Sampson, President & CEO at American Property Casualty Insurance Association

"Secretary James is a go-to speaker on national security. She brings a unique insider knowledge of Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and defense industry, and her engaging style draws in audiences of all expertise levels." - Kathleen Hicks, CSIS

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Deborah Lee James

DeeDee has the power to move the soul and the hearts of the many! Whenever DeeDee is making her speech, no matter if it’s in front of a small group or thousands of people, everybody leaves that place with a touched soul. Her story is amazing on its own, but the way she delivers, it is simply fantastic. She adapts to the audience, young or old, good or bad English, everybody understands the story, and she makes it very personal.

DeeDee Trotter
— President, Education First Japan

The feedback [from my organization] was overwhelmingly positive! De was a huge hit with the team! They loved his stories, his messages, and his personality. We also loved how he said, 'the strongest headwinds come from within.' And his message of bringing your authentic self to work every day also resonated. De is a terrific speaker! Great work and thank you for sharing him with us.

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DeMaurice Smith

"Several people have approached me and said that it was the best keynote we have ever had for this event!"

Doc Hendley
— Spectrum Health

"Doug is a master story teller! His deep insights into the culture and delivery of customer care had our senior leaders challenged and engaged!" -President & CEO, Mercedes Benz

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Doug Lipp

A thought leader on global competitiveness and key business trends, Chao sits at the epicenter of global competition.

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Elaine Chao

"Eric delivered the perfect message for our top 350+ leaders as we look to lead 10,000+ people into the future of work and Polaris' best years yet. His keynote message was customized, relevant, and actionable as he shared the tools and skills we need to confidently lead through growth, change and transformation."

Eric Termuende
— Steve Menneto, President, Off Road at Polaris, Inc.

Qualman’s messaging made a difference with our cast members. Our board even requested green glasses!

Erik Qualman
— Disney

“Erik Wahl was the highlight of our entire conference. He captured everyone’s imagination with his creativity and added a whole new dimension to the usual motivational message. Not to mention his artistic finale was a complete knockout!” -AT&T

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Erik Wahl

No surprise but Erika was incredible! Thank you to WWSG for all your help in facilitating.

Erika Ayers Badan
— K1

Erin’s dynamic tone, contagious smile, and relatable self-reflection created a remarkable start to our conference. The tools she shared provided participants takeaways to remain high achievers among an ever-changing world with growing distractions and stressors. Erin’s mindset shifts to overcoming burnout are unmatched.

Erin Stafford
— Erika Leonard, CEO at Starling

Evan Feigenbaum is an economic and policy expert on China, Japan, India, and beyond.

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Evan Feigenbaum

“Freymann’s expertly researched and accessible work helps clarify misconceptions and provides a coherent set of recommendations for policymakers. Required reading.” Paul Haenle - Former Director for China, United States National Security Council

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Eyck Freymann

Her presentation was well rounded while touching on different aspects of her life at Highclere Castle. The guests at the Patron Party found her to be gracious and patient when they engaged with her or took photos with her. We are all very pleased with Lady Carnarvon’s appearances at our events!

Fiona Carnarvon
— Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum

"Industry's new face of change!"

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Frans Johansson

"A global icon…"

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Garry Kasparov

"I have been extremely fortunate to work with Gary many times over the years. Gary's sincere charm and incredible knowledge are unparalleled. He makes everyone in the room feel like he is talking directly to them."

Gary Cogill
— Amy Borders, City Of Waxahachie

I can’t say it enough, Ambassador Locke was the perfect speaker for our meeting—he was able to share in-depth insight into China’s behavior in a non-partisan way—and gave our leadership new food for thought as we all attempt to navigate a very turbulent time in our economic history. Gary Locke was perfect, and thank you to WWSG so much for arranging everything for us and for changing the date at the last moment! WWSG made all the difference in making sure this all worked out the way we planned.

Gary Locke
— Gunnar Branson, CEO at AFIRE

Our event was phenomenal! The format, content and presentation was spot on. We have had so many great comments about Dr. G including great responses from our leadership. She is a pleasure to work with and I hope to cross paths with her again.

Geeta Nayyar
— Blue Cross Blue Shield

"Your insight was not only inspirational to our team, but to me personally as I drive a legacy of global leadership within Caterpillar."

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General George W. Casey, Jr. U.S. Army (RET)

Geoff hit it out of the park. We will ask him back.

Geoff Colvin
— CEO, American Pacific Mortgage

"Gloria’s presentation was very well-received with numerous positive comments being communicated. She was a perfect fit for our group – very well rounded in her thought’s and views while also being provocative and stimulating thinking among the attendees."

Gloria Borger
— – Health Insights Foundation

"I have been a part of this event for 16 years and McKeown is the best speaker we have ever had!" - Greater Public

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Greg McKeown

Not only were his scores off the charts, but Greg did his homework on our association, members, and industry and incorporated that into his presentation.

Greg Schwem
— Financial Manager’s Society

One of the most respected global thought leaders of our time!

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Hank Paulson

Harry led dialogs with our external Strategic Advisory Board giving context to the risks and potential opportunities we are facing in global markets with specific industry sector examples to which our members could directly relate. These discussions help set the tone for deeper discussions and specific directions that we should take with our corporate strategy.

Harry Broadman
— Michael Ferris, SVP Corporate Development and Strategy, Red Hat

Heather provided the spark, the insights, and the energy to move our HR team forward. Her talk had something for everyone on our team, from our centers of excellence to our HR partners, from our leaders to our operations team, from our learning team to our compensation group. In particular her discussion of the future of work and the importance of learning at the heart of organizational life really hit home for all of us.

Heather McGowan
— Executive Human Resources

“Hilary’s presentation to more than 200 of our top employees had a standing-room-only crowd of senior leaders riveted, learning and laughing! Hilary’s simple & memorable tips will help our employees take perfect care of each customer, each business partner & each other every day. We received waves of positive feedback about Hilary. We are most thankful to Hilary for sharing her insights & her passion!”

Hilary Fordwich
— Steve Bosack, Senior Advisor to the President, Chief Communications & Governmental Affairs Officer, PenFed Credit Union

"Two years ago, I sat backstage and watched a ballroom full of restaurant and convenience store executives give Howard Behar a standing ovation for his keynote address. Howard was highly recommended as one of the best speakers in the country, and now I understood why. There was something different, and frankly special, about his defining success in both business and life."

Howard Behar
— Winsight Events

"Must-have information!"

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Ian Bremmer

“Mastermind Talks is an invite-only event for high-level executives, CEOs, and startup founders. It’s a demanding and intelligent audience. I was lucky enough to have James lead a roundtable session at our event, and to date it has not only been our most attended roundtable, but the highest rated by our audience as well.”

James Clear
— Founder of Mastermind Talks

In Secret City, James Kirchick tells a Washington D.C. Cold War story that few have heard: how the political obsession with secrecy, together with the fear of communist influence, distorted perceptions not only of gay people, but of reality itself. Weaving together political, social, and cultural history, Secret City offers an unexpected corrective to the historical record.

James Kirchick
— Anne Applebaum

The story was crafted expertly (and I've seen many talks over the years!) — it was informative, inspiring, and touching. James' credibility with his accomplishments and passion definitely set him apart from other speakers we've had in the past!

James Lawrence
— Merck

"James is an extraordinary motivator, a powerful communicator and a great architect of performance."

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James Mapes

Provocative, challenging, wonderful, exciting and a bit scary are just a sampling of the reactions from the nearly 1,500 attendees at Jamie Metzl’s talks we hosted in advance of the debut of his book Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity. Jamie’s fast pace and vast knowledge kept audiences of all ages and persuasions locked on.

Jamie Metzl
— John Carney, CEO, Center for Practical Bioethics

“Jane is a healthcare trend weaver and futurist that engages audiences in an energetic and data-driven way. Her knowledge of the inner-workings and key players in the healthcare market is masterful. The urgency and passion with which she presents market trends is sure to open the minds of listeners and motivate them to take action.”

Jane Sarasohn-Kahn
— – Erica Morgenstern, Chief Marketing Officer at Virgin Pulse

Janet Evans was on time and easily accessible. She even stayed and signed every autograph after her presentation which took almost an hour. She was great!

Janet Evans
— Marketing Director, MeridianLink, Inc.

I have spoken to over half a million people and visited more than forty countries around the world. I’ve heard hundreds of speakers deliver their message. I can say without a doubt that Jason Schechterle is the single most inspirational person I’ve ever known. I highly recommend that you book him, listen to him, and incorporate his insights into your life. You’ll be grateful you did.

Jason Schechterle
— Kevin Mincher, Founder of Unstoppable, Inc.

The best lecture I’ve seen on the political front in a long time. I would highly recommend, if you get a chance to listen in, you’ll be smarter for it – and more informed.

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Jeff Bush

I hired Jeff as the keynote speaker for the Annual Conference for the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS). Jeff was energetic, engaging, and delivered a well rounded message that was catered to our group. He even incorporated a bit of his Las Vegas “flare” into his presentation, which the audience loved! Jeff was fantastic and just what our group needed for our first in-person meeting after the pandemic.

Jeff Civillico
— Engagement & Outreach Manager at Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

"The reviews are in and you nailed it!" –WWSG Customer

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Jeff Evans

"G.O.A.T. – Greatest of All Time!"

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Jerry Rice

"Award-winning journalist and reporter, Dougherty is the real deal."

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Jill Dougherty

“We received a lot of positive feedback from everyone in attendance and we were absolutely thrilled with how the session went. You were a truly captivating speaker and provided us all with a lot of life lessons and advice that will stick with us for life.”

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Joan Lunden

"Absolutely Amazing is the only way I can describe it.The crowd loved Joe, what a stand up down to earth truly fantastic man! The audience completely loved him."

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Joe Girardi

"Everyone LOVED Joe Theismann! It was an incredible night and we could not have asked for a better speaker.”

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Joe Theismann

"A captivating speaker on getting to the top and staying there…"

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Joe Torre

“The most inspirational and transformational Keynote on the planet.” - Patrick Cowden, CEO, Beyond Leadership

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John Foley

Ryan’s palpable authenticity delivered an immediate connection when he spoke to my NYU music industry students who are trying to avoid the anxiety, depression, and addiction that comes with performing. To some, his soft-spoken words were life changing and everyone came away with the compassion and inspiration they needed to learn from his miraculous story. No psychobabble here, just humanity and caring.

John Katko
— Jerry Del Colliano, Professor at NYU Steinhardt

Kelly was deft and compelling in answering the tough questions about his tenure. He was downright inspirational when he encouraged students to consider public service and civic engagement.

John Kelly
— WWSG Customer

“I’ve helped plan national sales meetings; we’ve had a variety of speakers: a POW to an astronaut to a special operations military pro. None had stories as compelling or personal as John’s. I speak for the whole audience when I say it was the most meaningful for all of us.” –Kathy Beard, Director of Stryker Biotech

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John O’Leary

Johnny was the keynote speaker at our recent dinner for philanthropic professionals and the response from the attendees was overwhelmingly positive! Attendees shared that they appreciated Johnny’s very personal presentation style and his willingness to engage with them. Johnny was very attentive during the two pre-session meetings we had in tailoring the session to best suit the needs of our audience. He took our input to heart and incorporated ideas and concepts seamlessly into his presentation without sacrificing any of his core messaging. The attention to timelines, deadlines, requests for additional information and session descriptions was impeccable and very much appreciated!

Johnny Crowder
— Florida Philanthropic Network

You were a true hit! You were referenced mulitple times on the main stage by presenters throughout the remainder of the event, and many folks I talked to shared how impactful your presentation and lessons were to them.

Johnny Quinn
— Serta Simmons Bedding

“Jon is by far the most powerful, engaging, dynamic and authentic presenter I have ever hired in my 19+ years of producing conferences and events. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll remember what really matters in life and you’ll leave inspired to make a difference. This guy is for real.”

Jon Dorenbos
— Michael Clarke, Director of Marketing & Events at Marriott International

Massive thanks to Jon for such a compelling speech. We've never seen anything like that in the four years I've been around the AI space.

Jon Krohn
— Mara Navarro, UNICEF

“Jon Picoult delivers the one-two punch you hope every speaker will land – original material combined with palpable passion. Jon closed our TEDx event and left the audience uplifted and ready for action. I highly recommend Jon to open, close or present anywhere within your agenda where you desire to stimulate your audience's minds and senses.” Carol Harnett – Co-Chair & Host, TEDx Conference

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Jon Picoult

"One of the most accomplished economists in the world…"

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Joseph E. Stiglitz, Ph.D

Josh was so smart and insightful—the audience loved [his fireside] chat. He’s also very professional and easy to work with. Really great. One of our Executive Committee members told me that Josh’s segment was the best part of the meeting! Yay!

Josh Kraushaar
— Chief Operations Officer at Recording Industry Association of America

When Josh speaks, business improves.

Josh Linkner
— Earvin "Magic" Johnson

"We recently had Kaihan speak at our annual winter meeting to our council members. Not only was Kaihan’s presentation the most thought provoking and inspiring aspect of our meeting he was an absolute pleasure to work with leading up to the event. Kaihan spent extra time listening to us to learn more about our industry. His passion and enthusiasm came across extremely well to our audience. I would highly recommend Kaihan for your next event." –ELECTRI International

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Kaihan Krippendorff

“Karen Delivered one of the most interactive and engaging virtual programs we’ve seen! From the breakout rooms to her fun quizzes and games, she captured our attention and gave us a truly memorable experience.”

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Karen McCullough

“One of the smartest and most forward-thinking people in the interactive space.”

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Kate O’Neill

Kathryn inspired our community and have helped make the festival an unforgettable experience.

Kathryn Parsons
— Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival

"CEO of a multi-billion dollar empire."

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Kathy Ireland

“She was fantastic! Incredibly well received. So authentic and knowledgeable.”

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Katty Kay

"Keith pushed us to think outside of the box and 'added more to our wallets'!"

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Keith Ferrazzi

"A Ken Burns presentation is like giving your audience a once-in-a-lifetime gift… something they'll never forget."

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Ken Burns

"The response to his talks to our "Committee of 100" leadership has been tremendous and he has managed to earn the highest speaker ratings in our history of meetings."

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Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D

I want to tell you how much people enjoyed [Ken's] keynote. The LeadsCon/Access Intelligence staff and the other speakers I connected with specifically mentioned his talk as the highlight of the program. People loved it, and it was clear to see why. His delivery was energetic and inspiring – the content was top-notch and thought-provoking.

Ken Schmidt
— President, Access Intelligence

Kevin’s story is remarkable! A real inspiration for all walks of life. Every person Kevin encounters he leaves a lasting impression! I believe he will go on to do some amazing things.

Kevin Atlas
— Social Affairs of the United Nations

“She's a very talented journalist that 'tells it like it is' in America. So uplifting and encouraging to realize that the voices of America exist with truthful knowledge.”

Kimberley Strassel
— –Audience Member, Desert Town Hall Speaker Series

Dr. Leana Wen’s talk was received with enthusiasm by attendees. Attendees commented that she was incredibly engaging and a joy to watch. She was very passionate and sparked similar desire in the listeners. Dr. Wen is such a knowledgeable resource. The attendees expressed how fortunate we were that she made time to share her experiences with us. We greatly appreciated how she tailored her content to the needs of our organization and the theme of the forum. It was a great pleasure to work with Dr. Wen and to have her as our keynote of our event. It will be my honor to invite Dr. Wen to be our keynote speaker at our future events.

Leana Wen
— Trade Association

“Leslie’s incredible professionalism, attention to detail and excellent reputation sets her apart. When we partner with Leslie, we know we are in for 100% success.” –Rebecca Johnson, Partner at ODonnell-Lane, LLC

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Leslie Sbrocco

Lisa has the winning combination you look for in a keynote speaker – she is insightful, engaging and energetic. She was the top rated speaker at two Google events and inspired our audience to start an innovation revolution.

Lisa Bodell
— Google

Lloyd was SO easy to deal with. This means so much to us putting the event on. We will book him again in the future, as he will always be able to share insights and advice. We loved having him and the audience loved hearing from him. Great job all around.

Lloyd Blankfein
— Conference Event Planner

We have had great client feedback on the conference, and particularly for the session Loretta was part of. It was the most attended session of the day. We had overflow into our additional viewing room for those who couldn’t get a seat in the main ballroom. We very much hope to have an opportunity to work with Loretta again in the future.

Loretta Mester
— WWSG Customer

“We love Maddy at InvestmentNews! She cleverly set the stage at our Woman Adviser Summit through great storytelling and illustrative examples supported by data. Through this excellent virtual presentation, she took our advisers on a journey of how women are leading the longevity revolution and becoming more important financial decision makers, including many tips and suggestions for advisors.

Maddy Dychtwald
— InvestmentNews

She was great – everyone really enjoyed hearing her opinions and predications – the event was a big success.

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Mara Liasson

Marc Short is an impressive speaker, providing insightful comments on current events, colored with tales from his experience in the White House and beyond. He kept the audience captivated. Marc’s candor was refreshing, especially when combined with his sharp wit which meant he was entertaining while informative.

Marc Short
— National Association of Water Companies

"Witty and eloquent, with a touch of 'Hollywood'…"

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Marcus Buckingham

“Best speaker we've ever had, even virtual.” –Robin Robins, Tech Mktg Toolkit

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Marcus Lemonis

"One of the truly gifted social science writers of our time."

Maria Konnikova
— Adam Grant

Maria was absolutely terrific. I have received messages of praise for her from viewers around the world who are sharing the program. I personally believe every citizen of the world should hear what Maria said.

Maria Ressa
— Easte-West Center

Mark Esper was GREAT. We love him. I think he’s one of the best (if not the best) speaker we’ve ever had. He is so engaging, and what a nice guy. A+!

Mark Esper
— Head of Corporate Communications at Top Financial Corporation

"The most successful treasure hunter in history."

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Mark Gordon

“Mark Morgan is one of our country’s most knowledgeable leaders on immigration enforcement. He brings a wealth of first-hand experience, having served in the Obama administration as chief of U.S. Border Patrol and later in the Trump administration as both acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and acting commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Mark has demonstrated that common-sense solutions can reduce illegal immigration and improve our nation’s safety and security.”

Mark Morgan
— – The Heritage Foundation

"All went very well and Marty was great. He was very personable and I've heard some great feedback. In fact one of our MD's said he could have listened to him at least another hour."

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Martin Feldstein, Ph.D

We are fans of Mary Louise Kelly! Not surprising given her years of success as a journalist but she really upped our game. Sometimes we use local moderators, but it just doesn’t measure up with someone of the quality level of Mary Louise. We may be changing our approach with that going forward. She’s wonderful!

Mary Louise Kelly
— Hinson Ltd. Public Relations

I had the privilege of having Matt give his riveting Keynote on AI at our annual Blackstone PWS conference. His insights left an indelible mark on our team, reshaping our perspective on the future of technology. Matt's expertise and passion for AI are truly inspiring and have already begun to influence our strategic direction. It was a remarkable experience that will undoubtedly drive Blackstone forward.

Matt Britton
— Todd Myers, Global Chief Operating Officer of Private Wealth Solutions at Blackstone

"Matt Doherty knows about rebounding on the court and in life. His journey and experiences are inspiring." –Charles Barkley, Basketball Hall-of-Famer and Emmy Award Winner

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Matt Doherty

The guests at our Kids Rank: Ribbons of Character Benefit were completely engaged and inspired by our honoree Melissa Stockwell. Her story of determination and perseverance all with an optimistic attitude were exactly why she was chosen for our annual award. Beyond her incredible combat story, it is her continuing life's journey and her ability to make a human connection with people which made her time with us an unforgettable experience.

Melissa Stockwell
— Kelcey Liverpool, Founder Kids Rank

Michael Gorton's talk was not only educational and enlightening but also profoundly motivating. I would highly recommend anyone interested in leadership for change to attend his talks and benefit from his wealth of knowledge and passion for positive change

Michael Gorton
— Mandana Ahmadi, Founding CEO of Alena

The Hundred Year Marathon outlines the scale and patience of Chinese aspirations. It is a must read for anyone who would better understand China.

Michael Pillsbury
— Newt Gingrich

Dr. Kaku is a true visionary. He makes the unknown knowable.

Michio Kaku
— Kean University

“Mike – Your presentation was an absolute home-run and we have the survey responses to back it up. Not only would I recommend you without hesitation, I have already done so.”

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Mike Abrashoff

Our company is buzzing about how amazing it was to hear Mike's stories, challenges and successes!

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Mike Massimino

Speaking first-hand from his highly unique view as the Vice President gave the audience a profoundly unique, unforgettable experience. His deep understanding and practice of faith-based principles that are the underpinnings of America leave the audience with hope for the future.

Mike Pence
— President, UPF International

"Mike is highly inquisitive and original, not only in his thinking but also in his presentation, taking complex issues and turning them into simple and digestible themes."

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Mike Walsh

Misty Copeland is REAL, RESILIENT, and REGAL topped with a lot of passion! The event spoke to many of the teens in the audience as I looked around and saw how attentive they were to her words… She also seems to be very passionate about helping the next generation.

Misty Copeland
— New Albany Community Foundation

"Mitch has highly relevant insights to share on operational best practices, creating a culture for innovation, leveraging customer insights and creating value using data. We have found him to be an incredible resource across a range of corporate functions from analytics teams to commercial teams to senior executive teams. He is a great thought partner and pleasure to work with, and I highly recommend him for anyone look to be inspired on innovative ways to drive growth."

Mitch Lowe
— VP, Life Sciences Research

Dr. McTier is witty, brilliant, and an excellent facilitator. I would encourage anyone attempting to foster more creative collaboration across the sciences, arts, and humanities to consider learning from this transformative thinker.

Moiya McTier
— Josh Cerretti, WWU

"Molly is absolutely unreal. I was obsessed with her before but am even more obsessed with her now – and so are every single one of our attendees. She is so kind, hilarious and engaging. I got to spend some one on one time with her and it was amazing. I cannot say enough good things about her. She will be the top keynote – mark my word! And, I was a bit nervous about our 85% male audience that all have really high expectations and let me tell you they LOVED her."

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Molly Bloom

“Montel spoke to issues that were timely and meaningful. He completely captured the attention of a room full of CEOs and investment bankers–an audience that is not easily impressed.”

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Montel Williams

"I think I can speak for everyone and say that Nancy was beyond phenomenal. She was inspiring, impressive, and so humble. I was excited to hear her speak, but she exceeded my expectations. I look forward to having more events with Nancy in the future."

Nancy Frates
— Liz Churgin, Director of Corporate Events at Jeffries

Natalie Nixon offers a fresh way of thinking about creativity—as an essential skill that is absolutely critical to success in today’s world.

Natalie Nixon
— Warren Berger

"Dr. Stavas' presentation was the most celebrated of the keynotes we had. I had more positive comments about content, style, and delivery than I did for any of the other well-known keynoters involved."

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Natalie Stavas

"Nataly was the perfect keynote speaker and her ability to connect with our employees–in the room or by video from across the globe–was amazing. Every employee who attended took away a ‘nugget’ that stayed with them long after her session was over.” –Stacey Hoin, CHRO of GE Capital

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Nataly Kogan

Neal was nothing short of a genius by utilizing our event theme and messaging within the context of his presentation. I particularly admire this given that he spoke to over thirteen thousand attendees ranging from America, Canada, Europe, Latin America to Asia Pacific. The feedback across all the geographies was equally compelling. Neal generated some of the highest ratings and most positive feedback I have seen in many years of running IBM WW events.

Neal Petersen
— IBM

“Neil joined the Audi Executive Team across the United States and his happiness lessons were the highlight of the show, engaging dealer associates, and invigorating the audience. He is always on point, thought-provoking, and receives near-perfect ratings. Listen to him!”

Neil Pasricha
— Audi

"[students] are still commenting via email, social media, and in-person on how energized and inspired they are to continue the fight for freedom on their campuses and beyond."

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Newt Gingrich

Niall’s participation was indeed the type of experience we were hoping our guests could enjoy and remember. His presentation was illuminating and the fireside chat was very engaging and helped set the open dialogue atmosphere we were trying to cultivate. And Niall was naturally social before and after the event, which was a great bonus.

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Niall Ferguson

A home-run presentation— this is what our industry needs to hear about the uncertain but exciting changes on the bumpy road ahead.

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Nicholas Webb

Not only did she receive a standing ovation, but the line of attendees seeking to talk with her after the meeting was the longest I had ever seen at such an event—and she took the time to meet all of them.

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Nicole Malachowski

"Orlando held the audience in profound attention and awe and is one of the most positive human beings I have ever met. The stories of his family and their faith in the human condition, as being a positive force regardless of their personal journey in meeting prejudice and bigotry is inspiring."

Orlando Bowen
— Stephen J. Sheather, Principal of SCORE Statistical Consulting

"Oz has the unique ability to engage groups both large and small with his mystifying act. A true professional whose performance is appropriate for all types of events. You will be amazed!"

Oz Pearlman
— CEO, Edward Jones

Singer really showed us that we were only scratching the surface of what we should be thinking about in the future. After listening to him, we have never been able to look at the world the same way again.

P.W. Singer
— The Wall Street Journal

Together with a group of 40 leaders within our organization we have enjoyed a very inspiring session of Pandit where he told his story and the importance of self-awareness in leadership roles. Definitely recommend!

Pandit Dasa
— Learning and Development Manager

"We had a wonderful experience of Parisa on campus. Her presentation was excellent. She was very engaging and heart-felt with students in the communication class and also at the lunch. "

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Parisa Khosravi

"A winner and visionary!"

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Pat Riley

Paul was one of the top ten speakers we have ever presented! His breathtaking photos, captivating stories and passion for conservation wowed our audiences. We certainly plan to book him again in the future.

Paul Nicklen
— WWSG Customer

"Journalism at its finest!"

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Paula Zahn

Diamandis literally pulls audiences into the future.

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Peter Diamandis

Peter’s presentation was highly stimulating and motivational on two levels; firstly, the content was compelling, informative and thought provoking; secondly, his delivery style and approach are captivating, a lesson to all of us who regularly do presentations!

Peter Hinssen
— Colin Bannister, VP & CTO UKI for CA Technologies

From the creatives in the editing rooms of LA, to the Chairman himself in New York, Peter has had a profound impact on this company. It is very rare to find someone who is both engaging and whose work is clearly based on groundbreaking research and genuine insight into what makes a business and its leaders successful in today's uncertain marketplace. I have no hesitation recommending Peter to any organization looking to drive innovation deeper in their company and wanting to inspire their leaders to think differently and take the necessary risk to future-proof their business.

Peter Sheahan
— SVP at News Corporation

Peter is a rare individual who can combine his passion for changing the world with his drive to build a unique and profitable business.

Peter Thum
— EO Houston Learning Chair

Phil’s message of self-reinvention and the power of transforming adversity into opportunity is one that translates well across audiences, regardless of the industry. His message inspires, motivates and re-energizes the creative spirit in us all.

Phil Hansen
— Ford Motor Company

"…compelling and articulate."

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Polly LaBarre

“Not one single day has gone by since the event without external and internal commendations on her engagement with our audience. Her message really connected and impacted the entire audience."

Rachel Botsman
— – Adobe

"Kaye is must-watch television!"

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Randi Kaye

"Kurzweil is the Benjamin Franklin of the 21st Century…"

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Ray Kurzweil

A great example for how to get things done in Washington!

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Ray LaHood

"Richard Newman is one of the most inspiring and incredibly creative teachers of communication I've come across in my career. His session at our conference was outstanding." –David Murray, Director of Professional Speechwriters

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Richard Newman

Ballard is the world's foremost oceanic explorer and discoverer of the Titanic.

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Robert Ballard

The FAST team was thrilled with Robert's presentation at our annual kick off. He spoke about adapting to change in our industry where the only thing constant is change. A truly motivating and passionate speaker.

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Robert Herjavec

"[Robyn is awesome' in case any of you are looking for a 'knock it out of the ballpark' speaker!"

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Robyn Benincasa

"This was a total hit for us. In circumstances where you want to bring out lessons on leadership, it's hard to think of anything that would be better than The Music Paradigm."

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Roger Nierenberg

Rosie was a terrific speaker. Besides her extensive knowledge of macro/microeconomics and fiscal policy, she brings to the event a high level of energy. Additionally, she was a pleasure to work with, quickly adapting to the nuances of our event and our audience. Highly recommend.

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Rosie Rios

Ryan has shown from day one an incredible aptitude to create safety and trust. Ryan's clients were fortunate enough to have him on their journey of self-discovery and healing.

Ryan Dusick
— Susan Levin, M.A., LMFT Supervisor

It’s often said that people remember how you make them feel more than what you say. On behalf of the entire team at CDW I want to thank you for making each and every person feel in control of their success, in charge of their emotions and responsible for the next action step in their journey to success. You were memorable, relevant, energizing and authentic. Thank you for bringing your best self to CDW!

Ryan Estis
— CDW

“Loved by all, very engaging, and left a message that every employee could embody. His personal challenges, the inside stories of professional football and his inspiring message captivated all of our employees. "

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Ryan Harris

Safi set the conference alight with his talk … one of the most captivating speakers I have ever heard … gripping style! ... Pitch perfect.

Safi Bahcall
— Applied Materials

I have listened to thousands of public speakers so I am not easily impressed. Sallie’s ability to capture, command and hold an audience is top notch.

Sallie Krawcheck
— RIABiz

"[She] captivated [the audience] the entire time she was on stage. Sally was a strong addition to our program and a real pleasure to work with."

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Sally Hogshead

We highly recommend Dr. Gupta as a Keynote speaker. He will keep the audience engaged until he leaves the stage and even then, his remarks will be talked about and remembered for years to come.

Sanjay Gupta
— Gina Cohen, Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President of Communications for The National Recreation and Park Association

As a result of Scott’s life-changing message, our team will NEVER STOP BELIEVING that ANYTHING is POSSIBLE. If you want to truly inspire and motivate your sales team or team, Scott Burrows will over-deliver at every level!

Scott Burrows
— North America Celebrity Cruises

We had amazing feedback after Dr. Gottlieb’s engagement, he was very personable and provided tons of relevant insights. We just wish we had more time with him!

Scott Gottlieb
— Managing Director at BMO

"Scott Hamilton is one of the finest human beings I have had the privilege to spend time with and work with. At our Christian Athlete and Coach of the Year Banquet he spoke with passion and transparency while sharing his heart, his faith and his life!"

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Scott Hamilton

Scott’s presentation is one of the best l have ever seen. For three reasons, firstly the content matter is thought provoking and on the sharp edge of the tsunami which is AI. Secondly, the terminology introduced such as Synthetic Intelligence changes the entire narrative to empower and educate. Finally, the beautiful style in which the screens, transitions and how Scott’s moves magically from one side to another means that you are always engaged. If you want someone to help you understand more about the future that is knocking at your door, contact Scott. He’s genuine, humble and deeply insightful.

Scott Klososky
— Creative Director, Rutland Web Designer

"Sean was engaging and had our guests riveted to his presentation. Clearly he did his homework on our industry in advance. On a personal side, Sean was more than willing to take photos with key members of the industry and was very engaging with me and conference attendees. He answered questions for as long as they were coming." –President, Marcellus Shale Coalition

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Sean Spicer

Seema was such an important speaker for us. She added a unique perspective and is so well-respected and her content was very relevant… It was a very positive experience for the audience. The entire room was captivated… Seema captivated the crowd like few people have before.

Seema Verma
— Synergy Summit, 2021

Shane’s research and frameworks provided our members with new energy, perspective and strategy. He helped us rethink how we’re showing up as leaders and community builders in this new world of work. Captivating and actionable.No wonder he was the highest rated speaker!

Shane Feldman
— YPO

"One of the most watched TED speeches of all time!"

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Shawn Achor

"Shawn isn't afraid to tell it to you straight, which is not only refreshing in the way the world is now, but it's the kind of stuff you need to hear to dominate in business and in life."

Shawn Meaike
— – Robert R.

Chairman Bair was terrific and an absolute joy to work with.

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Sheila Bair

Simon will encourage you to pull yourself up by the boot straps and march ever so clearly into a bright future.

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Simon Bailey

Soren's unique ability to tailor his message, facilitate collaboration, and push the thinking of senior executives, puts him in the top tier of speakers we work with.

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Soren Kaplan

Easily the most personable, enjoyable and sincere special guest we have had in our 15 years of doing this event.

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Stephen Harper

Best keynote speaker I’ve ever booked!

Sterling Hawkins
— John Glaze, Chief Commercial Officer at LK Packaging

His cup runneth over with provocative opinions, but his gregarious personality sweetens his highly caffeinated ideas in a brew you simply need to consume in person.

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Steve Wozniak

Remarkable! Extremely valuable! You ignited discussions for the rest of the conference.

Suneel Gupta
— SACRS

"We have received an enormous amount of feedback from the over four hundred people who attended the event indicating that it was the most interesting and inspiring lecture that they have attended in a very long time." -Parents Council of Washington, D.C.

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Susan Cain

"Hands down the most inspiring, dynamic, and powerful keynote of the entire conference."

Susan David
— Audience Member, Harvard Coaching Conference

Sylvia is an inspiring and trailblazing leader, she reminds company leaders and employees of their inherent greatness in making a difference in their life and the lives of others regardless of their background and challenges.

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Sylvia Acevedo

"A trusted voice of reason!"

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The Honorable Jim Nussle

"A voice of reason and optimism…"

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The Honorable Michael O. Leavitt

“We engaged Dr. Troy as the keynote speaker for our academic conference. It was a perfect choice. His talk was timely, replete with anecdotes from his time in government, directed to his audience (college students), and thought-provoking for all who attended. The fact that this talk was presented virtually did nothing to lessen either its impact or its import. I would recommend Dr. Troy to you a speaker with absolutely no reservations.” John Robert Greene, Ph.D. Cazenovia College

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The Honorable Tevi Troy, Ph.D

It may be time to fire up your audience with something new and entirely different. The opening and closing general sessions of a conference can make or break the experience. It may be time to fire up your audience with something new and entirely different – for instance Jon Wee and Owen Morse, The Passing Zone, performing entertaining, motivational routines.

The Passing Zone
— Smart Meetings Magazine

"An amazing act for anyone that wants to bring fun, excitement, and belly aching laughter to their corporate event. We've used them a few times as the entertainment for our annual sales awards and they are worth every penny... They learn to understand what you need... then deliver a belly busting performance!"

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The Water Coolers

"With a delivery style that is both passionate and entertaining, Tim shows how you can create a business model that will give new life to your brand, energize your business and build lifelong customer relationships to ensure long term success in a globally competitive environment."

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Tim Hoelter

Tim Sanders is a great follow-on for clients who have booked me previously. Where I speak around innovation mindsets, Tim compliments this message with the idea of innovation through collaboration. He's great on stage, great to work with and does an incredible amount of customization for each client. I highly recommend him!

Tim Sanders
— Josh Linkner

Tim believes no matter what we’re facing, we’re all capable of turning any setback into a comeback.

Tim Storey
— Oprah Winfrey

Our team really enjoyed having Todd at our grand opening.

Todd Sinelli
— Jami Conroy, Senior Client Experience Manager at SYNOVUS BANK

Tom Jones provided the captivating keynote address in our partner conference last week. Dr. Jones was thoroughly engaging and most interesting. We received volumes of kind words and appreciation of his presentation.

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Tom Jones

It was nothing short of incredible and masterful. To a person, we felt he was spectacular. - NuPath, Inc.

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Tom Koulopoulos

"Tom exceeded our expectations. He is an amazing speaker, and really made our event special! He hit the ball out of the ballpark with his knowledge, insights and energy."

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Tom Morris, Ph.D

Tomi was amazing for us today. She did a fantastic job speaking and her willingness to just hang out with our group was so cool. I was a fan of hers before but now I am an advocate.

Tomi Lahren
— Stephen Odom, Impact Partnership

"A 'True Champion' who got to the top and stayed there."

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Troy Aikman

"Iconic actor, musician, author and comedian…"

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William Shatner

Few people understand how to apply AI to real world problems as well as Zack. He's been in the industry for so long, and has a remarkable knack for helping people learn what he knows.

Zack Kass
— Lukas Biewald, CEO & Co-Founder of Weights & Biases

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