Often called a “diversity expert,” Steve readily admits that he doesn’t know if that’s the right title. Steve considers himself more an experienced student of human behavior. For him, issues of inclusion and diversity are fundamentally issues of human behavior in a world filled with human differences. His life experiences and academic background in communication science, social […]
Michelle Gielan has spent the past decade researching the link between happiness and success. She is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness: The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change and was named one of the Top 10 authors on resilience by the Harvard Business Review. Michelle is an Executive Producer of “The Happiness Advantage” […]
Having closely examined those decisions that have defined the modern American presidency and personally interviewed those who have shaped the course of history, Mark Updegrove delivers unique insight into how leadership displayed inside the Oval Office can be applied outside of it.
Mike Massimino is a four-time spacewalker on two missions to the Hubble Space Telescope, including the final Hubble servicing mission which has been called the most dangerous and complex mission in space shuttle history. But he is more than an astronaut—he is a recurring character on The Big Bang Theory, a bestselling author, an engineering […]
Ron Insana connects the dots to give his audiences a clear idea of what the economic future might look like.
Duncan Wardle, formerly Disney’s Head of Innovation and Creativity, works with brands like Coca-Cola, Ford, and Johnson & Johnson to create a culture of creativity across everything they touch. As a senior executive with the Walt Disney Company, Duncan infused a culture of innovation with a start-up mindset across one of the most creative companies […]
Shane Feldman delivers high-energy keynotes that help audiences build better relationships with anyone, anywhere. He’s traveled the world, researching universal strategies that allow companies to attract, empower and retain high performing teams and loyal customers. Shane’s customized keynotes are a compilation of unforgettable travel stories and tangible takeaways participants can immediately apply.
Scott Gottlieb, MD is a practicing physician and served as the 23rd Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. A leading expert in health policy, Dr. Gottlieb’s work focuses on providing insights into the economic and technological forces driving the transformation of healthcare.
A virtuous mind and voice in conservation photography and one of the most influential female photographers in the world, Cristina Mittermeier began her career as a marine biologist but soon discovered that she could better advocate for the oceans and the planet through the lens of her camera. Through unique personal stories, compelling imagery, and […]
Dr. Michael Pillsbury is the Director of the Center on Chinese Strategy at Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. He is a fluent in Mandarin and has served in senior national security positions in the U.S. government for the past four decades, with years of contact with the “hawks” in China’s military and intelligence agencies.