Mike Eruzione
<p>Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the 1980 US Olympic hockey team that beat the odds to win the gold medal in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world.</p>
Michael Treacy
<p>Globalizing markets are the opportunity of a lifetime. The size of the middle-class is about to triple worldwide due to increasing standards of living across the globe. Companies that lean into the future and focus will dominate and increase scale, scope and power. Those who don't are at risk. Michael Treacy shows leaders how to look at competition, customers, people, finance and markets in a new way -- laying out the pathways for global growth and market leadership.</p><p>Treacy is a veteran voice on such issues.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman
<p>For almost three decades Dr. Nancy Snyderman has combined careers as a head and neck cancer surgeon, network television correspondent, and advisor to Fortune 500 corporations and is one of the most trusted voices in medical communication.</p><p>Dr. Snyderman is a board certified Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon and Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. She serves on the Board of Directors of Alkermes (NASDAQ: ALKS) and is a Consulting Professor at the Stanford University Center for Innovation in Global Health.
Robert Ballard
<p>With life experiences mirroring the adventures in his favorite childhood book, <i>20,000 Leagues Under the Sea</i>, Robert Ballard is among the world's most accomplished oceanographers. A pioneer in the development of deep-sea submersibles, he has taken part in more than 140 deep-sea expeditions and is most renowned for his discovery of the RMS <i>TITANIC </i>and underwater explorations of the Bismarck, Lusitania, and Britannic.</p><p>Ballard served in the U.S.
Dr. Drew Pinsky
<p>Dr. Drew hosts the hit MTV reality television series, <i>Teen Mom OG</i>. Dr. Drew shares his wisdom, opinions and humor on a variety of podcasts, including his newest, most popular show, <i>Dr. Drew After Dark</i>, a modern reincarnation of the popular <i>Loveline Show</i>, which Dr. Drew hosted for over 30 years. He is also host of the award-winning<i> Dr. Drew Podcast</i>, and <i>The Adam and Drew Show</i> (co-hosted by Adam Carolla). His newest project, drdrew.tv, is where <i>Ask Dr. Drew and Dose of Dr.
Edward James Olmos
<p>Edward James Olmos is more than an award-winning actor—he is a cultural icon whose voice carries the weight of history, artistry, and activism.</p><p> From his Academy Award–nominated role in Stand and Deliver to unforgettable performances in <em>Selena, Blade Runner, </em>and <em>Battlestar Galactica</em>, Olmos has built one of the most enduring legacies in Hollywood. But his story extends far beyond the screen.
Donna Brazile
<p>Author of the best-selling memoir<i> Cooking with Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics</i>, her witty style and innovative political strategies have earned her the respect of colleagues as well as adversaries. </p><p>Inspired by participation in a successful political campaign at age 9, Donna Brazile holds a lifelong, fiery passion for political progress. She was honored to become the first African American to manage a presidential bid, leading Al Gore’s campaign in 2000.
Jodie Sweetin
<p>Jodie Sweetin opens up about her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and her road to recovery, offering hopeful and empowering perspective about self-worth and summoning the strength to confront personal demons.</p><p>Best known for playing Stephanie Tanner on the ’90s sitcom “Full House,” Jodie has lived a life far darker than her sweet-as-pie TV personality. After the show’s final season, at just 13 years old, Jodie spiraled into a long and devastating cycle of drug and alcohol abuse and has emerged triumphant over its unyielding grip.
Walter Bond
<p>From the basketball court to the board room, former NBA star Walter Bond motivates audiences by sharing his life story of trials and triumphs. Growing up in Chicago, he always dreamed of playing in the NBA but lacked the natural athletic gifts of many of his peers.
Leroy Chiao
<p>Dr. Leroy Chiao speaks from his breadth of experience to deliver applicable insights for business audiences on leadership, combatting complacency, and achieving peak performance. </p><p>A pioneer in the commercial space sector, Dr. Leroy Chiao’s accomplished track record in space, in the lab, and in the business world offers audiences an unparalleled perspective into space exploration and how lessons learned apply to businesses worldwide.