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Top business speakers address the most essential questions in business—how to accelerate change, rise to the top, and run an innovative and flourishing company. From strategy to execution, these renowned experts share business growth strategies.

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Becky Hammon

<p>Becky Hammon reflects on her inspiring journey to deliver perspective on effective teambuilding, nurturing a ‘can-do’ attitude, and the power of strong support systems as the foundations of organizational and team success. </p><p>After an outstanding college and professional basketball career, including two Olympic appearances, Becky made history in 2014 when she became the first woman to coach full-time in the NBA when the San Antonio Spurs brought her into a leadership role as an assistant coach.

Robert Safian

<p>Robert Safian delivers near-clairvoyant insights on succeeding through the chaos of modern business.</p><p>Bob is the founder of The Flux Group and former editor-in-chief of the influential, award-winning business media <em>Fast Company</em>.

Jeremy Gutsche

Creator of the most-watched innovation keynote speaker video in history, Jeremy Gutsche is renowned for predicting the future of emerging trends. Gutsche encourages audiences to create, innovate, and seek out opportunity, and to ignite change and keep ahead of the crowd.

Vinh Giang

<p>Vinh gained the entrepreneurial spirit and mindset from his parents, who fled Vietnam to Australia in 1981 and went on to start multiple successful businesses. His father’s belief that “life is a miracle” inspired Vinh to see the possibilities in his own life. Today, he travels the world, teaching communication skills and engaging audiences with energy and flair. </p><p>As a college student, Vinh struck out on his own to start an online business teaching magic.

John Jacobs

<p>John Jacobs illustrates the power of optimism to help you unlock creativity, foster a collaborative mindset, accept obstacles as opportunities, and build authentic brands. </p>

Bert Jacobs

<p>Bert Jacobs inspires with lessons on the importance of an optimistic mindset in life and a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and social responsibility in business.</p>

Marilyn Tam

<p>Marilyn Tam, Ph.D. is a Speaker, best-selling Author, Consultant, Board Certified Executive/Corporate Coach, CEO of Marilyn Tam & Co. and Founder and Executive Director of Us Foundation. She was formerly the CEO of Aveda Corp., President of Reebok Apparel and Retail Group, Vice President of Nike Inc. and a successful entrepreneur who has built four companies. </p><p><em>Inc. Magazine</em> ranked her as one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in the world.

Captain Jim Lovell

<p>NASA astronaut Captain Jim Lovell delivers an exhilarating firsthand account of one of the most famous and harrowing ordeals in space-program history, while sharing the leadership skills necessary to make any mission successful.</p><p>As leader of the Apollo 13 mission, Captain Jim Lovell uttered the famous phrase “Houston, we have a problem,” after an oxygen tank exploded inside the spacecraft. Under Capt. Lovell’s leadership, the crew returned safely to earth.</p><p>For his courageous spirit, Capt.

Ira J. Blumenthal

<p>Ira Blumenthal is founder and president of Co-Opportunities, Inc., a dynamic business development and consulting firm that counsels world-class companies from industries across the board. A highly distinguished 25-year veteran of the food industry and respected branding and marketing expert, Blumenthal has had a long-lasting impact on a variety of organizations facing change, challenges, and business as unusual.

Waldo Waldman

<p>As an expert in change management and applying a “fighter pilot state of mind” to business, Lt. Col. (ret.) Waldo Waldman helps organizations navigate change to build more resilient, collaborative cultures of trust and courage in even the most competitive, turbulent conditions.</p><p>Lt. Col.