Business (C)

<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>.

<p>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.</p><p>With an MBA and two best-selling business books, Jeremy Gutsche is CEO of the influential TrendHunter.com, and a groundbreaking entrepreneur with broad appeal.

<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.

<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>

<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>

<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.

<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.

<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.

<p>With his energetic rock ‘n roll spirit and key business insights drawn from his decades as a Hard Rock International executive, Jim Knight shares strategies for developing leadership, transforming corporate cultures, and amping up customer service to achieve exceptional and sustainable results.</p><p>Although his illustrious career started at Gatorland Zoo in Florida (he has scars to prove it), Jim cut his teeth in the hospitality training industry and eventually led Global Training for Hard Rock International for two decades.

Connie Podesta is a game-changing, revenue-building, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, and style have made her one of the most in-demand speakers in the world today. 25 years. Two million people. 1000 organizations. Hall of Fame speaker. Award-winning author.  Seven books. Former Radio/TV personality. Therapist for 30 years. Expert on the psychology of sales, leadership, change, life balance and getting your act together!  Plus (what we all probably could use in today’s crazy world) …a Comedienne.