Business Leadership

<p>Erin Stafford is a high-energy speaker, bestselling author, and Cambridge-trained social psychologist who is redefining what it means to perform at a high level in today’s always-on world.</p><p>She helps leaders and teams move beyond burnout and unlock sustainable peak performance—where success and well-being work together, not against each other. Erin’s perspective is grounded in both science and experience.

Colette Carlson, a Human Behavior Expert and CPAE Hall of Fame keynote speaker, is known for helping leaders, teams, and organizations activate The Human Edge™—the critical strategies that strengthen trust, foster connection, and elevate performance in an increasingly automated, fast-paced world.

<p>As one of the world’s foremost business futurists—and an internationally bestselling author whose highly anticipated book,<em> The Future of Competitive Advantage,</em> releases in June 2026—Doug Stephens decodes the forces reshaping commerce and translates them into strategic advantage.</p><p>Known as “the futurist that futurists follow,” Doug Stephens is the founder and CEO of Retail Prophet, where he is the go-to authority for global brands like IKEA, Nike, Coca Cola, and Louis Vuitton.

<p>Recently featured in <em>Forbes (</em>August, 2025), Mike Michalowicz is the host of the upcoming VIZIO WatchFree+ business show <em>4-Minute Money Maker </em>and the author of ten transformative business books, including the global bestseller P<em>rofit First, </em>which has sold over a million copies and remained on Amazon’s bestseller list for more than 3,000 days.</p><p> Known for helping small business owners grow faster through organic marketing, become more effective with systems, and build stronger teams through leadership, Mi

<p>Juan Bendana is the best-selling author of <em>Confident By Choice,</em> a highly sought-after speaker, and a trusted advisor to the world’s top performers—from Olympic athletes and Grammy-winning artists to top CEOs and Fortune 100 leaders. Over his 10+ year career advising top performers across every industry, Juan’s work has been featured by <em>Harvard Business Review, Rolling Stone,</em> Inc. magazine and translated into over four languages.

<p>Debra L. Lee, the legendary former Chairman & CEO of BET Networks, provides an unforgettable conversation on leadership, resilience, breaking barriers in business and what it takes to shatter ceilings and thrive in high-stakes boardrooms.</p>

<p>One of the world’s leading innovation experts, Stephen Shapiro inspires organizations to break free from conventional thinking, turning their biggest challenges into unparalleled opportunities for growth.</p><p>Stephen Shapiro doesn’t just teach innovation—he redefines it. With decades of industry experience and a keen ability to spot opportunities others miss, Stephen has transformed how leaders and teams approach business challenges.

<p>Rich Diviney is the ultimate catalyst for unlocking elite performance, transforming teams, and empowering individuals to thrive in any challenge.</p><p>A highly decorated Navy SEAL commander, bestselling author, and leadership expert, Rich Diviney brings over two decades of exceptional experience to the stage.

<p>A true American success story, Damon Dunn shares his inspiring program on transformation, resilience, leadership, and how to turn failure into opportunity. </p><p>Born in Fort Worth, Texas to a 16-year-old single mother, Damon Dunn grew up in dire poverty, living in a three-bedroom trailer with ten people. Damon grew up hunting and fishing as means to provide food and wore Salvation Army clothes. Quickly learning the value of hard work, he earned a full football scholarship to Stanford, then went on to play in the NFL.

<p>How can we improve our relationships, performance, and wellbeing by harnessing our personal power and taking control of our own thoughts, feelings, and actions?</p><p> Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. Her writing, research, teaching, and speaking focus on presence and performance under stress, the causes and outcomes of feeling powerful vs.