Business Leadership

<p>Curiosity is the competitive advantage most organizations overlook—and Diana Kander shows audiences how to harness it to fuel innovation, uncover new opportunities, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing world. </p><p>Through engaging stories, humor, and interactive exercises, she helps leaders and teams break free from assumptions, ask smarter questions, and discover better ways to solve problems, serve customers, and spark fresh ideas.

<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 of four books including his most recent, <em>The Future of Competitive Advantage</em>—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.