High Performing Teams

Safi Bahcall

<p>Why do good teams kill great ideas? Safi Bahcall reveals a surprising new way of thinking about group behavior that challenges everything we thought we knew about nurturing radical breakthroughs and innovative organizations. </p><p>Safi Bahcall is a former public-company CEO, a physicist and an award-winning biotech entrepreneur.

Marcus Lemonis

<p>“Business turnaround king” and TV personality Marcus Lemonis inspires audiences to wake up the self-starter, the go-getter and the entrepreneur that is in all of us.</p><p>Though best known as the star of <em>The Profit</em> and other business and lifestyle reality shows, Marcus Lemonis was a self-made business success long before he became a star for CNBC and HGTV. </p><p>Marcus honed his entrepreneurial spirit while working at his family's automotive dealership as a young man.

Lital Marom

<p>Blending entrepreneurial grit, engineering expertise, and strategic foresight, Lital Marom cuts through the AI hype to deliver bold, practical guidance that drives innovation and impact.</p><p>Shaped by years of leading global brands and building companies across continents, Lital Marom delivers inspiring keynotes and offers practical frameworks to help global audiences translate AI, innovation, and emerging technologies into real business outcomes.</p><p>A software engineer, serial entrepreneur, and investor, Lital got her start building computer systems fo

Benjamin Chew

<p>Having captured the nation’s attention as the lead in the high-profile Johnny Depp defamation trial, Benjamin Chew shares the keys to their success, with lessons for legal groups, entrepreneurs, associations and corporations. </p><p>Audiences will hear how members of the unique legal team were chosen, gain insights into their months of preparation and discover how—after more than 100 hours of testimony—the jury was convinced to rule in their favor. </p><p>A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), the most prestigious, invitation-only society

Rosemary Saal

<p>Rosemary Saal helped make history as a member of the Full Circle Everest Expedition, the first all-Black team to climb Mount Everest. </p><p>One of three women on the Full Circle Everest Expedition team, Saal understands the value of diversity for leaders and teams, and the importance of focus in high-stakes environments.

Michelle Gielan

<p>Michelle Gielan has spent the past decade researching the link between happiness and success. She is the bestselling author of <i>Broadcasting Happiness: The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change</i> and was named one of the Top 10 authors on resilience by the <i>Harvard Business Review</i>. </p><p>Michelle holds an advanced degree in Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is an Executive Producer of <i>The Happiness Advantage </i>on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah’s Happiness course.

Scott Kress

<p>Drawing on lessons learned summiting the world’s highest mountains, Scott Kress illustrates how those same skills can help you conquer any challenge and achieve peak performance.</p>

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.

Victoria Labalme

<p>Victoria Labalme helps people perform at their highest levels by unlocking their hidden genius.</p><p>With 20 years in the Performing Arts — from Broadway to comedy clubs, landmark films to high-profile television — Victoria’s electrifying, custom-crafted keynotes awaken innate talents in individuals and teams.</p><p>Her proprietary systems and strategies have been embraced by C-suite executives at Starbucks, Microsoft, PayPal, as well as Hollywood celebrities, bestselling authors, and top teams in over 700 organizations.</p><p>With breathtaking