High Stakes Leadership (C - Leadership & Achievement)

From courtroom battles to boardroom breakthroughs, Gabe Karp has spent three decades proving that conflict isn’t something to fear—it’s the hidden fuel that drives innovation, growth, and stronger teams.

<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>Elected Honorary President for Life of the IOC, the visionary leader in global sport and diplomacy shares firsthand insights on high-stakes leadership—and being a uniting force in divisive times.</p><p>At the helm of one of the world’s most influential institutions—which comprises 206 National Olympic Committees and dozens of International Sports Federations—Thomas Bach works at the intersection of elite sport, global diplomacy, and visionary leadership.

<p>According to Dr. Beau Lotto, “Once you understand how perception works, you can't help but see yourself in the world in a different way and engage in it in a different way.”</p><p>Renowned neuroscientist and entrepreneur, Beau Lotto, has spent decades studying the way we see—and in his three-time mainstage TED talks with over 7 million views, he shows us how to see <i>differently</i>.

<p>A Fortune 200 CEO turned senior U.S. energy official, David Crane brings a rare blend of private-sector leadership and public-sector impact to the global energy conversation.</p><p>As Under Secretary for Infrastructure at the U.S.

<p>Ambassador Jeff Flake brings a rare combination of high-level political experience, diplomatic insight, and principled leadership to the stage. </p><p>As former U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye and U.S.

A leading voice in the science of human behavior, Vanessa Van Edwards is trusted by global brands and institutions to help their teams connect, communicate, and lead more effectively. 

<p>After years at Stanford and Google, Tucker Bryant uncovered a surprising truth: the skills that fuel world-class innovation aren’t confined to the boardroom—they’re also found in the mindset of a poet.</p><p>Tucker Bryant worked at Google as a Product Marketing Manager, where he focused on building go-to-market strategies for some of the company’s major products.

<p>As a leader in the field of cultivating excellence in organizations and individuals, Sarah Wells provides engaging, research-backed insights to help audiences unlock potential both personally and professionally.</p><p>Olympian Sarah Wells inspires corporate audiences to redefine excellence—not as perfection, but as the relentless pursuit of progress.

<p>Igniting Confidence and Transforming Leaders Juan Bendana is a powerhouse speaker, dynamic entrepreneur, and elite coach trusted by top CEOs, Olympians, Grammy-winning artists, actors, and Fortune 100 leaders.</p><p> Known as the ultimate "confidence expert," Juan’s insights have reshaped leadership in globally recognized organizations by helping leaders close the gap between their self-image and their goals.