High Stakes Leadership (C - Leadership & Achievement)

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>A 25-year Air Force commander and trusted advisor to the military’s highest-ranking leaders, Dede Halfhill inspires organizations with her powerful storytelling and candid approach to human-centered leadership.</p><p>Dede Halfhill is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and trusted leadership advisor known for helping leaders Master the Unseen™—the messy, human side of leadership most avoid, but everyone feels.

Described by Harvard Business Review as “an astonishing display of visual storytelling,” Chris Hadfield’s keynotes leave audiences energized and equipped with tools to lead with clarity and courage.

<p>A globally acclaimed keynote pianist and business leader, Felipe Gomez believes the mindset of a virtuoso holds the key to breakthrough success in today’s business world. </p><p>Blending decades of executive experience with his passion for music, Felipe delivers unforgettable presentations from behind a grand piano, using powerful storytelling, live performance, and practical insights to inspire change. His talks are interactive, energizing, and tailored to both English and Spanish-speaking audiences.

<p>Based in Venice, California, Seb Terry is a dynamic Australian speaker whose infectious passion for life and personal transformation has captivated audiences around the globe. </p><p>Sparked by the sudden loss of a close friend, Seb asked himself a life-defining question: “Am I happy?” The answer led him to abandon convention and chase down a list of 100 life goals that would bring deeper meaning and fulfillment.

<p>Future-focused and globally trusted, Rahaf Harfoush empowers audiences to decode change, anticipate what's next, and lead with clarity in a fast-moving world.</p><p>Exploring emerging technologies, cultural shifts, and human behavior, Rahaf Farhoush shares bold, thought-provoking perspectives grounded in cutting-edge research.

<p>When Vishal Amin takes the stage, audiences hear from a battlefield-hardened strategist and global security leader whose personal data was hacked—landing him on an ISIS kill list, forcing him out of the military, and fueling a gripping, high-stakes masterclass in resilience, risk, leadership, and real-world cyber defense.</p><p>As an Executive Leader within Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and National Security at Microsoft - one of the world’s largest cybersecurity companies, and founder of the Spades Institute, Vishal's journey is anything but ordinary.

<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>Cutting through the noise and chaos of today’s political landscape, Senator Kyrsten Sinema provides powerful perspectives on the most significant issues impacting both American businesses and everyday citizens.  </p><p>Drawing from a wealth of expertise as a U.S. Senator and Representative, Kyrsten Sinema discusses oil, gas, and new energy; tariffs and tax policy; AI; healthcare innovations and biopharma; fiscal responsibility; geopolitics and foreign affairs.

<p>Heather R Younger, J.D. is a trusted contributor to leading news outlets, like <em>Forbes, Fast Company</em>, <em>Bloomberg, NBC</em> and <em>ABC</em> and one of the world’s leading experts on Caring Leadership® and active listening at work. </p><p>She is the visionary Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a preeminent employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm to Fortune 100 companies.