High Stakes Leadership (C - Leadership & Achievement)

<p>We call a supremely talented person in the arts and sports a virtuoso. </p><p>Keynote pianist Felipe Gomez believes the term also applies to business. Felipe has an impressive decades-long business history as an entrepreneur and senior executive in multinational firms, but his passion has always been music. Obsessed with learning the habits of virtuoso musicians, Felipe believes applying the virtuoso mindset is the key to achieving breakthrough success in business and life.

<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>Named one of 2025’s “Thinkers50”—placing her among the world’s most influential management thinkers—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., CSP®, is a leadership and workplace culture keynote speaker, four-time bestselling author, and creator of the C.A.R.E. framework for Unshakable Leadership™.</p><p> Named an Inc. Top 50 Leadership and Management Expert and a Thinkers50 Radar Thought Leader, she helps organizations build leaders and cultures strong enough to handle what's next. With more than 20 years leading teams through reorgs, mergers, acquisitions, and technology shifts, Heather knows what it takes to stay grounded when the pressure won't let up.

<p>From shaping the voices of prime ministers to advising top CEOs, Allison Shapira is the trusted authority in transforming leaders and organizations through the art of powerful communication.</p><p>As a leader, your voice matters. Your ability to enter a room with presence and speak in a way that commands attention helps you build trust with clients and colleagues and directly influences your leadership trajectory.

<p>Two of NASA’s most extraordinary trailblazers—Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a space shuttle, and Scott Kelly, record-breaking astronaut who spent a year in space—join for an unforgettable conversation about courage, resilience, and the future of exploration.</p><p>From the triumphs and challenges of breaking barriers in spaceflight to the critical role of mental toughness in high-stakes missions, Colonel Eileen Collins and Captain Scott Kelly offer an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to push beyond limits. </p><p>In a riveting

<p>When businesses need to ignite transformation, drive performance, and foster lasting leadership in today’s hyper-competitive and complex environment, they turn to Urs Koenig for winning strategies.</p><p>A foremost expert in humble leadership, Urs brings a unique blend of global experience, cutting-edge research, and real-world application.