Inspiration

John Volanthen

<p>In July of 2018, the world held its breath while British cave diver John Volanthen and his partner raced against time to find the 12-boy soccer team and coach trapped for 10 days in Thailand’s Tham Luang Cave.</p><p>With a passion for cave exploration that began in scouts at the age of 14, Volanthen went on to set world records in cave diving and to acquire an extremely rare level of expertise and skill.

Jay Shetty

<p>Jay Shetty, a global bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of <em>On Purpose, Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, </em>founder of <em>Perfect Strangers,</em> purpose-driven entrepreneur, and former monk, has made an indelible impact on hearts and minds worldwide. </p><p>With an astounding following of over 65 million across social media platforms and over 700 million monthly views across platforms, Jay possesses a talent for making purpose and ancient wisdom not only relatable but also practical and easily accessible.

Jennifer Pharr Davis

<p>Jennifer Pharr Davis is an internationally celebrated adventurer, author, mother and business owner. In 2011, she covered the 2,185-mile Appalachian Trail (AT) in forty-six days, eleven hours, and twenty minutes, a remarkable average of forty-seven miles per day and the overall fastest known time to complete the “AT.” She is the first woman to set that mark.</p><p>And she has yet to slow down.

Brant Menswar

<p>Brant Menswar is a Cornell-certified leadership expert, bestselling author, and founder of Black Sheep Foundry—but what makes him different is simple: He's built an approach that works.</p><p>For over a decade, Brant has researched the force behind every high-performing team: belief. Not vague inspiration. Not surface-level engagement. Belief rooted in personal conviction — the kind that shapes how people lead, decide, and show up.</p><p>He's helped over 100,000 people discover what they stand for.

Phil Hansen

<p>Phil Hansen has designed a unique art experience beyond the keynote speech. Companies who are seeking an unforgettable interactive experience for their audience are absolutely stunned by its originality, value and effect.</p>

Melissa Stockwell

<p>Melissa Stockwell inspires us to embrace change and find motivation in adversity, as she shares her astonishing journey of leadership, perseverance, gratitude and competitive success.</p><p>At first glance Melissa Stockwell may appear to be the quintessential Mid-western All-American girl, but she is far more.

Brett Culp

<p>Brett Culp is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who helps leaders and teams rediscover clarity, courage, and connection in times of transformation. </p><p>His uplifting films — featured on Netflix, Apple TV, Hulu, and Amazon Prime — have inspired audiences around the world to embrace leadership as an act of authenticity, service, and hope.</p><p>With his signature blend of cinematic storytelling, emotional insight, and heartfelt humor, Brett creates keynote experiences that invite people to return to the power of their own stories.

Alex Sheen

<p>Alex Sheen inspires audiences to make a positive impact on the world, simply by keeping their promises and honoring their commitments.</p><p>Alex is the founder of because I said I would, a global social movement and nonprofit dedicated to bettering humanity through promises made and kept, created in memory of his father, whose word was his bond. To help others remember the importance of their goals and commitments, Alex and his organization send “promise cards” to anyone anywhere in the world at no cost.</p><p>Alex embodies the meaning of commitment.

Jon Dorenbos

<p>Retired NFL pro for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jon Dorenbos is also a world-class magician, a survivor of immense personal tragedy, an author, and a remarkably positive and powerful motivational speaker.</p><p>Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, as well as being the Ed Block Courage Award recipient and the Eagles Walter Payton Man of the Year.