Inspiring speakers connect audiences with themes of teamwork, resilience, and determination. In times of adversity their powerful lessons inspire, motivate, and drive performance across corporate, nonprofit, and association events.
Lopez Lomong
<p>Lopez Lomong's remarkable journey from Sudanese Civil War to the Olympic Games underscores the capacity of the human spirit to overcome extraordinary adversity, giving hope and inspiration to pursue dreams that might seem unthinkable.</p><p>Lopez began his journey in Sudan, where he was kidnapped by rebel soldiers at just six years old. After boldly escaping capture, he spent 10 years as a refugee until he was adopted by a U.S. family at 16.
Allison Massari
<p>Hailed as “life-changing,” “riveting,” “bold,” and “heartfelt,” Allison Massari’s multi-sensory, immersive keynote experience profoundly changes how healthcare professionals see their work, their teams, and themselves. </p><p>Hall of Fame Healthcare Keynote Speaker, Allison Massari has captivated and transformed audiences in more than 75 countries for nearly two decades.
Ben Nemtin
<p>#1 <em>New York Times </em>bestselling author Ben Nemtin is one of the world’s most sought-after motivational speakers, recognized by Global Gurus as a Top 5 Motivational Speaker in the World. </p><p>He co-created The Buried Life movement after a struggle with depression inspired him and three friends to make the world’s greatest bucket list, borrow a rickety RV, and set out across North America to achieve seemingly impossible dreams while helping complete strangers achieve theirs.
J.B. Bernstein
<p>J.B. Bernstein shares insights on how to transform seemingly insurmountable obstacles into tangible opportunities and finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.</p><p>J.B. is one of the most respected marketing experts in the world of sports. He is the co-creator of “The Million Dollar Arm” reality show talent search, which produced the first two Indian men to ever sign pro sports contracts in the U.S.
Shannon Huffman Polson
<p>From the cockpit to the boardroom, Shannon Huffman Polson shares stories of grit and leadership to help others overcome fear, break through uncertainty, and reach their full potential.</p><p>Shannon is a woman of many firsts. Among those high points: She is one of the first women to fly Apache combat helicopters in the U.S.
Jamie Clarke
<p>Business IS an adventure—and mountain-climber and entrepreneur Jamie Clarke walks audiences through how to succeed in reaching their own unique Everest.</p><p>From world-renowned adventurer to CEO to sought-after performance coach, Jamie Clarke has built and led strong teams, navigated high-pressure landscapes, and overcome setbacks in order to achieve success.
Fred Haise
<p>NASA astronaut Fred Haise takes you through one of the most incredible events in space-program history, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork, training, and leadership. </p><p>A real American hero, Fred began his 20-year NASA career as an aeronautical research pilot and served as backup crew for early Apollo missions.