Lessons of teamwork, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity—these have always been among the themes that audiences respond to most—and they are the themes that motivate and inspire now, more than ever.
Isaac Lidsky
<p>Isaac Lidsky shares his vision for obtaining success and happiness in life and business – by changing how we perceive and respond to fear, mental roadblocks and new challenges.</p>
Damon West
Sentenced to 65 years in a Texas maximum security prison, Damon West once had it all.
Dr. Sampson Davis
<p>Growing up in inner-city Newark, New Jersey, Sampson Davis and two friends made a pact to “beat the street” and become doctors—and they did it.</p><p>Today, Dr. Sampson Davis is a board-certified ER physician who has appeared on numerous talk and radio shows including <i>Oprah</i>, <i>CNN</i>, <i>The Today Show</i>, <i>Dr. Oz</i>, <i>Anderson Cooper 360</i>, <i>The View</i>, <i>Tavis Smiley</i> and <i>NPR</i>.
Don Yaeger
<p>Don Yaeger is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, longtime Associate Editor of <i>Sports Illustrated</i>, author of over 30 books, eleven of which have become <i>New York Times</i> Best-sellers, and host of <i>Corporate Competitor Podcast</i>. He began his career at the <i>San Antonio Light</i> in Texas, and also worked at the <i>Dallas Morning News</i> and the <i>Florida Times-Union</i> in Jacksonville before going to work for <i>Sports Illustrated</i>.
Shaquem Griffin
<p>Shaquem Griffin made history as the NFL’s first-ever one-handed player. Now he inspires others to overcome adversity and persevere.</p><p>Shaquem Griffin was born just minutes after his twin, Shaquill.
Kuda Biza
<p>Kuda Biza is a serial entrepreneur who builds profitable companies to solve the world’s biggest problems: education and hunger. </p><p>He started his first company when he was just nine years old in Zimbabwe. Kuda moved to the U.S. with only $40 in his pocket to study at Lynn University, he started his second company, a socially conscious apparel brand, before graduating as valedictorian of his class.
Erin King
Erin King is a researcher, bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and the world’s leading energy management expert.
Erin King started her first two ventures, Jump Digital Media and PMS.com, before the age of 30. Her third venture, Socialite Agency, was acquired in 2021 by Strikepoint (Named 2x to the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies in America” List).
As a two-time bestselling author, Erin has helped over one million ambitious achievers in over 10 countries, from Bali to Amsterdam discover their unique “energy instinct” for incredible results.
Ryan Leak
<p>What has fear ultimately cost you, your team, your organization?
Shailee Basnet
<p>With infectious humor and riveting anecdotes from her extraordinary journeys, Shailee Basnet shares inspiring lessons in courage, leadership, teamwork, and the importance of diversity for success.</p><p>In spite of their proximity to Mt. Everest, not many women in Nepal climb mountains. Shailee Basnet is an exception. After she completed her first summit of the world’s highest mountain, she led the Seven Summits Women Team.
Ginger Kerrick
<p>Ginger Kerrick shares her roadmap for building the teams that helped transform NASA’s culture, driving innovation and resilience.</p><p>During her 30-year tenure at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Ginger Kerrick led teams through waves of challenge and change during NASA’s most innovative decades since the Apollo missions, creating better cross-organizational collaboration and supporting NASA’s highly successful industry partnerships with SpaceX and others.