Top Kickoff Speakers

<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.

<p>Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) defies stereotypes. Yes, she was a jet fighter pilot, but if you think you know her based on that, you’d be wrong.</p><p>An accomplished military leader, combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, a White House Fellow, and inductee into both the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, Malachowski says that her distinguished 20-year-plus Air Force career has exceeded her wildest dreams.

<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.

<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>

<p>Drawing from his decades-long career touring with P!NK, Billy Idol, Cher, Stevie Nicks, and many others, Mark Schulman applies his “Rock Star Mentality” to the business world, sharing how companies can boost engagement, teamwork, and innovation for peak performance. </p><p>When someone is a top performer in their field, people call them a rockstar. But what can business audiences learn about managing performance, energy, and mental fitness from REAL rockstars?

<p>Two-time World Champion Triathlete and four-time Hall of Famer Siri Lindley has coached Olympic medalists and World Champion athletes, and now she applies her winning strategies to business audiences, inspiring employees and teams to reach their highest performance potential.</p><p>Siri motivates audiences with her own life experiences as she demonstrates:</p><p><strong>The value of leadership and inspiration. </strong>As an elite coach, Siri has mentored countless athletes, individuals, and business leaders.

<p>Through a combination of expert coaching, consulting, and training, Eric Boles helps organizations achieve goals quickly, function within their purpose and values, and see transformative results.</p><p>A former NFL wide receiver, Eric is the founder and president of The Game Changers, a training and development company that provides a non-traditional approach to performance management and enables organizations to spark positive change, unleash their potential, and exceed their goals and expectations.</p><p>Eric presents inspiring insights and strategies to a

<p>Why book Sarah Thomas?</p><p>Sarah Thomas knows what it takes to break barriers, challenge expectations, and succeed when the pressure is on. As an active NFL official entering the 2026 season, she brings audiences inside her groundbreaking career with a rare, current perspective on performing at the highest level when every decision counts.</p><p>An engaging storyteller with a natural sense of humor, Sarah brings her experiences to life with candid behind-the-scenes stories from football’s biggest stages.

Brett Culp is an award-winning documentary filmmaker who helps leaders and teams rediscover clarity, courage, and connection in times of transformation. 

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>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.