Wellness & Work-Life Balance (C)

With lessons from the front lines of emergency rooms in the pandemic and combat zones in Iraq, Dr. Bose has an inspiring and motivational message for leaders in times of crisis and anyone struggling to return to “normal.”

<p>The visionary who developed the concept of Emotional Agility, Susan David, PhD, is an award-winning clinical psychologist at Harvard Medical School and one of the world’s most influential management thinkers.</p><p>The “Emotional Agility TED Talk” went viral rapidly, posting over 1 million views in just its first week of release, over 9 million at TED.com and more than 60 million unique views on social media, making it one of the ten most popular TED talks that year.

<p>Susan Cain is the world’s most famous introvert and named by LinkedIn the 6th Top Influencer in the world just behind Richard Branson and Melinda Gates.</p><p>Cain is the author of <i>Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids</i> and <i>Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking</i>, which has been on the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller list for seven years and counting, and has been translated into 40 languages.

Neil Pasricha thinks, writes, and speaks about intentional living.

<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>Inky Johnson, the former collegiate football player permanently injured on the field, shares his dramatic story of overcoming hardship and life-threatening injury. His motivational words inspire others to embrace adversity, face their own daily challenges, and live life with a greater purpose.</p><p>Inky is a former University of Tennessee defensive back who refused to allow misfortune on the football field to stop him from pursuing a life of purpose.

Connie Podesta is a game-changing, revenue-building, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, and style have made her one of the most in-demand speakers in the world today. 25 years. Two million people. 1000 organizations. Hall of Fame speaker. Award-winning author.  Seven books. Former Radio/TV personality. Therapist for 30 years. Expert on the psychology of sales, leadership, change, life balance and getting your act together!  Plus (what we all probably could use in today’s crazy world) …a Comedienne.

<p>Born in Canada, Michael J. Fox is an award-winning television and film actor whose enduring career as a performer has made him an icon to countless fans around the globe. In 1991, at age 29, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, news he shared with the public in 1998. In 2000, to help advance scientific progress toward a cure for Parkinson's disease, he established The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.</p>

<p>Dan Thurmon is an author, researcher, and peak performance coach with expertise in work-life integration and change leadership.</p><p> Also a renowned speaker, Dan has delivered thousands of presentations across six continents for audiences including world leaders, Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, educators, and even troops on the front lines.</p><p>Dan is a leader in his profession, having served as President of the National Speakers Association.

<p>Mary LoVerde is author of "Stop Screaming at the Microwave! How to Connect Your Disconnected Life".