John Lanza
Bio John Lanza is a financial empowerment leader. As the Chief Mammal of Snigglezoo, creator of The Money Mammals and author of The Art of Allowance, John has spent over two decades helping families, businesses, and financial institutions transform their thinking about money. John’s message transcends traditional financial education. He delves into the psychology of…
Read MoreMike Higgins, Jr.
Bio Mike Higgins, Jr. is a partner in the firm of Mike Higgins & Associates (MHA). His consultants work with clients in the financial services industry. His primary areas of focus are performance management, performance-based compensation, board education, and strategic planning to maximize member value. Mike is also a Filene Applied Research Advisor. He has…
Read MoreRonaldo Hardy
Ronaldo Hardy is a dynamic and inspirational speaker, renowned for empowering individuals and organizations to embrace transformative change and unlock their full potential. With a rich background as a three-time CEO, pastor, and a visionary entrepreneur, Ronaldo brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to every audience. As the creator of the acclaimed…
Read MoreMatthew “Griff” Griffin
Bio A 2001 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Matthew earned a degree in Engineering Management. Commissioned into the Field Artillery, he served with the 75th Ranger Regiment on three tours to Afghanistan and one tour to Iraq as a Company Fire Support Officer. He planned and participated in over 100 Special…
Read MoreRyan Gottfredson
Bio Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of “Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership and The Elevated…
Read MorePatrick Galvin
Patrick Galvin is an accomplished professional speaker, coach, and author as well as a TEDx presenter and past president of the Oregon Chapter of the National Speakers Association. Patrick is the co-founder and chief galvanizer of The Galvanizing Group, a learning and development company in Portland, Oregon that helps high-performance companies and teams galvanize repeat and referred…
Read MoreBelinda Fu
Bio Belinda Fu, MD, (@TheImprovDoc) is a family physician, medical educator, and improvisational actor. She is Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Washington, Director of The Mayutica Institute, an education and training organization, and an ensemble member of Seattle Theatresports. Dr. Fu is an international leader in the field of medical…
Read MorePeter Feysa
Before moving to Seattle to become a professional speaker and performance coach, Peter worked as a DNA biologist at Central Washington University. It was in Seattle where he created Conquer Any Fear Coaching and Achievement Mastery Systems, in addition to directing over 20 short films as a local film-maker. Peter’s entertaining and engaging stories, mixed…
Read MoreDave Drummond
Dave Drummond is a film location scout and location manager based out of Seattle. He has worked with directors such as David Lynch, Richard Linklater, and Lynn Shelton and loves finding new ways to make the Northwest look great on screen. Dave has served as the location manager for several Seattle-based films and TV shows,…
Read MoreAmy Downs
Bio In 1995, Amy Downs was one of the last survivors to be pulled from the rubble following the Oklahoma City bombing which killed 168 people including 18 of her 33 co-workers at the Federal Employees Credit Union. Embracing her second chance at life, Amy launched a campaign of self- improvement and empowerment. She went…
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