Rob-Jan de Jong
Rob-Jan de Jong is a behavioral strategist, author, speaker, business school associate, and boardroom consultant who combines strategy with psychology. As a world-class expert in strategic leadership, he consults, speaks, teaches, and writes on this and related topics, including strategic thinking, transformational leadership, visioning and early noticing, innovation, resilience, and positive leadership. He’s also the…
Read MoreLaura Hendrix
Bio Laura Hendrix is an efficiency and team building expert. She is the author of LEAN Mission: How to Achieve Optimal Efficiency with Automation and Continuous Process Improvement. After a successful career at FedEx where she performed global process improvements, Laura was recruited to First Horizon Bank in June of 2018 to stand up the…
Read MoreShawn DuBravac
Bio Acclaimed futurist and trendcaster, Dr. Shawn DuBravac is author of the New York Times Best Seller Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data Will Transform the Way We Work, Live, and Communicate, which explores how the world’s mass adoption of digital technologies portends the beginning of a new era for humanity in the…
Read MoreGuillermo Rivera
Over the past 27 Years, Guillermo has been involved in leading, training, developing and encouraging as an influential thought leader. Guillermo holds an associates degree in Criminal Justice with a focus on Youth and a Masters Degree in Theology with an emphasis in Specialized Ministries, Youth and Community Development. He also holds multiple certifications in…
Read MoreBen Wise & Darren Chiu
Ben Wise and Darren Chiu are the co-founders of Captivate, providing tactical tools to help you increase your powers of persuasion. They are sought-after speakers on the psychology of persuasion and have appeared at industry events, conferences and corporate training programs. Beyond Captivate, Ben Wise is a 15-year advertising industry veteran who has held successive sales…
Read MoreEric Fulwiler
Eric is the co-founder and CEO of Rival, a global marketing consultancy for challenger brands working with start-ups to help them scale and incumbents like JP Morgan, Reebok, and Unilever to help them innovate. Rival’s mission is to understand what drives the growth of successful challenger brands in categories that are being disrupted. Eric and the…
Read MoreWilliam Arnold
William E. Arnold, Jr., Ed. D., has 20+ years of experience in higher education and community engagement, particularly in the areas of DEI. In 2013, he was wrongfully convicted of crimes that he did not commit. His conviction was unanimously overturned by an Appellate Court in 2020 and he was the first person to receive…
Read MoreGretchen Gordon
Gretchen Gordon was an accidental salesperson who initially hated her role. Through grit and determination, she overcame her misgivings and was eventually promoted to manager where she promptly failed. In her talks, she shares her failures as well as the mindset and the skillset that helped her overcome those setbacks to propel her to an…
Read MoreBill McKenna
Bill McKenna is the President and CEO of McKenna Marketing Network. Bill has nearly 40 years of experience and a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry. Bill has worked with more than 500 credit unions and community banks nationwide on marketing and growth strategies. Before launching MMN, his resume included being the former President…
Read MoreDebbie Peterson
Bio Meet Debbie Peterson, a dynamic speaker and consultant who helps her audiences and clients harness the power of their thoughts to make a bigger impact in their careers, businesses, and lives. Through her speaking and consulting business, Debbie travels the country, empowering professionals with the tools and strategies to go all in on who…
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