Business Speakers

From the world famous The Second City Theater that gave us such famous comedic actors as Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, and Stephen Colbert, The Second City Works provides a proven and innovative...

An inspiring voice for creativity and values, the Cofounder and former CEO of Kickstarter has been called “one of the least obnoxious tech evangelists ever.” Yancey Strickler brings to life the power of creativity, how to succeed with...

As a history-making mountain climber, corporate executive and author, Susan Ershler inspires audiences to challenge their perceived limitations and reach new heights of business and personal success.

Eric Rosenbach is a highly-regarded senior executive and thought leader with two decades of experience running complex technology-centric organizations in both the private sector and government. As the former “Pentagon Cyber Czar,” his experience and expertise in the area...

In keynotes and workshops, Doug Lipp instills a new sense of purpose with audiences on the art of customer loyalty and leadership.

As the fast gets faster and industries experience exponential change, Terry Young shares a new approach with audiences to understanding what’s now, next and in the future to gain the competitive advantage.

To thrive in today's multi-generational workforce, Tamara Erickson shows that leaders must understand how to create an environment of collaboration to innovate effectively.

With her trademark wit and energy, inspirational teacher Agapi Stassinopoulos shares her principles for empowerment and success for both businesses and individuals.

With two New York Times best sellers and through 20 years at the Harvard Negotiation Project and Triad Consulting Group, Sheila Heen shows us how to engage the conversations that are critical to learning, collaboration, innovation and sound...

Times change—timeless wisdom endures. Charismatic Tom Morris delivers an inspiring message based on what the great philosophers had to say about the timeless challenges organizations face today, from building a winning culture to the tools needed to unleash...

A Harvard professor, teacher, TEDMED speaker, economist,  and entrepreneur, Amitabh Chandra bridges the worlds of innovation, regulation, disparities, and health-policy with sweeping knowledge of state and Federal policy, bio-pharma innovation, and FDA regulation. Congress, investors, employers, private companies...

Dr. Jeff Chen is a thought leader on the technology, policy, science, and business of the health and wellness industry.  

Jean Chatzky's common-sense advice offers people control over their lives and their futures by showing them how to get control of their finances.

World-renowned global economist and banker, Axel Weber offers valuable insight and economic outlook on macroeconomics, growth, inflation, central banking, monetary and fiscal policy. Weber provides companies and organizations actionable takeaways focused on strategy and growth. 

Widely recognized for his leadership and technology design expertise, Scott Dadich shares with audiences the future of technology design and how utilizing "The Wrong Theory" can lead to groundbreaking results.

OIaf Groth is a global visionary strategist, thinktank CEO, advisor and author for disruption forces and futures. He provides deep, provocative yet actionable insights on the collisions of AI and other deep/geotech with geopolitics and geoeconomics to help you...

Acclaimed global futurist, compelling keynote speaker and best-selling author Jack Uldrich provides upbeat and practical insights on future trends, emerging technologies, innovation, change management and leadership.

Judith Spitz shares perspectives, lessons learned, and insights gained from her years as a female CIO leading a global, Fortune 10 technology organization as she challenges organizations to develop a culture of inclusive leadership and innovate in the...

Christie Hefner has led major global brands from the brink to the cutting edge through creative vision and transformative leadership, and provides key insights on the power and process of self-disruption in today’s business world.

Stan Phelps inspires brands to be remark-able, showing them how to stand out in ways that customers and employees can’t help but talk about.

For almost 40 years, people have trusted John Taft's perspective on the financial services industry.

Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University. She is a CNN medical analyst and contributing columnist for The Washington Post, where she writes a weekly column and anchors the new Post newsletter, "The Checkup with Dr. Wen"....

Transforming live and virtual events, TV-ready speaker, moderator and emcee Nina Easton engages audiences with humanity, insight, and a deep understanding of what makes great leaders.  

One of the world’s leading business minds, Joseph Grenny's study and application of the very best social-science research has helped thousands of organizations achieve new levels of performance by changing human behavior.