Global enterprises are trained by Afterburner to perform faster and achieve their strategic goals with more frequency. More than 150 US Fortune 500 firms are included in Afterburner's comprehensive list of clients. A total of 1.7 million corporate executives have participated in an Afterburner program and they gave it an average rating of 9.2 out of 10. Through the development of... read full bio
Dr. Bjorn Lomborg researches the smartest ways to improve the environment and the world. He is an academic and the author of the best-selling The Skeptical Environmentalist and Cool It. He challenges mainstream concerns about the environment and points out that we need to focus attention on the smartest solutions first. Lomborg is the director of the Copenhagen Consensus Center... read full bio
For two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her "both a songwriter and a poet who sings as beautifully as she writes,” and said of her song The Matador, "it moved me so greatly, I cried from the soles... read full bio
Johnson, the greatest sprinter in the history of the 200 and 400 meter races, rose quickly and spectacularly through the ranks of track and field. He dominated the international arena, becoming a dual event world champion never previously seen, capturing an incredible 19 international gold medals without a single silver or bronze. Johnson set several records as an athlete, becoming the... read full bio
Emmy Award-winning creative genius Dave Noll has had a tremendous career spanning decades. His innovative achievements have permanently altered the television and media landscape. Dave's resume, which boasts an astounding 3500+ episodes and over 60+ television programs, is a monument to his unmatched brilliance and persistent commitment. Dave co-created the illustrious CHOPPED franchise, a breakthrough culinary series that has now gone... read full bio
When he, David Bowie and John Lennon collaborated on the famous song "Fame" in the middle of the 1970s, the famed Puerto Rican guitarist and Bowie emerged into the rock world. Alomar served as Bowie's music director for over 30 years during which time the singer would record and tour the globe. Because of his proficiency in playing R&B, Philly soul, hard... read full bio
He first gained popularity as a vocalist with hits like "Flava" and "Mysterious Girl," which peaked high on the UK charts. Millions of copies of his albums Natural and Peter Andre were sold, and more recent releases like Come Fly With Me and White Christmas have also been well-received by his fan base. Known for being married to model Katie... read full bio
When Theo was six years old, his family was able to immigrate from Cyprus to England since his father and grandmother were employed by British bases in Cyprus. Theo's reputation is based on his ability to turn around failing businesses; whether he talks at conferences or as a keynote speaker, he is honest about the process of doing so. Theo began working... read full bio
Karl was a member of the German Parliament (Bundestag) and the author of several essays and books. In addition, he was Secretary General of the CSU party, which shares government in Germany, and a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. He also functioned as spokesman on the Foreign Affairs Committee. Mr. zu Guttenberg held the positions of Minister... read full bio
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Anthony Peter McCoy held the title of Champion Jockey for a record 20 years in a row and rode a record 4,358 winners. In addition to his many lifetime accomplishments and BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, he is presently an ITV broadcaster, an ambassador for a number of international organizations and the President of the PJA and IJF. AP inspires... read full bio
Suriname is where this Dutch football phenomenon truly got his start. As the youngest player ever to play for Ajax Amsterdam, Clarence made his professional football debut as a brilliant right-sided midfielder, setting several records. Clarence rose through the ranks of Ajax's legendary Youth Academy and went on to play a pivotal part in the winning Eredivisie squad. His peers recognized his... read full bio
Since 2015, Jean Todt has served as the Special Envoy for Road Safety for the UN Secretary-General. He was born in France, in Pierrefort. He is married to Michelle Yeoh, an actress, producer and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador. At the Ecole des Cadres in Paris, he studied business, marketing and economics. He competed in the World Rally Championship and began his career as... read full bio
Real name José Coelho, Tom Enzy is a multi-platinum selling producer and DJ who is known for his catchy tech house tunes. The Portuguese artist's work has done very well in streaming data, which are a common metric of success in the contemporary music industry. With over 2 million monthly listeners, Enzy has amassed over 100 million listens on Spotify... read full bio
One of the most popular vocalists to come out of India is Asha Puthli, pronounced better as PUT-LEE, as in "put that away". Asha is a cosmopolitan pioneer of jazz, funk, soul and electronic dance music, perhaps best known for her moving vocals on the groundbreaking album "Science Fiction" by free jazz icon Ornette Coleman. She has made 10 solo albums... read full bio
Some have referred to Mim Suleiman as Mama Africa of the modern day. Refuses to be categorized. She is a boundary-pushing artist that incorporates dub, jazz, soul and funk with traditional Taarab vibes, drawing heavily from her East African background. She sings in a number of languages, including Fula, and is a talented composer and songwriter in both English and Swahili.... read full bio
The Grammy Award-winning NICHOLAS PAYTON is a multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter, producer, arranger, essayist and social activist who transcends genres and becomes a prominent voice in American popular music. In the process, he pays tribute to the legacy of Black American music and what he refers to as "postmodern New Orleans music." Born in New Orleans, Walter Payton is a well-known bassist, and... read full bio
Sonia Gandhi, who was raised in a poor home, has overcome great obstacles to earn her place in history as the president of the Congress Party, which has been in existence for 100 years in India being the third foreign-born woman to occupy the esteemed position, following Nelli Sengupta and Annie Beasant. She was also the fifth member of the... read full bio
Dr. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker is co-chair of the UNEP-founded International Panel on Sustainable Resource Use and co-chair of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development's (CCICED) Task Force on Economic Instruments for Energy Efficiency and the Environment. He served as the Dean of the University of California, Santa Barbara's Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and... read full bio
One of the greatest sports car champions of his generation and the heir apparent to his well-known father's legacy is Hans-Joachim Stuck. Stuck demonstrated his exceptional racing skills by placing second twice for Brabham in the Formula One. In the end, though, the German driver would find his biggest victories outside of Formula One racing, specifically at Le Mans, where... read full bio
