Scott Waddle is an author, motivational speaker, and former Commanding Officer of USS Greeneville. Waddle is from Austin, Texas, and he has previously graduated from the Naval Academy of Annapolis. Waddle gained attention after becoming the Commanding Officer of USS Greeneville as it was a ship that had low morale and an unacceptably high turnover. Waddle saw the challenge as... read full bio
As the first blind active-duty officer in the military, Scotty Smiley carved his name into the annals of military history. Smiley, who was born on December 8th, 1979, has inspired countless people all across the world with his extraordinary story of bravery, resiliency, and tenacity. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2003 and being commissioned... read full bio
Following the loss of her right leg in a chemical fire as a newborn, Scout Bassett was left on the side of the road and spent seven years in a government-run orphanage in Nanjing, China. Before being adopted by an American couple from Michigan, she spent her days caring for the smaller children and sweeping the floors while wearing a... read full bio
Sean inspires people to have fun laughing together so they can have more success working together. His three books, The Unexpected Leader, Rapid Teamwork, and The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates are powerful parables for building and leading great teams! As a successful basketball coach and educator for over 20 years, Sean gained valuable insights into how to develop winning teams,... read full bio
Australian explorer, author, motivational speaker, and creator of the "100 Things" movement Sebastian Terry. Terry, who was born on June 2, 1980, has attracted attention from all around the world for his motivational quest to accomplish a list of 100 life goals that he created in the wake of the passing of a close friend. Terry's adventure started in 2009 when... read full bio
Imagine harnessing the power of an engaging opening video, an electric closing performance, and an insightful main stage keynote all in one dynamic presentation. For over 20 years, Grammy-nominated artist Sekou Andrews has been helping the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called “Poetic Voice.” It is no surprise that Forbes... read full bio
Shari's love affair with strawberries began as a little girl with a strawberry patch that her Father planted for her each summer. They quickly became her favorite fruit. Later while working as a mortgage broker in Los Angeles she began making potential clients handmade chocolate dipped strawberries. The incredible popularity of these memorable edible gifts soon outpaced the success of... read full bio
Founder of Good Think Inc., Shawn Achor is also the author of Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage. A celebrated researcher on happiness and human potential, Shawn spent over a decade at Harvard University where he won numerous distinguished teaching awards for his work, and where he was Head Teaching Fellow for his course in Positive Psychology. Shawn’s company, Good... read full bio
Shawn Stevenson is creator and host of The Model Health Show, which is the number 1 Fitness and Nutrition podcast on iTunes. Each week, Stevenson releases a “masterclass” episode, which digs into different health-related topics. Stevenson is also author of the best-selling book ‘Sleep Smarter’ and is founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Stevenson built his career after he found... read full bio
A pioneer in the field of online research, Shelley Zalis is well known for her creative thinking and inspirational leadership. She has transformed the industry while empowering women to defy expectations and bring about change as the CEO and founder of Ipsos OTX and The Ipsos Girls' Lounge. Zalis takes pride in being known as "Chief Troublemaker" and has always been... read full bio
Shiv Khera is a motivational speaker. He founded the company Qualified Learning Systems Incorporated USA, a lead training program for leadership, sales, and communication. Kheras mission is to inspire people to live to their fullest and truest potential. His personal message can be heard around the globe in places from the United States to Singapore. With thirty years of research... read full bio
Shorty Rossi is widely known as the star of Pit Boss, a former Animal Planet reality series. Just to name a few of his current titles, he is a motivational speaker, pit bill rescuer/ activist, cigar rights activist, cigar blender, and producer. Also an author, Shorty wrote a book titled Four Feet Tall and Rising. When he was sent to... read full bio
Simon Keith is not just a former professional soccer player - he's one of the longest-living organ transplant recipients in the world, having received a heart transplant in 1986 when he was just 21 years old. Remarkably, Simon went on to play competitive soccer and was drafted #1 overall into the USA's Major Indoor Soccer League just three years after... read full bio
Simon T. Bailey, a widely respected speaker, author, and consultant, is a pioneer in enabling people and organizations to realize their full potential. Bailey has had a huge impact via his work and continues to be an inspiration for change on a global scale because of his genuine commitment to assisting people in discovering their inner brilliance. The Imagination Institute, Inc.... read full bio
Sir John Armitt is an English civil works engineer and current chairman of the United Kingdom's National Infrastructure Commission. Sir John has a wealth of experience working with the government at the ministerial level as well as in the building, engineering and transportation industries. Having served as Chair of the Government Commission on the Thames Estuary, the Olympic Delivery Authority and the... read full bio
American journalist and popular book Brad Stone has had a tremendous impact on business and technology reporting. He was born in or around 1971, and he has made a name for himself as an expert on the emergence of significant businesses and businesspeople, with a special emphasis on Amazon and its founder, Jeff Bezos. Stone, who was raised in a Cleveland,... read full bio
Spencer West lost both legs from the pelvis down at the age of five. West did not let this challenge defeat him. He tackles challenges on a regular basis, and his motivation has led him to discover a world of business, education, and more through his accomplishments and lessons. For example, West summited Mount Kilimanjaro using only his hands and... read full bio
Take Your Meetings to New Heights! Stacys climbed the worlds most famous mountain. Now shes helping organizations across the globe scale their own monumental challenges. Stacy understands mountains. Stacy Allison has been climbing mountains and leading expeditions for more than 20 years in remote regions around the world, including Tibet, Pakistan, and Russia. Stacy combines her business acumen and her... read full bio
Stan Humphries is a former NFL football quarterback. He played for the National Football League with the Washington Redskins and the San Diego Chargers. Stan played college football at Northeast Louisiana and was later inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. During the 1988 NFL Draft Stan, was selected by the Redskins in the sixth round and in... read full bio
Stan Phelps is an author, Forbes contributer, speaker, and IBM futurist. As a speaker, Phelps is a TEDx speaker and has spoken on every continent and for several Fortune 100 brands such as UPS, Target, ESPN, Citi, and more. During his speeches, Phelps tells his clients that their most important stakeholders are their customers and employees. He focuses on loyalty... read full bio
