James Daniel May is a journalist and television host from England. Most notably, he co-hosted the driving show Top Gear from 2003 to 2015 with Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond. Additionally, he was a director for the long-gone production business W. Chump and Sons. Along with his former coworkers from Top Gear, Clarkson and Hammond, and former Top Gear executive... read full bio
James McLurkin is a daring innovator who has helped to push the frontiers of microrobotics. With his initiative, creativity and extraordinary inventiveness, McLurkin is a natural speaker and educator. In his lectures, he discusses the possibilities of robotic research and the future of his swarm robots, and for younger audiences illustrates the fun in inventing and engineering.... read full bio
A successful novelist and poet who was teaching writing and comparative literature at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, McManus was given a $4,000 advance from Harpers magazine to cover the 2000 World Series of Poker and the scandalous Las Vegas murder trial of Ted Binion, the tournaments prodigal host. But, in an attempt to experience the workings... read full bio
Jim Miller, M.Div., D.Min., is an inspirational speaker and award-winning photographer who provides visual inspiration while his words and music inform, invigorate and refresh the heart and soul. Healthcare professionals and caregivers come away from his programs feeling affirmed in their respective roles as a healing presence, facilitating loss & grief and managing life transitions. In his aging program,... read full bio
No one knows more about the difficulty of running an effective aid mission than Dr. James Orbinski. The former president of Mdecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is now using his expertise to help victims in Haiti. A true humanitarian, Orbinski accepted a Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of MSF in 1999 for his leadership during the Rwandan genocide. Recently,... read full bio
It is not surprising that James Patterson was featured on the cover of The New York Times Magazine and praised for revolutionizing the book publishing industry, as well as that Time magazine dubbed him "The Man Who Can't Miss." Recently, AARP named Patterson one of the 50 Most Influential People Who Make Our Days a Little Brighter, NBC's Rock Center with... read full bio
Influential Keynote Speaker James "JP" Poulter is also the creative CEO of Vixen Labs and an innovative strategist. He promotes developing a positive relationship with the very technology advancements that will determine our future thanks to his extensive awareness of the rapidly changing technical landscape. JP belongs to the millennial generation and has lived through both the constant-connectedness and digital revolution... read full bio
James R. Coltharp is founder and president of The KeePressing On Project LLC, an FCC expert and senior executive, advisor, and creative leader. Coltharp has previously earned both his BA and MA in economics from Miami University. He went on to begin working in federal government affairs as an executive and strategist for economics where he led policy strategy and... read full bio
James Redfield is an American author, lecturer, screenwriter and film producer who is best known for his New York Times Best-Selling novel ‘The Celestine Prophecy’. His novel has been one of the most successful self-published books of all time and the novel has also been made into a film. Redfield was born in Birmingham, Alabama and he majored in sociology... read full bio
As impact investor, CEO, and educator, James Rhee empowers people, brands and companies to fulfill their true potential by marrying capital with purpose. He creates value through values, transformation through self-reflection, and reinvention through Kindness and Math™. The story of the whys and the hows of the remarkable transformation of Ashley Stewart under his leadership has inspired millions of people,... read full bio
Dr. Rippe is regarded as one of the leading authorities on preventive cardiology, health and fitness and healthy weight loss in the United States. Under his leadership the Rippe Lifestyle Institute has conducted numerous research projects on cardiovascular risk factor reduction, fitness walking, weight loss, running, basketball, bodybuilding, cycling, rowing, cholesterol reduction and low fat diets. ... read full bio
James Rubin is an American former diplomat and journalist who has previously served as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs under President Bill Clinton. Rubin was born in Larchmont, New York, and he earned his BA in political science as well as a Master of International Affairs from Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. Rubin began his career... read full bio
James Skinner is an American business executive who has previously been vice chairman and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation, and who is the executive chairman of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Skinner was born in Moline, Illinois, and served nearly 10 years in the United States Navy before beginning his business career as a restaurant manager trainee at McDonald’s. He went on to... read full bio
James B. Steinberg is a Senior Counselor at ASG. He provides companies with advice on navigating global markets and creating successful growth strategies by drawing on his diplomatic expertise at the highest levels of government. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. Steinberg served as Secretary of State, acting as Secretary Hillary Clinton's top deputy. At the moment, he serves as dean... read full bio
Not only was James Sun the first Asian to land a spot on The Apprentice in the history of the show, but he was also a finalist (came in second place). Sun is a very successful young CEO who has exited three tech industry companies totaling over $250 million. A speaker on the topic of leadership, James speech is called... read full bio
James Taylor is a creativity expert who has previously began his career managing rock stars before moving on to be a keynote speaker and leader of business creativity and innovation. Taylor has been the founder of C.SCHOOLTM and he has been an advisor for CEOs, entrepreneurs, educators, governments, and leaders all over the world. Through his work as an advisor,... read full bio
Jim has worked in the private sector for more than 46 years as a brand and marketing expert and as the founder and president of HealthyBrandBuilders. For customers in the food and beverage industry, he oversees the construction and design of national infrastructures. For local and international players, Tonkin has successfully developed and put into action business and financial plans... read full bio
James Trenton, also known as Poorman, is a radio show host. Throughout Los Angeles, Poorman has hosted number one radio shows on a variety of stations, hosted television shows, reported events (recorded and live), and has also appeared in films. Poorman began his career as an author topping the Los Angeles Times’ Critics List. Upon meeting Rick Carroll, the program... read full bio
James Van Praagh is regarded as one of the most well-known and reliable spiritual mediums operating today, and he is celebrated globally as a pioneer of the mediumship movement. As a "survival evidence medium," he conveys convincing evidence of life beyond death through incredibly precise messages from the afterlife. An esteemed list of spiritual instructors, activists, writers, and philosophers, the Watkins... read full bio
James Veitch is a UK comedian, musician and writer, responsible for the fastest ever TED Talk to reach more than ten million views in the history of TED. He is celebrated for the unashamedly nerdy and hilarious digital content within his presentations. A former Apple Store Genius, Veitch delivers high-tech comedy: picking apart, parodying (and pranking) the ever-evolving and complex... read full bio
