Neale S. Godfrey is an acknowledged expert on family and children's finances. She began her career as one of the first female executives at The Chase Manhattan Bank. She then became the President of The First Women's Bank and founder of The First Children's Bank. That started the conversation about children and money in the United States. Neale's first adult... read full bio
Since the turn of the century, Steve Gilliland has become one of the most sought-after speakers in America. His background includes Major League Baseball, broadcasting, and eleven years of corporate management on three different levels. Steve has experienced what others merely talk about. He is the President and CEO of Performance Plus Professional Development, Inc., a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company recognized... read full bio
Addressing the problem of underage drinking, Koren Zailckas brings to light scientific evidence on how alcohol affects the still-developing teenage brain. She informs audiences of how the younger the age one starts drinking alcohol, the more likely that person is to become addicted. Most compelling, however, is her personal story, the description of her downward spiral, and the experiences that... read full bio
Joel Makower has been a well-known voice in business, environment, and the bottom line for over 20 years. He is the executive editor to the website GreenBiz.com and its partner sites, CLimateBiz.com, Greenerbuildings.com, and GreenerComputing.com. Makower is a senior strategist at GreenOrder, which is a sustainable consultancy company and a co—founder of Clean Edge, a research and publishing firm for... read full bio
For over sixteen years, Peg Neuhauser has worked as a management and organizational consultant, specializing in the areas of communication, conflict management, and organizational culture. As an internal consultant for the Hospital Corporation of America, she developed services and programs for corporate hospital clients. In addition to working as a designer, trainer, and consultant, she also managed financial systems conversions,... read full bio
One of the worlds leading executive recruiters in sports, entertainment and business, Bob Beaudine offers practical and proven advice. He effectively uses two decades of experience to turn conventional wisdom about networking on its head, showing how to creatively use connections, and the connections of their connections to get ahead. In The Power of WHO, Beaudine suggests that we invest... read full bio
Maxine Clark has been Chief Executive Bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. since the companys inception in 1997 and has served as chairman of the board of directors since conversion to a corporation in April 2000. Widely recognized as one of the nations leading and most creative entrepreneurs, her book, The Bear Necessities of Business: Building a Company with Heart, reveals... read full bio
A professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Business, Dr. Samuel Culbert is widely recognized as an expert on human interactions in the workplace - especially the relationship between bosses and their subordinates. In his groundbreaking and widely cited article in The Wall Street Journal, Culbert spoke out loud what most of us have known in our guts for years:... read full bio
William Dankos bestselling book exploded the myths surrounding millionaires. He demonstrates the common traits that make millionaires rich are skills anyone can easily learn. The popular perception of millionairesspendthrifts indulging in extravagant lifestylesremained prevalent for a long time, until The Millionaire Next Door was published. Based on years of research, Danko demonstrated that millionaires dont behave this way at all;... read full bio
In God is My Coach: A Business Leader’s Guide to Finding Clarity in an Uncertain World business expert Larry Julian teaches overwrought professionals how to become overcoming pioneers. It is a must-read for executives in search of success and peace of mind. Julian deftly reveals “The Eight Gifts in the Gray” — Purpose, Potential, Perspective, Platform, Power, Pace, Place, Prosperity... read full bio
Ryan Mathews, founder and CEO of Black Monk Consulting, is a globally recognized futurist, best selling author, speaker, consultant and storyteller. He is an expert in all aspects of how businesses come to market, particularly the point where goods and/or services meet the customer. Mathews has done extensive work in terms of rethinking logistics and supply chains; removing internal barriers... read full bio
Steve Russell is an American hero. His proven leadership and problem- resolution techniques engage audiences through storytelling while providing insights that impact their daily lives. LTC Steve Russell (Ret) commanded the unit that was central in the hunt and capture of Saddam Hussein. Through leadership and joint efforts across multiple teams, a large organization worked effectively to capture one of... read full bio
Sylvia Bianco is a restaurateur and chef. She opened her restaurant Biscotti and shortly after opening it she began started offering cooking classes. She has taken sauté to the next level. She has also written a book named Simply Saute. It comes across quite naturally and it's easy for anyone to see how, when teaching, she's completely in her element.... read full bio
This scientist/explorer/author is a man of intellect and action. He holds a Ph.D from Harvard and has been a logger, surveyor, park ranger, photographer and lecturer. Dr. Davis co-wrote and hosted Earthguide on the Discovery Channel. His book, The Serpent and The Rainbow investigated Haitian Voodoo culture. He has participated in extensive explorations into the rain forests of Central America... read full bio
The Central Park jogger case concerned the violent assault, rape, and sodomy of Trisha Meili, a female jogger, and attacks on others in New York City's Central Park, on April 19, 1989. The attack on the female jogger left her in a coma for 12 days. Meili was a 28-year-old investment banker at the time, weighing under 100 pounds. The... read full bio
Wambui Bahati is an entertainer, author, speaker and holistic mental health and 'empowerment over domestic violence' advocate. Wambui's regional and touring credits include starring roles in The Magic Show, Joseph Papp's rock version of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Little Ham, Nunsense, Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Gone With the Wind –the musical, The Wiz and Crowns. Wambui wrote, produced... read full bio
FUNNY, TOUCHING, EYE-OPENING AND TRANSFORMATIONAL ARE JUST A FEW OF THE WORDS USED TO DESCRIBE DR. CAMPOLO'S ONE-OF-A-KIND PRESENTATION, SUNDAY'S A-COMIN'. A PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY AT EASTERN COLLEGE, A MINISTER, AND A MUCH-REQUESTED SPEAKER, HE IS ALSO THE FOUNDER OF THE EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATION. Dr. Tony Campolo is a sociologist, a teacher, the founder of... read full bio
Judge Webster is the only person ever to head both the Central Intelligence Agency (1987-1991) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1978-1987). During that time, he has been at the heart of every national security issue this country has ever faced. Engaging, fiercely independent and judicious, Judge Webster is uniquely qualified to analyze what recent world developments hold for America's... read full bio
Dr. Roberta Bondar, after many years of training, became Canada's first female astronaut when she flew on the space shuttle Discovery in January 1992. She currently conducts research into blood flow in the brain during microgravity and various pathological states. Dr. Bondar is keenly interested in physical fitness and in educating students about environmental issues. She has received many honours,... read full bio
Roy Juarez Jr. dreamed of using his difficult yet inspirational life experience to inspire young people and bring families back together. To that end, he formed the human development organization IMPACTtruth, Inc. Juarez has inspired thousands of people both domestically and internationally by collaborating with national organizations including the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute, Ford Motor Company Fund, and U.S.... read full bio
