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< Back To Speakers Susan Scott Best‐Selling Author | Leadership Development Architect | Founder of Fierce, Inc. Contact For Booking Susan Scott is a best‐selling author and leadership development architect who has enabled top executives worldwide to engage in vibrant dialogue with one another, with their employees, and with their customers for two decades. Susan and her company are committed to large‐scale and individual transformation through the principles outlined in Susan’s books and her company’s customized corporate training programs. For 13 years, Susan ran think tanks for CEOs and designed and delivered training to peers working with CEOs in 18 countries. In 2002, Fierce Conversations — Achieving Success at Work and in Life, One Conversation at a Time, was published in 4 countries and, shortly after that, was listed on The Wall Street Journal and UPI bestseller lists, and was one of USA TODAY’S top 40 business books of 2002. Her much anticipated second book — Fierce Leadership: A Bold Alternative to the Worst “Best” Practices of Business Today, was published September 15, 2009. The book was listed on The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times bestseller lists in its debut week. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Change Your Organization's Culture • Strengthen Your Leadership • 3 Steps To De Escalating Any Argument • 5 Conversations You Need To Have Before Getting Serious • 3 Tools For The Most Uncomfortable Conversations • Deconstructing The Most Common Arguments • Expressing Yourself Authentically

< Back To Speakers Steve Wozniak CO-FOUNDER, APPLE COMPUTER, INC. Contact For Booking A Silicon Valley icon, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist for more than forty years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II. He also influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. Wozniak is the author of iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon (Norton Publishing), his New York Times best-selling autobiography. His television appearances include: ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, The Big Bang Theory, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Celebrity Watch Party. Wozniak continues to pursue his entrepreneurial and philanthropic interests to this day. In October 2017, Steve co-founded Woz U — a postsecondary education and training platform focused on software engineering and technology development. During it all Wozniak has delivered thousands of talks and fireside chats, thrilling audiences and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and engineers. KEYNOTE TOPICS • The founding of Apple and partnership with Steve Jobs • Innovation and creativity • Entrepreneurship or thinking like an entrepreneur within a larger organization • Robotics and automation • iWoz, his autobiography / personal story • Education • His personal thoughts and visions on the future of technology • The Internet of Things • Wearables • Artificial Intelligence • Bitcoin • Blockchain • Electric Vehicles • Cryptocurrency • Self Driving Cars

< Back To Speakers Quinn Conyers Keynote Speaker | Event Emcee | Visibility & Verbal Branding Expert Contact For Booking Quinn Conyers is a high-energy keynote speaker and event emcee who transforms average events into epic experiences. She takes pride in commanding crowds from start to finish so attendees rave, return and refer others to attend future events. Quinn has hosted events for brands and organizations such as Nike, Walmart, UPS and PayPal just to name a few. Quinn is the author of 2 books and trains others speakers, emcees and business owners how to turn conversations into clients. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Turning Conversations into Clients • Speak Up at Work • Make Your Voice Visible for Career Advancement

< Back To Speakers Scott Tillema SWAT Crisis Negotiator | FBI-Trained Hostage Negotiator | Expert in High-Stakes Communication. Contact For Booking Scott Tillema is a nationally recognized FBI-trained hostage negotiator, SWAT crisis negotiator, and senior law enforcement leader with over 20 years of experience in high-stakes communication. He completed negotiation training through Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation and holds degrees in behavioral science and forensic psychology. His insights have reached global audiences through his TEDx talk on negotiation- viewed over 1 million times - and features in Newsweek and at Harvard events. Known for his calm authority and real-world insight, Scott helps organizations improve communication when it matters most, drawing from experience forged in crisis and sharpened in the nation’s top negotiation programs. KEYNOTE TOPICS •Communication and Connection: Insights from a Hostage Negotiator •The Four Pillars of Negotiation: A Framework for Influence •Leading Under Pressure: Decision-Making When It Matters Most •Building Trust Fast: Lessons from Hostage Negotiation

< Back To Speakers Chitra Nawbatt Investor | Business Development & Ecosystem Builder | Entrepreneur | Growth, CEO & Board Advisor | Media & Content Creator Contact For Booking Chitra Nawbatt is the author of The CodeBreaker Mindset™, a powerful framework for navigating the rules, pivots, and serendipity behind achieving bold goals. A trailblazer across six competitive global industries, Chitra’s journey—from humble beginnings in South America to C-suite leadership—embodies resilience, innovation, and reinvention. As one of the youngest recruits at EY, an early fintech innovator at Deutsche Bank, and later a prime-time TV news anchor for Reuters, Chitra broke barriers in traditionally exclusive spaces. She later advised Fortune 1000 executives on digital transformation as a Market Maker at a global consulting firm, and built a unique value creation function at a multibillion-dollar venture capital firm supporting 75+ companies across tech, healthcare, fintech, and media. Chitra is known for her cross-industry credibility, sharp insights, and dedication to systemic change. With a powerful presence across media and social platforms, she challenges organizations to address bias, unlock growth, and lead with equity. KEYNOTE TOPICS • The CodeBreaker Mindset • Headwinds Against Women of Color: Overcoming Systemic Barriers • The Challenge of Honest Feedback – How environmental, structural, and systemic racism undermine confidence and growth. • Micro & Macro Aggressions: The Push to Leave – Understanding the impact of pervasive discrimination on retention and belonging. • Cultural Blind Spots in Organizations – Why companies must implement checks and balances in culture, risk management, and governance. • The Hidden Cost of Inequity – How failing to address systemic barriers leads to significant organizational losses. •The Value Destruction of Workplace Headwinds

< Back To Speakers Dr. Thomas Gordon Speaker | Strategist | Diversity Consultant | Transformational Leader Contact For Booking In a world craving leaders who can navigate complexity with clarity and compassion, Dr. Tom Gordon stands out as a steady guide and catalyst for lasting change. With more than 35 years of experience, he has helped Fortune 500 executives, global institutions, and mission-driven organizations lead through turbulence, realign culture and strategy, and build leadership capacity that endures. As co-founder of TAGA Consulting, Dr. Gordon has built a cross-industry practice recognized for designing and delivering high-impact, customized leadership interventions. From executive coaching and team retreats to large-scale system change and cultural transformation, TAGA’s work spans aerospace, healthcare, defense, financial services, law, education, and government—always with a culturally attuned, collaborative approach that fosters alignment and results. Grounded in psychology and shaped by academic training at Harvard, Michigan, and Penn, Dr. Gordon’s expertise bridges classrooms, clinics, boardrooms, and beyond. He fluidly integrates strategic advisory with deep human insight—amplifying the practice of Circular Leadership, a systems-based model focused on organizational health, performance, and sustainable growth. Dr. Gordon doesn’t lead with credentials, though they are extensive. His impact stems from how he carries his work—with humility, humanity, and a deep commitment to the growth of others. Whether on stage, in the boardroom, or behind the scenes, he brings presence, perspective, and purpose to every engagement. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Executive & Strategic Counsel • Diversity & Inclusion Competencies • Leadership & Management Development • Learning Strategies & Training • Organizational Assessment & Metrics • Cultural & Systems Transformation • Human Resource Strategy & Alignment

< Back To Speakers Wagner Denuzzo Latino Fortune 100 Executive | Global Speaker & Thought Leader | Author: “Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace” Contact For Booking Wagner Denuzzo: A man who doesn’t just talk about the future of work—he’s shaping it. With a career spanning multiple transformations, Wagner’s expertise in leadership, talent strategy, and organizational growth has made him a sought-after speaker on the Future of Work. His book Leading to Succeed is a guide for navigating the new workplace, and his knack for simplifying complex challenges with wit and wisdom makes him a favorite among leaders seeking to build resilience and lead with confidence. From hosting high-impact summits to developing forward-thinking leadership strategies, Wagner is all about helping people and organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving world. And, as anyone who knows him will tell you, he’s always got a smile and a clever quip at the ready—because leading through change doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun along the way. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Listening Beyond Words: Embracing Business Tension to Unlock Innovation • Let Go and Lead: Discovering the Power of Positive Habits • Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace • The New Workplace: Transitioning to the Next-Generation Workforce • Redefining Value: The Rise of Team-Centric Leadership

< Back To Speakers Saana Azzam Motivational Speaker | Peak Performance Coach | MC & Moderator | Public Speaking Trainer Contact For Booking Looking for more inspiration for your business? Meet the Chief Inspirational Officer, Saana Azzam, who is a serial entrepreneur, an international award-winning economist, Forbes contributor, and CEO of The Middle East Leading speaker's bureau, MENA Speakers and a tech platform called Experts Market. Azzam also has distinguished herself as a keynote speaker, _ embracing her passion for impacting the lives of others as a professional speaker since 2010. She has been speaking for the likes of Spotify, The Kellogg's Company, UAE University, and many more across the world. If you are ready to leave with tactics and strategies to grow then you are connecting with the perfect speaker for your event. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Leadership Communication • The Art of Networking • Giving and Receiving Feedback • Public Speak\ing Masterclass

< Back To Speakers Vivienne Wei COO, Salesforce Unified Agentforce Platform, Apps & Industries Technology | Architect of the Agentic Enterprise | Scaling AI Transformation at $40B+ Global Scale | Angel Investor | Author of Labor Force Contact For Booking Vivienne Wei is a transformational executive at the intersection of AI innovation, strategic scale, and inclusive economic impact. As COO of Salesforce’s Unified Agentforce Platform, Apps, & Industry Technology, a 40B+ global AI-native SaaS operation, Vivienne leads enterprise-wide strategic initiatives that accelerate growth and profitability through intelligent automation. Her hallmark is turning complex technological integration into tangible revenue outcomes, evidenced by expanding Salesforce’s Data Cloud activations to over 1 trillion per quarter and unlocking $800M+ in new market pipelines across Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Vivienne's distinct blend of Wall Street rigor from Morgan Stanley and Silicon Valley innovation at Salesforce positions her uniquely to scale businesses with both operational discipline and market-shaping insight. Throughout her career, she has strategically managed over $8B in cross-border M&A transactions and led teams spanning four continents from 500 to 5,800 employees, consistently achieving industry-leading retention rates. Known for redefining business models, Vivienne architected Salesforce's shift to a consumption-based pricing framework, directly improving gross margins by 300 basis points. Her strategic governance and cybersecurity oversight—certified by NACD—further solidify investor confidence and operational resilience. Vivienne is the author of Labor Force, which tackles systemic challenges facing working parents. Her passion for driving systemic change extends to founding initiatives aimed at amplifying women entrepreneurs, particularly at the nexus of AI innovation, capital markets, and transformative leadership. KEYNOTE TOPICS •The Agentic Advantage: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Leadership and Work •Engineering the Agentic Enterprise: How AI Becomes Culture •Your Org Isn’t Broken. It’s Just Not Agentic Yet

< Back To Speakers Jenna Banks Keynote Speaker | Best-Selling Author | Moderator | Facilitator & Video Series Host Contact For Booking Jenna champions women to embrace their self-worth and unlock their full potential. She is the author of the best-selling book "I Love Me More: How to Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love" and host of "The Jenna Banks Show," a video series that covers topics ranging from career, health, wellness, mindset, leadership and personal growth and development. After surviving a traumatic childhood and nearly fatal suicide attempt to become a successful business leader, Jenna is living proof that self-love can transform our lives. Her unique story paired with actionable takeaways make her one of the most relatable, inspiring speakers in women’s empowerment and women’s leadership today. Jenna's mission is to help women embrace their power and potential through practices of self-love and self-care. Her message is especially relished in male-dominated industries where fewer women are in leadership positions, and where stress and eventual burnout cause many women to drop out altogether. Her programs, writing, and speeches cover resilient mindsets, silencing inner critics, setting empowering boundaries, and prioritizing wellbeing and daily self-care. Jenna’s story of a survivor to a confident, successful business leader and entrepreneur resonates deeply with audiences. She delivers practical takeaways with an inspiring message to help women obtain fulfillment in their lives and careers. Her message of empowerment resonates deeply during these complex times. Jenna’s work has been featured in Forbes, ABC, NBC, and other major outlets. She’s spoken at, and led events for audiences of 30 - 1,300. She is the host of The Jenna Banks Show video series. Whether through her writing, speaking, or multimedia platforms, Jenna is committed to helping women embrace their power and live life to the fullest. KEYNOTE TOPICS • Unleashing The Power of Self-Love • Elevating Women in Leadership • From Shadows to Spotlights: Elevating Women in STEM • Proactivity Vs. Reactivity: The Path To Unlocking Career Success • Building Unshakable Confidence

< Back To Speakers Joel M. Brown II CEO | Executive Coach | Board Chair | TEDx Speaker Contact For Booking Joel M. Brown II, CEO, MSM-HCA, RRT, FAARC, is a highly sought-after executive coach, speaker, and advisor to organizations and leaders. He has extensive experience as an executive at several large healthcare organizations and as chair of the board for several multimillion-dollar non-profits. Internationally recognized for his TEDx Wilmington talk "What's Next For You," as well as his keynote addresses, leadership and clinical lectures, publications, and podcasts. He is a board member and Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), Chair of the Board for Leadership Delaware, Inc.(LDI), and a certified coach and International Coaching Federation (ICF) member. KEYNOTE TOPICS • What’s Next for You? Next step to reach your goal • Leadership Moments:Lecture series on providing small nuggets of wisdom. • Your Minute, Their Movement: Slow down and take a movement to see and learn • Courageous Conversation: Effectively delivering tough and important messages.

< Back To Speakers Eugene Gold Entrepreneur | Speaker | Author Contact For Booking Growing up in poverty and immigrating to the U.S. at a young age, I always believed in the American Dream. Go to school, study, get good grades and you will have a shot. I studied just like many and graduated from High School in only 3 years. I got my Bachelor’s degree in Management in under 2 years and my MBA in 6 months. After all these accomplishments, my job/promotion was given to boss’s nephew. The American Dream is broken. Degrees do not guarantee success in life. Homes are no longer assets and your professional and financial future is no longer in your hands. I left my W-2 lifestyle and decided to take my personal, financial and professional future into my own hands. I always used rejection to grow and applied this philosophy in entrepreneurship. As a result, I was able to grow my company by 4400% in 3 years; ranking us #64 of the fastest growing companies on the prestigious INC5000 List. We hit the list again the following year and grew by another 200%. Furthermore, the hard work and dedication of my team has led us to become three-time recipients of the Entrepreneur 360 Award. This achievement was recognized during the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend for business success and excellence.