Leadership - Speakers Bureau

Lorne Epstein, SHRM-SCP, MSOD

Managing Director, Electric Cow

Lorne Epstein, SHRM-SCP, MSOD, social scientist, keynote, and Vistage speaker who consults with leaders on methods to improve the ROI of decision-making by reducing biases. Over 13,000 professionals have taken his workshops. He has been quoted in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Christian Science Monitor, and other publications. His 2021 Bias Impact report has been downloaded over 1000 times. Lorne has been leading experiential workshops since 1993 and has been an HR professional since 1996. As a leader in Talent Acquisition, he built recruiting teams in the U.S., India, and Brazil. His research focuses on improving decision-making and reducing the impacts of unconscious bias in the workplace. His book, You're Hired! Interview Skills to Get the Job has been downloaded over a half-million times worldwide. He is a Lifetime Charter Member of the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals.

Rich Tafel

CEO, Public Squared

Rich Tafel is a strategist whose passion is to build bridges between unlikely partners to create successful coalitions to solve the most significant challenges of our day. He works at the intersection of faith, business, and policy

John Livesay

The Pitch Whisperer, Livesay Consulting

John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a storytelling keynote speaker where he shows companies’ HR teams how to tell stories to recruit top talent. From John’s award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned that turn sales teams into revenue rockstars. His TEDx talk: "Be The Lifeguard of Your Own Life" has over 1,000,000 views. He is the author of 4 books with the recent one being “The Sale Is in the Tale.” He hosts a podcast The Successful Pitch which is heard in over 60 countries.

Dr. Kelvin McCree

Chief Learning Officer, Laser Focus Leadership Solutions, LLC

Dr. Kelvin McCree is a globally recognized thought leader, 6x author, international speaker on change management, mental agility and cultivating an agile workforce.

Jenny Locanthi, SHRM-SCP

Field Services Director, SHRM

Jenny Locanthi, SHRM-SCP is a Field Services Director at SHRM

Claire Stroh

Director, Technology Talent Management at Lighthouse Technology Services

Claire Stroh, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, has more than 10 years of successively diverse human resources management experience with privately-owned and publicly-traded global leaders. She is certified as a Professional in HR through SHRM and HRCI. Claire is an active member and blogger for SHRM, and is also a member of SHRM’s Emerging Professional Advisory Council (EPAC). She serves as the College Relations and Emerging Professionals Director on the Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association (BNHRA) Board of Directors and is a Board Member for the UB School of Management Alumni Association (UB SOMAA). Claire was also named a 2022 HR Impact Award Winner by Buffalo Business First and 2022 Community Catalyst Award Winner by HRUnite.

Mary A. Augustin, SHRM – SCP

Field Services Director, SHRM

Mary specializes in the topics of Employee Engagement, Harassment, Board Training and Development, as well as Empathy and Culture in the Workplace.

Rachel Sheerin, CPBA

Professional Behavior Analyst and Engagement Expert at Rachel Sheerin International

Rachel Sheerin, CPBA is an award-winning keynote speaker, emcee and employee engagement consultant on a mission to help people feel better, think better and do better - together!

Paul E. Wolfe

Human First Leadership Advocate, Paul Wolfe

Paul Wolfe is a Human First Leadership Advocate who champions the development of workplace cultures built on authentic connection, shared vulnerability, and purpose-led performance. Wolfe came to this mission from an over two decade resume as an HR executive, and his lived experience of seeking to show up– and view others, as humans before titles.

Jack Gottlieb

Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Total Solutions Group

Jack Gottlieb is a highly accomplished senior executive with 20 years of proven high-level success in building, transforming, and turning around organizations. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Total Solutions Group, a strategic consulting and results-based training firm that brings distinct capability in culture/strategic transformation, organizational alignment, global leadership development, change management, DEIB integration & activation, and the fusion between customer/employee experience.

Joze Piranian

Keynote Speaker, Yes Way Joze Inc.

Joze Piranian is a lifelong stutterer turned Forbes and TED featured Keynote Speaker and Stand-up Comedian in 3 continents and 4 languages. He has delivered keynotes about disability inclusion and conquering fears at the United Nations, Boeing, Google, Meta, TikTok, Starbucks, Pinterest, Tesla, IBM,Dell, BCG, Deloitte, as well as at major conferences and educational institutions worldwide.

Juliet Funt

CEO and Founder, The Juliet Funt Group

Featured in top media outlets such as Forbes, CNBC, Fast Company, and NPR, Juliet Funt is a globally renowned keynote speaker, tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500, founder and CEO of the efficiency training firm, Juliet Funt Group. Juliet is the author of A Minute to Think, nominated for the Next Big Idea Club curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Dan Pink. She is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unburdening their talent from busywork, and she has brought her powerful concepts to Spotify, National Geographic, Anthem, Vans, Abbott, Costco, Pepsi, Nike, Wells Fargo, Sephora, Sysco, and ESPN.

Curtis Woody, MBA, CCT, SHRM-SCP

Field Services Director, SHRM

An accomplished visionary with over 40 years of cross-industry experience in business leadership, management consulting, entrepreneurship, and academics, Curtis has founded and managed multiple profit and non-profit organizations - providing vision, strategic guidance, and management oversight. His diverse professional background includes Academics, Human Resource Management, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Workforce Development, Management Consulting, and Organizational Design. He most recently served as Founder/President & CEO of The Triant Group, Inc., a management-consulting firm providing a wide range of workplace solutions.

Tucker Bryant

Poet & Innovation Strategist

Tucker Bryant is a nationally renowned poet and keynote speaker. After nurturing his craft at Stanford University, Tucker worked as a Product Marketing Manager at Google where he discovered that the tools used by poets to innovate through language and introspection can be leveraged to drive creative thinking and innovative leadership in a professional context.

Joe Beachboard

President, Beachboard Consulting Group

Joseph (“Joe”) Beachboard is a nationally recognized employment lawyer who also closely tracks the most important developments at the U.S. Supreme Court impacting the business community. He has more than 30 years of experience representing management in a wide variety of employment and labor matters in perhaps the most challenging state in the nation for employers – California.

Mo Fathelbab

President at Forum Resources Network, LLC

Founder and president of Forum Resources Network, LLC, a leading provider of peer-to-peer learning and facilitation. Co-founder of Harvard Business School Alumni Forums. Author of two best-selling books, Forum: The Secret Advantage of Successful Leaders and The Friendship Advantage - 7 Keys to Building Relationships that Transform Culture and Drive Productivity.

Carol Schulte

Professional Speaker, Brave Expert, Founder of The Brave Initiative

Founder of The Brave Initiative, Carol has been empowering international audiences for almost a decade. She holds a BFA in Theatre, an MA in Communication, and two postgraduate certificates in coaching and mentoring. She has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, Associations, and individuals to help them get their brave on! She is committed to building braver workplace cultures - where every person can bring all of who they are to all of what they do. She is also a dedicated mental health advocate, and founder of Brave Beyond Diagnosis, a community dedicated to empowering women living with a mental health illness.

Dr. Corrie Block

Chief Executive Coach

Dr. Corrie Block is a leading International Strategist, Organizational Behaviorist, Leadership Expert, and Professor of Strategic Management. He has over 25 years experience in executive management, corporate advisory, employee engagement, private equity, family legacy, organizational development and strategy; creating organizations of the future. Dr. Corrie is a certified NLP L2 Business Practitioner and academic. He holds Masters in Business Administration & Global Leadership, a UK PhD a Swiss DBA, and certification in A.I. from MIT and Finance from Harvard. He speaks on stages all around the world and is an Executive Coach to some of the world's top organizational leaders.

Stacey Gordon

Workplace Culture Consultant, Rework Work

Stacey Gordon is a workplace culture consultant, keynote speaker, author, facilitator of learning and Executive advisor on Diversity Strategies. As the founder of Rework Work it is her goal to disrupt the way employers interact with employees. She expects leaders to lead and works to help employees belong. She has worked with people managers and executive leaders from companies such as American Express, ADP, Kia Motors, Hewlett Packard, GE, The Obama Foundation and many others to deliver education, coaching and consulting that supports organizational change and leadership development in furtherance of creating inclusive workplace cultures.

David Atkins

Keynote Motivational Speaker, Author, Million Dollar Direct Sales Earner & Retired NY State Police Captain

Through his success both in law enforcement and business David became a Keynote Motivational Speaker presenting to groups of a few hundred people to over 20,000 people in the NFL Super Dome in New Orleans. David published his first book The Leveled Up Life this Summer.

Bonnie Low-Kramen

CEO, Ultimate Assistant Training

TEDx speaker, author of Staff Matters, and workplace expert Bonnie Low-Kramen worked as the Personal Assistant to Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis for 25 years. Since 2010, Bonnie has been teaching and speaking in 13 countries about the ways to bridge gaps to build ultimate partnerships between leaders and executive assistants.

Leanne G. Caret

President, GCubed Group

Leanne Caret is a transformational CEO who recently led Boeing’s $34 billion global Defense, Space & Security business. Against all odds, she rose to the top of the male-dominated aerospace and defense industry, where she built a reputation as a down-to-earth, relatable leader who inspires teams with grit, gumption, grace, and gratitude. Leanne’s four G’s, which she calls GCubed, was her formula for successfully motivating 35,000 Boeing employees around the globe, and it is now her guide as she advises leaders on how to manage tech disruption and other global challenges.

Janice Litvin

Workplace Wellness Speaker and Author of Banish Burnout Toolkit, Janice Litvin Speaks

Janice Litvin is an award-winning workplace wellness speaker and author of Banish Burnout Toolkit. She focuses on helping leaders and teams banish burnout in their organizations. Her popular program teaches people how to change the way they react to stress from the inside out.

Jennifer McCollum

CEO of Linkage Inc., a SHRM company

Jennifer McCollum is CEO of Linkage, Inc., a premier leadership development firm whose mission is to “Change the Face of Leadership”. Her expertise includes how to close the gap to gender equity; why the most effective leaders are inclusive leaders; and how to demystify inclusion for leaders and organizations. Her new book, titled In Her Own Voice: A Woman’s Rise to CEO, will release in October 2023.

Kristen Howe

Chief Product Officer, Linkage Inc., a SHRM company

Kristen Howe is the Chief Product Officer at Linkage, where she oversees Product Management and Product Development. She has over 20 years of experience building and leading businesses in the leadership and development space, with a focus on leadership development, sales, coaching and facilitation.

Shannon Bayer

Principal Consultant/VP Revenue, Linkage Inc.

As a keynote speaker, Shannon brings stories from her personal leadership journey to the forefront, connecting her real-life experiences and work with leaders globally to key leadership concepts designed to help participants reflect on their own journey and take control of their path forward. After facilitating small-group Learning Teams and Maser Classes for 10 years at Linkage’s Women in Leadership InstituteTM, Shannon will take the main stage as a keynote speaker in 2021, where she will share her story of how she identified her Inner Critic, one of the hurdles women face to advancement, and her continuing journey to coaching her Inner Critic.

Eddie Turner, CSP®

Principal Consultant & Executive Coach at Linkage, Inc., a SHRM company

Eddie Turner is an in-demand leadership development expert. He is "Changing the Face of Leadership" as a Principal Consultant and Executive Coach at Linkage, Inc—an international leadership development firm.

Todd Mitchem

Leader, Future of Work Expert, Speaker, Author and EVP at AMP Learning and Development

Todd Mitchem has been called a "Future of Work" expert and visionary. He is a former tech CEO who discovered firsthand how our over-customizing of technology was and is damaging our relationships, which was the subject of his TED talk. He has also been recognized for building communication programs that stand the test of time, regardless of available technological tools. Todd is always looking into the future and helping clients navigate today's ever-changing transformative landscape of work.

Amy Blankson

Co-founder and CEO, Digital Wellness Institute, Professional Speaker & Author

Blankson helps leaders and teams find the sweet spot for flourishing in an always-on culture. With humor and candor, she offers practical guidance for balancing happiness and productivity in the digital era.

LaQuenta Jacobs

Vice President, Global Head of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity at Kimberly Clark

LaQuenta Jacobs, serves as the Vice President, Global Head of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity at Kimberly Clark, providing cultural leadership to cultivate K-C’s equity strategy while embedding this framework throughout the company culture and talent processes.

Carmen Canales

Senior Vice President, Chief People & Belonging Officer at Novant Health

Carmen Canales drives the people strategy for more than 37,000 Novant Health team members by fostering an inclusive culture, maximizing talent, and building a resilient workforce. Canales has diverse industry experience, including leadership roles in the healthcare, higher education, consumer goods, banking, and professional services industries. She is an engaging speaker and storyteller who connects with audiences on topics related to talent and culture and is often recognized for her remarkable contributions to the HR profession. Recently, she was named CHRO of the Year, Non-Profit by HRO Today.

Paaras Parker

Chief People Officer

Paaras is the Chief HR Officer for Paycor based in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is responsible for all areas of HR, including recruitment, talent strategy, compensation & benefits, internal communications, training & development, diversity, equity and inclusion, organization design and associate engagement.

Christopher “CJ” Gross

Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Author, Ascension Worldwide

Christopher “CJ” Gross is a TEDx Speaker and founder of Ascension Worldwide, a firm dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training and consulting based in the Washington, D.C. area. CJ has 20-years of experience as an international organizational development consultant specializing in leadership development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. CJ is a certified Social + Emotional Intelligence coach, trainer, Keirsey Temperament professional, and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Administrator, with additional expertise in organizational mediation.

Dr. David S. Cohen, Ed.D.

Executive Consultant, Author, Teacher & Keynote Speaker, DS Cohen & Associates

Dr. David S Cohen, Ed.D., has a vision: organizations that thrive by living their values in good times and especially VUCA times. Thirty-three years ago, David transitioned from education to corporate consulting. As a consultant, David earned a reputation as a contrarian consultant because he does not always follow what is popular. David works with leaders helping them understand what is and what is not required to build a thriving organization with a desirable employee experience. He helps leaders' step into life's challenges, inspiring them to create a sustained approach through a values- based focus, resulting in better business results. David has had the privilege of partnering with firms across five continents and all business sectors, both private and public.

Dr. DeLancey Johnson, SPHR, SHRM -SCP, sHRBP, SWP, LDSS

President and Founder, HR Champions, LLC

Dr. Johnson has over 20 years of HR expertise across international and domestic markets, public and private sectors, and non-profit and for-profit organizations, including multiple health systems in Texas and Florida. He is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, sHRBP) and an active member of the North Texas chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHENTX).

G. Riley Mills

Cofounder & COO, Pinnacle Performance Company

Mills was named in "Top Leadership Speakers" by Inc. Magazine and has taught effective communication to executives and CEOs on six continents. G. Riley Mills has presented his TEDx session "Are We Killing Communication?" at the Shanghai American School, Shanghai, China and consulted on the MSNBC program "All In America: Chicago" which won a 2018 Emmy for Outstanding News Discussion and Analysis. He recently worked as a writer and producer on a project for NBC with Emmy Award-winning producer Marion Brooks called The Lost Story of Emmett Till: Trial in the Delta which can be seen on Peacock. He is also co-author of The Bullseye Principle.

Kenston Henderson, Sr.

Chief Empowerment Officer, Live With Lyfe, LLC

Our Speaker today - Kenston Henderson Sr. aka "The Bias Disrupter" and " The Winning Conversations Enthusiast" is the founder and CEO of Live With Lyfe, LLC a training and development company. He is a TEDx Signature Speaker, a certified John Maxwell Leadership Speaker and Trainer, Culture Transformation Champion, and certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid USA. With over 17+ years of experience in Human Resources and 20+ years helping people cultivate the best version of themselves, Kenston has delivered hundreds of presentations in over 30 different states. Since the pandemic, his impact has extended virtually to international areas in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.

Ruben Gonzalez

4-Decade Olympian, Business Author, Award-Winning Leadership Speaker

The first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics each in a different decade, Ruben Gonzalez takes people’s excuses away and inspires them to produce more than ever before. At 47, Ruben was the oldest luge competitor, who competed in the Vancouver Olympics. At 55, he became the oldest person to compete internationally in the sport of luge. Since 2002, Ruben’s spoken for over 100 Fortune 500 companies about commitment to excellence, overcoming challenges and taking bold action to create long-lasting success. Ruben’s inspiring message will help your team soar to a new level of performance.

Cali Williams Yost

CEO & Founder, Flex+Strategy Group

Cali Williams Yost is one of the world’s most-trusted authorities on high performance flexibility. A visionary workplace futurist, strategist, author, and keynote speaker, Yost is the Founder and CEO of the Flex+Strategy Group, a solutions company helping organizations unlock performance and engagement by reimagining how, when, and where work is done. Called "one of the most sophisticated thinkers" on the transformation of work by The New York Times, her commentary frequently appears in the media, including in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USA TODAY, NPR, and the TODAY Show.

Katie Slick, SHRM-SCP

Field Services Director, SHRM

Katie is skilled Senior Director with more than 20 years of experience HR and has worked in food distribution/processing, staffing, logistics, healthcare, non-profit and startup companies.

David Nico, DBA, Ph.D.

Best-Selling Author, Strategist, and Leadership & Well-Being Expert

David Nico, DBA, Ph.D. is recognized as one of "America's Ultimate Experts," according to Woman's World Magazine. As a peak performance strategist, keynote speaker, and certified lifestyle medicine coach, his passion is to help leaders live whole so they can model vitality, inspire vision, and create a healthy legacy.

George Rivera III

SVP Enterprise & Commercial Partnerships, SHRM

Over the past 15+ years, George has lead with his passion for supporting people and business. Being the son of business owners, he learned early-on the impact great business can have on individuals, communities, and society. His time at Paychex afforded him the opportunity to rise up to new challenges, which resulted in people-first impact to thousands of businesses. In 2020, he turbocharged his passion for work by joining SHRM as the SVP of Enterprise and Commercial Partnerships, where he supports and amplifies the crucial work of SHRM partners and customers.

Walter Bond

CEO & Hall of Fame Speaker, Walter Bond Worldwide

When Walter steps onto the stage, you can’t miss him. It could be because he’s 6’5 and stands out in a crowd, but it could also be because on the stage is where he feels at home. As a nationally recognized public speaker, he commands the stage. He makes the entire audience, whether it’s a small board room or a large conference venue, feel seen. People walk out of Walter’s talks changed, motivated, and inspired. His principles are simple but powerful, his delivery is smooth, and he combines humor, tough love, and experience in a way that changes people.

Tina Beaty

Senior Vice President and Acting Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, SHRM

Tina Beaty changes the way people think, feel and believe. Using integrated communications strategy and omni-channel execution, based on research and audience insights, she and her team impact their target to change their behavior. She has launched products, shaped public opinion, introduced consumer awareness campaigns, and now works to shape the world of work. Why? Because most adults spend a majority of their waking hours at work and it should be an innovative, safe, fulfilling place to be.

Art Gloria, MBA, SHRM-CP

Divisional Director, West at SHRM

Art Gloria is a highly accomplished human resources, finance, and general business management professional, with a wealth of experience spanning the government, healthcare, and diverse private business industries. As the Divisional Director, West for SHRM, Art is responsible for member acquisition and retention, leadership development for volunteer leaders, chapters, and state councils, and creating a value-added proposition for SHRM for the western region of the United States and U.S. Territories. He is deeply committed to creating better workplaces for all, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Lisa I. Perez, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Founder & CEO, Human Resources Consultant

Lisa I. Perez conducts Keynotes, Plenary & Breakout Sessions, Workshops, Speeches & Trainings on a variety of topics. Lisa is on the mission of Transforming the Human in Human Resources®. She speaks to organizations and associations about the need for HR compliance coupled with soft-skills management training to ensure “no matter how tough the conversation, every employee walks out of your office with their dignity intact”. In doing so, organizations reduce liability, increase employee retention and improve business performance. She is also the author of The Complete Manager Makeover which offers a nuts and bolts approach to answer questions like "what exactly do I say and do in this situation?"

Nicole Kalil

Founder, Confidence Sherpa

Nicole’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining “Woman’s Work” fuels her as an in-demand keynote speaker, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the “This Is Woman’s Work” Podcast.

Paul Falcone

Principal, Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC

Paul Falcone is the principal of Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC. His practice is dedicated to keynote presentations, corporate leadership training, executive coaching, and moderating corporate offsite events.

Dr. Robert Lemon

Professional Speaker & Author, Believe Your Dreams Inc.

Named a Man of Prominence, Power and Prestige by a Miami newspaper, Robert is a speaker who teaches others to take responsibility for their lives. As a leading corporate, government and HR Speaker, he combines the ageless tool of story telling with a profound understanding of today’s culture and highest ideals. Utilizing a keen sense of humor and heartwarming charm, he effortlessly elevates and energizes his audiences to pursue their dreams. Dr. Lemon has been the Keynote Speaker and Trainer for numerous SHRM Events. Including KYSHRM, HR Florida , SHRMJAX, Big Bend SHRM , Sarasota SHRA, Fayetteville NC SHRM , GMA SHRM and the National SHRM Student Conference.

John Jacobs

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Optimist, Life is Good®

John tells the story of how the $100 million lifestyle brand Life is Good came to be—mistakes, missteps, and all, including an unlikely and humble beginning. John’s story will leave audiences with the tools they need to develop an optimistic mindset that leads to success, along with tips on building a vibrant community and brand that will stand the test of time. Get ready to laugh, and maybe cry (have tissues on standby), but most of all, be ready to uncover a deeper purpose in both business and in life. Your audience will leave united, connected, and ready to spread the power of optimism.

Bert Jacobs

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Optimist, Life is Good®

Bert tells the story of how the $100 million lifestyle brand Life is Good came to be—mistakes, missteps, and all, including an unlikely and humble beginning. Bert’s story will leave audiences with the tools they need to develop an optimistic mindset that leads to success, along with tips on building a vibrant community and brand that will stand the test of time. Get ready to laugh, and maybe cry (have tissues on standby), but most of all, be ready to uncover a deeper purpose in both business and in life. Your audience will leave united, connected, and ready to spread the power of optimism.

Steve Gross

Founder & Chief Playmaker, The Life is Good ® Kids Foundation

Steve Gross, Founder of the Life is Good® Kids Foundation, has dedicated his career to leading healing efforts in communities impacted by trauma. His unique approach, called the Playmaker Practice, emphasizes joy, social connection, optimism, engagement and control - all elements that serve as the foundation for every healthy community. The lessons he learned in the field now helps organizations across the globe grow through challenging and uncertain times, emerging stronger, more connected, and joyful than they were before.

Dr. Belay Reddick

Author, Speaker, and Organizer of Change is Possible Tour

Dr. Belay Reddick is a criminal justice reform activist, former federal prisoner, top inspirational speaker and published author of Now, Let Me Tell You How I Really Feel. Dr. Reddick’s story has been featured on CBS-3 News Memphis, ABC-24 News Memphis, Fox-29 News Philadelphia, NBC-5 News Dallas, Fox-4 News Fort Worth, Florida Star, Jacksonville Free Press, and Florida Times-Union.

Bob Kelleher

Speaker / Author / President of The Employee Engagement Group

Bob Kelleher is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and consultant on employee engagement, leadership, and workforce trends. Bob is the author of the bestselling book, LOUDER THAN WORDS: 10 Practical Employee Engagement Steps That Drive Results, CREATIVESHIP, A Novel for Evolving Leaders, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT for Dummies, and I-Engage, Your Personal Engagement Roadmap. Bob can be seen or heard on national media (most recently on CNBC, CBS, NBC News, Business Week, Forbes, and Fortune, and has presented to many of the world’s top companies Bob is also the founder of The Employee Engagement Group, a global survey, products, assessment, consulting firm.

Vivian Blade, MBA, MBB, PMP

Leadership & Resilience Expert, Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting, LLC

Recognized as one of Engagedly’s Top 100 Global HR Influencers of 2021, Vivian Blade is a sought-after leadership expert and thought leader. She works with the world’s top brands, equipping leaders to build better, more resilient workplaces equipped to thrive in spite of insurmountable odds. She helps companies solve the pressing burnout, turnover, and workplace culture challenges your company is struggling with right now. Her impact is felt as a frequent keynote speaker, and in delivering transformative leadership development programs, executive coaching, and corporate consulting.

Eric Papp

Founder, Agape Leadership, LLC

Founder of Agape Leadership, LLC is an intellectual capital firm focusing on leadership for business performance. He has a successful history of delivering proven strategies for being productive and increasing performance in a complex world.

JoDee Curtis, CSP, SHRM-SCP, CPA

Founder, Purple Ink & Powered by Purple Ink

JoDee Curtis is the Founder of Purple Ink and Powered by Purple Ink, author.co-author of four books in the JoyPowered® series. She has a passion for helping organizations and individuals discover their talents and do more of what they do well through leadership training and coaching.

Robert L. Sumwalt

Transportation Safety Analyst for CBS News & Former Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board

Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt currently serves as transportation safety analyst for CBS News. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker on a broad variety of topics including organizational leadership, crisis communications, safety leadership, accident investigation, and safety culture.

Nikki R. Lanier, JD

Labor Attorney | CHRO| DEI Strategist

Employment Attorney, Multi-Sector Human Resources Executive, 3x Chief HR Officer, Public Board Director and previous Federal Reserve SVP-Macroeconomics. National Voice on DEI, Workforce Strategies and Organizational Change.

Adam Rosenthal

Employment Law Attorney & Author, Sheppard Mullin

Adam Rosenthal is an employment law attorney and author who counsels and represents employers throughout the U.S. As a Partner in the global law firm Sheppard Mullin, Adam represents national and international clients in a wide variety of industries, including retail, transportation, high-tech, manufacturing, aerospace, entertainment, healthcare, biotech, financial services, hospitality, as well as non-profit organizations.

Anton Gunn

President, 937 Strategy Group, LLC

Anton Gunn is a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and the world’s leading authority on Socially Conscious Leadership.

Sarah McVanel

International Recognition, Culture & Retention Expert

Sarah is a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker. She created F.R.O.G. Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness to invigorate companies so they can see their people as exceptional and, together, create a scrumptious, thriving culture where everyone belongs.

Don Rheem

CEO, E3 Solutions

Don Rheem is CEO of E3 Solutions, a provider of employee workplace metrics which allows organizations to build engaged, high-performance cultures.

Michael Towers

Counselor, Leadership Speaker, and Mental Health Conqueror

Michael’s mission is to educate organizations on the strategies to address mental health issues in the workplace so that employees become healthier, positively impacting the bottom line!

Brad Karsh

Founder and CEO, JB Training Solutions

Brad Karsh is a keynote speaker and executive coach with over 30 years of experience in learning and development.

Magie Cook

Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur and CEO

With perseverance, she created Maggie's All-Natural Fresh Salsa's & Dips, a company that grew into a multi-million-dollar business.

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

CEO, Disaster Avoidance Experts

Lauded as “Office Whisperer” and “Hybrid Expert” by The New York Times, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky helps HR leaders use hybrid work to improve retention and productivity while cutting costs as the CEO of the hybrid work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts.

Richard A. Fowler

Cable News Commentator and Millennial Messaging Expert, Richard Media Company/Fox News Channel

Richard Fowler's fresh style and out-of-the-box thinking spurs audiences across the country to action and pushes all demographics to ask more of themselves.

Faith Stipanovich, SHRM-SCP

Field Services Director, SHRM

Faith has over 25 years’ experience in the HR field, working in both Private and Public sectors focusing on Leadership Development and Employee Relations.

April Simpkins SHRM-CP, PHR

Chief Human Resources Officer, Totalhr

Along with April's passion for supporting small businesses, she was named one of Charlotte’s 50 Most Influential Women by Mecklenburg Times.

Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP

Talent Acquisition and Inclusion Manager, SHRM

Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP is the Manager, Talent Acquisition and Inclusion at SHRM based in Alexandria, VA. She possesses more than 15 years in human resources, specializing talent strategies and leadership.

Steve Gilliland, CSP, CPAE

Hall of Fame Speaker & Best Selling Author, Steve Gilliland, Inc.

A member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world.

Delight Deloney SHRM-CP

MHRIR, SHRM

Delight is an award winning, passionate people developer with a background in Human Resources and Counseling.

Dima Ghawi

Keynote Speaker & Executive Coach, Dima Ghawi, LLC

Through keynote speeches, workshops, training programs, and coaching, Dima shares her unique leadership journey to motivate others to ignite their own leadership flame.

Erica Young, MPS, SHRM-SCP

Enterprise Solutions Architect, SHRM

Erica designs and creates enterprise-focused services and solutions on behalf of SHRM, and often speaks on the changing landscape of workplace tech and analytics.

Mary Cheddie, SHRM-SCP

Divisional Director, SHRM

Mary Cheddie is divisional director, East for SHRM. She is responsible for leadership development for volunteer leaders, chapters, and state councils.

Dr. Nat Ware, MBA

Founder & CEO, 180 Degrees Consulting

Nat Ware is a world-renowned business leader, award-winning entrepreneur, Oxford-based economist, and profilic inventor.

Sel Watts

Founder & CEO, wattsnextpx

Sel is a prolific keynote speaker, delivering keynotes and intimate gatherings for those aspiring to break out of society’s mold and create their dream life.

William L. Sparks, Ph.D.

Managing Director, William L. Sparks and Associates

Will Sparks has his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Development, focusing his research on group dynamics, organizational culture, and leadership.

Melissa Dawn Simkins

CEO, Velvet Suite

Melissa is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and pioneer of the personal branding movement whose proven track record and personal story transforms the way we learn, live and lead.

Nick Schacht, SHRM-SCP

Chief Commercial Officer, SHRM

Schacht is an experienced executive with more than three decades of experience in professional services, education, and corporate learning and development.

Coretha Rushing, SHRM-SCP

Retired Fortune 500 Corporate Chief People Officer and HR Consultant and Executive Coach, Coretha Rushing Consulting (CRC)

Coretha M. Rushing, SHRM-SCP, is a veteran HR leader and strategist with more than 25 years of experience at some of the world’s most iconic brands.

Peggy O’Neill

Keynote Speaker & Author

Peggy inspires and teaches people in business to develop the courage to be bold, brilliant, and risk-taking, so they can and advance their career.

Vineet Nayar

Founder Chairman, Sampark Foundation

Vineet Nayar is the author of the highly acclaimed management book “Employees First, Customers Second: Turning Conventional Management Upside Down”

Erica Merritt, CDP, BCC

Founder & Principal Consultant, Equius Group, LLC

Erica uses her expertise in leadership development, team dynamics and culture change to help leaders transform themselves and their teams in powerful ways.

Mike Letizia, SHRM-SCP

President, Letizia HR Solutions, Inc.

Mike is a subject matter expert in California employment law and is a senior HR consultant with over 34 years’ experience.

Kimbertly A. Jones, MBA, SWP

HR Senior Advisor, Public Health-Federal Government

A motivational and keynote speaker, Kimbertly’s career spans 30+ yrs. across multiple work sectors, including military, corporate, non-profit and federal government.

Dr. Willie Jolley, CSP, CPAE

Hall of Fame Speaker, Sirius XM Radio Host, Best-Selling Author

Dr. Jolley was named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by Toastmasters International and has been inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame.

Art Jackson

President, Eagles Nest Performance Management, Inc.

Art Jackson is a professional speaker, trainer, consultant, coach and counselor. Mr. Jackson is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, a Master of Science degree in Management and a Master of Arts degree in Theology and Pastoral Counseling. Art is certified in Christian Counseling through the American Association of Christian Therapists. Mr. Jackson is also certified by the Supreme Court of Virginia as a mediator for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

Karith Foster

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Expert, Humorist, Keynote Speaker and Author

Karith Foster is the creator of INVERSITY™- revolutionary way to address Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Karith is a speaker, humorist, media personality and the author of the bestselling book, “You Can Be Perfect or You Can Be Happy.”

Omari Faulkner

Business Development Strategist & Diplomacy Expert; Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University

Omari Faulkner is a trailblazing business leader, a transitioning military and veterans employment champion, and a public affairs officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He provides thought leadership to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations globally. Mr. Faulkner’s areas of expertise include military veteran outreach, workforce development, human capital investment, organizational diversity & inclusion, and strategic business development.

Dr. Shirley Davis, CSP

Chief Executive Officer, SDS Global Enterprises Inc.

Dr. Shirley Davis, CSP, is an accomplished corporate executive, global workforce management expert, and a certified leadership coach.

Pramod Bhasin

Founder, Genpact Ltd.

Pramod’s career spans a professional and entrepreneurial journey in Financial Services and Business Process Management across the globe.

Josh Bersin

Industry Analyst and Thought Leader

Bersin is an author, educator, and thought leader focusing on the global talent market and the challenges and trends impacting business workforces around the world.

Alexander Alonso, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP

Chief Knowledge Officer, SHRM

Alexander Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP is the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM's) Chief Knowledge Officer leader research, insights, and innovation functions, as well as the SHRM Foundation. His total portfolio includes more than $60 million across new revenue streams based upon practical thought leadership designed to make better workplaces for a more inclusive world. In fact, Dr. Alonso was recognized as an inaugural member of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Racial Equity in the Workplace, a coalition designed to foster equitable and inclusive cultures.

Heather R. Younger, J.D.

Founder and CEO of Customer Fanatix and International TEDx Speaker

As a podcast host on leadership, facilitator and Forbes Coaches Council coach, Younger has earned her reputation as “The Employee Whisperer”.

Heather is available via Zoom to host group webinars, online training, panels and more.

Paul Meshanko, MBA, CSP

Founder & President, Legacy Business Cultures

Paul is an author, professional speaker and business owner with over 25 years of experience in leadership development and organizational culture change.

Terri Bogue, MSN, RN, PCNS-BC

COO, Thor Projects LLC

Terri Bogue brings her experience in healthcare and leadership to the stage to engage audiences. A renowned author and international speaker she extinguishes burnout, stops snowballing conflict, creates effective change, supports staff through occupational health challenges, and enables empathy in everyone. Terri’s audiences leave feeling energized and more effective.

Robert Bogue

CEO, Thor Projects LLC

Robert Bogue inspires audiences converting decades of leadership into practical application. As a bestselling author and international speaker, he has enabled hundreds of thousands of people to deliver on innovation. He extinguishes burnout, stops snowballing conflict, creates effective change, and enables empathy in everyone. Robert ignites innovation in his audiences that you can harness for better results.

Camille Chang Gilmore

Vice President, Human Resources & Global Chief Diversity Officer, Boston Scientific

Gilmore is the VP of HR for Boston Scientific where she drives programs that recognize and value the unique talents, attributes and contributions.

Dr. Jill Birch

Founder & CEO, BirchGrove Inc.

Dr. Birch is the Founder & CEO of BirchGrove Inc., where she helps organizations develop individual leaders and teams and supports human resource partners.

Marques Ogden

CEO, Ogden Ventures LLC

Marques currently works with JP Morgan, The NFL, The U.S. Military, and many others speaking on leadership, transition, perseverance and resiliency.

S. Renee

Self-Awareness, Branding & Communication Expert, Author, Certified Coach

S. Renee presents proven, actionable advice clearly and directly to provide strategic transformation for leadership effectiveness and organizational change.

Kim Ades

President and Founder, Frame of Mind Coaching

Kim Ades works with leaders who are working hard, are frustrated with the results they’re generating and know that there has to be a better way.

Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg

Author, Organizational Psychologist, Professor, Scholar

Dr. Steven Rogelberg is a highly decorated speaker and leading scholar featured on outlets from CBS This Morning, Freakonomics, BBC World, Wall Street Journal, to HBR Ideacast.

Jason T. Collett, SHRM- SCP

International Keynote Speaker & President, Adaptivity Development, LLC

Jason Collett will instantly captivate your audience. More than an average corporate guy, Jason invigorates listeners with inspired stories from his high-altitude adventures and personal global leadership journey. He delivers actionable lessons that solve today's biggest people challenges and leadership obstacles. Jason expertly teaches how to amplify the human potential within organizations for listeners, their teams, and their organizations.

Andrew Mellen

President, Andrew Mellen, Inc.

Andrew is a best-selling author, productivity expert, and has been called, “The Most Organized Man in America.”

Eric L. Williamson

President and CEO, Tailored Training Solutions

Eric Williamson is referred to as “the Change maker” for his ability to inspire change and improve morale in today’s business environment.

Michael “Dr. Woody” Woodward, PhD

NYU Professor of Executive Coaching & Organizational Psychologist, Coaching at Work

Dr. Woody is the founding faculty and lead professor for New York University’s groundbreaking Master of Science program in executive coaching where he trains experienced coaches and HR professionals on the art and science of applying a coaching mindset to leading and developing talent. He is author of the Amazon top-selling career book The YOU Plan and has appeared on TODAY Show, LIVE w/ Kelly, NBC, CBS and FOX among others. He has been quoted as a work-life and coaching expert in The Wall Street Journal, Miami Herald, Forbes and Entrepreneur. Dr. Woody’s focus is on applying a coaching mindset to leading and collaborating.

Edie L. Goldberg, Ph.D.

President, E. L. Goldberg & Associates

Edie Goldberg specializes in talent management and organization effectiveness and focuses on designing systems to attract and retain employees.

Libby Sartain

Independent Director and Advisor, Libby Sartain LLC

With 40 years of experience in HR, Sartain is an author and speaker, using her HR leadership and management experience at a variety of companies.

Jeremy Kingsley

President, OneLife Leadership

Jeremy Kingsley is a best-selling author, leadership expert, and one of the most sought-after speakers in the country and has given over 2000 keynote speeches.

Guillermo Mendoza

Leadership Acceleration Expert, Impact Coaching Solutions

Guillermo is dedicated to empowering leaders to do what it takes to grow a successful organization developing talent in people.

Morris Morrison

President and CEO, Morrison Global Brands, Inc.

Morrison uncovers the connection between culture, technology, and the #1 topic dominating the minds of todays leaders--how to achieve & sustain results faster.

Raymond Lee

Founder and CEO, Careerminds

Raymond Lee is the CEO of a tech enabled outplacement and retirement coaching company he started to create transition programs that reduced employee stress.

Denise Graziano

CEO, Graziano Associates

Denise Graziano is a strategic advisor and expert in organizational communication and change. She is a recognized authority, international speaker, best selling author and 3 decade advisor to the C-suite. Denise delivers insights across strategy, employee, customer and investor relationship issues.

Jennifer Currence, SHRM-SCP

President, The Currence Group, LLC

Jennifer Currence delivers results through customized presentations, training, coaching, and leadership development programs for HR.

John Register, CSP

President & CEO, Inspired Communications International, LLC

From Olympic hopeful and Army Officer Candidate - to amputee - to Paralympic Silver medalist, John Register teaches audience members how to move from on the pathway from fear to freedom and from mindset to mindsight.

Cherrie Davis, SHRM-SCP

Army Combat Veteran, Author, Founder and CEO ShiftForward Consulting

Cherrie Davis is a visionary leader with over 3 decades of experience in HR, is a recognized coach, facilitator, and change management leader.

Emily M. Dickens, J.D.

Chief of Staff, Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Secretary for SHRM

Emily M. Dickens is Chief of Staff, Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Secretary for SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management. An executive team member, Dickens is responsible for implementing the CEO's vision, corporate communications, corporate governance, global policy, government affairs, and the organization's real property.

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP

President & Chief Executive Officer, SHRM

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is President and Chief Executive Officer of SHRM. With nearly 325,000 members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 235 million workers and families globally.

About this Topic

Featured Speakers for Leadership

Lorne Epstein, SHRM-SCP, MSOD

Rich Tafel

John Livesay

Dr. Kelvin McCree

Jenny Locanthi, SHRM-SCP

Claire Stroh

Mary A. Augustin, SHRM – SCP

Rachel Sheerin, CPBA

Paul E. Wolfe

Jack Gottlieb

Joze Piranian

Juliet Funt

Curtis Woody, MBA, CCT, SHRM-SCP

Tucker Bryant

Joe Beachboard

Mo Fathelbab

Carol Schulte

Dr. Corrie Block

Stacey Gordon

David Atkins

Bonnie Low-Kramen

Leanne G. Caret

Janice Litvin

Jennifer McCollum

Kristen Howe

Shannon Bayer

Eddie Turner, CSP®

Todd Mitchem

Amy Blankson

LaQuenta Jacobs

Carmen Canales

Paaras Parker

Christopher “CJ” Gross

Dr. David S. Cohen, Ed.D.

Dr. DeLancey Johnson, SPHR, SHRM -SCP, sHRBP, SWP, LDSS

G. Riley Mills

Kenston Henderson, Sr.

Ruben Gonzalez

Cali Williams Yost

Katie Slick, SHRM-SCP

David Nico, DBA, Ph.D.

George Rivera III

Walter Bond

Tina Beaty

Art Gloria, MBA, SHRM-CP

Lisa I. Perez, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Nicole Kalil

Paul Falcone

Dr. Robert Lemon

John Jacobs

Bert Jacobs

Steve Gross

Dr. Belay Reddick

Bob Kelleher

Vivian Blade, MBA, MBB, PMP

Eric Papp

JoDee Curtis, CSP, SHRM-SCP, CPA

Robert L. Sumwalt

Nikki R. Lanier, JD

Adam Rosenthal

Anton Gunn

Sarah McVanel

Don Rheem

Michael Towers

Brad Karsh

Magie Cook

Dr. Gleb Tsipursky

Richard A. Fowler

Faith Stipanovich, SHRM-SCP

April Simpkins SHRM-CP, PHR

Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP

Steve Gilliland, CSP, CPAE

Delight Deloney SHRM-CP

Dima Ghawi

Erica Young, MPS, SHRM-SCP

Mary Cheddie, SHRM-SCP

Dr. Nat Ware, MBA

Sel Watts