Meet Our Contributors

A leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors.

Andrew Bryant is a best-selling author, Certified Speaking Professional, and an Executive Coach. He has spoken for TEDx and for audiences as large as 12,000.

Bestselling author, TEDx speaker, Forbes certified coach, adjunct professor at the U.S. Air Force, and host of the Tenacious Podcast. He authored the 40:40 Principle and is a leading authority on the modern mentoring movement.

Since 2004, Andy has worked with people worldwide through speaking, training, coaching, and consulting. He has worked with over 120,000 people in more than 30 countries delivering outstanding results.

Bruce is a sought-after speaker on branding, creativity, innovation, and leadership. He shares easy-to-follow, proven steps for building brand value with every audience he addresses.

Carl Seidman is a trusted business advisor specializing in financial planning and analysis, business strategy, and finance transformation. He works with Fortune 500 corporations and middle-market companies to establish effective FP&A practices and teams.

Carolyn Strauss is a professional emcee both on-stage and online with over 30 years of experience communicating with audiences. She is a sales and persuasion expert who spent 18 years on camera.

Chuck’s unique business ethics presentations provide something rarely found on the platform: personal experience that delivers a practical and powerful framework for ethical success in business and life.

Cy Wakeman is a drama researcher, global thought leader, and New York Times bestselling author recognized for a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership with over 25 years of experience.

Darlene earned her degree at NYU and has practiced physical therapy for 40 years. In 2004 she opened Back To Health, fulfilling her dream of owning her own practice.

David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE, is the CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, Trust Expert in Residence at High Point University, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Trust Edge.

Ed Rigsbee, CSP, CAE, is obsessed with helping individuals and organizations receive and give more return on investment in everything they do. A respected voice on strategic alliances and partnership development.

Jerome Joseph, CSP, Global Speaking Fellow, has 23 years of experience including running a public listed brand agency as CEO. He is a brand experience strategist and bestselling author of 8 books on branding.

Jess inspires people through specific strategies and interactive exercises to create more impact, influence, and income. He shows groups how small communication changes create massive real-world results.

Joseph holds the CSP designation from the National Speakers Association and is a member of the Authors Guild. He received his Masters and Doctorate from the University of Southern California.

Joel is a long-time venture capitalist and hedge fund manager. Startups regularly pitch to his company for funding and he has learned to spot likely winners in three minutes or less.

Luis brings executive-level operations expertise to build, transform, and deliver profitable results to global technology companies, with a focus on North and South America, China, and Europe.

Mark Hunter, CSP, is recognized as one of the top 50 most influential sales and marketing leaders in the world. Author of three bestselling books: High-Profit Prospecting, High-Profit Selling, and A Mind for Sales.

Mary helps business leaders understand current and future economic issues so they can make decisions that facilitate productivity, improve employee engagement, and increase profitability.

Mike and Landi are experts in Business Strategy, Sales, Leadership, and People. Co-Founders of the Conscious Leadership Movement and five international companies with clients in over 50 countries.

Pegine is the only Latina and one of only eight women inducted into the 60-member Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame. Her company was named the #3 Fastest-Growing Privately Owned Company in North Florida.

Phil has written 5 books and more than 3,000 articles and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. He is a sales speaker, executive, mentor, podcaster, and coach.

Dr. Rick Goodman is one of the most sought-after leadership and engagement experts today. His keynote presentations and workshops have produced transformational results leading to highly engaged employees, increased productivity, and higher profits across all 50 states and 32 countries.

Ron’s bold methodologies unite advanced expertise on the psychology of customer behavior with the importance of social and emotional intelligence in expanding business across new and existing markets.

Ed Robinson has been a business growth advisor and sales trainer for over 30 years, consulting, coaching, and speaking to thousands of audiences and hundreds of businesses in more than 30 countries.

Considered a leading authority on sales intelligence and digital reputation management, Sam Richter, CSP, CPAE, is a bestselling author and National Hall of Fame speaker delivering dynamic, high-content keynote presentations.

Sam Silverstein’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and thrive at extraordinary levels through the power of personal and organizational accountability.

Scott McKain is a Hall of Fame Speaker and bestselling author who helps organizations and professionals create distinction in their marketplace and deliver the ultimate customer experience.

Shep is a customer service and experience expert, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement.

Sima Dahl, CSP, is an international speaker and branding visionary who revolutionizes the way you think about the business of personal brands. She is a corporate trainer both on-stage and online.

Simon T. Bailey has the insight and inspiration to help you find your spark and unleash your brilliance. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked with more than 2,000 companies in 50 different countries.

Thom has been turning live events into human laboratories for over 15 years, allowing participants to have more meaningful conversations on-site and long after each conference ends.

Hazard’s business talents earned him international respect, culminating in his election by the world’s foremost business leaders to serve as Global President of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

As a nationally recognized public speaker, Walter makes every audience, whether a small boardroom or large conference venue, feel seen. People walk out of his talks changed, motivated, and inspired.

Dr. Willie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning singer, international bestselling author, and popular national radio show host described as an inspirational speaker, global thought leader, and dynamic media personality.