Featured Experts

Allan Ngo is the founder of Digital Solopreneur. He works with solo coaches in turning their expertise into scalable digital products and services that expand their impact beyond 1-to-1 work, helping them build a business that supports their life, not the other way around. Visit digitalsolopreneur.com

Andrea D. Carter is a globally respected organizational scientist and workplace belonging expert whose research connects neuroscience, human behavior, and business performance. She is the founder and CEO of Belonging First and has published extensively on how measurable belonging drives sustainable performance, retention, and innovation. She can be reached on LinkedIn (Andrea D. Carter), on Substack at Andrea D Carter, or through her firm at belongingfirst.com

Anush Mnatsakanyan is the co-founder and CEO of Burnwe, a video marketing agency, and has described her work as focused on helping tech brands improve visibility and growth through video strategy and production. See Burnwe.com 

Ash Seddeek is a leadership strategist, executive advisor, and bestselling author of Start with a Vision and The Road to Success, co-authored with Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup for the Soul fame. As a former corporate leader at Fortune 500 companies and founder of Executive Greatness Institute, Ash helps CEOs and business owners build organizations where vision, communication, and culture drive measurable performance and growth.

Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE, is the author of 4 best-selling books, Get More Referrals Now, Beyond Referrals, Radical Relevance, and The Language of Referrals. His latest book, The Hidden Heist, is receiving rave reviews. Bill is the founder of The Cates Academy for Relationship Marketing™, and is the host of the acclaimed Top Advisor Podcast (www.TopAdvisorPodcast.com) now ranked in the Top 3% of podcasts worldwide.

Bill Murphy is the founder and CEO of Colony Spark, where he helps B2B leadership teams sharpen their revenue messaging to stand out in crowded markets, shorten sales cycles, and reduce price pressure. With deep experience helping founder-led companies clarify what makes them different, he brings practical insight into how better messaging drives better pipeline performance; learn more at ColonySpark.com

Bob Levinstein is the CEO of CruiseCompete.com and a Stanford-educated entrepreneur who previously built The NationJob Network, one of the earliest and most prominent online job platforms. His work focuses on marketplace design, operational efficiency, and reducing friction between buyers and sellers.

Bryant Wright is a Missouri Sports Hall of Fame coach, keynote speaker, and co-author of Built Wright: What It Takes to Build Something That Lasts. As head coach at Festus High School, he led the cross country program to 13 state championships, including a record eight consecutive titles. Learn more at CoachBryantWright.com

Charles Lee is CEO of Ideation, where he advises organizations including Google, Toyota, and Vanguard on turning strategy into execution. He is the founder of the Ideation Conference and author of Design Your Good Life, with his work focused on innovation, leadership, and building ideas that translate into measurable results. See DesignYourGoodLife.com

As a CEO managing thousands of people, his companies consistently were named a best place to work. They have also been named a fastest growing company by Inc. magazine 5 times. Chris routinely consults and speaks. Inc. magazine ranked him as the #1 Leadership Speaker on Culture. He has three bestselling books including The Power of Company Culture and Remote Work. To learn more about Chris and the work he does, see http://www.ChrisDyer.com

Cindy Van Eeckhout is the founder and CEO of Alegria Coaching, creator of the Joy of Life Method, and a business and Joy of Life strategist, speaker, and podcast guest. With a master's degree in business engineering, eight years of corporate leadership experience, and more than two decades as an entrepreneur, including co-founding four successful, heart-led businesses in Provence, France, with her husband, she empowers driven women and men to reclaim their time, energy, and joy without sacrificing success.

Dale Furtwengler is the author of Pricing for Profit and an advisor to business owners looking to boost profits without sacrificing integrity. He helps clients clarify their value, attract better customers, and implement strategic pricing across industries. Learn more at cuttingedge-business.com

Dr. Daniel Tataje is the founder and CEO of Mercy Dental Group, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company and a multiple-time Best Place to Work, known for building high-performing teams through values-driven leadership. He is the author of The Leader Humanity Needs, where he outlines his practical Seven Marks of Leadership framework for developing leaders at every level of an organization. Learn more at danieltataje.com

David Homan is the founder of Orchestrated Connecting and author of Orchestrating Connection, where he helps leaders turn networks into high-trust, high-impact communities. He has spent over a decade working with entrepreneurs, investors, and family offices to transform relationships into meaningful partnerships and sustainable deal flow. Learn more at davidhoman.com, where he shares insights on building trust-driven ecosystems and intentional connection.

Rabbi David Lapin is the founder of Lapin International and a global advisor to CEOs on leadership identity, ethics, and organizational purpose. He contributed to the development of one of South Africa's first corporate codes of ethics during the post-apartheid transition alongside Nelson Mandela and has worked with organizations across cultures and industries. Learn more at http://www.LapinInternational.com

Derek Crager, CEO of Practical AI and creator of Pocket Mentor, pioneered the first voice-based, hands-free AI for real-time industrial support. A former Amazon training architect, he helps companies preserve knowledge and scale frontline expertise with simple, human-centered AI.

Dr. Don Barden is a globally recognized leadership expert and bestselling author of The Perfect Plan and Here Come the Girls. Named one of North America's Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders by John Maxwell, he combines decades of executive success with groundbreaking research in behavioral economics and organizational culture. His work has guided global firms, elite military units, and CEOs seeking to lead with clarity and outperform the competition. Learn more at http://www.donbarden.com

Jacob Chase is the founder of The INFIN, a company helping organizations rethink how they measure employee contribution, performance, and compensation. Drawing from his experience leading a 150-person company, Chase developed a decentralized approach to performance assessment designed to uncover the employees and leaders truly driving organizational value. Learn more about his work at http://www.TheInfin.com

Jason Greer is a labor relations expert, co-author of the book People Matter Most, former NLRB board agent, and founder of Greer Consulting Inc. He helps companies navigate labor relations, build engagement, and stay union-free through connection, empathy, and strategy. Learn more at HireGCI.com

Javier Lozano Jr. is the founder of Bolder Media Company and a fractional CMO and CRO who helps founder-led B2B companies turn go-to-market chaos into predictable growth. With more than 20 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership, he builds disciplined systems that align teams, improve pipeline quality, and drive measurable revenue results. Learn more at BolderMediaSolutions.com

John Elbing is the author of the #1 international bestselling book, Storybuilding: Your Brand From Their Standpoint. He is a speaker, consultant, and author. You can learn more about John and his work at http://www.Standpoint.ch

John is the Amazon bestselling author of Winning the Battle for Sales: Lessons on Closing Every Deal from the World's Greatest Military Victories and Social Upheaval: How to Win at Social Selling. He is CSMO at Pipeliner CRM. See PipelinerSales.com and SalesPop.net

John Mollura is a former NASA test engineer and performance strategist who spent over 15 years supporting high-stakes operations for aerospace and elite military teams, where precision, clarity, and execution were non-negotiable. Today, he works with CEOs and executive teams to eliminate distraction, sharpen decision-making, and focus on what actually drives results. Learn more at johnmollura.com

Jonathan Maxim is the founder of Viral App Launch, where he has led more than 1,000 growth campaigns for over 330 tech companies. His clients have included TikTok and Universal Music Group. His work focuses on turning early-stage traction into scalable, repeatable growth systems. See ViralAppLaunch.com

Joshua Altman is the managing director of Beltway Media, a Washington, D.C.-based communications firm that helps organizations strengthen messaging, improve crisis communication, and build long-term trust with internal and external audiences. Before founding the firm, Altman worked as a multimedia journalist at The Hill covering federal policy and election cycles. Learn more about his work at https://beltway.media

Justin Ricklefs is the founder of Guild Collective, a human-first brand strategy firm that helps organizations clarify their identity, sharpen their message, and build meaningful connection in crowded markets. A trusted advisor to growth-minded leaders, he specializes in aligning internal culture with external brand so companies can scale with clarity and conviction. He is the author of the new book Give a Damn and can be found at http://www.guildcollective.com

Kate Volman is the CEO of Floyd Coaching and author of Do What You Love. She hosts the podcasts Lead with Culture and Create For No Reason, and has spent more than 20 years helping executives and entrepreneurs grow. Learn more at http://www.floydcoaching.com

Dr. Kevin Foreman is the founding pastor and bishop of Harvest Church and a bestselling author whose work helps leaders and organizations identify and break the hidden patterns that limit growth. He is the author of Sins of the Fathers, Evolutionaries, and Making Money Moves, blending practical leadership insight with disciplined, results-driven execution. Learn more about his work, books, and coaching at bishopforeman.com

Kurt’s expertise has been acknowledged in reputable publications, including USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Modern Healthcare, Hospitals & Health Networks, HealthLeaders, Medial Economics, and many others. A nationally-renowned speaker, Kurt is a member of the Executive Speakers Bureau and he has addressed more than 90 healthcare professional organizations such as the State Hospital Association Executive Forum and the keynote presentation to the American Society of Medical Society Executives.

Les Landes is the president of Landes & Associates and author of Getting to the Heart of Employee Engagement. He is a former communications executive turned advisor and speaker. For more information on his work, visit http://www.LandesAssociates.com

Dr. Liz DuBois-Erskine is a PhD conflict analyst and executive coach focused on helping high performers navigate burnout, people-pleasing, and leadership dynamics in high-pressure environments. Her background includes leadership roles with Disney and iHeartRadio, along with advisory work centered on executive presence, communication, and organizational conflict. See http://www.CoachDrLiz.com

Logan Yonavjak is the CEO of Founder Readiness Institute, where she helps investors and executives evaluate leadership capacity under pressure using data-driven readiness metrics. With two decades of experience directing capital across private equity, venture, and impact investing, she is a leading voice on how coachability, resilience, and decision making shape business outcomes. Learn more at founderready.io

Luna Battalia is a brand strategist, designer, and leadership mentor who helps mission-driven leaders clarify their message and build emotionally resonant brands. With more than 15 years of experience in strategic messaging, visual identity, and brand positioning, she works with founders and executives to create cohesive brand systems that support sustainable growth and long-term trust. Learn more at http://www.lunaloveleadership.com

Maeve Ferguson helps executives and professional services firms stop competing for attention and become the obvious choice. She designs diagnostic assessments that qualify prospects, surface hidden gaps, and pre-sell premium engagements before a conversation happens. Her work has been featured in Forbes, ABC, CBS, and NBC, and more can be found at ImpactScoreAssessment.com

Marlene Chism is a consultant, speaker, and the author of From Conflict to Courage. She is the founder of The Performance Coaching Model, a digital course designed to build leadership confidence and accountability. See MarleneChism.com

Dr. Michelle Griffin is an industrial-organizational psychologist, seasoned HR executive, and founder and CEO of Griffin Resources, a people-operations firm known for embedding directly into client organizations with an 'insourcing' model that helps companies scale without losing culture. With a PhD in IO psychology and deep experience advising growing teams, she brings an evidence-based approach to hiring, engagement, and workforce strategy, helping leaders build people systems that hold up as business and technology evolve. Learn more at griffin-resources.com

Mike Huey is an author, speaker, and founder of Scalable Sales Solutions who helps B2B business owners build repeatable sales systems, scale strategically, and increase company value. He is the author of Make Your Company Scalable and Saleable, a book focused on helping founders create high-value, exit-ready businesses. Learn more at mikehuey.com and scalablesalessolutions.com

Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley are senior partners at HealthSearch Partners, where they have spent nearly three decades recruiting C-suite and senior executives into complex organizations. With hundreds of leadership placements and firsthand insight into high-stakes transitions, they advise boards and CEOs on how to navigate the critical first 90 days, build trust quickly, and create long-term leadership impact. Their work combines executive search expertise with practical guidance on succession, culture alignment, and organizational performance. See HealthSearchPartners.com

Norman Wolfe is the founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, where he has spent decades advising CEOs and senior leadership teams on how to lead in complexity. He is the author of The Living Organization, which challenges traditional management thinking and reframes organizations as a person to be developed in capability and maturity. Wolfe works with leaders around the world and can be found at QuantumLeaders.com

Rob is the author of the book Profit Sharing: The Power of Shared Success which is available at Amazon.com. To learn more about Rob, profit sharing and his training programs visit http://www.profitx.co

Ron Stein is a serial reinvention expert whose career spans industries few leaders ever enter, let alone master. He built a forty-million-dollar consulting firm, led strategy on Wall Street, and produced Hollywood films featuring Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Katie Holmes. He is the author of the book Say Yes to Your Own Success.

Ryan Vet is a generational futurist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author who writes and speaks on leadership, AI, and the future of work. His work has been featured in outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, Forbes, Newsmax, and USA Today, and he publishes ongoing insights at RyanVet.com

Scott Trumpolt is a leading compensation expert and Managing Director of Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions. With more than 30 years of experience, he has guided organizations across industries in designing pay systems that attract, retain, and motivate top talent worldwide. He is also the author of The Defragmented Consultant. Learn more at http://www.HrCompensationConsulting.com

Shayna Rattler Davis is an executive advisor who helps senior leaders build influence that earns trust, credibility, and loyalty in high-stakes environments. She has advised leaders at globally recognized organizations, including IBM and L'Oréal, as well as high-growth and venture-backed companies navigating rapid change. She is also the award-winning host of the Influence Economy podcast, ranked in the top three percent globally. See http://www.ShaynaDavis.com

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep's customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at http://www.Hyken.com. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Simon Severino is a global strategy advisor, founder of Strategy Sprints®, and author of Strategy Sprints: 12 Ways to Accelerate Growth for an Agile Business. His work focuses on helping founders and leadership teams simplify execution, remove bottlenecks, and scale sustainably through focused, time-bound strategy cycles. For more information visit http://www.StrategySprints.com

Steven is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, with the mission to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Steven helped develop and produce live-action features as VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the Die Hard and Wolverine franchises) and as EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-Orci Productions (Star Trek 11, Transformers 1 & 2, Eagle Eye, Transformers: Prime). Sukha is a focus app that bundles all the tools necessary to enter into a "flow state" and have a healthy, productive workday. See http://www.thesukha.co

Theresa Bassett is CEO of The Diamond Group and author of the book, Uplevel: Sprint Your Way to the Next Level in Your Life and Business. With decades of marketing and personal development experience, she helps small businesses attract high-value clients and scale strategically. Learn more at diamond-group.co

Tullio Siragusa is a leadership advisor and author of several books, including The Real You and Unlocking Your Empire. He helps companies shift from hierarchy to self-managed, decentralized execution so decisions speed up, trust deepens, and people are inspired to do the best work of their lives, while senior leaders get their time and joy back as decision-making and ownership move closer to the work. See TullioSiragusa.com

Dr. Victoria Mensch is the founder and CEO of Silicon Valley Executive Academy, where she advises executives on leadership, AI transformation, and innovation strategy. With a PhD in psychology, an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and over 25 years in Silicon Valley, she is known for developing the VITAL leadership framework focused on resilience, clarity, and high-performance decision-making. See https://svexecutive.academy/ to learn more.