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Authors bring ideas to life through the power of words—and they do the same on stage. Whether they’re bestselling novelists, non-fiction thought leaders, memoirists, or investigative journalists, authors know how to conn...

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Ben Nemtin

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author | Starred in The Buried Life | Created the World’s Greatest Bucket List

Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and The Bucket List Journal. He was ranked the #2 Motivational Speaker in the world...

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Dr. Dana Sinclair

Performance Psychologist & Bestselling Author

When the world’s most elite performers face their highest-pressure moments, they turn to Dr. Dana Sinclair. A globally recognized performance psychologist, Dr. Dana Sinclair has sp...

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David A. Robertson

Acclaimed Author & Graphic Novelist | Advocate for Indigenous Stories & Mental Health

David A. Robertson stands as one of Canada’s most influential voices in literature and public discourse. A member of Norway House Cree Nation, he is a celebrated author, graphic no...

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Dr. Jody Carrington

Renowned Psychologist | Human Connection Expert | Bestselling Author

Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist and a charismatic keynote speaker celebrated for her profound expertise in human connections. As a leading authority in addressing co...

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Jesse Thistle

Historian & Bestselling Author | Assistant Professor of Métis Studies, York University

Jesse Thistle is a Métis-Cree Ph.D. candidate in History and an Assistant Professor at York University in Toronto. His research focuses on the intergenerational and historical trau...

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Rachel DeAlto

Relationship and Communication Expert | Author

Rachel DeAlto is on a mission to connect people to their most powerful resource – each other. A former attorney with a master’s degree in psychology, Rachel is a communication and...

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Abishur Prakash

Mr. Geopolitics | Leading Authority on Geopolitics and Foresight | Author

Abishur Prakash, known globally as “Mr. Geopolitics”, is one of the world’s leading geopolitical authorities. Born in New Zealand to Indian parents, raised in Australia, and based...

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Ashley Callingbull

Actress | Model | Host | First Nations Activist

Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model, host and First Nations activist from the Enoch Cree Nation. She is an actress on Blackstone, Tribal, The Great Salish Heist and was a conte...

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Laura Lawrence

Award-winning Entrepreneur | Best-Selling Author | Mental Health Advocate

Laura Lawrence is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, best-selling author, podcaster, philanthropist, and mother of four. She mixes heart and humour with hard truths to...

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Chantel Chapman

CEO | Co-Founder, Trauma Of Money

Chantel Chapman is a trauma survivor, financial trauma educator, and the creator of the Trauma of Money (TOM) Method. Her journey through complex PTSD—and her realization that trad...

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Dr. Jane Barratt

Global Ageing & Health Leader | Transformational Speaker on Equity, Systems & Human Connection

Dr. Jane Barratt is an internationally recognized expert on ageing, health, and social policy. Holding a PhD in Public Health, she is known for examining how systems succeed or fai...

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Ali Hassan

Stand-up Comic | Actor | Radio and Television Personality

Ali Hassan is the host of the CBC Radio hit stand-up comedy show Laugh Out Loud – which also airs across North America on SiriusXM. Ali is also heard on CBC Radio, NPR and PRX as a...

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Fotini Iconomopoulos

Leadership & Communication Expert | Bestselling Author | Global Gurus Top 15 Negotiation Expert

When organizations need to turn high-stakes conversations into high-impact outcomes, they book Fotini Iconomopoulos. As a globally recognized keynote speaker and bestselling author...

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Kate Robson

Psychotherapist and Bestselling Author

When organizations look for a speaker who combines deep clinical expertise with genuine human warmth, they book Kate Robson. As a registered psychotherapist and the bestselling aut...

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Doug Griffiths

President & CEO, 13 Ways Inc. | Bestselling Author, 13 Ways to Kill Your Community | Community Enthusiast, Building and Consulting

Doug Griffiths is a wildly popular community strategist and author of two best-selling editions of “13 Ways to Kill Your Community”. He has supported, guided and inspired hundreds...

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Joe O’Connor

4-Day Week Pioneer | Future of Work Strategist | CEO, Work Time Revolution

Joe O’Connor is a globally recognized future of work expert and a leading authority on the four-day workweek, smart work design, and sustainable performance. As Co-founder and CEO...

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Dan Pontefract

Leadership Strategist, Thinker & Best-Selling Author

Dan Pontefract is a renowned leadership strategist, author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in senior executive roles at companies such as SAP, TELUS, and B...

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Darci Lang

Creator of the "90% Philosophy" | CAPS Hall of Fame Inductee | Bestselling Author

For over 30 years, Darci Lang has shared her transformative belief that we all hold a magnifying glass over our own lives. She teaches that we must choose where to focus that lens:...

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Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky

Leadership Strategist | Workplace Culture Expert | Author

Stephen Shedletzky—or “Shed” to his friends—helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. He supports humble leaders, those who know they are both a part of the p...

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Harnarayan Singh

Play-by-Play Commentator, Hockey Night in Canada | National Bestselling Author

Harnarayan Singh, born and raised in small-town Alberta, has become one of Canada’s top media personalities. He has over 800 games of experience as an NHL broadcaster. Known for hi...

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Marc Champagne

Bestselling Author, Personal Socrates | Futurist for the Mind | Producer & Host, Behind The Human Podcast

Marc Champagne is a best-selling author, podcast host, keynote speaker, and futurist for the mind who helps corporate teams and individuals enhance their mental well-being. Leverag...

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Shaun Peet

Pit Crew Coach and Chief Kindness Officer for Trackhouse Racing

When elite organizations need to accelerate their results and unify their people, they book Shaun Peet. As a NASCAR World Pit Crew Champion and the Chief Kindness Officer for Track...

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Brandi Leifso

Award-Winning Social Impact Entrepreneur | Resilience Advocate | Author | International Speaker

Brandi Leifso is a globally recognized entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author focused on leadership, decision-making, and performance under pressure. She is the Founder and CEO...

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Hannah Beach

#1 Globe & Mail Bestselling Author | Expert in Leading Kids to Resilience in a Dopamine-Chasing Culture | Award-winning Educator

When you want to understand kids deeply, few voices are as trusted—or as heartfelt—as Hannah Beach’s. Hannah is a leading emotional health consultant, award-winning educator, and a...

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Amanda Lindhout

Kidnapping Survivor | New York Times Bestselling Author | Expert on Resilience and Extraordinary Mindset

Amanda Lindhout isn’t just another resilience speaker. She survived 460 days as a hostage in Somalia and turned that experience into tools for leaders and teams navigating a fast-c...

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Kate Davis

Connectivity & Stress Management Expert | Humour in the Workplace | Work–Life Balance

Kate Davis is an award-winning comic, author, and sought-after international keynote speaker. She teaches audiences to “lighten up,” bringing them the balance and connectivity they...

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Bob Woodward

Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist | Associate Editor, The Washington Post | Author, 23 Bestsellers

Few figures in American history have shaped the landscape of investigative journalism as profoundly as Bob Woodward. An Associate Editor at The Washington Post, where he has worked...

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Kendal Netmaker

Global Indigenous Business Leader, Entrepreneur, and Author

Kendal Netmaker is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and dynamic keynote speaker on a mission to inspire and empower people around the world. By sharing his personal journey,...

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Dr. Vikram Mansharamani

The #1 Voice in Money, Finance, & Global Economics | Bestselling Author of Boombustology | Yale Lecturer

Vikram Mansharamani is a successful businessman, economist, and author. Throughout his career, he has built businesses and supported entrepreneurs and companies in creating jobs an...

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Rob Carrick

Canada's Personal Finance Explainer-In-Chief | Former Personal Finance Columnist, The Globe & Mail

With decades of experience covering all things related to money, Rob Carrick is Canada’s well-trusted personal finance explainer-in-chief. For 27 years, he was The Globe and Mail’s...

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Sean Silcoff

Globe & Mail Business Reporter | Bestselling Author, Losing The Signal: The Rise and Fall of Blackberry | Canada’s Most Respected Tech Journalist

Sean Silcoff is an award-winning business writer with The Globe and Mail and co-author of Losing the Signal, the critically acclaimed, best-selling story about the rise and fall of...

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Dr. David Suzuki

Award-Winning Scientist, Environmentalist & Broadcaster

Dr. David Suzuki has made it his life’s work to help humanity understand, appreciate, respect and protect nature. A scientist, broadcaster, author, and co-founder of the David Suzu...

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David Allison

Engagement & Influence Expert | Human Values Research Pioneer | Best-Selling Author | CEO

David Allison is redefining how organizations solve problems and seize opportunities by proving a fundamental truth: everything we do is driven by our values. Known as “The Values...

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Dr. Pamela Palmater

Indigenous Lawyer, Author & Activist

Dr. Pamela Palmater is a Mi’kmaw lawyer, professor, author, and social justice activist from Ugpi’ganjig (Eel River Bar First Nation). She has 4 university degrees, including a Doc...

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Cam F. Awesome

National Champion Heavyweight Boxer | Author

Cam F. Awesome is a National Champion Heavyweight Olympic boxer, former Captain of Team USA, author (Becoming Awesome: Defeating Average Through Gratitude and Resilience) and his s...

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Natalie Doyle Oldfield

Global Trust Expert | President, Success Through Trust | Bestselling Author

Natalie Doyle Oldfield is a global authority on building trust in business and a best-selling author of two influential books: TRUSTED: The Proven Path to Customer Loyalty and Busi...

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Stanley Kutcher

Mental Health Expert

Dr. Stanley Kutcher is an internationally renowned expert in adolescent mental health and a national and international leader in mental health research, advocacy, training, policy,...

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Andre Agassi

Former #1 Ranked Tennis Player & Multi Grand Slam Champion, Author, and Philanthropist

After turning pro at the age of 16, tennis prodigy Andre Agassi rose to international fame, earning 60 men’s singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships, over...

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Colonel (Retired) Mark Gasparotto

Leadership and Team Building Expert | Resilience and Wellness Advocate | Combat Veteran | Entrepreneur | Author | Wilderness Adventurer

Colonel (Retired) Mark Gasparotto is a three-time decorated combat leader, entrepreneur, and author who masterfully translates his battlefield experiences into leadership strategie...

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Dr. Sherry Cooper

Chief Economist, Dominion Lending Centres | Bestselling Author

Dr. Sherry Cooper is the Chief Economist of Dominion Lending Centres (DLC). This is Canada’s leading mortgage and leasing company with more than 2,600 members offering free expert...

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Peter Zeihan

Geopolitical Strategist | Founder, Zeihan on Geopolitics

Peter Zeihan is a globally recognized leader in geopolitical strategy, helping people understand how the world works. Peter combines an expert understanding of demography, economic...

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Tara Renze

Author | Emotional Intelligence & Mindset Expert

Tara Renze is an author, keynote speaker, podcaster, and emotional and positive intelligence practitioner. She helps people unlock purpose, elevate success, and create sustainable...

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Laurent Duvernay-Tardif

Super Bowl Champion and Medical Doctor

When you need a speaker who embodies excellence, balance, and values-based leadership, hire Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. Laurent is a nine-year NFL veteran, a Super Bowl LIV Champion,...

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Tod Maffin

Expert on Canadian Culture and Identity | Former CBC Broadcaster | Viral Content Creator

Tod Maffin has emerged as one of Canada’s most distinctive voices on the Canadian identity. A former national CBC Radio host, Tod has built a loyal following through sharp weekly e...

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Jia Jiang

Global Authority on Rejection | Resilience Expert | TED Talk Speaker | Bestselling Author

Jia Jiang is the world’s leading expert on rejection and the creator of the global phenomenon 100 Days of Rejection. His TED Talk, What I Learned from 100 Days of Rejection, is one...

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“Electric” Bill Williams

Founder & CEO, The B4 Group Inc. | Executive Development Coach

Bill G. Williams is called “Electric Bill” for a reason. He is on a mission to shock us out of our static daily routines. For over 35 years, Bill has been inspiring a variety of in...

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Jeff Siegler

Urbanist, Author & Civic Champion

Jeff Siegler is an urbanist, author, and nationally recognized speaker who helps communities rebuild their civic pride and bring neglected places back to life. As the founder of Re...

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Martina Navratilova

Tennis Icon, 59-time Grand Slam Champion | Equality Advocate and Author

When you book Martina Navratilova, you secure one of the most dominant and outspoken figures in modern sports history. Martina Navratilova is, in the words of Billie Jean King, “th...

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Kyle Scheele

Champion of Crazy Ideas | Author | Artist

Kyle Scheele is a speaker, author, and creativity advocate known for transforming unconventional ideas into innovative projects that spark widespread engagement. Often described as...

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Jesse Cole

Owner, Savannah Bananas | Founder, Fans First Entertainment

Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and the owner of the world-famous Savannah Bananas as well as the Party Animals and Firefighters. With the mantra “Fans First....

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Felipe Gomez

Keynote Pianist | Business Leader | Entrepreneur | Author

Felipe Gomez believes the word “virtuoso”—typically reserved for elite artists or athletes—rightfully belongs in the world of business. An accomplished entrepreneur and former seni...

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Will Guidara

Restaurateur, Eleven Madison Park, The #1 Restaurant in the World | NYT Bestselling Author

Will Guidara is an acclaimed American restaurateur, entrepreneur and keynote speaker. He is known for redefining elite service and leadership through his philosophy of Unreasonable...

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Molly Bloom

Entrepreneur | Author, Molly’s Game

Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. Her memoir, Molly’s Game, was adapted into an award-winning film of the same...

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Peter Mansbridge

Award-winning Journalist | Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News & Anchor of The National

Peter Mansbridge is one of the most respected journalists in Canadian history and host of “The Bridge” podcast. For decades, he was the calm, reassuring, and informative voice of t...

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Sol Rashidi

4x C-Suite & Amazon Exec | World’s 1st Chief AI Officer, “Top 100 AI Thought Leaders”

As the world’s 1st Chief AI Officer for Enterprise (2016), Sol Rashidi has 10 patents and is the best-selling author of ‘Your AI Survival Guide’ (‘Top 50 AI’ books). A 3x TEDx spea...

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Mel Robbins

#1 NYT Bestselling Author & Global Mindset Expert

Mel Robbins is an unparalleled powerhouse expert on mindset, life improvement, and behavior change. She is the creator and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, which has grown into one...

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Anne T. Donahue

Writer & Media Personality | Mental Health Advocate

Anne T. Donahue is a writer and person from Cambridge, Ontario. Her first book, Nobody Cares, came out in 2018 and was a national bestseller. Currently, she writes a weekly newslet...

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Dale Curd

Host, CBC’s Hello Goodbye | Author, Living Lightly

Have you ever met someone who can instantly make you feel so comfortable you feel like they are your best friend and trusted confidante? Meet Dale Curd. Genuine, intuitive, approac...

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Corey Hirsch

Mental Health Activist | Former NHL & Olympic Goaltender

When booking a speaker on mental health, resilience, and high-performance teamwork, choose Corey Hirsch. Corey is a former NHL Goaltender, an Olympic Silver Medalist, and a Stanley...

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Seb Terry

Best Selling Author | TV Host | Founder, The 100things Movement

Based in Venice, California, Seb Terry is an Australian entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker known for his infectious passion for life. His journey, centered around his famous...

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John Rossman

Former Amazon Executive & Innovation Business Speaker | Author, Think Like Amazon

John Rossman is a sought-after keynote speaker, former Amazon executive, and business strategist. Rossman is most known for launching and scaling the Amazon Marketplace, which Jeff...

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Celina Caesar-Chavannes

Award-Winning Business Consultant | Bestselling Author | Former Member of Parliament

Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a visionary leader at the intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and social transformation. She is a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at Queen’s Universi...

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A Little Bit Culty

Cult Survivors | Resilience Educators

A Little Bit Culty is a wildly compelling podcast and a vital speaking series. It aims to help audiences understand, heal from, and avoid abusive #cultculture. Show hosts and forme...

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Mark DeVolder

The Change Specialist | Change & Transformation Thought-Leader | Award-Winning Keynote Speaker

Dr. Mark DeVolder is a Global Change Management Expert, Transition and Transformation Thought-Leader, and Award-Winning Speaker. Known worldwide as The Change Specialist, Mark help...

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Meg Soper

Motivational Humourist | Workplace Culture & Work Life Balance Expert

When you need powerful motivation combined with real, unforgettable laughter, book Meg Soper. Meg Soper is one of North America’s premier motivational humorists, serving as a profe...

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Chad Millman

Author & Media Exec | Founder, The Action Network

Media executive, author, and 2025 Hall of Fame inductee, Chad Millman, stands at the forefront of the sports gambling industry. Defining his career is a unique ability to foresee i...

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Dambisa Moyo

Global Economist | Bestselling Author

Dr. Dambisa Moyo is a pre-eminent thinker, who influences key decision-makers in strategic investment and public policy. She is respected for her unique perspectives, her balance o...

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Barbara Corcoran

Business Thought Leader, ABC’s Shark Tank | Founder of the Corcoran Group

Best known as the brilliant, brash, and beloved “Shark” on ABC’s four-time Emmy award-winning show, Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran is one of North America’s most recognized and respe...

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Mark Schulman

World-Renowned Drummer | Author | Motivator | Expert, The Secrets of Rockstar Performance

Mark Schulman is a monster drummer and motivational speaker with over 32 years of experience. A classically trained cellist, Mark started his career with the Los Angeles Junior Phi...

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Humble the Poet

Recording Artist & Best-Selling Author

Kanwer Singh aka Humble The Poet is a Toronto-bred MC/Spoken word artist with an aura that embodies the diversity and resiliency of one of the world’s most unique cities. With his...

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Anthony ‘Nippy’ Ames

Co-Host, A Little Bit Culty

As an actor and former college athlete, Anthony “Nippy” Ames was drawn to NXIVM’s goals program. In his 12 years with the organization, he rose steadily up the ranks as a teacher,...

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André Picard

Award-Winning National Health Writer

André Picard is one of Canada’s leading health and public policy commentators. He has worked as a health reporter and columnist for The Globe and Mail since 1987. He is also the au...

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Dr. Gillian Mandich

Happiness & Health Scientist | Founder, The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research | Assistant Professor in Psychiatry, University of Manitoba

Dr. Gillian Mandich is one of Canada’s leading experts on the science of happiness and health. In a world where burnout and disconnection are on the rise, her evidence-based approa...

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Seth Godin

Iconic Marketing Expert | Best-Selling Author

Seth Godin is a world-renowned marketing speaker, bestselling author, and branding expert whose work has transformed how businesses approach creativity, customer engagement, and st...

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Scott Galloway

Professor of Marketing, NYU Stern School of Business | Author | Podcast Host | Entrepreneur

Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, where he teaches Brand Strategy and Digital Marketing to MBA students. He is also the author of the Di...

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Marina Iakovleva

Culture & Communication Expert | Founder, Dating Beyond Borders

Marina Iakovleva is the founder of the popular YouTube channel, Dating Beyond Borders, which explores the intersection of culture and communication trends worldwide. Through her wo...

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Ken Reid

Co-Anchor, Sportsnet Central | Hockey Historian | Author

Quick wit, boundless energy, and authentic storytelling define Ken Reid. As a longtime anchor of Sportsnet Central, Ken has been a trusted voice in Canadian sports media for over a...

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Dwayne Morgan

Canadian National Poetry Slam Champion | Writer | Scarborough Walk of Fame Inductee | Appointee to the Order of Ontario

Dwayne Morgan is a celebrated spoken word artist, author, and motivational speaker, appointed to the Order of Ontario in 2023. A two-time Canadian National Poetry Slam Champion, Mo...

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Bret Hart

Legendary Wrestling Champion | WWE Hall of Famer

Bret Hart is a retired professional wrestler, author, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Known by his nickname “The Hitman,” Hart rose to fame...

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Angela Sterritt

Award-Winning Investigative Journalist | National Bestselling Author

Angela Sterritt is an award-winning investigative journalist, TV, radio, and podcast host, and national bestselling author. She comes from the Wilp Wiik’aax (we-GAK) of the Gitanma...

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Sara Ross

Founder & Chief Vitality Officer, BrainAmped | Author

In today’s disruptive landscape, leaders feel unprepared, and teams are running on fumes. To address these challenges, organizations like Microsoft, Deloitte, PepsiCo, and the U.S....

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Keith Ferrazzi

Former CMO of Deloitte and Starwood | Founder and Chairman of Ferrazzi Greenlight

Keith Ferrazzi is a world-renowned executive team coach, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and influential thought leader. He is fundamentally transforming how organizations ap...

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Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo

Celebrity Psychologist | Authority on Personal and Professional Growth

Known as America’s most-trusted celebrity psychologist, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is one of the most influential experts on stress—and the impact it has on peak performance, mental we...

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Bill Taylor

Co-Founder, Fast Company | Bestselling Author, Mavericks at Work

Bill Taylor is the co-founder of Fast Company. This bold business magazine redefined the genre and chronicled the tech-driven revolution which transformed how businesses work. Chro...

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Sandy Hudson

Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter Canada | Political Activist | Podcaster

Sandy Hudson is a visionary strategist, community builder, and media producer who is a powerful force for transformative social change. Renowned for co-founding the Black Lives Mat...

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Dr. Kaleb Dahlgren

#1 Bestselling Author, Crossroads | Inspiring Community Leader | Health & Mental Wellness Advocate

Dr. Kaleb Dahlgren is one of Canada’s most profound and inspiring voices on resilience, leadership, and high-performance health. His remarkable journey from adversity to purpose is...

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Laurie McIntosh

Kindergarten Teacher | Blogger | Author of Teachers These Days

Some of the best lessons are taught in the moments between literacy and numeracy. This golden Storyteller, light bringer, and dreamer Laurie McIntosh is a Mama, teacher and author...

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Spencer West

International Motivational Speaker | Disabled Content Creator ♿️Author | Social Media Influencer

The life of visionary activist Spencer West is a powerful story of resilience and triumph. At age five, he lost both legs from the pelvis down. Rather than let adversity define him...

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Michelle Cederberg

High Performance Optimizer | Coach | Author

For over 20 years, Health and Productivity Expert Michelle Cederberg has captivated audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages that educate busy, driv...

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Jay Baer

Business Growth Expert | Best-Selling Author | Internet Pioneer | Entrepreneur

Jay Baer is a business growth and customer experience expert, advisor, researcher, author, and analyst. He has spent 30 years helping more than 700 of the world’s most iconic brand...

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Robin Esrock

Global Adventurer | Award-Winning Travel Writer | Bestselling Author | International TV Personality

Robin Esrock’s career as a global adventurer, award-winning travel writer, bestselling author, and international TV host began with an unexpected twist. After a bike accident left...

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Andrew Kirsch

Former Spy | National Bestselling Canadian Author

Andrew Kirsch served as an intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) for just under a decade. He held roles as a policy analyst and a field invest...

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Brandi Morin

Indigenous Author, Journalist | Survivor of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis

Brandi Morinis an acclaimed Cree/Iroquois/French journalist from Treaty 6 territory in Alberta, Canada, who has dedicated over a decade to amplifying Indigenous voices and shedding...

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Eddie LeMoine

Bestselling Author | Employee Engagement Expert

Eddie LeMoine is a renowned Canadian author, speaker, and trainer with over four decades of experience in the business world. A highly respected thought leader, Eddie specializes i...

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Erica Dhawan

Leading Authority on 21st-Century Teamwork, Collaboration, and Innovation

Erica Dhawan is an internationally recognized leading authority, speaker and advisor on 21st-century teamwork, collaboration and innovation. Named as one of the top 50 management t...

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Dr. Emily Anhalt

Clinical Psychologist | Consultant | Co-founder & Chief Clinical Officer, Coa.

Born and raised in the heart of Silicon Valley, Dr. Emily Anhalt has always had an interest in the psychology of the entrepreneur. After studying psychology at The University of Mi...

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Suneel Gupta

Expert on Connecting Well-Being & Performance | Bestselling Author | Healthcare Entrepreneur

Suneel Gupta is a bestselling author, Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, and the founding CEO of RISE, a breakthrough wellness company. He helped thousands of people build be...

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Alex Banayan

Bestselling Author, The Third Door | Forbes 30 Under 30

Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history. His book, The Third Door: The Mindset of Success, chronicles his seven-year quest to decode the defini...

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Dr. Bill Howatt

Founder and President of Howatt HR

Dr. Bill Howatt is the Founder and President of Howatt Human Resources Consulting. He refers to himself as a behavioral scientist who has a passion for guiding employees and employ...

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Professor Maja

Sociologist | Confidence Researcher | TEDx Speaker | Author

Professor Maja is the leading expert on gendered confidence killers. A sociologist, she is known for her charismatic storytelling on the everyday obstacles women face in building c...

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Julie Angus

First Woman To Row Across Atlantic Ocean | CEO and Co-Founder, Open Ocean Robotics

Julie Angus is an accomplished adventurer, scientist and bestselling author of Rowboat in a Hurricane, Rowed Trip and Olive Odyssey. She is the first woman to row across the Atlant...

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Justin Ling

One Of The Most Innovative Thinkers Around National And International Security, Emerging Technology And The Misinformation Crisis

Justin Ling is a freelance investigative journalist and analyst who focuses on politics, national security and geopolitics. Over the past decade, he has come to be a leading voice...

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Jonathan Brill

Business Futurist | AI Inventor | Fortune 50 Executive

Jonathan Brill was ranked the #1 Futurist in the World by Forbes and “The world’s leading transformation architect” by Harvard Business Review. In his talks, he draws upon his uniq...

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Urs Koenig

Leadership Expert | Bestselling Author | UN Peacekeeper | Ultra Endurance Champion

Urs Koenig is a bestselling author, one of the world’s leading experts on humble leadership, a former UN peacekeeper and NATO peacekeeping commander, a highly accomplished ultraend...

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Tanya McCready

CEO, Winterdance Dogsled Tours | Author

Tanya McCready, co-founder of Winterdance Dogsled Tours, has built a life centered around adventure, leadership, and the wilderness. Twenty-five years ago, Tanya and her husband Ha...

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Sarah Edmondson

Co-Host, A Little Bit Culty | Author, Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult that Bound My Life

As a working actor and artistic professional, Sarah Edmondson has been a mainstay in the industry for more than 25 years. Among her many film and TV roles, a breakout performance i...

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David Chilton

The Wealthy Barber | Bestselling Author

Chilton is the author of The Wealthy Barber, Canada’s all-time bestselling book. His unique combination of knowledge and humour helped to take the intimidation and dryness out of f...

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Evanka Osmak

Sports Media Powerhouse & Mentor | Anchor, Sportsnet Central | Youth Sports Advocate

Evanka Osmak is a nightly anchor on Sportsnet Central and a leading figure in Canadian sports broadcasting with 17 years of experience. She has covered some of Canada’s most iconic...

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Linda Nazareth

Author, Economorphics: The Trends Turning Today into Tomorrow | Senior Fellow for Economics – Macdonald-Laurier Institute

Linda Nazareth is an economist, a futurist and a respected authority on the future of work. As a newspaper columnist and an author, she knows how to frame things in ways that both...

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Lisa Bodell

CEO, FutureThink | Bestselling Author

Lisa Bodell is a global leader in simplification, collaboration, and innovation. She empowers organizations to transform their performance by reimagining how they work. When the mo...

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Michel Falcon

Hospitality & Company Culture Expert | CEO of Brasa Peruvian Kitchen | Bestselling Author | International Keynote Speaker

Michel Falcon wrote the book about building people-first cultures. Literally. Michel is a restaurant and hospitality entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and bestselling au...

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Geoff Colvin

Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune | Bestselling Author

Experience counts in serious times. For four decades at Fortune, Geoff Colvin has covered the economic, political, technological, and competitive forces disrupting business and how...

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Josh Linkner

Globally Recognized Innovation Expert | Serial Entrepreneur | New York Times Bestselling Author | Venture Capital Investor

Josh Linkner – a New York Times bestselling author – is a rare blend of business, art, and science. On the business front, Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies,...

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Shane Gibson

B2B and Social Selling Thought Leader | Author, Real Results in a Virtual Economy – How to Future-Proof Your Business

Shane Gibson is a Vancouver-based International Speaker, author and B2B/Enterprise Sales trainer who has addressed over two-hundred thousand people over the 25 years on stages in N...

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Mark Black

Resilience Expert | Heart-Lung Transplant Recipient | Marathon Runner | Author | Coach

Mark Black is a husband and father of three. He is also the only man in history to have completed a marathon with someone else’s heart and lungs. Born with a life-threatening heart...

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Michelle McIvor

Award-winning Canadian Author

Michelle McIvor is a freelance journalist and the author of the national bestseller The Glow Code: A Cheat Sheet for Feeling, Looking, and Being Your Best at Any Age. She has ghost...

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Atiba Hutchinson

Former Captain, Team Canada, National Men's Soccer Team

Atiba Hutchinson is a Canadian soccer legend known for his incredible career as a midfielder. Starting in the A-League with the Toronto Lynx, he went on to play for clubs like F.C....

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Cheryl Cran

Future of Work & Change Leadership Expert

Cheryl Cran, the founder of NextMapping™ and CEO of Synthesis at Work Inc., is a leading authority on the future of work. Named the #1 Future of Work influencer by Onalytica and a...

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Dr. Dwight Chapin

Author, Take Good Care - 7 Wellness Rituals for Health, Strength & Hope

Dr. Dwight Chapin holds his honors degree in biology from Queen’s University and Doctor of Chiropractic designation from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He also practic...

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Neil Pasricha

Bestselling Author | Director, The Institute for Global Happiness

Neil Pasricha is the New York Times bestselling author of 10 books and journals, including The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, and The Book of Awesome. His books have been...

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Dave Meslin

Expert on Creative Activism | Engagement Specialist | Bestselling Author

Dave Meslin is a community organizer, bestselling author and popular TV host. Dave shows audiences how to build a culture by creating meaningful opportunities to engage employees,...

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Harris III

Award-Winning Illusionist | Bestselling Author | Top-Rated Speaker

Harris III (“the third”) is a top-rated speaker, award-winning illusionist and #1 bestselling author. As one of the most seasoned speakers in the world, he has performed and spoken...

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Laura Schwartz

Professional Emcee | Author of Eat, Drink & Succeed | Television Commentator

Laura’s story is impressive. She got her start as the youngest female presidential appointee in history, as the White House Director of Events for Bill Clinton. She authored a book...

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Michael (Arvaarluk) Kusugak

Inuit Author & Storyteller

Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak is an Inuit author and mesmerizing storyteller who takes audiences on a transcendent journey as he shares his experiences and love for his Arctic home. Mi...

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Dr. Stephanie Estima

World-Renowned Health Expert | Founder, Hello Betty | Bestselling Author

Dr. Stephanie Estima is a world-renowned health expert on improving health span, lifespan, and optimal performance. Through a deep understanding of neuroscience, metabolism, nutrit...

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Anderson Cooper

Anchor, CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360° | Famed American Journalist | Television Personality

Anderson Cooper is the anchor of CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360°, a global newscast that goes beyond the headlines with in-depth reporting and investigations. The show airs weeknights a...

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James Altucher

Serial Entrepreneur & Business Media Personality | Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author | Host, The James Altucher Show

James Altucher’s entrepreneurial career began in 1996 when he founded Reset. Inc, a website design firm, while still working for HBO. His clients included Wu Tang Clan, American Ex...

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The Rebel Mama

Co-Founders of The Rebel Mama Inc | Bestselling Co-Authors of “The Rebel Mama’s Handbook for (Cool) Moms”

Nikita Stanely and Aleks Jassem are definitely not regular moms… In 2014, the two combined their talents and a mutual distaste for the typical mommy rhetoric to create The Rebel Ma...

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Jay Shetty

#1 New York Times Bestseller | Former Monk

Jay Shetty is a British-born #1 New York Times best-selling author, award-winning storyteller, podcast host and former monk, on a mission to make wisdom go viral. In 2019, AdWeek m...

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James Clear

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Atomic Habits | Top Booked Keynote Speaker | Founder of Habits Academy

James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book ha...

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Robert Herjavec

Star of ABC’s Shark Tank | Business Leader | Bestselling Author

Robert Herjavec is one of North America’s most recognizable business leaders. The Star of ABC’s Shark Tank and his family arrived in North America on a boat. His family escaped Com...

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Dr. Wade Davis

Explorer of the Millennium, National Geographic Society | Multi-time Bestselling Author | Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia

Wade Davis is a Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia. Between 2000 and 2013, he served as...

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Kevin Breel

Mental Health Activist & Comedian | Author, ‘Boy Meets Depression’ | TED Alumn

Kevin Breel combines powerful mental health activism with light-hearted comedy to deliver unique and informative presentations to audiences worldwide. His TEDx Talk, “Confessions o...

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Katty Kay

U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios | Award-winning Journalist | Bestselling Author

Katty Kay is an award-winning journalist whose instinctively global perspective on American politics and global affairs comes from having lived and worked in the Middle East, South...

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Dr. Linda Duxbury

Canada’s Most Accomplished Work-Life Balance Expert

Dr. Linda Duxbury is Canada’s most accomplished researcher, writer and speaker and work-life balance. With her work, she has influenced policy and attitudes and created supportive...

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Jeffrey Simpson

National Affairs Columnist, Globe & Mail | Bestselling Author, ‘Hot Air’ and ‘Chronic Condition’

Born in New York, Mr. Simpson came to Canada when he was 10 years old and eventually studied at the University of Toronto Schools, Queen’s University and the London School of Econo...

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Jacquie McNish

Senior Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal | Bestselling Author – Losing The Signal: The Rise and Fall of Blackberry

Jacquie McNish is Canada’s most respected business journalist. She is the recipient of numerous awards for revealing newspaper investigations and writing gripping non-fiction books...

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Bob Blumer

Host, Surreal Gourmet & World’s Weirdest Restaurants | Bestselling Author and Seven Time Guiness World Record Holder

Gastronaut, artist and seven time Guinness World Record holder Bob Blumer is the creator and host of the television series’ Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment, and a produc...

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Joel Cohen

Emmy-Winning Writer & Co-Executive Producer, The Simpsons

As the Emmy award-winning writer and producer for The Simpsons, the longest-running American scripted primetime television series in history, Joel has been a key part of the show’s...

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Dr. Julia Shaw

Bestselling Author, Evil | Psychological Scientist, University College London

Dr. Julia Shaw is a psychological scientist (UCL). She is best known for her work in the areas of memory and criminal psychology. In 2017 Dr. Shaw co-founded the memory science and...

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Doug Lipp

Renowned Leadership Expert | Bestselling Author, “Disney University”

Doug Lipp is a distinguished consultant, eight-time business author and world authority on building esteemed, organizational cultures. Doug helps companies recognize how values and...

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Mohamed Fahmy

Award-Winning Journalist & Human Rights Advocate Imprisoned in Egypt for 438 Days | Bestselling Author, The Marriott Cell | Founder, Fahmy Foundation

Mohamed Fahmy is an award-winning Egyptian-Canadian war reporter, journalist, author and human rights activist. He spent most of his career covering conflict zones and some of the...

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Mark Groves

Human Connection Specialist

Mark Groves is a Human Connection Specialist whose purpose is to help individuals and companies step into their most authentic, effective, loving selves by way of his bold, no-BS r...

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Dr. Stephen Peters

CEO & President, The Peters Group

Dr. Stephen Peters is the CEO and President of The Peters Group- a national education consulting company. Dr. Peters’ career in education reigned over 32 years. He had been a class...

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