Janel Anderson
Dr. Janel Anderson has always been passionate about the intersection of technology, communication, and workplace dynamics. Part futurist, part professor, part executive coach, Dr. Anderson brings fresh insights and practical strategies that can be implemented immediately, all while making you see the world differently.
From her early days where she was employee #23 at a tech start-up to university classrooms where she was an award winning professor to her intrepreneurial years leading a rogue tech team in a large corporation, she has not only studied, but also lived and breathed the evolution of the workplace. She blends research and action as she delivers keynotes that invigorate, empower, and transform participants.
Dr. Anderson has appeared in Fast Company, Inc, Entrepreneur, and The Atlantic, as well as on several television networks. In addition to being a popular business keynote speaker and corporate trainer, she is also the author of “Head On: How to Approach Difficult Conversations Directly.” In her spare time, she reverse engineers recipes for dishes from her favorite restaurants in her kitchen at home.
Devin Henderson
A multi-talented powerhouse: an author, experienced presenter and seasoned performer, Devin Henderson has logged thousands of performances as an award-winning comedian and magician, and in-demand keynote speaker over his nearly two decade professional career. Devin is a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), and his passion is using his unique talents and experiences to inspire individuals and organizations to discover their greatest potential and keep going no matter what.
In 2014, Devin was honored when America’s Got Talent invited him to audition in Hollywood for Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel after the producers saw videos of his magic performances on YouTube. Although he did not pass the audition and the segment never aired, it was an amazing and pivotal moment in Devin’s career and life. The America’s Got Talent let-down, coupled with other competition losses, helped shape the message he now shares with his audiences about accepting disappointing experiences as teachable moments and spingboards to something greater.
Anyone who meets Devin soon learns there are always new levels of potential available to them, and achieving greatness in work and in life requires commitment, risk, perseverance and is a daily, on-going process. Devin helps people define and strive for their best all while maintaining positivity, humility, a sense of humor, and most importantly, a vision for new possibilities. To share this message, Devin’s full-length keynote includes a unique combination of magic, storytelling, and audience interaction that audiences have called “unreal,” “unexpected,” and “unforgettable.” Devin is happily married to the world’s most amazing woman and they have six daughters. Yes, six. Daughters.
Brad Montgomery
Like you, happiness expert, speaker and author Brad Montgomery believes:
- Happiness Pays.
- It makes business-sense to invest in the “people-side” of business.
- Speakers should be engaging AND have a useful message.
Brad combines all of these ideas — and a ton more — into everything he does on stage. He’s a very funny guy with some very relevant ideas about how to improve ourselves and those people around us. And…he’s funny. (Yeah, we said this twice.)
He’s a …
- Business Owner
- Author
- Blogger
- Idea guy
But he’s also one of the funniest business speakers out there. His keynotes and “Expanded Keynotes” (which is a fancy way to say “Longer keynotes that include some experiential, hands-on learning experiences” … which is a fancy way to say “Audience Participation On Steroids That Helps People Remember and Learn”) use an out-of-the-box blend of humor, wisdom, audience participation, music, and even confetti in order to keep the learning on high.
He believes:
- Motivational speakers should deliver tactics we remember and implement.
- The era of “canned” speakers is over.
- Your organization craves a speaker who can connect, who can have a conversation, and who can be relevant. They crave somebody who is authentic. Somebody who is funny.
Your people will love Brad Montgomery. And they’ll love YOU for finding him.
When MillerCoors had to knuckle down and manage a software initiative, they called on Brad. After his program, they referred to Brad as “The best 90 minute investment ever in our people.”
Organizations who partnered with Brad to help their people become more creative, innovative and productive through greater happiness include Verizon Wireless, Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente, John Deere Landscapes (who called Brad’s programs “Transformational”), the FBI (yes that FBI), the CIA, (yes that CIA) and the IRS — where Brad withheld 30% of his best ideas.
Brad is guaranteed. He has his Certified Speaking Professional (which is the highest EARNED honor a speaker can get.) And better yet, he’s been inducted into the CPAE Speakers Hall of Fame … Which is a really big deal in Speaker-Land. (No, you won’t find it on the map, but you get the idea.)
Looking for a speaker with ideas that will help your people thrive? Looking for a speaker who engages, connects and keeps their attention because they love him so much? How about somebody who’s funny? Ready to set the tone and the mood for your entire meeting? Then you’re ready for Brad Montgomery.
Kelly Swanson
Kelly Swanson is an award-winning storyteller, comedian, motivational speaker, Huffington Post Contributor, and cast member of The Fashion Hero television show airing on Amazon Prime. She is also author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Land of If Only, The Story Formula, and The Gutsy Girls Pocket Guide to Public Speaking. She was a featured entertainer for Holland America Cruise Lines, keynote speaker for the International Toastmasters Convention, and has keynoted major conferences and corporate events from coast to coast.
Kelly’s wacky wit and powerful stories have charmed hearts and tickled funny bones for over 15 years. In addition to her role as a funny motivational speaker, Kelly teaches people how she does it by sharing what she has learned about connecting and engaging to have more influence in business, through the use of one tool – strategic storytelling. Sharing her own powerful journey through story and the formula she discovered, you come to that magical place where the art of story meets the business of persuasion.
Morris Morrison
Drawing purpose and inspiration from his faith, family and motivation to energize individuals & communities, Morris Morrison and his team is obsessed with building Stronger, Smarter, Kinder human beings. As CEO of StoryMaker Brands and owner of Windmill Park Media, Morris Morrison is a world-class DISRUPTION Speakor & Author, who’s journey began in New York City before a doctor’s words changed his life forever, after being orphaned a second time.
DISRUPTIONS early in Morris Morrison’s life uncovered a unique brand of engagement that explodes & connects with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, with an unforgettable message that sounds like a Hollywood movie script. Leaders from many fortune 500 company’s, Non-Profits and churches throughout the world have partnered with Morris Morrison to build fearless, focused leaders that drive uncomfortable change, growth & DISRUPTION. Many audiences have witnessed his energy live on stage and in his latest book, OVERNIGHT SUCCESS: An Inspiring Story About Culture, Results and The American Dream, and content from his soon to be released book, titled: DISRUPT YOURSELF: Disrupting, Growing & Giving On Purpose.
Morris Morrison is best known for celebrating his biggest accomplishments off stage – as a Husband and Father. He also passionately serves his community through various school, church and prison involvement, along with service to organizations including Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Fellowship of Christian Athletes , the YMCA and many others. Morris is a proud brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and he currently serves as a Director for the West Virginia University Alumni Board.
Christine Cashen
People across the globe are raving about Christine Cashen and her refreshing take on everyday life. Christine is one of the few individuals to meet the rigorous induction criteria of the National Speakers Association, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, and there’s no question that she deserves that honor; her effortless ability to pull in any audience with her remarkable insights on commonplace situations make her and her messages unforgettable. And, yes, she is also a Certified Virtual Presenter.
For 20 years Christine has shared her expertise on conflict resolution, stress management, and cultivating a happier more productive workplace.
Author of the award-winning books, THE GOOD STUFF: Quips & Tips on Life, Love, Work and Happiness and It’s YOUR Business: Good Stuff for Your Personal, Professional, and Funny Business. Christine holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication and a master’s degree in Adult Education. In 2016, she was the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Central Michigan University.
Before embarking on her journey as a speaker, she worked as a university admissions officer, corporate trainer, and broadcaster. She is a mother of two, wife of a “hottie engineer,” and an average golfer.
Mark Mayfield
Mark Mayfield: CSP, CPAE
It’s pretty simple what Mark Mayfield does:
he talks about very serious stuff in a very funny way.
He has one of the most diverse backgrounds in the speaking industry having owned and operated several businesses ranging from livestock production to golf instruction, and spent ten years as a lobbyist for a Fortune 500 company. He co-owns a comedy writing service and is one of the rare individuals in the world who is equally adept at performing comedy shows or high content speeches.
Mark has received rave reviews sharing the stage with a wide variety of celebrities like Peter Frampton, Rachel Platten, Walk The Moon, Colin Powell, and Bob Newhart and has introduced the President of the United States on a live, nationwide television broadcast. He is the author of several business books and two jokebooks, and has spoke to virtually every type of corporation, convention, and trade association in America. He has received the CSP designation from the National Speakers Association and been inducted into their Hall of Fame. A national convention planner recently called Mark “one of the very few, really funny, inspiring men in America today”. Mark’s mom also said that once after a small bribe.
Jack Stahlmann
Hi. I’m Jack. This is a bio I wrote about myself, but I made it look like someone else wrote it, so it doesn’t seem like I’m bragging.
Jack Stahlmann’s informative and educational presentations are built around his experiences in Los Angeles as an actor, producer, director — and of course, a waiter.
In Hollywood, he launched his own production company which created several films that enjoyed international success and was an Assistant Director for the Margaret Cho stand-up show, Cho Revolution.
As an actor, his shining moment came in a co-star role on the CBS drama Cold Case, where he played a wimpy park ranger. He also appeared on Days of Our Lives and several commercials.
Jack graduated with honors at DePauw University and has been a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. He currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Ted Ma
Ted Ma is an international keynote speaker, author, and leadership strategist who works with leaders to increase their influence and impact. Unlike many leadership experts, Ted built an international sales team from scratch to over 6,000 independent agents, reaching the top 0.1% of over 300,000 sales reps. As an elder millennial, he has been coaching leaders for over 18 years. He believes that enhancing performance, morale, and loyalty begins with creating a culture of mentorship.
Ted was named one of the Top 100 keynote speakers of 2019 by Databird Business Journal and has been featured in publications including USA Today, Inc, CNBC, and the New York Times. He has shared the stage with speakers like John Maxwell, Jack Canfield, and Mel Robbins.
Waldo Waldman
Known as “The Wingman,” Lt Col Waldo Waldman, MBA, CSP, CPAE is a highly decorated combat fighter pilot with 65 missions in Iraq and Serbia. A Hall of Fame Speaker, business consultant and executive coach, he is the author of the New York Times bestseller Never Fly Solo. Waldo helps organizations build collaborative cultures of trust, courage and commitment in highly competitive, rapidly changing business environments. In addition to his time in the military, Waldo has real world corporate sales and management experience and is an expert on change management, peak performance, and resilience – having broken through a lifelong fear of heights and overcoming claustrophobia as a fighter pilot.
A key message in his inspirational and high energy “Never Fly Solo” signature keynote is that you can’t reach your highest potential alone. You need wingmen – trusted partners – to help you win when adversity strikes. His compelling stories and techniques on overcoming obstacles, performing under pressure, earning trust, and servant-based leadership are extremely relevant to diverse organizations who seek to create a “One Team, One Mission” performance-focused culture of trust and collaboration.
Waldo is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Never Fly Solo and an inductee into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame, a prestigious award that has been bestowed on less than 190 speakers worldwide. A graduate of the U.S Air Force Academy, he also holds an MBA with a focus on Organizational Behavior and is the founder of The Wingman Foundation whose mission is to build funds and awareness for veterans in need. He’s been featured on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Inc. Magazine, and The Harvard Business Review, and his global clients include American Express, Hewlett Packard, Verizon, GE, The Denver Broncos, Merck, Johnson & Johnson and dozens of national associations.