Amer Kaissi
Amer Kaissi
Amer Kaissi is Leadership Keynote Speaker and an-award winning Professor of Leadership. He is an executive coach that has worked with hundreds of leaders and teams all over the world. Amer is the author of five books, including “Humbitious: the power of low-ego, high-drive leadership.” His newest book is “The Positive Intent Mindset: Exceptional Leadership Through Trust & Accountability”.
He has been featured on the Harvard Business Review podcast and numerous other media outlets. He has spoken on leadership topics at more than 300 organizations, leadership conferences, corporate events & retreats. He lives in San Antonio with his wife and has two grown children in college.
Alana Hill
Alana Hill
Alana M. Hill, PMP, CSP, an international change leadership expert, inspires professionals to create inclusive, resilient, and competitive organizations. A passionate energy industry veteran, she paves the way for women leaders. Her experience as an engineer and project manager provides real-world insight helps teams excel, even in adversity.
An engaging and dynamic keynote speaker, Alana leaves a lasting impact at conferences, corporations, and colleges with high-energy, actionable content. Audiences love her stories and enthusiasm on stage. She is the author of “What’s Your Catalyst? The Power of Managed Change,” which guides readers to have greater influence and impact.
Will Baggett
Will Baggett
Will Baggett is an accomplished keynote speaker, bestselling author, award-winning events professional, and consultant whose work spans leadership development, personal branding, soft skills training, and performance excellence. Throughout his career, he has emerged as a compelling voice in professional growth and human connection, inspiring tens of thousands of professionals across industries and generations.
Will’s impact expanded significantly during his tenure with the College Football Playoff, where he served as Chief of Staff, helping produce world-class events including the Super Bowl, Final Four, Cotton Bowl, Peach Bowl and other premier sporting spectacles. In recognition of his exceptional communications and service, he was honored by the White House in 2020 — a milestone that highlighted his capacity to elevate organizational performance on a national stage. Alongside his event leadership work, Will began sharing his insights as an author and speaker. His first book, The Blueprint for a Successful Career, quickly gained national attention and was added to the curriculum at multiple accredited universities.
He has since delivered hundreds of keynote presentations nationwide, helping professionals sharpen their communication, leadership, and connection skills in dynamic workplaces. Baggett’s second book, Hues of Hope: A Colorful Journey Outside the Lines, was released in 2024. Will resides in Dallas, Texas, where he continues to consult with organizations, deliver keynotes, write, and support young professionals navigating the complexities of today’s workforce. His approach blends practical strategies with inspirational storytelling, making him a trusted partner for leaders, teams, and individuals seeking to elevate their influence and performance
Michelle Hooks
Michelle Hooks
Michelle Hooks is an educator, space-exploration project manager, and nationally sought-after speaker who brings rare, behind-the-scenes insight from NASA missions and real-world organizational leadership to audiences across the country. Her work translates lessons from high-stakes, mission-critical environments into actionable insights on leadership, outcome-focused collaboration, risk-aware decision-making, and creative problem-solving—driving results far beyond space exploration.
A former soughtafter speaker with NASA’s Speakers Bureau, Michelle spent nearly a decade at NASA supporting the International Space Station, one of the most complex multinational operations ever executed. As a Project Manager and Payload Developer, she worked alongside scientists, engineers, astronauts, and international partners to deliver outcomes in environments where operational excellence was nonnegotionable, failing forward was essential, and change was constant. Operating within technical complexity, Michelle played an active role in aligning teams, adapting in real time, and solving problems creatively to keep missions moving forward.
Before her work with the ISS, Michelle’s career was grounded in education, research and workforce development—supporting underserved students through programs like Upward Bound, teaching high school biology and astrobiology, and conducting research at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. These experiences inform her ability to connect with diverse audiences and address challenges such as imposter syndrome, confidence gaps, leadership/followership and contributing effectively within high performing teams. Michelle’s talks challenge leaders and teams to collaborate, take smart risks, and build strategic partnerships that drive meaningful, real-world impact.
Jason Schenker
Jason Schenker
Jason Schenker prepares leaders for the future. He is the president of Prestige Economics, Chairman of The Futurist Institute, and faculty at the Joint Special Operations University at USSOCOM.
Jason has given over 1,300 speeches and over 1,000 television interviews, including on CNBC, CNN, the BBC, and as a Guest Host on Bloomberg TV. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice.
Bloomberg News has ranked Jason the #1 forecaster in the world in 36 different categories for his forecasts of currencies, commodities, and macroeconomic indicators. Over 1.5 million learners have taken his LinkedIn Learning courses. You may have seen him as a frequent guest on CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and he is here with us today.
Jason is the author of 38 books, including 17 bestsellers like Cold War Two, The Future After AI, Jobs for Robots, Futureproof Supply Chain, and The Future of Finance is Now.
Chris Cullen
Chris Cullen
Chris is a global keynote speaker, 3x author (most notably I Get To), 2xIronman, and mental conditioning coach. Chris helps individuals andorganizations elevate performance with mindset training. His work isgrounded in a simple belief: Better Thoughts lead to Better Outcomes.
Chris brings a rare blend of elite corporate leadership, athletics, and real-world performance experience. He served as a team captain at MichiganState Univ., played professional baseball in the Pittsburgh Piratesorganization, and spent 11 years at Stryker Medical across marketing, sales,and sales leadership roles in the U.S. and Canada. During that time, hebecame the youngest manager in his division and helped drive more than$100 million in capital sales.
Chris has partnered with and been trusted by some of the world’s mostrespected organizations, including: GE Healthcare, Marriott, Qualtrics,Genentech, Jersey Mike’s, Stryker, USA Volleyball, Michigan State Univ.,and the Univ., of Georgia Athletics, among others. At the core of his work,Chris loves helping people change their mind and, in doing so, expand whatthey believe is possible.
Nick Morrison
Nick Morrison
Keynote Speaker Nick Morrison moves attendees to take action. Once a Professional Bull Rider, whose career ended at just 21 after a devastating injury, Nick has lived through challenges few can imagine. He endured over 40 concussions, a broken neck, and a traumatic brain injury that left him mute. Yet through relentless determination, he taught himself to speak again, one word at a time.
Most importantly – Nick does not just share his remarkable story – he also shares important take-aways that attendees can implement immediately in their own careers. Nick inspires Leaders to take their impact to the next level, and Teams to foster stronger connections and to work together like never before, driving peak performance in demanding work environments.
Attendees leave his keynotes equipped with the mindset to embrace change, overcome obstacles, and foster stronger collaboration. With his unique ability to blend humor from his career as a Nationally Touring Clean Comedian, Nick ensures every keynote is both impactful, fun, and memorable.
For sales conferences, leadership retreats, corporate meetings, or major conventions, Keynote Speaker Nick Morrison delivers an experience that drives measurable value. Inspire your people to reach new heights of resilience and determination. Book Nick Morrison for your event and empower your organization to turn challenges into opportunities for lasting success.
Glen Guyton
Glen Guyton
Glen Guyton equips organizations with future-focused talent strategies that close skills gaps and anticipate workforce disruptions. A Certified Speaking Professional with more than 20 years of leadership experience, Glen is known for turning complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
From his early years as a U.S. Air Force officer to his work leading national nonprofit organizations and guiding Fortune 500 companies, Glen has always been about one thing: helping people thrive. He has delivered 400+ hours of training and countless keynotes that leave leaders with tools they can use right away—whether that means boosting employee retention, navigating cultural change, or preparing teams for the future of work.
Audiences connect with Glen because he brings both sharp foresight, humor, and genuine warmth. His Texas roots, military discipline, and global perspective inform his practical and relatable style. Leaders describe his sessions as a mix of trusted mentorship and future-ready strategy—equal parts engaging stories and data-driven insights. Glen partners with executives, HR leaders, and associations to help them align people strategy with organizational vision. Whether he’s speaking about trust, technology, or transformation, Glen’s focus is simple: equip leaders to build resilient, engaged, and future-ready workplaces.
Alex Weber
Alex Weber
What would you achieve if you were Unstoppable? Award-Winning Speaker, Leader, and American Ninja Warrior, Alex Weber, gives you his Unstoppable System to overcome changes, challenges, and uncertainty to achieve the goals that matter most, for you and the people who need you!
Alex Weber is an acclaimed author, one of the youngest coaches to ever win US Lacrosse Coach of the Year (in his very first season), and the only person to ever host and compete on NBC’s Emmy-nominated American Ninja Warrior.
But Alex also knows what it feels like to hit challenges, self-doubt, uncertainty and failures — and how you can overcome them. Alex gives you his System to be a powerful leader, ignite positive culture, and accomplish your biggest goals in your career, your relationships, and your life!
Courtney Ramsey
Courtney Ramsey
With over 20+ years of experience in Learning and Development / Human Resources, Courtney Ramsey knows about helping others succeed! As a speaker, author, and consultant, she’s known for creating and facilitating programs that empower, motivate, and drive results.
Over the years, Courtney has helped companies like JCPenney, Toyota, Bayer, Red Cross, and Methodist Health save millions of dollars in engagement, turnover, and productivity.
She often works with leadership teams to help clarify their strategic path and facilitate conversations that matter. She’s the author of two books: Share Your Genius: 35 Tips to Create Training That Transforms and Quit Hitting Snooze: 37 Tips to Become a Better Leader.
Courtney received her MBA and BBA in Marketing from Texas A&M University. She holds her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development with the Association for Talent Development. She served as part of the adjunct faculty at the SMU Cox School of Business, and serves on the board of the National Speakers Association of North Texas as its Past President.
As a wife, mom, and frequent flyer, her idea of a good Friday night is Tex-Mex and a glass of wine while watching true crime in her PJs. (Dateline is her favorite!)