Communications & Relationship Expert Rachel DeAlto Communications & Relationship Expert Rachel DeAlto is a communication and relatability expert, media personality, and former attorney on a mission to help people tap into their most powerful resource—each other. With a Master’s in Psychology and a background in law, Rachel blends her academic knowledge with hands-on corporate and start-up experience to create a blueprint that enables leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams to build stronger, more meaningful connections—and in turn, achieve better outcomes. Rachel’s programs are highly interactive, customizable, and designed to create a ripple effect in all areas of participants’ lives. Her signature approach helps people better understand themselves, their relationships, and their influence on others. She has worked with a diverse range of industries across the globe—from Fortune 500 companies to startups, and from governments to nonprofits—delivering engaging content with her trademark humor and high energy. She is the author of relatable: How to Connect with Anyone, Anywhere (Even if It Scares You) (Simon & Schuster, 2021), and has appeared as an expert on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight and over 200 national media outlets. Rachel also maintains a strong social media presence, where she shares psychological insights and actionable takeaways on how to connect and communicate more effectively. Rachel’s speaking topics include leadership, emotional intelligence, the power of connection, and fearless authenticity. Her most recent TEDx talk, Being Authentic in a Filtered World , was featured on TED.com . TOPICS Keynote #1: The Relatable Leader: Create a Culture of Connection Keynote #2: Get Scary Good: How To Transform Fear into Success Through Connection, Communication, & Courage Keynote #3: Fearlessly Relatable: How to Build Relationships, Referrals, and Revenue with Confidence Keynote #4: Can You Relate?: Unlocking Your Emotional Intelligence for Strong Teams, Engaged Employees, and Better Everything BOOKS Relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You) September 2021 via Tiller Press, a Simon and Schuster imprint PAST CLIENTS Pure Romance glo AIM Conference Net@Work Heartland Credit Union CohnReznik UC Davis MediaSpark Trina Turk

Expected to die – now, teaching others how to truly live John O'Leary Expected to die – now, teaching others how to truly live John O’Leary was just nine years old in 1987 when a tragic accident changed his life forever. While experimenting with fire and gasoline, he created a massive explosion in his home, suffering burns on 100% of his body. Given only a 1% chance to survive, John’s incredible journey of survival began. John’s story first gained attention in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds , which was originally printed as a small family-run project in 2006. What started as 200 copies for friends and family has now sold over 70,000 copies, many through John’s speaking events. This book was the first step toward John embracing his miraculous recovery and using it as a platform to inspire others. Today, John speaks to nearly 75,000 people each year at more than 100 in-person and virtual events, reaching audiences across industries including sales, healthcare, business, safety, marketing, financial services, faith, education, and insurance. Known for his emotional storytelling, unexpected humor, and authenticity, John is consistently described as "the best speaker we've ever had." With nearly 100% of his engagements coming from referrals, his calendar is a testament to the impact of his message. A two-time #1 National Bestselling Author, John’s first book, ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life , has sold 250,000+ copies and been translated into 12 languages. His second book, IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy , published in May 2020, has been called the message we all need right now. John is also the host of the award-winning Live Inspired Podcast , which has garnered over 2.5 million downloads and features world-class guests like Brené Brown, Mitch Albom, and Shawn Achor. However, John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife, Beth, their four children, and his strong relationships with friends and family. TOPICS The Power of One: How One Attitude, One Action and One Person Can Change the World On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life NEW! In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Sense of Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy NEW! Pivoting Into Adversity: How to effectively navigate today’s unknowns + create tomorrow’s possibilities

President & Chief Experience Officer Frank Supovitz President & Chief Experience Officer Frank Supovitz has been at the helm of some of the world’s most prestigious and most widely viewed sports and entertainment events for more than 35 years. As the Senior Vice President of Events for the NFL from 2005 to 2014, he oversaw the management of events including the Super Bowl and the NFL Draft, among many other marquee events. Frank also led the NHL’s event team for 13 years, responsible for the NHL All-Star Weekend, Stanley Cup, and international competitions in Europe and Japan. He co-developed the NHL’s first outdoor stadium game with the Edmonton Oilers in 2003, the predecessor of the league’s highly-successful NHL Winter Classic. Supovitz founded Fast Traffic in 2014, an event management and consulting company with clients that have included the Indy 500, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Rugby League (Australia), and the South Street Seaport in New York City. Frank is an adjunct professor at Adelphi University and the author of five books, including What to Do When Things Go Wrong: A 5-Step Guide to Planning for and Surviving the Inevitable – and Coming Out Ahead (2019) and The Sports Event Management & Marketing Playbook, 3rd edition (2024). He received an honorary doctorate in Sports, Event, and Entertainment Management from Johnson & Wales University in 2003, and appeared as “The Boss” in the truTV series NFL Full Contact in 2010, as well as in a cameo role as himself in Ivan Reitman’s 2014 film Draft Day. TOPICS What To Do When Things Go Wrong: The 10 Mega-Truths of Crisis Management BOOKS What To Do When Things Go Wrong The Sports Event Management & Marketing Playbook, 3rd ed. PAST CLIENTS T.I.AA Payward, Inc. Liberty Mutual Time Warner Howard Hughes Corporation Pennybacker Capital Continuity Insights Management Conference C.I.O/C.I.S.O Perspectives Conference Vancouver Board of Trade BizBash Sports Summit Boston Celtics Pharmacy Guild of Australia

Business Author – Incredible Olympic Story – Award Winning Speaker! Ruben Gonzalez Business Author – Incredible Olympic Story – Award Winning Speaker! Ruben Gonzalez is an inspiring Four-Time Olympian and an internationally recognized expert on developing mental toughness and personal effectiveness. His journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the belief that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things. Ruben didn’t take up the sport of luge until he was 21, and just four years later, he was competing in the Winter Olympics. At the age of 47, he raced against 20-year-olds in the Vancouver Winter Olympics, proving that age is no barrier to achieving greatness. Ruben’s story is not just about athletic achievement; it’s about resilience, mindset, and the power of self-belief. He teaches the personal effectiveness system he used to succeed in both the Olympics and business, providing audiences with a clear framework for success that anyone can follow. Ruben has inspired audiences worldwide, demonstrating that the right mental attitude can help people push past their limitations and reach their full potential. As a sought-after motivational speaker, Ruben has shared the stage with legendary figures like Zig Ziglar, Denis Waitley, and Tom Hopkins, who have praised him as a leader of the new generation of personal development speakers. His storytelling brings his Olympic experiences to life, showing audiences how to live with passion, overcome challenges, and take bold actions toward their goals. Ruben’s message has been featured nationally on ABC, CBS, and NBC, and he has been recognized in prominent publications such as Time Magazine and the New York Times. His articles on peak performance are read worldwide, and his book, The Courage to Succeed , has earned endorsements from notable figures like Lou Holtz, Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Brian Tracy. Because of his remarkable story of overcoming challenges, Ruben was honored to carry the Olympic Torch at the Salt Lake City Olympics. His experiences, spanning four Olympic Games across four decades, resonate deeply with audiences, giving them the inspiration and self-belief they need to achieve their goals. Ruben’s keynote presentations are not only motivational but also practical, equipping attendees with the tools to achieve lasting success. His energy and dedication inspire individuals to make bold decisions, take action, and create long-term success for themselves and their organizations. Ruben’s story will change the way you think—and the way you live. TOPICS Becoming Unstoppable – Success Secrets from a Four-Time Olympian From Ordinary to Extraordinary How to be an Olympian in Business and in Life Velocity – How to Achieve Big Results FAST BOOKS The Courage to Succeed Becoming Unstoppable Success Secrets of a Four-Time Olympian PAST CLIENTS Xerox Chevrolet HP Million Dollars Round Table Allstate AstraZeneca Coca Cola Oracle Dell New York Life Novo Nordisk Deloitte

Former Professional Football Player Ed "Too Tall" Jones Former Professional Football Player It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how Ed “Too Tall” Jones got his nickname. Standing at a towering 6 feet 8 inches, the Jackson, Tennessee native was simply too tall for opposing linemen and quarterbacks to handle. Jones was a standout high school basketball player and was recruited to Tennessee State University, where he initially played basketball for two years. Fortunately for TSU—and eventually, the NFL—he made a life-changing decision to switch to football. His choice paid off, earning him All-American honors in both his junior and senior years. Jones gained national recognition in 1974 when the Dallas Cowboys selected him as the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. As a dominant defensive end, he spent 15 seasons with Dallas, setting a franchise record with 194 career starts before retiring at the end of the 1989 season. A key force in the Cowboys’ legendary “Doomsday Defense” of the 1970s, Jones consistently earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. He played in 20 playoff games and was selected for three consecutive Pro Bowls from 1981 to 1983, earning All-Pro honors in 1981 and 1982. His contributions helped propel the Cowboys to three Super Bowl appearances, winning Super Bowl XII in 1978 and solidifying their reputation as “America’s Team.” In 1979, Jones took a brief hiatus from football to pursue professional boxing, compiling a perfect 6-0 record before returning to the Cowboys just a year later. Beyond football, Jones has showcased his versatility in entertainment, appearing in films like Necessary Roughness and Squeeze Play, as well as guest-starring in popular TV shows such as Diff’rent Strokes and Married… with Children. He also has a passion for rhythm and blues music and enjoys hot yoga. Now retired, Jones continues to reside in Dallas, where his legacy as one of the greatest defensive players in Cowboys history remains firmly intact. PAST CLIENTS Panini Topps IMG

Unleash Civility to Unleash Trust! Diana Damron Unleash Civility to Unleash Trust! Diana Damron is a speaker, author, and coach dedicated to helping organizations eliminate workplace drama and toxic behavior. Having experienced firsthand the impact of a toxic environment, Diana is passionate about fostering civility and trust in the workplace, believing that by unleashing civility, organizations can unlock trust and create healthier, more productive environments. With a background as a television news anchor, Diana has engaged in thousands of conversations with a diverse range of individuals—from the famous and infamous to ordinary people with compelling stories. This experience, combined with her personal journey and professional training, gives Diana the unique ability to inspire, motivate, and drive meaningful change. Diana’s approach centers around “The 3 C’s”: Civility, Communication, and Character. She helps leaders and teams identify the toxic behaviors that undermine trust, cause stress, and generate fear in the workplace. Then, she provides actionable strategies to replace those behaviors with practices that cultivate trust, collaboration, and respect. In addition to her work in leadership and organizational culture, Diana has an eclectic range of experiences: Former National Television Model of the Year, where she made a memorable entrance by walking off the runway at the Waldorf Astoria directly into the laps of the audience. Produced a documentary on sharks, which included Diana swimming with sharks—the real thing, not the TV show! Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Auburn University, though her diploma states Summa Cum Laude. Sent copies of her book, Civility Unleashed, to both the Trump and Clinton campaigns during the 2016 presidential election—yes, they both received them. Rode in the refueling pod of a KC-135A for a CBS news report. Diana’s work is driven by a commitment to transforming organizational culture and empowering individuals to create environments built on trust and mutual respect. TOPICS The Fearless Formula for Trust BOOKS Civility Unleashed: Using Civility to Survive and Thrive in the Workplace The Civility Workbook: Your Personal Guide to Unleashing Civility in the Workplace PAST CLIENTS Glacier Bank Mann Mortgage Agency on Aging ImagineIF Library Park Side Federal Credit Union Glacier National Park Schellinger Construction Flathead Chapter of Montana Association of Certified Public Accountants Kalispell Regional Medical Center Child Bridge Montana Woman Foundation Crevier’s Academy of Cosmetology Arts Amore Salons and Spa

Leadership Keynote Speaker, retired Brigadier General, Author, and Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders Thomas A. Kolditz Leadership Keynote Speaker, retired Brigadier General, Author, and Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders Tom Kolditz is the founding Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. He designed and directed the core Leader Development Program at the Yale School of Management, served as the chairman of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at West Point, and was the founding director of the West Point Leadership Center. A highly experienced leader, Brigadier General (retired) Kolditz has more than 26 years of P&L-level supervisory experience, serving on four continents during his 34 years of military service. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and a member of the Academy of Management. He also serves as a senior advisor to the Future of Executive Development Forum. His most recent book, In Extremis Leadership: Leading as if Your Life Depended on It, is based on more than 175 interviews conducted on the ground in Iraq during combat operations. General Kolditz has been recognized as a leadership Thought Leader by the Leader to Leader Institute and as a Top Leader Development Professional by Leadership Excellence. He holds a BA from Vanderbilt University, three master’s degrees, and a Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Missouri. In 2009, he was appointed to the Council of Senior Advisors for the Future of Executive Development Forum. A skydiving instructor since 1980, General Kolditz also served as the senior instructor for the West Point Sport Parachute Team. He integrates his personal experiences as a soldier, skydiver, and scholar into the study and practice of leadership in extreme circumstances—in extremis leadership—and how such leadership principles can inform the practice of leading in more ordinary settings. General Kolditz has presented leadership content to more than 150 audiences across governmental, corporate, and social sectors worldwide. As a professor, he has led seminars or delivered lectures at Babson College, Wellesley College, Olin College, the University of Missouri, Columbia University, Duke University, Yale University, the Military Psychology Center of the Israel Defense Forces, Peking University, the Beijing International MBA Program, Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership, seven national and international service academies, and more than ten major metropolitan law enforcement, firefighting, and public service academies. He has appeared on ABC World News, ABC 20/20, Al Jazeera, MSNBC, CBS, NPR, Calgary Today, Morning Ireland, and has conducted interviews with The New York Times, the Associated Press, Time, Discovery, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Washington Post, La Razón , and more than a dozen national and international news agencies. General Kolditz holds numerous degrees, including a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Vanderbilt University, as well as master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Social Psychology, a Master of Military Arts and Science, and a Master’s in Strategic Studies.

Multi-Award Winning Mentalist Christophe Fox Multi-Award Winning Mentalist How do top companies keep their audiences engaged? Deloitte, JP Morgan, Boston Scientific, Wells Fargo, and Amazon all have the same answer. They hire Christophe Fox, the multi-award-winning mentalist, magician, and keynote speaker. He appears on CBS, Fox, ABC, TEDx, and MSNBC. Christophe has over one million followers on social media and has been featured in publications such as Modern Luxury Magazine and Yahoo News. He travels the world, inspiring and mystifying attendees at global sales meetings, award ceremonies, product launches, conferences, client appreciation events, off-sites, and similar events. Christophe would love to share his motivational story with your attendees through an amazing, interactive experience! At one point, he had paralyzing stage fright. Not only did he overcome that struggle, but he now speaks in front of Fortune 100 CEOs, celebrities, politicians, and other acclaimed figures. This journey has taught him invaluable lessons about how mindset can achieve the seemingly impossible. Christophe offers your organization a unique, fresh way to replace burnout with motivation. Your attendees will witness the impossible become possible during demonstrations of magic. It is a metaphor for Christophe overcoming a struggle that once seemed insurmountable. Everyone will understand the mindset that won the battle. At the same time, the audience will be totally blown away by powerful demonstrations of magic and mind-reading. When the interactive presentation ends, the benefits live on. Your attendees will talk about it for years after the presentation is over. They will be touched by the emotional story, motivated to push through obstacles, and entertained by some of the world's most bewildering demonstrations. Contact us for availability! TOPICS Master of Ceremonies Mentalist/Magician/Inspirational Entertainment Team Building Customer Service Peak Performance PAST CLIENTS Deloitte JP Morgan Boston Scientific Wells Fargo Amazon

Driving growth through innovation Robert B. Tucker Driving growth through innovation Robert B. Tucker is the president of The Innovation Resource and an internationally recognized leader in the field of innovation. Formerly an adjunct professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, Tucker has been a consultant and keynote speaker since 1986. His pioneering research, which involved interviewing over 50 leading innovators, was published in the book Winning the Innovation Game in 1986. Since then, he has continued to publish widely on the subject, including his international bestseller Managing the Future: 10 Driving Forces of Change for the New Century , which has been translated into 13 languages. In the newly revised edition of Driving Growth Through Innovation, Tucker outlines the emerging best practices of 23 innovation-leading companies. As one of the thought leaders in the growing Innovation Movement, Tucker is a frequent contributor to publications such as the Journal of Business Strategy, Strategy & Leadership , and Harvard Management Update . He has appeared on PBS, CBS News, and was a featured guest on the CNBC series The Business of Innovation. The Innovation Resource, based in Santa Barbara, California, is a consulting firm dedicated exclusively to helping companies improve both top- and bottom-line performance through systematic innovation. Tucker is a much-sought-after keynote speaker at conventions, company management meetings, and industry conferences. His clients include over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies, as well as organizations across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Australia. TOPICS Innovation is Everybody’s Business Driving Growth Through Innovation The Intelligent Talk Show Master Classes Thinking ahead of the Curve BOOKS Driving Growth Through Innovation Managing The Future Innovation is Everybody’s business Winning the innovation game

Dallas Cowboy All Time Great, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Relentless, Dominant, Legendary, a Force on the Field, and a Leader in Life Demarcus Ware Dallas Cowboy All Time Great, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Relentless, Dominant, Legendary, a Force on the Field, and a Leader in Life DeMarcus Ware, born on July 31, 1982, in Auburn, Alabama, is a former professional American football linebacker renowned for his exceptional career in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Troy University, where he earned recognition as the 2004 Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year. In the 2005 NFL Draft, Ware was selected 11th overall by the Dallas Cowboys, making him the first-ever first-round pick from Troy University. Throughout his nine seasons with the Cowboys (2005–2013), he became the franchise's all-time leader in quarterback sacks, amassing 117 sacks. Ware then joined the Denver Broncos (2014–2016), where he played a pivotal role in their Super Bowl 50 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Over his 12-season NFL career, Ware achieved numerous accolades, including: Nine Pro Bowl selections Four First-team All-Pro honors Two NFL sacks leader titles (2008, 2010) He concluded his career with 138.5 sacks, ranking among the top defensive players in NFL history. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport, Ware was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. Beyond football, Ware has engaged in various endeavors, including participating in the 27th season of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2018. TOPICS Football Leadership Perseverance Personal Growth BOOKS Contributor "NFL Dads Dedicated to Daughters," personal accounts about fatherhood and the importance of being a role models for your daughters.

All-American, Cowboy Legend, and Trailblazer - Defying Odds, Defining Greatness , First Vietnamese American All-Pro in the NFL, Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner Dat Nguyen All-American, Cowboy Legend, and Trailblazer - Defying Odds, Defining Greatness , First Vietnamese American All-Pro in the NFL, Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner (Born September 25, 1975) is a former football player, who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for Texas A&M University and earned All-American honors. He played professionally for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and became the first Vietnamese American to be drafted, play, and be recognized as an All-Pro in the NFL. In 2017, he was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Early Years Nguyen's family left South Vietnam during the fall of Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War, and he was born in a refugee center at Fort Chaffee in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He lived most of his childhood in the Gulf Coast town of Rockport, Texas. At Rockport-Fulton High School, Nguyen played middle linebacker and handled punting duties. Nguyen earned All-State honors as a punter. Nguyen was recruited and received scholarship offers from Michigan, UCLA, Notre Dame, Texas, and Florida. Nguyen eventually decided to play closer to home and chose Texas A&M University. College Career Nguyen attended Texas A&M University, where he played for the Texas A&M Aggies football team from 1995 to 1998. He battled the perception that he was too small to play linebacker for as long as he was involved in the game, despite his muscular 5'11", 238-pound frame. Proving critics wrong at an early stage, he finished his college career as the Aggies' career record holder with 51 consecutive starts, 517 career tackles, and a 10.7 tackles-per-game average. His 517 career tackles are a Texas A&M record. He is the only Aggie to ever lead the school in tackles for four consecutive years. It is widely acknowledged that Nguyen was the undisputed on-field leader of the famous "Wrecking Crew" defense, as well as being its most famous and decorated player. In 1995, he was named Southwest Conference Defensive Newcomer of the Year. From 1996 to 1998, he earned first-team All-Big 12 honors three consecutive times. In 1997, he was named Aggies MVP. In 1998, he was named a consensus All-American by every awarding publication, won the Bednarik Award for College Defensive Player of the Year, and the Lombardi Award for Outstanding College Lineman. Nguyen was also selected as a finalist for the Butkus Award, eventually becoming first runner-up. Nguyen missed winning the Butkus Award by a single vote out of more than 45 votes cast. It remains to date the closest vote in Butkus Award history. He was named Defensive Player of the Game for the 1998 Cotton Bowl after recording a bowl-record 12 tackles, including three tackles for a loss, and an interception, which he lateraled to a teammate for a touchdown. The Dallas Morning News named him Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year in 1998, and he earned Defensive Player of the Year honors in the Big 12 Conference. He also won the Jack Lambert Award in 1998. That same year, Texas A&M won the Big 12 championship game against Kansas State which is to date their last conference title. In 2005, he was named to the Big 12 Conference's 10th Anniversary Team. In 2010, he was voted on to the AP All-Time Big 12 Team tying with former University of Texas player Derrick Johnson for most votes at linebacker (19 out of 20.) Nguyen is generally acknowledged as the best defensive player in Texas A&M football history and one of the greatest defensive players of all time in the history of the Big 12 Conference. In 2004, Nguyen was inducted in the Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame. In April 2007, Nguyen was also inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the AT&T Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame. On January 9, 2017, the National Football Foundation announced Nguyen was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, an impressive class that included Peyton Manning, Adrian N. Peterson, Marshall Faulk, Steve Spurrier, and Brian Urlacher. Professional Career - Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys drafted Nguyen in the third round (85th overall) of the 1999 NFL draft, after his status dropped because he was considered small and slow for an NFL linebacker. Nguyen made an impact with the Cowboys from the beginning, leading the team in special team’s tackles (18) as a rookie and becoming the Cowboys' starting middle linebacker in his second season, after Randall Godfrey left via free agency. In 2000, he played 10 games (five starts) and registered 64 tackles, after missing six contests with a sprained knee and losing his starting job to Barron Wortham. The next year, he completed his first full season as a starter and finished with a team-leading 172 tackles. In 2002, while playing against the Houston Texans in the season opener, he suffered a broken wrist that forced him to miss the next eight games. Despite the serious injury, he finished the Texans game with a team-high 11 tackles (one for a loss) and one sack. When head coach Bill Parcells arrived in 2003, he was critical of the linebackers in the Cowboys roster, joking publicly: "If this were the circus, we could fit them all into one of those Volkswagens that 10 clowns climb out of." The next season, he would pay Nguyen a compliment when he said: "He's a football playing dude, that guy. ... You bet he could have played for any of my teams". In 2003, with Nguyen leading the team in tackles, the Cowboys were the second-most effective defense in the NFL and he was selected second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press. In 2004, Parcells implemented his preferred 3–4 defense and Nguyen repeated as the team's leading tackler, but the additional hits he received in this scheme started to affect his health. In 2005, he started the first four games before suffering a neck injury that sidelined him for three games. He returned as a nickel linebacker and played in four more games, before being placed on the injured reserve list on November 28, after the Thanksgiving Day overtime loss against the Denver Broncos. He finished the season with 31 tackles and one sack in eight appearances. Nguyen officially retired from the NFL on March 3, 2006, after a neck injury and knee problems, which hindered his performance, failed to improve. He led the team in tackles three times, in 2001, 2003, and 2004, and amassed 516 tackles in seven seasons, despite missing half of two separate seasons to injury. For his NFL career, he was named to the 2013 class of Texas Gridiron Legends. Coaching Career - Dallas Cowboys In February 2007, Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips announced the hiring of Nguyen as assistant linebackers coach and defensive quality control coach. Along with Phillips' son Wes, Nguyen was the first assistant hired under Phillips. Nguyen left the Cowboys on January 27, 2010. Coaching Career - Texas A&M Nguyen was named the inside linebackers coach at Texas A&M University on February 12, 2010. In Nguyen's first year as the A&M inside linebackers coach, the Aggies went 9–3 in the regular season with wins over nationally ranked Oklahoma and Nebraska, as well as wins over Texas and Texas Tech. This marked the first time in school history that A&M had beaten all four of those teams in a single season. The resurgence of the Texas A&M defense to its former glory as the "Wrecking Crew" and particularly the outstanding play of the linebacker corps has been cited as a major reason for the team's 2010 season success. Nguyen helped cement linebacker Von Miller's status in Texas A&M history by coaching him in the 2010 season, which led to Miller being awarded the 2010 Butkus Award. At the conclusion of the 2011 season, Nguyen retired from coaching at Texas A&M. Personal life Nguyen married his college sweetheart, Becky, and they have three daughters and twin boys. In May 2004, Nguyen was awarded a Golden Torch Award at the Vietnamese American National Gala in Washington, D.C. He was also featured in HBO's Hard Knocks. In 2012, he became cohost with Jason Minnix of an afternoon sports talk program on ESPN in San Antonio. In March 2016, Nguyen accepted an opportunity to become an Owner/Operator of a Chick Fil-A franchise located at Montgomery Plaza in Fort Worth, Texas. TOPICS Sports Overcoming Adversity & Resilience Leadership & Teamwork Cultural Diversity & Inclusion Personal Development & Success BOOKS Dat: Tackling Life and the NFL 100 Things Texas A&M Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die – Co-Author

Cybersecurity Speaker, Tech Futurist, Author, Former FBI Operative, Inspiration for *Breach* Eric O'Neill Cybersecurity Speaker, Tech Futurist, Author, Former FBI Operative, Inspiration for *Breach* Eric O'Neill is a highly regarded author, attorney, security consultant, and motivational speaker. In 2001, he played a pivotal role in capturing Robert Hanssen, one of the most notorious spies in U.S. history. Hanssen, a 25-year veteran of the FBI, was responsible for the greatest security breach in American intelligence. The dramatic story of his capture is the inspiration for the critically acclaimed thriller Breach , in which Ryan Philippe portrays O'Neill. Eric began his career with the FBI as a "Ghost"—an undercover operative tasked with surveilling foreign, national, and domestic terrorists and spies. During the Hanssen investigation, he worked directly within the FBI’s Information Assurance Division, which was responsible for safeguarding classified intelligence. His work with the division was critical in exposing Hanssen's espionage activities. Today, Eric is the founder of The Georgetown Group, a leading investigative and security consultancy based in Washington, D.C. He also serves as the National Security Strategist for Carbon Black, a top provider of next-generation endpoint protection. In addition to his consulting work, Eric is the author of Gray Day, a gripping account of how he helped expose Robert Hanssen, the first Russian cyber spy in the U.S. government. Eric is also a sought-after motivational speaker, known for blending his real-life experiences with practical, actionable insights. His presentations resonate with audiences from a wide range of industries, providing them with valuable lessons on security, integrity, and perseverance.

Maximizing performance, maximizing impact one soul at a time Sardek P. Love Maximizing performance, maximizing impact one soul at a time Creating heroes out of those who lead, train, and speak for a living – that’s the impact audiences around the world experience after attending an event with the man affectionately known as “Dr. Love.” Few people create the types of thought-provoking and highly engaging experiences that Sardek Love is internationally known for. As a highly sought-after speaker at conferences and corporate events, attendees of his Impact Advantage series of speaking events and training programs are guaranteed to enjoy Sardek’s famous Edutainment approach. Every participant experiences a transformation with Sardek because he ensures everyone leaves “better than they were yesterday.” As Chief Executive Officer of Sardek Love International, Sardek has worked in 32 countries, inspiring, developing, and educating managers at Fortune 100 companies, high-tech organizations, local, state, and federal government agencies, and global brands on how to become more effective leaders in their workplaces. From working in West Siberia during the most frigid of winter temperatures to getting lost in the Libyan desert in the scorching summer heat, and from traveling to the lush and remote jungles of Indonesia to revitalizing a workforce in war-torn villages of West Africa, his real-world experiences form the foundation of his captivating stories that bring his sessions to life. Sardek has a long-standing history of thought leadership and talent development at all levels. He is a former president of the Virginia Tech College of Human Sciences Alumni Association. In 2003, as a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) National Advisors for Chapters, Sardek was awarded the Staff Partnership Award by Tony Bingham, ATD’s CEO. In 2018, he was recognized by ATD as one of the top 25 global thought leaders in Talent Development, where he spoke at the ATD International Conference and Exposition. A regularly cited expert in leadership, training, and peak performance, Sardek currently serves as a member of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Graduate Instructional Systems Development Board. TOPICS The Impact Advantage! Facilitating with Impact! Leading with Impact! The 4 Secrets of Training for Maximum Business Impact Master Influencer: 5 Powerful Secrets of Exceptionally Persuasive Leaders (can also substitute “People” for “Leaders”) BrandTastic! 5 Powerful Strategies to Attract, Connect, and Convert Prospects Into Customers BOOKS Speak for a Living Second Edition PAST CLIENTS Association for Talent Development Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency DACUM (Kuwait) Jamaica Customer Service Association OrangeTheory Fitness Omantel (Oman) Project Management Institute (SW Virginia Chapter) Training Magazine U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Senate University of Maryland Baltimore County University of Maryland Faculty Physicians Inc. Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (Kuwait)

Engineer. Former Division I Athlete. Twin. Speaker on Resilience, Performance & the Why Not Me? Mindset. Lauren Lasceski Engineer. Former Division I Athlete. Twin. Speaker on Resilience, Performance & the Why Not Me? Mindset. Lauren Lasceski’s story begins with the odds stacked against her, before she ever took her first breath. Lauren and her twin sister were diagnosed in utero with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), a rare and life-threatening pregnancy complication with devastating outcomes if left untreated. Doctors gave them only a 6% chance of survival, with little expectation that both girls would survive, let alone live healthy, able-bodied lives. But they did. That beginning shaped everything. Growing up with the awareness that her life started as a fight for survival gave Lauren an uncommon perspective on resilience, gratitude, and possibility. It became the foundation for the mindset she now shares with audiences: that challenge does not have to define your limitations—it can become the reason you rise. Today, Lauren brings that message to stages through a rare combination of powerful storytelling, elite athletic experience, and real-world performance under pressure. A former Division I cross country and track athlete, Lauren competed at the highest collegiate level while balancing academic excellence and leadership. She was recognized as MAC Athlete of the Week, earned four Scholar-Athlete honors, and was named a multi-time Academic All-American and Academic All-MAC, demonstrating sustained excellence both in competition and in the classroom. Years of competing in high-pressure environments taught Lauren how to navigate uncertainty, setbacks, discipline, and the mental demands of performance when outcomes are never guaranteed. That drive extended beyond athletics. Lauren is now an engineer with her master's degree, bringing the same discipline, analytical thinking, and resilience into her professional career. Her journey, from surviving a 6% chance at life, to Division I athlete, to engineer, to speaker, gives her a perspective that is both deeply personal and broadly applicable across leadership, performance, mindset, and growth. Whether speaking to corporate teams, student-athletes, leadership groups, women in STEM, organizations navigating change, or beyond, Lauren challenges audiences to rethink adversity, redefine possibility, and step toward the life they want with courage. Her message is rooted in one question: Why not me? Why not go after the opportunity?Why not rise after the setback?Why not believe something bigger is possible—even when the odds say otherwise? Lauren’s talks leave audiences energized, challenged, and equipped with practical tools to build confidence, embrace pressure, and perform with purpose. She doesn’t speak about resilience as a theory. She speaks about what it looks like to live it. TOPICS Why Not Me? An inspirational keynote on resilience, belief, and becoming Lauren’s signature keynote explores what happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and choose to believe you belong in the room, in the opportunity, and in the life you’re working toward. Rooted in her story of surviving Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome alongside her twin sister, competing as a Division I athlete, and building a career as an engineer, Lauren challenges audiences to rethink adversity—not as proof they can’t, but as part of the reason they can. This keynote is about courage, perspective, and asking the question that can change everything: Why not me? Ideal for: conferences, leadership events, women’s events, student audiences, and general keynote sessions. The Engineering of Resilience Building strength under pressure—in performance, leadership, and life What does resilience actually look like when pressure is real? Blending her background as an engineer and former Division I athlete, Lauren breaks down resilience as something we build—through challenge, repetition, failure, recovery, and choice. This keynote connects performance psychology with real-life application, showing audiences how resilience can be developed like any other skill. Ideal for: engineering organizations, STEM conferences, women in STEM, corporate leadership teams, and high-performance workplaces. The Physics of Fear Understanding fear, pressure, and how to move anyway Fear has weight. Pressure has momentum. Doubt has force. In this keynote, Lauren explores the internal mechanics of fear—how it shows up in the body, influences decision-making, and often stands between us and growth. Drawing from athletics, engineering, and personal experience, she offers a practical framework for moving through fear instead of waiting for it to disappear. Ideal for: leadership development, performance-focused teams, student-athletes, and organizations navigating change. The Bubble Athlete What fighting for the last spot teaches us about identity, pressure, and performance Not everyone competes from certainty. Lauren shares what it was like living on the edge of qualification—fighting for roster spots, racing under pressure, and constantly navigating the space between making it and missing it. This keynote speaks to anyone who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or stuck between “almost” and “not yet.” It’s about performance, identity, resilience, and learning how to keep showing up when nothing feels guaranteed. Ideal for: athletic departments, student-athletes, coaches, and performance-centered audiences. The Depression You Don’t See Emotional honesty, invisible struggle, and the courage to be human Some of the hardest battles don’t look visible from the outside. This keynote creates space for a more honest conversation around mental wellness, identity, internal pressure, and what it means to carry struggle while still appearing successful. Lauren speaks openly about the tension between achievement and emotional wellbeing, helping audiences feel seen while reducing stigma around invisible struggle. Ideal for: wellness conferences, universities, young professional groups, women’s events, and mental health initiatives. Redefining Strong A leadership keynote on vulnerability, resilience, and what strength really looks like Strength is often misunderstood as pushing through, holding it together, or never breaking. Lauren challenges that definition. This keynote reframes strength as self-awareness, adaptability, emotional honesty, and the willingness to continue forward—especially when things feel uncertain. A powerful talk on human-centered leadership and leading with both resilience and authenticity. Ideal for: leadership conferences, women’s leadership, corporate teams, and culture-focused organizations. The Space Between A keynote on becoming—through persistence, perspective, and forward motion Hope starts the movement. Determination sustains it. Momentum changes everything. This keynote explores what it means to keep becoming—through setbacks, uncertainty, pressure, and reinvention. Lauren shares reflections on resilience, discipline, identity, and the quiet work of continuing to move forward, even before the outcome is clear. This is a keynote about growth, possibility, and the power of staying in motion. Ideal for: opening or closing conference keynotes, leadership retreats, student audiences, and inspirational events.

NFL Legend, record-setter, quarterback icon, redefining the art of the pass Dan Marino NFL Legend, record-setter, quarterback icon, redefining the art of the pass A first-round draft pick by the Miami Dolphins in 1983, Marino became an instant NFL sensation, setting the standard for quarterback excellence. He became the only rookie quarterback ever to be selected to the Pro Bowl (1983) and was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in his second season (1984). The nine-time Pro Bowler (1983-87, 1991-92, 1994-95) played in 18 playoff games and led the Dolphins to the Super Bowl in 1985 against San Francisco. Dan won the Dolphins' MVP Award 12 times, and the team has since named the award after him. In the 1984 season alone, he completed an incredible 48 touchdown passes and had the most prolific season by a passer in NFL history, with 5,084 yards. Upon retirement, Dan held 25 NFL regular-season quarterback records and was tied for five others, quarterbacked Miami for 17 years, and positioned the Dolphins as perennial championship contenders throughout his career. One of three players ever to do so, he twice won the Dolphins' Community Service Award (1996 and 1998) and was named the NFL Man of the Year in 1998. Dan was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August 2005 and in 2010 he was ranked number 25 on the NFL's Top 100 Greatest Players list. Dan Marino continued to stay close to the game and joined CBS Sports as a studio analyst for the CBS Television Network's NFL pre-game show, THE NFL TODAY for 12 years. Along with CBS Dan has developed equity partnerships in numerous business ventures including Nutrisystem, 3Cinteractive, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Modernizing Medicine, and Universal Insurance to name a few. Dan currently is an Executive Advisor to the Owner and CEO of the Miami Dolphins. Dan attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played football and earned a degree in communications. In 2008, he received an honorary doctorate degree in broadcast journalism from his Alma Mater. Inspired by experiences in raising his second son, Michael who has autism, Dan and his wife Claire became one of the first families to advocate for children with autism. Founding The Dan Marino Foundation in 1992, they have raised over $72 million to provide services and fund first of their kind initiatives including the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center, the Marino Autism Research Institute, the DMF Jobs Development Program, and the Marino College. The Marino Campus provides an inclusive, supportive and welcoming atmosphere where young adults can experience success, learn vital life skills, and most importantly, gain independence. Born September 15, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Marino and his wife Claire, parents of 6 children, now live in South Florida. TOPICS Leadership & Teamwork Overcoming Adversity Legacy & Peak Performance Life After Football PAST CLIENTS The Wingman Group Compass Media WalkMe Corporation Salvation Army El Paso American Utilities Service Association (AUSA) Bill Shaffer Anniversary Dinner Circle K Crowne Dallas Area Compliance Association Heinrich Marketing KTVT CBS KPEJ Fox 24 Land Title Association of Arizona Shermco The Widow’s Journey River Spirit Casino Special Olympics

Six-Time Emmy-Winning Comedian | TV Host | Business Author | Relevance + Customer Experience Expert Ross Shafer Six-Time Emmy-Winning Comedian | TV Host | Business Author | Relevance + Customer Experience Expert Ross Shafer is a six-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, network TV host, keynote speaker, and business author who has rescued 23 companies from bankruptcy and worked with more than 3,000corporate clients worldwide. On TV, Ross became a household name as host of The Match Game (ABC), The Late Show (FOX), and Almost Live! (NBC). His comedy roots and quick wit make him a trusted emcee and entertainer for Fortune 500 events, where he blends humor with business strategies that drive change. As an author, Ross has written 10 best-selling books, including Nobody Moved Your Cheese, Customer Empathy, No More Customer Friction, and RATTLED. His WOW vs. POW method has revolutionized customer loyalty by showing that eliminating frustrations is more powerful than flashy perks. Ross’s influence extends to Apple, Microsoft, Hilton, Toyota, FedEx, Adobe, Charles Schwab, and United Airlines. In 2025, he joined Joel McHale and Jaylen Brown to honor his longtime friend Bill Nye at Nye’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony—a full-circle moment, since Ross coined the name “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” Whether delivering a funny and unforgettable keynote, hosting your event, or writing game-changing business insights, Ross Shafer helps organizations stay relevant, build loyalty, and thrive through change. TOPICS THE RELEVANT CULTURE: HOW WILL HUMANITY CO-EXIST WITH AI? HOW TO TELL STORIES THAT SELL YOUR BRAND AND HUMANIZE YOUR SALES STORIES WOW-ING CUSTOMERS DOESN’T GUARANTEE LOYALTY BOOKS Are You Relevant? Nobody Moved Your Cheese Customer Empathy No More Customer Friction Absolutely Necessary Behave Like A Start-up Success Is On You Grab More Market Share Customer Shouts Back Cook Like a Stud RATTLED PAST CLIENTS Apple Adobe Microsoft Allstate Insurance Geico Insurance Blue Cross/Blue Shield Hyundai/Kia Ford Motor Co. Toyota Motor Sales Purdue University Ohio State University University of Washington Pfizer Berkshire Hathaway Century 21 Real Estate Honeywell General Electric Johns Manville Boeing Jack in the Box Burger King Precor Fitness Orange Theory Verizon Motorola Sprint Chevron Conoco/Phillips Arbonne Amway

America's Sale Coach Marc Wayshack America's Sale Coach Marc Wayshak, author of Game Plan Selling: The Definitive Rulebook for Closing the Sale in the 21st Century and Breaking All Barriers: Insider Secrets to a Limitless Life , combines his extensive experience, research, and years of training organizations with his deep understanding of sports achievement as an All-American athlete. This unique combination has enabled him to create a revolutionary system for salespeople, entrepreneurs, and companies. While studying for his undergraduate degree at Harvard University, Marc suddenly lost all of his college savings in a stock market crash. Faced with the need to contribute to his college expenses, Marc started a small marketing company. What he didn’t realize at the time was that he would need to sell his services in order to survive. This challenge set the stage for his journey into the world of sales. Marc quickly learned the ropes of sales through the inevitable ups and downs, making tens of thousands of cold calls each year, learning how to speak to sell, ask for introductions, and master the essential behaviors needed for success. Initially, he struggled, but over the next few years, he began to discover what worked and what didn’t. He eventually found powerful mentors who taught him to view sales from a completely different angle. Under their guidance, Marc began experimenting with his own techniques, which later evolved into the Game Plan Selling System . With his newfound sales knowledge, Marc was able to create exponential growth for his marketing business, which quickly became one of the fastest-growing event marketing companies in New England. His clients included major companies like Subway Sandwich Shops, ExxonMobil, and Getty Oil. At the same time, Marc served as Captain of the Harvard Rugby team and was selected as an All-American. After selling his business at just 23 years old, Marc transitioned to teaching sales to organizations of all sizes. Today, Marc Wayshak is recognized as America’s Sales Coach for Game Plan Selling . Through his writing, training, and coaching, he travels the world, helping organizations and entrepreneurs transform their sales strategies. Marc holds a Master’s degree from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University. TOPICS Championship Selling in the New Economy Breaking All Barriers! How to Double Sales in the New Economy BOOKS Game Plan Selling: The Definitive Rulebook for Closing the Sale in the 21st Century Breaking All Barriers: Insider Secrets to a Limitless Life PAST CLIENTS Bayer Pharmaceuticals Maui Jim / Zeal Optical iParty Interim Healthcare ACI Payments Systems Worldwide Panera Bread Cherry Creek Mortgage Company Soundbite Communications Marketing Agencies Association Worldwide Explorica Student Travels Copier Dealers Association National Long-Term Care Network

U.S. Marine & Combat Leader Intelligence, Space & Cyber expert Scott H. Stalker U.S. Marine & Combat Leader Intelligence, Space & Cyber expert Scott Stalker retired from the United States Marine Corps in August 2023 after serving 31 years of active duty. He is currently the Founder and CEO of S2 – Stalker Solutions LLC and serves as a Senior Consultant & Executive Advisor to multiple corporations. In addition to his business ventures, Scott is a board member for four companies and non-profits and is a sought-after Keynote Speaker for high-profile events within the Federal Government, Intelligence Community, and National Security sectors. During his military career, Scott held several senior leadership roles, including Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the Defense Intelligence Agency, United States Cyber Command, National Security Agency, and his final assignment with United States Space Command. He also served as Intelligence Chief for Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command and Marine Corps Forces Cyber Command. His combat deployments include operations in Mogadishu, Somalia, four tours in Iraq, and six site visits to Afghanistan. Additionally, Scott deployed to Okinawa, Japan, supported a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation in Tirana, Albania, and completed multiple deployments to Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia as an Assistant Team Leader for the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command. Scott lives with his wife, Malerie, a Gold Star Sister (SPC Joseph Briseno, U.S. Army), and their three daughters.

NBC Sports’ Olympic Games Commentator, voice of Motorsports in the US “Success in Seconds” Leigh Diffey, Olympics & Sports Broadcaster NBC Sports’ Olympic Games Commentator, voice of Motorsports in the US “Success in Seconds” Leigh Diffey is one of the most versatile and instantly recognizable voices in sports broadcasting, known for his dynamic presence and ability to narrate the world’s most iconic sporting moments. From the Paris Olympics to the Indianapolis 500, Leigh Diffey has been at the forefront of some of the biggest events in sports, amplifying the achievements of the world’s greatest athletes. His career spans the globe, where he has built a reputation for capturing the intensity, drama, and excitement of elite competitions. In his keynote, Success in Seconds, Leigh draws from his extensive experience in the fast-paced world of network television and elite sports to deliver a powerful message on the art of preparation, decision-making, and flawless execution—skills that are just as crucial in the corporate world as they are on the world stage. Leigh’s mission is simple: to show organizations that long-term goals, whether planned over weeks, months, or years, can be realized in mere seconds—provided they’ve laid the right foundation. Just as athletes are judged by their performance in split-second moments, corporations are evaluated by their operational excellence and results in a highly competitive marketplace. In his keynote, Leigh distills the wisdom he has gained from witnessing both triumphant and challenging moments in sports—from the sheer intensity of a 200-mph crash to the electrifying nine seconds of a 100-meter sprint. He shares three core principles that resonate deeply in the corporate world: Visualizing and Attaining Success: The power of setting clear goals and cultivating the mindset needed to achieve them. Goal-Oriented Patience and Execution: The importance of strategic, deliberate action over time, and how it leads to long-term results. Decision-Making Acumen and Reactionary Flexibility: The ability to make quick, effective decisions and adapt when the unexpected occurs. With Leigh Diffey’s Success in Seconds, your organization won’t just learn about success—they’ll gain the tools to achieve it, in seconds. TOPICS Keynote Pitch: Success in Seconds Sports Leadership Motivation Goal Setting Team Building Media Business PAST CLIENTS Delta Airlines Rolex Watch USA Coca-Cola Penske Corporation Hisense Dorilton Capital BMW Mercedes-Benz Fleet Cost & Care

Super Bowl Champion and Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII, NFL '80s All-Decade Team, Cowboys Ring of Honor, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Rancher and Dog Enthusiast Randy White Super Bowl Champion and Co-MVP of Super Bowl XII, NFL '80s All-Decade Team, Cowboys Ring of Honor, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Rancher and Dog Enthusiast At 6-4, 265 pounds and one of the strongest (bench presses 501 pounds) and toughest (111 career sacks) defensive tackles ever to play the game, Randy White was dubbed “Manster- part-man and part-monster” by teammate Charlie Waters. Opposing quarterbacks who unsuccessfully scrambled to avoid his reckless abandon, were quick to understand why. During Randy’s 14-year tenure with the World Champion Dallas Cowboys, he was selected All Pro 8 times, was a Pro Bowl selection 9 times and played in 3 Super Bowls. After his outstanding performance in Super Bowl XII, he was selected as a Super Bowl MVP. In 1994, his first year of eligibility, Randy received the ultimate honor, selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A few other pro football honors include The Ed Block Courage Award, Dallas Cowboy All-Time Team, Interior Lineman of the Year, Field Scovell Award, Defensive Lineman of the Year (2 times) and Defensive Player of the Year. At the University of Maryland, he was a Consensus All-America and received both the Vince Lombardi Award and the coveted defensive version of the Heisman, The Outland Trophy. Post football, Randy appeared in the feature film Necessary Roughness and national tv commercials for such brands as Dicks Sporting Goods, Under Armour, PC Matic and Tide. He co-hosted CBS-11 Dallas Cowboys pre-game show for 14 years. His hobbies include Martial Arts and making custom knives. He and wife Susan reside on a ranch in Texas. TOPICS Pro athlete/Sports Dedication and Hard Work Teamwork and Leadership Overcoming Challenges PAST CLIENTS Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Panini Indeed SAP AT&T Services Main Event Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) Overhead Door Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit North Texas Residential HVAC & Supply (TRANE) Chandler Signs Amway Yellow Entertainment Intersport Angus Measurement Boys & Girls Club Billy T. Cattan Recovery Center Midwestern State University

How To Grow Business With People Not Like You Kelly McDonald How To Grow Business With People Not Like You Kelly McDonald is recognized as one of the nation's leading experts in diversity & inclusion, leadership, marketing, customer experience, and consumer trends. She is the founder of McDonald Marketing, an agency that has been named one of the Top Ad Agencies in the U.S. by Advertising Age and ranked among the fastest-growing independent companies by Inc. Magazine. Kelly's diverse client list includes globally recognized brands such as Toyota, Chubb, NASA, Kimberly-Clark, Nike, Harley-Davidson, Miller-Coors, and Sherwin-Williams. A highly sought-after speaker, Kelly was named one of the “10 Most Booked Speakers in the U.S.” and ranked #1 on Successful Meetings Magazine's list of “25 Hot Speakers. ” She has been featured in CNBC, Forbes, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Fast Company, and CNNMoney.com , among other media outlets. An accomplished author, Kelly has written four bestselling books on diversity & inclusion, marketing, customer experience, and leadership. Her latest book, “It’s Time to Talk about Race at Work: Every Leader’s Guide to Making Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” , debuted as the #1 Bestselling Business Book in the U.S. Based in Denver, Kelly enjoys boxing (yes, boxing, not kickboxing) and shopping for high heels when she's not on the road speaking. TOPICS How to Work With & Lead People Not Like You It’s Time to Talk About Race at Work How to Wow, Work With & Win Customers NOW Crafting the Customer Experience for People Not Like You How To Market To People Not Like You BOOKS Crafting the Customer Experience for People Not Like You How To Market To People Not Like You How to Work With & Lead People Not Like You It’s Time to Talk about Race at Work PAST CLIENTS Siemens State Farm Insurance AgFirst Farm Credit Bank Baxter Healthcare True Value Principal Financial Group Harley Davidson Independent Insurance Agents of America Destination Marketing Association International National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Franchise Update Inc. Automotive Specialty Products Alliance

Simplify. Innovate. Collaborate Lisa Bodell Simplify. Innovate. Collaborate FutureThink CEO Lisa Bodell ranks among the Top 50 Speakers Worldwide and is the bestselling author of Kill the Company and Why Simple Wins . She’s a global expert on simplification and innovation, who inspires audiences to stop their old ways of working so they can do more work that truly matters. A thought leader and serial entrepreneur, Bodell’s transformational message has inspired executives at top-ranked organizations such as Google, Novartis, Citigroup, LinkedIn, and CVS/Aetna. Her provocative yet practical approach enables leaders and their teams to eliminate the unnecessary complexity and time-sucks that hold them back and make simplicity their competitive advantage. Bodell is a monthly contributor to Forbes and has frequently appeared in Fast Company, WIRED, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review , and more. She’s been featured in many major books such as Warren Berger’s A More Beautiful Question, Adam Grant’s Originals, and After Shock, the 50-year celebration of futurist Alvin Toffler’s Future Shock. Bodell has taught at both American University and Fordham University, and has a TED Talk on the topic of simplification. She’s served on the board of advisors of several organizations, including the Global Agenda Council for the World Economic Forum, the United States National Security Agency, the Association of Professional Futurists, and the Novartis board of Culture, Diversity & Inclusion. TOPICS Unleash Innovation Killing Complexity The Great Reset Curiosity As Your Next Competitive Advantage BOOKS Kill the Company and Why Simple Wins PAST CLIENTS Delta Airlines Accenture Google Deloitte Kraft Merck Dell Fidelity AllState AT&T Adobe NYSE Euronet

Entrepreneur/ Bestselling Author / TV Host Troy Hazard Entrepreneur/ Bestselling Author / TV Host Troy Hazard is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with over two decades of business experience, having founded and nurtured eleven successful businesses across diverse industries. From a recording studio and advertising agency to a real estate brokerage and franchise consulting firm, his business ventures have spanned a wide range of sectors, demonstrating his versatility and ability to thrive in various environments. Over the past 20 years, Troy has also consulted for countless highly successful companies, providing them with insights and strategies to scale and succeed. His wealth of knowledge earned him international recognition, culminating in his election as the Global President of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, a position chosen by the world’s foremost business leaders. Troy’s entrepreneurial prowess has translated seamlessly into his speaking career. As a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), he shares his real-world experience and invaluable business wisdom with organizations around the globe. He’s also the host of the hugely popular national network television shows in Australia, Inside Franchising and Don’t Come Monday , where he provides expert insights into the world of franchising. In addition to his Australian television success, Troy has broken into the U.S. market with his own talk show, Gettin' Down 2 Business , airing on BizTV Cable Network and reaching 20 million homes every week. He also co-hosts The Big Biz Show on the CBS Talk Radio Network and Business Talk Radio Network, which broadcasts to 1.5 million listeners. Troy’s business lessons are distilled into his Amazon bestselling book, Future-Proofing Your Business , offering practical strategies for adapting to change and preparing businesses for success in the future. His speaking engagements provide organizations with actionable tools and strategies, helping them navigate challenges and build lasting success. TOPICS Future-Proofing Your Business Change or Die! The Retail Revolution Revenue Through Relationships Leadership Lessons The recession Rebound BOOKS Future-Proofing Your Business – An Amazon Business Books Bestseller PAST CLIENTS MDRT Microsoft Coldwell banker 7 – Eleven ING Choice Hotels Toyota Chevron AXA 1800 Flowers Hertz Hitachi

Everyday Courage Col. DeDe Halfhill Everyday Courage Colonel DeDe Halfhill, USAF (ret.), is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, strategic advisor, and leadership expert renowned for transforming how organizations navigate today’s complex and unpredictable challenges. With 25 years of distinguished military service, DeDe delivers powerful insights into building trust, addressing hidden dynamics, and fostering resilience—all anchored in her leadership philosophy of Everyday Courage™. Throughout her career, DeDe found herself at the center of some of the most historically impactful and high-stakes moments of modern history. As a principal advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, and the Commanding General of Multinational Forces Iraq, she played a pivotal role in shaping decisions during critical combat operations and periods of immense uncertainty. Yet, the most significant lesson she learned was this: the courage that defines great leadership is not always forged in dramatic moments, but in the small, everyday decisions to confront fears, have tough conversations, and address the emotional undercurrents that ultimately determine whether teams thrive or falter. In addition to her advisory roles, DeDe led large, diverse teams in Iraq and managed the Air Force’s nuclear enterprise. She has repeatedly proven that addressing what goes unspoken is not only a strength but also a strategic advantage in achieving sustainable success. Her leadership philosophy, Everyday Courage™, empowers leaders to act with clarity, purpose, and resilience in the face of chaos, unlocking the trust, innovation, and collaboration that lead to extraordinary outcomes. Now, DeDe partners with organizations worldwide, helping them develop leaders who can thrive in the face of uncertainty and change. Through her keynotes, advisory work, and customized training programs, she equips leaders with actionable strategies to navigate crises, enhance collaboration, and lead with intention. Her unique approach, combining military precision with profound emotional insight, demonstrates how the smallest decisions can lead to the most impactful transformations. DeDe’s ability to translate high-stakes military leadership lessons into practical business insights makes her an invaluable resource for organizations eager to rethink leadership. Whether addressing thousands from the stage or working directly with executive teams, DeDe challenges leaders to embrace Everyday Courage™, creating workplaces where trust, connection, and meaningful action drive exceptional results. TOPICS Everyday Courage: Navigating Leadership’s Unseen Dynamics Leaders Connect: The Power of Connection to Drive Trust, Teamwork, and Results The Leadership Language of Trust: The Power of Authentic Leadership Communication Heartfelt Leadership: The Wisdom of Women in a Changing World PAST CLIENTS PWC Salesforce Cisco Lockheed Martin Bank of America Capital One Sanofi CBRE Quickbase Hearst Select Medical Edelman

Communicate Powerfully So Others Will Listen Linda Swindling, JD, CSP Communicate Powerfully So Others Will Listen Linda Swindling, JD, CSP, is a leading expert in high-stakes communication and negotiation with extensive experience in both the courtroom and the boardroom. Known for her ability to help professionals communicate powerfully, Linda specializes in teaching people how to sell their ideas and gain buy-in from C-suite executives. A former attorney, Linda is recognized as a top expert in workplace issues and negotiations. American Way magazine calls her a “bargaining expert,” and the National Executive Women’s Association lists her among “the country’s top experts on communication.” Linda is the author of the popular Passports to Success book series, which includes titles like Get What You Want, Set the Standard , and At Your Service . She is also the co-author of several other books. Through her Threshold Thinking approach, Linda works with organizations and professionals to enhance relationships and improve positive influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills. TOPICS Walk, Talk & Negotiate Like a CEO Threshold Thinking: Breakthrough to the Place Success is Possible Destination Connection: Engage, Encourage, Enhance BOOKS Impact Negotiation (co-author) The Consultant’s Legal Guide (author) Passports To Success 13-book series including these titles: Get What You Want, Say it Right, Network Smart, Reach Your Goals, At Your Service, Be a Star Performer, Set the Standard, Meet the Challenge, Be a Newsmaker, Do the Right Thing, Speak to Success, Do Change Better & Learn to Communicate PAST CLIENTS Intel Professional Convention Management Association Ericcson ThyssenKrupp Elevators PepsiCo EmCare UT Southwestern American Airlines GTE Supply MPI Mothers Against Drunk Driving M.A.D.D. Food Services Consultants International Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Finding Common Ground in Uncommon Times Omékongo Dibinga Finding Common Ground in Uncommon Times Dr. Omékongo Dibinga, PhD, CSP, known as The UPstander, is a dynamic motivational speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, rapper, and professor at American University, where he teaches cross-cultural communication. With a mission to inspire people worldwide to stand up against injustice, he has impacted millions through his powerful words, performances, and leadership initiatives. As a recognized Urban Music Award winner, Omékongo’s work has been praised by literary icon Nikki Giovanni for its ability to blend the old and the new in unique and exciting ways. His poetry collection, From the Limbs of My Poetree , was hailed by Essence Magazine as “remarkable” and “insightful,” touching deep emotional and spiritual places. Omékongo was also one of five international recipients of the inaugural CNN iReport Spirit Award, receiving over 1,000,000 views on CNN.com . Omékongo’s writings and performances have reached millions of people worldwide, appearing in publications like O Magazine and across major TV and radio networks including CNN, BET, BBC, and NPR. He has been featured alongside Sheryl Crow, Angelina Jolie, Norah Jones, Mos Def, and many others, while sharing the stage with luminaries like Wyclef Jean, OutKast, and NFL great Aaron Rodgers. His global impact extends to sharing his message in over 20 countries across three continents, delivering empowering speeches before the United Nations and collaborating with the U.S. State Department to conduct youth leadership training overseas. He’s spoken at TEDx, Harvard, Morehouse, and Princeton, among many other prestigious venues. Omékongo earned his M.A. in Law & Diplomacy from The Fletcher School, followed by a Ph.D. in International Education Policy at The University of Maryland, where his dissertation explored the global impact of hip-hop, particularly focusing on Jay-Z. His work with the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Diverse Students Initiative and as a lead Teaching Assistant to Dr. Michael Eric Dyson at Georgetown University further solidified his commitment to education, diversity, and leadership. As a consultant and motivational speaker, Omékongo empowers organizations, associations, and institutions, inspiring audiences to take action for social change and leadership. His 1,000,000 Youth Campaign has already impacted over 100,000 youth globally, and he has partnered with Intel to remove conflict minerals from their computer processors, in support of peace in the Congo. Omékongo has authored 7 books, produced 7 fusion music and motivational CDs, and a DVD. His motivational book G.R.O.W. Towards Your Greatness! 10 Steps to Living Your Best Life has received praise from renowned speakers like Willie Jolley. His latest book, The UPstander’s Guide to an Outstanding Life, is a life balance guide for students. TOPICS Finding Common Ground in Uncommon Times G.R.O.W.Towards Your Greatness Leveraging and Embracing Diversity in the Workplace Antiracism & You Be An UPstander, Not a BYstander Elevating the Black Male S.E.E.D.S Students Engaged on Every Day Success BOOKS G.R.O.W. Towards Your Greatness (companion book for the Keynote) The UPstander’s Guide to an OUTstanding Life From the Limbs of My Poetree Lies About Black People; How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why it Matters (Publish July 2023) PAST CLIENTS Synchrony Bank Global Diversity Network Symposium California Assoc. of Student Leaders Maryland SHRM Annual Conference Raymond James Inter-American Defense College National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals Greenpeace FHL Bank Brown University Fidelity Investments International Studies Learning Center Microsoft

NFL Analyst Jeff Saturday NFL Analyst Super Bowl champion and six-time Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday joined ESPN in July 2013. The 14-year NFL veteran regularly appears on NFL Live, Get Up, SportsCenter and contributes to other ESPN platforms. In November 2022, Saturday was named interim head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, a position he held for the remainder of the 2022-23 NFL season. Saturday returned to ESPN at the beginning of the 2023-24 season. Saturday’s NFL career spanned 13 years with the Indianapolis Colts (1999-2011) and one year with the Green Bay Packers (2012). Though he entered the league as an undrafted free agent, Saturday was a fixture on the Colts teams that won Super Bowl XLI and represented the AFC in Super Bowl XLIV. The Sporting News named him to the NFL All-Decade Team (2000-09) and he achieved first-team All-Pro honors twice (2005, 2007). Over a decade-long period with the Colts, Saturday anchored an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the league (242), and his 132 career wins as a Colt are second only to Peyton Manning (141) in franchise history. Together, Saturday and Manning started an NFL record 172 games as a center-quarterback duo. In addition to teaming with the four-time NFL MVP quarterback in Indianapolis, Saturday played his final season under center with 2011 NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. He earned his sixth Pro Bowl appearance there and helped the Packers win the NFC North. Following the 2012 season, Saturday signed a one-day contract with Indianapolis to officially retire as a Colt. He was inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor in 2015. Saturday was a member of the Executive Committee of the National Football League Players’ Association as a player. In 2011, he was instrumental in negotiating the long-term Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NFL and NFLPA that ended the NFL lockout. A native of Atlanta, Ga., Saturday attended the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where he earned a degree in business. The two-year captain and four-year letterman (1994-97) was named to the All-ACC first-team at center in 1996 and 1997, as well as the conference’s All-Academic team in 1997. An active member of his community and a contributor to numerous charitable endeavors, Saturday supports Kids’ Voice of Indiana, People’s Burn Foundation of Indiana, the Riley Hospital for Children and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Saturday and his wife, Karen, have three children: Jeffrey, Savannah and Joshua.

Health and Technology Speaker, Bestselling Author, Consultant for NASA, IBM, Hyperloop Transportation, and Liberty BioSecurity José Morey Health and Technology Speaker, Bestselling Author, Consultant for NASA, IBM, Hyperloop Transportation, and Liberty BioSecurity José Morey, M.D. is a trailblazing health and technology expert, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Ad AstraMedia LLC. He is also an Eisenhower Fellow, Co-Founder of Ever Medical Technologies, and a recognized keynote speaker, author, and consultant for some of the world's most influential organizations, including NASA, Forbes, MIT, the United Nations World Food Program, and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Dr. Morey is often referred to as the world’s first Intergalactic Doctor, a title that has earned him frequent appearances in high-profile media outlets such as Forbes, Univision, CNBC, and NASA360. His innovative thinking and expertise have led him to coin Puerto Rico as the future “Silicon Island”, a vision that has been highlighted in Forbes, The Weekly Journal, Reddit, and Hispanic Executive. In addition to his work in health and technology, Dr. Morey is the co-author of the book “LatinX Business Success” with Frank Carbajal, published by Wiley Publishing. The book was recently featured as the #1 Bestseller on Amazon.

"The King" of NASCAR Richard Petty "The King" of NASCAR Richard Petty, known as "The King" of NASCAR, hails from a legendary racing family. His father, Lee Petty, was a three-time Grand National Cup winner and the founder of Petty Enterprises, a renowned NASCAR racing team. Richard followed in his father's footsteps, joining NASCAR as a driver in 1958, and quickly made a name for himself. In 1959, he earned Rookie of the Year honors after securing nine top-10 finishes, and in 1960, he captured his first victory in Charlotte, North Carolina. Richard’s career reached iconic status after winning his first Daytona 500 in 1964, one of NASCAR's most prestigious events, and claiming his first Grand National Cup. Racing in his signature number 43 blue-and-red car with the STP logo, Petty dominated the 1970s, securing Winston Cup titles in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, and 1979. With a career spanning 35 years, Petty holds several NASCAR records, including the most poles and over 700 top-10 finishes in 1,184 career starts. His streak of 513 consecutive starts from 1971 to 1989 remains unmatched. Petty made history as the first driver to win on his 500th race start in 2013. He was inducted into the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010, solidifying his legacy as one of the sport's greatest drivers. Today, Petty continues to be a vital figure in motorsports, overseeing the operations of Petty GMS, a race team competing at NASCAR’s highest level, as well as Petty’s Garage, a high-performance speed shop. Beyond the track, Richard Petty’s cultural influence spans generations. He is famously featured as "The King" in Disney’s Cars and Cars 3, where the character is loosely based on his own racing career. BOOKS NASCAR Cooks with TABASCO Brand Pepper Sauce King Richard I: The Autobiography of America’s Greatest Auto Racer King of the Road “King Richard”: The Richard Petty story

Fitness Trainer, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Corporate America Jay Johnson Fitness Trainer, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Corporate America Jay Johnson is a transformative fitness leader, corporate trainer, and motivational speaker renowned for uniting organizations and individuals in the pursuit of personal and collective excellence. With a unique blend of fitness solutions tailored to corporate groups and personal clients, Jay offers an unparalleled experience that drives both individual growth and organizational success. His extensive expertise spans across fitness programs, motivational speaking, and personalized lifestyle coaching, creating healthier, fitter, and more fulfilling journeys for those he works with. By partnering with Jay, organizations tap into their limitless potential, fostering stronger teams and cultures of well-being. The Path to Personal Excellence: Jay Johnson’s Inspiring Journey Known as the exclusive trainer for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Jay Johnson is an exceptional figure in the competitive world of fitness training. His career is distinguished not only by his industry accomplishments but by a life shaped by diverse experiences, including attending a segregated elementary school in Mississippi and living in various countries including The Philippines, Korea, and Germany. Jay’s early experiences were further enriched by attending high school with NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott in Southern California. As a proud military child, Jay’s dedication to service led him to enlist on his 17th birthday, attending Advanced Basic Training alongside rapper and actor Ice-T. His commitment to excellence and empowering others is a core part of his journey, inspiring individuals to reach their full potential. In the fitness training world, few can boast the elite clientele that Jay has worked with. His commitment to tailoring fitness journeys to the unique needs of each client has earned him the trust of top athletes, business executives, and entertainment figures alike. Among his impressive list of clients are Hall of Famer Deion “Prime Time” Sanders, Super Bowl MVP Larry Brown, and three-time Super Bowl winner Daryl “Moose” Johnston. Jay’s approach goes beyond physical training; he helps clients reach new heights in every aspect of their lives, making a lasting impact in their personal and professional growth. Jay’s influence also extends into the business realm, where he has worked closely with notable personalities like Charlotte Jones, NFL executive and Dallas Cowboys owner. He played a pivotal role in helping Charlotte achieve an impressive Army Fitness Test performance and served as a key figure in shaping the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ 8-billion-dollar brand. His ability to drive transformation is also seen in his work with entrepreneurs like Robin McGraw (wife of Dr. Phil), Johnny Delavaldene (Owner of Crunch Fitness and CEO of Cowboys Fit Health Clubs), and many others in sports, entertainment, and business. Beyond the high-profile figures, Jay’s reach extends into the broader community. His recognition as a Community Influencer and his role as a member of the Ross Perot Military Advisory Board showcase his commitment to public health and well-being. As the Official Trainer of City Hall, awarded by former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Jay’s positive influence on public health has been widely recognized. His work has been featured in numerous top publications, including Men’s Journal, Muscle & Fitness, Cosmopolitan, Maxim, and The Wall Street Journal. Jay’s career spans both individual and corporate fitness programs, having implemented wellness initiatives for companies like Mary Kay, AT&T, Verizon, Dallas Cowboys, Omni Hotels, and Bank of America. His fitness programs have reached over 500,000 individuals in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex alone, and his online platform, Jaysbootcamp.com , has influenced millions worldwide. His groundbreaking contribution to the Bootcamp movement has redefined fitness training, earning recognition from top outlets such as Spry Magazine, Competitor Magazine, and Wall Street Journal. His team of fitness professionals has transformed corporate health culture across major companies, shaping healthier, more engaged workforces. Jay’s passion for fitness and community health, combined with his unique ability to inspire, empowers individuals and organizations to push past limitations and embrace their full potential. ACHIEVEMENTS Best Workout in Dallas by “D Magazine” BEST BOOTCAMP IN TEXAS COMPETITOR MAGAZINE Cowboys Fan Club Featured Trainer- Top 4 Videos in Amazon’s “Top 20 Workout Videos” Highest Viewed Episode of ABC’s “Wife Swap” Watch us on CMT’s “Making the Team” Men’s Journal’s “Best Job in America”, Cosmopolitan, Wall Street Journal, Fox & Friends, MTV, NightLine. Dallas Biz Journal “Healthiest workplace in Dallas 4 years” Hill & Wilkerson our Client Retired Army Paratrooper! PAST CLIENTS Official Trainer of America’s Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Official Trainer for The City of Dallas Official Trainer for “Americas Team” Employees