Speakers

Guy Kawasaki is an innovation keynote speaker, social media expert, chief evangelist of Canva, and the bestselling author of The Art of the Start. His entertaining and informative talks use insights from his time in the tech industry to show audiences how to create innovative services and products using tactical and practical techniques.

One of Forbes' Top Futurists, Heather E. McGowan is a globally recognized future-of-work strategist, keynote speaker, and 2x bestselling author who equips leaders and organizations to navigate relentless change by activating their most critical resource: their people. By teaching people to ask better questions, she empowers them to adapt at the speed of possibility to build exceptional cultures that Solve Tomorrow's Problems™.

Heather Polivka is an internationally trusted business advisor accelerating the growth and success of progressive SMBs and their leaders through practical leadership, employee performance, and thriving workplace cultures.  Heather’s methodology unites over a decade’s worth of experience across marketing, HR and, operations to transforming people, processes, and profits of Fortune 10 organizations, 20+ acquired businesses, and SMBs of all sizes.

Trusted Advisor. Business Owner. Founder.  Change Agent. Speaker.

• Recognized as a 2023 100 Women to KNOW
• Scholar of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program
• Recognized as an MNCup Finalist
• Named Inc’s Power Partner 2023

Jade Simmons creates mind-blowing, MainStage experiences for audiences worldwide — with captivating storytelling and a riveting concert adventure — awakening people to a redefined sense of purpose and inspiring transformative leadership along the way.

Jade’s chronic condition is that she always sees people as being much bigger than they see themselves. No matter the topic you choose or the theme you’re working under, the results will be the same. Your audience will leave feeling not just inspired, but truly believing they can do anything! Best news yet, they’ll leave with strategy to become who they need to be in order to do the big things they are called to do.

Jeb Blount is an internationally renowned keynote speaker who helps companies improve their sales- fast.

NY Times Bestselling Author, Living with a Seal, Serial Entrepreneur, Marquis Jet, Zico Coconut Water, Co-Owner, Atlanta Hawks

Futurist, Trends & Innovation Expert and Author

Jim Carroll is one of the world’s leading international futurists, trends and innovation experts, providing strategic guidance and insight to some of most prestigious organizations in the world for over twenty years. He is recognized worldwide as a “thought leader” and authority on: global trends, rapid business model change, business transformation in a period of economic uncertainty and the necessity for fast paced innovation.

Daniel Pink recognized Jody Thompson as one of six business thinkers who understands HOW organizations can achieve their best performance outcomes in the 21st century.