Leadership Speakers

Stephen M. R. Covey is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center and a global authority on trust-based leadership. He is a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust. He personally led the strategy that propelled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to global recognition. His keynotes provide leaders with the eminently practical and unprecedented strategies for how to build trust to achieve superior performance and unleash unleash greatness in others.

Patty McCord is a pioneer in organizational culture, having served as the Chief Talent Officer at Netflix for 14 years and co-creating the viral Netflix Culture Deck. Her work advocates for a culture of freedom and responsibility. As a consultant and highly-rated speaker, she shares her innovative ideas on Reinventing HR, the Future of Work, and the need for Diversity and Equality in the workplace. Her keynotes provide actionable strategies for leaders seeking to transform their companies by stripping away constraints and encouraging accountability.

Blake Mycoskie is the founder of TOMS and the pioneer of the One for One business model, which integrates social giving into the core of a for-profit enterprise. His venture has provided tens of millions of shoes and sight-restoring services globally. The New York Times bestselling author of Start Something That Matters, Mycoskie is a global advocate for purpose-driven business. As a speaker, he shares his story of innovation and perseverance, providing audiences with a blueprint for building a sustainable, profitable company while simultaneously making a profound social impact.

Garry Ridge is the former CEO of WD-40 Company and a leading expert on corporate culture. He teaches in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program at the University of San Diego and co-authored Helping People Win at Work. His philosophy focuses on creating a "tribal workplace culture" where employees are happy, protected, and empowered by a set of core values. His keynotes offer universal steps for cultural transformation, leadership traits, and the critical decisions leaders must make to build high-engagement organizations.

Howard Behar is the former President of Starbucks North America and founding President of Starbucks International. He is hailed as a “hero of conscious capitalism” and the ultimate “servant leader.” His book, It’s Not About the Coffee, serves as a guide to leading by putting people first. As a speaker, he inspires leaders, corporations, and students worldwide to lead with their values first, using his experience to prove the superior financial performance of the Servant Leadership Model.

Mark Schulman is a world-renowned drummer who toured for 32 years with artists including P!NK, Cher, and Billy Idol. He is a highly sought-after speaker who transforms the energy of a rock concert into a keynote on peak performance and purpose. Drawing on his experience connecting with billion-person audiences, he specializes in delivering lessons on resilience, drive, and achievement. His keynotes, grounded in his unique mix of performance, storytelling, and teaching, are designed to help corporate and collegiate audiences unlock their true potential.

Martin Eberhard is the Co-founder and former CEO of Tesla Motors, where he spearheaded the development of the groundbreaking Tesla Roadster. He is a leading expert on sustainable technology and EV market disruption. With a strong background in electrical engineering and computer science, his expertise lies in automotive innovation and battery technology. His keynotes provide invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, the future of transportation, and the strategic imperatives for leaders navigating the accelerating transition to renewable energy.

Marcus Buckingham is a leading authority and keynote speaker on leadership and human performance. He is the bestselling author of two of the best-selling business books of all time, First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths. His work, including the influential HBR article "The Feedback Fallacy," provides valid data and practical tactics to challenge entrenched preconceptions about success. He shows companies how to increase efficiency and dramatically improve turnover, profits, and productivity by focusing on what employees want to do and where their comparative advantage lies.

Mauro Porcini is the Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo and a leading expert on design, innovation, and leadership. His work is a powerful counterpoint to a world of corporate shortsightedness, offering a clear guide to a more productive and fulfilling workplace. His career is a powerful testament to the power of a bold vision and a commitment to a more human-centered and purpose-driven approach to business. A compelling keynote speaker, Porcini provides a clear and practical guide to mastering design, innovation, and leadership. He speaks on organizational culture, brand strategy, and the importance of a more human-centered approach to business. His talks are ideal for leaders and teams.

Jacob Morgan is a leading futurist and one of the world’s foremost experts on leadership and the future of work. He is the bestselling author of five books, including Leading With Vulnerability. His work, which focuses on employee experience and future-ready organizations, has been cited in the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal. As a speaker, he inspires tens of thousands yearly, providing actionable strategies for leaders to harness their teams' potential and drive organizational transformation.

Viswanathan Anand is one of the greatest chess players in history, a five-time World Chess Champion, and India's first Grandmaster. He is widely considered the strongest rapid player of his generation. As an inspirational speaker, he keenly promotes the game, translating his expertise in strategy and decision-making into vivid, fascinating insights for corporate and general audiences. He is a Board Member of Olympic Gold Quest and actively supports NGOs for spastic and autistic children.

Carly Fiorina is the former Chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard (HP), where she led the controversial but ultimately strategic merger with Compaq. She is a highly sought-after business speaker and executive advisor. As one of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women (Forbes), she brings firsthand experience in corporate turnaround, strategic mergers, and high-stakes politics. She is currently Chairman of the American Conservative Union Foundation and Opportunity International, which focuses on micro-finance to alleviate poverty.

Dr. Vijay Govindarajan is one of the world’s leading experts on strategy and innovation and a Professor at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. He served as the first Chief Innovation Consultant at GE. He is the pioneer of Reverse Innovation and a New York Times bestselling author. His keynotes, delivered to over 25% of the Fortune 500, provide thought-provoking insights on strategic transformation and how organizations can thrive in a multispeed, global world.

Dr. Kiran Bedi is India's first woman IPS officer, the former Lt. Governor of Puducherry, and a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asia's Nobel Peace Prize). She holds a Doctorate in Social Sciences from IIT Delhi and is an Asian Tennis Champion. Her keynotes inspire audiences to raise their voice against injustice and focus on prison reform, education, and vocational skills through her NGO foundations.

Joan Laporta is the President of FC Barcelona, widely regarded as the club's most transformative president. An esteemed lawyer, he led the club to win two UEFA Champions League titles and four Spanish leagues during his first tenure. His "Virtuous Circle" model is a blueprint for organizational success, which saw the club's annual budget nearly triple. His keynotes provide invaluable lessons on leadership, motivation, and how to translate a clear vision and values-based decisions into global commercial and competitive triumph.

Ernesto Zedillo is the former President of Mexico and a distinguished economist known for his successful, large-scale economic and political reforms. He is a leading global expert on emerging markets and sustainable development. His talks offer a unique blend of high-level policy analysis and practical insights on global leadership and economic policy. As a speaker, he provides rich context on Globalization and Emerging Markets and the strategic thinking required to foster cooperation and drive sustainable growth in the Americas and beyond.

Steve Blank is a serial entrepreneur, acclaimed author of The Four Steps to the Epiphany, and the creator of the Customer Development model that serves as the foundation of the Lean Startup movement. His work has been recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF), for which he created the I-Corps curriculum, and by the Harvard Business Review as one of the "Masters of Innovation." His presentations equip government, corporate, and academic audiences with the tools to innovate effectively and systematically in rapidly changing environments.

Toni Nadal is the legendary high-performance coach and mentor who guided Rafael Nadal to 16 Grand Slam titles. His coaching philosophy centers on self-discipline, mental resilience, and humility as the ultimate keys to success in both sports and life. As the Sports Director at the Rafa Nadal Academy, he continues his mission to instill these values in young athletes. His keynotes on Leadership and Teamwork and The Winning Mindset provide audiences with a straight-shooting, relatable style and a practical blueprint for overcoming obstacles and maximizing their true potential in any professional field.