Accelerate performance and achieve business excellence Carey Lohrenz Accelerate performance and achieve business excellence Carey Lohrenz knows what it takes to win in one of the highest-pressure, most extreme environments imaginable: the cockpit at Mach 2. As the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, having flown combat-ready missions worldwide, Carey is accustomed to working in fast-paced, dynamic environments where inconsistent execution can lead to catastrophic results. The same challenges exist in business: markets change, customer needs evolve, and if you don’t adapt quickly, your company is at risk. In her motivating and engaging keynote presentations, Carey shares her fascinating experiences operating in one of the world’s most challenging environments—an aircraft carrier. She is uniquely qualified in the fundamentals of winning under pressure, reducing errors, and overcoming obstacles. Her mastery of these principles can help your team triumph in today’s high-risk, time-crunched world. Carey’s timely message on High-Performing Teams and developing a Culture of Learning is rooted in the best practices of high-reliability organizations. Her Prepare, Perform, Prevail process helps businesses manage risk while becoming a High-Performing Organization. This message resonates with diverse audiences at every level of the company. Carey has been personally requested by name by some of the top Fortune 100 companies. Her ability to connect both with audiences and on a one-on-one level, coupled with her experience leading high-performing, diverse teams, has made her a highly sought-after business consultant and speaker. Carey is a powerhouse in delivering engaging leadership, high-performing organization, and diversity training that directly impacts a company’s ROI and bottom line. Her experience in the all-male environment of fighter aviation, along with her ability to pass on the lessons learned from her career, allows her to offer valuable insights on Women’s Leadership from a credible platform. Carey graduated from the University of Wisconsin, where she was a varsity rower and trained at the pre-Olympic level. After graduation, she attended the Navy’s Aviation Officer Candidate School before beginning flight training and her naval career. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Leadership. TOPICS Lessons in Leadership Remaining Relevant Lessons in Partnership High-Risk, High Reward Striking a Balance BOOKS Fearless Leadership PAST CLIENTS Verizon PayPal Cisco Dell Deloitte United Healthcare Women’s Foodservice Forum Expedia HCA Dixon Hughes Goodman Toyota SHRM

The HERO Effect® Kevin Brown The HERO Effect® Kevin Brown’s unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking. He grew up in Muskegon, Michigan where his blue-collar roots taught him the value of hard work and determination. With a street-wise aptitude and a never-quit attitude, he worked his way from the front lines in business to the executive boardroom. Kevin understands what drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. He knows firsthand how great brands think, feel and act. He is a branding and culture expert with a 30+ year career in franchise development. He spent the last 20 years of his corporate career as part of a leadership team that built a little-known family business into the #1 franchise in their industry, with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion dollars. Since 2016, he has traveled the world pursuing a mission to share The HERO Effect® message with as many people and organizations as possible. The HERO Effect® is a simple philosophy that separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else. Kevin is passionate about helping people expand their vision, develop their potential and grow their results. And, as the father of a child with autism, he knows firsthand how the principles of true success reach beyond the boardroom and into the lives of real people facing the challenges of everyday life. As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, Kevin has had the privilege of speaking to a wide variety of organizations, including Booz Allen Hamilton, State Farm, Merck, Delta Air Lines, ExxonMobil, Nationwide, New York Life, H&R Block, Million Dollar Round Table, Southwest Airlines, PPG Refinish, AIG Financial, Eliassen Group, Cambridge Investment Research, and Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals,to name a few. Kevin is the author of the best-selling book The HERO Effect® – Being Your Best When It Matters the Most. Kevin entertains, inspires, and challenges people to show up every day and make a positive difference at work and in life! TOPICS The Hero Effect® – Being your best when it matters the most! The Hero Effect®- Creating a Culture of Heroes at Every Level BOOKS The HERO Effect® – Being Your Best When it Matters the Most PAST CLIENTS Siemens State Farm Country Financial Bristol-Myers Squibb Northwestern Mutual Delta Airlines Trans America Allianz Booz Allen Hamilton State Farm Merck Delta Airlines ExxonMobil Nationwide New York Life H&R Block Million Dollar Round Table Southwest Airlines PPG Refinish AIG Financial Eliassen Group Cambridge Investment Research Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals

“Mr. Accountability” Walter Bond “Mr. Accountability” Like you, Walter Bond knows what it’s like to be discounted by everyone around you. To run up against seemingly insurmountable challenges, and to have moments when it felt like those challenges were winning. But Walter recognized a single truth that changed everything: Peak performers have no excuses for failure, only reasons for success. After several stellar high school seasons, Walter earned a scholarship to play for the University of Minnesota basketball team. As an average college player who was overlooked by the NBA, Walter tapped into a peak performance mindset, changed his work ethic, and found himself a professional NBA basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks. Now retired from the NBA, Walter Bond shares stories, lessons, and motivation that spark superstars to success, move middle players into action, and excite attendees to come back for more. When Walter is on the platform, you will have the knowledge and skills you need to take the proven path away from the pack and into the Peak performer’s spotlight. Make your goals a reality. Motivate your team with powerful content from a power speaker—Walter Bond. 7 Reasons Walter is Right For Your Next Event: 1 – Your audience will be instantly engaged by Walter’s big personality and infectious enthusiasm 2 – You feel good knowing that Walter has delivered keynotes to millions of attendees around the world 3 – When you need action, power, and motivation all rolled up into one – Walter’s got your covered. 4 – Your audience will laugh, learn, and be instantly excited by Walter’s compelling stories and powerful points. 5 – You feel confident in your choice when you discover that Walter has wowed the media as the host of Food Network’s – Giving You The Business. 6 – Your attendees will benefit from a high-powered speaker with over 25 years of teamwork and professional experience when Walter is on the platform. 7 – When you want your “been there done that” attendees to say, “WOW! What an experience”, then Walter is your only choice. TOPICS Bigger. Faster. Stronger. The Proven Path to Break Away from the Pack. When Gold Ain’t Good Enough How Top Performers become Epic Achievers Suck it up. Get Tough. What Peak Performers do that Others Don’t All Buts StinkThere are No Excuses for Success Team Chemistry Trumps Individual Talent How Exceptional Leaders Deliver Unprecedented Wins BOOKS All Buts Stink! The Off-Season for Financial Advisors PAST CLIENTS 3M Administaff Aegon Allianz Life Ameriprise American Car Care Centers American Family Insurance American Farm Bureau Association of Legal Administrators Athena Health Baxter Pharmaceuticals BF&M Insurance Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bridgestone/ Firestone Cargill Carlson Wagonlit Travel Cayman National Bank Cellmark Paper Coldwell Banker Burnet Continental Tires Continental Tires Country Financial DirectBuy Dow AgriSciences DEA Express Employment Professionals Fairview Health Systems Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Insurance Fifth Third Bank Fish and Richardson, PC Gilead Sciences GlaxoSmithKline Growmark GSA HSBC IHC Health Solutions Integrasys IRS Knife River LaFarge Construction Medica Medtronic Mosaic NAHRO NASA NBA National Assn of Realtors Northwestern Energy Prudential Realtors Questar Capital Re/Max RiverSource RSM McGladrey Skyward State Farm Insurance Sterling Jewelers TDS Telecom Thorp Reed Armstrong, PC Transamerica Capital TrusWall ULine Unitrin US Oil Company Wellcare Wells Fargo Zurich

Artist Erik Wahl Artist Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized artist, TED speaker, and No. 1 bestselling author. His breakthrough experience as both an artist and entrepreneur has made him one of the most sought-after corporate speakers today. On stage, Erik’s keynote presentations create a dynamic, multidimensional metaphor for how to systematically embrace innovation and risk. His message is clear: disruption is the new normal, and businesses must embrace creativity on a large scale—or risk being left behind. Erik inspires organizations to become more agile and shows how to use disruption as a competitive advantage. Some companies will be disrupted; others will choose to be the disruptors. Choose wisely. Erik’s latest book, The Spark and the Grind , highlights the essential components of translating ideas into action. His breakthrough thinking has earned praise from top influencers in both the art and business worlds. His previous book, the bestseller Unthink , was hailed by Forbes as “The blueprint to actionable creativity” and by Fast Company as “provocative with a purpose.” As Forbes put it, Erik is “The Warhol of Wall Street, the Renoir of ROI, the Picasso of Productivity, and the Jobs of … Well, Jobs.” Erik discovered an alarming truth early in his career as a partner in a corporate firm: organizations that embraced the mental discipline of creativity outperformed those that did not prioritize innovation. Motivated by this insight, he set out to challenge companies to rethink their approach to creativity. Along the way, inspired by street art, he became an acclaimed graffiti artist. Although he no longer sells his work for personal gain, Erik uses his art to raise money for charitable causes. His keynote presentations merge his passion for business growth and art into a fascinating performance. TOPICS The Art of Vision Discovering your untapped potential BOOKS I Am Artist Story UNCHAIN THE ELEPHANT: Reframe Your Thinking to Unleash Your Potential The Spark and the Grind PAST CLIENTS AT&T Disney London School of Business Microsoft FedEx Exxon Mobil Ernst & Young XPrize

4 -Time Olympian, Breast Cancer Survivor & Health Equity Advocate Chaunte Lowe 4 -Time Olympian, Breast Cancer Survivor & Health Equity Advocate CHAUNTE’ LOWE is the story of determination, perseverance, and strength. Not only is Lowe a mother of three, a wife, and a finance professional, but she is also a professional athlete, an American Record Holder, a four-time Olympian, a three-time World Championship medalist, and a 12-time U.S. National Champion. This four-time Olympian’s impressive journey began as a sophomore at Georgia Tech, when she made her first Olympic appearance. Her ambition both on the field and in the classroom demonstrated an unparalleled drive, even among the Institute’s top student-athletes. Chaunte is a world champion who has broken the American record three times and is the current American record holder in both indoor and outdoor high jump. She’s competed in four Olympic Games and aspired to add a fifth to her remarkable career. Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Chaunte has used her personal experiences to raise awareness for breast cancer research, early detection, and eradication. In 2019, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Despite the diagnosis, she continued to train through surgeries and chemotherapy, staying competitive for the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Throughout this time, she remained determined to use her platform to bring attention to breast cancer. “The best gift I can give with my life is helping others find beauty in their own lives,” she says.

F-16 Fighter Pilot, Renowned Entrepreneur, and Expert on Leadership, Communication & Teamwork Anthony “AB” Bourke F-16 Fighter Pilot, Renowned Entrepreneur, and Expert on Leadership, Communication & Teamwork Major Anthony “AB” Bourke is a highly accomplished and decorated F-16 fighter pilot who flew tactical missions in service to our country all over the world. He has accumulated more than 2,700 hours of flight time in various high-performance aircraft and was one of the first pilots to fly an F-16 in homeland defense efforts over New York City in the aftermath of September 11th. Following his impressive military career, AB applied the tools and techniques that made him one of our nation’s premier fighter pilots to the competitive world of business. He ascended rapidly to become the top-producing mortgage banker in the Western U.S. for a prominent lending institution. His success in the mortgage banking industry led to an opportunity with a California-based start-up, where his team dramatically grew annual revenue from $500,000 to $65M in just three years. Following these two endeavors, AB combined his love of business with his passion for tactical aviation to build Afterburner Seminars, a global training company based on the lessons he learned in the military. While President & CEO, Afterburner grew into a best-in-class training company that was twice named one of Inc. magazine’s 500 fastest-growing companies. Currently AB serves as CEO & Founder of Mach 2 Consulting and has shared his message of peak performance with more than 100,000 people in twelve different countries. AB brings his tactical knowledge and business acumen to the forefront of the management training world to share how fighter pilots — and other organizations where performance truly matters — can develop a feedback system to ensure continuous improvement and peak performance. His wealth of experience and ability to connect with audiences landed AB in Inc Magazine’s 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference. TOPICS Executing at Mach 2; Selling at Mach 2; Executing at Mach 2; Selling at Mach 2; Communicating at Mach 2; Innovating at Mach 2; Leading at Mach 2; Staying Safe at Mach 2 PAST CLIENTS Papa Johns Charles Schwab ADT Russell Investments PPG Industries Prudential Brother International Young Presidents Organization EQT Partners Sara Lee Michigan Dental Association Ardent Health

Supermodel, actress, fitness expert, and author Kim Alexis Supermodel, actress, fitness expert, and author Kim Alexis is part of an elite team of models who rose to the “supermodel” status in the 1980s. Kim’s career started when she was discovered at 17 by a Buffalo agency. She moved to New York City and received a remarkably positive response from the fashion and beauty industries. Although she did runway and fashion, she became known for her work in beauty. Kim could be seen repeatedly on magazine covers and had over 500 worldwide including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and set the cover record for Glamour. In 1983, she replaced Lauren Hutton as the face of Revlon’s Ultima II line becoming one of the most recognizable faces in America. She rounded out her supermodel status by being in the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for 6 years, which made perfect sense, given Kim is the picture of a healthy woman and grew up swimming in Lockport. Kim transitioned into broadcasting by becoming the fashion editor for Good Morning America. She then went on to host TV shows such as “Your Mind and Body”, “Healthy Kids” and “Ticket to Adventure”. Her most recent hosting roles include “Food Quest” on Food Network and “She’s Got the Look” on TV Land. She also appeared in the film “ Holy Man ”, alongside Eddie Murphy. Kim also had a memorable guest spot in the final episode of the sitcom “ Cheers ”, titled “One for the Road”. Most recently she was one of the models featured in HBO’s documentary “About Face”, which draws a parallel conversation with supermodels of many different generations about what made them relevant and what has changed since then. After her modeling career, using what she learned from the business, she also penned books. These include the nonfiction book “A Model for a Better Future” and a fictional book, “Beauty to Die For”. She has written five eBooks: “Modeling: How to be Discovered”, “Lean Clean”, “Cheat Eat”, “My Healthy Thyroid” and “Dieting Lessons” which can be found on Amazon. Known for her background in sports and her continuous healthy life style, Kim has run in 8 marathons and was a spokesperson for the New York City Marathon and the More magazine half marathon. She has been associated with the promotion of several health products, supplements and causes. Kim never let herself be misled by other people’s influences and remained true to her upbringing and beliefs. An outspoken conservative, Alexis was one of the few models of her time who refused to pose for nude pictures and has always advocated for a healthy, spiritually connected way of living. She raised three sons and continues to work toward her life goal: encouraging other women to be their best in all areas of life. BOOKS Lean Clean A Model for a Better Future With a Little Luck Cheat Eat Dieting Lessons Modeling: How to be Discovered My Thyroid Journey

Unleashing Heroes At Work Jim Bearden Unleashing Heroes At Work From military officer to corporate executive, Jim Bearden has learned why some people step up and others don’t. An advocate for the heroic effort, Jim helps leaders close the gap between what sounds good and what gets done: Jim Bearden’s many rich life experiences form the basis for his anecdotes, his humor, and, most importantly, the insights he shares to create hero-friendly environments: Decorated Vietnam Veteran: Earned the Bronze Star Medal as a Marine rifle company commander Top Sales Producer & Sales Manager of The Raydio Group, increasing sales 23% in 2 years (industry norm is 5%) VP of Strategic Development of an international tax consulting corporation: Saving clients over 2 billion dollars Past President of the National Speakers Association, Heart of Texas Chapter Author of The Relentless Search for Better Way, a book about Leadership & Winning, now in its 3rd printing Co-Author of Good Business: Putting Spiritual Principles into Practice at Work Spiritual Lay Director: Instituted and facilitates a weekly men’s program at his parish for over 125 participants Jim works with companies to unleash the heroes in your midst. TOPICS Change, Choice & Champions The Relentless Search For Better Ways Leadership & Winning: Closing the Gaps Between What Sounds Good & What Gets Done Selling vs Hoping to Get Bought Unleashing the Heroes Creating Better Days Regardless of the Hands You’re Dealt BOOKS The Relentless Search For Better Ways PAST CLIENTS NY State School Boards Association Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union Life Care Services Texas Electric Cooperatives Saint Peter’s University HealthCare First Citizens Community bank GA School Boards Association Compass Learning, Inc. Independent Insurance Agents of Texas Texas Pharmacy Association National Credit Union Management Association Independent Community Banks of ND

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 Loyalty Maker Jill Griffin The Loyalty Maker Jill Griffin is a renowned customer loyalty expert, speaker, and strategist known for her Southern charm and passion for helping executives cultivate “Loyalty Makers”—employees who drive deep customer connections and create lasting brand loyalty. Throughout her career, Jill has worked with major organizations including Microsoft, Dell, Toyota, Marriott, Ford Motor Company, Wells Fargo, Sprint, and many others, equipping them with the tools and insights to grow and maintain loyal customer bases. Jill’s journey into the world of customer loyalty began in the 1960s in her small North Carolina hometown. As a child, she spent hours exploring the local mom-and-pop stores, fascinated by what made customers keep coming back. This curiosity sparked her lifelong quest to understand the science behind customer loyalty—a journey that has shaped her career and expertise. An award-winning author and corporate board director, Jill has written three highly regarded books on loyalty and customer experience. Her first book, Customer Loyalty , was selected as a Harvard “Working Knowledge” book and has been translated into eight languages. She’s also the co-author of Customer Winback and the author of Taming the Search-and-Switch Customer, which was named a “Top Business Book” by The Miami Herald . These works have been widely adopted by business schools, including Northwestern University and The University of Texas McCombs School of Business, where her books are often used in marketing curricula. Jill’s academic credentials include an MBA and Bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and received the Distinguished Alumna award. She has also served as a member of the marketing faculty at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business, contributing her expertise to the next generation of business leaders. Before embarking on her consulting career, Jill gained hands-on experience in brand management at RJR/Nabisco, where she managed the company’s largest brand, Winston. This experience laid the foundation for her future work in customer loyalty and brand strategy. Today, Jill continues to share her knowledge and passion for customer loyalty through her speaking engagements, workshops, and corporate consulting. She is also the Chairman of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, where she combines her love for the city of Austin, Texas, with her marketing expertise to promote the city on a national scale. TOPICS Customer Loyalty: How to Earn It, How to Keep It Customer Winback: How to Recapture Lost Customers and Keep Them Loyal Turning Call Center Agents into Loyalty Makers Earning Customer Referrals: How to Turn Customers Into Advocates Delivering the “Wow” Customer Experience Taming the Search-and-Switch Customer Inside the Loyalty Laboratory: Building Customer Relationships that Last Escaping The Commodity Trap: Earning Customer Loyalty in a Low-Bid World Selling By Serving Heart, Hustle and Heroes: Getting Top Performance From Your Customer Team BOOKS Customer Loyalty: How to Earn It, How to Keep It Customer Winback: How to Recapture Lost Customers and Keep them Loyal Taming the Seach & Switch Customer: Earning Customer Loyalty in a Compulsion-to-Compare World PAST CLIENTS Aramark Advanced Micro Devices American Public Power Association Austin Energy Basic American Foods Cambridge Technology Partners Cendant Corporation Cisco Systems Clairol Conference Board Days Inn Dell Dey Pharmaceuticals Federal Reserve Bank Ford Motor Company Ford Minority Dealers Council Hewlett-Packard Hyatt Hotels IBM Inc. Magazine Marriott Hotels Microsoft Motorola National Auctioneers Association Pervasive Software Planetree Healthcare Alliance Radisson Hotels Raytheon Aircraft Scottish Tourism Sprint Subway (National Franchising Organization) Sun Microsystems Toyota National Toy Retailers Association Texas Public Power Association U.S. Navy Wells Fargo Bank Wingate Inns

Top Innovation Speaker, Business Professor, Bestselling Author, and “Dean of Innovation” Jeff DeGraff Top Innovation Speaker, Business Professor, Bestselling Author, and “Dean of Innovation” Dr. Jeff DeGraff, widely regarded as the “Dean of Innovation,” is an expert in leading innovation and fostering creativity. With a life mission to democratize innovation, Jeff has made a profound impact on the field through his teaching, research, and writing. He is the co-author of several influential books and has written syndicated columns for top magazines. Jeff has also hosted a national PBS program and a popular NPR segment. As a sought-after consultant, he has worked with hundreds of the world’s most prominent organizations, advising senior leadership on how to successfully build innovation competencies, develop thriving cultures, and establish dynamic innovation ecosystems. Dr. DeGraff is the founder of Innovatrium, a leading innovation institute, where he works with businesses and organizations to implement strategies that foster sustainable creativity and growth. To learn more about Jeff, visit jeffdegraff.com . TOPICS Leading Innovation: How to Jumpstart Your Organization’s Growth Engine Business Design in the New Tech Centric World The Power of Diversity and Teams Connecting the Dots of Innovation: Making Collaborative Innovation Work Where You Work Doing the Creative Work the Company Can’t Innovation You: Four Steps to Becoming New and Improved BOOKS The Creative Mindset The Innovation Code CPI Workbook The Enlivened Self Making Stone Soup Innovation You Leading Innovation Competing Values Leadership Creativity at Work PAST CLIENTS Google CocaCola Honeywell Lenovo Mercedes Benz Pfizer Procter&Gable Toyota VISA

Principal and Founder of Sjodin Communications Terri Sjodin Principal and Founder of Sjodin Communications Terri Sjodin is a renowned speaker, author, and entrepreneur, recognized for her expertise in helping professionals enhance their persuasive presentation skills. With over thirty years of experience, she founded Sjodin Communications from a small home office and has since built an impressive client list, including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, national sales teams, industry associations, and even members of Congress. Terri is the author of several influential books, including Scrappy and the New York Times Best Seller, Small Message, Big Impact (Penguin/Portfolio). Her book also earned spots on the Wall Street Journal Hardcover Business Bestseller list and the USA Today Money bestseller list. Her latest work, Presentation Ready , is based on a multi-year, three-phase research study and was published by McGraw-Hill. In recognition of her excellence in the speaking industry, Terri was inducted into the NSA Speaker Hall of Fame in July 2012. The CPAE (Certified Professional Speaker Award) is the highest lifetime honor for speaking excellence, awarded to those who excel in material, style, experience, delivery, image, professionalism, and communication. Additionally, Terri has earned the prestigious CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation, held by less than 12% of the 5,000 members of the International Federation for Professional Speakers. She was also named one of the Top 5 Women in Business by the Orange County Business Journal. Beyond her entrepreneurial and writing success, Terri is a sought-after LinkedIn Learning Instructor and a frequent guest on national radio and TV talk shows, including The Today Show, Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC, and various industry podcasts. Terri’s commitment to social causes is evident in her service on the Orange County Board of Trustees for Olive Crest, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse, supporting at-risk children, and preserving families. Terri graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication. Before founding her own company, she was a top sales producer with both The Achievement Group and Resource Dynamics. Terri blends academic communication theory with real-world sales experience, accumulated over thousands of business presentations across the country. As a result, she’s known for advising today’s professionals on how to become more polished and persuasive presenters in a constantly evolving marketplace. Terri is a high-content speaker with a unique, real-world approach. Her presentations are fresh, engaging, and practical, filled with actionable strategies that professionals can implement immediately to achieve results. Many consider Terri to be today’s sales professionals' speech coach, offering street-smart techniques that drive success. TOPICS Presentation Ready: Exploring the Art of Presenting Persuasively Building Your Persuasive Case The Scrappy Advantage… It’s About Choosing to Play Big! BOOKS Presentation Ready: Improve Your Sales Presentation Outcomes & Avoid the Twelve Most Common Mistakes Scrappy: A Little Book About Choosing to Play Big Small Message, Big Impact New Sales Speak PAST CLIENTS Ameritech B. Braun Medical Coldwell Banker Commercial Draeger Medical First American Home Warranty Guaranty Bank Health Net Incentive Marketing Association Lincoln Financial Advisors Million Dollar Roundtable – Mainstage Toronto New York Life Pacific Financial Group Straumann Group Thomson Reuters US Postal Service Western Surety YMCA

What If...? Mike Rayburn What If...? Mike Rayburn is a TEDx Presenter, innovator, and peak performance expert who uses world-class guitar playing and humor to create transformational experiences that generate exponential results. With over 5,000 presentations across 20 countries and five continents, Mike has headlined iconic venues like Carnegie Hall and Las Vegas. He is also a feature artist on Sirius/XM and serves as Artist In Residence at High Point University. Mike has worked with over 1,000 corporate clients, including many of the Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Notable clients include Walmart, Exxon, Wells Fargo, IBM, UnitedHealth, PepsiCo, Verizon, Ford, Siemens, and Liberty Mutual. His ability to integrate innovation, change, and peak performance with music makes him uniquely qualified to help organizations drive exponential growth and transformation. While most companies turn to business leaders, authors, or sports figures for guidance on innovation and performance, Mike's approach comes from the world of art. As a successful artist and entrepreneur, he teaches business leaders how to apply artistic principles to innovation and performance, giving them the edge to perform like virtuosos. His approach helps businesses look at challenges differently, uncovering opportunities others might miss, and inspires teams to take bold, decisive action. Mike's sessions give leaders and teams the mindset to turn obstacles into opportunities and the tools to create change rather than simply manage it. His focus on purpose and mission helps organizations harness the untapped brilliance of their people and make them unstoppable. The results speak for themselves. Mike is consistently described as "the hit of the conference" and often praised for delivering what organizations didn’t even know they needed. Businesses regularly report significant increases in sales, impact, and morale following his keynotes and workshops. Mike Rayburn can present for you: Live and virtually Customized, pre-recorded keynote In-person presentations (Mike will travel to you) TOPICS The “What If…?” Experience Become A Virtuoso! What NOW? BOOKS What If …? PAST CLIENTS Walmart Sprint Ford Hilton Hotels Merrill Lynch Meeting Professionals International Purina Mills Coldwell Banker Burnet Suntrust Ernst & Young Metlife American Bankers Association

Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author, It's Your Ship Mike Abrashoff Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author, It's Your Ship At the age of 36, the Navy selected Abrashoff to become Commander of USS Benfold – at the time, the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific Fleet. The immediate challenges that faced him on this underperforming naval warship were staggering: exceptionally low morale, high turnover and unacceptably low performance evaluations. Few thought that this ship could improve. In many ways, the USS Benfold was actually an extreme example of the same problems facing many organizations today. The solution was to establish a system of management techniques that Abrashoff calls The Leadership Roadmap. At the core of his leadership approach on Benfold was a process of replacing command and control with commitment and cohesion, and by engaging the hearts, minds, and loyalties of workers – with conviction and humility. “The most important thing that a captain can do is to see the ship through the eyes of the crew.” According to Abrashoff, The Leadership Roadmap is a practice that empowers every individual to share the responsibility of achieving excellence. “It’s your ship,” he was known to say. His former sailors to this day still remind him of it. By every measure, these principles were able to achieve breakthrough results. Personnel turnover decreased to an unprecedented 1 percent. The rate of military promotions tripled, and the crew slashed operating expenses by 25 percent. Regarded as the finest ship in the Pacific Fleet, Benfold won the prestigious Spokane Trophy for having the highest degree of combat readiness. Most important – this transformation took place with the same crew. What had changed was the ship’s culture and Abrashoff’s leadership style. Abrashoff recounted the leadership lessons from the turnaround of USS Benfold in It’s Your Ship, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, with over 800,000 copies sold to date. This extraordinary interest in Abrashoff’s leadership journey and Benfold’s organizational lessons led to two follow-up books – Get Your Ship Together and It’s Our Ship. Those books took readers deeper into ways these principles have been put into action by business leaders in their own organizations. Prior to commanding USS Benfold, Abrashoff served as the Military Assistant to Secretary of Defense William J. Perry. He also helped draft the air defense plan for naval forces in the Persian Gulf in 1990, coinciding with Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait; and served as the Executive Officer of the Cruiser Shiloh, where he deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of United Nations sanctions against Iraq. Mike Abrashoff is the founder of GLS Worldwide, a consulting firm which works with and supports leaders as they address leadership, talent and business challenges within their organization. The firm challenges leaders at all levels to re-imagine their leadership thinking and create new ways to elevate individual, team and organizational performance. TOPICS It’s Your Ship – Achieving Breakthrough Performance It’s Our Ship – Putting the Leadership Roadmap to Work BOOKS It’s Your Ship Get Your Ship Together It’s Our Ship

Rockstar Concert Pianist, Activational Speaker, Author, & CEO of Jade Media Global Jade Simmons Rockstar Concert Pianist, Activational Speaker, Author, & CEO of Jade Media Global Jade Simmons is a creator of transformative experiences designed to ignite audiences, inspiring them to become the boldest, most empowered versions of themselves. Described as a “musical force of nature,” Jade is a world-class concert artist with a unique ability to connect deeply with contemporary sounds. As the CEO of Jade Media Global, a revolutionary live experience and global content distribution company, she specializes in 360º personal development and strategic transformation. After a profound artistic epiphany, Jade shifted her focus from playing the piano to impress, to using music as a powerful tool for inspiration, entertainment, and transformation. Known as “Classical Music’s #1 Maverick,” her electrifying, genre-blending performances take audiences from Rachmaninoff to rap, fusing virtuoso storytelling, unique insights, and boundless energy. Today, Jade’s high-impact presentations not only captivate concertgoers but have become essential fuel for top brands and organizations across industries, including financial services, biotech, entertainment, education, and energy. A committed innovator in Classical music, Jade has expanded its boundaries throughout her career, performing extensively in recitals and with orchestras. Her performances have graced some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Ravinia, Chicago Sinfonietta in Symphony Hall, New York’s Town Hall, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and even the White House. She has been named one of the Best of South by Southwest and received the Sphinx Organization’s Medal of Excellence, which she performed at during a concert at the U.S. Supreme Court. Jade is also a bestselling author, with her book Audacious Prayers for World Changers inspiring individuals worldwide. In 2020, she made her boldest move yet by founding Operation Restoration and running as an Independent candidate for President of the United States. With a platform that prioritizes people and unifying policies over conventional politics, she is a true disruptor, redefining leadership for the future. TOPICS The Smell of Breakthrough Dynamic, Disruptive Diversity: A Bold Approach to Harnessing the Power of Differences How to Move Like a Maverick Audacity!: Dare to Lead on Purpose BOOKS Audacious Prayers for World Changers: Live and Pray Out Loud PAST CLIENTS Pacific Life American Medical Association Intuit QuickBooks Accenture Nationwide Raytheon Wynn Resorts NBC Universal Beachbody Kaiser Permanente TEDx Npr Deloitte Hershey MDRT The Premier Association of Financial Professionals HUFFPOST National Business Aviation Association Pfizer

All-American, Cowboy Legend, and Trailblazer - Defying Odds, Defining Greatness , First Vietnamese American All-Pro in the NFL, Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner Dat Nyugen 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 PAST CLIENTS

Heisman Winner, Super Bowl Champion, Hall of Famer, Tony Dorsett – A Legacy of Greatness On and Off the Field Tony Dorsett Heisman Winner, Super Bowl Champion, Hall of Famer, Tony Dorsett – A Legacy of Greatness On and Off the Field Anthony Drew was born to Wes and Myrtle Dorsett on April 7, 1954, in Rochester, Pennsylvania. When his parents moved to be near the Jones and Laughlin Steel Mill in Aliquippa when Tony was young, they hoped at least one of their seven children would reach beyond the town's limits. Tony was the one who did. He had visions that went beyond the steel gray hue of the Western Pennsylvania projects that he called home. While Tony was still attending Hopewell High School in Aliquippa, his coach made a wise decision to switch him from linebacker to running back. Dorsett gained 1,034 yards as a junior in high school, and his record of excellence continued unabated when he moved up a step to the University of Pittsburgh. Dorsett's record with the Panthers was legendary. He was named to an All-America team as a freshman and again as a junior and senior. Playing under Coach Johnny Majors, Dorsett became the first college back to run for 1,000 or more yards four seasons and the first to gain more than 1,500 yards for three years. His best season as a senior saw him running for 1,948 yards and 21 touchdowns. He crowned a brilliant collegiate career by being named All-American four times and winning the coveted Heisman Trophy in 1976. He is considered one of the greatest running backs in college football history. In the 1977 draft, the Dallas Cowboys were quick to select Tony in the first round. He won consensus rookie of the year honors in helping Dallas win Super Bowl XII. Tony is one of the top ten all-time leading rushers in the NFL. In 1982, Tony captured his first NFC rushing title and established an unbreakable NFL record by racing 99 yards from scrimmage for a touchdown. Tony served as team captain in '81, '82 and '84. He was voted to the Pro Bowl in '78, '81, '82 and '83. In 1981 he earned consensus All-Pro honors and was named NFC Player of the Year by UPI. In a 1979 Gallup Youth Survey of American teenagers' favorite sports personalities, Tony finished second to Roger Staubach. 1994 was a banner year for Tony. He was inducted into the prestigious Dallas Cowboys’ Ring of Honor, the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Today, Tony lives with wife Janet in the Dallas area and has three beautiful daughters and a son, Anthony, who also played in the NFL. Tony is involved in many community activities and charities in Dallas, including ALS, March of Dimes, Minnie’s Food Pantry and the Tony Evans Ministry. Tony also supports the McGuire Memorial Foundation in Pittsburgh, a facility for handicapped children and Minnie’s Food Pantry. TOPICS Overall Sports Leadership and Teamwork Overcoming Adversity and Resilience Life Beyond Football BOOKS Running Tough: Memoirs of a Football Maverick

Global Growth Evangelist TIffani Bova Global Growth Evangelist Tiffani Bova is the chief growth evangelist at Salesforce and the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business. Bova has been named to the latest Thinkers50’s list of the world’s top management thinkers and is a welcomed guest on Bloomberg, BNN, Cheddar, MSNBC, and Yahoo Finance, among others. She also contributes her thinking to publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Diginomica, Quora, Thrive, Rotman School of Management and Duke Dialogue Review . She is a change-maker whose thought-provoking and forward-thinking insights have made her a frequent guest on a variety of industry-leading podcasts and live broadcasts. As host of What’s Next! with Tiffani Bova , an iTunes’ all-time business and management bestseller and a top sales podcast according to Top Sales Magazine, Bova has interviewed a growing number of exceptional individuals including Arianna Huffington, Chester Elton, Dan Pink, Ginger Hardage, Bonin Bough, Mark Victor Hansen, Seth Godin, and Tom Peters. Some of Tiffani’s engagements include Fortune 1000 and strategic clients such as AT&T, MassMutual, and Panasonic. Bova is a top Twitter influencer in Business Growth, Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, the Future of Work, and Sales. She was named one of Inc . Magazine’s 37 Sales Experts You Need to Follow on Twitter, a LinkedIn Top Sales Expert to follow in 2018, 2019 and 2020, a Top 100 Woman in Tech, a Brand Quarterly Magazine Top 50 Marketing Thought Leader, and one of the most Powerful and Influential Women in California according to the National Diversity Council. Her book Growth IQ was one of 800-CEO-READ’s top 5 strategy and leadership books of 2018, the #1 Salesforce, Dreamforce Bookstore seller in 2018, and continues to be a monthly bestseller on Porchlight (formerly 800-CEO-Read) in 2019 and 2020. Having delivered over 700 keynote presentations (150 of them virtual) on sales transformation and business model innovation to over half a million people on six continents, Bova is highly sought-after keynote speaker. Prior to working with Salesforce, she was a sales, marketing and customer service executive for startups as well as Fortune 500 companies where she was recognized as being one of the first to develop a robust go-to-market model for cloud-based solutions, and indirect channel strategies to accommodate changes in buying behavior. She left the corporate world and joined Gartner, becoming a Distinguished Analyst and Research Fellow where she won the Thought Leadership award and earned accolades from the best leaders in the technology world for her cutting-edge analysis and her skill at architecting bold new strategies for sales and growth. Bova’s time on the front lines of sales, marketing and innovation, combined with her insightful candor, has resulted in a unique perspective that continues to inspire businesses and individuals to get smarter about the choices they make, think forward and increase their Growth IQ .

Confidence + Goals + Commitment = Success Daniel S. Shaffer, CPA, ChFC Confidence + Goals + Commitment = Success Dan Shaffer is a dynamic speaker, business owner, and investment expert with over 30 years of experience in finance. A regular contributor on Fox Business Network, he is known for his ability to bring financial insights to life with engaging communication, compelling stories, and practical advice. His presentations focus on business growth, personal development, and the power of positive thinking, blending his deep financial knowledge with motivational strategies. As the author of Profiting in Economic Storms: A Historical Guide to Surviving Depression, Deflation, Hyperinflation, and Market Bubbles (published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.), Dan provides invaluable perspectives on navigating financial turbulence and turning challenges into opportunities. Dan’s career began on the New York Futures Exchange, where he started as a self-employed trader at just 21 years old. He later worked with prestigious firms like Bear Stearns & Company, Coopers & Lybrand, Hambrecht & Quist, and Northwestern Mutual/Robert W. Baird & Company. In 1998, he founded Shaffer Asset Management, where he earned a reputation as a creative and systematic market researcher. His firm used mathematical models to manage assets for both individual clients and major institutions, including Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale. He now employs his proprietary Absolute Investment Strategy model, built on decades of research and designed to manage wealth in any economic climate. Dan holds a Masters of Science in Accounting from New York University (1986) and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications from Syracuse University (1982). He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (1989) and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation (1992) from the American College. Throughout his career, Dan has received numerous sales awards and has trained and mentored countless professionals in the financial industry. His innovative ideas on goal planning, expectation setting, and record-keeping have inspired both individuals and organizations to systematically unlock their peak potential. TOPICS Sales: Art or Science? Connecting the Dots in a World of Uncertainty How to Navigate Financial Markets The Power of Positive Thinking BOOKS Profiting in Economic Storms: A Historical Guide to Surviving, Depression, Deflation, Hyperinflation, and Market Bubbles. PAST CLIENTS Baruch College Fox Business Network Financial Fest 2014 (moneyradio1510) Financial Markets World FX- Week Futures Industry Association, Inc. iGlobal Forum Lind-Waldock & Company Marcus Evans Conferences Striker Securities, Inc. TradeTech (FX) World Research Group

The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable… James Pogue, Ph.D. The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable… Dr. Pogue is a leadership expert and trainer committed to equipping executives and professionals with the tools and insights they need to communicate and manage effectively. Drawing from his military service and overseas deployment in the Middle East, Dr. Pogue has firsthand experience in understanding the delicate balance between leaders and followers on high-performing teams. With nearly a decade in higher education as a Researcher, Professor, and Administrator, Dr. Pogue focused extensively on Unconscious Bias, Diversity and Inclusion, and the dynamics of Multigenerational Leadership. His work now spans across companies and colleges, where he helps organizations navigate the challenges of preparing, recruiting, and retaining talent from Baby Boomers, Millennials, and the emerging Generation Z. As an expert keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and executive coach, Dr. Pogue provides well-researched, data-driven insights that empower leaders to make impactful decisions that attract, engage, and retain talent at all levels. He frequently travels to deliver his thought-provoking sessions to professionals across diverse industries including food, high-tech, travel, leisure, medical, and legal fields. Outside of his professional work, Dr. Pogue is a competitive martial artist with five national titles, along with Silver and Bronze medals from the World Championships. He enjoys spending time with his two daughters and six granddaughters. TOPICS Unconscious Bias: What it is (not) and Its Power in the Workplace Diversity, Inclusion and Bias (DIBs): Measuring Progress. Improving Performance. Increase Productivity Multi-Generational Intelligence (MGI): Use MGI to Improve Your Communication, Leadership and Team The Connection Quotient The RIGHT Kind of Uncomfortable Deep Connections Matter More PAST CLIENTS American Academy of Sleep Medicine AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) Vetted Solutions Transplace DFW Airport SmithBucklin American College of Prosthodontists WFF (Women’s Foodservice Forum) Cornerstone Credit Union League Connectiv Texas Roadhouse TDN2K

NFL's All-Time Leading Rusher , Pro Football Hall of Famer, 3 Time Super Bowl Champion & Businessman Emmitt Smith NFL's All-Time Leading Rusher , Pro Football Hall of Famer, 3 Time Super Bowl Champion & Businessman Emmitt Smith is a professional football icon and one of the greatest to ever play the game. In his 15 seasons as a running back in the National Football League, Smith amassed many records that still stand today, including most career rushing yards and most career rushing touchdowns. Smith’s impressive resume includes three Super Bowl championship rings, his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, and, most recently in 2019, his selection to the NFL 100 All-Time Team (a prestigious list honoring the best players of the NFL's first 100 years). As a first-round pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, Smith was the cornerstone of the Dallas Cowboys offense for 13 seasons. The eight-time Pro Bowler was the first player in NFL history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in 11 consecutive seasons and on October 27, 2002 he surpassed Walter Payton as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. After his playing days, Smith served as a football analyst and then took his television career a step further when he won the third season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, during which he was dubbed “the king of effortless cool.” He also added author to his list of accomplishments, publishing Game On, which outlines the principles that helped him succeed both on and off the field. Smith then transitioned to the role of entrepreneur and runs several companies spanning real estate, construction, and technology. He is active in charitable outreach in the Dallas area and on a national level, providing educational opportunities and unique experiences for underserved youth. In addition, Smith is in-demand as a motivational speaker. In August of 2021, it was announced that Smith has become a co-owner of a NASCAR team partnering with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. A major theme of Smith and Iwuji’s partnership will center on STEM education for lower income communities and diversity and inclusion initiatives within the sport of NASCAR. Smith resides in Dallas and, among his athletic accomplishments and business endeavors, is foremost a father of five children. BOOKS "The Emmitt Zone" "Game On: Find Your Purpose—Pursue Your Dream" PAST CLIENTS BluSky Restoration Contractors Sun Run Toyota BI Worldwide GFM Ministries Clifton Larson Allen LLP (“CLA”) PHP Agency

Improve profit growth Dr. Mary Kelly, CSP, Commander, US Navy Improve profit growth Dr. Mary C. Kelly has built an unforgettable career in leadership, beginning as a naval intelligence officer and continuing as one of today’s most influential economists. With a diverse background that includes roles as a former chief of police, professor, realtor, and HR director, Mary has dedicated over 25 years to teaching and training more than 40,000 military and civilian personnel. She is now on a mission to spread her message of success, sharing the secrets to effective leadership in today’s workplace with audiences around the world. As a high-energy keynote speaker, Mary combines research, humor, and personal experience to inspire professionals to excel. Her relatable, no-nonsense approach encourages individuals to embrace their roles, exceed their goals, and plan for the future. In addition to her speaking engagements, Mary is the author of 13 books on business growth, leadership, and the modern economy. She has worked with hundreds of organizations and companies globally, offering coaching, training, and expertise to help leaders thrive in their respective fields. TOPICS Master Your World: 10 Executive Strategies to improve productivity, profits, and communication 10 military secrets for building teams that work Survive and thrive during changing times 15 ways to grow your business in every economy The good, the bad and the ugly: an economic update to grow your business Stop the barking: Communicate effectively at work BOOKS In Case of Emergency Break Glass! Why Leaders Fail and the 7 Prescriptions for Success Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy Checklist for Starting a Successful Business Kindle Edition 5 Minutes Per Week – 52 Weeks to a Better Business 12-Month Business Accountability and Success Planner The Five Minute Leadersh ip Guide PAST CLIENTS State Farm Air Force Academy Health One American Cheese Society Holmes Murphy Clarke Power Sources National Association of Realtors Remax Homeland Security Blue Ocean Enterprises Steel and Pipe Supply AMC Institute LPL Financial Snow College Valley Health Novel iron Works Century 21 MMIC Bryant University AAMSE Mountain Credit Union NetVU SMU ULINE TrueValue

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The LST Companies are a forward-thinking group of businesses with offices in Dallas, Indianapolis, and London operating across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Our talented team leverages a wealth of experience to create meaningful connections for our clients. WHO WE ARE LST SPEAKERS & TALENT At LST Speakers & Talent, we are dedicated to delivering the ultimate speaker and talent experience, tailored to your unique event needs. Our expert team will guide you through every step of the process, from selecting the perfect speaker or talent to ensuring everything runs seamlessly on the big day. With a deep understanding of your event’s goals and audience, we make personalized recommendations that bring your vision to life. Whether you're looking for an inspiring keynote, an interactive session, or an unforgettable celebrity appearance, we’ve got you covered. From start to finish, we’re here to ensure your event not only meets but exceeds expectations. Let us handle the details while you focus on creating lasting memories for your attendees! MEET OUR TEAM Sondra Ulin VP, LST Speakers Sondra Ulin has had a career spanning over 20 years in the speaking industry in sales, account management, and coordinating speaking engagements. She managed several speakers offices as well as booked big name speakers on a global level for two speaker bureaus. Sondra’s expertise is in booking incredible speakers for her clients and building lasting relationships with them as well as exceeding their expectations. Her goal is to become friends with everyone she works with and wants all of her clients to have an amazing experience. Sondra holds a B.A. in Public Relations from the University of Louisiana and resides in the Austin, Texas area where she enjoys the hill country lifestyle and cheering on the University of Texas football team. 1-800-787-2840 sondra.ulin@LSTSpeakers.com CONNECT ON LINKEDIN Mary Knox VP, ATHLETE & TALENT MARKETING Mary has extensive experience working with pro athletes and celebrity speakers, including more than 30 years of scheduling sports speakers for some of the top brands in the U.S. and abroad. From corporate keynotes to fireside chats and moderated panels, she has utilized her wide network and ability to form long-lasting relationships to book legends from every major sport (NFL, MLB, NBA, NFL, PGA TOUR, USSF, Olympics, NASCAR, and IndyCar). A preferred vendor for AT&T Stadium and The Ford Star Center, Mary’s priority is finding the perfect speaker to fit her client’s goals and objectives. A native of South Carolina, Mary moved to Dallas after graduating with a B.A. from her beloved Clemson University, so she could be closer to her favorite pro team – the Dallas Cowboys! 214-734-9119 mary.knox@lstmarketing.com CONNECT ON LINKEDIN Celeste Madden Manager, Athlete & Talent Marketing Celeste joined LST Marketing as Talent and Athlete Marketing Manager, a role in which she has excelled due in part to her charismatic, client-facing personality. While building her client base, she has gained experience in talent and speaker logistics, contracts, research, and analytics. Celeste has had the opportunity to work with a variety of top brands as she assists with their speaker and talent needs. Celeste earned her B.A. in Business Marketing from the University of Texas at Arlington. Born and raised in Bedford, Texas, she has always had a passion for sports, which began during her 8-year elite gymnastics career. 817-366-3358 celeste.madden@lstmarketing.com CONNECT ON LINKEDIN

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

Tell Stories Win Sales John Livesay Tell Stories Win Sales John Livesay, also known as The Pitch Whisperer , is a sales keynote speaker who helps companies’ sales teams transform mundane case studies into compelling case stories to win more new business. Drawing from his award-winning career at Condé Nast, John shares the lessons he learned that turn sales teams into revenue rockstars. His TEDx talk, “Be The Lifeguard of Your Own Life” , has garnered over 1,000,000 views. Clients love working with John not only because of his engaging talks but also due to his ongoing support afterward, which includes helping them implement the storytelling skills from his best-selling book, Better Selling Through Storytelling , and his online course, Revenue Rockstar Mastery . His book, The Sale Is in the Tale , is a business fable set in Austin, TX, about a sales representative whose old ways of selling are no longer effective. The reader follows the rep on his journey and learns how to use storytelling and strengthen soft skills to improve both professional and personal relationships. John is also a guest lecturer on leveraging the power of storytelling in sales at multiple universities, including the University of Texas at Austin (UTLA), Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His book is now required reading for the UTLA course on Entertainment and Media Studies. TOPICS Tell Stories Win Sales – Turn boring case studies into compelling case stories Become a revenue rockstar Tell Stories Recruit Top Talent Become the irresistible choice to attract ideal top producers BOOKS The Sale Is in the Tale Better Selling Through Storytelling The Successful Pitch PAST CLIENTS Coca Cola Olympus Medical Bausch & Lomb Honeywell Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Anthem Insurance Nikken Gensler Alzheimer Association Venetian Hotel Las Vegas Redfin HUB International

Moving clients from chaos to confidence Andrew Busch Moving clients from chaos to confidence Andrew Busch is the former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the U.S. government and economic futurist at AndrewBusch.com . For the CFTC, he was charged with improving and enhancing the government’s understanding of the markets and the economy. His job was to take all the news, information, and data on the economy and markets; and filter it into condensed, easily understood research; and then communicate it to the government and public. Andy provided economic and market briefings to White House, US House, US Senate, the SEC, the Federal Reserve Board and the US Treasury staff on a wide range of issues, including interest rates, inflation, China’s influence on trade, and the impact of technology on the economy. Prior to joining the CFTC, Mr. Busch was CEO and founder of a boutique financial markets and policy research firm, Bering Productions, Inc (BPI). Before BPI, he was the Global Currency and Public Policy Strategist for Bank of Montreal (BMO) in Chicago. He is author of the book “ World Event Trading ” covering large crises, like infectious disease outbreaks and war, and their impact on the economy and markets. Today, he’s a consultant and keynote speaker with a wide range of clients, including chemicals, financial services, energy, real estate, manufacturing, construction and agriculture. TOPICS Future Economy: growth opportunities Future Work: growth opportunities 2024 US Presidential Election: Growth Opportunities BOOKS World Event Trading: How to Analyze and Profit from Today’s Headlines PAST CLIENTS Pacific Life Iowa Bankers American Bankers Association Wipfli NW Farm Credit Services MN Association of Financial Professionals COLBA (Chicago Office Leasing Brokers Association) SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors)

Top Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game, and Former U.S. Ski Team Athlete. Molly Bloom Top Keynote Speaker, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game, and Former U.S. Ski Team Athlete. Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin. Bloom’s memoir chronicles her journey from college student to LA waitress to building and operating the largest and most notorious private poker game in the world. Her games featured hundreds of millions of dollars and players like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, A-Rod, and Ben Affleck. Bloom began her career as a world-class skier. While training as a pre-teen, she was diagnosed with severe scoliosis and had to undergo surgery that the doctors said would end her athletic career. A year later, fully recovered, she was back on the slopes. She later joined the U.S. Ski Team and at 21 years old, was ranked No. 3 in North America in moguls, however her Olympic dreams would go unrealized as she left the team to pursue other projects. This led her to what she thought would be a year-long sabbatical in LA. Bloom was finishing her degree in Political Science at the University of Colorado – Boulder, and was in the process of applying to top-tier law schools, when her assistant job turned her into an accidental entrepreneur, running one of the most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker games in the world, pulling in as much as $4 million per year. What happened next is where her story truly begins. Some of Molly’s engagements include Fortune 1000 and strategic clients such as Comcast and U.S. Bank. The film Molly’s Game , written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, stars Academy Award winner, Jessica Chastain (as Molly), Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Brian d’Arcy James, and Chris O’Dowd. Featured on Daily Hive and The New York Times as a ‘must-watch’ movie, Molly’s Game is now available to stream on YouTube TV. Bloom has appeared on numerous shows and in media outlets such as Ellen, Vice, The Los Angeles Times, NPR, Vulture , and has been asked to speak at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women, for companies like BlackRock Financial, SiriusXM Radio, and delivered the 2018 commencement speech at Colorado State University. Currently, Molly is focusing her energy on uplifting and mentoring other women after having been the mentee of amazing, dynamic women herself. In 2020, she launched the One World Group to support women facing various challenges, especially those exacerbated by the global pandemic. In 2022, she launched TORCHED , a new podcast about Olympic controversies.

Award-Winning Inventor, Author, and Top Innovation & Inspirational Speaker; Influential Woman in Technology Tan Le Award-Winning Inventor, Author, and Top Innovation & Inspirational Speaker; Influential Woman in Technology Tan Le is recognized as one of the most influential pioneers in the emerging field of brain-computer interface. An inventor, author, and entrepreneur, she is the founder and CEO of EMOTIV, a San Francisco–headquartered neuroinformatics company. EMOTIV’s mission is to improve the understanding of the human brain and develop a platform for researchers, developers, and consumers worldwide to be part of a global innovation task force. The company’s non-invasive “brainwear” reads and interprets brainwaves, making it possible to control virtual objects with mere thoughts. Tan’s engagements include Fortune 1000 companies and strategic clients such as Comcast, Google, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Born in South Vietnam, Tan migrated to Australia as a refugee with her family in 1981. In 1998, Tan was named Young Australian of the Year for her community work, catapulting her into a prominent role as a social activist and public speaker. She has been honored by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a Young Global Leader since 2009 and has served on the WEF’s Global Future Council on Neurotechnologies. Tan was featured in Forbes’ 50 Names You Need to Know in 2011 and named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer in 2013. In 2018, she received the Industrial Research Institute Achievement Award for “outstanding accomplishment in individual creativity and innovation that contributes broadly to the development of industry and to the benefit of society.” That same year, a portrait of Tan was added to the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia—an honor bestowed on prominent Australians whose lives set them apart as individuals of long-term public interest. Tan’s book, The NeuroGeneration: The New Era in Brain Enhancement That Is Revolutionizing How We Think, Work & Heal , was published in 2020.