Juan Alvarado is a Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and U.S. Army war veteran with a proven record of building high-performing, mission-driven teams. With experience leading under pressure and training large groups in dynamic environments, Juan helps transportation and travel professionals develop the core leadership skills needed to boost morale, enhance communication, and lead with confidence, whether they’re managing drivers, sales teams, dispatch, or customer service departments.

Through his program Blueprint to Leadership, Juan equips leaders with tools to overcome burnout, improve retention, and create strength-based cultures that thrive on purpose and trust. His results-driven strategies have already empowered over 1,500 school administrators across the country and are easily transferable to the operational demands of the bus and motorcoach industry. Featured on FOX, NBC, and CBS, Juan brings practical insights, infectious energy, and a leadership blueprint that elevates entire organizations on the road and off.

Sarah Benoit is part tech nerd, part communication junkie, part poet, and all extrovert. For more than two decades she has been a straight-talking digital strategist, educator, and speaker focused on helping people master online marketing, minus the fluff. 

As Lead Instructor for Learn Tourism, she delivers practical, motivating keynotes and workshops for destinations, conferences, and communities nationwide. She also designs educational curriculum and online ambassador training programs. Sarah is known for her candor, creativity, and compassion. She’s passionate about inclusive education, ethical tech, and helping others speak up and level up. 

Laura Berman Fortgang is recognized as a pioneer in the coaching field.  She  was one of the first in the world to receive the Master Coach Credential  from the International  Coach Federation.

Laura has worked extensively in the corporate arena as an Executive Coach in pharma, the food industry, entertainment,  banking and in government agencies such NASA and the Army Corps of Engineers. She has also worked with artists and entrepreneurs through the TED fellow program, the Sundance Film Festival and multiple startups.

As a professional speaker, Laura has traveled to many parts of the world to inspire excellence for individual and companies. Such companies include: McDonald’s, Prudential, Tricon, American Express, and The Blanchard Companies.  Women’s groups such as the Healthcare Women’s Business Association, the Women’s Food Service Forum and Women’s Leadership initiatives for Mc Donald’s Corporation, Eli Lilly and Novartis have had her back year after year as a featured speaker. Her Tedx talk has garnered over 2 million views.

The best-selling author of five self-help books, Laura has been a frequent contributor to mainstream media like REDBOOK magazine, The Huffington Post, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The CBS Early Show, NBC's Today and various nationally syndicated print and cable outlets.

From major broadcast newsrooms to boardrooms to conference stages, Shakira M. Brown (https://www.shakirabrown.com/) has mastered the art of effective communication across every medium and technology. As an Award-Winning Leadership Communication Strategist who launched memorable programs and campaigns for Microsoft and other national brands during her days at a Madison Avenue New York City publicity firm to leading internal/external corporate communication for international professional services firms and publicly traded corporations, Shakira knows that authentic leadership communication isn't just about what you say—it's about creating lasting connections that drive business outcomes. Today, Shakira believes the greatest threat to organizational success isn't found in quarterly reports, but found in the breakdown of human connection within teams. Recognized as a National Human "Soft" Skills Expert Speaker, she customizes learning experiences for professionals across industries to train them to stop dysfunctional work behaviors, listen more, adopt responsible AI practices, and speak with intent for greater workforce retention. Through her signature methodologies and transformative workshops, Shakira demonstrates how authentic leadership communication fuels engagement, collaboration, and bottom-line performance. Shakira energizes professional association audiences and corporate teams across America with dynamic keynotes and transformative CPE-approved workshops, bringing decades of real-world expertise to help leaders discover their voice, amplify their influence, and embrace their full leadership potential. It's measurable, it's human connection math, it's R-O-I redefined through the power of intentional communication.

For over three decades, Carole Copeland Thomas has been an unwavering force in the world of global cross culturalism, equity, and inclusion. With a remarkable journey that began in 1987, she has risen to prominence as an acclaimed TEDx speaker, seasoned speaker, and a thought leader of international recognition. In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, she remains at the forefront of emerging trends, keeping a vigilant eye on the concerns and challenges faced by working professionals. 

Carole's extensive career, spanning an impressive 38 years, has been built on the bedrock of meaningful relationships and impactful partnerships. She has collaborated with a diverse array of local, national, and international clients,  including corporate giants like Meet Boston (formerly The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau) State Street Corporation, Walmart, Amtrak, /ASAE, The TJX Companies, and Emirates Airlines. 

She is more than just a speaker, trainer, or thought leader; she is a transformative force shaping the future of multiculturalism, equity, and inclusion. 

Carole has spoken in 45 states and nine countries and has visited 32 countries on six continents. She is an at-large executive board member at Meet Boston and Chairs their Multicultural Committee. 

Glen Guyton equips organizations with future-focused talent strategies that close skills gaps and anticipate workforce disruptions. A Certified Speaking Professional with more than 20 years of leadership experience, Glen is known for turning complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions.

From his early years as a U.S. Air Force officer to his work leading national
nonprofit organizations and guiding Fortune 500 companies, Glen has always
been about one thing: helping people thrive. He has delivered 400+ hours of
training and countless keynotes that leave leaders with tools they can use right
away—whether that means boosting employee retention, navigating cultural
change, or preparing teams for the future of work.

Audiences connect with Glen because he brings both sharp foresight, humor, and genuine warmth. His Texas roots, military discipline, and global perspective
inform his practical and relatable style. Leaders describe his sessions as a mix of trusted mentorship and future-ready strategy—equal parts engaging stories and data-driven insights.

Today, as the founder of GuyStar Enterprises, Glen partners with executives, HR leaders, and associations to help them align people strategy with organizational vision.

Whether he’s speaking about trust, technology, or transformation, Glen’s focus is simple: equip leaders to build resilient, engaged, and future-ready workplaces.

Kristen Knowles is an award-winning leadership expert, speaker, and thought leader recognized for her groundbreaking work in leadership and culture transformation. As CEO of Brave Leaders Group, she leads a firm dedicated to cultivating brave cultures and developing transformational leadership programs for global organizations.

With over a decade of experience and 13 leadership awards, Kristen has partnered with multinational companies to build leadership systems that drive performance, engagement, and sustainable change. Her dynamic storytelling, rooted in real-world corporate experiences, invites audiences to challenge traditional views of leadership and embrace bold new paradigms.

A former Vice President, Board Chair, Head of Leadership Development, and Chief Human Resources Officer for both national and international companies, Kristen brings deep expertise and a proven track record in developing leaders who make history and redefine the future of leadership.

Paul Krismer teaches the practical application of positive emotions to achieve corporate and personal excellence. At no time in our modern life has this message been more important. With economic challenges, persistent stress, and political issues creeping into every part of people's already demanding lives, Paul provides the HOW of resiliency and the POW of effective culture!

He is recognized as one of the top ten most notable speakers by Ignite Magazine - The Magazine for Professional Meeting Planners. He is equally comfortable on a stage as he is delivering intimate corporate retreats.

Paul is an employee engagement and workplace culture expert and a dynamic speaker/trainer. Playful and captivating storytelling complements his informative and entertaining presentations on the science of happiness as a strong predictor of success. At the same time, Paul is exceptionally practical, providing tools that audiences and entire workforces can immediately use.

Adding to this scientific foundation, Paul draws on real-world experience using the tools he shares. For more than 30 years, he implemented the lessons from positive psychology research while working in senior management roles—overseeing hundreds of employees, multi-million-dollar projects, and cheerfully growing future leaders. In addition, as a Certified Executive Coach, Paul has helped his clients discover hidden talents and attain greater life satisfaction.

Paul's engaging delivery always leaves his audience wanting more. His feedback form ratings average 9.2 out of 10, and nearly all those who respond say they would like to have Paul return to the same event.

Additionally, Paul is the best-selling author of two books: "Whole Person Happiness: How to be Well in Body, Mind and Spirit” and “Beyond Profit & Productivity: Putting Positive Workplace Culture to Work.”

Paul is a proud member of the International Positive Psychology Association and the Global Speakers Federation. In 2025, he was awarded the rare designation as a Certified Professional Speaker (CSP), joining just 800 others worldwide who qualify.

A Chief Marketing Officer turned Productivity Speaker, Consultant & Trainer – Sarah Ohanesian built the system, tools, and templates she needed to manage life as a busy CMO. Now, she shares everything she has learned and created. She coaches and trains busy professionals on how to get more done and ultimately get back control of their time.

Sarah is on a mission to fight burnout and increase happiness at work. Through her programs, she helps people clarify their thoughts, organize their work, and take meaningful action. Because when you are efficient with what you need to do you have more time and energy for what you want to do and the people you love.

Sarah is the founder of SO Productive, a productivity training and consulting companies.

Todd Palmer is an executive coach & author who is committed to helping business leaders GET UNSTUCK! Through executive coaching, corporate training, and keynote speaking, he helps business leaders tackle their obstacles and clear their path to success.

As an entrepreneur and active CEO of 25 years, Todd knows the struggles business owners face regarding people, cash, strategy & execution. He took his first company from $600,000 in debt, to making the INC 5,000 as one of America’s fastest-growing companies (an astounding 6 times!). Todd is also author of the #1 International Amazon Best Seller- From Suck to Success: A Guide for Extraordinary Entrepreneurship

He specializes in helping CEOs join the mission statement of the organization with their personal core values, while addressing fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. He brings a unique blend of authenticity, transparency and vulnerability to help business owners achieve their goals. Todd’s mission is to share the strategies he’s learned over the past 20 years to guide business owners, entrepreneurs, and CEO’s into success.

Scott Simson is a dynamic speaker, author, and CEO of Video Marketing World, as well as the owner of Raffiti, a creative agency that helps brands and individuals grow powerful online communities through the art of video. With nearly 400,000 engaged followers across platforms, Scott has become a trusted voice in video marketing, storytelling, and audience connection.

As a full-time content creator, Scott has helped generate hundreds of millions of video views and millions of dollars in revenue both personally and for his clients. His strategies have empowered entrepreneurs, creators, and Fortune 500 companies to harness the power of video to build trust, scale influence, and drive measurable growth.

Scott has partnered with leading brands such as Amazon, H-E-B, Mattel, and VTech, and his insights have been featured in CBS MoneyWatch, the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Daily News, and The Boston Globe.

Whether he’s on stage or behind the camera, Scott’s mission remains the same: to help others transform their message into meaningful impact through video.

Roni Weiss is the Executive Director of Travel Unity, a nonprofit that guides the travel industry to welcome people of all backgrounds and identities.

He led the creation of the first industry standards for inclusive practices and runs Travel Unity’s certification programs, oversees consulting projects, and coordinates its Alliance.

Born in New York and raised in Washington State, Roni earned his Associate’s degree with Honors at age 12, graduated high school at 15, and completed dual Bachelor's degrees in Drama and English at 18.

Roni has visited 70+ countries (including every country in Europe), six continents, and 48 U.S. states. He lives in Pleasantville, NY, with his partner, Lauren, and their four children.