Edie Goldberg- Future of Work and Talent Management Expert
Dr. Edie Goldberg, author of The Inside Gig (2020), is a leading expert in talent management and the future of work. With a Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology, she advises C-suite leaders on workforce adaptability, internal mobility, and performance strategies. A dynamic speaker, Edie delivers actionable insights on AI’s impact and workforce trends to drive organizational success.
Karen Jaw-Madson- Culture, Leadership, and Organizational Transformation Expert
Karen Jaw-Madson delivers high-impact, “a-ha” moments that serve as the catalyst for change. She’s known as a dynamic speaker who quickly connects with and tailors her talks for her audience. Topics range across various aspects of leadership and culture at the individual, team, and organizational scales, proving her versatility as a keynote presenter, panelist and facilitator. Organizations benefit from the wisdom she’s gained from her extensive experience as an executive, management consultant, coach, published author, and educator.
Mitch Lippman- Organizational Effectiveness Innovator
Mitch Lippman is an organizational effectiveness expert with decades of experience across tech, entertainment, and hospitality. Specializing in executive coaching, he combines insights from leadership, the arts, and behavioral psychology to help leaders adapt, innovate, and drive growth. Mitch’s approach blends operational efficiency with soft skills, empowering individuals and organizations to achieve peak performance in today’s complex business environment.
Orly Maravankin- Expert in leadership coaching and development.
Orly Maravankin is an executive coach and global consultant with 25 years of experience across various industries. A member of the International Coach Federation, she specializes in leadership development, executive coaching, and fostering high-performing work environments. Drawing from her expertise in business, brain-based coaching, mindfulness, and psychology, Orly empowers leaders to manage triggers, build resilience, and lead with emotional intelligence, helping them thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Lacey Leone McLaughlin – Expert in leadership effectiveness coaching
Lacey Leone McLaughlin advises all levels of leaders with a particular emphasis on leadership transitions and leadership effectiveness coaching. She has designed, implemented and facilitated large-scale change, strategy, coaching, learning and development initiatives.
James Papiano- Thought leader in operational excellence and change management
James Papiano is a hybrid coach-consultant specializing in small to medium-sized organizations across academic medicine, professional services, and financial sectors. With a focus on long-term, relationship-driven engagements, he helps clients grow as leaders and avoid plateaus. James employs a systems thinking approach, integrating coaching with organizational consulting to drive lasting change. He values practical experience over formal credentials and emphasizes development over performance targets, prioritizing meaningful conversations and personal growth in his work.
Sally Parker- Strategic advisor on communications and leadership
Sally Parker is an organizational strategist and cultural anthropologist, specializing in transformational leadership and system design. Drawing on her diverse background in architecture and business development, she helps organizations adapt to change at the ecosystem level, emphasizing social and environmental impact. Sally’s consultative approach supports leaders in reinvention, using a holistic, interdisciplinary perspective to drive deep, systemic transformation and innovation.
Cheryl Perkins – Pioneer in Growth Strategy, Innovation & Business Transformation
With over 30 years of experience in driving strategy, growth and innovation, Cheryl Perkins is a recognized leader in strategic business transformation. She spent two decades at Kimberly-Clark, where she played a pivotal role in shaping market strategies and fostering resilient leadership. Cheryl specializes in guiding organizations through market shifts, helping them pivot effectively and build long-term success.
Her expertise spans multiple industries, providing leaders with actionable insights that fuel collaboration, problem-solving, and sustainable growth. Cheryl emphasizes the importance of aligning strategy and innovation with tangible outcomes, ensuring organizations stay competitive in an evolving landscape.
Robyn Singh- Expert on leadership development, organization transformation and human resources strategy
Robyn Singh is a dynamic and highly respected leadership coach and human resources consultant with 25 years of experience at global technology companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, and various tech start-ups. Specializing in leadership coaching and development, change management, organizational transformation, and HR strategy/operations, Robyn empowers leaders and teams to navigate change and reach their fullest potential. Her approach is rooted in trust and appreciation, guiding clients to uncover strengths and embrace sustainable transformation.
Michele Stowe – Transforming Nonprofit Leadership with Real-World Experience
Michele Stowe is a seasoned executive coach and former Chief Operating Officer at Mercy Housing, bringing firsthand experience in navigating the challenges of nonprofit leadership. With a background in human resources and a passion for leadership development, she delivers dynamic, research-backed, and inspiring talks. Having interviewed over 100 nonprofit leaders and drawing from her own lived experience in the sector, Michele shares powerful insights, real-world strategies, and hard-earned lessons. Her engaging presentations connect deeply with audiences, equipping nonprofit leaders to drive meaningful, lasting change.
Shannon Wallis- Expert in global leadership development
Shannon Wallis is a seasoned leadership development expert with a background in consulting, organizational change, and leadership roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft. She focuses on empowering high-potential individuals and teams through a proactive approach to leadership. Passionate about social responsibility, she dedicates 20% of her time to nonprofits. Shannon is also the author of a book exploring leadership through personal growth.
Ken Warman- Expert in leadership and high performance teams
Ken Warman is a leadership coach with a unique background in business, having served as a CFO and COO. This business-first perspective allows him to connect with technically trained professionals and leaders (financial services, pharmaceutical, engineering, etc). Specializing in high-performance teams, Ken leverages his athletic background and servant leadership philosophy to guide leaders in knowledge-based industries. His expertise supports both large enterprises and growing firms, helping leaders evolve into impactful decision-makers and team builders.
Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD – Researcher and strategist in employee engagement and organizational growth and innovation
Theresa Welbourne is the CEO of eePulse, creator of the first employee pulse survey technology, which measures energy to predict productivity. As an academic at The University of Alabama and the University of Southern California, she researches fast-growth firms and employee resource groups (ERGs). Theresa is working to evolve ERGs to Strategic Resource Groups, using data and innovation to drive organizational success, focusing on leadership and employee development strategies.
Ian Ziskin- Business leader, advisor, author and teacher
Ian Ziskin has over 40 years of experience as a business leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. His global leadership experience includes Chief Human Resources Officer and/or other senior leadership roles with three Fortune 100 companies. Ian can speak on the two books he authored: Lives Lost and Leadership Found: Lessons from Special Somebodies (to be published in Fall 2025), and The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change (published June 2022). He can also address Personal Leadership Philosophy, Integrating Business and People Strategy, Leadership and Talent Development, Performance Culture, Future of Work and HR, Controlling Your Own Development Destiny, and other career and HR advice.
