Speakers with virtual presentation experience and capabilities are highlighted below. Some may have earned a Certified Virtual Presenter designation (pictured here), which appears on their profiles.

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Consumer Trends:

   Michael Tchong – Cracking the code of the future applying his framework of Ubertrends, massive waves that are reshaping global behavior

    Carol Spiekerman – Retail Trajectories – Known for themes she creates and tracks across categories and channels.

   Bridget Brennan – Author of Why She Buys on Selling, Serving and Marketing to Women.

Eve Turow-Paul – Today’s Global Food and Lifestyle Culture, connections between top trends, how we find well-being and related impacts of the Digital Age.

Creativity & Innovation:

   Julie Holmes – Inventor, Enterprise Software Exec on Innovation and Thriving Amid Change.

  Lisa Bodell – Futurist & Expert on Simplifying Innovation and Change Management

Dr. Vivienne Ming – Theoretical neuroscientist, inventor, Socos entrepreneur, Author of The Tax on Being Different

Majora Carter – Sustainable Bronx Founder, MacArthur Fellow, Urban Revitalization Strategist on Ideas to Reality

    Ozan Varol – Think Like A Rocket Scientist Author on Innovation and Critical Thinking

   Dan Heath – Co-author of Made to Stick, Switch, Upstream, The Power of Moments.

Leland Maschmeyer – Chief Creative Officer, Chobani – Champions Design Thinking for Business Transformation

Customer Experience and Service: 

   Jay Baer – Customer experience and marketing innovation keynoter. Emcee of large events, New York Times bestselling author of six books, and founder of five multi-million dollar companies

   Sandy Geroux – Create strong partnerships with leaders, and customer service professionals who want to WOW their customers

Dr. Jason Carthen – Former New England Patriots player, an accomplished executive, bestselling author and speaker on Leadership, Motivation and Business Growth.

Cybersecurity, AI & Technology:

 Cassie Kozyrkov – CEO of Kozyr, AI Luminary, Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google, and Pioneer of Decision Intelligence

   Clara Durodié – A technology strategist specializing in the business and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services.

  John Sileo – Cyber Security, Identity Theft and Social Engineering. Specializes in making data security fun and engaging, so that it works

Marita Cheng – Rising AI & Technology Star, Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Robot Inventor

Dr. Vivienne Ming – Theoretical neuroscientist, inventor, Socos entrepreneur, Author of The Tax on Being Different

Tyler Cohen Wood – Staying Safe in an Online World: Protecting your Privacy, Sensitive Data, Intellectual Property

   Peter Singer – Cybersecurity & Cyberwar Futurist, Burn-In, Ghost Fleet Author

Amy Zegart – A leading expert on cyber threats, geopolitical risk, and U.S. intelligence, Zegart helps audiences understand the shifting international security landscape and emerging trends.

   Mike Walsh – A global nomad, futurist and author of the bestselling book, The Algorithmic Leader

Digital Business Transformation: 

Terence Mauri – Global Disruption Thinker, Founder, Hack Future Lab, Partner, MIT Solve, Inc. Columnist, Thinkers50 Keynote Speaker, Amazon Bestselling Author, Advisor to Fortune 500 CEO’s.

   Jack Shaw – Voted One of World’s Top 5 Technology & Futurist Speakers, Author on Managing Change, Innovation, Leadership, Blockchain, AI, IoT, 5G, 3DPrinting, Digital Transformation + Virtual Events   20+ years experience delivering virtual keynotes, ask about Holographic presentations. 

Brian Solis – World-renowned digital anthropologist, best-selling author and futurist. Humanizes the relationship between disruptive innovation and its impact on institutions, markets and societies.

Kate O’Neill – Author of Tech Humanist, early Netflix employee, Thinkers50 Radar, Fortune 500 advisor.

   Terry Jones – Founder of two billion-dollar disruptive technology startups (Kayak & Travelocity) Author, Venture Capitalist

John Rossman – Former Amazon Executive, Author and Expert on Digital Disruption

Virtual Emcee:

   Jay Baer – Customer experience and marketing innovation keynoter. Emcee of large events, New York Times bestselling author of six books, and founder of five multi-million dollar companies

    Vanessa Van Edwards – Author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, Over 2 Million TEDx Views

   Greg Schwem – a hilarious (clean) look at today’s corporate environment and the latest tools used to conduct business

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Employee Engagement, Generations, Peak Performance, Virtual Workforce, Resilience & Motivation:

   Kenyon Salo – The James Bond of Motivational Speaking – Daring, Adventurous, Strategic

 Patrick McAndrew – Global Expert on Productivity & Performance

   Eric Boles – Former NFL Player and Executive Coach with powerful insights on Leadership, Teamwork, Peak Performance, Leading Change and Cultural Transformation

   Jill Christensen – Strategies to Re-Engage/Retain Employees, Taught by a Top 101 Global Employee Engagement Infuencer and Best-Selling Author

 Christopher Littlefield – Employee Appreciation & Remote Team Leadership

Cy Wakeman – Drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author who is recognized for cultivating a counter-intuitive, reality-based approach to leadership

   John Register – Helps Clients Amputate their Fears and Embrace Their New Normal, Paralympic Medalist, Gulf War Veteran, Amputee, #1 Best Selling Author

 Sarita Maybin – Author, Say What You Mean in Nice Way

 Sacha Connor – Virtual & Remote Workplace Insider  

More Related Virtual Speakers – Employee Engagement, Peak Performance, Remote Workforce

The Economy, Risk Management & Geopolitics:

   Andrew Busch – Deep understanding of how the markets and the economy are impacted by world events like infectious disease

   Vikram Mansharamani – Global Trend-Watcher, Author on Critical Thinking, Boombustology: Spotting Financial Bubbles Before They Burst

Noreena Hertz – Economist, Lonely Century Author, One of the World’s Leading Thinkers

   Peter Zeihan – Geopolitical Futurist

The Future:

   Jim Carroll – Global Futurist & Author with Proven Virtual Skills and Pro-Caliber Studio. Rapid business model change, business transformation in a period of economic uncertainty and fast paced innovation

   Dr. Amy Zalman – Internationally recognized futurist who prepares business leaders to anticipate and create change

Jamie Metzl – Technology, AI and Geopolitical Futurist Speaker, Bestselling Author of Superconvergence.

   Nancy Giordano – One of the world’s top female futurists, illuminates the intersections of business, technology and society

  Rohit Talwar – Globally recognized Futurist, Publisher, Author on Tech Ethics, Rapid Change, Scenario Planning for Multiple Industries

Dr. Daniel Kraft – TED Speaker, Digital Health Futurist, Physician.

   Michael Rogers – The Virtualization of America, What Comes After Covid, Virtual Small Group Facilitation

Shivvy Jurvis – UK-based futurist and video series creator uncovering the groundbreaking advances that need to be on your radar

Leadership, Team Building, Change & Uncertainty:

   Cassandra Worthy – Thrive in the face of merger, acquisition, and significant disruptions like COVID-19 from the world’s leading Change Enthusiast

    Kristi Hedges – Executive Presence Authority, Author of The Inspiration Code on Leadership Influence

   Mary Kelly – Only female leadership speaker with an economics PhD, 20 years Military Service, 10+ books

   Alden Mills – Speaks from the Intersection of CEO, Founder and Navy SEAL – Profile being updated. 

Dorie Clark – Author of The Long Game and Stand Out. Lauded by Thinkers50 and Marshall Goldsmith as a Top Communication Coach

   Robert Cialdini PhD – Preeminent expert in persuasion and influence, Author of Pre-Suasion

Carey Lohrenz – First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in North America, Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, CEO, Board member, Leadership Expert

Walter Bond – Former NBA Pro Inspires Your Team to Greatness

More Virtual Speakers on Leadership, Influence & Uncertainty

Sales, Business Growth,  Productivity Tech, Marketing & Social Media:

    Kelly McDonald – A marketing and communications exec, best-selling author sharing how to connect with people not like you

   Neal Schaffer – Top Influencing Business Social Media Author, Advisor for Sales & Marketing Professionals

    Crystal Washington – Simplifies complex Web and social media topics makes them practical for everyday people and small business owners

Janine Driver – Author of You Can’t Lie to Me, over 16 years as a federal law enforcement officer who now shares her people-reading skills

Sally Hogshead – Bestselling author of How the World Sees You – Discover Your Highest Value Through the Science of Fascination and Fascinate: How to Make Your Brand Impossible to Resist

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