Promenade cultivates a global network of professional speakers, trainers, emcees, moderators, graphic recorders, facilitators and corporate entertainers. Talent recently added to or updated on our site follows:

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Career Development Speakers

   Kate O’Neill – The “Tech Humanist,” is a globally recognized speaker, author of What Matters Next, and leading voice on the human future of technology.

   Theresa Payton – First Female White House Chief Information Officer; AI Strategist; Business and Personal Security Expert; Privacy Visionary.

   Rashaun Williams – Venture capitalist, entrepreneur, guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank and a limited partner in the Atlanta Falcons

   Ben Kjar – Become a Victor not a Victim, Star of Standout Film.

  Matthew Emerzian – Founder & CEO of Every Monday Matters | 4× Bestselling Author | Creator of The Mattering Mindset™

   Daniel Lubetzky – Founder of KIND Snacks, Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank and leading social entrepreneur who built a billion-dollar global brand known for health transparency and purpose-driven business.

 Tara Renze – Emotional Intelligence Expert—Delivering Keynotes, Transformational Workshops and EQ Strategies to Ignite Authenticity, Confidence, and Unstoppable Success.

   Smiley Poswolsky – Leading Expert on Building a Culture of Belonging and Human Connection in the Age of AI 

   Dr. Shawn Dubravac – Author of Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data Will Transform the Way We Work, Live, and Communicate, which explores how the world’s mass adoption of digital technologies portends the beginning of a new era for humanity in the realms of business, healthcare, finance, transportation and culture.

   Lauren Hasson – Career Strategies for Tech Pros to Accelerate Advancement and Build Lasting Impact

  Jim Carroll – Global Futurist, Trends & Innovation Expert, Author.

   Andrew Busch – Presidential Advisor: Impact of Politics and Tech on Business & The Economy

 Gregory Offner – Author and Musician whose work helps organizations to attract, engage and retain exceptional employees.

   Arel Moodie – Shows how “Adult Development Theory” can change how we understand ourselves and those around us for better organizational results. One of Inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30 list” of America’s top entrepreneurs.

   John Manzella – World-recognized speaker and author on global business, trade policy, labor and the latest economic trends.

   Chester Santos – The International Man of Memory empowers people to develop life-changing memory skills for personal and career success.

 Timothy Papandreou – Global thought leader on emerging technologies, moonshots, smart cities and the future of life & work.

 Allison Massari – Iconic Storytelling℠ for Leaders and Changemakers—Celebrated Artist, Burn Survivor, Entrepreneur, Encourager

 Anders Sörman-Nilsson – Futurist speaks about Proactive responses such as Disruptive Thinking, Innovation Strategy, Human Transformation and Digital Adaptation.

   Rhonda Vetere – A Force for good. Global Executive. World record holder. STEM Ambassador. Speaker. Triathlete. 2x Author. Mentor. Change maker. Board member.

   Shelly Palmer – Inventor, Author, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at the Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with tech strategy & solutions.

   Alex Goryachev – WSJ Bestselling Author, LinkedIn AI Top Voice Forbes, Entrepreneur and Fast Company Contributor.

 Dan Chuparkoff – Bringing Innovation to Non-Tech Teams. Former Google Exec shows how to make sense of AI and Harness the Power of Technology.

   Adriane Berg – Trusted Radio/TV Personality on Attracting & Serving the Robust 60+ Market.

     Carol Spieckerman – Retail Branding Consultant and Former Supplier on the “Transmedia Transformation” – Beyond Omni-Channel.

 Patrick McAndrew – Global Expert on Productivity & Performance

  King Willonius – Award-winning Filmmaker, AI storyteller and Comedian, a modern renaissance man unafraid to break boundaries.

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

 Nicolas Hamilton – Limit Defier, Racing Driver, Motivational Speaker.

Justin Forsett – CEO, Co-Founder of Hustle Clean. Shark Tank Contestant, NFL Pro Bowl Running Back.

   Nikolas Badminton – Futurist with Extensive Corporate Tech and Executive Experience, Author of Facing Our Futures: How Foresight, Futures Design and Strategy Creates Prosperity and Growth.

   Dr. Ruth Gotian – Weill Cornell Medicine’s Chief Learning Officer, Author of The Success Factor and other Books on High Achievers, Mentorship and Leadership Development.

  Rachel Tobac – An ethical hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security.

   Josh Linkner – Serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and venture capital investor.

Josh has been an industry pioneer for over 15 years, still breaking new ground. Josh is redefining the model by bundling 12 months of services and content with every keynote.

   Dr. Aadeel Akhtar – PhD, CEO and Founder of PSYONIC, which makes advanced AI-powered bionic limbs for humans and robots. Appeared on Shark Tank, securing a three-shark deal for One Million Dollars.

 Eric O’Neill – Cybersecurity Expert, Legendary FBI Operative Featured in the Film Breach, Bestselling Author, Technology Futurist & Attorney

Graphic Recorders, Visual Storytellers and Visual Note-Takers

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

Ink Factory – A Leading Source for Visual Storytellers, Graphic Recording and Related Workshops. 

   Rohit Bhargava – Futurist, Brand Strategist & Author of 7 Books: The Future Normal, Non-Obvious

   Matthew Mueller – Author of The Mindful Innovator, columnist for Innovation Leader and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert working with some of the world’s biggest retail and CPG brands.

   Erica Dhawan – Leading Authority on 21st Century Teamwork, Collaboration, and Innovation

New Keynote for 2024: Selling Value in a 21st Century Marketplace: The Power of Connectional Intelligence

   Scott Parazynski – Physician, Astronaut (7-time space walker), Pilot, Inventor, Tech Manufacturing CEO, Adventurer on Teamwork, Leadership and Risk Management. 

Scott’s Updated Keynote Topics on Teamwork, Risk, Leadership.

   Simone Heng – A human connection specialist, author and former international broadcaster for Virgin Radio Dubai, HBO Asia, and CNBC. Seasoned Emcee who has hosted 2,000+ events.

   Alana M. Hill – International change leadership expert, Author of What’s Your Catalyst, engineer, passionate energy industry veteran who has paved the way for Women leaders in tech.

  Larissa May – Founder of Half The Story (HTS), Digital Wellness for Youth and Gen Z Marketing Authority.

   Andrea Flack-Wetherald – Social Worker Turned Comedian, Speaker & Bestselling Author of Mindful Improv Thinking™? 

 Naveen Agarwal – InsureTech, AI and Digital Transformation Speaker. Board Advisor, Former C-Suite Executive in Multinational Public Firms.

   Natalie Nixon, PhD – Strategy, Foresight, and Innovation Expert, Award-winning Author, Creativity Guru, Global Keynote Speaker

   Jay Baer – Hall of Fame Business Growth Speaker, NY Times Best-Selling Author, Internet Pioneer, Serial Entrepreneur, Tequila Influencer.

 Zack Kass – AI Futurist, former Head of Go To Market at OpenAI

 Constance M. Hunter – Top Business Economist, Speaker on Geopolitical Risk, AI and the Economy.

  Updated with Creative Advisor and Leadership programs Dr. Rick Jensen – Pro Golf & Tennis Performance Coach Known for Guidance to Top Producing Financial Advisors and Insurance Sales Pros.

 Jean Marie DiGiovanna – Author of Stop Talking, Start Asking. Global Leadership Speaker.

Speakers for Colleges, Associations & Non-Profits

   Al Dea – Career-building and workplace trends expert with specialty serving Associations & Higher Education.

   Paul J. Long – Fundamism for Sales, Leadership, Service and Employee Engagement

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   Liv Boeree – Filmmaker, TED speaker and Poker Champion

Speakers for Colleges, Associations & Non-Profits

   Ashish K. Jha, MD, M.P.H., Dean, Brown University School of Public Health. White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator 2022-2023.

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

   John Sitilides – Keynotes at corporate, investor, and industry conferences, and before government, military and intelligence community audiences on geopolitical risk management and the business impacts of international security policies.  

   Christina Kerley – Technology Expert on Future of Reskilling and AI at Work   New AI at Work and Reskilling Topics and Videos added.

   Friederike Fabritius – Author of The Wall Street Journal Bestselling Brain-Friendly Workplace: Why Talented People Quit and How to Get Them to Stay and of the award-winning book The Leading Brain: Neuroscience Hacks to Work Smarter, Better, Happier.

Art of Everyone – Laser Guided Live Art brings groups of people together to co-create commissioned works of art.

The Future of Human Connection

Immersive, Experiential, Non-Conventional Programming 

Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) and ChatGPT Speakers

 Jez Rose – Behaviour Insight Advisor to most of the Fortune 500 and executive leadership performance coach, Author of Flip the Switch.

  Leanne Meyer – Author of Climbing the Spiral Staircase, 30 Years of Fortune 100 Executive Coaching.

   Adam Weiner – 14 Years in Navy SEAL Leadership, Subsequent Financial Services & Automotive Executive Roles

   Candace Doby – Leadership communication strategist, author and courage coach delivering practical communication tools to build courageous leaders and high-performing teams.

   Cassandra Worthy’s updated Change Keynotes and Video

 Kurt Uhlir – Growth lessons from his pivotal roles in an IPO and leading teams across six continents. “The king of scaling”.

 Betsy Allen-Manning – Leadership & Corporate Culture Expert who engages your audience through games, brainteasers, discussions, dancing, and on-the-spot implementation.

   Monika Bielskyte – Africa-based Futurist; VR & AR Expert; Advisor on Leading Hollywood Productions & Technology Sector

 Jacques Martiquet – The Party Scientist on Maximizing Joy and Connection at Work

   Henna Pryor – Workplace Performance Expert, Former Staffing Sales Star, 2x TEDx speaker, Good Awkward Author.

   Elin Hauge – Connecting Artificial Intelligence & Disruptive Technology with Business & Society.

 Vito Di Bari – Futurist, Author, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Speaker.

   Loycent Gordon – Owner of Historic Neir’s Tavern – New York City

 Diane Allen – Violinist, TED/TEDx speaker on Reaching Flow State – Peak Performance, Meaning & Joy

Poet Ali – Keynoter on The Human Spirit whose 2014 TEDx Talk has over a million views.

 Tucker Bryant – Former Googler and Stanford poet shares creative tools everyone can use.

 Riaz Meghji – The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships

   Matt Russo – Astrophysicist, Musician & TED Speaker.

   Sebastian Terry – 100 Things to Do Before You Die

  Jessica Encell-Coleman -Creator at The Magic of Human Connection

   Diana Kander – Curiosity’s Contribution to Innovation, Author of The Curiosity Muscle.

     Kim Becking- Build a Momentum Mindset to Elevate Resilience and Success

  Marcy Axelrod – How to Show Up and Achieve More 

  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.

Tameka Vasquez – Social Futurist, Foresight Strategist and Educator.

   Julie Smolyansky – Youngest Female CEO of a publicly held firm, Lifeway Foods.

   Monica Verma – European Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing Expert, Monica Talks Cyber Host.

 Melina Palmer – Why Consumers Really Buy. Change, Pricing & Product Strategies.

  Tony Kitchens – Entrepreneur, Philanthropist who rose from humble beginnings on Chicago’s South Side to Build a 100 Million Dollar Tech Business.

  Dr. Velma Trayham is the CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting, a fast-growing diversity marketing firm. Leadership, Empowerment & Faith-driven Change Agent.  

    David Allison – Consumer behavior expert, whose Valuegraphics Database helps organizations create exponentially better customer engagement.

Michael Weidokal is an internationally-recognized economic and geopolitical forecaster who helps business leaders, policy makers and the public to understand the issues and trends impacting our world.

 Justin Jones-Fosu – Leveraging leadership experience with three Fortune 500 companies. Passionate Productivity, Everyday Diversity, and Leading through Respect.

Anastasia Vladychynska – Ukraine’s Leading Customer Experience Speaker

Fabio Marques – Helped hundreds of organizations to Multiply Sales while building a Customer-Centric Culture based on Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, and VALUE!

Majora Carter – Sustainable Bronx Founder, MacArthur Fellow, Urban Revitalization Strategist.

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

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

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

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

Celeste Headlee – NPR Journalist whose TEDx Talk earned 30 Million views: Better Conversations

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.

Nikki Greenberg – Real Estate Futurist on Built World Innovation

Brandon Chrostowski – EDWINS Restaurant Founder Turns Formerly Incarcerated People Into World-Class Chefs and Business Leaders

Chad Foster – Successful Executive & Speaker: The first blind graduate of the Harvard leadership program, building software resulting in job opportunities for 100s of millions

Navi Radjou – Co-author of the bestseller Jugaad Innovation: Think Frugal, Be Flexible, Generate Breakthrough Growth

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

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