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

   Rhonda Vetere – Seasoned C-suite technology executive, Author and global leader with 25+ years of experience managing large, global teams, M&A and Digital Transformation.

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

   Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi – Visionary AI strategist, Founder and CEO of The International Social Impact Institute® (The ISII).

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.

   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.

Ask us about New York City innovation and digital startup tours! We’ve partnered with a NYC space hosting many digital-first firms, with a podcasting studio, 2 multi-floor locations offering rooms for meetings and events and access to the best of midtown Manhattan.

 Lauren Hasson – Strategies for Tech Pros to Get Promoted and Earn Bigger Raises

   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

Jon Dorenbos’s latest demo video:

   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 – Author of A Cool Girl’s Guide To Courage, and coach who works with organizations to create a culture of courage where employees perform at their highest potential.

   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

 Emilie Baltz – Experiential Food & Technology Designer.

 Kim Perell – Expert on Successful Execution

   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!

Kenston Henderson – Establish foundational leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion in your organization with this inspiring speaker who knows first-hand how to teach difficult conversations that create real progress

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.

   Jon Levy – Behavioral Scientist, Author of You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence

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 advisor.

 Jamie Metzl – Technology & Geopolitical Futurist, Hacking Darwin Author

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

 

Deborah Rosado Shaw – Former SVP, Chief of Global Diversity & Equity, PepsiCo.

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

Daniel Levitin – Neuroscientist, Author & Musician with one of most viewed TED Talks

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

Smiley Poswolsky – Expert on Belonging in a Hybrid Workplace, Author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness