The primal need for human connection has been reinforced as we explore new ways to work, conduct business, shop, build careers and socialize. Our speakers, trainers and emcee’s explore related societal, technological, cultural, economic, psychological, persuasion and collaboration strategies.  

Talent:

 

                 

Graphic Recorders, Visual Storytellers and Visual Note-Takers

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.

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

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

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™

Patrick McAndrew – Global Expert on Productivity & Performance

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

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

David Allison – Consumer behavior expert, whose Valuegraphics Database helps organizations maximize customer engagement.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Jonathan Sprinkles – Author of 13 books, founder of The Connection Lab, an award-winning company that is on a mission to help people live bigger and lead better through the power of human connection

 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.

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

Kristi Hedges – Author, The Inspiration Code on Leadership Influence

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

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.

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

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

Tiffany Shlain – Award-winning Filmmaker, Tech Unplugging Advocate

Celeste Headlee – NPR Journalist whose TEDx Talk earned 36 Million views: Better Conversations

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

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

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

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

Greg Schwem – facilitates human connection via a hilarious look at today’s corporate environment and the latest tools used to conduct business.

Christopher Littlefield – Employee Appreciation and Remote Team Leadership

Beau Lotto – Neuroscientist, 3-Time TED Mainstage Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Author of Deviate

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

Poet Ali – Over One Million TED views

Chad Littlefield – Asking Better Questions that Build Trust Among Teams

Kate O’Neill – “The Tech Humanist.” Leading a global discussion about our tech-driven future.

Yoram Solomon – TRUST Expert, Author of The Book of TRUST, Host of The TRUST Show, TEDx and Keynote Speaker.

Laura Schwartz – Former White House Director of Events, Author of Eat, Drink & Succeed!, TV Personality, Professional Speaker and Emcee

Kenyon Salo – How to Pursue The Bucket List Life

Ben Nemtin – Rethinking Mental Health, Communities of Service

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