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Thijs Launspach
Thijs Launspach is a Dutch psychologist, (TEDx-)speaker, and best selling author. He’s known for his work in helping people improve and maintain their mental health in today's increasingly complex world.
Netherlands
Thijs Launspach was born in 1988 in the Netherlands. He studied Clinical Psychology at the University of Amsterdam, where he earned his Master's degree in 2011. Since then, he has worked as a teacher (UVA, School of Life), speaker, and author,...
Dr. Michael Bloomfield
Dr. Michael Bloomfield is an expert in creativity and innovation, with a focus on developing a scientific theory of creativity called Cusp Theory. He has also created an app, "Creative Being", to help individuals improve their creative intelligence through daily mental exercises.
UK
Dr. Michael Bloomfield is an anthropologist and leading expert on creative thinking and innovation. He has developed Cusp Theory, a unified scientific theory of creativity and authored the book "Creative Being". He also created an app "Creative...
Paul Morland
Paul Morland speaks about the power of demographics in understanding a wide range of disciplines, such as real estate, health, and the economy. With a unique view of populations, he offers listeners a way to integrate demographics analysis into policy shaping.
France, UK
Dr Paul Morland writes and speaks about population trends and demographics. Traveling the globe to offer insights into historical and modern global trends, he is acclaimed for his knowledge of the field. Recognized by the media outlets as a leading...
Ty Bennett
Ty Bennett is a successful entrepreneur and CEO, expert in leadership development and best-selling author, and sought-after motivational speaker, who empowers individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential.
USA
Ty Bennett is a world-renowned entrepreneur, leadership expert and bestselling author who has impacted thousands through his motivational speeches and training programs. He is the owner and CEO of the world's largest Ninja Warrior Gym and the...
Naomi Garrick
Naomi Garrick is a personal branding expert and CEO, with 20+ years experience. She's a speaker, author, and contributor for Entrepreneur. Her goal is to help individuals stand out in their field by identifying their unique personal brand.
Jamaica, USA
Naomi Garrick, a personal branding maven and CEO, who has made a name for herself in the industry by providing keynotes, writing books and contributing to Entrepreneur. She's dedicated to helping individuals stand out by discovering and owning their...
Jason Terry
A mentor of aspiring basketball players, Jason Terry is committed to inspiring the next-generation players and elevating the sport through his impactful keynotes. Book him for VIP meet & greets, endorsements, speaking engagements, and corporate appearances.
USA
Pac-12 Player of the Year, NCAA Champion, NBA Champion, 19-year NBA career, NBA Sixth Man of the Year, and now the assistant coach for the Utah Jazz. We're talking about Jason Terry, an American former professional basketball player. And we haven't...
Valorie Burton
Since 1999, Valorie Burton has been on a mission to inspire others to live more fulfilling lives through thought-provoking talks on topics like Overcoming Diversity, Life Balance, Coaching, and Change management- the list can go on and on.
USA
Did you know that Valorie Burton is a Certified Executive and Personal Coach and hundreds of clients from at least 40 states and multiple countries have benefitted from her services? She is also the founder and CEO of The Coaching and Positive...
Zion Clark
Who is Zion Clark? Zion is an American motivational speaker who prides himself on his athletic ability despite the obstacles. He can skateboard, play drums, and climb, to show that nothing is impossible if you have the right mindset.
USA
Born without limbs, Zion is the definition of what the human spirit is capable of. Of course, only a few people can walk half a mile in his shoes. As a Caudal Regression Syndrome patient, he was tossed into foster care at a tender age. This saw him...
Dr. Wes Parham
An inspiring TED speaker, his topics include organisational leadership, student development, and emotional intelligence. He bridges the gap for higher education as a pathway to success for young adults by offering sound strategies to improve student outcomes.
USA
Offering a unique mix of humour and social commentary while speaking,Wes Parham MBA Ph.D. emphasises organisation as the foundation for educating the next generation of leaders. Holding an Organisational Leadership Ph.D. from Regents University,...
Marc Priestley
Marc Priestley is a successful speaker, broadcaster and author who spent a decade working at the forefront of Formula 1 as a senior mechanic for the highly successful McLaren team.
UK
Today he co-presents the widely acclaimed Wheeler Dealers television show, well known to car enthusiasts world-wide, and is an expert commentator and pundit on Formula 1, Formula E and the wider motorsport industry. He also hosts his own podcast...
Ross Bernstein
The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein is an award-winning peak performance business speaker who’s keynoted conferences on ALL SEVEN continents for audiences as small as 10 and as large as 10,000.
USA
Ross’ message reinforces the fact that individuals win games, but TEAMS win championships. Roles, buy-in, motivation, consistency, sacrifice, trust, failure, chemistry, culture, work ethic, innovation, resiliency, karma, and being humble —...
Magie Cook
Magie Cook is a Motivational Speaker on Empowerment, Growth, Change, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusión, Mindfulness, and Social Good.
Mexico, USA
Magie is a CEO, a Business Coach and an Author who shares her unique strategies that made her successful in life and in...
Greg Jacobson
Eliminate Stress, Worry, and Sadness. World Renowned Happiness Strategist, Mentor Founder & Executive Director of Happily Achieving, Advisor, Best-Selling Author
USA
Greg Jacobson is the world’s leading Happiness Strategist. Specializing in Positive Mindset Training & Developing Meaningful Relationships, he has taught thousands of organizations and high-performing individuals to achieve more, be...
Kelly Merbler
As a leadership development consultant, keynote speaker, and Gallup Certified StrengthsFinder (CliftonStrengths) executive coach Kelly Merbler helps leaders of all levels find their superpowers!
USA
Kelly Merbler is an award-winning keynote speaker, executive coach, and the founding principal of The Kelly Merbler Company, a leadership consulting firm specializing in strengths-based employee engagement and retention programs, leadership...
Ufuk Tarhan
Ufuk Tarhan is one of the leading names in the IT industry in Turkey. A futurist, economist and author, her expertise is well-known around the world, having served as a top executive for many companies.
Turkey
Ufuk Tarhan has worked in the IT and telecommunications industries since 1982. Her vast experience and knowledge have seen her appointed to the boards of a number of companies. As an award-winning businesswoman she has used her vast knowledge of the...
Roz Savage
Roz Savage is helping unlocking courage to overcome the fear that holds people back from leading and living boldly beyond their comfort zones; fostering resilience, personal fulfilment and better results.
UK
An environmental epiphany led Roz to a radical life change, leaving an 11-year career as a management consultant to become the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Through her experiences she has gained first-hand...
Ryan Campbell
Youngest Solo Pilot to Circumnavigate the Globe, One of Australia's 50 Great Explorers, Plane Crash Survivor, Incomplete Paraplegic, and Best-Selling Author.
Australia
Born and raised in an Australian coastal town, Ryan discovered his passion at a very young age -- flight. Aviation would be the dominant fixture in the young Australian’s life, providing some amazing but also traumatic, life-altering experiences....
Avery Akkineni
Avery Akkineni: President of Vayner NFT, Former Head of VaynerMedia APAC and Managing Director.
USA
Avery serves as the President of Vayner NFT. She leads the company's mission to build long-term strategic NFT projects for the world's leading intellectual property owners serving brands, celebrities, athletes and associations looking to incentivize...
Jeremy Denisty
The Dubai-based expert in brand management, gaming, innovation and transformation talks about his extensive experience in helping retail businesses to change their fortunes with unique solutions to everyday problems.
UAE
Keynote Speaker Jeremy Denisty originally started his career at Unilever, where he enjoyed five years of success working with brands and individuals to bring out their full potential. Now based in Dubai, this leader of transformation and innovation...
Matthias Kroener
Matthias Kroener: A highly respected leader with flair for planning, building, operating disruptive and customer-centric banking business models.
Germany
For more than 25 years, Matthias Kroener has been on a mission to innovate and disrupt the financial services...
John Henry
A self-taught social entrepreneur and investor who learnt about business by doing business. He shares the knowledge and understanding that he has gained from his various business ventures and activities, to show people how to build a business.
USA
An award-winning, black entrepreneur and investor, with a net worth of $2.73 billion, John Henry is not yet thirty years old. He is a social entrepreneur who wants to make a social difference whilst making money at the same time. His passion is...
Maher Mezher
A world-renowned innovation expert, keynote speaker, inventor, consultant, trainer, advisor and coach. He inspires and shows how all people can become innovators, creative leaders and teaches the mindset and habits of innovators.
UAE
Maher Mezher is a true revolutionary thinker and inventor when it comes to innovation. His first acclaimed innovation was the Fertility Loan for Lebanese couples when he worked in the financial sector. He went on to found the Innovation League LLC,...
Lucinda Cross
Personal and professional growth expert
USA
Speaker Lucinda is a former corporate executive and leadership empowerment trainer that enriches audience members through conversations of development and her call to action mechanisms. Her keynotes provide optimal growth for a variation of...
Steve Heroux
Sales Leader
USA
Speaker Steve Heroux is a sales development expert who has helped numerous people and companies alike achieve success, earned several awards and accolades, and reached the pinnacle of sales achievement in several different companies. He boasts more...
Stedman Graham
Identity and leadership speaker
USA
Speaker Stedman Graham is a keynote speaker optimizing businesses on identity leadership. Stedman holds many accolades under his belt as a businessman, educator, and speaker. He has written over 11 books and has traveled worldwide, delivering his...
Daniel Levine
Business trends guru
USA
Speaker Daniel Levine is well versed in business trends as they help us all make sense of the world. Trends hold the past, future, and present ideas and Daniel helps optimize many organizations for a collaborative, and insightful look at overall...
Shadé Zahrai
Award-Winning Leadership Strategist, Personal Mastery Expert & Author
Australia
Speaker Shadé Zahrai is creating grand leadership for organizations of all kinds. She is an award-winning strategist creating powerful and empowered mindsets for success. Shadé pairs neuroscience and psychology to tackle many different areas of...
Raven Solomon
Renowned Executive Coach, Facilitator, Inclusion Expert, and Leadership Speaker who has worked closely with some of the world's biggest leaders
USA
Speaker Raven Solomon is a generation and inclusivity speaker, educating organizations about the importance of diversity in the workplace. Raven was one of the youngest ever executives at Pepsi Co and is now leading and providing insightful...
Trent Shelton
Former NFL athlete, current author, Inspirational speaker, and personal branding guru
USA
Trent Shelton is a former NFL wide receiver and the author of The Greatest You: Face Reality, Release Negativity, and Live Your Purpose. Speaker Trent Shelton is one of the most impressive keynote speakers of this generation, as he reaches more than...
Nick Looby
Modern Communication Specialist, Author.
UK, USA
Speaker Nick Looby is a communication specialist that passionately speaks on the positive and negative aspects of communication and how we can successfully use our natural-born talent in our favor. Nick unveils the basis of authentic communication...
Iyanla Vanzant
Author, empowerment and life coach, founder of Visions Institute for Spiritual Development
USA
Speaker Iyanla Vanzant is a spiritual leader as she guides audience members to further identify and classify problems as it applies to them. Iyanla specializes in self-love, personal development, life coaching, and spiritual consciousness. These...
Carly Patterson
Olympic gold medal gymnast and leadership advisor on the beneficial steps of welcoming failure in order to succeed
USA
Olympic gold medalist and leader in success, speaker Carly Patterson dedicates her time to empowering companies with their drive to success, dedication and hard work. Carly uses her influential story on how she overcame adversities and challenges...
Jade Simmons
Classical concert pianist, media host, author and leadership expert using music to inspire companies to act courageously
USA
Jade Simmons is a dynamic pianist and leadership expert. A classical pianist turned keynote speaker, Jade has shifted the way she has performed music by implementing her authentic self into her craft. A true inspiration to music and leadership,...
Dr. Majid Fotuhi
Neurologist, brain specialist and medical director acknowledge for his work in the pharmaceutical industry
USA
Speaker Dr. Majid Fotuhi is a medical doctor and director of his own organization, "Brain Fitness Program". He specializes in Neuroscience and has been featured on many different academic and media platforms as he educates audience members on the...
Keith Barry
Mentalist, mind-blowing brain hacker, expert on influence and persuasion and leading TV hypnotist
Ireland
The world’s leading TV hypnotist and renowned international keynote speaker Keith Barry has been blazing a trail across the globe for years. His skills as a mentalist have also made him a leading expert in influence and persuasion. Important...
Katty Kay
Lead Anchor, BBC World News America, Gender Equality Advocate, Moderator, Discussion Leader, and Interviewer
USA
Speaker Katty Kay is an award-winning anchor for BBC News based in Washington, DC. In her keynotes, Katty displays a deep understanding of current political events, drawing on her international background. She is also a strong advocate for women in...
Peyton Holland
Experienced speaker on the next-generation workforce, the skills gap, leadership development and mentorship
USA
Sought-after speaker Peyton Holland is a an expert on the topics such as the Next Generation Workforce, the Skills Gap, Mentorship and Leadership Development. Peyton has been speaking professionally since he was only 18 years old. As a speaker...
Judy Ryan
Culture & People Development Specialist, owner of LifeWork Systems, author, consultant, trainer, and coach.
USA
Keynote speaker Judy Ryan has made guest appearances on TV, podcasts and radio, spreading her message: that it’s possible to create a world in which all people love their lives - and we can start by improving workplaces! Over a decade ago, she set...
Svend Brinkmann
Author, thought leader and psychology professor speaking about letting go and standing firm in modern life
Denmark
Keynote speaker Svend Brinkmann has one of the strongest voices in the public debate regarding the questionable tendencies of our times and how we can overcome them but also challenge them. His books are as popular as his opinions and he delivers...
Jeremy White
Expert on technology & trends, Senior Innovation Editor for Wired Magazine globally and has been writing about technology for more than 10 years
UK
Our keynote speaker Jeremy White, Senior Innovation Editor for Wired Magazine globally, tests and reviews the latest technological innovation and designs. A true expert on future trends and technology, he advises major corporations and industry...
René Boender
Recognized innovator and futurist named one the best foreign speakers in the United States three times
Netherlands
The brain agent and trend spotter René Boender is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and chairman. With his keynote " The Chance to Change is now " he has been named the best foreign speaker in the USA three times already! When it comes change,...
Stephen Bruyant-Langer
Author, Leadership expert, Futurist, and President & Founder of The Personal Business Plan
Denmark
Keynote speaker Stephen Bruyant-Langer is the President & Founder of The Personal Business Plan. Before founding his own company, he was Managing Partner at Korn Ferry, the world’s leading Executive Search and Talent Management company....
About Development
- Development is a very broad term, of course especially since there are many different kinds and types of developments within lots of different fields.
- Personal development is of course all about developing our personality, your skills, your attitude and so on, but you can also learn to develop musical skills, to be better at sports, to seek education, etc.
- Development and developments are also terms used within the world of business; the development of a company or specific products can be very important.
- Keynote speakers dealing with development take a closer look at the term and its many meanings.