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Here is the most valuable lesson I learned as a senior executive at Hewlett-Packard, DXC, and ADP, and launching three successful companies: IF YOU GET EXPECTATIONS WRONG, YOU GET EVERYTHING WRONG. But managing expectations takes skills, structure, and intention. That is why I speak, write, and facilitate workshops about the 7 EXPECTATION CONVERSATIONS that transform people, processes, and technology. Based on my PhD research, behavioral psychology, and part of business schools at 32 universities. I teach people how to effectively discuss the expectations that help them make more money, save time, reduce risk, and build sustainable business relationships.
$5,001 - $10,000
Based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, I am Stephanie Jessica Holley, a passionate Speaker, Consultant, Podcaster, and Author dedicated to facilitating transformational growth for individuals navigating complex life changes. My work centers on empowering growth-minded individuals to overcome the guilt and grief that often accompany evolving relationship dynamics during personal and professional development journeys. Through engaging speaking engagements, insightful consultations, impactful podcasts, and heartfelt writing, I provide practical strategies and emotional support that foster resilience and clarity. My mission is to guide my audience toward embracing their growth with confidence and compassion, ensuring they thrive in every aspect of their evolving lives.
More than $10,000
Dan James is a leadership and personal development speaker who believes that you cannot give what you do not have. With a mission to unlock the growth potential of every individual—from corporate executives to high school students—Dan provides the practical, simple, and effective tools necessary to turn potential into performance. When Dan takes the stage, he moves beyond theory to deliver tangible transformations. Audiences walk away with a clear roadmap for success, centered on three high-impact outcomes: Communication that Connects: Utilizing the Maxwell DISC Method, Dan teaches audiences how to understand personal communication styles. This leads to deeper connections, fostered relationships, and a significant reduction in conflict. Enhanced Productivity and Leadership: Dan equips leaders with the time management tools, priority-setting techniques, and process development skills. These tools are designed to increase office production, reduce stress, and build greater organizational confidence. A Life of Purpose: Dan’s teaching facilitates a personal breakthrough, helping individuals find the clarity needed for career readiness and a life of purpose. Grounded in integrity and personal connection, Dan’s approach is highly adaptable to the unique needs of his audience. He doesn't just share knowledge; he ensures his listeners leave with the tools and confidence to continue their success long after the event concludes.
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Based in Elkridge, Maryland, I am Dr. Stephanie Wall , know as" The Tower of Power" ,a transformational speaker, coach, consultant, and educator dedicated to helping professional women claim the life, voice, and platform they were created for. My mission is to help women close The Worthiness Gap™, uncover the power already inside them, and step onto their stages with unshakeable conviction. Through tailored coaching and transformative experiences, I help women stop whispering and start roaring — in ways that elevate themselves and the communities and organizations they serve. With over a decade of experience walking alongside women in diverse professional environments, I specialize in turning self-doubt into bold action and untold stories into undeniable influence. My work is deeply rooted in emotional mastery, neuroscience, and the unwavering belief that every woman carries a voice worth hearing. I am committed to helping women move from perpetual preparation into purposeful claiming, owning their narratives and using their voices as catalysts for personal transformation and collective impact.
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I’m Dr Celia Orsini, archaeologist and facilitator. Researcher and founder of Archaeology for Wellbeing with over 10 years’ experience. I am dedicated to helping busy managers quickly build shared purpose and connection within their teams. Drawing from archaeological principles, I design practical, time-efficient sessions that foster belonging, trust, and communication, enabling organizations to thrive through stronger teamwork and collaboration. I’m a professional speaker and facilitator who translate archaeology into practical tools that lower stress, open up communication, and strengthen belonging at work. I solve siloed thinking and research isolation that slows down innovation. I am using archaeological methodology to solve communication erosion in high-performance research teams. WHY BOOK ME • Academic credibility paired with holistic wellness expertise. • Strong adaptability across formats, themes, and group sizes. • Interactive storytelling. Resonant empathetic approach HOW I CAN HELP YOU - Evidence-led wellbeing workshops for teams (in-house, offsite, or online) - Keynotes and webinars - Retreat-ready experiences - Measurable uplift: We track calm, belonging and communication with a 60-second pre/post pulse and - Engagement & post-event momentum: 14-day check-in, repeatable teams schedule Services provided: • Corporate Training • Diversity & Inclusion • Leadership Development • Public Speaking • Team Building • Educational Consulting
$251 - $1,500
Shannon D. Smith is an Expertise Translation Strategist and facilitator who helps organizations turn critical know-how into shared language, decision tools, and repeatable ways of working that do not depend on any one person being in the room. Her work begins where most knowledge management efforts stall. Before expertise can be documented, managed, transferred, or made AI-ready, someone has to slow the expert down long enough to surface what they actually know and decode the judgment inside it. Research on expert knowledge elicitation suggests that experts often omit a significant portion of what they do when asked to describe their own process, which is why telling a top performer to “just write it down” rarely works. Shannon names the gap plainly: that is not a documentation problem. It is a translation problem. She brings dual graduate level training to the work, with an M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology and an M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and she is a Certified Professional in Talent Development. Her approach sits at the intersection of instructional design, organizational psychology, facilitation, and knowledge management. On stage and on the page, Shannon helps leaders understand why their best people are often their worst explainers and what it costs when knowledge stays trapped. She shows organizations how to translate expertise into something a team, system, training experience, or AI initiative can actually use.
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Based in Manhattan, NYC, I am Pete Cafarchio, a seasoned Speaker, Executive Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Consultant dedicated to empowering senior Information Technology leaders. With extensive experience in the IT field, I specialize in guiding professionals through the complexities of career advancement helping them break through barriers that are holding them back. My approach is focused on self-awareness, better communication, emotional intelligence, and articulating your unique value to find the right partners. My signature talk (How to Gain more Influence and Respect in the C-Suite) received a 97% rating at the Mid-Enterprise Summit, and gets great participation in regional Society for Information Management workshops. It's one of the few non-technical talks that inspires IT workers to develop their careers _and_ gives them practical, easy-to-follow steps on exactly how to do that.
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A former European Space Agency and European Commission leader with dual engineering degrees from the UK and USA, Amanda spent over 20 years pioneering innovation in satellite design, constellation architecture, and commercial space investment. Her career highlights include leading an International Space Station payload launched aboard the Space Shuttle, representing ESA in NASA’s A-Train collaboration working with multiple space agencies across the world, and being the founder programme manager for InCubed, ESA’s first commercial co-funding programme, scaling it from €35M to over €105M across 18 nations. She recruited, built and managed international teams at the European Space Agency and the European Commission. After “landing 4 dream jobs,” Amanda pivoted from launching satellites to helping people launch or relaunch themselves in their careers. Today, she blends the science of space missions with the psychology of reinvention to help professionals, especially women at mid-career crossroads, design paths that align with who they truly are and what they’re meant to do next, the kind of work that makes their atoms sing! In her own words: “I pivoted from designing missions for spacecraft to designing missions for people. Every spacecraft only succeeds if it reaches the orbit it was designed for — and a career is no different. My work now is about helping people, particularly professional women, find and stay in the orbit they’re designed for.” Amanda’s keynotes including “Before You Launch: The C.L.A.R.I.T.Y. Countdown™ for Reinventing Your Career” and “Leading Beyond Gravity: 5 Leadership Lessons from Space Missions”. Known for her cinematic storytelling, warmth, and practical takeaways, she leaves audiences both inspired and equipped to navigate their next launch. She continues to advise UK Space Agency–funded initiatives, mentor emerging space professionals, and speak at conferences and podcasts on leadership, innovation, and human reinvention. Book Amanda for your next event if you’re looking for a speaker who turns the science of space missions into a roadmap for human reinvention inspiring (particularly) women to rise above fear, to reclaim their purpose, and step boldly into the orbit they were born for.
More than $10,000
As the Managing Attorney based in Concord, California, I have dedicated my career to fostering motivation and inspiration within the legal profession and beyond. With years of experience leading legal teams and managing complex cases, I understand the importance of resilience, dedication, and positive leadership. My approach combines practical legal expertise with a passion for empowering others to achieve their best both professionally and personally. My mission is to inspire attorneys, legal professionals, and aspiring leaders to embrace challenges and cultivate a mindset that drives success and fulfillment. Whether through mentorship, workshops, or public speaking, I strive to create impactful experiences that motivate and uplift individuals across various stages of their careers.
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Executive Capacity Stabilization & Leadership Advisory
New York, New York
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Dr. Darlene “Dr. Dee” Williams Executive Capacity Stabilization & Leadership Advisory Former President & CEO | Public-Sector Executive | Keynote Speaker | Best-Selling Author 📧 [email protected] Dr. Darlene “Dr. Dee” Williams is a nationally recognized executive advisor, keynote speaker, and former President & CEO who works with institutions navigating sustained pressure, complexity, and high-stakes responsibility. Her work focuses on leadership capacity, decision-making strength, and organizational stability—particularly in environments where burnout, prolonged crisis response, and unaddressed leadership strain quietly undermine performance. With more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across nonprofit, government, healthcare-adjacent systems, higher education, and public service, Dr. Dee brings rare credibility to the stage. She has led large, complex organizations, overseen billion-dollar public systems, and carried executive responsibility where decisions affected workforce stability, public trust, and financial continuity. She understands leadership pressure not as theory—but as lived responsibility. Today, Dr. Dee partners with hospitals, universities, government agencies, and large mission-driven organizations to help them identify and mitigate leadership capacity risk before it impacts outcomes. Her work is confidential, strategic, and institutional—designed to stabilize leadership performance, strengthen decision-making, and protect organizational continuity during periods of sustained demand. Dr. Dee is the creator of proprietary leadership and capacity frameworks—including Executive Capacity Assurance™, the LifeQuake Framework™, and the G3 Framework™—which are used in executive advisory engagements, leadership briefings, and institutional retreats nationwide. Her approach is not coaching or wellness programming; it is executive risk awareness and leadership stabilization. A prolific scholar and author, Dr. Dee has written eleven (11) books on leadership, resilience, grief, and restoration, used as professional, academic, and training resources across institutions and educational settings. She also serves as an Associate Adjunct Professor, teaching leadership, public administration, organizational management, and health systems at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her leadership and impact have been recognized nationally, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (2023), Crain’s New York Notable Black Leaders and Executives (2024), City & State Responsible 100, Nonprofit Trailblazers, Manhattan Power List, Queens Power Players, and multiple civic and sector honors. Dr. Dee holds dual doctorates—a Ph.D. in Philosophy (Walden University) and a Ph.D. in Religious Education (International Seminary). She serves on civic and educational boards and remains deeply committed to ethical leadership, community stewardship, and institutional integrity. On stage, Dr. Dee delivers measured, insightful, and executive-level keynotes that resonate with senior leaders, boards, and decision-makers—helping institutions confront leadership strain honestly, responsibly, and before it becomes costly.
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Speaker/Executive Director of Player Development USC Football
South Carolina, United States
As the Executive Director of Player Development for USC Football based in South Carolina, I am dedicated to nurturing the growth and success of athletes both on and off the field. My role involves delivering passionate, transformative messages that inspire players to reach their full potential and to excel in all aspects of their lives. I bring 30 years of experience to every speaking opportunity I get to do. My background as a former NFL player for 6 years gives me instant credibility and with a strong commitment to leadership and personal development, I strive to create a positive and impactful environment that fosters resilience, discipline, and excellence. With extensive experience in sports leadership and player development, I leverage my expertise to empower young athletes to overcome challenges and build sustainable careers. Located in the United States, South Carolina, I uniquely understand the diverse needs of players at various stages of their journey and am passionate about equipping them with the tools and mindset necessary for success beyond football. My approach focuses on holistic growth, combining motivational speaking with strategic development programs to maximize individual and team achievements. My gift as a Keynote Speaker on a national level continues to drive my passion to get in front of audiences an ignite the fire that is sustainable for unlimited success.
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Shruti Trivedi is a Pregnancy Loss and Maternal Mental Health Speaker and Coach who helps workplaces turn invisible grief into lasting stability. She works with HR and benefits leaders to respond to pregnancy loss and maternal mental health crises with both compassion and structure, so women and parents can stay, heal, and keep contributing. After years of carrying unspoken grief from multiple pregnancy losses while succeeding in demanding corporate consulting roles, Shruti learned that holding it together at all costs was breaking her body and mind. Her healing led her from senior consulting work into trauma‑informed coaching and workplace transformation. Today, through her 3A Stability Framework – Acknowledge, Allow, Align – she helps organizations name what is really happening, create safe ways for people to feel and recover, and align policies, benefits, and manager behavior with lived experience. Her work gives leaders language, practical playbooks, and courage for some of the hardest conversations at work, and turns quiet exit risk into reasons to stay.
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