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U.S. Citizen (Germany Based) Executive Consultant in Educational Leadership & AI Capability Development
Germany
5.0
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Dr. Mynda J. Massey-Vukovic is an executive consultant specializing in strategic leadership and Policy development. With more than 20 years of experience, she supports school systems across the United States, Europe, and Asia through instructional improvement strategy, leadership capability development, and system-level implementation support. Her work is recognized for translating research-informed practices into sustainable organizational change, guiding leadership teams through complex reform initiatives such as standards alignment, and helping organizations prepare for AI-enabled instructional transformation. Based in Germany, Dr. Massey-Vukovic works in culturally diverse, multinational environments where alignment, trust, and capacity-building are essential. She brings collaborative leadership and clear communication across stakeholder groups, and she consistently designs professional learning pathways tied to measurable improvement priorities. Her guidance helps education leaders strengthen coherence between vision, practice, and outcomes so transformation efforts are durable, equitable, and actionable from planning through implementation.
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From the Marines, corporate, non-profit and government Michael Sims is a leadership speaker rooted in real-world command and business performance. His message comes from a career that spans the United States Marine Corps, senior corporate leadership at PepsiCo and Walmart, and service as an elected official and nonprofit leader. In Clayton, North Carolina, he helps organizations build leaders who take ownership, communicate with clarity, and lead from the front—regardless of the pressure. He turns experience into practical tools that improve accountability, team alignment, and customer experience. Drawing from his book, Leading from the Front, he focuses on shifting mindsets from positional authority to influence, from reactive to intentional leadership, and from “my role” to “our mission.” His engagements are designed to leave teams stronger: thinking differently, leading with credibility, and driving measurable results where it matters most.
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Speaker, Panelist, Coach, Workshop Presenter, Offsite Moderator, Leader in Professional Development, Podcast Guest, Consultant
Daytona Beach, Florida
5.0
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Rane Johnson-Stempson is a transformational leader who helps clients overcome organizational underperformance, overwhelm, and misalignment by guiding them toward clarity, structure, and high‑impact execution. With 30 years of experience across high‑tech, education, government, and non‑profit sectors, she specializes in turning chaotic or stagnant environments into focused, organized, and consistently outperforming teams. As CEO of the Ranemaker Institute, Rane helps individuals and organizations reach their full potential through inclusive innovation, strategic clarity, and human‑centered transformation. Her work centers on connecting individual strengths to organizational success and developing leaders who can inspire, stabilize, and elevate their teams. A former Principal Research Director at Microsoft, Rane has led global innovation initiatives, advanced inclusive technology strategies, and advised the White House and United Nations on technology inclusion and social impact. She is a sought‑after speaker and coach known for her expertise in leadership development, mental health, immigrant American resilience, overcoming adversity, and the practical integration of AI in education and workforce settings. After surviving a traumatic brain injury and learning to navigate an invisible “blind disability,” Rane spent 18 months traveling the country full‑time in a van. That journey reshaped her life—teaching her the power of minimalism, presence, and the joy of living with less. Today, she guides others in prioritizing personal health, connecting with nature and community, and even planning for early retirement so they can live with intention and lead with purpose. Through coaching, workshops, and strategic guidance, Rane equips clients with the mindset, tools, and confidence to build transformational leadership capacity, strengthen culture, and create systems where people and performance thrive. She empowers leaders to become visionary architects of change—building communities, organizations, and companies where everyone can reach their full potential.
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Step into the world of Jay Gross, where inspiration sparks action. I’m Jay Gross from Michigan, United States, and I’ve dedicated over 36 years to lighting up classrooms and stages. As a TEDx speaker, award-winning educator, and all-around motivator, I bring a wealth of experience and passion to every audience I engage. My mission is to help you lead, grow, and make a real impact in both your personal and professional life. Through powerful talks, big ideas, and a dash of inspiration, I offer guidance that touches hearts and changes lives. Whether you’re seeking motivation to overcome challenges or strategies to elevate your leadership, I provide impactful content that drives action. Subscribe and join me on a journey where every word is designed to empower and every story encourages transformation.
$1,501 - $5,000
Jennifer Parker, MEd is a Transformational Speaker and healthcare leadership voice based in Tennessee, United States, whose story is rooted in real-life advocacy through breast cancer, chemotherapy induced heart failure, and heart transplant. Her professional perspective is grounded in both lived experience and education, empowering individuals to move through complex healthcare systems with clarity, courage, and self-advocacy. As a speaker, coach, and advocate, Jennifer helps patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals understand how to communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and speak up for themselves and their loved ones. She brings practical, emotionally intelligent guidance to leadership teams and community audiences, translating hard-won resilience into actionable strategies that strengthen patient outcomes and relationships.
$1,501 - $5,000
Juan Quiroz is a leadership keynote speaker, author, and founder of Noventa Group. He is known for a people-centered leadership philosophy that challenges fear-based management and helps organizations perform at high speed without losing trust, culture, or humanity. With a career built in high-pressure, results-driven environments, Juan has led teams through growth, uncertainty, and transformation while keeping people at the center of performance. His work is grounded in real leadership experience, not theory, and focuses on what leadership actually feels like to the people being led. Juan is the author of The 90 MPH Leader: Leading Fast Without Losing Humanity (https://a.co/d/4875VoH), a leadership book built on four enduring pillars: humility, kindness, family-first values, and openness with employees. His message resonates with leaders who are tired of toxic cultures, burnout, and fear-based leadership and who want results without sacrificing dignity. As a speaker, Juan delivers keynotes and workshops that are direct, human, and practical. He helps leaders navigate pressure, create accountability without humiliation, address toxic behaviors early, and build high-performance cultures rooted in trust. Audiences leave with clear frameworks they can apply immediately, not just inspiration. Juan speaks to corporate leaders, management teams, and organizations seeking sustainable growth, healthier cultures, and leadership that moves forward with clarity and purpose. His approach is honest, relatable, and grounded in the belief that how leaders lead matters just as much as what they achieve.
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It is time to stop making excuses and time to start getting out of your own way! Dr. Peter A. James is not just a speaker; he's a dynamic guide on a journey from self-reflection to unparalleled success. With a rich background spanning the U.S. Army, corporate sales, higher education, and entrepreneurship, Peter transforms obstacles into stepping stones. His engaging talks on leadership, entrepreneurship, and diversity elevate audiences to new levels of self-awareness, turning them into perpetual 'outside-of-the-box-steppers.' As a distinguished Professor of Business & Entrepreneurship, Ph.D. in Organization & Management, and MBA holder, Peter combines academic prowess with real-world experience. Certified as an executive coach, DisC-assessor, Crush the Stage graduate, and Dale Carnegie Facilitator, he is also the High-Performance Coach, dedicated to helping individuals realize their dreams by launching their own businesses. Choosing Peter as a speaker is an investment in bringing out untapped potential and embracing a path to relentless success.
$5,001 - $10,000
Author, Holistic Voice Coach, Keynote Speaker, Jazz Diva, Creative Clarity Coach, and Game Designer
Tennessee, United States
5.0
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Karen Lyu is a queer, Korean-American author, keynote speaker, holistic voice coach, award-winning jazz diva, creative clarity coach, and game designer who helps creatives, leaders, and educators strengthen vocal confidence, prevent fatigue, and lead with clarity—without losing themselves. Once a shy, bullied wallflower, Karen transformed her relationship with her voice and built a career as an award-winning jazz diva and holistic voice coach with successful experience as an executive director. Today, she brings that lived experience into inclusive keynotes that blend amazing stories of resilience with neuroscience, mind-body wellness, and creativity to support leaders, educators, and creatives who give a lot—and often put themselves last.
$0 - $250
Adjunct Philosophy Professor/Producer of Good Is In The Details
Los Angeles, California
Dr. Gwendolyn Dolske is a university philosophy professor, author, and host of the top-ranking educational podcast Good Is In The Details. With over a decade of experience teaching at Cal Poly Pomona and a passion for public philosophy, she brings complex ideas to life through engaging, accessible conversations that inspire critical thinking and personal growth. Her talks blend academic insight with humor and clarity, often exploring topics such as meaning-making, ethics in everyday life, the art of questioning, and the empowerment of women through philosophical reflection. As a keynote speaker and guest lecturer, Gwendolyn has spoken to audiences ranging from university students to professional development groups, always leaving them with new tools for understanding themselves and the world around them. Her published work has appeared in Film and Philosophy, Women’s Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal, and Humanities and Research in Education Journal. She is a frequent guest on podcasts and panels where she champions the role of philosophy in public discourse.
$5,001 - $10,000
Ryan Stream, MS, Army (Ret.), is a nationally recognized TEDx speaker, combat veteran, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and award-winning musician who has spoken on more than 550 stages across America. He helps organizations, schools, leadership teams, and high-performance environments strengthen resilience, accountability, communication, and culture. Ryan’s leadership was not learned only in classrooms, it was built through military service, adversity, recovery, and real-world high-pressure environments where leadership and teamwork directly impacted outcomes. After overcoming major challenges early in life, Ryan chose a path of service through the United States Army and later deployed on two combat tours to Afghanistan. Following his military career, he faced significant physical, emotional, and professional challenges that forced him to rebuild his life with discipline, purpose, and resilience. Today, Ryan uses those experiences to help others lead with ownership, confidence, and clarity. His keynote experiences combine leadership education, storytelling, psychology, live music, and practical strategies that audiences can immediately apply in both life and work. Ryan has been featured in Forbes and MTV, helped raise more than $1.8 million in student scholarships, and has worked with schools, businesses, leadership teams, veterans, educators, first responders, and organizations nationwide. Audiences leave inspired and equipped with practical tools to: • Lead under pressure • Strengthen communication and accountability • Build resilient teams and culture • Improve execution and performance • Overcome adversity with purpose • Create lasting personal and organizational growth Ryan holds a Master’s degree in Leadership & Management, along with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Family Science. This is more than motivation. It is an experience designed to create lasting impact. Target Audiences • Corporate organizations and leadership teams • Schools, colleges, and universities • Educator and staff trainings • Sales teams and conferences • Military and veteran organizations • Law enforcement and first responders • Correctional and rehabilitation programs • Leadership conferences and summits Keynote Topics • Leadership and accountability • Building high-performance culture • Communication and team execution • Mental health and resilience • Overcoming adversity and change • Workplace ownership and safety • Veteran reintegration and leadership • School culture and anti-bullying
$5,001 - $10,000
Reginald “Cool Mill” Shareef is a purpose-driven keynote speaker, technologist, and thought leader who helps individuals and organizations turn Passion into Purpose and information into OPR Intelligence. With a background spanning technology leadership, education, and community impact, Reginald brings clarity to audiences navigating change, uncertainty, and the future of work. At the core of his work is Mission = GPS, a simple yet powerful framework built on Goals, Passions, and Superpowers. Through this lens, Reginald helps people define direction, make aligned decisions, and take ownership of their growth. His sessions are designed to move beyond inspiration, equipping audiences with language, structure, and next steps they can apply immediately. Reginald is also the creator of OPR Intelligence, a practical approach that helps people convert information into Official, Practical, and Real intelligence. In an age of information overload, his work focuses on execution, relevance, and real-world application. Whether speaking to students, professionals, or organizational leaders, Reginald’s message consistently helps audiences gain clarity, confidence, and momentum. His style blends storytelling, strategy, and cultural relevance, making complex ideas accessible and actionable long after the keynote ends.
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Sami Aziz is a six-time Emmy winning executive producer, creative leader, and global storyteller whose career spans some of the most influential brands, institutions, and cultural platforms in the world. As Head of Live Broadcasts at NASA, Sami led the agency’s most ambitious global productions, including the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return, and the Artemis Moon missions. His work reached hundreds of millions across television, streaming, and digital platforms and helped redefine how the public experiences science, exploration, and human achievement. Under his leadership, NASA+ earned its first two Emmys for live content. Before joining NASA, Sami spent nearly a decade producing ABC's "Shark Tank," shaping more than 200 episodes and guiding entrepreneurs through stories grounded in resilience and possibility. Earlier in his career he helped bring hope to families across America on ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and produced for National Geographic, ABC, and Sony. He also served on the White House advance team, supporting domestic events with President and First Lady Obama. His experience spans unscripted, documentary, live broadcast, and global event formats that require precision, empathy, cultural fluency, and creative innovation. Sami is trilingual and has lived and worked in the United States, Brazil, and Spain. This background gives him a global perspective on creativity and leadership. He is known for translating complex ideas into emotional and accessible narratives and for leading large cross functional teams during the most visible and high pressure moments in media. Today, Sami speaks on creative leadership, producing the impossible, innovation at scale, and the art of building stories that move people. His signature talks help organizations identify and activate their “T 0 moment,” the moment when bold ideas take flight.
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