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Diana Nguyen is a visionary leader, the CEO, and Founder of Madison / Savile, an influential lifestyle brand specializing in women's inspirational blazers and suits. With a remarkable journey from Finance Consultant to Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur, Diana made a bold transition from the tech and finance industry after spending 15 years in the corporate world. Throughout her corporate tenure, Diana witnessed numerous women, including herself, grappling to find blazers that combined the perfect fit, style, and comfort. Recognizing this prevalent gap in the market, she embarked on a mission to redefine women's blazers, igniting her passion for fashion and empowering women. Determined to revolutionize the industry, Diana dedicated herself tirelessly to crafting the ultimate blazer experience under the label Madison / Savile. "I can confidently say our blazers are so comfortable you can sleep in them!" With Madison / Savile, Diana envisions more than just a fashion brand; she aspires to build a symbol of courage and encouragement. Her purpose is to embolden women, encouraging them to believe in themselves, trust their instincts, find their voice, and recognize their innate beauty and power within. "It's there, we just tend to forget it! Impress yourself first, and you will impress the world." One blazer at a time, Diana is committed to creating an empire of change. Through her Madison / Savile Inspired Podcast, she shares inspiring stories of women from diverse backgrounds and collaborates with various women organizations and charities. Although Diana has a profound love for blazers, her true passion lies in leveraging this versatile garment to impact and inspire change for women. Blazers, for her, serve as more than mere clothing; they become a symbol of strength and empowerment. "Armoring you from the outside and building you up from the inside." Having grown up in an immigrant family under the guidance of a single mother, Diana intimately understands the struggles and sacrifices that women endure. This firsthand experience fuels her unwavering commitment to change the narrative. "It shouldn't have to be a sacrifice between your career or your family. What can we do to change this?" Diana Nguyen exemplifies the transformative power of entrepreneurship and social impact. Her remarkable journey and dedication to empowering women through Madison / Savile are reshaping the fashion industry and inspiring a generation of women to embrace their strength, beauty, and limitless potential.
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Research shows that the majority of learning and development and people programs fall flat, not achieving their set business goals. With nearly two decades of expertise in learning, talent development, and employee engagement, I guide organizations through designing and implementing strategic initiatives that cultivate top talent, drive organizational growth, and boost retention. Armed with an Executive Master of Business Administration and a solid background in sales, I helping companies become "future-ready" through strategic planning and ensuring the right programs are in place to leaders and employees have the skills needed to navigate a constantly evolving world. I am adept at sales enablement, developing sales professionals, sales leaders, and customer success agents through their full growth cycle, from onboarding to career progression.
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Decades of coaching and corporate experience building organizational cultures as a top HR executive are the foundation of Jakob’s approach to coaching leaders, particularly those in high-tech industries facing immense change and rapid evolution. Jakob uses his natural curiosity and commitment to compassionate inquiry to engage with leaders and understand both the challenges they face and their aspirations. Drawing on his experience working in Fortune 500 corporations, software development, high-tech manufacturing, professional services, and biotech, Jakob brings a deep familiarity of the issues founders face to coaching engagements. He helps leaders discover and create their unique, personal paths to impact.
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Felicia Joyner, affectionately known as Your Favorite Tech Auntie, is the powerhouse behind TekBizTranslations—a firm dedicated to helping corporations AIM: Automation, Innovation, and Mastery. With a sharp focus on tackling some of today’s most pressing corporate challenges, Felicia expertly guides businesses through digital transformation, empowering them to leverage technologies like cloud computing, AI, and data analytics. Her mission? To help organizations tame the complexities of technology transformations aligning with their strategic vision, ensuring every initiative drives tangible results. A visionary in talent management, Felicia is a champion for remote and hybrid workforces. She equips leaders with practical tools, dynamic communication strategies, and innovative support systems to retain top talent, foster productivity, and build vibrant virtual cultures that thrive in the modern workplace. Felicia also specializes in revolutionizing operations. Whether streamlining outdated processes or introducing cutting-edge solutions, she helps businesses enhance efficiency and position themselves for sustainable growth in today’s fast-paced marketplace. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Felicia’s presentations light up the room—literally. From “aha” moments during her talks to the follow-up success stories from clients, her impact is unmistakable. She thrives on helping organizations not only survive but thrive in the ever-evolving corporate world. Outside the boardroom and conference stage, Felicia is a devoted wife, proud mother of three accomplished adults, and a doting grandmother to two musical little stars. She brings the same warmth and wisdom that she shares with her family into every engagement, making her the trusted advisor corporate leaders turn to when they’re ready to AIM higher.
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Butch Reynolds is a former elite 400‐meter runner whose achievements on the track have left an enduring mark on the sport. He represented the United States at the 1988 and 1996 Olympic Games—winning a silver medal in the 400 meters and a gold medal in the 4×400‑meter relay in 1988. At the World Championships, Reynolds helped secure three gold medals in the 4×400‑meter relay (1987, 1993, and 1995) while also earning individual medals—a bronze in 1987, silver medals in 1993 and 1995, and a gold in the 400 at the 1993 World Indoor Championships. In August 1988, Reynolds set a world record in the 400 meters with a time of 43.29 seconds, a record that stood for more than 11 years and surpassed Lee Evans’ mark from the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. In 1990, however, he faced suspension by the IAAF over allegations of drug use. Reynolds engaged in a lengthy legal battle—including a case that reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which ultimately declared him eligible for the 1992 Olympic Trials. Although he made the relay team for the 1992 Games, the IAAF barred him from competing, and a later libel suit he won in U.S. courts was eventually overturned on appeal. A graduate of Ohio State University, Reynolds set a school and meet record of 44.10 seconds in the 400 meters at the Jesse Owens Invitational. He also contributed his expertise as a trainer and speed coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team during the 2005–2006 seasons under Head Coach Jim Tressel, helping the team advance to the National Championship game. Today, Reynolds remains a dynamic force in the athletic community. He passionately advocates for fair treatment of athletes, mentors competitors to reach their peak performance, and leads his foundation, Butch Reynolds Care for Kids, which is devoted to empowering youth. All the while, he continues his determined battle to vindicate his name from the tainted testing allegations.
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“Leadership Larry” Mietus — Chief Excuse Obliterator Founder, Speaking of Strategy If you're looking for a speaker who will engage your audience, challenge their thinking, and inspire action long after the event ends, Leadership Larry Mietus delivers. Larry is an energetic keynote speaker, trusted business consultant, and author who specializes in obliterating the excuses that sabotage business success. As Founder of Speaking of Strategy, he brings real-world insight and experience to topics like leadership development, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and strategic sales and marketing. Larry’s audiences range from frontline teams to C-suite leaders at companies of every size — from mom-and-pop shops to global brands. He has been quoted in HR Magazine, the most respected publication in the human resources field. His book, “We Tried That Once” And Other Popular Excuses That Sabotage Business Success! is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and serves as a powerful resource for individuals and organizations ready to stop making excuses and start getting results. Larry is also a frequent contributor on LinkedIn, where he continues to share fresh perspectives on strategy and leadership that spark conversation and action.
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Dr. Cynthia “Cindy” J. Young is the Founder/CEO of CJ Young Consulting, LLC, a knowledge management consulting firm, as Career and Leadership Strategist and Knowledge Management Consultant, as well as the Tomahawk Mission Planning Center Certification and Training Lead with Leidos in Virginia Beach, VA. She is a Navy veteran, retiring as a Surface Warfare Officer after 23 years in the U.S. Navy. She holds professional certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP), a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (LSSMBB), and an ASQ-Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE). Cindy served as the ASQ Tidewater Section 1128 secretary, Vice Chair, and Chair, using knowledge management practices to better support the volunteer section leaders and members. She is a member of ASQ, PMI, and IISE. Cindy is a Forbes.com contributor for Careers and Knowledge Management and a quarterly management columnist for the Industrial Systems Engineering (ISE) at Work Magazine. She has also written for Harvard Business Review and other outlets. In September 2020, she gave a TEDx Talk called “A Knowledge Mindset: What You Know Comes from Where You Sit,” which provides actions organizations can take to improve trust and retention using knowledge management practices. In February 2023, her book, The Knowledge Management Memory Jogger, was published by Goal/QPC to provide methods and insight for individuals to increase their professional growth through knowledge management practices and organizations to build trust, inclusion, collaboration, and engagement within their organization through better knowledge management practices. Her book became an International Book Awards finalist, an American Book Awards finalist, a Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Winner, a Book Fest Third Place Business Leadership – Professional Growth awardee, and a Winner in the Business and Management categories in the International Impact Book Awards in 2024. Contact her at [email protected] and find her offerings at https://www.cjyoungconsulting.com.
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Lisa Sims is a trailblazer in technology, education, and entrepreneurship with over two decades of experience in software and web development. As an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona Global Campus, she empowers the next generation of tech leaders through courses in business information systems, digital marketing, and mobile/web development. A champion for women in STEM and digital innovation, Lisa blends real-world expertise with a deep commitment to closing opportunity gaps for women and underrepresented communities in tech. She has held roles in software development across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications, and has also led her own technology consulting firm. Lisa is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration in Information Systems at Liberty University, focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence, business strategy, and digital transformation. She frequently speaks on topics such as AI adoption, the future of women in technology, and building authentic digital brands. She is also the author of eight books and the creator of The Stretching a Dollar for Entrepreneurs Podcast, where she offers money-saving insights for solopreneurs and small business owners. Lisa’s talks are packed with practical takeaways, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies—whether she's speaking on stage, hosting webinars, or mentoring aspiring technologists.
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www.janthonysisto.com Originally from Denver, Colorado, he attended Regis Jesuit High School and Regis University. From a young age, he harbored a passion for storytelling, crafting short stories, and dreaming of writing a novel. His time in the United States Navy, where he served as a missile technician aboard the USS Lafayette (SSBN 616), stationed in New London, Connecticut, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, played a key role in shaping some of the complex characters and themes in his writing. Now based in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife, Sisto has also been a dedicated volunteer volleyball coach at the YMCA and various other organizations. Beyond his military service and coaching, he has actively contributed to community service projects, earning respect and recognition among his peers for his commitment to his craft and community. Sisto's military experiences have instilled a deep sense of discipline and resilience, which is reflected in his writing. Drawing from his life journey, his novels often explore themes of courage, loyalty, and the complexities of human nature. The inspiration for his novel Slave Trade came unexpectedly when Sisto saw a highway sign warning of a white van suspected of human trafficking. The weight of the topic led him to conduct extensive research, which was at times overwhelming, but ultimately, he was proud to see the novel through to publication. J. Anthony Sisto is working on his next novel, a thrilling adventure shaped by his time in the Navy and vivid imagination.
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Dr. Darrin “Boomer” Williams is a championship-winning former professional athlete, international business leader, and acclaimed author. With over a decade of experience in pro sports and education, he has helped athletes, students, and professionals unlock their potential and transition into lasting success beyond the game. As a keynote speaker, Dr. Williams brings a dynamic mix of sports-driven resilience, business acumen, and real-world leadership, inspiring audiences at conferences, schools, and organizations worldwide to win in both business and life.
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Dr. Laura Desveaux is a globally recognized expert in leadership, behaviour change, and performance. With a PhD and extensive experience studying performance and advising senior leaders, Laura brings a rare combination of scientific evidence and real-world pragmatism to every conversation. She is the Founder & Executive Director of Women Who Lead, a not-for-profit organization that has supported thousands of women in advancing their careers through practical leadership development. Laura also leads scientific strategy and performance at a major Canadian research and innovation institute, where she works at the intersection of people, performance, and purpose. What sets Laura apart is her ability to translate complexity into clarity. Her work focuses on the human dynamics of change—how people think, lead, and make decisions under pressure. Whether coaching executives, delivering keynotes, or facilitating leadership development, Laura equips professionals with the insight and tools to build cultures of trust, experimentation, and high performance. A sought-after speaker and leadership coach, Laura has worked with leaders across sectors and continents. Her sessions are refreshingly honest, deeply insightful, and always actionable.
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Hello! My name is Marcella. I am a married mom of two teenage girls (15 and 17 years old - I know, please check on me). We live in Long Island, New York and are a huge lacrosse family! If anyone is looking for me I’m either in a boardroom or on a lacrosse field. I have been in Finance for 30+ years. It’s been quite a ride. From my humble beginnings on Wall Street to becoming the Finance Director of one of the biggest and most prestigious Publishing Houses in the world, Conde Nast (Vogue, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair). 40, 50, 60 hour weeks, trying to climb the corporate ladder and pushing through - no matter what it took (if you have seen The Devil Wears Prada then you know what I’m talking about). My goal in life is the never ending search for work / life balance. I evolve everyday trying to find new ways to do it all. Work, life, repeat! Work, life, repeat! I crashed and burned back in 2022 when I quit my high paying Corporate Finance job and took a year off. The money didn't matter anymore, my mental and physical health were at an all time low. It was a dark time on so many levels. I have been working to rebuild myself ever since. I continue to use the tools I have implemented to get myself out of bed and back into life. Small steps led to long term happiness and success. Nothing worth doing is easy and it certainly doesn’t happen overnight. I want to share my story with other women regarding the Myth of “having it all”. Instead of putting more on our plates, we need to remove the non-essentials. Women need to start saying no, start asking for help and find time for rest, without guilt. It’s possible because I’m proof of it. It’s an important discussion that needs to be had. Stress has become the new baseline and burnout has become the new norm. Burnout is not a badge of honor, it's actually a dangerous place for us to be. It's time to talk.
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