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As Chief Strategy Officer based in Virginia, United States, I am dedicated to empowering organizations by crafting forward-thinking strategic visions that drive sustainable growth and innovation. With extensive experience in leadership, engineering and strategic project management, I specialize in aligning business objectives with actionable plans that galvanize teams and stakeholders alike. My approach blends analytical rigor with creative problem-solving, ensuring that every strategy is both ambitious and achievable. I am passionate about aiding companies to navigate complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and secure long-term success through clear, visionary guidance.
$5,001 - $10,000
Amanda is the founder of BetterWork, a consultancy that helps organizations turn the promise of generative AI into practical, measurable results. With deep experience in corporate learning and development, she specializes in making AI accessible to non-technical teams, translating complex tools into real-world solutions that boost performance and confidence. Before launching BetterWork, Amanda built a reputation in both corporate L&D and the world of off-road motorsports, where she worked as a team manager, spotter, and marketer. She even strapped into the driver’s seat—not to chase adrenaline, but to better understand her team, tell their story, and lead with authenticity. Her marketing work with grassroots racing teams taught her how to capture attention, build trust, and communicate under pressure—skills that now shape her dynamic approach to training and speaking. Amanda has led enterprise-wide training initiatives across industries, including scalable programs in AI adoption, digital skills, leadership development, and change management. She’s known for creating high-impact, experiential learning—like AI escape rooms, Copilot workshops, and growth mindset cohorts—that translate into real business value. An experienced instructor and seasoned facilitator, Amanda blends approachability with authority. She helps audiences move from fear to confidence, and from theory to action, with clarity and heart. She speaks on: - Generative AI at Work: A practical introduction to what Gen AI is, how it works, where it goes wrong, and how to use it safely and effectively in the workplace - AI in Action: Role-Specific Use-Cases: Hands-on, real-world applications of Gen AI for HR, finance, operations, marketing, and more — tailored to the actual work people do - Entertain First, Inform Second: Using social media marketing best practices to design learning experiences that grab attention and drive real behavior change - Branding Lessons from Motorsports: What marketing a professional motorsports team has taught me about standing out, showing up, and building a brand that grows with you - Professional Development Lessons from the Race Track: A high-impact talk on courage, clarity, and taking the next step in your career — drawn from life at the edge of your comfort zone Amanda is based in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley and is available for on-site or virtual keynotes, panels, and workshops nationwide.
$1,501 - $5,000
In 2018, we started a coaching business, just one client at a time, solving real problems for small business owners who were overwhelmed, losing money, or simply couldn’t get their teams to execute. We called it Accountability Now because that’s what was missing: accountability, structure, and clear follow-through. One of our early clients was Noomii.com, a coaching directory with potential but no real direction. We worked closely with them, helping the company grow from the inside. Six years later, we came back and bought the business. That’s the story. Today, I lead Accountability Now and Noomii.com. At Accountability Now, we work with small business owners who are trying everything but nothing’s moving fast enough. We help them focus, fix what’s broken, and build a business that works better than it did before. At Noomii, we support coaches who want to grow real practices. Not just get more leads, but actually build something that lasts. In an industry full of people preying on coaches with empty promises, we do the opposite we offer tools, community, and actual results. I’m also the author of SCORE, a framework that challenges everything we’ve been taught about scaling a business and accountability. We’ve misunderstood it for decades. Accountability isn’t just a leadership skill. It’s the catalyst of epic performance and, when misused, the addiction behind toxic cultures and bad behavior. I also contribute to Forbes and serve as Head of the Forbes AI Council, where I lead deep, honest conversations with top experts about what AI is really doing to business, leadership, and work. These aren’t surface-level talks. They’re the conversations that matter, grounded in the real-world impact AI is already having. With Accountabiltiy Now helped hundreds of business owners regain control of their companies. With Noomii, we've helped thousands of coaches get better at what they do and get paid for it. We didn’t start with a big vision. We started by solving one hard problem after another. And we’re still doing it.
$1,501 - $5,000
Israel Duran is a sought-after business growth partner, speaker, and trainer who empowers purpose-driven leaders and corporate organizations to build profitable, impactful ventures grounded in servant leadership. With expertise in business, finance, and the art of meaningful communication, Israel has inspired thousands of entrepreneurs and corporate teams worldwide. His mission is to help leaders leverage their skills and knowledge to create sustainable businesses that drive positive change while staying true to their core values. Using his 3-step proven framework, Israel accelerates business growth by aligning each client’s purpose with actionable strategies for success. Known for unlocking potential and bringing clarity to ambitious visions, he teaches leaders how to design and deliver solutions that resonate. Through his guidance, corporate teams and individual clients alike are positioned to profit with purpose. Many of Israel’s clients, including corporate partners, now achieve multiple seven, and even eight-figure revenues, thanks to his transformative business strategies rooted in servant leadership. For visionary leaders and organizations ready to grow their impact through business and speaking, Israel Duran is the partner to help them achieve growth grounded in integrity, clarity, and purpose.
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Chief Marketing Officer
I’m a dynamic, high-energy leader with over 25 years of experience building a multifaceted career as an award-winning marketing executive, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. My mission is to arm current and aspiring professionals and entrepreneurs with the tools to tackle the unique challenges that test their resolve, strength, and spirit as they manage and grow their careers and businesses. Having battled my way to success, I offer real-world lessons learned so others don’t have to take the hard road. Since 2004, I've launched and managed three companies: Nouveau Connoisseurs Corporation, which owned and operated the critically acclaimed Dessert Noir Café & Bar in Beaverton, Oregon; Cerise Noire Software, LLC, an Oregon-based mobile app company; and my current venture, DRISCOLL Cuisine & Cocktail Concepts, LLC, a personal chef and vacation property company in Phoenix, Arizona. Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, and my on-the-ground experience gives me the knowledge to help others navigate and overcome the pitfalls, obstacles, and challenges entrepreneurs face. In addition to my entrepreneurial pursuits, I’ve enjoyed a thriving corporate career in high technology. Currently, I’m the Chief Marketing Officer at Enactify.ai, a Silicon Valley startup transforming document publishing. I’ve also held leadership roles in marketing, communications, and business development at Microsoft, Intel, and Tektronix. I consider myself a “megaphone marketer,” focused on creating awareness, influencing perception, and driving engagement to deliver results. My commitment to excellence and continuous improvement has been the cornerstone of my professional journey, allowing me to inspire teams, transcend traditional marketing boundaries, and build impactful, data-driven campaigns that move companies forward in today’s digital landscape. I am also passionate about being the champion for customers, ensuring their success and leveraging their feedback to shape marketing initiatives. As an expert and speaker, I’ve shared my insights through keynotes, panels, and workshops at conferences like Professional Businesswomen of California, Digital Summit, Directions Asia, and top universities. My work has been featured in media outlets like CNN, CNBC, Medium, Entrepreneur, and Black Enterprise. I am also the author of Divas Doing Business, with a foreword by Morgan Freeman, and Get Your Hustle On!, a guide for career success. I’ve earned several accolades, including Count Me In and American Express OPEN Forum’s 2008 Make Mine a Million $ Business, Portland Business Journal’s 2009 “40 Under 40”, Diversity MBA’s 2010 “Top 100 Under 50”, and induction into Portland Business Journal’s “40 Under 40 Hall of Fame” in 2022. A New York City native, I hold a BA in journalism from the University of Maryland and an MBA in marketing from Case Western Reserve University. I’m also an ASCENT fellow from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and served on the board of SMART Reading, an Oregon non-profit promoting childhood literacy. I enjoy writing, cooking, fitness, and travel, and live in Beaverton, Oregon, with my husband Tom Freeman and our 15-year-old cat, Mac.
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