Inspirational

Jose Flores is a world-renowned speaker, mindset disruptor, and #1 bestselling author who has dedicated his life to empowering individuals and organizations to unlock their true potential. With his inspiring message of resilience, leadership, and mental toughness, Jose connects with audiences on a deep, emotional level, leaving them motivated and equipped with actionable strategies to […]

Maurice Ashley made history in 1999 when he became the first African-American chess grandmaster. He is a three-time national championship coach, author of Chess for Success: Using an Old Game to Build New Strengths in Children and Teens, ESPN commentator, iPhone app designer, puzzle inventor, and motivational speaker. Maurice is well known for providing dynamic live […]

Kanya King is the founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards, an awards ceremony established to appreciate music from black backgrounds. Passionate to create a more diverse and inclusive world, Kanya has increased representation of the genres of reggae, jazz, hip hop, grime and rap and recognised people from black backgrounds across music, arts, media, culture […]

Daryl Elliott Green was TWICE SHOT in the line of duty, he has an incredible story of bravery, courage and resilience. In the early hours of 1 May 2000, Constable Daryl Elliott Green was on a routine job in a suburban neighbourhood when he was ambushed and TWICE SHOT in the face and shoulder. In […]

“Peace Pilot” Robert DeLaurentis is an aviation circumnavigator, author, speaker, pilot, real estate entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Navy Gulf War veteran. He is the founder of the “Citizen of the World for the World” global peace movement to connect humanity through the wonder of flight and the power of courageous action. His books include the best-selling […]

Very influential and effective, Cody Byrns is an internationally recognized speaker and a number one best-selling author. In May of 2013, Cody’s life was drastically changed. While stopped at a red light on the highway, Cody was rear-ended by a box-truck that failed to stop. As a result, he was considered dead until first responders […]

Michael Crossland is more than a motivational speaker—he is a living embodiment of resilience, hope, and the human spirit’s unbreakable will to overcome. As a childhood cancer survivor who was told he would never walk, let alone live a full life, Michael defied the odds in ways few can imagine. Today, he stands as a […]

Susan Harness is the author of Bitterroot: A Salish Memoir of Transracial Adoption and High Plains Book Award winner in the categories of Indigenous Writer and Creative Nonfiction. A member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, her interest in transracial adoption in general, and American Indian transracial adoption specifically, extends well beyond the academic.  She has […]

Sharing the story of her accelerated rise up the corporate ladder, from her start working as a hostess to leading some of the world’s best-known food brands, Kat Cole provides insight and perspective on what it takes to create and lead successful teams, drive innovation and growth, lead with heart and sustain excellence. Kat Cole […]

A Native American activist, Harvard-educated economist and author, Winona LaDuke has devoted her life to advocating for indigenous people’s rights and environmental justice. Combining economic and environmental approaches, she works to create a thriving and sustainable community for her own White Earth reservation and for  Indigenous populations across the country. LaDuke attended Harvard University and […]

Rusty Labuschagne’s story is one of extraordinary resilience, profound survival, and unwavering faith. After being wrongfully convicted in Zimbabwe for a crime he did not commit, Rusty was sentenced to ten years in one of Africa’s most notorious prisons, where he was forced to confront unimaginable conditions on death row. Throughout his harrowing experience, Rusty […]

Hayley Barnard is the Managing Director and Diversity Strategist at MIX Diversity Developers, helping organisations become more innovative and profitable through developing both a more diverse workforce and diverse customer base. MIX’s clients include BAE Systems, Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile, Diageo and the Care Quality Commission to name a few and were delighted to have been nominated by one of […]

Carey Portell is more than a professional speaker; she is a beacon of resilience and inspiration. Circumstance thrust her into the role of a speaker, but it’s her remarkable journey that truly defines her. Surviving a harrowing encounter with a drunk driver, Carey’s life took an unexpected turn, leaving her with disabling injuries. However, instead […]

Asha De Vos is a distinguished marine biologist and conservationist, pioneering Blue Whale research in the Indian Ocean. Known globally as a “whale champion,” Asha has dedicated her career to unraveling the mysteries of the largest animal on Earth and advocating for the protection of marine ecosystems. She is the founder of Oceanswell, Sri Lanka’s […]