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A captivating speaker and enchanting storyteller who engages audiences and delivers transformational ideas and techniques for immediate application. Remastering the Leadership of: Business, Strategies, People, Work, Individual Persona, and Life. Having led corporations as CEO, Sanjeev's last twenty years have been dedicated to transforming people for exceptional performance and businesses for rapid growth - In huge corporations such as Johnson and Johnson through to SMEs in a wide range of industries, countries, and cultures. Hespeaks, coaches, and runs masterclasses and conferences to bring transformations in strategy, leadership, work, and lives. The CEO of a client company recently called him 'The Human Archaeologist' - Sanjeev unearths the supreme capacities of every individual, raising their performance, self-assuredness, fulfilment, and achievement.

David J. Albritton, ACC is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified executive coach, as well as a public company board member, C-Suite executive, speaker, and communications expert with more than three decades of leadership experience in business, corporate affairs, corporate communications and the military. His career highlights include:

- Independent Board Director, Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ: EMBC)
- Founder & CEO, Nineteen88 Strategies, LLC
- President, General Motors Defense
- Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, Exelis
- Vice President, Communications, Amazon Web Services

As an executive coach and consultant, he offers executives and organizational leaders at all levels his decades of business experience and guidance to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to meet their career objectives on their terms. He has worked with dozens of leaders over many years and based on those experiences, he can help change your mindset...act with intention...influence others...reveal your strengths...empower your growth...and grow your career.

Houria after two decades in the corporate world, we uncovered her true calling: Guiding transformation and change. Her passion is to partner with individuals and organizations through defining moments that shape their futures. Her reach is global, impacting individuals, teams, and organizations. Her influence transcends mere credentials. She is empowered individuals and teams to communicate effectively, build resilience, embrace change, and make agile decisions. Her multicultural background, a wealth of experience, and unwavering curiosity converge to propel individuals and organizations toward lasting change. It's not just a tagline; it's my guiding principle: "Bring curiosity and be a hands-on partner" on your transformation journey.

Dr. Timothy Low is a distinguished leader and investor in Asia's healthcare sector, known for his exceptional ability to drive operational excellence and long-term growth. With a proven track record in orchestrating successful operational start-ups and turnarounds, he has held pivotal roles such as Head of Healthcare Investment at Pavillion Holding, a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek, and CEO and Board Member at Farrer Park Hospital. His achievements include being named one of the "50 Most Talented Healthcare Leaders of Asia" in 2016 and earning the "Best CEO of the Year" title at the Asia Healthcare Excellence Award in 2017. Dr. Low’s expertise in maximizing human and asset potential, coupled with his commitment to exceptional service leadership, underscores his role in delivering outstanding results and fostering sustainable growth across Asia’s healthcare landscape.

Carolina partners with organizations to measurably elevate engagement by developing conscious leaders and inclusive workplaces. She does this by heightening their awareness to uncover blind spots and unlearn generational conditioning that detract from their leadership potential. This empowers them to intentionally choose the behaviors that will better support them in becoming the leader they want to be rather than the leader they default to being.

Carolina trained with the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (IPEC) and is credentialed with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) where she maintains her Professional Certified Coach (PCC) designation. She is also a professional speaker, who earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) status with the National Speakers Association, which is held by less than 15% of speakers globally. She is also a member of the Society for Diversity and holds both the Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) and Certified Diversity Executive (CDE) credentials.

Ady is a results-oriented Professional, Enterprise Coach, and IC Agile accredited trainer, boasting two decades of expertise in steering intricate projects, portfolios, and multidisciplinary teams across diverse sectors within iterative environments. His career spans strategic and operational roles, fostering high-functioning teams and robust stakeholder engagement for startups and established enterprises.

An adept Enterprise Architect and Leadership Agility coach, Ady excels in managing intricate teams and driving organizational change. Customer-centric, adaptable, and driven by challenges, he thrives in hands-on roles. Currently, he leverages his wealth of skills and experience to empower leaders, teams, and organizations, aiding them in excelling in delivery execution and embarking on successful agile transformation journeys.

With a vision to change the way businesses operate, Jenni and her team at Management Dynamics work with leaders and teams in FTSE 500 companies to help transform company culture and create differentiated performance.

Jenni has developed a blueprint for success about how the greatest leaders, teams and organisations think, act, and communicate. She is fascinated by the people and organisations that make a great, lasting impact on the world and she is renowned for her unshakable pragmatism and ability to create performance through people.

She is an author of "Leading Edge: Strategies for developing and sustaining high-performing teams" and a world class team coach, working with teams at some of the globe's most successful organisations.

Her recent clients have included: Pandora, PepsiCo, ING, ITV, NATO, DHL, Twinings, Astra Zeneca and Thames Water
 

Sarah Ann Macklin is a dynamic leader in the fields of health, nutrition, and advocacy. She is the founder of the influential podcast Live Well Be Well and the visionary behind the Be Well Collective, a not-for-profit dedicated to mental health support. A registered nutritionist, TEDx speaker, international model, and health journalist, Sarah's career has spanned across various industries, from high fashion to wellness.

Discovered at age 15 by a top London agency, Sarah's modeling career took her to New York, where she graced the covers of Vogue and Harpers. However, after struggling with the pressures of the industry, she shifted her focus to nutrition, achieving a first-class degree despite being hindered by dyslexia.

Through her podcast and public speaking, Sarah has advocated for healthier living, presented at the European Parliament, and worked with leading brands like Netflix and Ennismore Group. Her work continues to inspire healthier lifestyles globally.

Kavita Kamani is a Product Leader at Microsoft and a Certified Coach. 

Her strengths are: Product Management and especially in driving clarity towards problems and outcomes that matter to the business; Clarity of communication and simplifying key messages, cutting through ambiguity; Results-Oriented execution with a bias for action; Passionate about developing systems that thriving global teams need to land strong cross-group initiatives and create healthy teams.

As a coach, she has helped her clients through obstacles that were holding them back. Areas such as mindset, habits, productivity, career and well-being have been areas where she has helped her clients get unstuck and move past.

Joel boasts a rich and triumphant history marked by diverse accomplishments. Formerly at the helm of Paramount Pictures Television Distribution Group and later founding Wavelength Media LLC, he now stands as a leader in executive coaching. His career trajectory reflects a deep commitment to aiding individuals at all stages. Joel extends a unique proposition to media and entertainment executives—an exclusive advisory blend of executive coaching and consulting. Collaborating closely, he guides in honing leadership, communication, and management skills, nurturing and expanding their unique talents.

I'm a leadership coach and transformation consultant, helping ambitious introverts with an international background build high-performing, change-resilient teams. Over the course of my 20+ years of corporate experience, I have specialized in managing and leading the people side of change, specifically communications strategy, training design and delivery, employee engagement and leadership development. This passion for enabling teams to navigate through complex, constant change is what led me to obtain my coaching qualification in 2019. Since then, I have acquired over 200 hours of coach training, and 1000+ hours of coaching experience. I’m on a mission to make work a better place to learn, grow and lead.

Kasia is a seasoned trainer and coach, seamlessly merging her extensive corporate and academic background to guide individuals towards a global mindset. Her approach revolves around three pivotal steps: cultivating awareness and knowledge, nurturing empowering attitudes, and refining essential practical skills. With a wealth of expertise, she has collaborated with international clients spanning diverse industries. Moreover, she serves as a facilitator at the University of Cambridge's Engineering Department, providing support to both students and faculty.

Petra Velzeboer is a renowned psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, author, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL. Raised in a notorious cult, Petra overcame significant personal challenges to build a mission-driven career transforming workplace mental health. Drawing from her lived experience and expertise, Petra works with global organizations to create psychologically safe environments, helping leaders and teams thrive amid change.

A highly sought-after speaker, Petra combines storytelling with practical strategies to address critical issues like toxic work cultures, managing neurodiversity, and leadership resilience. Her clients include Microsoft, PwC, SAP, Channel 4, and Warner Media, where her keynotes inspire meaningful change and innovation in the future of work.

Petra’s engaging, honest approach equips audiences with tools to foster healthier workplaces, retain talent, and navigate modern workforce challenges.

Terence is the visionary founder of Hack Future Lab, a forward-thinking think tank dedicated to exploring how leaders can steer a future marked by agility, audacity, and resilience. With over two decades of experience, he serves as Entrepreneur Mentor in Residence at MIT and London Business School. Terence's expertise lies in guiding leaders through adversity and disruptive shifts, drawing from his role as a former director at Saatchi & Saatchi, where he counseled luminaries from Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Novartis. His recent book, 'The Upside of Disruption,' unveils innovative strategies for navigating uncertainty. One day, a car lost control, mounted the curb and hit Terence. This accident changed his life forever, motivating him to impart invaluable insights on transforming businesses amid unpredictable disruption—the very challenge leaders grapple with today. Living by the mantra that "not taking a risk is a risk," Terence continues to inspire a daring approach to leadership.

Marie Deveaux is a seasoned executive leadership coach on a mission: amplify the voices of women and minorities in workspaces. Beginning with Americorps, serving underserved youth, her journey took her to a pivotal role as Director of Training and Development at a major NYC charter school network. After 12 years of corporate experience, Marie transitioned to her consulting practice, influencing giants like Facebook, Microsoft, and Spotify. Central to her consulting ethos are self-awareness, compassion, and communication. Marie equips individuals to nurture personal and group dynamics, promoting inclusive cultures. A Master of Science in Management from the University of Maryland and a BA from NYU accentuate her credentials. Completing her executive coach training at ICF-accredited Accomplishment Coaching, she's a Professional Certified Coach and esteemed member of The International Coaching Federation.

With a background in Business Analysis, Frances has now made a name for herself as an Agile Coach, achieving Expert status with IC Agile.  Frances now also holds ICF-ACC in order to further benefit the teams and individuals she works with. 
With extensive experience in the Software Industry, she also teaches around Engineering Practices, Develops and writing good code.

Having worked in several different industries her experience in the Agile world is significant and interesting to learn from.

When it comes to coaching, Maki bases her approach around one core belief: everyone has the ability to achieve their goals. Sometimes that ability is buried deep inside, and clients simply need help digging through. This is why she does what she does; Maki finds great joy in supporting the client through that digging process and helping them actualize to a freer, more authentic self. That “Aha moment” when a client wakes up to their full potential and capabilities brings tremendous gratification to her.  

Prior to obtaining her coaching certification, Maki worked in the hospitality industry, a vocation that brought her to Singapore, Tokyo, Nairobi and various cities in the US. 

Maki received the Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance (LCOP) certification from Rutgers University and is a credentialed Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). 

Dr Gary Crotaz is an executive coach, award-winning author, keynote speaker and host of the hit podcast The Unlock Moment. Formerly a doctor, a professional dancer and a senior retail executive with global retailers Mothercare and Selfridges Group, when it comes to personal growth and transformation he’s ticked most of the boxes!

Thinkers 360 named Gary the number 2 global thought leader in coaching for 2023. His book The IDEA Mindset was named Coaching Book of the Year by Henley Business School in 2022. Gary has worked with highly-talented people in over 20 countries, from senior executives to entrepreneurs and performers, unlocking their potential to achieve extraordinary goals.

Accredited coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Gallup-certified strengths coach and holder of the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School. Associate Executive Coach with Heidrick & Struggles.

YuJin Wong is Asia’s leading mental fitness expert, uniquely positioned to address the challenges of modern corporate life. With a background as a lawyer and investment banker, he understands firsthand the pressures professionals face. YuJin combines this experience with certifications in psychology, neuroscience, and fitness to offer science-backed strategies that enhance mental fitness, a key factor in productivity and well-being. As the first Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from Asia Professional Speakers Singapore, YuJin delivers impactful speeches and workshops that are both insightful and engaging. His unique blend of serious content with a fun, dynamic delivery ensures that audiences leave not only informed but also inspired. A best-selling author and media personality, YuJin’s work has earned him accolades such as the Global Brands Icon in Wellness & Peak Performance. His practical, enjoyable approach to mental fitness is transforming workplace cultures across Asia.

Aaron Ross is a distinguished Sales Advisor, Board Member/Non-Executive Director, Author, and keynote speaker with a focus on enabling sales and channels for teams to achieve their goals. As an early Salesforce leader, he engineered an outbound sales system that propelled the company's growth, doubling its enterprise rate and generating substantial revenue. Co-author of "From Impossible To Inevitable" and "Predictable Revenue," Aaron's strategies have driven billions in revenue for top-tier companies like Salesforce.com, Twilio, and Zuora. Drawing from his executive roles at Acquia and Salesforce, Aaron provides invaluable clarity on sales challenges, delivering actionable solutions for improved performance. His captivating keynotes and workshops equip audiences worldwide with practical strategies to enhance sales performance and achieve business objectives. With Aaron's guidance, companies can confidently navigate the path to sales excellence and success.

Joia Jefferson Nuri, PCC, is an ICF-certified Executive Leadership coach with a keen intuition for helping women of color executives achieve their goals. Trained in the rubric of positive psychology, her techniques put clients in touch with their inner critic. As a leadership coach, her ultimate goal is to help clients move from their zone of excellence to their zone of genius by shattering all false upper limits. Her clients head tech companies, associations, foundations, institutes of higher education, and government agencies.

Before coaching, she was a human rights communication strategist for Harry Belafonte and Danny Glover. In that role, she has testified before Congress. On issues facing Haiti.  Joia has also written 14 TEDx Talks and delivered a keynote address before the 53 nations of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

Dr. Somdutta Singh, a dynamic leader and first-generation serial entrepreneur, exemplifies transformative leadership in innovation and business. An MIT and Harvard Business School alumna, she has achieved multi-million dollar exits by 26 and led over 50 global startup investments. As the Founder and CEO of Assiduus Global Inc., a trailblazer in cross-border E-commerce, she drives the company toward its goal of achieving billion-dollar revenue by 2025, aspiring to be the first Asian woman to IPO globally.

Ranked 8th in the 2022 Deloitte India Technology Fast 50, Dr. Singh's vision has earned her 40+ prestigious awards, including Fortune India's 50 Most Powerful Business Women. As the youngest Vice-Chairperson of the NASSCOM Product Council, she championed the Women Entrepreneurship Platform, inspiring future leaders. Beyond her entrepreneurial success, she dedicates herself to social development, youth education, and thought leadership, making her an influential voice in global business and innovation.

Executive & leadership coach with over 10 years’ experience working with IT and business leaders to accelerate the adoption of agile ways of working in support of digital transformation. Highly experienced in maximizing the business value delivered through collaborative teams working in a lean flow environment. Develops and delivers train the trainer programs to facilitate learning & development of talent to achieve high performance within an agile operating model.

Andrew specializes in working with small business owners and leaders who have dedicated substantial time and effort to nurturing their businesses but frequently overlook their own personal development. His clients often find themselves exasperated by the general and detached nature of available leadership development resources, which fail to align with their specific context, growth requirements, or daily responsibilities.

Recognizing that leadership can be an isolating journey, Andrew offers crucial support to individuals who seek guidance from a trusted ally. He shares their faith, values, and possesses an intimate understanding of their world, all while maintaining an external perspective. This allows him to deliver fresh insights and perspectives that resonate deeply with his clients, ensuring they receive the tailored support they need to thrive in their leadership roles.

Mimi Nicklin is an internationally bestselling author and the multi-award-winning Founder of the world’s widest-reaching organisational empathy training & engagement platform, Empathy Everywhere. A top 5-rated podcast host of her show, ‘MiMi YouYou’, she is omnipresent in the media, and on event stages, globally. Mimi specialises in Listening-Led Leadership, Psychological Safety and D&I. She is an experienced organisational coach, and a well-known thought leader advocating for the global movement to balance humanism and capitalism in our workplaces & well being. She has 60,000 followers with an organic reach of over 55,000 weekly and has trained 12,500+ professionals in Fortune 500 organisations globally, focusing on the future of multi-generational leadership. A truly global leader, she has recently been awarded Malaysian Female Leader 2024 and Top 45 Sri Lankan Leader awards. She is as charismatic as she is passionate and she is set on reconnecting the corporate world, one organisation, and one audience, at a time.

Aldo Kane is a World Record Setting Adventurer, Explorer, a Fellow at the Royal Geographic Society, Producer, Author and TV Presenter with a penchant for the world's most dangerous, extreme and remote locations. A former Royal Marines Commando Sniper, Aldo is an expert in all environments, making him the go-to man for TV and Film companies around the world. Aldo has operated and filmed in well over 100 countries so when things get tough in TV land, it's Aldo they call.Over the last 7 years, Aldo has worked on well over 45 TV and Film productions, many of which were ground-breaking and fairly 'tasty', as he would have it. Aldo has been held at gunpoint, Charged by black Rhino, Abseiled into an active volcano, escaped Ebola, rowed across the Atlantic and dived on Captain Kidd's pirate ship, and that's just the last year or two.

Subir Chowdhury is a celebrated management consultant and bestselling author with a profound impact on the manufacturing sector. Recognized as 'the leading quality expert' by the New York Times and dubbed 'The Quality Prophet' by Business Week, his career spans two decades as a global thought leader in quality management. As Chairman and CEO of ASI Consulting Group, LLC, he has guided CEOs and senior leaders at major corporations, delivering billions in process optimization savings. Pioneering concepts like LEO, Six Sigma, and Design For Six Sigma (DFSS), his book 'THE POWER OF SIX SIGMA' has seen global success. 'THE DIFFERENCE: When Good Enough Isn't Enough,' his 15th book, emphasizes the impact of a 'caring mindset.' Subir's achievements include prestigious awards, honorary doctorates, and influential academic initiatives.

One of Europe’s most sought after leadership speakers, Emmanuel Gobillot is the author of the best-selling book The Connected Leader published in 2007. The book has been described by one reviewer as “the first leadership book for the MySpace generation.” Emmanuel is currently working on his next book researching and mapping out innovation networks. In 2007 he created Emmanuel Gobillot Limited as a way to concentrate on his writing and speaking career whilst developing best in class solutions with world class with clients. Emmanuel has worked with organizations as varied as the BBC, Philips, BT, ITV and The UN to develop their senior executive capability and make their organizations more effective. His work in leadership development, innovation, growth and culture change facilitation has been used by organizations such as Zurich Insurance and Carlsberg. 

After reading the book “Living Forward”, Coach Mark created a life plan but needed some help with the implementation. He became hooked on helping people achieve their goals and see growth in different areas of their life after taking course on coaching that included 75 hours of training. This passion led Coach Mark to become certified by the International Coaching Federation as an ACC level coach.  

Coaching helps you move forward when you are stuck or need solutions that you can’t think of yourself. Until you experience coaching, it can be hard to know for sure what it is and how it can help you. Coach Mark has a deep passion to serve others in this way. Reach out to Coach Mark today to see if coaching is for you.  

René Carayol is an internationally renowned keynote speaker that specialises in diversity, leadership and culture; drawing on his experiences on the boards of top British and American companies. He is regularly quoted, paraphrased and cited on these subjects in both the national and industry-specific press. René continues to facilitate and host conferences all over the world and provide board level mentoring and master classes to some of the largest global corporations. He shows precisely how contemporary leaders can inspire their people through a powerful and authentic emotional connection to do the things that others said could not be done. Along with being one of the world"s leading executive coaches, working with some of the Fortune 500 top CEO"s and their executive teams, he has also actually been Chairman, CEO and MD of blue-chip businesses.

Shamika Garkal is an accomplished IT professional with over 20 years of experience managing end-to-end project lifecycles. She excels in implementing diverse project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and exceeding expectations.

Recognized for her strong leadership and collaborative skills, Shamika has successfully led cross-functional teams to achieve innovative outcomes. A skilled communicator, she effectively bridges technical and business perspectives, engaging stakeholders at all levels. Her decision-making and analytical expertise further solidify her reputation as a results-driven leader.

Morice Mabry is a Core Energy Leadership and Executive Coach working with leaders and career professionals who face challenges in managing up. I empower my clients to conquer internal conflicts, providing them with calmness while making crucial decisions. What sets me apart from other executive and leadership coaches is my exceptional talent for establishing a profound connection with my clients and effectively addressing their mental struggles. By utilizing the COR.E Dynamics Leadership system, I pave the way for their progress and advancement.

As a result, they become driven and energized, taking decisive actions that lead to achieving their desired results.

Iain Duncan Smith, a prominent figure in British politics, served as Leader of the Opposition and made substantial contributions to Parliament for over 30 years. As a Conservative Member of Parliament and in various cabinet roles, including Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, he implemented impactful policies like Universal Credit. Knighted in the 2020 Honours List, Smith is renowned for his leadership during the Conservatives’ successful local election gains in the early 2000s. A staunch advocate for Brexit, he chaired Boris Johnson’s campaign and continues to provide insights on its impact on businesses. Smith's recent focus includes establishing the Inter-Parliament Alliance on China, bridging political divides for broader benefits. As a keynote or after-dinner speaker, Smith offers unique perspectives on government policies, Brexit, and their implications for corporate environments.

After over 25 years of leading teams, small and large, Martin has embarked on a new journey to share his wealth of experience with clients, both on a one-on-one basis and within group settings. His primary focus is coaching leaders, guiding them in the development of essential skills that lead to greater personal fulfillment and the ability to effectively manage their time while achieving their goals. 

Having served as a leadership trainer for over two decades, he has interacted with countless participants from diverse corners of the globe, immersing themselves in various cultural contexts. As the visionary behind The Kind Leader Program, an initiative where kindness serves as the cornerstone for leaders and their teams, he is on a mission to ensure that engagement, happiness, and productivity become constants in the workplace.

Dr. Jo Salter MBE made history as the first female fast jet pilot, soaring through the skies in the Panavia Tornado during her esteemed service in the Royal Air Force. From joining the RAF at 18 to leading Air Cadets on thrilling Air Experience Flights, Jo's journey embodies courage and trailblazing spirit. Renowned for her leadership prowess and coolness under pressure, she now captivates audiences worldwide as a sought-after public speaker. Transitioning from the cockpit to corporate boardrooms, Jo thrives as the Director of Global Transformative Leadership at PWC. Her accolades include authoring inspiring books, ambassadorship for worthy causes, and being recognized among the 50 Most Inspiring Women in the World.

Adeline Chambers has been guest lecturing at Cambridge University since 2013 on presenting for investment, building business cases, and negotiation in science and technology. With over a decade of experience, she has taught engineers how to pitch for investment, securing millions of pounds for their startups, and has helped translate technical concepts into business goals for companies of all sizes. Nominated for UK Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Women in IT list in 2021, she earned a spot in the top 50 Most Influential Women in Tech in 2022 and 2023. Adeline has collaborated with professionals from Software Engineers to CEOs at renowned companies like Fujitsu, ARM, Amazon, Apple, Deloitte, Compare the Market, Microsoft, and numerous scale-ups, making significant contributions to their growth and success.

Over his career, Brent led in the number one or number two role in multiple businesses and nonprofits on the local, national, and international level. As a consultant and coach, he walked with hundreds of CEOs and other senior leaders. He knows the joy and the stress, the excitement and the loneliness, the blessing and the curse of leading organizations. He has witnessed it, and lived it.

The work world can too easily strip away our humanity with expectations that prevent you from being you. Given the chance, it will challenge your values, divide your family, and leave you beat up. There are few things he loves more than supporting a leader press into the next season.

It is his joy to walk with you toward vibrancy. To listen. To Question. To Strategize. To Encourage. To Celebrate. Bring on the real and the raw. Let’s get to work.

Karen Kwong, is a Human Catalyst who coaches and facilitates in leadership, performance, growth, business psychology, and well-being.  She founded RenOC, leveraging her prior experience as a head of trading at a prominent UK fund manager to prioritise people as an organisation's most valuable asset.

With a Masters in Organizational Psychology and an ICF PCC, Karen champions personal growth and psychological fitness as catalysts for exceptional leadership and healthier relationships.  Her clients range from Fortune 500 companies to SMEs, spanning industries such as finance, pharmaceuticals, and technology

Karen's mission is to empower individuals and organisations to thrive by cultivating a culture of continuous growth in today's competitive landscape.  She delivers coaching, facilitates workshops, and speaks on topics like executive performance, personal growth, resilience, and stress management.

‘There is nothing “soft” about soft skills.  In fact, if used well, it can be the most powerful force in your arsenal’

Dr. Jennifer E. Dougherty is the founder and lead coach at Dougherty Coaching and Consulting. Passionate about driving change and helping organizations and leaders be their best, she has been employed by organizations and leaders who desire to change their culture, provide work-life harmony for themselves and their employees, and increase teamwork, engagement, collaboration, and voicing. 

Seasoned as both an internal and external coach, Jennifer offers leadership and professional development training, facilitation, consulting, and research services. She especially loves working with emerging leaders, leaders entering their first leadership role, and those transitioning to leadership. 

If you are an emerging leader, a leader entering their first leadership role, or someone transiting to leadership and would like a guide and partner in exploring your leadership style, values, and much more, then connect with Jennifer to see how you can partner together – jennifer@doughertycoaching.com 

As a Keynote Speaker, psychologist ("psychlist"), and world champion athlete, Jason is passionate and committed to helping others help themselves, and others, bringing the whole person through the finish line, as a catalyst for wins on and off the field of play. He bridged gaps between the world of professional sports, corporate, and every day life, and brings a unique ("boutique") personal development and high performance brand of expertise to each appearance, tailored for your audience and teams. He is a credentialed Olympic Games Sport Psychologist for the Philippines, and, has helped two athletes qualify to the Olympic Games and two athletes make it to Olympic trials. While competing as a professional BMX athlete, Jason was able to graduate College and get an MBA in Global Management and a Doctorate in Psychology. He is also an on-air TV and broadcaster, commentating at international events for his sport -staying true to his passion. 

Beth Berila, Ph.D., is an Equity-Focused Coach, Consultant, Facilitator, and Educator. With over twenty years of experience in social justice and DEI education, Beth is skilled at meeting people and groups where they are and engaging them in transformation toward justice. Her approach combines mindfulness, somatics, transformational coaching, and best practices in equity and inclusion to help transform individuals and organizations. She holds a certificate in Organizational Development Consulting and Change Leadership from Georgetown University.

Beth is also an engaging speaker and workshop facilitator who speaks on a variety of topics around transformational leadership, equity and inclusion, and mindfulness. She is relatable, funny, and real, helping people apply DEI training to their lives, leadership, and organizations.

In her coaching, she is a thought-partner to help leaders integrate DEI principles in their lives and work. She helps clients connect to their insights and wisdom to lead with an equity approach.

Tyler Farnham was born and raised in Cocoa Beach Florida and worked as an Ocean Rescue Captain for 6 years. In 2010 Tyler was awarded Lifeguard of the year as well as a lifesaving Valor award. 

In 2012 Tyler took his profession to Australia, New Zealand and numerous other countries using his passion for lifeguarding to see the world and share his story for over a decade.  

In 2020 Tyler Published 2 books, and was hired at Nihi Sumba as Boathouse Manager. .

Now a surfing guide and public speaker, Tyler, at 40 years old, still strives to get out of the comfort zone for continual growth. 

Spending part time in Bali surf guiding, and part time in Florida as an Ocean Lifeguard, Tyler goes about life in an unorthodox manner. As a surrogate father to two beautiful children in Australia, I have a reason to be a role model.

Laura firmly believes that adopting a coaching mindset, characterized by attentive listening aimed at comprehending diverse perspectives, lays the foundation for the exceptional leader. This approach fosters an inclusive atmosphere, empowering individuals to confidently express their distinct view points. Central to her identity is a resilient mindset that views failures as pivotal stepping stones toward progress and continuous enhancement. This outlook positions her to embrace setbacks as a catalyst for refinement and ongoing development. Drawing from her background in coaching, her leadership style is naturally collaborative, underscored by a high degree of emotional intelligence, adept communication, and a profound capacity for building meaningful relationships.

Charlotte is an ICF Accredited Development Coach with expertise in individual and team coaching. With a background in media, she brings a distinctive coaching perspective that harmonises creativity and leadership. In her coaching journey, Charlotte has successfully led 1:1 and team coaching sessions for professionals spanning various sectors, including The Lego Group, Amex, Epic Games, BP, Google, Visa, and Boeing. Her exposure to different industries has furnished her with invaluable insights into diverse organizational structures and cultures, enabling her to tailor coaching strategies to the unique requirements of the individual or team. Charlotte employs a holistic approach to her coaching that melds emotional intelligence with action-oriented objectives, propelling clients towards their aspirations. Offering an all-encompassing array of coaching services spanning work, life, and strategic development domains, she empowers clients to transcend traditional frameworks and unlock their complete capabilities.

Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading mountaineers and mountain guides who has a deep love for the big mountains, having climbed extensively around the world, including rock faces and peaks in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. His mountaineering achievements are all the more astonishing when we learn that he was told he would never walk unaided again, after a serious climbing accident in his early twenties.

Kenton has spent much of his mountaineering career in the Himalayas, specifically Nepal, and in May 2024 he summited Mount Everest for the 18th time, a non-Sherpa record and an achievement that gained worldwide media coverage.

Kenton’s energetic stories about his experiences in ‘the death zone’ captivate audiences around the world and inspire them to aim high and achieve their goals in both their professional and personal lives.

Jose Ucar, an International Communication and Influence Expert, embarked on his journey at 16 in Sweden. He specialises in fostering strong international relationships for business leaders, enabling impactful cross-cultural communication. Featured on Yahoo Finance and Yahoo News, he’s a TEDx speaker, professional speaker, and author of “Global Influence.” His clients include Procter & Gamble, SEAT-CUPRA, DAF Trucks, Amazon, ExCel London, and Chiesi Pharmaceuticals. Jose speaks at both large and small events, impacting and improving businesses through revolutionary communication. Fluent in English and Spanish, his unique perspective drives global success.

Joyce inspires leaders to shift from surviving to thriving with her unique ‘East meets West’ perspective.

She is a life and leadership coach with 1,800+ hours dedicated to coaching hundreds of executives and emerging leaders in Fortune 500, technology companies and humanitarian organizations in North America and Asia. She owns Joyful Transformations LLC, a California-based boutique coaching company that helps women break into higher leadership roles. Prior to coaching, she managed the corporate social responsibility of some of Asia’s leading organizations, including Tata Consultancy Services Philippines and the late Forbes Asia Hero of Philanthropy George Ty's foundation.

Joyce completed Master of Development Management with distinction at the Asian Institute of Management. She is a Professional Certified Coach of the International Coaching Federation with a Professional Certificate in Team, Board and Systemic Coaching at the Henley Business School and Solution Focused Coaching Certificate with the Academy of Solution Focused Training.
 

Angela Cusack, esteemed for her transformative impact, collaborates with top leaders to cultivate cultures fostering profound connections and prosperity. Her subtle yet powerful influence resonates, particularly within the C-suite, where she coaches and consults. With certifications like Master Certified Coach and Advanced Certified Team Coach, Angela champions multicultural leadership and global organizations, drawing on 25 years of corporate experience and a Master’s in Education & Human Organizational Learning. She partners with CEOs, recalibrating leadership for altruistic success and advises on strategic alignment with brand strategy through Igniting Success®. Angela's 45+ year legacy includes community service and leadership roles in civic organizations. A captivating keynote speaker and author, her recent talk, "Living a Life Less Ordinary Now!" and book, "Discover the Matrix, Integrity: The True Mark of Leadership," inspire change through thought-provoking dialogues and literature.

Sarah Armstrong-Smith is a cybersecurity expert renowned for her role as Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft since 2020. With a career marked by leadership at The London Stock Exchange Group and Fujitsu, she specializes in business resilience, crisis management, and enterprise cybersecurity. Recognized as one of the UK’s Most Influential Tech Leaders by ComputerWeekly, Sarah is a sought-after speaker globally, addressing audiences on digital transformation, cloud adoption, and effective crisis management. Her expertise spans major cybersecurity incidents like the Millennium Bug, showcasing her resilience and professionalism under pressure. Author of ‘Effective Crisis Management’ and ‘Understand the Cyber Attacker Mindset,’ Sarah educates on critical cybersecurity topics. Named a Top 30 Female Cybersecurity Leader and finalist for Cyber Citizen of the Year, she continues to shape cybersecurity practices worldwide.