Beyond Speaking: Recent Episodes

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In-depth conversations with the world’s most in-demand keynote speakers. Learn valuable secret insights from some of today’s best presenters and experts in business, leadership and more.

World-class motivational speakers share some of the best stories they use to motivate and inspire millions. Each guest’s stories convey valuable lessons for leaders, managers, and anyone striving for excellence in work and life. The host of the podcast, Brian Lord, has worked with the world’s top speakers for more than twenty years and uses this experience to draw out the full value each guest has to offer.

Martha McSally, the first American woman to command a fighter squadron in combat, shares her remarkable journey from aspiring pilot to U.S. Senator. McSally opens up about the personal challenges she faced, her relentless pursuit of breaking gender barriers, and the lessons she learned about courage, resilience, and leadership. She discusses how these experiences shaped her roles in military, corporate, and political arenas, offering insights into what it takes to lead with heart under pressure. A must-watch for anyone looking for inspiration in leadership and resilience!

For more info on Martha's keynotes and availability visit: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/martha-mcsally

Check out Rebekah Gregory’s Keynotes and Speaking Availability: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/rebekah-gregoryIn this powerful interview, Rebekah Gregory shares her story of surviving the Boston Marathon bombing and how she turned her trauma into a mission to help others. As the founder of “Rebekah’s Angels,” she provides mental health support to families and children facing trauma. Rebekah also discusses her new podcast, where she shares stories of resilience and healing. This inspiring interview highlights the strength it takes to overcome adversity and find purpose through pain.

In this episode of the Beyond Speaking Podcast, financial expert Thomas Landstreet shares his insights on inflation, government policies, and the global economy. He predicts a long-term rise in inflation, drawing parallels to the economic conditions of the 1970s. Landstreet also discusses the impact of global trade, investment strategies, and how his unique career, which includes a stint in stand-up comedy, shaped his approach to finance. Tune in for actionable insights on navigating the modern economy.

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Check Scott Harrison's Speaking Availability: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/scott-harrisonScott Harrison, the founder of Charity: Water, shares his incredible journey from being a successful nightclub promoter to becoming a global advocate for clean water. In this podcast, Scott discusses the global water crisis affecting 771 million people, the challenges and rewards of running a nonprofit organization, and the life-changing impact of Charity: Water. Discover how storytelling, creativity, and innovation have helped bring clean water to millions and what continues to drive Scott’s mission for change.

Check Precious Williams' Speaking Availability: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/precious-williamsIn this episode of the Beyond Speaking podcast, Precious Williams, also known as the #KillerPitchMaster, shares her journey from an attorney to a 13-time national pitch champion and successful entrepreneur. She dives into the art of pitching, offering practical advice on how to captivate an audience, develop a compelling pitch, and stand out in competitions and business scenarios. Precious discusses her unique approach to storytelling, her experience on Shark Tank, and the power of authenticity in communication. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience, bringing energy, and crafting pitches tailored to different scenarios, whether for investors, media, or sales.

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In this episode of the Beyond Speaking podcast, Urs Koenig shares his journey from growing up in Switzerland to becoming a leadership expert, ultra-endurance athlete, UN peacekeeper, and professor. He delves into his philosophy of “radical humility,” which emphasizes deep self-awareness, relational leadership, and creating psychologically safe cultures. Urs shares insights from his experience in the military and ultra-endurance sports, showing how humility and resilience lead to success in leadership and life. The discussion also touches on tough love in leadership, learning from failure, and Urs’ purpose-driven mission to give back through his speaking business and work with Junior Achievement.

Check Merril Hoge's Speaking Availability: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/Merril-HogeThis episode of the Beyond Speaking Podcast features Merril Hoge, a former NFL football player and motivational speaker, discussing his journey from a small-town kid to playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Merril shares his personal philosophy, “Find a Way,” which has guided him through his career, battles with cancer, and life challenges. He talks about the importance of resilience, mental strength, and finding motivation to overcome obstacles. The conversation also covers his experiences with the Steelers, lessons from his mentor Chuck Noll, and advice on leadership and teamwork.

American War hero and Paralympic medalist Melissa Stockwell shares the story of dancing with the commander in chief, her path to becoming a para-athlete and the invisible wounds of war.

To learn more about Melissa Stockwell visit: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/melissa_stockwell⁠

Beyond Speaking is hosted by ⁠Brian Lord⁠ and produced by ⁠Eric Woodie

Olympic Gold Medalist turned Adventurer Adam Kreek shares his journey competing in the Olympics, rowing across the Atlantic ocean and the importance of living a values-driven life.To learn more about bringing Adam to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/adam_kreek

Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson stopped by to share her journey to the top of the Olympic podium, how challenges can become fuel for greatness, and the importance of embracing the spark.

To learn more about Carly Patterson, visit ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/carly_patterson⁠

Beyond Speaking is hosted by ⁠Brian Lord⁠ and produced by ⁠Eric Woodie

Top 1% VC-Backed Female Founder & CEO and Bestselling Author of Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose & Impact Now, Liz Bohannon discusses the importance of creating community and connection both in personal and professional life. Liz shares her journey from moving to Uganda and starting a business to the significance of vulnerability and authenticity in building meaningful relationships and successful organizations.Learn more about bringing Liz to speak: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/liz-bohannon

Dr. Ben Carson discusses his upbringing, career in medicine, political experiences, and the importance of family values. He emphasizes the need for unity, rejecting a victim mentality, and the role of strong family foundations in societal success.To learn more about Ben Carson and his keynotes visit: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/ben-carson

Derreck Kayongo, CEO, visionary entrepreneur, and founder of the Global Soap Project, shares his incredible journey from being a Ugandan refugee to becoming a successful business leader. He discusses the importance of power networking, innovation, and resilience, and explains how companies can achieve purpose-driven profit. Derreck also reveals how his initiative to recycle hotel soap has made a global impact, improving hygiene and reducing waste.Learn more about Derreck Kayongo and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/derreck-kayongo

USA Hall of Fame speaker, and CEO of the Joy Project Amanda Gore, discusses the importance of fostering joy and emotional intelligence in the workplace. She explains how creating a safe, joyful environment can boost productivity, reduce burnout, and improve overall employee satisfaction. Amanda also shares insights on developing a growth mindset, the significance of human connections, and practical ways to build a culture of joy at work.Learn more about Amanda Gore and her keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/speakers/amanda-gore

Jon Acuff dives into the practical steps to generate great ideas, the keys to making true life change, and how to effectively set and achieve personal and professional goals. He shares insights on overcoming common obstacles in goal-setting, harnessing one's potential, and the importance of persistence and adaptability in personal growth. Throughout the interview, Jon provides valuable advice for anyone looking to improve their life through deliberate goal-setting and personal development.https://premierespeakers.com/jon-acuff

Heather Hansen discusses her move from a trial attorney to a keynote speaker and business advisor. She shares insights from her 20-year law career, emphasizing the importance of advocacy over mere storytelling in influencing and persuading audiences. Heather also touches on utilizing differences as strengths, understanding and employing empathy in communication, and teaching advocacy skills to various professionals including military veterans.To learn more about Heather Hansen and her Keynotes visit: https://premierespeakers.com/heather-hansen

Jeremy shares his journey of overcoming personal and professional challenges, discusses the importance of mental, physical, and spiritual health, and explains his philosophy of "Next Level Living." He delves into topics like occupational integrity, the impact of mindset on success, and how to maintain performance in the face of adversity. Jeremy also emphasizes the significance of operating without needing external validation and striving for continuous improvement in all aspects of life.

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Brian Lord sits down with Scott Rasmussen to discuss the complexities of opinion polling, the importance of asking questions from multiple perspectives and some surprising statistics about different societal groups, particularly focusing on the politically active elite. Scott also touches on historical polling data trends, the influence of economic perceptions on political outcomes, and the significant gap between the general public and the elite regarding policy and governance.

Learn more about Scott Rasmussen and his keynote offerings: https://premierespeakers.com/scott-rasmussen

To learn more about José Hernández and his keynotes visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jose-hernandez

José Hernández discusses his journey from a farmworker family to becoming an astronaut, highlighting the perseverance and strategies that led to his success, including his passion for making a significant impact beyond space travel, such as his work on a digital mammography system for early detection of breast cancer. Additionally, the interview touches on his personal life, including his family's support and ventures like winemaking.

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Nick shares his journey of overcoming the physical challenges of being born with no legs and one arm due to Hanhart syndrome. He discusses the importance of mindset, the impact of his parents' approach to his upbringing, his experiences with bullying and self-doubt, and how he transformed his perspective on life. Nick talks about how he found inspiration in Tony Robbins, pursued speaking as a career, and his passion for helping others overcome obstacles through understanding neuroscience, personal development, and effective communication.

Emmy-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness, and the secret to success that he learned from his father.

To learn more about Greg Gumbel visit: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/greg_gumbel⁠

Beyond Speaking is hosted by ⁠Brian Lord⁠ and produced by ⁠Eric Woodie

Learn more about John O'Leary and his keynotes:

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In this episode of the Beyond Speaking Podcast, John O'Leary shares his remarkable journey from surviving a near-fatal accident to becoming an inspirational speaker, author, and podcast host. He discusses the importance of intentional living, the power of saying "yes" to opportunities for good, and how everyone can find purpose and joy by embracing life's challenges with a childlike wonder. O'Leary's story is a testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of positivity and determination.

Learn more about Joel Zeff and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/joel-zeff

Joel Zeff creates energy. He is a dynamic speaker, improvisational humorist and author. His interactive performances invite members of the audience to participate in hilarious improvisational exercises that illustrate Joel's central message: That organizations and individuals should CELEBRATE every day successes to increase collaboration, productivity, passion and innovation.

To learn more about Joan and her keynote options: https://premierespeakers.com/joan-lunden

Joan Lunden is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker who has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 40 years. Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America for nearly two decades, making her the longest-running female host ever on early morning television.

Learn more about Sylvie and her interactive keynote: https://premierespeakers.com/sylvie-di-giustoInternational keynote speaker, Sylvie di Giusto, brings her expertise from a successful corporate career in Europe to every presentation. Formerly the head of a management academy and innovation hub, she developed innovative programs for high-end education with never-before-used training methods. As the Chief of Staff for the Chief Human Resources Officer of Europe’s largest tourism and retail group, Sylvie also coordinated all group-wide human resources teams and activities. Prior to that, at a consultancy firm, she implemented online and in-person training and development initiatives for Fortune 100 companies. Well versed in the study of social and cultural norms, personal beliefs and values, as well as cognitive biases and thought patterns, her 20 years in learning and development leaves a deep understanding into how ‘The Power of Choice’ impacts an organization’s sales, leadership and growth.Now, extraordinary leaders and professionals at many of the most respected organizations and associations in the world—from American Express to American Airlines, Hilton to Nespresso, Microsoft to Prudential, and even the US Air Force—trust Sylvie to help them make the right decisions that grow their brands and bottom lines. Building on her five cornerstones of Modern Emotional Intelligence—visual, behavioral, verbal, digital, and social intelligence—Sylvie gives her audiences ‘The Power of Choice’ a conscious decision-making framework that allows us to understand our perceptions, choose our behaviors, and determine our best outcomes.She is the author of The Image of Leadership, Discover Your Fair Advantage and the upcoming Make Me Feel Important, in which she leads you deep into the customer experience and shows you how to make every interaction count. Sylvie takes your organization on an entertaining, spectacular, and thought-provoking journey through the brain, the mind, and from the unconscious to the conscious—and ultimately to the heights of personal, professional, and organizational success.

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Lisa Song Sutton is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. With a background in business litigation, Lisa began her career working in a top Las Vegas law firm before launching and scaling several companies, taking them from $0 to millions in revenue, across various industries including real estate, food and shipping retail.

As the daughter of a USAF Vietnam War Veteran, Lisa is a strong advocate for the veteran community. She is currently a General Partner of The Veteran Fund, a $20M venture capital fund that invests in veteran-led companies.

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Mike Rayburn is a TEDx Presenter who teaches innovation, change and peak performance using world-class guitar and humor to create a transformational experience and generate exponential results. He has headlined Carnegie Hall, Las Vegas, and performed more than 5,000 presentations in 20 countries on five continents. Rayburn is a music/internet pioneering entrepreneur, feature artist on Sirius/XM and Artist In Residence at High Point University. His more than 1000 corporate clients include most of the Fortune 100, 500, and the top five, including multiple presentations for Walmart, Exxon, Wells Fargo, Lincoln Financial, UnitedHealth, IBM, Siemens, Verizon, Ford, Nationwide, MetLife, PepsiCo, Chevron, Sony, Allianz, and Liberty Mutual.

Accomplished executive with over 25 years of global entrepreneurial and general management experience Felipe Gomez joins the show. Felipe’s narrative is based on two powerful and interrelated themes that are critical to attracting and retaining talent, creating long term value and successfully navigate uncertainty: The quest for extraordinary Performance and Entrepreneurial Mindsets.

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Commander Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots. He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based on true SEAL adventures. His New York Times bestseller, Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior, takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program. In his second book Worth Dying For: A Navy SEALs Call to a Nation, Rorke tackles the questions that have emerged about America’s past decade at war–from what makes a hero to why we fight and what it does to us. Rorke was most recently seen on FOX’s American Grit. The series followed 16 of the country’s toughest men and women as they faced a variety of military-grade and survival-themed challenges set in the wilderness.

Best selling author and career guru Jon Acuff stopped by to share how to properly set New Year's Resolutions so that you keep them, why saying something is common sense is dumb, and how to identify the things that are keeping us from the finish line.

To learn more about Jon visit ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/jon_acuff⁠

Beyond Speaking is hosted by ⁠Brian Lord⁠ and produced by ⁠Eric Woodie

Jenn Lim is the founder and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness and CEO of Delivering Happiness (DH), a company she and Tony Hsieh (the late CEO of Zappos.com) cofounded to create happier company cultures for a more profitable and sustainable approach to business. Delivering Happiness started as a book (New York Times and WSJ Bestseller, which sold one million copies worldwide) and evolved into a business consultancy and global movement that has impacted and inspired hundreds of companies and organizations worldwide.

To learn more about Jenn Lim visit: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/jenn-lim⁠

Beyond Speaking is hosted by ⁠Brian Lord⁠ and produced by ⁠Eric Woodie

Join us in this enlightening conversation with Ken Burns, the legendary documentary filmmaker. In this episode, Burns delves into his personal journey, revealing the emotional roots of his career and his passion for American history. Discover the 'Ken Burns Effect' from the master himself, as he shares his unique approach to storytelling, the importance of nuance in historical narratives, and the power of documentaries to 'wake the dead'. Burns discusses his iconic works, from 'The Civil War' to 'The US and the Holocaust', and gives us a glimpse into his creative process. Whether you're a film enthusiast, a history buff, or a storyteller at heart, this video is a treasure trove of insights from one of the most influential filmmakers of our time. Dive into the world of Ken Burns and see how he captures the essence of the American spirit through his lens.

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Learn more about David and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/david-rowanDavid Rowan is today's leading speaker on how emerging technologies will impact business - and how leaders should prepare now. He's given more than 600 keynotes around the world, and has moderated events for the World Economic Forum, the biggest global companies, and governments. As founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine in the UK, David came to know the founders of WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Google, Didi, Spotify, Twitter and countless other ambitious startups from Tel Aviv to Shenzhen. His best-selling book, "Non-Bullshit Innovation: 17 Proven Ways To Transform How You Work" (Penguin), is a 20-country quest to identify genuine innovation in the face of technology-led disruption. The book sets out 17 proven strategies for future-proofing a successful business - from "Turn products into services" to "Build an ecosystem". David spends his time at tech's cutting edge: visiting university research labs and startup clusters to meet the people building the future. He's invested in more than 150 early-stage tech companies, and runs venture funds that invest in health-tech and climate-tech. David has been a technology columnist for The Times, GQ, Condé Nast Traveller and The Sunday Times, and at WIRED he built a conference and a consulting business. And he is still searching for the future.

Learn more about Terry and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/terry_jones

Founder of two billion dollar startups (Kayak & Travelocity) Author, Venture Capitalist Terry Jones shares his thoughts on how Artificial Intelligence is going to shape our economy, work force and more.

Terry Jones is a technology pioneer who has played a pivotal role in creating the trillion-dollar e-commerce travel industry.Whereas other people talk about innovation – Terry Jones lives it. Only .01% of businesses reach the elusive billion-dollar “unicorn” status, Jones built and scaled not one but two unicorn businesses (Travelocity and Kayak).As a board director for more than 20 companies, his IPOs and exits total over $10 Billion.Jones is a highly sought-after international speaker and a recognized global authority in the “Future of Business”, “Disruptive Leadership”, and “Digital Transformation.”He is the author of the critically-acclaimed books “ON Innovation “Turning on Innovation in Your Culture, Team, and Organization.” And Disruption OFF, “The technological disruption coming for your company and what to do about it”

Learn more about Alan Stein Jr. and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/alan_stein_jr

Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines.

In his corporate keynote programs and workshops, Alan shares real-world lessons, illustrated by powerful stories, so that every audience can immediately put new ideas into action. He has a passion for helping organizations create high-performance cultures, and his clients include American Express, Pepsi, Under Armour, Starbucks, Charles Schwab, Orangetheory Fitness, and numerous college athletic programs such as Penn State Football and UConn Men’s Basketball.

An acclaimed basketball performance coach, Alan spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant). He transfers that knowledge to reveal how leaders and teams can utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.

The strategies from Alan’s books, Raise Your Game and Sustain Your Game, are implemented by corporate teams and sports teams around the country. His inspirational words are featured on a 12-foot mural outside the Penn State Football Training Center, so that players run past it on the way to practice every day.

High Energy Global Speaker, Advisor to the Fortune 500 on Surviving the age of Never EnoughTo learn more about Col. Mark Tillman visit: ⁠⁠https://premierespeakers.com/juliet_funtFeatured in top media outlets such as Forbes, CNBC, Fast Company, and NPR, Juliet Funt is a globally renowned keynote speaker, tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500, founder and CEO of the efficiency training firm, Juliet Funt Group. Juliet is the author of A Minute to Think, nominated for the Next Big Idea Club curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Dan Pink. She is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unburdening their talent from busywork, and she has brought her powerful concepts to Spotify, National Geographic, Anthem, Vans, Abbott, Costco, Pepsi, Nike, Wells Fargo, Sephora, Sysco, and ESPN.

Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero.

To learn more about Col. Mark Tillman visit: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/mark_tillman⁠

Beyond Speaking is hosted by ⁠Brian Lord⁠ and produced by ⁠Eric Woodie

Re-Run from back in 2020. National Geographic Fellow and New York Times best-selling author, Dan Buettner shares how to take the opportunity to re-evaluate our careers, diet, lifestyle and more.

To learn more about Dan Buettner visit ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/dan_buettner⁠

Beyond Speaking is hosted by ⁠Brian Lord⁠ and produced by ⁠Eric Woodie

Learn more about Mike Rowe and his keynotes at: https://premierespeakers.com/mike-rowe

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Mike Rowe is a writer, narrator, producer, recording artist, Emmy-Award winning TV Host, New York Times Best Selling author, and the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. As the creator and host of Dirty Jobs, Mike is best-known as “the dirtiest man on TV.” In his role as a perpetual apprentice, Mike has highlighted hundreds of workers in dozens of essential industries. His foundation has awarded over six million dollars in work ethic scholarships to nearly 1,500 men and women, and his commitment to reinvigorating the skilled trades is unrivaled.

Jade spent the first few years of her career performing as a classical concert pianist. Following an artistic epiphany, she pivoted from playing the piano to impress audiences, to using the piano as the vehicle by which to provide the inspiration, information and entertainment that profoundly moves them instead. The results have been, well darn impressive. No stranger to pushing boundaries to see bold results, this concert pianist turned world changer is brought in by the likes of corporations like Mass Mutual, Royal Bank of Canada, DOW, Raytheon, the Hershey Company, Genentech, Valic, Pfizer and Nationwide to redefine purpose, inspire seismic shifts in mindset and activate audiences to go out and instantly start living more consequential lives of impact. The one-of-a-kind artist has built a one-of-a-kind career garnering diverse recognition from unlikely places. She's played renowned halls, including the hallowed ones of the White House and the US Supreme Court and her genre-bending concert adventures that span Rachmaninoff to Rap attract diverse audiences of all ages and backgrounds. For her work on and away from the stage, Essence magazine featured Jade alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama as a part of their "Style & Substance List". As one of the rare classical artists invited to perform at the taste-making South by Southwest Festival, her show was ultimately branded one of the "Best of SXSW 2014". She's starred in a Broadway-style musical called Lillette's Rhythm Club and she can be heard portraying Nina Simone's classical years in the Oscar-nominated documentary What Happened Miss Simone? In her inimitable career as a concert pianist and as a media host, Jade has remained committed to expanding the boundaries of Classical music and its presentation.

Learn more about Jade Simmons and her keynotes: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/jade_simmons⁠

Learn more about Jon Gordon and h keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/jon-gordon

Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 16 books including 6 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership and his latest The Power of a Positive Team. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Pittsburgh Pirates, BB&T Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer, West Point Academy and more.

Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.

Learn more about Sara Ross and her keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/sara_ross

Chief Vitality Officer at BrainAMPED, a research and strategy firm dedicated to redefining how we succeed at work and thrive in life by sharing brain-based, vitality-enhancing strategies to create healthier, happier, high performing leaders and workplaces. Sara is a contributor at Thrive Global and her work is earning her a reputation as a fresh and thought-provoking voice in the discussions of leadership, work-life balance, emotional intelligence and organizational health.

Before founding her company, Sara spent a decade with the Institute for Health and Human Potential, formerly serving as their Vice President and Global Head of Leadership Innovation. As head of faculty, Sara led the delivery of leadership programs, assessments and award-winning coaching and accreditation programs aimed at helping leaders grow their emotional intelligence and be their best, even in the most complex and pressure-filled moments.

Sara has worked with Fortune 500 companies such as; UnitedHealth Group, Verizon, Rogers and Allstate; tech companies such as Adobe, WAVE and ATS; financial firms such as Scotiabank, Fidelity, BMO and PwC; pharmaceutical companies such as Sunovion; educational institutes such as Smith College and the University of Toronto, and the leadership team of the NBA's Orlando Magic. Her clients have ranged from surgeons, bankers, lawyers, air traffic controllers and engineers to government agencies, nurses, nonprofits, start-ups and entrepreneurs. This broad perspective and diverse experience help explain why she is often called on to work with some of the most senior, technically sophisticated and skeptical audiences.

Learn more about Jessica Kriegel and her keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/jessica_kriegel

Jessica Kriegel (KREE-GL) is a workplace culture strategist. She is a Doctor of Leadership & Management and Fortune 100 Thought Leader. She is a dynamic speaker, consultant, Co-Active coach, and is author of Unfairly Labeled: How Your Workplace Can Benefit from Ditching Generational Stereotypes and upcoming book, The Culture Equation. For 15+ years, Jessica has been guiding global, national, Fortune 100 and other organizations on how to create intentional cultures that power your strategy and accelerate performance. After she got her MBA and became a global consultant for a human capital management solutions provider, Jessica consistently saw highly-stressed leaders failing to deliver against lofty financial goals. She knew that if these leaders could transform their cultures, performance and profitability would follow. But, because culture is often viewed as 'woo' and an intangible, these leaders didn't know where to begin. So, Jessica set out on a personal mission to 'quantify culture'. Her unique ability to analyze organizations in qualitative and quantitative terms and create measurable growth across all levels has made her the go-to ally for global leaders and teams.

To learn more about Heather R Younger and her keynotes visit: ⁠⁠https://premierespeakers.com/heather_younger⁠

Heather R Younger is the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement and consulting firm. She is a sought-after keynote speaker who brings revealing insights to the stage from over 25,000 employee experiences. A diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, and the world's leading expert on listening at work, she is the host of the Leadership with Heart Podcast. Heather is a regular contributor to Forbes and Fast Company and is the best-selling author of The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty, which hit the top of the "Forbes Must-Read List for HR Professionals." Her latest best-selling book, The Art of Caring Leadership, teaches the radical power of caring support in leadership and in the workplace.

A former attorney who worked for years in corporate America, what is most important to know about Heather is that she brings a breadth of experience - extensive quantitative and qualitative research - and a truly deep passion for advocacy, resilience, human relations, and connection - to every audience, every workshop, every consultation. Heather inspires others by teaching the kind of intentional leadership that drives real business results - increased employee engagement, loyalty, collaboration, and connectivity.

Learn more about Ken Schmidt and his keynotes: https://premierespeakers.com/ken_schmidt

It’s an impersonal world, where so many products and services are seen as easily-replaced, indistinct commodities. Whether you stand out or get lost in the crowd is a choice. A mindset. Ken Schmidt faced those same challenges himself and gained acclaim for his role in the extraordinary turnaround of the legendary Harley-Davidson Motor Company. That transformation was based on a change in mindset and a focus on answering three key strategic questions. While times have changed, what humans want and need from the businesses they buy from and work for hasn’t. In his high-energy speeches, Ken inspires companies and individuals to shift their thinking and ride a path to success by becoming memorable – not for what they do or what they make, but for how they connect with people. Ken is author of Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance. He’s also host of the Tailgating with Geniuses podcast and co-founder of Torque Sessions Leadership Training. In all of his endeavors, Ken brings an unconventional perspective that helps organizations and individuals reframe how they engage with their marketplace.

Paralympic medalist and veteran John Register shares his story of losing his leg after a track and field event, developing resilience, and choosing the new normal mindset.

To learn more about John Register visit: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/john_register

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From Victory Circle to the Announcer's Desk, Hall of Fame Race Car Driver and Network Television Color Analyst Derek Daly has spent nearly three decades as the face of the motorsport world. He counts Sylvester Stallone, David Letterman and Jay Leno amongst his friends. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland to a middle class working family. On the way to his dream, he worked as a laborer in the iron ore mines of Australia and, while traveling the race tracks of England, even took up residence in a school bus. He competed in the Formula One World Championship, being ranked 10th in the world. He made six starts in the Indianapolis 500 before winning the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race, two years in a row. In 1984, Derek suffered one of the hardest crash impacts that a driver had ever survived when he hit the wall at Michigan International Speedway at 212 MPH. After fourteen surgeries and three years in therapy, he returned to full-time racing. When he retired from racing, Derek started a 24-year association with ESPN, NBC, CBS, and Fox Sports. USA Today called him as "the best new face on sports television" and IndyCar Racing magazine voted him "the most popular motorsports television announcer." Moet & Chandon awarded Derek the Joules Goux Award for his outstanding contributions to motorsports television. He was nominated by ESPN for an Ace Award and was inducted into the 2000 Motorsports Ireland Hall of Fame. In 2010, he was inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame. Derek literally wrote the book on motorsports success; Race To Win: How to Become a Complete Champion. He was honored to have international auto racing superstar Mario Andretti write the foreword. His second book, A Champions Path: Be Extraordinary was published in 2017.

Award-winning journalist and TV pioneer Joan Lunden shares how a rival TV station helped her land a dream job, her battles working in a male-dominated industry and how she made it to Good Morning America.

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Performance strategist for some of the world's top leaders & brands, Victoria Labalm shares how to create engaging meetings, how to tell when you have that next big idea and remembering that just because someone hasn't done something doesn't mean it's a bad idea.

To learn more about Victoria Labalme visit: ⁠https://premierespeakers.com/victoria_labalme⁠

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Chris Tuff is a bestselling author and highly sought after keynote speaker who has presented for Nike, Harvard, Home Depot, Verizon, and several other Fortune 100 companies. He began his career as a pioneer of the social media marketing space starting in 2006, becoming one of the first marketers to work directly with Facebook as well as helping them build many of their local-at-scale products for brands like Toyota.His first book, The Millennial Whisperer, is a USA Today bestseller and has gone on to sell more than 100k copies which explores the importance of empathy and relationships in the workplace, and it equips leaders with tools to attract and retain young talent through genuine connection.During the pandemic, Tuff shifted toward connections outside of organizations in writing his latest book, Save Your Asks. He’s interviewed some of the world’s greatest leaders and entrepreneurs and is publishing this handbook to equip everyone with the tools to become better salespeople and networkers through a focus on authenticity and connection. In this book, he highlights real world examples of “askholes” and such sales techniques as “shawshanking.”

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https://premierespeakers.com/james-lawrenceAfter breaking several Guinness World Records, James wondered if he had truly found his mental and physical limits. He knew there was more. Experience firsthand the remarkable journey of James Lawrence and his family. Known as the Iron Cowboy, James earned this nickname from the public after he started to wear a cowboy hat during the marathon portion of his Ironman races to be identified by his children quickly. With two Guinness world records under his belt, James and his family attempted to do something every person deemed impossible, 50 full-distance triathlons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days (aka: 50.50.50). His combination of energy, humor, determination, and achievements captivates his audience and creates an inspirational and awakening phenomenon for all. James' story of reaching new limits is one everyone can relate to. He is an ordinary guy, whose extraordinary personal story will make you laugh, cry, reflect, and leave you inspired to reach higher. James has spoken all over the world, on stages in more than 20 countries.

https://premierespeakers.com/amy-purdyAmy Purdy has defied the odds throughout her life and overcome a near death-experience to accomplish some extraordinary things.Amy grew up with a passion for snowboarding and dreamed of traveling the world. Despite obstacles that perhaps should have stopped her dead in her tracks, that passion carried her not only to the upper echelons of athletics but onto the dance floor of Hollywood and well, well beyond.Amy is a NY Times best-selling author who has been published in ten different languages around the world, she has toured with none other than Oprah Winfrey, she has been featured in a Superbowl commercial narrated by the legendary Muhammad Ali, and she is a 3-time Paralympic medalist, making her one of the most decorated adaptive snowboarders in the history of Team USA. She Co-Founded Adaptive Action Sports for athletes with disabilities and is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast Bouncing Forward! Amy has partnered with the World Health Organization and the International Olympic Committee to promote health, diversity, equity, and inclusion through sport.Amy Purdy has truly inspired millions across the world!

Chemical engineer, thought leader and energetic speaker Cassandra Worthy shares how to transfer enthusiasm to others, tactics to take frustration and turn it into opportunity and new ways to engage your colleagues to spark growth and change.

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Find out more on how to bring Tim Tebow to your next event at: https://premierespeakers.com/tim-tebowESPN Analyst, Heisman Trophy winner, and NCAA National Football Champion Tim Tebow answers fan questions.

Find out more on how to bring Tim Tebow to your next event at: https://premierespeakers.com/tim-tebowESPN Analyst, Heisman Trophy winner, and NCAA National Football Champion Tim Tebow shares his thoughts on authentic leadership, finding your life's mission and the story of the Night to Shine with his foundation.

https://premierespeakers.com/damon-friedmanDr. Damon Friedman received his commission in 2000 as a United States Marine Corps Officer and later transferred into the Air Force's elite as a Special Warfare Officer. He retired as a Lt Col. after 20 years, having served four combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and is 100% service connection disabled. His decorations include three Bronze Stars (one with Valor) and the Air Force Combat Action Medal. He is a former Squadron Commander (Air Force Special Operations Command) and former Director of Future Operations (Special Operations Command Central).

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Kyle Scheele has been called "the patron saint of crazy ideas". Whether he's having a Viking funeral for the regrets of 21,000 people, hosting the world's first fake marathon, or gaining a million TikTok followers in just 25 hours, Kyle is always on the lookout for crazy ideas that produce wildly outsized outcomes.

Over the last decade, his projects have been featured in outlets like Fast Company, WIRED, The Washington Post, Yahoo!, BuzzFeed, UpWorthy, Goalcast, and more. His videos have been viewed over 250 million times, and he has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members across the United States. More than anything, Kyle hopes that his story can inspire others to chase their own crazy ideas and become the people they were meant to be.

For more than three decades, Patrick Leddin, PhD has been leading teams and studying leadership. His hands-on leadership experience has stretched from leading soldiers as a U.S. Army master parachutist, infantry, ranger-qualified officer to working with senior corporate leaders at KPMG Consulting, FranklinCovey, and his own companies.

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70th Secretary of State (2018-2021), Former Director of CIA (2017-2018)

Michael R. Pompeo served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from April 2018 through January 2021. He previously served from January 2017 to April 2018 as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. As our nation's most senior diplomat, Mr. Pompeo helped craft U.S. foreign policy based on our nation's founding ideals, putting America first. America became a massive energy exporter and a force for good in the Middle East, cementing real peace through the work of the Abraham Accords. Mr. Pompeo placed particular emphasis on renewing alliances with key allies, including India, Japan, Australia, and South Korea. Mr. Pompeo's time at the State Department marked the end of naive engagement with the Chinese Communist Party, pulling back the curtain shielding the egregious acts of the CCP that threaten American jobs and freedoms. He focused efforts on calling out and punishing perpetrators of attacks on basic human dignity in places like Venezuela, North Korea, Iran, Nigeria, China, and elsewhere.

Legendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka shares how football has changed over the years, why only some quarterbacks are true leaders and advice to youth coaches.

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Creativity Strategist and award-winning author of The Creativity Leap, Natalie Nixon shares how to ask better questions for innovation breakthroughs, how to handle the future of work as a leader, and more on this week's Beyond Speaking Podcast.

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Terence Mauri, Founder of Hack Future Lab, a global think tank, and Partner with MIT Solve, an initiative to address world challenges, brings decades of experience and knowledge sharing cutting edge principles on the future of leadership.

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Chick-fil-A Executive and customer experience expert Elizabeth Dixon stopped by to share lessons she learned from Truett and Dan Cathy, why details matter, and techniques to keep customers from abandoning brands.

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Former VP of Innovation & Creativity at The Walt Disney Company Duncan Wardle shares how everyone can be creative, how Disney works to innovate and the time Roger Rabbit met Princess Diana.

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Disruptive innovator, entrepreneur, and Ellen Degeneres' favorite teacher Michael Bonner shares techniques for handling burnout in 2023 by setting yourself up for daily success, why change can make others uncomfortable, and how to create power moments.

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Renowned neuroscientist and entrepreneur, Beau Lotto, has spent decades studying the way we see—and in his three-time mainstage TED talks with over 7 million views, he shows us how to see differently. As Lotto puts it, "the brain never sees the world as it actually is, only the world that is useful to see." By illuminating these principles of perception, Lotto helps companies overcome biases, embrace uncertainty, transform their approach to creativity, and unlock innovation.

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A three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl selection, Darren Woodson is often recognized as one of the greatest players to wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform. Darren shares leadership techniques he learned from Bill Parcells, how to create a successful team culture and more.

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Crystal Washington, CSP works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity! As a technology strategist and certified futurist, Crystal takes complex social media, app, and web topics and makes them easy to understand and accessible for everyday people. Crystal's clients comprise Fortune 500 companies including Google, Microsoft, and GE, and as a sought-after keynote speaker, she has entertained and educated audiences around the globe.

Learn more about Crystal at: https://premierespeakers.com/crystal-washington

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Seth is an internationally recognized thought leader, advisor, and top-rated keynote speaker on talent management, change and innovation, digital transformation, leadership, and the future of work. His research, case studies, and thought leadership focus on inspiring audiences while sharing actionable strategies to drive meaningful outcomes for individuals and their organizations. He also coaches high-performing leaders with practical, life-tested ideas, concepts, and frameworks to elevate their impact and create lasting legacies. Learn more about

Seth Mattison at: https://premierespeakers.com/seth-mattison

Doc Hendley is proof that anyone, even a tattooed keg-tapper, can cure what ails the world.

In 2003 Doc Hendley dreamed up the concept of Wine To Water while bartending and playing music in nightclubs around Raleigh, North Carolina. In January of 2004 he held his first fundraiser and by August was living in Darfur, Sudan installing water systems for victims of the government-supported genocide.

When Doc returned home in 2005, the haunting memories of what he had seen in Darfur drove him to continue growing the organization he had started only two years earlier. And in 2007, after working two jobs and volunteering his time for over three years, Wine To Water became an official 501 (c)(3) and Doc's dream finally became a reality.

Hendley's work aims to help the 1.1 billion people worldwide who lack access to clean water, a figure estimated by the World Health Organization. Nearly two-thirds of that group lives in Asia. In sub-Saharan Africa, 42 percent of the population lives without yard taps, household connections or other improvements to sanitize water. Unclean water is the number one killer of children in the world. Water borne illnesses kill far more children the HIV/AIDS and Malaria combined. Every 15 seconds a child dies from unclean water.

To learn more about Doc Hendley visit: https://premierespeakers.com/doc_hendley

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Workforce Strategist and Management Trendspotter Seth Mattison sits down with Brian to talk about making the most of difficult circumstances, how to develop our skills and relationships personally and professionally, and how to set a path forward for success.

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Hall of Fame pitcher and broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles Jim Palmer shares about life in the minor leagues, the oriole way and the importance of adoption.

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Mary C Kelly specializes in leadership growth that helps organizations improve their profitability and productivity, especially in finance, insurance, real estate, and manufacturing. One of the first female graduates of the Naval Academy, Mary served 25 years on active duty, mostly in Asia, leading multi-cultural teams in nine countries. Her remarkable career of service included working as an intelligence officer, a chief of police, an HR director, and a chief of staff, as well as training more than 40,000 military personnel.

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Rene is one of the world's leading executive coaches, working with some of the Fortune 500's and FTSE 100's top Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and their executive teams.

He speaks with the authority and confidence of an expert and leader who has seen and experienced it all before. Rene draws much from his own unique experiences as Managing Director at IPC Magazines and serving on a variety of boards including Pepsi, IPC Media, and the Inland Revenue.

Rene has acquired a reputation for providing first-hand advice and support for a series of successful CEOs in the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and all around the world. Many may claim to have worked at the 'sharp end' with CEOs, but in actual fact very few have. He has worked closely with Jim Yong Kim (President, The World Bank), Antony Jenkins (CEO, Barclays Bank), Mario Greco (CEO, Generali), and Maria Ramos (CEO, Absa Bank). Hardly any can match his sustained track record of success.

To learn more about Rene visit: https://premierespeakers.com/rene-carayol

Jenn Lim is the founder and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness and CEO of Delivering Happiness (DH), a company she and Tony Hsieh (the late CEO of Zappos.com) cofounded to create happier company cultures for a more profitable and sustainable approach to business. Delivering Happiness started as a book (New York Times and WSJ Bestseller, which sold one million copies worldwide) and evolved into a business consultancy and global movement that has impacted and inspired hundreds of companies and organizations worldwide.

To learn more about Jenn Lim visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jenn-lim

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Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills shares his story of becoming a quadruple amputee on his 25th birthday, going through a ketamine coma, and steps to overcoming adversity.

To learn more about Travis Mills visit: https://premierespeakers.com/travis_mills

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Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero.

To learn more about Col. Mark Tillman visit: https://premierespeakers.com/mark_tillman

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Premiere Speakers CEO Shawn Hanks sits down with National Speakers Bureau Senior Vice President Brian Palmer to reflect on his 50 years in the speaking industry. Brian answers questions on how the speaking world has changed over the years, his first booking, and advice to speakers to make a great event. You can learn more about Brian Palmer by visiting: https://nationalspeakers.com/

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Superbowl champion, broadcaster, and entrepreneur Joe Theismann talks leadership lessons from some of the NFL greats, how to handle life changes, and his relationship with the man that ended his career.

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One of the greatest linebackers in NFL history Mike Singletary shares his real thoughts about the Super Bowl Shuffle 35 years later, reflects on the leadership of Walter Payton and answers fan questions.

To learn more about Mike Singletary visit: https://premierespeakers.com/mike_singletary

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Founder and CEO of RainmakerThinking, Inc shares how to find skilled talent in the current job market, the 3 biggest mistakes when it comes to hiring and how to truly gain influence.

To learn more about Bruce Tulgan visit: https://premierespeakers.com/bruce_tulgan

Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement, and consulting firm Heather R Younger stopped by to share how to become a better listener, leader and human.

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Paralympic medalist and veteran John Register shares his story of losing his leg after a track and field event, developing resilience, and choosing the new normal mindset.

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Communication & Influence Strategist Stacey Hanke shares techniques on how to communicate in a hybrid work environment, the importance of brevity, and the 3 common misconceptions about personal communication as a leader.

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The youngest bestselling business author in American history Alex Banayan shares his journey to creating the third door chronicles including his powerful moment with Quincy Jones, how implicit messages are incredibly important and how success and failure can be the same thing.

To learn more about bringing Alex to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/alex_banayan

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Men's Fitness fittest man on the planet, Dean Karnazes answers fan questions sharing his experience running on the Silk Road, how to fight apathy and how he turned endurance running into a business.

To learn more about bringing Dan to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/dean_karnazes

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Former Southwest Airlines customer service manager and workplace culture expert Jason Young shares how to lower tension at the office, the cycles of culture, and building teamwork between different generations.

To learn more about Jason Young visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jason_young

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Special Forces Army Ranger and award-winning country music artist, Keni Thomas, as he shares his part in the story made famous by Ridley Scott's movie Black Hawk Down.

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Adventure racing world champion and CNN hero Robyn Benincasa - shares the 8 essential elements of teamwork, how ego plays into team building, and how to choose great people to build a successful team.

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Digital leadership expert Erik Qualman shares how to use cowboy scheduling to stay present, the un-selfie mentality, and being good at saying no.

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NFL Pro Bowl Running back and Shark Tank Entrepreneur Justin Forsett shares some of his toughest moments on the field, being roommates with the mercurial Marshawn Lynch and the importance of having a huddle.

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Five-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, and creative trouble maker Josh Linkner shares how to handle a total reset, a challenge to grow creativity every day, and how creating a fake competitor can lead to innovation.

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Top diversity and inclusion speaker and Princess of Sierra Leone shares her story of finding out her royal family ties in college, why community is paramount to success, and how to embrace the uncomfortable.

To learn more about Princess Sarah Culberson visit: https://premierespeakers.com/sarah_culberson

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NBA Mindset Coach and 2x Best-Selling Author David Nurse shares his improbable journey of making it to the NBA, the key to finding your purpose, and how eliminating goals can help you reach your greatest potential.

To learn more about David Nurse visit: https://premierespeakers.com/david-nurse

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Award-winning digital strategist and podcast host Jay Shetty shares how to build your resilience muscle while in quarantine, the 3 types of mentors, and the importance of being a connected thinker.

To learn more about Jay Shetty visit https://premierespeakers.com/jay_shetty

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Amelia Rose Earhart takes us through her 28,000-mile flight around the world and the lessons she learned along the way in becoming a female pilot and handling turbulence not only in the air but also in life.

To learn more about Amelia Rose Earhart visit: https://premierespeakers.com/amelia_earhart

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Emmy-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness, and the secret to success that he learned from his father.

To learn more about Greg Gumbel visit: https://premierespeakers.com/greg_gumbel

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Business Performance Expert Ryan Estis goes deep on the ways for companies to handle the great resignation, how to build a better culture in the workplace, the importance of immersive learning, and much more.

To learn more about Ryan Estis visit: https://premierespeakers.com/ryan_estis

Download Ryan's Guide on How to Create Meaningful Change in Your Life

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Vice-Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Carla Harris shares her insight on authenticity, the importance of taking risks, and the power of gratitude.

To learn more about Carla Harris, visit https://premierespeakers.com/carla_harris

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Leadership expert and failure savant Ryan Leak sat down with us to share his journey of trying out for the NBA, handling failure with positivity and why handling personal issues in a work environment can lead to increased productivity.

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Member of the first Jamaican bobsled team Devon Harris shares the facts and fiction behind the movie Cool Runnings and how we each can have the mindset to set Olympic-sized goals.

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Hall of Fame Bengals Lineman and 11 time Pro Bowler Anthony Muñoz shares his story of winning a College National Championship in two sports, how the new Bengals compare to the 80's Bengals, How to become the best at what you can do, and of course his thoughts on Super Bowl 56.

To learn more about Anthony Muñoz visit: https://premierespeakers.com/anthony_munoz

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Four-Time Olympian and peak-performance expert Ruben Gonzalez stopped by to share his incredible story of becoming an Olympic luger, how attitude is everything, and how to find success in the struggle.

To learn more about Ruben Gonzalez visit: https://premierespeakers.com/ruben-gonzalez

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Male figure skating star Scott Hamilton stopped by to talk bout how to fight when you want to give up, the importance of getting back up 41,000 times and he answers fan questions.

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Former Director of Leadership at Walmart, creator of the 1000 Awesome Things Blog, and New York Times Best Selling Author Neil Pasricha tells us the problem with cell phones, how to make ourselves better leaders, and the number one way to build trust with other people.

To learn more about Neil Pasricha visit: https://premierespeakers.com/neil_pasricha

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Communication expert and national storytelling champion Kindra Hall sheds light don't the outward stories we share and the inward stories we tell ourselves, how to fight your negativity bias and ways to change the story you are constantly telling yourself. For fun she also helps us understand the difference between a professional speaker and a professional storyteller.

To learn more about Kindra Hall visit: https://premierespeakers.com/kindra_hall

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Childhood burn survivor and top-ranked Ironman triathlete Shay Eskew stopped by to share his story of handling life's uncertainties, using comedy to handle pain, and how to find your happiness.

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Kevin Brown spent 20 years building a little-known family business into the number one brand in their industry with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars. Along the way, he has learned a thing or two about overcoming adversity, dealing with change, and creating a culture that drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. He's the author of the bestselling book "The Hero Effect." On this episode, he shares with us his own story, the difference of positive thinking versus optimism, and how to rewrite the story of your life. To begin the interview, I asked Kevin where the idea of his book and work, The Hero Effect, came from.

To learn more about Kevin Brown visit: https://premierespeakers.com/kevin_brown

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Chemical engineer, thought leader and energetic speaker Cassandra Worthy shares how to transfer enthusiasm to others, tactics to take frustration and turn it into opportunity and new ways to engage your colleagues to spark growth and change.

To learn more about Cassandra Worthy visit https://premierespeakers.com/cassandra_worthy

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1 global voice for education on LinkedIn Heather McGowan shares how leadership and management have changed dramatically over the past decade, ways humans can bridge the skills gap with technology and tips to deal with burnout.

To learn more about Heather McGowan visit https://premierespeakers.com/heather_mcgowan

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Bestselling author and Harvard instructor Suneel Gupta shares the 4 people you need in your life to become backable, how leading with a story changed his business life, and the way to get people to take a chance on your next great idea.

To learn more about Suneel Gupta visit https://premierespeakers.com/suneel_gupta

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Former secret service agent to JFK and Jackie Kennedy, Clint Hill shares his first-hand account of the assassination of JFK including running up on to the car to protect Jackie after the shooting. Clint also reveals his opinions on the newly released documents and the evidence for Lee Harvey Oswald.

To learn more about Clint Hill visit https://premierespeakers.com/clint_hill

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Performance strategist for some of the world's top leaders & brands, Victoria Labalm shares how to create engaging meetings, how to tell when you have that next big idea and remembering that just because someone hasn't done something doesn't mean it's a bad idea.

To learn more about Victoria Labalme visit: https://premierespeakers.com/victoria_labalme

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Retired Colonel in the United States Army and former commander of the U.S. Army Fort Belvoir garrison shares his story of surviving an IED attack, how he made the decision to amputate his leg, and helping the New York Giants win the Superbowl in 2008

To learn more about Colonel Greg Gadson visit: https://premierespeakers.com/greg-gadson

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Grammy-nominated songwriter Jimmy Yeary stopped by to share his story of becoming a hit songwriter, how vulnerability leads to productivity, and how to know when you hit a hit song.

To learn more about Jimmy visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jimmy_yeary

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Digital marketing expert and best-selling author Corey Perlman dishes on how to create useful content, the common mistakes businesses make using social media and help for parents on how to handle social media with their kids.

To learn more about Corey visit: https://premierespeakers.com/corey_perlman

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Gina Schaefer is founder and CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores located in the Washington, D.C. area. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to 12 stores in only 14 years and now leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 250 people. As a former member of the Ace Hardware Corporation Board of Directors, she is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture. Schaefer's big passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses, and helping women to succeed in all aspects of the hardware industry. She has tirelessly focused on the "Return to Main Street" movement in her own city of Washington, D.C., to promote Shop Local campaigns and community revitalization in urban areas.

To learn more about Gina visit: https://premierespeakers.com/gina_schaefer

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Strategy and Innovation Expert Kaihan Krippendorff shares how to out-think the competition, how to come up with your next innovation and how being a force of good with your profits leads to even more success advertised or not.

To learn more about Kaihan visit: https://premierespeakers.com/kaihan_krippendorff

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America's Educator, and two-time New York Times Bestselling author Ron Clark shares his tips on fundraising, how to hire the best team, and where to focus your energy as a leader.

To learn more about Ron Clark visit:https://premierespeakers.com/ron_clark

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Human connection expert and bestselling author Riaz Meghji stopped by to share how to create human connection virtually, the power behind documenting personal details to connect with others and leading with assertive empathy.

To learn more about Riaz Meghji visit: https://premierespeakers.com/riaz_meghji

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The father of the modern NFL quarterback fraternity Archie Manning shares how to set an example as a leader, handling changes in life and his favorite Manning commercial.

To learn more about Archie Manning visit: https://premierespeakers.com/archie_manning

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Leadership Author and Organizational Culture Expert Adrian Gostick shares how to handle anxiety in the workplace, ways to increase trust with employees and how to cultivate innovation in this new future of work.

To learn more about Adrian Gostick visit: https://premierespeakers.com/adrian_gostick

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Paralympic ski racer, author, and cancer survivor Josh Sundquist shares his philosophy behind one more thing one more time, his first time out in public after amputation surgery and of course his internet-famous Halloween costumes.

To learn more about Josh Sundquist visit: https://premierespeakers.com/josh_sundquist

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

American War hero and Paralympic medalist Melissa Stockwell shares the story of dancing with the commander in chief, her path to becoming a para-athlete and the invisible wounds of war.

To learn more about Melissa Stockwell visit: https://premierespeakers.com/melissa_stockwell

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Top 30 Global Guru, and regular Forbes contributor on Leadership Strategy, Curt Steinhorst stopped by to share his insights on how to help employees be more productive, the state of going back into the office, and how we can fight burnout at work.

To learn more about Curt Steinhorst, visit https://premierespeakers.com/curt_steinhorst

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Recognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world, Whitney Johnson shares how to find your growth curve of learning, how to be agentic rather than a victim, and reframing our mindset of the last 18 months.

To learn more about Whitney Johnson, visit https://premierespeakers.com/whitney_johnson

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Vice-Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Carla Harris shares her insight on authenticity, the importance of taking risks, and the power of gratitude.

To learn more about Carla Harris, visit https://premierespeakers.com/carla_harris

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson stopped by to share her journey to the top of the Olympic podium, how challenges can become fuel for greatness, and the importance of embracing the spark.

To learn more about Carly Patterson, visit https://premierespeakers.com/carly_patterson

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Olympic Gold Medalist turned Adventurer Adam Kreek shares his journey competing in the Olympics, rowing across the Atlantic ocean and the importance of living a values-driven life.

To learn more about bringing Adam to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/adam_kreek

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Mindset Expert and TEDx Speaker Karen M. Allen shares tips and tricks to mental strength training, how she handled the murder of her husband and the power of choosing the responsibility of healing.

To learn more about bringing Karen to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/karen_allen

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

The youngest bestselling business author in American history Alex Banayan shares his journey to creating the third door chronicles including his powerful moment with Quincy Jones, how implicit messages are incredibly important and how success and failure can be the same thing.

To learn more about bringing Alex to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/alex_banayan

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Author and former Navy SEAL Chad Williams stopped by to teach us how to aim small - miss small, the importance of earning your SEAL trident every day, and how he turned a devastating loss into a desire to change the world.

To learn more about bringing Chad to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/chad_williams

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Men's Fitness fittest man on the planet, Dean Karnazes answers fan questions sharing his experience running on the Silk Road, how to fight apathy and how he turned endurance running into a business.

To learn more about bringing Dan to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/dean_karnazes

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What do you do when you’re under pressure, overwhelmed, and ready to get what you really want? As one of the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilots in the US Navy, as well as a mom, wife, business consultant, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and global speaker, author Carey Lohrenz knows that the stress we experience can be just as intense as the stress in the cockpit of a fighter jet going Mach 2. But she’s got a secret weapon to prevail: years of training to overcome the specific natures of uncertainty, stress, burnout, anxiety, and pressure.

To learn more about bringing Carey to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/carey_lohrenz

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We are re-running this episode remembering one of our favorite guests, speakers and people: NBA All-Star Mark Eaton. Mark shares his unlikely story of getting to the NBA, the advice he was given by Wilt Chamberlain, and the 4 Commitments of a Winning Team. We will miss you Mark.

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Special Forces Army Ranger and award-winning country music artist, Keni Thomas, as he shares his part in the story made famous by Ridley Scott's movie Black Hawk Down.

To learn more about Keni Thomas visit: https://premierespeakers.com/keni_thomas

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Keynote Speaker, #FearBOSS and Improv Nerd Judi Holler, shares her story of overcoming fear and teaches Brian a little bit of improv!

To learn more about Judi Holler visit: https://premierespeakers.com/Judi_Holler

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Workforce Strategist and Management Trendspotter Seth Mattison sits down with Brian to talk about making the most of difficult circumstances, how to develop our skills and relationships personally and professionally, and how to set a path forward for success.

To learn more about Seth Mattison visit: https://premierespeakers.com/seth_mattison

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Five-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, NY Times bestselling author, and venture capitalist Josh Linkner shares tips on becoming a creative troublemaker, why innovation is critical right now, and how to be creative in a time of crisis.

To learn more about Josh Linkner visit https://premierespeakers.com/josh_linkner

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

People’s Choice Award winner and podcast host Carlos Whittaker shares his story about our part in racial reconciliation in 2020.

To learn more about Carlos Whittaker visit: https://premierespeakers.com/carlos_whittaker

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Best-selling author, and business expert Garrison Wynn shares how to make remote teams work, the future of retirement, and what the next generation of workforce talent is going to look like.

To learn more about Garrison Wynn visit: https://premierespeakers.com/garrison_wynn

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Brent and Kyle Pease stopped by to share their incredible story of racing Kona as a tandem, advice for disabled triathletes, the power of skittles in the middle of a race, and how they are helping others with disabilities find their inner athlete.

To learn more about the Pease brothers visit https://premierespeakers.com/pease_brothers

Also, make sure to check out https://www.kylepeasefoundation.org/ to see how you can support their foundation for disabled athletes.

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Emmy-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness, and the secret to success that he learned from his father.

To learn more about Greg Gumbel visit: https://premierespeakers.com/greg_gumbel

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Male figure skating star Scott Hamilton stopped by to talk bout how to fight when you want to give up, the importance of getting back up 41,000 times and he answers fan questions live!

To learn more about Scott Hamilton visit: https://premierespeakers.com/scott_hamilton

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Star of the MTV show The Buried Life Ben Nemtin joined us to share his insights on the importance of setting personal goals, how to become the architect of your own inspiration, and what it was like playing basketball with Barack Obama at the White House.

To learn more about Ben Nemtin visit: https://premierespeakers.com/ben_nemtin

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4x Super Bowl Champion and Vietnam veteran recalls his favorite Super Bowl moment, his battle to get back on the field after being wounded in Vietnam, and of course his pick for Super Bowl 55

To learn more about Rocky Bleier visit: https://premierespeakers.com/rocky-bleier

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NFL Pro Bowl Running back and Shark Tank Entrepreneur Justin Forsett shares some of his toughest moments on the field, being roommates with the mercurial Marshawn Lynch and the importance of having a huddle.

To learn more about Justin Forsett visit: https://premierespeakers.com/justin-forsett

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Super Bowl Champion and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday shares his story of getting to the NFL, what it was like playing and sometimes fighting with Peyton Manning and the importance of having ambition with wisdom.

To learn more about Jeff Saturday visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jeff_saturday

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Improvisational humorist and author Joel Zeff shares how to build confidence in small steps, how to create success by being present, and the Tao of Ta-Da!

To learn more about Joel Zeff visit https://premierespeakers.com/joel-zeff

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We gear up for 2021 and new opportunities with Valorie Burton as she shares how to fight false guilt, the questions to ask yourself to create new opportunities, and how to be kind to yourself moving into the new year.

To learn more about Valorie Burton visit https://premierespeakers.com/valorie_burton

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Olympic Gold Medalist and Goalie for the 1980 U.S. "Miracle on Ice" Hockey Team, Jim Craig shares his journey to winning the 1980 gold medal, the importance of preparation, and how to help others achieve their own impossible.

To learn more about Jim Craig visit https://premierespeakers.com/jim_craig

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Six-time IRONMAN World Champion Mark Allen shares how nobody can take away your best performance, how to adjust your goals during COVID-19, and why you should take hold of a dream and see it to the finish line.

To learn more about Mark Allen visit https://premierespeakers.com/mark_allen

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The female Jerry Maguire, Molly Fletcher shares how to negotiate a contract for yourself, the power of the pause and how being a woman helped her in the male-dominated world of sports agents.

To learn more about Molly Fletcher visit https://premierespeakers.com/molly_fletcher

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Carly covers How leaders can approach decision-making in tough times, how our culture has gotten leadership wrong, how to demonstrate leadership to others and what is the best framework for problem-solving? Carly’s leadership lessons aren’t theoretical- they’re based on real-world experience. Carly draws her background as the first female CEO of a Fortune 50 company with HP, to her time with the Department of Defense, to often being the lone female executive in the room. This fireside chat is designed to help your leaders learn how to be more effective, decisive, and successful during these tough times and beyond.

To learn more about Carly Fiorina visit https://premierespeakers.com/carli_fiorina

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Former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez shares stories from her time in the CIA including what it's like being the real-life Q, having a family while being an officer and she reveals the most realistic spy show on tv.

To learn more about Jonna Mendez visit https://premierespeakers.com/jonna_mendez

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Jon Gordon shares the number one predictor and factor of success, the formula for GRIT, how to improve our mindset, and the importance of communication connections.

Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 16 books including 6 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership and his latest The Power of a Positive Team. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Pittsburgh Pirates, BB&T Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer, West Point Academy and more.

To learn more about Jon Gordon visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jon_gordon

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Chairman and CEO of analytics and advisory company Gallup, Jim Clifton shares why millennials don't build startups, the difference between innovation and entrepreneurship, and how polling has changed over the years.

To learn more about Jim Clifton visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jim_clifton

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Leading expert on generational leadership and personal productivity, Haydn Shaw shares how to fight boredom in the workplace, ways to communicate upwards to management, and the different motivations for Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

To learn more about Haydn Shaw visit: https://premierespeakers.com/haydn_shaw

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Kevin Brown spent 20 years building a little-known family business into the number one brand in their industry with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars. Along the way, he has learned a thing or two about overcoming adversity, dealing with change, and creating a culture that drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. He's the author of the bestselling book "The Hero Effect." On this episode, he shares with us his own story, the difference of positive thinking versus optimism, and how to rewrite the story of your life. To begin the interview, I asked Kevin where the idea of his book and work, The Hero Effect, came from.

To learn more about Kevin Brown visit: https://premierespeakers.com/kevin_brown

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero.

To learn more about Col. Mark Tillman visit: https://premierespeakers.com/mark_tillman

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First female thunderbird pilot, White House Fellow and survivor Nicole Malachowski shares what it is like flying a weapon, losing her childhood dream, and the importance of being able to reinvent yourself.

To learn more about Nicole Malachowski visit: https://premierespeakers.com/nicole_malachowski

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Corporate Magician, comedian and trainer, Bill Herz stopped by to share his journey with magic along with stories of teaching U.S. presidents magic tricks, which types of crowds are the easiest to trick and how magic has been used in war.

To learn more about Bill Herz visit: https://premierespeakers.com/bill-herz

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

People’s Choice Award winner and podcast host Carlos Whittaker shares his story about our part in racial reconciliation in 2020.

To learn more about Carlos Whittaker visit: https://premierespeakers.com/carlos_whittaker

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

7 foot 4 NBA All-Star Mark Eaton stopped by to share his unlikely story of getting to the NBA, the advice he was given by Wilt Chamberlain, and discuss the 4 Commitments of a Winning Team.

To learn more about Mark Eaton visit: https://premierespeakers.com/mark_eaton

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Humor engineer and best selling author Andrew Tarvin stopped by to share how he used comedy to solve the problem of boredom, how to grow humor as a skill, and the role comedy plays in politics business and beyond.

To learn more about Andrew Tarvin visit: https://premierespeakers.com/Andrew_Tarvin

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Master of influence and persuasion and author of Exactly What to Say, Phil M. Jones, shares how to ask for anything without fear of rejection, words that pique curiosity, and ways to grow confidence in conversations.

To learn more about Phil M. Jones visit: https://premierespeakers.com/phil_m_jones

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson stopped by to share her journey to the top of the Olympic podium, how challenges can become fuel for greatness, and the importance of embracing the spark.

To learn more about Carly Patterson, visit https://premierespeakers.com/carly_patterson

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Brian Lord interviews Shark Tank's Daymond John, discussing work, life, and the current business environment. Fan questions were answered as well. Daymond shared how he has been impacted by the past two months, ways to innovate during challenging times and how to lead in a crisis.

To learn more about Daymond John, visit https://premierespeakers.com/daymond_john.

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author Cy Wakeman shares ways to blow your mind every day, the importance of creating a "yes day," and how to remove emotional waste from the workplace.

To learn more about Cy, visit https://premierespeakers.com/cy-wakeman.

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez shares stories from her time in the CIA including what it's like being the real-life Q, having a family while being an officer and she reveals the most realistic spy show on tv.

To learn more about Jonna Mendez visit https://premierespeakers.com/jonna_mendez

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Five-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, NY Times bestselling author and venture capitalist Josh Linkner shares tips on becoming a creative troublemaker, why innovation is critical right now, and how to be creative in a time of crisis.

To learn more about Josh Linkner visit https://premierespeakers.com/josh_linkner

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Sue Reynold shares her journey from obesity to qualifying for the USA triathlon team, swimming with alligators and the importance of finding your competitiveness.

To learn more about Sue Reynolds visit https://premierespeakers.com/sue_reynolds

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Award-winning digital strategist and podcast host Jay Shetty shares how to build your resilience muscle while in quarantine, the 3 types of mentors and the importance of being a connected thinker.

To learn more about Jay Shetty visit https://premierespeakers.com/jay_shetty

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Nationally syndicated personal finance columnist for The Washington Post Michelle Singletary stopped by to share her financial dos and don'ts during the coronavirus. She sheds light on the public programs that are available for those who are unemployed and the importance of companies communicating compassionately.

To learn more about Michelle Singletary visit https://premierespeakers.com/michelle_singletary

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Brent and Kyle Pease stopped by to share their incredible story of racing Kona as a tandem, advice for disabled triathletes, the power of skittles in the middle of a race and how they are helping others with disabilities find their inner athlete.

To learn more about the Pease brothers visit https://premierespeakers.com/pease_brothers

Also, make sure to check out https://www.kylepeasefoundation.org/ to see how you can support their foundation for disabled athletes.

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

New York Times Best Selling Author of Essentialism, Greg McKeown shows us how to focus on the good in the current times of struggle from the COVID-19 pandemic. He also dives deep into essentialism and what it means while most of us are in quarantine and explains why we all need our own pair of polarized lenses.

To learn more about Greg McKeown visit https://premierespeakers.com/greg_mckeown

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While we all are staying at home we did a zoom interview with National Geographic Fellow and New York Times best-selling author, Dan Buettner. He shares how to take this time of the Corona Virus pandemic and staying inside as an opportunity to re-evaluate our careers, diet, lifestyle and more.

To learn more about Dan Buettner visit https://premierespeakers.com/dan_buettner

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Professional drummer and workplace retention expert Clint Pulver stopped by to share the inspiring story of how a teacher cleared the path for his career, the importance of being a mentor over being a manager and what it's like being the undercover millennial.

To learn more about Clint Pulver visit https://premierespeakers.com/clint-pulver

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TED Speaker, author and happiness guru, Shawn Achor shares the five traits needed to reach our biggest potential, the science of happiness and the true power of social connection.

To learn more about Shawn Achor visit https://premierespeakers.com/shawn_achor

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

John O’Leary shares his story of survival from a fire that left him with burns over 100% of his body. What legendary baseball broadcaster Jack Buck did for him, and what it was like to return to the Cardinal’s Busch Stadium.

To learn more about John O'Leary visit https://premierespeakers.com/john_oleary

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Olympic Gold Medalist and Goalie for the 1980 U.S. "Miracle on Ice" Hockey Team, Jim Craig shares his journey to winning the 1980 gold medal, the importance of preparation, and how to help others achieve their own impossible.

To learn more about Jim Craig visit https://premierespeakers.com/jim_craig

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Former secret service agent to JFK and Jackie Kennedy shares his first-hand account of the assassination of JFK including running up on to the car to protect Jackie after the shooting. Clint also reveals his opinions on the newly released documents and the evidence for Lee Harvey Oswald.

To learn more about Clint Hill visit https://premierespeakers.com/clint_hill

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Star of Shark Tank, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Daymond John shares how his job waiting tables at Red Lobster led to his current success, why you should be answering emails on the treadmill, and his philosophy that it's not about the numbers it's about the people.

Learn More About Daymond John visit https://premierespeakers.com/daymond-john

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

20 year Disney veteran and customer experience guru Dennis Snow shares behind the scenes stories of working at Disney, how to create moments of wow and 3 keys to excellent customer experience.

Learn More About Dennis Snow at https://premierespeakers.com/dennis_snow

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One of the greatest linebackers in NFL history Mike Singletary shares his real thoughts about the Super Bowl Shuffle 35 years later, reflects on the leadership of Walter Payton and answers fan questions.

To learn more about Mike Singletary visit: https://premierespeakers.com/mike_singletary

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Amazon survivor and the inspiration behind the film “Jungle”, Yossi Ghinsberg shares his story of survival in the amazon, his true impressions of being played by Daniel Radcliffe, and what he discovered about the true meaning of life.

To learn more about Yossi visit: https://premierespeakers.com/yossi_ghinsberg

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STORY Conference leader, Master Illusionist & Communicator Harris III stops by to share the deeper concept of wonder, how people misuse their imagination and why curiosity can become a huge factor in creating success.

To learn more about Harris visit: https://premierespeakers.com/harris

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Business growth strategist, entrepreneur and author of the new book Fanocracy, David Meerman Scott shares how selfies break down barriers, the process of writing a book with his millennial daughter and why closeness matters.

To learn more about David visit: https://premierespeakers.com/david_m_scott

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Best selling author and career guru Jon Acuff stopped by to share how to properly set New Year's Resolutions so that you keep them, why saying something is common sense is dumb, and how to identify the things that are keeping us from the finish line.

To learn more about Jon visit https://premierespeakers.com/jon_acuff

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The founder and CEO of charity: water Scott Harrison shares the story of creating charity: water, getting rejected by non-profits around the world and why he put his biggest failure on the internet.

Award-winning journalist and TV pioneer Joan Lunden shares how a rival TV station helped her land a dream job, her battles working in a male-dominated industry and how she made it to Good Morning America.

Former congressman Jason Chaffetz shares the stories behind his new book The Deep State, why he slept on a cot in his congressional office and his experience working at Harvard. Jason also shares how he first got involved with politics, his experience as the Chairman of the House oversight committee, the truth about the deep state in America, and the process of writing his new book with Harper Collins

Sean Astin stops by to share stories from the set of his biggest roles and the lessons he learned from them, including how to cry on camera.

Master of influence and persuasion and author of Exactly What to Say, Phil M. Jones, shares how to ask for anything without fear of rejection, words that pique curiosity and ways to grow confidence in conversations.

To learn more about Phil M. Jones visit: https://premierespeakers.com/phil_m_jones

Author and former Navy SEAL Chad Williams stopped by to teach us how to aim small - miss small, the importance of earning your SEAL trident every day, and how he turned a devastating loss into a desire to change the world.

Best selling author and co-founder of the Ron Clark Academy, Kim Bearden shares how she handles personal struggles while teaching in the classroom, her journey of adopting her three sons from Soweto South Africa and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who fill your soul. This episode kicks off our back to school series with our education agent Ryan Giffen. So here’s to the kids getting back to the books and the amazing teachers who teach them. We hope you enjoy our interview with Kim Bearden.

Best selling author and career guru Jon Acuff stopped by to share how to properly set resolutions so that you keep them, why saying something is common sense is dumb, and how to identify the things that are keeping us from the finish line.

Hall of Fame pitcher and broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles Jim Palmer shares about life in the minor leagues, the oriole way and the importance of adoption.

The female Jerry Maguire, Molly Fletcher shares how to negotiate a contract for yourself, the power of the pause and how being a woman helped her in the male-dominated world of sports agents.

American War hero and Paralympic medalist Melissa Stockwell shares the story of dancing with the commander in chief, her path to becoming a para-athlete and the invisible wounds of war.

To learn more about Melissa Stockwell visit: https://premierespeakers.com/melissa_stockwell

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Legendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka shares how football has changed over the years, why only some quarterbacks are true leaders and advice to youth coaches.

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20 year Disney veteran and customer experience guru Dennis Snow shares behind the scenes stories of working at Disney, how to create moments of wow and 3 keys to an excellent customer experience.

Learn More About Dennis Snow at https://premierespeakers.com/dennis_snow

Drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best- selling author CY Wakeman as shares ways to blow your mind everyday, the importance of creating a yes day, and how to remove emotional waste from the workplace.

Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero.

Teacher, principal and the Author of Limitless Class Room Adam Dovico shares his journey to becoming an educator, the gender gap in elementary school teachers and why students need more.

Educator, tech expert and co founder of Kid’s Deserve It, Adam Welcome shares why building a community is a necessity, how to embrace the things you don’t know and ways to use technology to better the classroom.

To learn more about bringing Adam Welcome to speak at an event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/adam_welcome

Social entrepreneur, humanitarian and founder of Because I said I would, Alex sheen shares the story behind his foundation, the importance of keeping a promise, and how tragedy can create hope.

To learn more about bringing Alex Sheen to speak at an event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/alex_sheen

Best selling author and co founder of the Ron Clark Academy, Kim Bearden shares how she handles personal struggles while teaching in the classroom, her journey of adopting her three sons from Soweto South Africa and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who fill your soul. This episode kicks off our back to school series with our education agent Ryan Giffen. So here’s to the kids getting back to the books and the amazing teachers who teach them. We hope you enjoy our interview with Kim Bearden.

Internet pioneer, and the most inspirational speaker on marketing, word of mouth, and customer service Jay Baer shares his secrets on how to truly create word of mouth through talk triggers, the two choices every business must make to change their future, and why you absolutely have to go to the best-rated amusement park on Trip Advisor, Holiday World.

Kevin Brown spent 20 years building a little-known family business into the number one brand in their industry with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars. Along the way, he has learned a thing or two about overcoming adversity, dealing with change, and creating a culture that drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. He's the author of the bestselling book "The Hero Effect." On this episode, he shares with us his own story, the difference of positive thinking versus optimism, and how to rewrite the story of your life. To begin the interview, I asked Kevin where the idea of his book and work, The Hero Effect, came from.

Entrepreneurs and TV personalities Bill and Guiliana Rancic share how to do business with your significant other, the tragedy of seeking perfection and most importantly where to find the best pizza on earth.

Global thought leader and growth strategist David Nour shares how being an immigrant built his expertise in relationships, how American’s differ from the world in business and his idea of relationship economics.

Human rights lawyer and best selling author Bob Goff stops by to share how he gets countries that hate each other to come together, the power of "what if" thinking, and how to know when to do something crazy.

The female Jerry Maguire, Molly Fletcher shares how to negotiate a contract for yourself, the power of the pause and how being a woman helped her in the male dominated world of sports agents.

Former teacher, Major Leaguer and the inspiration for the Disney movie The Rookie Jim Morris stopped by to share what its like to try out for the majors as a 35 year old, the bet that changed his life and the importance of keeping a promise.

Leadership and performance guru JP Pawliw-Fry shares the importance of being an aggressive learner, working with Doc Rivers and how to fight CEO's disease.

National storytelling champion and communication expert Kindra Hall shares how to properly tell a story in a social setting, some story strategies for emails and how to use your story to differentiate yourself from the competition.

Super Bowl Champion and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday shares his story of getting to the NFL, what it was like playing and sometimes fighting with Peyton Manning and the importance of having ambition with wisdom.

Emmy winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness and the secret to success that he learned from his father.

Best selling author and CEO of Trust Edge, David Horsager shares the 8 pillars of trust, the 3 questions you need to ask to make something happen and reveals the most trusted person in the world.

Paralympic ski racer, author and cancer survivor Josh Sundquist shares his philosophy behind one more thing one more time, his first time out in public after amputation surgery and of course his internet famous halloween costumes.

First female thunderbird pilot, White House Fellow and survivor Nicole Malachowski shares what it is like flying a weapon, losing her childhood dream and the importance of being able to reinvent yourself.

Serial entrepreneur and best selling author of the 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins shares the story behind her powerful book, the science behind anxiety and how to level up at any moment.

Creator of the 100 days with out fear Project and youtube sensation Michelle Poler she shares how to turn fear into excitement, tips on building an online community and the practical steps to overcoming your biggest anxieties.

Legendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka shares how football has changed over the years, why only some quarterbacks are true leaders and advice to youth coaches.

NFL Pro Bowl Running back and Shark Tank Entrepreneur Justin Forsett shares some of his toughest moments on the field, being roommates with the mercurial Marshawn Lynch and the importance of having a huddle.

Special Forces Army Ranger and award winning country music artist, Keni Thomas, as he shares his part in the story made famous by Ridley Scott's movie Black Hawk Down.

The most famous big brother in the NFL, Cooper Manning shares how to win a college panel discussion, impersonating Peyton in Knoxville and how football translates to business.

Best selling author and career guru Jon Acuff stopped by to share how to properly set New Year's Resolutions so that you keep them, why saying something is common sense is dumb, and how to identify the things that are keeping us from the finish line.

Author and expert on attention and focus Curt Steinhorst shares how smartphones aren’t always bad for attention, how to handle distraction as a parent, and how technology can actually help with focus.

Award-winning Harvard physician and Boston Marathon bombing humanitarian, Dr. Natalie Stavas shares her story of that day, how running helps her with ADHD and tips from growing up as a farm kid in Nebraska.

Emmy winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness and the secret to success that he learned from his father.

The founder and CEO of charity: water Scott Harrison shares the story of creating charity: water, getting rejected by non-profits around the world and why he put his biggest failure on the internet.

Leadership expert and coach Mike Staver shares the story behind building his upcoming app, Got a Minute, writing his new book on touring around America on his motorcycle and witnessing a gang fight at Sturgess.

Guinness World Record holders Passing Zone share stories of behind the scenes on America’s Got Talent, getting fired at Disneyland and their biggest onstage accident. Spoiler alert- a poorly thrown chainsaw was involved...

Award-winning journalist and TV pioneer Joan Lunden shares how a rival TV station helped her land a dream job, her battles working in a male-dominated industry and how she made it to Good Morning America.

Star of Shark Tank, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Daymond John shares how his job waiting at Red Lobster led to his current success, why you should be answering emails on the treadmill, and his philosophy that it's not about the numbers it's about the people.

Former congressman Jason Chaffetz shares the stories behind his new book The Deep State, why he slept on a cot in his congressional office and his experience working at Harvard.

Jason also shares how he first got involved with politics, his experience as the Chairman of the House oversight committee, the truth about the deep state in America, and the process of writing his new book with Harper Collins

Legendary Notre Dame football player and the inspiration for the movie that shares his name Rudy, Rudy Ruttiger shares his path to Notre Dame, how he got his story to Hollywood and the importance of making relationships.

Former Air Force one Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero

Legendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka shares how football has changed over the years, why only some quarterbacks are true leaders and advice to youth coaches.

Educator and social media personality Joe “Mr. D” Dombrowski, shares how to grow your social media brand, awkward classroom situations, and how studying improv made him a better teacher.

Joe Dombrowski's viral classroom video where he made up words for a spelling test garnered him over 20 million views and landed him on the Ellen DeGeneres show, which launched his speaking career. So buckle up and get ready to learn how to become insta-famous.

This week we have the author of the New York Times bestseller Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain, as she shares the story behind her famous Ted Talk, the secret powers of introverts and why introverts and extroverts make great couples.

Internet pioneer, and the most inspirational speaker on marketing, word of mouth, and customer service Jay Baer shares his secrets on how to truly create word of mouth through talk triggers, the two choices every business must make to change their future, and why you absolutely have to go to the best-rated amusement park on Trip Advisor, Holiday World.

John O’Leary shares his story of survival from a fire that left him with burns over 100% of his body. What legendary baseball broadcaster Jack Buck did for him, and what it was like to return to the Cardinal’s Busch Stadium.

Multiple New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur and writer of "Building a Story Brand" Donald Miller shares the ways story shape our lives, tips to be more like Obi-Wan Kenobi and how a clear and concise message won an election.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck stops in to share her story of how she ended up at a dinner with the Queen of England, wisdom she learned from Barbara Walters and how to handle failures as a mother.

Marketing guru and best selling author Kelly McDonald shares why you don’t have to like the people you work with, ways to respectfully disagree and why diversity isn't always what you think it is.

Tech pioneer and best selling author of Love is the Killer App, Tim Sanders shares why Ringo was actually the key to the Beatles success, the power of fours and the secret of disruptive collaboration.

NFL Pro Bowl Running back and Shark Tank Entrepreneur Justin Forsett shares some of his toughest moments on the field, being roommates with the mercurial Marshawn Lynch and the importance of having a huddle.

We have a special episode this week remembering astronaut, artist and the fourth person to walk on the moon, Alan Bean.

Entrepreneur and best selling author Mac Anderson stopped by to share the story behind creating those classic motivational posters we all know and love, the importance of building a service focused culture and the most dramatic potato salad story you've ever heard.

New York Times best selling author Keith Ferrazi explains the power behind co-elevation, what truly makes a great leader and why vulnerability can be your best asset.

Award winning author and disruption expert Tony Seba shares why the 2020’s will become the decade of disruption, how transportation will become more like streaming music and if flying cars will finally become a reality.

Serial entrepreneur and best selling author of the 5 Second Rule, Mel Robbins shares the story behind her powerful book, the science behind anxiety and how to level up at any moment.

Former teacher, Major Leaguer and the inspiration for the Disney movie The Rookie Jim Morris stopped by to share what its like to try out for the majors as a 35 year old, the bet that changed his life and the importance of keeping a promise.

7 foot 4 NBA All Star Mark Eaton stopped by to share his unlikely story of getting to the NBA, the advice he was given by Wilt Chamberlain and discuss his new book the 4 Commitments of a Winning Team.

Boston marathon bombing survivor and author, Rebekah Gregory shares the harrowing story of that day and how losing her leg helped her find a new perspective on life.

Author and former Navy SEAL Chad Williams stopped by to teach us how to aim small - miss small, the importance of earning your SEAL trident everyday, and how he turned a devastating loss into a desire to change the world.

Author of the Energy Bus Jon Gordon stopped by to tell stories from Dabo Swinney's impact at Clemson, how a hug led to playoff success for the Dodgers and the power of looking at your team from the inside out.

The father of the modern NFL quarterback fraternity Archie Manning shares why he named his son Peyton, safety in football and which son he would choose in a 2 on 2 basketball game for the last piece of pumpkin pie.

Original Space Shuttle Class Astronaut Mike Mullane tells the story of The Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy, its impact on the country and the future of space travel as we know it.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip shares the story of the Dale Earnhardt tragedy at Daytona, what it takes to be a winner and the importance of taking care of your core.

Emmy nominated actor John Ratzenberger or as you may know him Cliff from Cheers shares his favorite one liners from the show, the importance of the working class in America and inside info about Pixar and the Empire Strikes Back.

Olympic figure skating legend Scott Hamilton shares how to train our minds for optimism, the consequences of being the best in the world and the importance of showing up every day.

4 Time Luge Olympian, Ruben Gonzalez shares what it’s like to party at the winter olympics, how Scott Hamilton inspired him to try the luge and how to get back up after your worst crash in competition.

Member of the first Jamaican bobsled team Devon Harris as he shares the facts and fiction behind the movie Cool Runnings, if Usain Bolt will join the 2018 bobsled team and how we each can have the mindset to set Olympic sized goals.

Financial guru and nationally syndicated columnist Michelle Singletary shares the beauty of compound interest, the power of living below your means and how to be awesome with your money

Best selling author and career guru Jon Acuff stopped by to share how to properly set New Year's Resolutions so that you keep them, why saying something is common sense is dumb, and how to identify the things that are keeping us from the finish line.

Merry Christmas! We are taking a little vacation this week so we wanted to get you inspired to binge watch one of our favorite shows over Christmas break.

Actor Andy Buckley from The Office shares his story of landing the role of David Wallace, balancing life as a real life financial advisor at Merril Lynch while being the CFO of the fictional Dunder Mifflin and the joy of getting 10 second parts in movies.

Vinh Giang, award winning entrepreneur stops by to share how buying 1,000 copies of the same book led to him meeting his mentor, the value of adversity and how magic has made him such a successful business man.

Simon T. Bailey the former leader of The Disney Institute, and one of America’s top 10 corporate speakers on change shares how hard it was to get a job at Disney, the 4 questions you need to ask yourself to find your calling and the hardest speech he has ever had to give.

Andy Andrews, author of the hugely successful book "The Traveler's Gift" shares the difference between wisdom and knowledge, why quitting becomes a habit, and the secrets he has shared with the last 9 college football national champions.

This week we share our interview with former secret service agent to JFK and Jackie Kennedy, Clint Hill. Clint shares his first hand account of the assassination of JFK including running up on to the car to protect Jackie after the shooting. Clint also reveals his opinions on the newly released documents and the evidence for Lee Harvey Oswald.

Innovative business thinker and author of "Matter" Peter Sheahan shares how to find your eureka moment, the power of working through the complex to get to the simple and how Burberry has kept itself relevant for over a century.

Human rights lawyer and best selling author Bob Goff stops by to share how he gets countries that hate each other to come together, the power of "what if" thinking, and how to know when to do something crazy.

Star of Shark Tank, entrepreneur and New York Times best selling author Daymon John shares how his job waiting at Red Lobster led to his current success, why you should be answering emails on the treadmill, and his philosophy that it's not about the numbers its about the people.

Multiple New York Times best selling author, entrepreneur and writer of "Building a Story Brand" Donald Miller shares the ways story shape our lives, tips to be more like Obi Wan Kenobi and how a clear and concise message won an election.

Amazon survivor and the inspiration behind the film “Jungle”, Yossi Ghinsberg shares his story of survival in the amazon, his true impressions of being played by Daniel Radcliffe, and what he discovered about the true meaning of life.

Emmy winning TV host and the first female district attorney and Judge of her area Jeanine Pirro, stops by to share her thoughts on the tv show Making a murder, advice for the next generation of female attorneys, and going to her first homicide scene.

Brian gets 7 minutes to sit down with Shaq before a speaking gig and asks him about the influence of his mother on his life. Shaquille also shared some top secret youth coaching tips that believe it or not involve the restaurant Hooters.

Actor Andy Buckley from The Office shares his story of landing the role of David Wallace, balancing life as a real life financial advisor at Merril Lynch while being the CFO of the fictional Dunder Mifflin and the joy of getting 10 second parts in movies.

Award Winning Entrepreneur and New York Times best selling author Josh Linkner shares his biggest business mistakes, insights from his recent book Hacking Innovation and how to brainstorm more effectively through role playing.

Former Air Force one Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero

To learn more about Col. Mark visit https://premierespeakers.com/mark_tillman

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and Produced by Eric Woodie

Elisabeth Hasselbeck stops in to share her story of how she ended up at a dinner with the Queen of England, wisdom she learned from Barbara Walters and how to handle failures as a mother.

To learn more about Elisabeth visit https://premierespeakers.com/elisabeth_hasselbeck

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and Produced by Eric Woodie

Sean Astin stops by to share stories from the set of his biggest roles and the lessons he learned from them, including how to cry on camera. To learn more about Sean visit https://premierespeakers.com/sean_astin. Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and Produced by Eric Woodie