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Rachel Druckenmiller, CSP®, is a keynote speaker and self-leadership expert who helps capable people stop holding back, trust themselves more fully, and make the contribution only they can make.

For more than 20 years, Rachel has worked at the intersection of self-trust, leadership, workplace culture, and human potential. Before becoming a full-time speaker, she spent 13 years leading award-winning wellbeing, culture, and employee engagement initiatives inside one of the nation's largest employee benefits consulting firms. That experience gives her a practical understanding of what it takes not only to inspire people, but to help them show up differently inside real organizations navigating change, pressure, and uncertainty.

Rachel's work explores the space between what people have within them and what they're actually willing to bring forward. Through research-backed insights, powerful storytelling, practical tools, meaningful audience interaction, and original music, she helps people move through self-doubt, overthinking, fear, and uncertainty so they can contribute with greater confidence, courage, and impact.

A TEDx speaker, singer-songwriter, and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®), Rachel has delivered keynote experiences for organizations including Mayo Clinic, Deloitte, Sherwin-Williams, Citizens Bank, Cigna, Adventist Health, ATD, and ASAE. She has been recognized as a Smart Meetings Best of the Stage Speaker, Forbes Next1000 honoree, and Workforce Magazine Game Changer.

Audiences leave with practical strategies to build self-trust, navigate uncertainty, take courageous action, and become more confident contributors and leaders. Rachel's goal is simple: to help people stop sitting in the audience of their own lives and start participating more fully in them.

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Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Confidence & Navigating Change

Rachel Druckenmiller

“I could not have wished for a better opening keynote. Rachel brought enormous positive energy to the audience that seemed to carry them through the rest of the two-day conference. Every minute of her keynote and panel discussion was a true golden nugget of wisdom and inspiration. It is rare that I see an audience so captivated. The standing ovation she received confirmed their admiration for Rachel.”

Mara Neufeld Rivera — Vermont HR Conference

“Our organization hosted her UNMUTED program for our keynote and signature annual event and we were wowed! Prior to the event she thoughtfully prepared by connecting with leadership and a handful of members to glean information about us of which she expertly used to tailor her message, speaking to us as individuals and as an organization. The presentation was seamless both because of her preparation and ability to connect with us in the moment as a speaker. Rachel’s energy and UNMUTED message were infectious and transcended that evening in further conversations, actions, and commitment to unmute ourselves. Survey results from our membership overwhelmingly support that the event was the best of the year, and I personally couldn’t agree more.”

Darcey Schumacher — CREW Kansas City

“Rachel did more pre-work than any keynote that we have hired in the past and really made sure she understood the topics and information we wanted to get across to our attendees. Rachel's presentation was so powerful that it had a positive impact on our attendees' lives! We actually had reviews from our attendees giving examples of how they've put Rachel's teachings into practice in their day-to-day lives and the positive improvements that have come from it. I cannot recommend Rachel enough to elevate your event experience. She really sets the bar for keynote speakers. 5-stars!”

Kelsey DeBruin — Configura

“As a conference planner, I’ve had the privilege of working with many keynote speakers, and Rachel Druckenmiller stands out as truly exceptional. From start to finish, she is an absolute joy to partner with—professional, responsive, and wholeheartedly committed to delivering a message that genuinely resonates with the audience.

Rachel brings an energy and authenticity to the stage that is rare. She doesn’t just present—she engages, connects, and transforms her sessions into experiences (by singing!) that leave attendees inspired, energized, and ready to take action.”

Lori Maher McCombs — Maher Group, LLC

“Her keynote eliminated the ‘rah! rah!’ vibe often projected in kickoff meetings and she spoke with purpose and conviction. She paused for crowd participation and feedback throughout which kept the audience engaged for the entire presentation. To say that not a single person picked up their cell phones throughout is an understatement! Her command of the audience is world-class.”

Kandis Dwyer — Property Management Association

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David Nico, DBA, PhD, helps CEOs, family enterprises, and UHNW principals build the human capacity required to sustain performance and steward multi-generational legacy. Through executive education engagements with Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, Dr. Nico bridges leadership science with executive decision-making, helping leaders navigate complexity, pressure, and long-term responsibility.

He is the creator of Whole Leader Health™, a framework integrating performance, resilience, and human flourishing. His work addresses what he calls the "Iceberg Effect" of wealth and the personal, relational, and leadership challenges beneath financial success, ensuring that as capital grows, vitality and family resilience remain equally strong.

Dr. Nico serves as Florida West Coast Chapter Chair for R360 Global, a peer community for wealth creators that has been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. He translates scientific rigor into practical strategies.

Florida West Coast Chair, R360 | Harvard Executive Education | Creator of Whole Leader Health™

Dr. David Nico

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"His mission to educate leaders using a more comprehensive model of well-being to apply to leaders’ lives is inspiring.”

Elizabeth (Beth) Pegg Frates, MD

"His experience, education, and vision have cultivated a passion for helping leaders succeed in life and business. It would be impossible to list all of his accomplishments, however, it would be prudent to stress at this point and give my utter assurance that he will exceed expectations."

Ashley Whillans, PhD

Dr. Healthnut LLC

Kris Kelso is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and is the author of “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence“.
 
Trained and certified as a leadership coach, Kris has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners, and their leadership teams across six continents.
 
He serves as the Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, a growth coach at Heroic Public Speaking, an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and is a contributing writer for publications including Fast Company Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and The Nashville Business Journal.

Global Keynote Speaker and Author focused on Leading with Humble Confidence

Kris Kelso

I have several signature keynotes:

"Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead With Confidence".  

"Humble Confidence: Escaping the Trap of 'Fake It 'Til You Make It'"

Keynote Speech

I provide leadership training and workshops covering a variety of topics, including cultivating trust, healthy conflict, effective problem solving, discovering core values, and mastering delegation.

Leadership Development

There are way too many good things to say about Kris and his ability to engage as a keynote speaker. I plan a conference for the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches, and Kris was the clear choice to kick off our conference. 

After giving away his book in our swag bag last year, it was an honor to have him come address our group on imposter syndrome. From the moment we engaged with him, Kris was really easy to work with – coming up with promo ideas, creating videos, and making all of the administrative stuff simple. 

I never thought a presentation without a slide deck could be so captivating! His content and his delivery style draw people into the conversation, and he makes the content simultaneously interactive and introspective. He received really high praise from all of our attendees in the post-conference survey. 

Book Kris to speak at your event – you won't regret it!

Mark Misiano - Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches

Kris did a fabulous job as a keynote for our annual Leadership Summit at the University of Tampa. He spoke for an hour about the imposter syndrome. 

He used no notes or slides, and engaged the audience the entire time. Our audience of over 200 students and business leaders gave wonderful feedback about his immediate impact on their leadership journey. 

If you are thinking about having Kris talk and you have a question, feel free to reach out to me. 

From the beginning, Kris was easy to work with. He tailored his talk to our event and was very flexible about book signing and other things. 

Kris was a joy to work with. I wish all speakers were like Kris!!

Deirdre Dixon, PHD - University of Tampa

Working with Kris Kelso was a wonderful experience from start to finish. 
 
He was professional, easy to collaborate with, and deeply intentional about understanding our audience.

Eileen Vick - cityCURRENT

Kris was excellent to work with. Easy to plan with, connected well with our group, and the technology with real time feedback was great. 
 
It was a perfect fit for our offsite.

James Granberry - OakPoint Real Estate

Kris was engaging and his speech definitely hit home for many people.  The feedback from our team has been overwhelmingly positive, and several have requested that we order copies of his book.

Chelsea Eugster - Recast Software

If you want a speaker who will captivate, challenge, and entertain your team while making a lasting impact, look no further than Kris Kelso. Kris doesn’t just talk leadership - he lives it, and he delivers it with a perfect balance of wisdom, humor, and real-world application.

He didn’t just share theories, he gave us a practical roadmap for leading with empathy, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. The energy in the room was incredible, with attendees fully engaged, asking thought-provoking questions, and immediately brainstorming ways to implement these leadership principles in their teams. You know a session was impactful when people are still talking about it in the hallways weeks and months later.

If you’re looking for a speaker who will inspire, challenge, and equip your team to lead at a higher level, Kris Kelso is the one to call. Just be ready, because after his session, your team will be fired up and ready to do something with what they’ve learned.

Devin Smith - Alive Hospice

Not only do we have Kris hired on a continual basis to help facilitate our quarterly leadership meetings, I've hired him for leadership coaching for our leadership team members and most recently, he presented his keynote to our entire team at our annual company kick-off meeting. Feedback from that talk was that it was a highlight of the day - even the annual awards that are given.

I strongly recommend Kris to anyone who is looking for a leadership team facilitator, executive coach, or a keynote speaker. And I'm happy to take a phone call from anyone who wants to learn more.

Kurt Schusterman - California Closets of Middle Tennessee

We had the privilege of having Kris as the keynote speaker at our Annual Sales Conference. Kris wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable and spoke from the heart. He was engaging, dynamic, and connected quickly with the group.
 
Do not miss the opportunity to hear and learn from Kris Kelso!

Tim Duncan - LINK Engineering

I am a speaker, wilderness guide, poet, and dog musher. Spirited sled dogs, steep canyon walls, and the power of the Northwoods have shaped my lifelong connection to the natural world—my greatest teacher. For more than 20 years, I’ve brought what I’ve learned from that relationship to stages around the country, inviting people to think differently and explore leadership, resilience, belonging, and connection in new ways.

My stories begin with hilarious sled dogs and wild places, but lead somewhere much closer to home—inviting us to pause, pay attention, and see what might otherwise be missed.

I believe we each have a Wild side—a longing to live more wholeheartedly. My hope is simple: to wake something up. To help people see themselves and the world around them with fresh eyes—and leave more curious, connected, and courageous: willing to listen deeply, honor what makes each of us different, and trust the unfolding.

Resilience, Wellbeing & Leadership Speaker | Wilderness Guide | Poet

Chris Heeter

Its easy to get caught in the cycle of doing—managing details, reacting to the next urgent demand. But what would happen if you paused? If you took a moment to remember why you do this work in the first place?
In this powerful and immersive keynote, Chris invites you to reconnect with your deeper purpose: Your Wild Why.  This session creates space to reflect, re-ground, and reimagine your role.
Using the natural world as both mirror and mentor, Chris’ stories inspire fresh perspectives on resilience and meaningful work. This isn’t a lecture. It’s
an experience.

The Wild Why: Rediscovering Purpose and Possibility in the Heart of Your Work

“Chris was the keynote speaker at Medtronic's annual Global Supply Management
Conference and she was fantastic! After two full days of the Conference, I expected
attendees to be on their phones and laptops, however, all eyes and ears were on Chris as
she talked to us about working Wild. Chris connected with the audience and challenged
us to think differently. She hit it out of the park with our team!”

Sharon Jones - Medtronic

“Chris’ keynote (immersive experience), was one of the highlights of our event. Attendees
described it as phenomenal and amazing! Chris speaks from the heart, with wisdom and
care, and that connection was felt by everyone in the room.
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Jannette Lucia - AE Perkins

"Whether you're a 17-year-old employee just starting out or a seasoned professional,
Chris' training helped us all understand that we can live and work with more intention,
more awareness, and more freedom.
Chris, you nailed it!"

Suzanne Horstman - Home and Community Options

“Chris is a fantastic storyteller. Her delivery is comfortable, relaxed and resonates across
a diverse audience. Dogs of course are a great draw. Chris had a line waiting to get in! Her
stories and analogies from her outdoor adventures evoke emotions that everyone in the
audience can connect to in their personal and professional lives. Her humanistic approach
brings empathy back into the equation to address workforce challenges."

Jessica Arky - SHRM

Juan Bendana is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and the behind-the-scenes confidence coach to Olympians, Grammy Award-winning artists, actors, CEOs, and Fortune 100 leaders. For over a decade, he’s built custom leadership programs for world-class brands like Disney, Fidelity, American Express, Nationwide, Sony Pictures, and Zillow—helping their people lead with confidence and perform at the highest level. Juan Bendana is the author of Confident By Choice, which has been featured in Harvard Business Review and Rolling Stone, and translated into more than four languages. Often described as a walking shot of espresso, Juan combines high energy, humor, and his science-backed framework to help leaders activate the confidence mindset to lead boldly, thrive through change, and reach their most daring goals.

High-Energy Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Performance and Leadership Expert, & Best-Selling Author

Juan Bendana

“I was blown away by his ability to captivate and inspire our audience. His humor and authenticity made everyone feel at ease, while Juan’s passion and energy kept us engaged. Juan’s message was both thought-provoking and practical, leaving us with actionable insights to apply in our own work. He seamlessly wove in relevant examples and anecdotes that resonated with our group, making the message feel personalized and relevant. He exceeded my expectations in every way. I wholeheartedly recommend him for any organization looking to inspire, educate, and entertain their audience.”

Jill Malowski - American Express

“Juan Bendana brought exactly what we needed to our keynote session of our global leadership summit – energy, engagement and action! His style brings the audience in and he provides thought provoking storytelling to inspire action. He was wonderful to work with and overdelivered in terms of what we hoped to achieve with our keynote. We were thrilled with the outcome and feedback we received from our participants.”

Kim Osborne - US Bank

"Juan brought the energy at an event we hosted for top partners. We wanted these partners to leave with motivation to go from top performer to the next level beyond that, and Juan delivered! The message of bringing positivity and excitement to every encounter resonated with me and our audience. I strongly endorse Juan to bring energy and inspiration to an event!"

Sinead Ortuzar - Zillow

“Our event was spectacular as a result of Juan being our speaker. Our team saw the drive and excitement from the audience the moment they left the presentation. He delivered so well that we’ve booked Juan on a national level for events over the next 2 years!”

Savannah Leneker - Disney

“Having been in corporate America for 15 years, I have seen many Keynote Speakers. The buzz following Juan's presentation amongst our sales team was different. The vast majority of people were energized; citing the key concepts and how they can apply in their own lives.”

Chris Gugino - Lindt Chocolate

Cheryl Cran has spent over twenty years working at the intersection of leadership, change, and the future of life and work.
 
Long before founding her consulting practice in 2000, Cheryl built her leadership foundation inside complex, highly regulated environments. She spent a decade in senior leadership roles in the financial sector, including insurance and credit unions, where she led multi-million-dollar operations and navigated high-stakes decision-making, performance pressure, and continuous change. 
She is the author of 11 books including, "What The Flux" and "The Art of Change Leadership". Onalytica named her in top future of work experts and GoCatalant ranked in her top ten of future of work influencers. Cheryl's media mentions include Fast Company, Cummins, Digital Journal, Forbes and more. She works globally with clients including Amazon, Salesforce, Beacon Health, Scottish Water, Gartner and many more.

Keynote Speaker - Change Leadership/Future of Work

Cheryl Cran

Dear Cheryl,
On behalf of our entire team I want to extend our sincere thanks for your outstanding keynote presentation on "Flex - The Resilient Workplace” Your insights on adaptability, future readiness, and fostering resilience in today’s rapidly evolving workplace was not only insightful but incredibly inspiring. Your ability to connect with the audience, deliver actionable takeaways and spark meaningful conversation left a lasting impact. Thank you again for sharing your expertise with us - it was a pleasure having you as our keynote speaker we hope to collaborate again in the near future."

Beacon Health System

"I’m happy to report that Cheryl Cran was a huge success as our inspirational speaker.
 
We’ve had a lot of positive feedback on her content and on they way she delivered it as well.
 
She was knowledgeable, engaging and really kept the crowd engaged the whole way through. I loved the effects and technology from her virtual studio and taking in comments and questions live – it made the session so much more personalized."

Fairstone Bank - Virtual Keynote

Erick Rheam is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator who helps overwhelmed professionals rise above the chaos, master human dynamics, communicate with impact, and build lives and careers of significance.

A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and former U.S. Army Military Police officer and special investigator, Erick brings a unique perspective on leadership, human behavior, communication, and performing in high-pressure environments. He combines those experiences with decades of work alongside business leaders, utility professionals, associations, and emerging leaders to address a challenge facing nearly every organization: how do you perform at a high level without allowing the demands of work and life to overwhelm you?

Erick is the author of the bestselling book Rise Above Chaos and creator of the Rise Above Chaos system. His keynotes and workshops explore human dynamics, nonverbal communication, personal effectiveness, leadership, purpose, and legacy through programs including Lead Without Speaking, Rise Above Chaos, The World Belongs to the Encourager, and The 21st Mile.

Erick’s approach is practical, highly engaging, and built for application. Audiences don’t simply leave motivated—they leave with frameworks and tools to better understand people, manage expectations, communicate with greater influence, regain control of their time and priorities, and intentionally pursue significance in their careers, families, and communities.

He's known as an event planner favorite, because he's easy to work with, always delivers, and exceeds expectations.

Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator helping busy professionals rise above chaos, master human d

Erick Rheam

"Erick was easy to work with and made our job easy.  He received some of the highest speaker performance ratings ever from our conference surveys!"

Lisa Dunn, Director of Conference Services, Alabama Bankers Association

"I felt better about the world after I heard Erick's perspective."

Jim Schwingle, Senior Services Energy Manager & Program Coordinator, WPPI

"Erick's story is brutally personal and really invites the audience into the story in a way that motivates and inspires the audience to take away thoughts to better their own lives.  His style and how he delivers his message is refreshing and effective."

Derick Thomas, Clay Electric Cooperative, Chief Public Relations Officer

"I love how Erick puts himself out there and shares his story.  His style makes the audience feel like he's talking with them and not at them."

Sarah Johnson, Clatskaine PUD, Customer Relations & Services Manager

For more than three decades, Charlene Li has helped organizations navigate the disruptions that redefine industries, leadership, and work. Today, she is helping executives tackle perhaps the greatest transformation yet: creating business value with AI. 

She’s the author of seven books, including the New York Times bestseller, “Open Leadership,” and co-author of the critically acclaimed book, “Groundswell”. Her latest book is the bestseller “Winning with AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for Success.”

Charlene is also an entrepreneur, the Founder and CEO of Altimeter, a disruptive analyst firm acquired in 2015. She most recently served as the Chief Research Officer for PA Consulting and currently leads her firm, Quantum Networks Group.

Charlene has worked with hundreds of top companies ranging from Adobe to Southwest Airlines and advised 49 Fortune 100 companies. She has spoken at events like the World Economic Forum, TED, and South by Southwest.

Named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company and a LinkedIn Top Voice on Culture, Charlene graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College. She received her MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives in San Francisco and teaches her cat tricks in her spare time.

Digital Transformation Leader, AI Advisor & Bestselling Author

Charlene Li

Charlene was fantastic and the session really landed with our team. It felt relevant, grounded, and spot on for where we are in our journey with AI. A lot of our marketing leaders have been referencing ideas from the talk in follow-ups, which is always a great sign that the message stuck.

She also made the topic personal, which helped. Sharing how she works with different AI tools and how she uses them in her own writing process gave everything a more grounded feel. People appreciated that transparency.

Thanks again for making this happen. It was a great session and we’d be open to working with Charlene again down the line.

Megan Goett, Cboe

On behalf of the entire GEODIS team, I want to sincerely thank you, Charlene, for your powerful and inspiring keynote.  Your ability to make complex topics both accessible and actionable was awe-inspiring. We greatly appreciated your vision, clarity, and energy — it was the perfect way to kick off our day in San Francisco.

Francois Bottin, EVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, GEODIS

Renee Strom

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