After 33 years of distinguished leadership experience in the Air Force, Brett is the co-Founder IronNet Cybersecurity. IronNet Cybersecurity delivers the power of collective security to defend companies, sectors and nations. IronNet uses behavioral analytics, artificial intelligence and sophisticated machine learning to detect threats other solutions will never catch.

• An established keynote speaker on a variety of leadership, cyber and business topics.
• Marshall Goldsmith certified leadership coach.
• A retired U.S. Air Force General Officer whose last active duty position was Director of Operations, U.S. Cyber Command.
• Deep experience leading large, complex organizations involving flight operations, logistics, civil engineering, contracting, security, human resources, medical services and community relations in both the U.S. and Asia.
• Combat experienced F-15 fighter pilot.

SPEAKING [Virtual Keynotes & In-Person Keynotes available]:

CYBERSECURITY KEYNOTES:

• Sales Professionals:

Customers are more sophisticated than ever. They want to talk to a sales rep who really understands today’s tough cyber security environment.  They have been promised the “magic” solution too many times and been disappointed as they have watched the breaches continue to occur. A sharp sales rep understands the threat, understands the full range of costs that arise from an attack and can make the ROI argument that will sell your product. Let Brett add depth and expertise to your sales team toolbox with his customized keynote designed to make your sales team stand out from the crowd.

• Senior Business Leaders:

Senior business leaders are being held accountable for managing cyber-risk in their companies. Unfortunately, many executives do not feel comfortable with this responsibility due to their lack of technical background and their limited understanding of cyber. Brett Williams keynote helps close the gap in language, perception and understanding between those charged with strategic business decisions and the people who have technical responsibility for cybersecurity in the company. Each keynote is customized to the audience and includes a discussion of the current threat environment, costs associated with a breach, an executive primer on current cyber defense techniques and their shortfalls and suggestions on how to identify the essential elements of a good cyber defense program.

• Small Business Owners:

Small business owners face the same array of threats as the largest banks on Wall Street.  The same tools and expertise are available to anyone with a little money and access to the dark web. Brett’s keynote will educate small business owners on the threat, the potential costs of a breach and the steps they can take to better protect themselves.  Basic network hygiene, disciplined use of the network, and smart outsourcing to the right providers can significantly reduce your exposure. Brett understands you do not have an “IT staff” nor do you have the time or budget to defend yourself like a big bank.  You will walk out of this presentation with a clear list of action items you can take to make yourself reasonably secure in today’s complex cyber world.

LEADERSHIP KEYNOTES:

• Good leaders can lead any team:

Brett Williams is a retired Air Force General, combat experienced fighter pilot, and the co-founder and COO of a successful high-tech cybersecurity company. From his experience leading the largest combat wing in the Air Force, to introducing Agile development to his product engineering team, Brett has developed a core set of leadership skills that have led to his success leading a wide variety of teams with multiple different skill sets. In this presentation, he shares his keys to success with special emphasis on influencing followers, peers and bosses. He describes the process of self-awareness and self-assessment and the importance of demonstrating empathy and humility. All of these characteristics can make you a successful leader of any team, not matter what where your native expertise lies.

• Cross-generational leadership:

Whether you are in a startup or a Fortune 500 company, if you want to be a successful manager, you have to understand cross-generational leadership. Today’s teams routinely run the gamut from Gen Z to millennial to baby boomer and it takes strong leaders to bring out the best qualities each generation offers. Effective communication, goal-setting, feedback, coaching and empathy are all required skills for leaders to be effective. In this keynote, Brett Williams share leadership lessons from his experience as a startup co-founder and COO plus insights gained as an Air Force General officer and career combat fighter pilot.

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Now, he brings his unmatched expertise and transformative strategy to your event as a keynote speaker.

• Thrilling Stories Ripped from the Headlines. From a high stakes pitch to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to being inside the 49ers boardroom in the aftermath of Colin Kaepernick kneeling to saving New Orleans’ NBA team by inspiring an entire city, Paul has had a front row seat for many of the most fascinating stories in sports—and brings their powerful lessons to every keynote.

• Proven Business Results.
Paul has spent 15 years leading some of the most odds-defying business turnarounds in sports franchise history. From shattering an all-time Super Bowl revenue mark, to eclipsing billion-dollar expectations while opening Levi’s Stadium, to transforming NBA sales teams to the top ranks – Paul’s track record has been tested and proven again and again, and is built to last.

• Emphasis on Culture.
Paul’s keynotes aren’t designed to leave attendees feeling motivated for the rest of the day—they’re built to transform the culture of entire companies and organizations for the better in a lasting way – knowing that culture is our ultimate competitive advantage.

• Organizational and Personal Transformation.
When an unmatched approach involves combining organizational strategies with the power of personal transformation, Paul recognizes that we can’t change our companies or outcomes until we change our own mindsets and behaviors.

• Inspiring the Leaders of Today and Tomorrow.
With insights from leading business teams in the professional sports world, collaborating with leaders in the U.S. Special Forces, to consulting leaders across Fortune 100 companies, Paul will share his playbook on how to infuse daily leadership practices through all ranks of your organization.

KEYNOTE: In Person & Virtual Keynote Presentation

• PLAYING OFFENSE: UNLEASH THE TALENTS, PASSIONS, AND POTENTIAL OF YOUR PEOPLE

Until you tap into the full potential of your people, you’re placing an artificial ceiling on performance, productivity, and profits. To break through these barriers, learn how the Power of Purpose can Inspire Peak Performance.

Paul Epstein has led these cultural transformations within the professional sports industry, coaching business teams in the NFL, NBA, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office – leading revenue operations for multiple Super Bowls – and has since had the opportunity to coach, consult, train, and collaborate with high performance leaders across industry, including the U.S. Special Forces, major league sports franchises, Fortune 100 teams and organizations, university officials, and global non-profit leaders.

From these cultural learnings and insights, Paul developed a proven, ‘all gas no brakes’ methodology to help business professionals and organizations spark intrinsically motivated environments of high purpose, trust, grit, recognition, tribal bonds, impact, and legacy.

He calls it… Playing Offense.

Whether you’re pushing to achieve revenue targets or leading a large team of operating executives, Paul’s Playing Offense mindset drives victories in the most competitive of landscapes and serves as a beacon to breakthrough to new, previously unimaginable levels of success and performance.

The end game…Inspired People, Thriving Organizations, and Championship Culture.

Audience outcomes include:

1: Learn a proven, five-part Playing Offense playbook to achieve internal and external transformation in any arena – by playing the “Inside Game”

2: Activate lessons and insights on leading and building high performance business teams from the NFL and NBA inside your organization

3: Ignite meaning and mission to inspire your team and amplify engagement

4: Unearth a competitive spirit of grit and resilience to transform inevitable disruption and adversity into courageous achievement

5: Inspire significance and purpose in your organizational culture to develop teams of high trust, accountability, and intrinsic motivation

6: Master the dynamics of best-in-class employee experience to attract, develop, and retain your best talent

7: Acquire firsthand the inside secrets of leadership and cultural transformation from the high-performance world of professional sports

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Eric is here to offer practical solutions. With his unparalleled expertise in motivational speaking and leadership development, he can inject the energy and excitement of an NBA Finals Championship into your next event, helping you energize your team and strengthen your leadership.

The workshops and keynotes listed below are designed to address common workplace challenges like fostering a sense of unity and motivation among teams. Through inspiring talks and interactive sessions, he can equip your team with the tools and mindset needed to excel. From strategies for effective communication and team collaboration to techniques for maintaining a positive mindset and work-life balance, Eric offers actionable insights to reignite your team’s passion and drive.

By helping your team to clearly define their vision and set achievable goals, Eric empowers teams to stay motivated and aligned with the company’s mission. This approach enhances individual performance and fosters a sense of collective purpose and direction.

With Eric Bailey, your team will feel that adrenaline rush, the thrill of victory, and the determination to succeed. So, if you’re ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce and cultivate a culture of resilience, innovation, and engagement, it’s time to discover the transformative power of Eric’s keynotes.

Eric’s Most Requested Keynotes include [Virtual & In-Person Keynotes available]:

KEYNOTE #1 – RISE BEYOND: UNLEASHING YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP RESILIENCE

Your playbook to triumph over adversity.
Drawing from Eric’s journey from the streets of South-Central Los Angeles to becoming a global motivational speaker, you’ll learn to harness resilience and overcome challenges. Discover how to embrace your inner champion, navigate setbacks with grace, develop a championship mindset, forge unbreakable determination, and cultivate your championship DNA. Transform adversity into triumph and challenges into opportunities with “Rise Beyond.”

KEYNOTE #2 – ELEVATE TO LEAD: CULTIVATING YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP MINDSET

Ignite the leader within you.
Leadership is a mindset that empowers you to excel and inspire others. As a global motivational speaker and sports and business pioneer, Eric will equip you with the tools and insights to elevate your leadership capabilities. Through engaging stories and actionable strategies, you’ll master the art of influence, set a vision for success, navigate challenges with poise, create a culture of excellence, and unlock your leadership potential.

KEYNOTE #3 – SLAM DUNK YOUR TRANSFORMATION: SCORING YOUR CHAMPIONSHIP EVOLUTION

This transformative program will provide you with insights, strategies, and inspiration to break free from limitations, embrace change, and become your best self. You’ll learn to unleash your inner potential, navigate change with grace, craft a vision for your future, cultivate a balanced life, and ignite lasting transformation. “Slam Dunk Your Transformation” is designed to help you realize your untapped potential and achieve continuous growth.
Ready to slam dunk your personal journey to victory?

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Shaun founded, managed and sold two multi-million dollar clothing brands – Instinct in the ’80s and Solitude in the 90’s. He is the author of the best-selling book Surfer’s Code, and the writer and producer of the award-winning documentary film Bustin Down the Door.

Today, Shaun is a leadership and positive engagement expert and has worked with some of the world’s best- known organizations – GM, Cisco, PWC, Google, Disney and Gap – to empower purpose and re-activate their teams. Shaun offers a unique perspective on focusing personal will to improve performance, and workshops to help team members deepen relationships and transform individually and collectively.

Purpose-led Organizations Perform 42% Better…
Purpose is the energy that empowers organizations and individuals to thrive. It positively impacts schools and the workplace too – recent research from EY indicates that purpose-led organizations perform 42% better than those that are simply in business.

However, according to a Gallup poll, two-thirds of employees in the United States are purposeless – bored, detached and ready to actively sabotage plans, projects and other people. Considering you spend around a third of your life at work, this disengaged culture means that helping people to find a sense of purpose isn’t just vital for business, but also for people’s overall wellbeing.

With these insights in mind, Shaun Tomson shows how to find and define one’s purpose to powerfully re-engage individuals and activate a positive wave of commitment and performance throughout an organization.

SIGNATURE VIRTUAL KEYNOTE:

THE CODE FOR THE NEXT WAVE

An inspiring process to reconnect and find renewed purpose in a new world | Transformation after Disruption

Results

• Inspires and re-energizes
• Establishes clear and actionable goals
• Re-engages through the power of purpose
• Builds resilience and cohesion during a time of stress • Deepens emotional engagement
• Activates positive change
• Explicitly defines personal accountability

We believe we can alleviate these issues with our live, virtual keynotes and interactive workshops which will motivate, inspire and educate remote teams and employees to remain engaged with each other, and the organization’s core purpose. These are intentionally designed experiences, built to be instructionally sound, enriched with quality slides and graphics, interactive, and captured in a way to make the audience truly feel connected.

With the world in a state of flux and employees working from home, individuals need to maintain a deep connection to their organization. Curated, online, live and inspirational conferences are the wave of the future with many financial benefits accruing including reduced costs associated with flights, hotels, food and conference venue.

However, the real benefit is not financial but psychological – virtual live keynotes and workshops safely maintain the connectivity amongst individuals across regions and can unite and inspire separated individuals and teams with a mission of a shared purpose.

What’s on the agenda:

• A virtual keynote drawing upon my unique experiences as a world-champion surfer and entrepreneur.
• A 20-minute session in which each participant is guided on writing their Code – a 12-line commitment to (re)awaken purpose, and (re)connect and empower others with heart, courage, and presence, each line beginning with “I will.”
• An interactive process of participants texting their “I will…” statements that are shown via Poll Everywhere on a powerpoint slide. This process connects individuals at a deeply emotional level and creates a wave of positive emotional contagion to inspire and uplift in this challenging time.

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Hi, I’m Tharaka. Some call me Dr T. I’m a communicator that solves problems. As a Psychiatrist, I understand a thing or two about how people think, make decisions and take actions. I’m here to help corporations better understand and navigate the mind of their people and their clients in order to inform behavioural change that drives greater profit.

I speak to Wealth, Health and Tech audiences on Emotional Intelligence and Client Cognitive Biases in order to help them improve their Personal Effectiveness, Interpersonal Trust & Sales skills, Leadership, Innovation and even Memory Power.

When you manage the mind, you can manage your bottom line!

KEYNOTES

1. THE MIND, MONEY AND RATIONAL INVESTING
2. LIVE YOUR LIFE ON PURPOSE
3. THINK BIG
4. MAXIMISE YOUR MEMORY
5. THE MIND, TRUST AND BETTER PROFIT
6. THE LEADERSHIP MINDSET
7. THE INNOVATION MINDSET
8. MASTER THE PRESSURE, MAXIMISE THE RESULTS

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LaTonya has worked with leaders at many well-known companies including Google, GE, The New York Times, and several nonprofits. She built her career working in HR, talent management, and learning & development at Fortune 500 companies before teaching and taking on progressive leadership roles at the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business.

LaTonya was rated an “excellent” teacher by her undergraduate business students, and she is also a board member of the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association at Indiana University. She is currently the President of the True Star Youth Foundation board, which is a digital media social entrepreneurship company that recently received a Google Impact Award. LaTonya has been featured in publications such as Fast Company, Well+ Good, and Inc Magazine. She also gained global recognition when she was recognized on the most inclusive HR influencer list in 2019.

5 MOST REQUESTED KEYNOTES [Virtual Keynotes & In-Person Keynotes available]

KEYNOTE #1: How to Be An Amazing Ally

This is LaTonya’s most popular talk by far. In this engaging and inspiring talk, LaTonya discusses the truths and myths surrounding allyship. This can focus on allyship from an intersectional, LGBTQ+, race, and/or gender perspective. Audiences will leave the tlk inspired and ready to take action!

KEYNOTE #2: Becoming the Leader the Future Needs: How to Rewire Yourself and Lead with Empathy and Psychological Safety at Front and Center

The workplace has significantly changed in 2021 and we all need to lead differently.
Based on LaTonya’s book, this talk focuses on the three prongs of below the surface leadership (empathy, psychological safety, and REAL Leadership) and how small leadership shifts can lead to big cultural shifts. Be ready to leave this talk inspired and ready to become the type of leader that the future needs.

KEYNOTE #3: Coaching / Leading People That Are Different From You [This Talk is Leadership, Equity and Inclusion focused]

In an ever-changing world, leading now heavily involves doing so with others that are different from you. Without even knowing it, we tend to favor those similar to us. How can we recognize our biases and become exceptional leaders, especially amongst those that are different from us? In this talk, you will learn how to recognize biases and take actions to be extraordinary leaders of others who are different from us.

KEYNOTE #4: Becoming the Equitable Leader You Always Wanted to Be

We hear the word equity quite a bit but what does it truly mean to be an equitable leader? It can be hard for us to get there as the path can be unclear. In this talk, LaTonya will provide you with a rock solid definition of equity and a clear path on how to become the equitable leader you have always wanted to be. She will help you elevate your good intentions into real organizational change.

KEYNOTE #5: How to Take Your ERGs to the Next Level Through Leading Below the Surface

Employee resource groups are more important than ever. How can we supercharge them so they create real culture change? This talk focuses on how applying the three prongs of Below the Surface Leadership (based on LaTonya’s book) can elevate your ERGs to a powerful levels. This is a great talk for both ERG leaders, ERG sponsors, and ERG members.

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Shannon provides insight and practical skills for LGBTQ+ inclusion. She is a subject matter expert in LGB and Transgender competency.

SPEAKING TOPICS [in-person or virtual keynote presentations]:

• LGBTQ: How Proud Are You?
• Kindergarten For Leaders: Share Your Biscuit

Shine Bright Like A Diamond

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Shola has a unique interactive delivery that combines the energy and engagement of a performer with the insights and actionable communication systems of a scientist or technical expert. Today she blends her STEM and entertainment background to share clear, effective communication frameworks that help people work better together. These are delivered in a high impact, engaging style.
Her keynote and masterclass topics include communication for diversity and inclusion, workplace communication – in particular for technical teams – and workplace empathy. She also speaks about how to create a more inclusive environment for introverts, especially within the technical/data/STEM work space.

Shola has been featured in Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar and on the BBC and is often called upon to chair and facilitate conferences and events. Her work has been mentioned in Forbes. In her role as communication consultant, Shola hosts a popular podcast, and has created a top 10 rated weekly video blog. Shola’s first book was an Amazon.com number one bestseller and her second book will be released soon.

SPEAKING | KEYNOTES [Virtual Keynotes and In-Person Keynotes available]:

SAY IT with Empathy – Harness the power of EMPATHY to boost inclusion, well-being and engagement

How can you build supportive, cohesive environments within your organisation?
In the light of current events – racial tension and the prevalence of remote working – emotional intelligence, and the ability to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are more important than ever.

This talk will provide you with practical and effective strategies to inspire a sense of equity and inclusion.
• Understand the 3 different types of empathy and their impact upon your well-being
• Find out how empathy impacts diversity, inclusion, engagement, innovation and happiness
• Learn the 5 types of bad listeners and which category you might fall into
• Discover 3 ways to become a better listener.
• Walk away with a simple 3 step framework so you can be empathetic in every situation.
• Discover 3 ways to create a sense of belonging among diverse and remote teams
• Construct your own 30 day plan to create a more empathetic workplace

Optional supporting materials such as worksheets and video reminders are also available. Can also be run as a half-day workshop, virtual or in-person.
You’ll walk away with the tools and the inspiration to become a better leader, manager or front-line employee.

Virtual session? We’ll use chat and other forms of interactivity to encourage engagement. Delivered in person? The programme involves demonstrations and encourages everyone to create their own 30 day action plan as a follow up.

SAY IT on the S.P.O.T. – Get heard in meetings and earn respect with communication that’s Specific, Powerful, Organized and Timely

How do you get the attention you deserve and become a clear, confident communicator in meetings and high stakes conversations?

Women, quieter individuals and other groups frequently complain about being spoken over during meetings. When their ideas aren’t being heard, what is that costing your organisation in terms of collaboration, inclusivity and innovation? This speech provides frameworks to help those voices cut through and get noticed.

• Walk away with powerful communication tools and frameworks you can use immediately
• Learn how to tell stories that pack a punch – in as little as 30 seconds
• Discover how to express any idea with clarity and impact
• Share your ideas in the right way and stop colleagues interrupting you in meetings
• How to collaborate with others to ensure you’re seen, heard and valued
• Why the storytelling patterns you learned as a child might be losing you respect and how to get it back

Can be run virtually using Zoom breakout rooms for interaction.

SAY IT with Gravitas – Be at your best in the boardroom and pitch like a pro with these essential personal impact skills

The way we move and carry ourselves. The intonation in our voices. The rate at which we speak and our articulation. These factors may seem unimportant, but when combined they are powerful influencers, letting our listeners know whether we should be taken seriously or disregarded. In this talk you’ll discover easy to implement but vital insights that will give you the edge when persuading others and communicating in high stakes situations.

Perfect for technical and STEM teams preparing for promotion, managers and mid-level employees about to step into business development, senior management and other high profile roles.

• Your personal communication style and how this can both help and hinder you at work
• 3 strategies to increase your gravitas and talk to anyone with ease, from junior to senior
• Performer’s secrets that will help you persuade and influence with ease
• How to read others and up-level your interactions both virtually and in-person

30 – 90 minute programme. Suitable for in-person and virtual delivery. Can be used with Zoom breakout sessions.

SAY IT On Camera: Prepare for video conferencing and creating digital content that’s energetic, engaging and credible

Perhaps you’ve been speaking on camera regularly? Or maybe not enough? Wherever you are, now it’s time to take it to the next level with this practical programme full of useful insights.

• Enhance your preparation: kit, lighting, room setup, camera positioning, testing
• Your content: how to know what to say, creating your presentation/script, using prompts, structuring your session for video
• Keeping it engaging: how to avoid audience boredom, content formats, switching between media, polls chat & interaction
• Building a connection: knowing your audience and what they need, adapting your presentation style
• Being yourself on camera: dealing with fear and negative thoughts, your on-screen persona

1-2 hour interactive programme. Can include breakout room discussions. Great for groups who traditionally aren’t on camera and need support, encouragement and hacks to help them build confidence with the medium. Delivered virtually.

Empathy, Bias, Diversity & Inclusion

How do we help our colleagues and customers trust us, talk to us and walk taller, with greater confidence? Empathy is the answer. Learn to use the skill of empathy to create an environment where everyone feels heard. Use empathy to help you understand and grapple with bias in the workplace. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

Outcomes:

• Walk away feeling moved, energised and inspired by this keynote talk, suitable for company-wide and global events, DEI events and leadership conferences
• Discover the three key skills, all beginning with C (curiosity, courage and being a catalyst) that can help you become more empathetic
• Understand the vital importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in today’s workplace
• Look at some of the common biases we experience at work and explore how to overcome them
• Hear personal stories from the speaker that reveal the impact of an empathy deficit in the workplace
• Discover ideas to limit bias and promote diversity and inclusion in your recruitment, hiring, development and promotion practices
• Decide on your personal priority and commit to taking action to become more empathetic

Empathy for Leaders

Boost employee engagement, loyalty, belonging and productivity. Equip your leaders for the many challenges of today’s workplace, taking their people management skills to the next level. Listen to stories and examples that promote listening and empathy skills among your leaders and managers.
• Walk away feeling revitalised, energised and equipped to manage change
• Discover a vital framework to help you empathise with your team and customers
• Learn how to prioritise during challenging times using the FEEEL framework
• Discover the importance of self-awareness and self-care to avoid emotional burnout
• What’s the link between compassion and taking action? What are some of the different ways you can support those around you?
• How can you be more empathetic when your team is remote? Walk away with practical advice to increase empathy during these times of working from home

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