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Rob Lawless is on a mission to spend one hour, one on one, with 10,000 different people. Over 10 years, he's met over 7,600 people across 90+ countries, sharing their stories on Instagram. Featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show and TODAY Show, Rob inspires audiences to treat human connection as an experience rather than a transaction.
 

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Tim Richardson is a nationally recognized leadership, sales, and customer experience speaker with over 30 years entertaining and engaging audiences worldwide. Drawing from his background with IBM, resort management, and consulting across healthcare, hospitality, and financial services, Tim helps leaders and teams maximize peak performance. Clients include Abbott, Merrill Lynch, Nokia, and State Farm. He's also the author...

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Richard Kuepper is Founder and President of L.E.A.D. U.S.A., a Connecticut-based corporate learning and development company. For 28 years, he's delivered dynamic programs across North America, Asia, and Europe in leadership and team development, optimal performance, growth mindset, and well-being. Rich creates high-impact customized programs through his expertise, contagious energy, and interactive approach. He's a forme...

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Julius Solaris is founder of Boldpush, a management consultancy, and one of the most influential voices in the event industry. A 2024 EIC Hall of Leaders inductee, he advises Fortune 500 companies and event industry CEOs. His content reaches 9 million readers annually, with over 300,000 professionals downloading his research. Julius has delivered keynotes across 15 countries to more than 250,000 attendees.

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Scott McKain is the author of Beyond Distinction and seven books on business distinction and customer experience, including two named among the year's ten best by Forbes. A member of both the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame, Scott has delivered over 2,000 keynote presentations worldwide, helping leaders create cultures grounded in clarity, purpose, and consistently delivered experi...

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Mentalist Joshua Seth creates corporate event experiences audiences remember as an engaging conference emcee and entertaining keynote speaker. He blends high-energy performances with practical insights on human connection to captivate audiences and elevate live events. Joshua is the winner of the Magic Olympics at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and star of the theatrical touring show Mind Magic LIVE.

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Raegan Smythe has provided production consultation and brokered AV services for event and meeting planners for over 25 years. As a former association meeting planner, she understands nonprofit budget limitations, political structures, and volunteer involvement. Raegan spearheaded MPI Potomac's 'ABCs of AV' event and actively volunteers as Director of Member Engagement & Recognition. She's also Past President of the G...

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Anne Bonney, CSP, was born to speak. Today, she helps overwhelmed professionals build resilience, emotional intelligence, and courage in the messy reality of change. A high-energy keynote speaker, dynamic conference emcee, two-time author, and host of the Dancing in the Discomfort Zone podcast, Anne blends sharp humor, real-life stories, and practical tools. She challenges people to own their reactions, tackle tough conv...

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Amanda Dyson brings over two decades of B2B SaaS marketing expertise, specializing in go-to-market strategy, pipeline generation, account-based marketing, and live events. She's run regional and global teams for Enterprise AI SaaS companies with a proven track record delivering on KPIs. Amanda has held cross-functional leadership positions in demand generation, field marketing, and corporate marketing for global software...

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Scott Tillema is an internationally recognized crisis negotiator and corporate trainer with over 20 years of Chicago law enforcement experience. FBI-trained and a former SWAT team member, he holds a master's in psychology and received negotiation training at Harvard. His TEDx talk on hostage negotiations has surpassed 1 million views, sharing expertise in leadership and difficult conversations.

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Ernie Harker is the $Billion Branding Guy, author of "Your Brand Sucks," and Generative AI master. He teaches businesses how to use AI for on-brand marketing and helps them break out of obscurity by discovering what truly makes them different. Ernie led the brand transformation of a regional convenience store into a $3 billion brand with his fun, friendly approach.

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Eric Termuende is on a mission to help leaders and their teams thrive in the future of work. After surveying tens of thousands of people, partnering with hundreds of category-leading companies, and authoring a bestselling book on the world of work, Eric has established himself as a trusted expert delivering refreshing, actionable strategies for leaders at every level.

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Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you’ll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s most perfectly exe...

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Brian Burkhart is the Founder and Chief Word Guy at SquarePlanet, a boutique communications consultancy. He's instructed 10 teams for TV's Shark Tank, coached 35+ TED talks, and spent six years on faculty at Northwestern University's Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. His Amazon #1 bestseller, Stand For Something, was released in 2019. A former Disney cast member, Brian cheers loudly for his beloved Chicag...

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John Fitzgerald brings more than 15 years of experience in video, digital, and live-event production, helping organizations communicate with clarity and impact. He oversees projects from concept through post-production, translating complex ideas into compelling visual stories. Known for collaborative leadership and strategic thinking, he partners with clients to deliver engaging, results-driven content across platforms.

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Kate Lopatowski has over 25 years executing successful large-scale meetings and events for Fortune 500 companies including AbbVie, McDonald's, Intel, and Cadillac. With a degree in television production and broadcast news background, she specializes in live events. Her positive attitude, professionalism, and interpersonal communication skills create productive working relationships with clients and crews alike.

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A team-building keynote speaker, Greg Bennick helps teams focus, have fun, and get inspired for action at conferences worldwide. A best-selling author, TEDx speaker, humanitarian, rare coin expert, and specialized coach, Greg reminds people to focus on what matters most.. His juggling metaphor illustrates how keeping multiple priorities aloft creates the foundation for increased performance and powerful motivation.

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Janice Cardinale is a Forbes Woman, Smart Meetings Entrepreneur & Hall of Fame inductee, and BizBash 15 over 50 honoree. Recognized as a top voice in events, she's on a mission to design and implement psychological safety and emotional intelligence as a curriculum in 2026, embedding mental health as a priority in event culture for the future of humanity.

 

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Seth Dechtman is President of The Keynote Curators, securing top-tier speakers like Magic Johnson and Richard Branson for brands including Apple, Amazon, and Coca-Cola. A global strategist who's lived on four continents and speaks multiple languages, Seth brings instinctive matchmaking and strategic thinking to help event professionals find ideal speakers. His process: consult, curate, deliver, making clients look like ro...