The Leading Speakers Bureau

Inspirational Speaker & Advocate

Jessica Cox has eliminated the words “I can’t” from her vocabulary. Born without arms as the result of a birth defect, she has never allowed that to be a limiting factor. Jessica has a Taekwondo black belt, learnt to drive a car with her feet, type with her toes and fly an airplane.

“Think Outside the Shoe™”

[expand title=”In detail”] Jessica earned her Light Sport Pilot Certificate and entered the Guinness World Record for the “First Armless Person in the World Ever to Have Obtained a Pilot’s Licence”. This led to an audience with the Pope, meetings with heads of state, and a great deal of media attention. In the present, she has turned the tables on her so-called “disability”, allowing it to enable her as a motivational speaker and advocate in the USA and beyond. Putting an emphasis on the way we think versus our physical limitations, Jessica has shared her positive message in her travels to more than 20 countries.In the future there is no telling where her feet will take her.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Jessica is recognised internationally as an inspirational keynote speaker. She has shown people in countries around the world how to overcome insurmountable challenges with fearless innovation[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Jessica demonstrates to the audience the physical challenges she had to overcome to get her pilot certification. By “thinking outside of the shoe”, Jessica taught herself different ways to succeed by focusing on her ultimate goal.[/expand]

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Founder, Gaia Smart Cities, Urbanpreneur, Business Leader

Sumit Chowdhury is a global thought leader and CXO in the field of Smart Cities, Telecom, Information analytics and an Urban Design enthusiast. He is the Founder and CEO of Gaia Smart Cities. He is now focused on sustainable solutions for Smart Cities and Internet of Things.

“Sumit is passionate about developing the next generation of entrepreneurs.”

[expand title=”In detail”] Sumit D. Chowdhury is a multifaceted business and technical leader, having worked in leadership roles in Reliance Industries, IBM, Reliance ADAG, BearingPoint and KPMG in US, Australia and India. An M.S. and Ph.D. in Management from Carnegie Mellon and B.Tech from IIT Kanpur, he brings a wealth of practical experience from his personal life and career. Sumit was on the Board of Directors of TeleManagement Forum (TMF) and also the founder of Digital Bridge Foundation. He is an angel investor and mentor for several technology and services start-up companies in India. He also supports various philanthropic causes involving education and children.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Sumit’s global experience has provided depth and breadth of roles to manage people, processes, finances, projects, technology, relationships and governance.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]A charming speaker Sumit speaks on developing management principles to lead and influence a networked work force, innovation, leadership and whole-brain thinking.[/expand]

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Social Psychologist

Adam Galinsky is a social psychologist known for his research on leadership, power, negotiations, decision-making, diversity, and ethics. He is Vikram S. Pandit Professor of Business and Chair of the Management Division at Columbia Business School.

“A renowned social psychologist and trained negotiator”

[expand title=”In detail”] Professor Galinsky’s research has received numerous national and international awards from the scientific community. In 2016, he was selected as Career Trajectory Award recipient from the Society of ExperimentalSocial Psychology; this award is given to one researcher each year for “uniquely creative and influential scholarly productivity at or near the peak of one’s scientific career.” Thinkers50 selected him as one of the Best Thinkers on Talent in 2015. Poets and Quants selected Professor Galinsky as one of the World’s 50 Best B-School Professors (2012). He has received teaching awards at the Kellogg School of Management and Princeton University. He has consulted with and conducted executive workshops for hundreds of clients across the globe, including Fortune 100 firms, non-profits, and local and national governments.

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[expand title=”What he offers you”]Adam Galinsky teaches people all over the world how to inspire others, speak up effectively, lead teams and negotiate successfully.In his presentations, he shares his expertise in power dynamics.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Preparing each presentation to ideally match the brief, Galinsky entertains and inspires audiences with his tailored, high-content speeches.[/expand]

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Senior Media Sector Leader (ITV, MTV)& Stand Up Comedian

Caroline Beaton has led a hugely successful, not to mention gloriously unorthodox, double-life as both business leader and stand-up comedian. By day heading up a multi-million dollar global business and by night taking her intelligent and subversive material to UK comedy venues and further afield.

“Exciting and hilarious talent – she’s got it” Time Out

[expand title=”In detail”] Cally spent over 25 years working in high profile roles in the international Media. She has operated at senior management level in media companies including ITV, MTV and Comedy Central and most recently as Senior Vice President, Viacom International Media Networks. She has held consultancy roles advising on change and business growth helping release potential and equipping employees with decision-making as well as creative tools. She is a BAFTA voting member and holds a seat on the Development Board of MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation. Her debut solo show, Super Cally Fragile Lipstick, was a sell-out hit at Edinburgh, receiving 4**** reviews.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]A naturally gifted speaker with rare insight combined with a distinctive voice and comedy bones. Cally is an experienced comedian, MC and after-dinner speaker in the corporate, education and charity sectors. [/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]Cally is a natural storyteller full of intelligent, distinctive and punch line-rich material.Cally relishes engaging with live audiences and turning gender stereotypes on their head.[/expand]

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CEO of Entertainment Media Partners&Faculty Member at Haas Business School

Adam Lepizig is the CEO of Entertainment Media Partners, providing informed guidance, deal making intelligence and relevant connections for corporations and prestige media companies. He is, also, the publisher of the popular digital magazine Cultural Weekly. In 2015, Adam will join Brad Pitt and Tom Hanks as Executive Producer on Lewis & Clark, a six-hour HBO mini-series.

“Adam Leipzig is a nationaltreasure. Imagine crossingEinstein with Warren Buffet.”
Mark Workman,CEO of Cobalt

[expand title=”In detail”] As the former President ofNational Geographic Films, a past Senior VP at Disney, and as a long time indie filmproducer, Adam has overseen some of the most highly acclaimed and iconic films ever.

Adam has been a producer, distributor or supervising executive on more than 25 films that have disrupted expectations, including March of the Penguins, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Dead Poets Society, and Titus. Adam has launched more than 300 theatre plays and performance events, written for the New York Times and other publications, authored an acclaimed book for independent filmmakers, designed and built four successful businesses.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Adam’s presentations provide audiences with the advice; mentorshipand business savvy that professionalsat all levels need to succeed. His presentations empower leaders to inspire others and produce lasting change and meaningful results.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Adam’s presentations are delivered in a masterful, entertaining and engaging style. Adam is a popular speaker at events across the globe.[/expand]

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Psychotherapist, Teacher and Leadership Consultant

Glenn D Rolfsen is a psychotherapist working in the corporate health service in Oslo. He has worked as a teacher to educate gestalt therapists in Norway and several European countries. As corporate counsel and leadership consultant he works daily to improve the working life quality for employees.

“Glenn DRolfsen- making work environments healthy, safe, happy & productive”

[expand title=”In detail”] Glenn has shown his concept of how to change an unhealthy and toxic work environment by presenting a clever and easy guide to prevent backbiting at work. He has been a Keynote speaker at the World Health Organisation (WHO) with hisGozzip 2018 concept to all 155 member states. The concept is used on the Global Respectful Workplace Day on 7th December, every year. He has also been the Keynote speaker for HR organisations in Europe. As a speaker and psychotherapist, Glenn has become an expert with his knowledge of the importance of psychosocial work in companies that succeed and what factors are involved.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Glenn has addressed over five hundred major national and international companies and has gained a reputation as a brilliant raconteur as well as an engaging and knowledgeable keynote speaker.[/expand]

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Glenn brings an element of humour to his wide range of subjects. A versatile presenter Glenn is in demand as a keynote speaker.[/expand]

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Psychotherapist, Teacher and Leadership Consultant

Glenn D Rolfsen is a psychotherapist working in the corporate health service in Oslo. He has worked as a teacher to educate gestalt therapists in Norway and several European countries. As corporate counsel and leadership consultant he works daily to improve the working life quality for employees.

“A renowned Gestalt Psychotherapist”

[expand title=”In detail”] Glenn has shown his concept of how to change an unhealthy and toxic work environment by presenting a clever and easy guide to prevent backbiting at work. He has been a Keynote speaker at the World Health Organisation (WHO) with hisGozzip 2018 concept to all 155 member states. The concept is used on the Global Respectful Workplace Day on 7th December, every year. He has also been the Keynote speaker for HR organisations in Europe. As a speaker and psychotherapist, Glenn has become an expert with his knowledge of the importance of psychosocial work in companies that succeed and what factors are involved.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Glenn has addressed over five hundred major national and international companies and has gained a reputation as a brilliant raconteur as well as an engaging and knowledgeable keynote speaker.[/expand]

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Glenn brings an element of humour to his wide range of subjects. A versatile presenter Glenn is in demand as a keynote speaker.[/expand]

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Leadership and Service Industry Expert and Award Winning Author

Brandon W Johnson is a leadership and service industry speaker, trainer, and consultant.He has been voted the Nº1 Global Guru of the Hospitality Industry in 2017. In 2015 (#28) and 2016 (#18),he was named a Top 30 Global Guru for the Hospitality Industry.

“Renowned as the Positive Energy Guy”

[expand title=”In detail”] Brandon’s diverse background in operations and leadership in the restaurant and hospitality industry, non-profits, and higher education has led him to believe strongly that success in business and life is about 2 main things:It’s all about Positive Energy. It’s all about HEART.He has also been named an “Emerging Leader” by Twin Cities Business Magazine and his book was named“Business Book of the Year” by the Midwest Book Awards. He has more than twenty years of experience in operations and leadership positions in the hospitality industry, non-profits, training organisations, entrepreneurship and higher education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism and a master’s degree in management technology.[/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]Brandon delivers a critical message for business professionals about how to create and develop a winning attitude and culture that creates a place where employees love to work and your guests/customers love to come again, again and again.[/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Brandon’s message of positive energy and heart has a lasting positive impact on any organisation and culture. He is engaging, energeticand has an awesome humorous style.[/expand]

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Virtual Team Expert and Cross Cultural Coach &Speaker, Global Business Consultant

Yael Zofi is a global business consultant who has transformed modern workplaces for more than 25 years with her ground-breaking work in cross-cultural communications and virtual team management. Her impact is evident at global companies, such as JP Morgan Chase and General Electric and Pfizer.

“Connection is a common denominator across the human experience, and it goes beyond time and space transcending all boundaries.”

[expand title=”In detail”] While the world was just waking up to the limitless possibilities (and pitfalls) of remote workforces and virtual teams, Yael was already consulting with some of the world’s largest global players to set up and establish best practices for their newly emerging global workforces. To handle her in-demand status and to better serve her growing list of clients, she founded AIM Strategies®, Applied Innovative Management®, a human capital consulting firm focused on connecting people’s management challenges with strategic business solutions.Yael identified patterns and solutions to the common problems these companies were having with their new global virtual teams. [/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Yael has created many team-based assessment tools, facilitated global strategy retreats, designed international talent management programs, and facilitated merger integrations with six global organizations.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]With 25+ years of consulting experience, Yael has applied behavioural science techniques and has helped countless leaders and teams focus on transformational initiatives that improve their bottom line and enable stronger human connection in the virtual workplace. Yael’s reputation as a dynamic and informative business keynote speaker will inspire any audience.[/expand]

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Thought Leader & Creative Transformer of Business Premises and Performance

Chris Kane masterminded the BBC’s relocation strategy, culminating in creating Media City UK in Salford; restructuring BBC Broadcasting House in London; transforming the BBC’s property portfolio; along with his prior experience as VP Corporate Real Estate at Walt Disney.

“He is a respected Spokesman and Thought-Leader”

[expand title=”In detail”] With exceptional experience at the cutting edge of commercial real estate development in the public and private sectors, Chris has rewritten the model for redevelopment, incorporating the consumer’s perspective. The BBC’s commercial property function was transformed from an economic basket case to a shining example of how to unlock value, reduce costs and develop a physical environment that nurtures talent. More of a magician than a mechanic, his innovative approach to developing high value, large-scale commercial property projects has resulted in unprecedented results, creating space for people to be more productive. [/expand]

[expand title=”What he offers you”]As a passionate visionary and futurist, Chris identifies new trends to advance the evolution of the workplace which is increasingly recognised for its ability to add value to the organisation. His big-picture vision, and courage to take calculated risks, inspires business leaders to step outside their comfort zones to adopt innovative, smart approaches, which transform the work experience for today’s and tomorrow’s generation. [/expand]

[expand title=”How he presents”]Naturally engaging, he uses candour and humour to inspire his audience. His warm Irish lilt makes him especially easy to listen to. [/expand]

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