J.B. Bickerstaff is one of the NBA’s most respected turnaround leaders. As head coach of the Detroit Pistons, he led the franchise back to the playoffs for the first time since 2019, tripled the team’s win total from the previous season, and earned runner-up honors for NBA Coach of the Year. In 2025, he reached 300 career wins, becoming one of a small group of coaches in league history to hit the milestone and the first to do so alongside his father, Bernie Bickerstaff.

As a speaker, Bickerstaff talks honestly about earning trust in losing environments, making decisions when patience is thin, and leading people who are tired of hearing speeches. His message resonates with organizations looking for leaders who can move teams forward under real pressure.

Simu Liu built his career by walking away from the future that had been mapped out for him. The son of Chinese immigrants, he left a conventional career in business at 23 to pursue acting, eventually becoming the face of a history-making Marvel franchise and one of the most recognizable Asian stars in the world.

But Liu has never treated success in Hollywood as the finish line. From Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and the cultural phenomenon Barbie to Broadway and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, he has continued to push into new territory. Off screen, he is building just as deliberately. As a partner at Markham Valley Ventures, Liu backs AAPI leaders across business and culture, and as Chief Content Officer of MìLà, he is helping grow a modern Chinese food brand with cultural identity at its core.

His New York Times bestselling memoir, We Were Dreamers, tells the story underneath that trajectory: immigrant expectations, a failed accounting career, and the decision to pursue a life that looked nothing like the one he was expected to lead.

Funny, candid, and relentlessly ambitious, Liu brings audiences inside what it takes to forge your own path, expand the possibilities of representation, and keep building long after the breakthrough.

Ke Huy Quan’s extraordinary journey in Hollywood is a testament to the power of resilience, authenticity, and the pursuit of dreams. His story resonates not only with aspiring actors but with anyone who has ever faced obstacles on their path to success. In his powerful talks, Quan shares how his own life story proves that perseverance, combined with staying true to oneself, can transform both individuals and entire industries.

After moving to the United States as a refugee, Quan quickly made his mark in Hollywood as a beloved child star, capturing lifelong fans through iconic roles in blockbusters like Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom and The Goonies. After stepping away from acting for two decades, he made a triumphant return in Everything Everywhere All at Once, earning an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Critics Choice Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Independent Spirit Award, Hollywood Critics Association Award, and the Gotham Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance. His debut memoir Never Say Die was an instant NYT bestseller. His incredible comeback is a reflection of his grit, determination, and unwavering character, which has been the cornerstone of his success.

With profiles in Wired, NPR, TODAY, and more, audiences can't get enough of Quan's unfiltered perspective and behind-the-scenes stories. Whether sharing his journey of overcoming adversity, championing the importance of inclusivity, or motivating others to break through their own barriers, Quan’s message is one of hope, resilience, and the belief that anything is possible with hard work and authenticity. His words will inspire anyone who needs a reminder that their dreams are worth chasing.

Jamahl Mosley is one of the NBA's rising coaching stars, having orchestrated one of the league's most impressive turnarounds as the 15th head coach in Orlando Magic franchise history by transforming the franchise from a 22-60 rebuilding team into playoff contenders with a 47-35 record, a Southeast Division title, and their first playoff berth since 2020 during the 2023-24 season—earning him second place in NBA Coach of the Year voting. What sets Mosley apart is his ability to build a strong culture rooted in defense, development, and resilience, maintaining an elite top 3 NBA defense for two consecutive seasons while earning widespread praise for exceptional player development and guiding the team to success despite significant roster injuries.

As a speaker, Mosley offers authentic insights on leadership, team building, resilience, and creating high-performing cultures—his journey from a 22-win debut season to playoff success providing powerful lessons for leaders seeking to transform organizations, develop talent, and build teams that exceed expectations through collaboration and commitment to excellence.

Cheryl Reeve is one of the most accomplished leaders in professional sports. As Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations for the Minnesota Lynx, she built a dynasty defined by sustained excellence. In 2024, she led the USA Women’s National Team to gold at the 2024 Olympic Games Paris, extending the longest Olympic gold medal streak in a traditional team sport. Across her career, Reeve has earned six WNBA championships, four Coach of the Year awards, and Executive of the Year honors through results delivered across eras, rosters, and competitive cycles.

As a speaker, Reeve brings the perspective of a leader who has made high-stakes decisions from the top of the organization, not just the sideline. She speaks with clarity about building winning cultures, holding standards over time, and performing when expectations are highest. Her insights resonate with organizations facing pressure or transition because they come from decades of experience leading teams where accountability is visible, decisions are public, and outcomes are non-negotiable.

A Super Bowl champion and one of his generation’s most influential athletes, Russell Wilson continues to inspire the next generation through his unwavering commitment to excellence.

Leadership looks different when the whole world thinks it has the answer. Wilson has spent his career learning how to earn trust without chasing approval, remain focused through passion and overcoming adversity, and lead people toward a common goal to achieve ultimate success. Wilson's perspective carried him and his team to a Super Bowl championship, ten Pro Bowls, and a career that has expanded far beyond football through entrepreneurship with 3BRAND, Why Not You Productions and Limitless Minds. His commitment to uplifting the next generation and create change is cemented in the global work he does through his Why Not You Foundation and being recognized as NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year and Bart Starr Award.

On stage, Wilson explores what it really takes to lead when expectations never disappear. His message goes beyond sports. It's about conviction and dedication to the craft. Audiences leave with a new understanding of how resilient leaders build trust, respond to adversity, and inspire people to believe in something bigger than the moment in front of them.

Sir John is a globally renowned makeup artist, creative director, and cultural tastemaker whose artistry has shaped defining looks for Beyoncé, Serena Williams, Zendaya, Oprah Winfrey, Naomi Campbell, and Priyanka Chopra. His influence spans from the red carpet to the boardroom, with leadership roles as Editor-at-Large at Allure and Creative Director at Medicube, following collaborations with L’Oréal Paris and Kilian Paris. Known for blending technical mastery with emotional depth, Sir John views beauty as a frequency, a way of living with curiosity, presence, and pleasure. That philosophy, paired with his track record of cultural impact, makes him a trusted guide for audiences exploring identity, creativity, and personal power.

In 2026, he will debut VERSION of SELF, a podcast with iHeartRadio that brings his signature candor and vision to conversations on transformation and belonging. Across every platform, Sir John uses beauty as a language of empowerment, leaving those he engages with a renewed sense of confidence and possibility.

From a family ranch in Colorado's San Luis Valley to the Cabinet Room, the U.S. Senate, and the ambassador's residence in Mexico City, Ken Salazar has spent a lifetime helping shape America's future.

A fifth-generation Coloradan whose family has lived in the American Southwest for more than four centuries, Salazar brings a worldview shaped by deep personal roots and decades of public service. As U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Secretary of the Interior, and U.S. Senator, he worked at the center of some of the defining issues shaping North America, including immigration, border security, energy, trade, and economic opportunity. His forthcoming book, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America, reflects his lifelong commitment to building stronger connections across communities and across borders.

Drawing on a career spent navigating complex challenges across government, diplomacy, and business, Salazar helps audiences understand the forces reshaping the United States and its relationship with Mexico. He offers a thoughtful perspective on leadership, public service, the opportunities that emerge when people work across divides, and on the urgent need for a New American Alliance.

Composer. Producer. Visionary. One of the most influential storytellers of our time.

Few composers in history have shaped the global soundscape of musical theatre as profoundly as Andrew Lloyd Webber. Across his career his work has transcended the stage to become one of the most commercially successful and culturally influential catalogues of all time.

From Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Evita to Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Boulevard, School of Rock and many more, his productions continue to captivate audiences around the globe, entertaining generations and redefining what musical theatre is. His most successful production Phantom of the Opera has become a global phenomenon, with productions playing to 160 million people in 217 cities, 52 territories and in 23 languages since it first premiered in London.

Known for constant innovation, recent successes include CATS: The Jellicle Ball - a reimagined version of CATS inspired by New York's ballroom culture – that transferred to Broadway and won three Tony Awards. While Off-Broadway, Masquerade - an immersive reimagining of Phantom of the Opera - received widespread critical acclaim and was recognised with a Drama Desk Special Award for Excellence.

Beyond musical theatre, Lloyd Webber has a deep interest and knowledge of art and architecture. He owns one of the finest private collections of pre-Raphaelite art and is a passionate advocate for music education, supporting tens of thousands of children through the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation.

In rare and personal conversations, he reflects on the risks, triumphs, and setbacks that have shaped his career. Audiences gain insight into the making of iconic productions, his collaborations with leading artists, and the lessons behind sustaining creative excellence.

Candid, reflective, and often surprisingly funny, Lloyd Webber offers an unforgettable evening of stories and insights from a life spent shaping culture on a global scale. His perspective extends beyond the stage, touching on creativity, leadership, reinvention, and what it takes to build work that endures.

One of the select few artists to achieve EGOT status, his other honors include a UK peerage and his appointment as Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter, the oldest and highest Order of Chivalry in Britain. Typically reserved for members of the Royal Family or former heads of state, Lloyd Webber is the first person from the arts to receive this honour in its 700-year history.

With a career spanning five decades and counting, Andrew Lloyd Webber continues to be one of the most influential figures in modern entertainment.

Madison Keys is one of professional tennis’s most commanding and admired players, known for her explosive power, composure under pressure, and authenticity on and off the court. A Grand Slam champion, Olympic semifinalist, and consistent Top 20 competitor, she’s built a career defined by excellence and heart.

Her 2025 Australian Open victory—where she upset four Top 10 seeds, including world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka—cemented her as a force of focus and resilience. It was a breakthrough that showcased not just athletic dominance, but mental mastery at the highest level of competition.

Beyond the game, Keys has become a leading voice for mental health and kindness in sports. As the founder of Kindness Wins, she uses her platform to champion empathy and the value of staying grounded in high-pressure worlds. As a speaker, Madison translates the lessons of elite competition into insights on leadership, resilience, and performing with clarity when the stakes are high.

An iconic figure in entertainment, Selma Blair is known for her impact on screen, in fashion, and as an activist. Blair’s film career began with her comedic roles in pop culture classics Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde. Her film credits include Todd Solondz’s Storytelling, Roger Kumble’s The Sweetest Thing, Robert Benton’s Feast of Love, and John Water’s A Dirty Shame. Selma has reprised her role as “Liz Sherman” in Guillermo del Toro’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army, after starring in the original Hellboy. On television, Blair played “Kris Jenner” in FX’s The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story. On stage, Blair starred in Gruesome Playground Injuries and was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Spoken Word Recording” for her reading of The Diary of Anne Frank. On Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars, Blair won the award for The Competition Contestant of 2022 at the People’s Choice Awards. She released her first memoir to critical acclaim, The New York Times bestseller, Mean Baby. Blair can also be seen on screen as the subject of the award-winning documentary feature Introducing, Selma Blair.  In 2024, Blair was celebrated as one of British Vogue's 40 “Megastars.” Beloved by audiences globally, Blair’s work across several high-profile projects has solidified her reputation in Hollywood.

Today, Blair is the Chief Creative Officer of Guide Beauty, a multi-award-winning cosmetics company, and a tireless advocate for the causes close to her heart such as disability justice and diversity in media. For her advocacy, Blair was honored with the Equity in Entertainment Award by The Hollywood Reporter, the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award, and the Media Access Visionary Award. She has also been honored with Glamour's esteemed Women of the Year award for her courageous commitment to challenging norms and shattering barriers. Blair has been recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s People of The Year, further solidifying her impact on social change. Blair has shared her vision for a better world with hosts including the Massachusetts Conference for Women, TBC United Nations, the University of Buffalo, and many more.

Jeremy Pope made a name for himself by refusing to pick just one version of success. From earning historic dual Tony Award nominations on Broadway to his Golden Globe–nominated performance in The Inspection and starring role in Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty, Pope has consistently stepped into spaces where visibility carries real weight.

His path has never followed a single industry lane. Moving between theater, film, music, fashion, and visual art, Pope has learned how to evolve without losing ownership of his voice. His work often explores what it means to grow beyond expectation while navigating scrutiny, ambition, and cultural change.

On stage, Pope speaks about reinvention in an era where careers unfold publicly and identity is constantly negotiated. He offers a candid perspective on confidence, risk, and defining yourself before institutions or audiences attempt to do it for you. The conversation resonates with organizations and individuals facing change, visibility, and the pressure to adapt without losing authenticity.

Most people think they understand beauty. Winnie Harlow made a career proving how narrow that definition really is.

A globally recognized supermodel and beauty entrepreneur, Harlow did not just break into fashion. She changed what it looks like. Diagnosed with vitiligo at age four, she turned visibility into power, becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the industry and a defining voice on representation. From her groundbreaking Madame Tussauds figure to global honors like Canada’s Global Citizen Award, her influence moves well beyond the runway.

She is also building what comes next. As the founder of Cay Skin, launched with $4.1 million in funding, Harlow is creating products and a brand that reflect a more inclusive vision of beauty.

On stage, Harlow is sharp, candid, and disarming. She challenges audiences to rethink who sets the standard and why it matters now, leaving them with a clear edge: the brands and leaders who stand out are the ones willing to be seen differently.

Anna Wintour is one of the most influential leaders in modern media. For more than thirty years, she has led Vogue and Condé Nast, demonstrating an uncommon ability to read the cultural and commercial moment. As a speaker, Ms. Wintour talks from the vantage point of someone who has spent decades making consequential decisions and steadying institutions through disruption.

Her name signals authority and discernment. That judgment extended beyond publishing, transforming the Met Gala into a global philanthropic engine and raising more than $400 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her work also spans public health and philanthropy, including long-standing advocacy in the fight against HIV and AIDS, recognized by the American Foundation for AIDS Research, and her role as Co-Founder of the Center for Youth Mental Health.

Wintour’s influence has been recognized at the highest levels internationally. She has received a damehood from Queen Elizabeth II, been appointed a Companion of Honour by King Charles III, awarded France’s Légion d’Honneur by President Nicolas Sarkozy, and honored with the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Audiences hear from a voice whose experience is singular and whose influence has defined how modern media operates at scale.

An Academy Award. A billion-dollar franchise. A presence the camera cannot ignore.

Lupita Nyong’o commands space in any medium she enters. Her Oscar-winning breakthrough in 12 Years a Slave announced a singular talent. Black Panther helped redefine what a global blockbuster could look like. In Us and A Quiet Place: Day One, she anchors high-stakes storytelling on restraint and control alone, holding audiences in complete silence or collective breath.

Her reach extends well beyond Hollywood. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sulwe and host of the Webby Award–winning podcast Mind Your Own, Nyong’o shapes global conversations about identity and belonging. Her advocacy for women’s health, including funding research for uterine fibroids, reflects a clear throughline: influence is most powerful when used with intention. 

Tiffany Derry is a nationally recognized chef and entrepreneur who has built and scaled successful hospitality businesses in highly competitive markets. Known to broad audiences through MasterChef and Top Chef, Tiffany has developed a portfolio of business ventures that includes co-founding T2D Concepts, a purpose-driven hospitality company that develops and operates restaurant brands, as well as the ‘Shef Tiffany spice line and the DerryWear apparel brand. Her experience is directly relevant to organizations operating under scrutiny, where execution matters and missteps are visible.

As a speaker, Derry brings an operator’s perspective on leadership under pressure. Denied her first cooking job at 15 because of race and gender, she built credibility through execution rather than permission. She speaks about making decisions when the margin for error is thin and results are immediate. Her perspective resonates with organizations responsible for performance and long-term durability.

Kenny "The Jet" Smith is an iconic figure in basketball and sports broadcasting, with a career that spans the NBA court and Sports Emmy Award-winning television. Smith played ten seasons in the NBA, with time spent as a member of the Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, and the Houston Rockets, where he won back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995.

Following his on-court success, Smith became a household name as a studio analyst on TNT’s Inside the NBA, one of the most celebrated and entertaining shows in sports media, alongside Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Ernie Johnson. He is also a longtime CBS analyst for the NCAA March Madness tournament and, under a multi-year agreement, now appears across additional ESPN programming, including First Take, further expanding his presence across the sports media landscape.

Drawing from his experiences on the court, behind the camera, and throughout his life, Smith brings infectious energy and sharp perspective to every audience. He shares lessons on leadership, teamwork, and sustained excellence, as well as insights from his memoir Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me. In person, Smith offers a candid, unforgettable glimpse inside the rarified world of elite sports and broadcasting, with valuable takeaways for any audience.

Cynthia Rowley built a global consumer brand by trusting instinct where others waited for proof. She started as a painter at the Art Institute of Chicago, landed in New York with barely enough money to stay afloat, and turned a creative point of view into a company with real cultural and commercial weight that continues to evolve.

Her label broke through traditional categories, introducing surf-leisure before the market had language for it and moving early into e-commerce to build direct relationships with customers. From cereal boxes to Band-Aids for Johnson & Johnson and Barbies for Mattel, Rowley consistently pushes beyond narrow ideas of what her brand is “allowed” to be. Along the way, Rowley became a bestselling author of the Swell books, dressed celebrities like Julianne Moore, Kim Kardashian, Alan Cumming, and became a familiar face on television, including guest judging on Project Runway and appearances on late-night talk shows.

As a speaker, Rowley explores what it really takes to build and sustain a business without a roadmap. She speaks about judgment under pressure, embracing fear, and pushing boundaries when playing it safe can stall progress. Audiences gain access to the thinking behind a brand that learned how to move early and keep its edge.