Akbar Gbajabiamila

Inspires and motivates with his knowledge of the power of perseverance, developing a champion mindset that combines athletics and academics for a lifetime of success, and empowering financial futures.

• Former NFL player
• Host of American Ninja Warrior
• Host of The Talk
• Actor
• Community Activist

Al Wallace

Four Decades of experience in cultivating and maintaining relationships in and around the local sports community

• 40 years in broadcast television news, highlighted by 33 years in Kansas City
• Freelance reporter and anchor for Big 12 Basketball, the NFL Network, and coverage of the Kansas City Chiefs on Radio
• Honored by local chapter of the NAACP and Who’s Who in Black Kansas City
• Husband, Father, Cancer Survivor
• Over the last 33 years in Kansas City, have emceed and/or been guest speaker at more than 300 local events.

Alan Beaulieu

Straightforward Economics

• Alan has been providing workshops and economic analysis seminars to countries and literally thousands of business owners and executives for the last 30 years. He is one of the country’s most sought-after economists.
• As the chief economist for numerous US and international trade associations, it has been remarked that Alan’s “insight into our business, a track record of accurate forecasting, and unparalleled knowledge of global markets has earned him the respect and appreciation of key business leaders in our industry.”
• Pronouncements from Alan have appeared in/ on: the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Knight Ridder News Services, Business Week, Associated Press, The Washington Times, CBS Radio, CNN Radio, Sirius talk radio, and numerous other outlets.

Alan O’Neill

The Change Agent

With over 30 years of experience from the board room to the front line, Alan O’Neill – The Change Agent – has supported iconic brands to achieve amazing results. n a dynamic world, he knows what it takes to drive change in a business – from top to bottom… and back to front. It’s about having a Customer-centric Culture, Engaged People, and a Supercharged Sales effort.

Alan Stein, Jr.

A former acclaimed basketball performance coach, Alan spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant). He now transfers that knowledge from stage to teach proven strategies that improve individual and organizational performance.

Keynote speaker and author Alan Stein, Jr. has helped hundreds of businesses achieve more. More impactful leadership. More sales revenue. More team cohesion. More loyal customers.

A former acclaimed basketball performance coach, Alan spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant). He now transfers that knowledge from stage to teach proven strategies that improve individual and organizational performance. He offers practical, actionable approaches to develop a winning mindset, championship habits, and unparalleled focus.

Alan has worked with some of the biggest brands in a variety of industries such as J.M. Smucker’s, American Express, Charles Schwab, Pepsi, Starbucks, Qdoba, Anytime Fitness, SHRM, and numerous others.

Alden Mills

“To lead is to serve—and to serve is to care.”

• Entrepreneur
• CEO
• Navy SEAL Commander
• Author

Alex Banayan

The Only Nationally Bestselling Business Author Under 30 in America

• The youngest bestselling business author in American history
• Author of the #1 international bestseller The Third Door
• Expert on exponential growth and high performance

Alex Dorr

CEO, Keynote Speaker | Helping organizations ditch the drama and call their teams to greatness

Alex Weber

American Ninja Warrior, Award-Winning Leader & Entertainer positively inspiring millions to achieve breakthrough success!

• International Keynote Speaker
• Award-Winning Entertainer
• American Ninja Warrior

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson

Entrepreneur, board director, advisor, angel investor, author and public speaker

• Co-founder, CEO and President of the on-demand service app GLAMSQUAD
• Co-founder of Gilt, an innovative e-commerce company offering luxury lifestyle products and experiences
• Former Chief Merchandising Officer andHead of National Sales for Gilt City and Head of Strategic Alliances
• Named the 2010 Ernst & Young Metro New York “Entrepreneur of the Year Award for eCommerce” and Crain’s “The Next Generation: Emerging Leaders Under 40” in 2009
• Previously worked at Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, and Merrill Lynch