AmericanMountaineer, Women’s World Record Holder for Everest Summits, Co-founder of The Juniper Fund
President of the Chicago Council of Foreign Affairs, Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO (2009-2013)
Storytelling Speakers, Comedians & Facilitators
Creator of Zero Limits Coaching, Author, Mental Health Advocate
CEO & Founder, GDR Creative Intelligence
Peak Performance Speaker, #1 Strike Fighter and Overall Top Graduate at the United States Naval Academy, "Jet Girl"
Top Business Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder - Wild Creations and Courageous Leadership, chosen as a Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coach
Keynote Speaker to over 1500 Organizations Worldwide, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, Stanford Fellow, Bestselling Author and ‘Gratitude Guru’
Executive, Best-selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Lobbyist, Philanthropist, Social Impact Strategist, AAMA Business Council Chair – Austin Business Journal’s Most Influential Women in Central Texas)
Seasoned entrepreneur, Internationally-Known Speaker, and Acclaimed Author
World-Class Chef and Host, Restaurant: Impossible, 16-Year Royal Navy Veteran
Leading Technology Journalist and Broadcaster
TEDx Keynote Speaker-Author-Empathy Advocate-Podcast Host
Founder, President & CEO, Jennifer Brown Consulting, Author, Diversity Consultant
Bestselling Author, ‘Wonderhell’ and ‘Limitless’
Oct 29, 2026
From Bestselling Book to Standing Ovation: Bring the Authors Everyone’s Reading to Your Stage
Plot twist: Your next keynote speaker might already be on your bookshelf. Bring bestselling authors to your next event for fresh perspectives on leadership, business…
Oct 14, 2026
Dr. Marcus Collins to Emcee the Thinkers50 London Summit 2026
BigSpeak exclusive keynote speaker Dr. Marcus Collins has been selected to emcee the daytime program at the Thinkers50 London Summit 2026, taking place November 2nd…
Sep 30, 2026
Prioritize Accountability to Foster a Winning Culture and Mindset
As the (not so old) adage goes, culture eats strategy for breakfast. There’s more buzz than ever about the need for open communication, growth mindsets,…
Sep 22, 2026
The Story Behind the Apple Store–And the Lessons Beyond Retail
Ron Johnson’s highly anticipated book, Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius, is OUT NOW! Go behind the scenes of how Ron Johnson and Steve…