While many companies focus a great deal of effort into hiring and retention, continuous learning and employee development are equally important to the future of any organization. Of special significance is the continued upleveling of senior talent, as little spells trouble for a team more than a stagnant, stuck-in-their ways leader. In an era of rapid and unrelenting change, it is more vital than ever for professionals to hone and diversify their skills, and guidance from an expert is the most sure-fire way to achieve this. 

Herminia Ibarra is a management speaker and authority on career development who has been recognized as both a Marshall Goldsmith Coach and Thinkers 50 thought leader. Working at the intersection of gender policy and leadership, she presents internationally on organizational transformation and self-reinvention.

Professor of Management Science and organizational psychologist Bob Sutton has made helping businesses and leaders reduce friction and upscale their excellence his life’s work. With expert insight into the fundamentals of modern leadership, he draws on decades of experience to guide his audiences.

Geoff Smart is a bestselling author and retention expert with  a proven formula for leadership success and talent development. With a special focus on encouraging talented professionals to foster transparent, generous leadership styles, his methods offer unparalleled professional growth.

Rishad Tobaccowala is a marketing innovator and leadership expert with four decades of experience in the field of career reinvention and business growth. Specializing in unleashing talent, he has done transformative work with teams in every industry, from Google, LinkedIn, Pepsi and Bank of America.

Patrick Leddin combines academic, military, corporate and entrepreneurial experience to his work in leadership development. An educator, bestselling author and podcast host, he has helped senior team members hone their skills and lead more impactfully for 30 years.

A LinkedIn tInfluencer in the field of lifelong learning and top leadership expert, Heather McGowan is a futurist and bestselling author recognized around the globe for her work equipping leaders with the tools needed to navigate relentless change and adapt for any eventuality.

Transformational expert and HR executive Linda Sharkey is a trusted leadership development coach who has helped leaders around the world sharpen their skills and future-proof their careers and companies. Recognized as a Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coach, she is a highly demanded speaker and consultant.

Bestselling author and change catalyst Laura Gassner Otting has guided thousands of leaders through periods of organizational disruption and career shifts. With strategic thinking informed by years of research and hands-on experience, she has helped leaders in start-ups, major corporations, non-profits and government organizations uplevel and take on bigger challenges.  

JP Pawliw is a top leadership and high-performing speaker with a science-backed methodology for leading under pressure and having high-impact feedback conversations. Focused on combining cutting edge ideas and authenticity, he challenges and uplifts team members to become truly exceptional. 

Former senior HR executive Grace Killelea specializes in team optimization and leadership development. Focusing on helping senior team members achieve tangible results, her programs have helped thousands of professionals elevate their skills and foster sustained professional success.

Leadership and peak performance speaker Mike Lee helps leaders rise above the noise of the modern era. Blending elite performance with experience, he trains leaders to expand their mental capacity and operate with intention in a chaotic world. 

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