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Paul Manning is a former undercover police officer, investigator, and author specializing in organized crime, covert operations, ethical decision-making, and financial crime risk. With over 30 years’ experience across UK and Canadian policing—including service with the Royal Military Police, the Metropolitan Police Service, and the Hamilton Police Service—Manning spent years embedded in high-risk undercover environments targeting organized crime networks, including outlaw motorcycle gangs and traditional organized crime groups. His work exposed not only criminal enterprises, but the institutional and ethical failures that can arise inside policing and regulatory systems themselves. Following the collapse of an undercover operation, Manning became a public whistleblower and later documented his experiences in Ten Seventy Eight, an Amazon-bestselling account of undercover work, corruption, and moral injury. Today, Manning speaks to universities, professional bodies, compliance teams, and leadership groups on: - The realities and risks of undercover operations - Ethical failure inside institutions - Decision-making under pressure - Organized crime methodologies - Illicit finance and AML risk from the street to the boardroom His talks are unvarnished, evidence-based, and grounded in lived operational experience—bridging the gap between theory, policy, and real-world consequence.
$1,501 - $5,000
I am a motivational speaker and ICF Certified Professional Coach devoted to changing the world one aha at a time. Having led the learning and development function in a variety of industries, I have a rich background in leadership, management, and interpersonal skill development. I combine my 15 years of experience in the corporate classroom with even more years of acting and improv comedy to lead events that are as entertaining as they are impactful. With personal stories, hands-on activities, and actionable takeaways, my programs are always engaging, inspiring, and uplifting. My areas of expertise and library of materials cover leadership, management, change, communication, personal/interpersonal development, and much more.
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Based in Seattle, Washington, I am the CEO and Founder dedicated to transforming the way leaders, organizations, and communities engage with their challenges. With a focus on shifting from mere performance to genuine presence, I specialize in helping individuals and groups navigate conflict, overcome fatigue, and repair fractures to foster authentic connection, clarity, and lasting impact. My approach is rooted in empowering people to lead with both grace and accountability, ensuring that principles like justice, belonging, and wholeness move beyond abstract ideals to become tangible, lived experiences. My work is deeply influenced by the vibrant and diverse community of the Pacific Northwest, where innovation and compassion intersect. I believe that sustainable change comes from cultivating leadership that embraces both strength and empathy, creating environments where everyone can thrive. Through tailored guidance and strategic insight, I help clients build resilient, inclusive cultures that not only meet today's demands but also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.
More than $10,000
As an Outgrow Sales Advisor and Certified EOS Implementer based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I specialize in helping privately owned businesses in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and nearby areas unlock their growth potential. I partner with business leaders to create actionable, scalable strategies that drive sustainable growth and enhance leadership capabilities. With a strong focus on building high-performance teams and developing predictable scaling processes, I am committed to delivering measurable results that transform organizations. My work is centered on empowering companies to overcome common operational challenges while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement to achieve long-term success.
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Based in California, I’m Houman Forood, a product leader who helps leaders turn bold ideas into products that actually work. I partner with executives and product teams navigating rapid change, to close the gap between vision and execution. With decades of Silicon Valley experience, I help organizations build clear strategy, strong user experiences, and scalable products without piling up design debt. My focus is practical: how to implement emerging technologies like AI in ways that earn user trust, drive adoption, and deliver real business impact. My talks are candid, fast-paced, and grounded in real product wins and failures, not hype. Audiences leave with actionable frameworks and hard-won insights they can use immediately to ship better products and avoid the mistakes that stall innovation.
$0 - $250
Donya Fahmy is the Alchemist in Chief for Sustainable Health Solutions Inc., and Founder and Formulator for Dropwise Essentials –her brand of handcrafted aromatherapy and organic plant-based personal care products. She is a passionate advocate for plant-based healing and living. She is also a speaker, a #1 Amazon International Best-Selling Author, a Natural Health and Lifestyle Expert, and a Sustainable Wellness Success mentor. Using natural drug-free solutions, Donya was able to heal herself from nearly two decades of multiple chronic health problems -- successfully accomplishing what doctors and traditional medicine couldn’t. She loves helping busy high achieving women who are stressed out, tired and overwhelmed, enjoy more sustained energy, better focus, and stronger immunity so they can continue to enjoy productive lives as they age – free of pain, struggle, and unnecessary medical procedures and expenses. Donya offers a variety of virtual education and mentoring programs including Healthy Living Made Easy, Healthy Eating Made Easy, and Five Days to Better Sleep, to support women in achieving what she calls Sustainable Wellness Success.
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Mental Health Speaker l Author l Advocate at RMW Global Enterprises
Greater Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Recognized as one of the most prominent voices for mental health advocacy, Dr. Rhonda M. Wood shines as an award-winning international keynoter, bestselling author, and leading authority on mental health and wellness. Leveraging over 30 years of corporate experience, Rhonda impacts audiences with her mission to normalize and destigmatize mental health conversations. She trains individuals and corporations worldwide on how to shatter mental health stigmas and embrace compassion, awareness, knowledge, and acceptance. Rhonda’s extensive expertise had earned her invitations to speak on major corporate stages across the country. She has delivered dynamic live and virtual keynote speeches for large international audiences, including Shawn Fair’s Leadership Experience Tour, Cheryl Wood’s SpeakerCon, Northwestern Mutual “Leading the Way” Conference, and the Women’s R.I.S.E. Conference in Paris, France, to name a few. Rhonda is a compelling thought leader and motivational speaker dedicated to supporting women's personal empowerment worldwide. In line with her unyielding passion for helping women succeed, Rhonda founded RMW Enterprises, a global movement that focuses on Helping Women Win from Within. ™ She specializes in helping women reclaim their inner power, make peace with their past, and prosper in their purpose so that they are empowered to reach their highest potential, personally and professionally. Rhonda uses her unique voice and talents to serve women from the classroom to the boardroom and beyond. She unapologetically shares her mental health journey with a level of transparency that allows her voice to resonate in the hearts of women around the world. In a world where women are expected to stay silent about mental health issues, Rhonda chooses to speak up and shine light and awareness on matters that have remained in the shadows. She has a deep-rooted passion for helping women reset their value, renew their vision, restore their vocation, and rediscover their voice. Rhonda was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship & Business Administration by Trinity International University of Ambassadors School of Business Honors Program in recognition of being a successful leader in business and her work with mental health advocacy and women’s empowerment. She also received the United Nations Global Women of Distinction Award for her lifelong commitment to building a strong global reach of service to the world. Rhonda has also been recognized for her leadership, dedication, and contributions to her community and the next generation. Her work has been featured on prominent media platforms such as ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, BlackDoctors.org, talk shows, radio, podcasts, newspapers, magazines, and more.
$1,501 - $5,000
Award-winning keynote speaker, author, mentor, and entrepreneur, Rev. Roger E. Dixon, Sr., is one of the most compelling, passionate, and enthusiastic voices in motivational speaking today, empowering audiences with transformational principles for standing in their greatness and attaining success. He guides individuals, particularly incarcerated men, and women, to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals using his four SUCCESS principles. A pioneer of the Prison Ministry for over 30 years, Rev. Dixon champions the success of men and women who desire to build a sustainable life after incarnation. Over the years, he has made remarkable efforts to help individuals find their next level of success by assisting them in obtaining gainful employment, higher education, and becoming leaders in their community. A leading voice in criminal justice reform, Rev. Dixon speaks to the community impact of mass incarceration. He has inspired families to forgive, motivated at-risk youth to make integrity-based decisions, and shifted the thinking of tough-on-crime advocates to believing redemption is possible. In line with helping individuals succeed, Rev. Dixon founded Heritage Community Outreach, a 501 C (3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk youth, prison ministries, and citizens in the community thrive. He also authored the book Slam Dunk Your Future with Success, a guide of success principles for youth and young adults. Rev. Dixon hosts a weekly podcast called “Prison Family Ministry,” broadcast live at www.thevoice17104.com and on Facebook, discussing unjust policies and laws, advocating for economic justice, and establishing a post-incarceration empowerment ecosystem focused on mental health and wellness support. Rev. Dixon is an inspirational figure who has delivered heart-stirring keynote speeches on live and virtual international stages for large audiences, including Shawn Fair’s Leadership Experience Tour, Trevor Otts’s Black CEO Summit, Ryan Greene’s Make It Matter, and the Harrisburg Community Conference, to name a few. Recognized as a well-known figure in his community, Rev. Dixon serves as CEO and owner of Dixon Retail HUT/Aularale Skin Care Cosmetics. He is retired, works as a substitute teacher, and volunteers as a hospital chaplain in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Rev. Dixon is a visionary who has been recognized with numerous community awards for his leadership, commitment, and contributions to his community and the next generation. His work has been featured on podcasts, and in leading newspapers and magazines, including New York Weekly, CEO Weekly, and Harrisburg Magazine, among others.
$5,001 - $10,000
Your Corporate Elevation and Transition Coach
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
coach@eac-aappeal.com Dr. Elizabeth A. Carter is a Project Manager at Wabtec Corporation through her contract engagement with TEKsystems, a leading provider of talent solutions and IT services. Within Wabtec’s Global HR Operations, she leads high-impact strategic initiatives that enhance enterprise-wide employee experience and drive operational efficiency. Her current portfolio includes spearheading a Canadian HR enhancement project, overseeing a global benefits automation and compliance initiative, managing the HR integration of a full-country acquisition, and building a scalable global HR change management framework. This engagement reflects Dr. Carter’s expanding leadership footprint into the global market, building on her extensive background in national project management and enterprise transformation. Before joining Wabtec, Dr. Carter served as the Education Program Manager for Invest, a non-profit under the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. There, she led the full lifecycle of educational initiatives, from developing a teacher engagement process and student-focused social media campaigns to integrating structured learning tools that increased student interest in insurance careers and improved program effectiveness. Dr. Carter is also a sought-after speaker, trainer, best-selling author, and career mobility coach. With over 25 years in corporate finance, she blends deep financial acumen with a passion for education and leadership development. She has led strategic efforts in financial analysis, performance improvement, and talent development across both for-profit and non-profit organizations. In 2016, she founded AAPPEAL, LLC, a leadership development firm focused on helping ambitious professionals become more appealing—visible, valued, and promotable—within their organizations. The name AAPPEAL reflects her Absolute Passion for Performance, Engagement, Analytics, and Leadership. Through her coaching and resources, Dr. Carter works to “break the eight percent”—a mission to increase the number of Black and African Americans in management roles. Dr. Carter holds a PhD in Education specializing in Training and Performance Improvement from Capella University, along with a MS in Education, an MBA in Management, and a BBA in Marketing. She is also a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).
$5,001 - $10,000
As an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, I am certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth. Trained and mentored by John Maxwell and mentors of his world-class faculty, I am equipped with the tools, resources and experience to help you and your team improve your productivity, performance and profitability. Whether you are looking for a facilitator for group workshops, corporate training in leadership, speaking, sales, or coaching skills for your leaders, or a speaker for your next event, I have access to exclusive content that is only available through a certified Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team to help you reach your goals and objectives. This expertise is combined with my uniqueness. I am a proven leader and a results driven executive in professional and personal pursuits. As the Owner and Chief Equipping Officer (CEO) of Menifield & Associates, LLC, where the mission is to execute leadership at every level for every sector (public, non-profit, and for-profit), I am using my twenty-seven (27) + years of experience in Federal Service, including over twenty (20) years supervising and leading others to excel and reach their greatest potential, to coach, teach, speak, and add value to others. In addition to my John Maxwell Team (JMT) International Certification, I hold a Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA), two Human Resources Certifications - SPHR (HRCI) and SCP (SHRM), and am a Level II DISC Certified Human Behavior Consultant with two different certifying organizations. I am positive, hardworking, and energetic and hold the values of integrity and character as key in reaching my goals. My areas of extensive knowledge and expertise include - Success Coaching, Leadership Training, Public Speaking, Human Resource Consultation, Operations Management, Recruitment, serving as a Certified Resolving Official for Mediations, and conducting Masterminds. My clients include individuals and organizations from various sectors and levels of life and leadership looking to get "unstuck", entrepreneurs, public servants, non-profits, and Fortune 500 organizations. My purpose in life is to help EVERYONE get their ACT together and get a "WIN".
$5,001 - $10,000
Widely regarded as one of the most empowering voices in motivational speaking today, Shayla Atkins is a highly sought-after keynote speaker; global diversity, equity, and inclusion strategist; and leadership expert. Leveraging nearly 20 years of professional experience as a human resource leader, Shayla is on a mission to impact audiences and provide sustainable strategies that stick to enable organizations and leaders in enhancing inclusive leadership capabilities, cultivating equitable workplace cultures and building DEI strategies that accelerate diverse representation in leadership, specifically women and people of color. Shayla’s extensive leadership expertise has earned her invitations to speak on some of the largest corporate stages across the United States. And her exceptional skills have allowed him to deliver thought-provoking keynotes to some of the industry's most prominent corporations, including Kimberly Clark Corporation, Cox Enterprises, and Entergy Corporation, to name a few. Shayla has delivered dynamic speeches on live and virtual global stages, including Shawn Fair’s Leadership Experience Tour aired to millions of viewers on the Onstage Plus global network. Shayla has become the leading authority in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies and programs. She is a compelling thought leader dedicated to supporting mid-level and senior leaders to learn and apply inclusive and human-centric leadership principles. She facilitates sustainable training that helps organizations maximize diversity as a business imperative resulting in increased employee engagement, productivity, and retention. With over 15 years of strategic HR leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies and leading consulting firms, a Lean Six Sigma black belt and a certified business coach, Shayla understands the intersectionality of HR, Business Strategies and People. In line with her unyielding passion for helping others succeed, Shayla is the CEO and Founder of The Atkins Impact Consulting Firm, a global company that accelerates racial and gender equity. She is the creator of it's signature professional and personal development program, Lead with S.P.I.C.E., whose mission is to engage, empower and equip black and brown women leaders to stop codeswitching, ditch perfectionism and other -isms to begin leading with authenticity to deliver results and leverage it as their competitive advantage in their career. As a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, awarded by President Joseph R. Biden, Shayla is also a visionary who has been recognized for her leadership, commitment, and contributions to her community and the next generation. Her work has been featured on over 100 prominent media platforms such as ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and USA Today and in leading talk shows, radio segments, podcasts, newspapers, and magazines.
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Kimberly Byers is an author, speaker, coach, and mentor. She is the founder and CEO of “ByHers Peace of Mind”, a company that empowers women to find PEACE in their over-burdened lives! Kim is a transformational speaker, who influences women to find ways outside of the norm to regain clarity and a commitment to self-care. This 28-year Army retired senior non-commissioned officer has been interviewed by local radio stations on how she created harmony in her busy life and still finds time to help others. Her mission is to help women realize that being overwhelmed, burned out, and frustrated can be managed. Kim provides one-on-one coaching, group coaching, speaking, and online training to help shift lives and careers. Her strong and structured career in the military, being goal-oriented and people-focused, allows her to give clients what they need. Her beliefs with a focused people-first personality allow her to give clients a way forward when they are stuck.
$5,001 - $10,000