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Derrick Pickering, FNP-C, CNM, is renowned for his exceptional commitment and expertise in healthcare, particularly women's health. His journey in the medical profession is distinguished by a blend of personal resilience and profound empathy, shaped significantly by his life experiences. His approach to healthcare is deeply personal, driven by a history of individual and family health challenges that have profoundly influenced his professional focus and expertise. Born and raised in Utah, his initial encounter with the healthcare system came at a young age when he faced significant health challenges. The compassionate care provided by the nurses during this period left a lasting impression, inspiring him to pursue a career where he could similarly impact the lives of others. His educational path was marked by notable achievements, beginning with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He continued his education with a Master's in Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Brigham Young University-Provo, further solidifying his medical knowledge and patient care foundation. His professional trajectory has been characterized by a deep commitment to women's health, motivated by personal family experiences with infertility and loss. This personal connection to the challenges many families face led him to specialize as a Certified Nurse Midwife, a qualification he pursued at Frontier Nursing University. His work is a testament to his dedication to providing empathetic and specialized care. In March 2021, he founded a clinic at Sunrise Women's Health in Mapleton, UT, where he currently provides a full spectrum of healthcare services to women from adolescence through menopause. His role includes clinical care and a focus on creating a supportive environment where shared decision-making is a priority. His prior roles as a Student Nurse-Midwife at Wellsprings Women's Care and Bella Women's Care provided him with robust experiences in obstetrics and gynecology, preparing him for his current responsibilities. Outside the professional sphere, he is a devoted husband to Stephanie and a father to three children, including a child with special needs. The family has faced significant hardships, including the loss of twins, which has deepened his understanding and empathy towards his patients. He also finds solace and rejuvenation in nature, frequently engaging in outdoor activities like scuba diving, hiking, and camping with his family. Derrick Pickering's professional and personal narrative is one of overcoming adversity, continuous learning, and profound dedication to the health and well-being of women. His career powerfully reflects individual experiences' impact on professional excellence and empathetic patient care. As he continues his work, he remains committed to enhancing the lives of his patients through thoughtful, informed, and compassionate care.
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Chris Gee, CEO of Chris Gee Consulting LLC, is a seasoned digital communications consultant with a passion for empowering leaders to build a powerful digital presence and refine their social media strategies. As a Top Voice on LinkedIn and the co-host of The Intelligent Communicator Podcast, Chris brings a unique perspective to the intersection of digital communications and AI. His expertise in digital transformation, integrated communications, and AI strategies provides him with the tools to offer top-tier strategic counsel and guidance for navigating public affairs in the digital age. Driven by his commitment to helping Chief Communications Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, and Chief Digital Officers thrive in today's dynamic environment, Chris has a proven track record in guiding leaders to build digital brands and establish thought leadership. His leadership has resulted in successful campaigns and significant revenue growth in challenging environments. Chris has led digital practices for companies like Edelman, Finsbury, Teneo, and Burson-Marsteller. His diverse perspective, enriched by his extensive experience across various industries and his role as a podcast co-host, contributes to a richer, more inclusive dialogue. Prior Speaking Experience: Chris is an experienced speaker and has shared his insights on various platforms. He recently spoke at the Ragan Communications Employee Communications and Culture Conference in April 2024 and delivered a virtual keynote for P World's AI in PR Summit in May 2024. Chris is also scheduled to speak about AI at the upcoming RALLY Conference in Indianapolis in August and the P World Crisis Communications Bootcamp in October. Chris has also spoken on and moderated panels for Social Media Week NYC, the American Association of Publishers, and PR Daily. For 4.5 years, he led in-person Social Media Bootcamp courses for General Assembly. Additionally, he has shared his insights at the ColorComm Convention and the Social Media Lab at the National Association of Corporate Directors Board Leadership Summit. Diversity: Chris Gee's diverse perspective stems from his extensive experience in digital transformation, integrated communications, and his role as a podcast co-host. His expertise in AI and corporate digital strategies, coupled with his DEI work, provides a unique viewpoint. His ability to guide leaders in building digital brands and thought leadership contributes to a richer, more inclusive dialogue. Chris Gee is more than just a digital communications executive; he's a forward-thinking leader and podcast co-host dedicated to helping others succeed in the digital age.
$5,001 - $10,000
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly attract the kind of success they crave, while others feel stuck? The answer lies within. Ourselves are like mirrors, reflecting our internal state outward. The people and experiences we attract are often a reflection of our deepest desires, fears, and even subconscious beliefs. My name is Marne and I'm dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve positive internal change, leading to a transformed external reality.
$1,501 - $5,000
As a dynamic trailblazer passionate about bold, innovative leaps and people-centric success, I have earned the U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, the U.S. Presidential Gold Medal, the 2023 Inspirational Man of the Year, and a nomination for Forbes 30 Under 30 in social impact. The City of Houston, Texas, has honored me with a proclamation naming a day after me, and I have received commendations from the Commissioner of Harris County and the Governor of Texas. As a published author and leader of an award-winning foundation, I inspire and equip the next generation to rise above adversity, having dedicated over 4,000 hours to boosting literacy through community, creativity, and collaboration. I AM NOT A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. That's the label the world has given me, but it's not who I am. I don't just motivate; I inspire. I don't aim for short-term hype; I aim for lasting impact. Everyone is tired of short-lived motivation that fades as quickly as it comes. That's why, as an inspirational speaker, I offer a different approach. While motivational speaking can ignite temporary enthusiasm, it often lacks the depth needed for lasting change. My speeches go beyond mere motivation, aiming to inspire profound shifts in perspective and belief. I believe that true change comes from within, and my goal is to inspire meaningful and sustainable purpose and vision in my audience. My work has touched over 81,000 lives through community initiatives, speaking engagements, and a mentorship program that empowers young aviation enthusiasts. While I am proud of these accomplishments, the true measure of my success lies in the lives I've impacted and the souls I've inspired.
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Koda August and Kaitlin Snyder challenged me 5 months ago to get active on social media and start sharing my story to create a personal brand. Last month I had four speaking engagements and landed two keynote speaking engagements for later this year. Why do I stand by my message of "use adversity as motivation?" Adversity: ● Father was an addict who I loved ● Parents divorced at age 4 ● Lost great friend on the basketball court at age 15 ● Lost father at 17 ● Diagnosed with Brain tumor at 21 ● Diagnosed with hashtag#vonhippellindau at 23 ● Diagnosed with RCC right side (Kidney Cancer)at 27 ● Treatment in 2013 (partial nephrectomy of right kidney) ● Diagnosed with RCC left side (Kidney Cancer) at 30 ● Treatment in 2015 (partial nephrectomy of left kidney) ● Diagnosed with various pancreatic tumors 2016 ● Diagnosed with several spinal tumors 2017 ● Diagnosed with two more brain tumors 2021 Motivation: ● 4 Kids and a beautiful wife ● Raised by Single Mom who was a rockstar ● Unbelievable friends and mentors ● Scored 1,000 points in high school basketball ● PIAA State Finalist in Long Jump ● Division 1 track scholarship to Monmouth ● Transferred to Susquehanna University ● Two Time team Defensive Player of the year ● Two Time team captain ● Corporate Job at AT&T ● Top 5 performing sales rep in the country for most of my career ● Started The Gilroy Group in 2016 (Group Health and Medicare) ● Started Lauer Media Company 2018 ● Started life changing chemo drug 2022 (thank you science and doctors) ● Started Lauer Power Podcast 2023 ● Launched game changer Sales as a service in 2023 I have never allowed my adversity to define me. I will never be a victim. I will always use my adversity to be grateful and motivated to seize the day. Carpe Diem!
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Bruno Amezcua's path into film and visual arts was profoundly influenced by his grandfather, a notable film editor whose career spanned from the 1950s to the 1970s. Growing up with such a significant mentor deeply ingrained a love of storytelling in Bruno, which has fueled his diverse and impactful career spanning over 15 years in the industry. Currently, Bruno is acclaimed for his work on major cinematic projects like "Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3" (2023), "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" (2011), "Next Gen" (2018), and "Maya and the Three" (2021). As a Hispanic-Canadian animator and camera unit director, he excels in CG camera techniques, film photography, staging, storyboarding, and classical illustration, significantly contributing to the narrative depth in film and television productions. At the heart of his professional practice is a thorough previsualization and visual storytelling process, vital in assisting filmmakers to weave compelling narratives. Bruno flourishes in collaborative settings, helping to bring to life the visions of other filmmakers while also pursuing his artistic projects, fueled by his lifelong passion for drawing and crafting stories. Bruno's educational background is impressive and extensive. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico City. He furthered his artistic skills at the Museo Gregorio Prieto in Ciudad Real, Spain, an institution celebrated for its extensive collection, including pieces by notable artists such as Picasso. He completed his education at Centennial College of Fine Arts and Technology in Ontario, Canada, graduating with honors in 2008. During his academic career, he was awarded a scholarship for outstanding international students and received the highest academic honors in his faculty. This solid educational foundation, combined with his early artistic influences, has shaped Bruno into a leading visual arts and storytelling professional. His career has involved collaborations with esteemed studios and directors across well-known brands like Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and Amazon, enhancing his standing within the industry. Bruno has earned multiple accolades, including three awards at the 2017 Daytime Emmy Awards for his animation, layout, and lighting/compositing work in "Lost in OZ: Extended Adventure." His resume includes roles such as Second Unit Director of Camera/Previsualization for Netflix's "Next Gen" and Layout Supervisor at Tangent Animation, impacting projects like "Disney Planes – Air Spectacular" and "Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade." Bruno Amezcua is enhancing his career as a senior premier artist at The Third Floor studio in Los Angeles and as a premier supervisor at a startup video game studio in Toronto. Besides his professional endeavors, Bruno develops his intellectual properties, writes screenplays, and designs characters through intensive storyboarding and cinematic editing.
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As a seasoned entrepreneur, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and recognized expert on prosilience—your ability to thrive from stress or trauma. Superior to resilience and merely returning to a normal ordinary state, prosilience learns, improves, adapts, and develops vigorously to a superior state of well-being or pre-crisis functioning relatively quickly. With over two decades of experience in the emergency department and as a memory care advisor, I equip executives and organizations with practical tools utilizing the applied neuroscience of prosilience to overcome fear, clarify purpose, and lead fulfilling lives of integrity. My audiences gain improved mental health, superior stress management skills, heightened self-awareness, and enhanced decision-making abilities. As the Founder and CEO of Over51.com and operator of the Legacy Entrepreneur Academy, and its companion, Legacy Entrepreneur weekly newsletter—I am dedicated to empowering individuals over 51 to achieve financial independence and personal freedom. Our mission is to be the leading provider of transformative technology, education, and services that enable people over 51 to live their best and most productive lives.
$5,001 - $10,000
Greetings! Candice is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. She holds a dual license in California (#53361) and Oregon (#T1111). Candice provides premium mental health speaking for organizations in the Silicon Valley and beyond. Over the past 20 years, she has studied and worked in the field of psychology; 15 years practicing psychotherapy. She has been a proficient speaker since her high school days as captain of the speech and debate team earning dozens of awards including a Bank of America Achievement Award. Due to her years in the field, she considers herself a generalist. Candice has spoken on a wide range of mental health topics. If you don't see a topic here that you are looking for, please ask. She curates talks, based on request. +Mental Health Awareness for Leaders +Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace + Understanding Anxiety & Depression +The Intersection on Faith & Mental Health +Conflict Resolution +Addressing Trauma +Healthy Dating +Addressing Adolescent Mental Health (& other parent education) A short list of some of the organizations she has spoken for include: +Rotary eClub of Silicon Valley +National Charity League +Children's Health Council +Menlo Atherton High School, +Highland Christian School +Stanford Grad InterVarsity +MOMco San Carlos & Peninsula Chapter +Menlo Church Candice is also an adjunct faculty member in the Behavioral Health Department at San Jose City College and the host of a relationship podcast, Dateology. "Counseling and teaching in the space of inner healing is an honor that I hold with deep regard. Please reach out if you are interested in having me speak at your organization or company on topics related to mental wellness." -Candice
$251 - $1,500
Rogier is an entrepreneur who practically applies new AI technology in the fashion industry. Under his leadership, Resleeve, the world's fastest-growing AI-driven fashion design tool, has raised €3 million in seed funding and attracted 140,000 designers within just six months, working with major names like Adidas, H&M, and Zara. Rogier not only talks about innovation, he is actively executing it. He has proven his ability to turn vision into tangible results, making him both an inspiring speaker and an effective leader. Rogier began his IT career at Experis Manpower as an IT consultant, having already achieved success with ventures in fashion and music. After Experis Manpower, he started a B2B SaaS company that connected food suppliers directly with consumers, which resulted in a successful exit after two years. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, he founded the first B2B mobile COVID testing service in the Netherlands, a groundbreaking initiative that helped companies operate safely and efficiently. This venture also became a great success. As early as 2019, Rogier began working on projects involving Generative Artificial Intelligence, the technology behind ChatGPT, well before the current AI hype. Ultimately, he combined his expertise from various domains to launch Resleeve. Resleeve quickly established itself as a market leader thanks to the unique application of generative AI in fashion design and marketing. The tool enables users to design and promote fashion products in an innovative and efficient manner, resulting in significant time and cost savings for companies. With his deep knowledge of artificial intelligence, Rogier helps companies create new products and optimize existing processes. His expertise encompasses strategic planning, product development, and go-to-market strategies. This combination of technical expertise, accessible communication, and business acumen makes him an inspiring and influential speaker. His lectures are aimed at inspiring managers, entrepreneurs, and employees to leverage technology in innovative ways. By highlighting new perspectives with the help of technology, he helps others intrinsically think of new business opportunities. Through practical examples and deep insights, he knows how to engage and motivate his audience to take action. Rogier has completed studies in economics and software engineering and continuously keeps himself updated on the latest developments in AI. Besides his professional activities, he is passionate about sports and enjoys running, mountain biking, (kick)boxing, and MMA.
$5,001 - $10,000
What is your plan to prevent your attendees from being bored at your next event? How are you planning to bond your attendees who haven’t been in touch with other attendees? How are you planning to get rid of that distance? Multi-award-winning mentalist, Jesse Dameron, creates highly interactive experiences. He combines intuition, dry comedy, audience engagement, misdirection, and personality reading. It touches people with mystery, laughter, suspense, and wonder. Apart from mentalism, Jesse streamlined the stage delivery in other ways. For example, he completed acting classes at Steel River Playhouse. He was also a member of three speaking associations at once, yet still gave guest speeches to other speaker groups at the same time. When Jesse started entertaining people, he did not anticipate the massive influx of booking requests that emerged. Today, nearly all his bookings come from past clients, attendees who see him at events, and referrals. Multiple television appearances, including being featured on FOX News, also attracted the attention of organizations that hired him. Jesse’s mindset is not just for the audience to clap, but to gasp from intense, mind-blowing experiences that get 100% audience participation. The audience ends the experience more connected with one another. Your attendees will talk about it for years after the event! Clients include Johnson & Johnson, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, JLL, UGI Corporation, HNL Lab Medicine, Henkel Corporation, Janney Montgomery Scott, First Trust Portfolios, Iron Mountain, Flagship Financial, Flowserve Corporation, Radisson Hotel, Costco, Luxottica Group, Majestic Theater, Renaissance Hotel, ReEvent, Guerbet, Chron’s & Colitis Foundation, Azura Vascular Care, Cobham, RE/MAX, Genesis Healthcare, Montgomery Management Corporation, Warner Finance, Historic State Theatre of Boyertown, Diehl Insurance Agency, Robertson Insurance Group, Eureka Lighting, PolyGel, RentPath, Delaware Park Casino, and many more! Examples of optimal corporate events include award ceremonies, client appreciation events, and sales meetings. Examples of optimal association events include conferences, summits, club member-guest initiations, and team building retreats. Examples of optimal nonprofit events include galas, auctions, and donor recognition events.
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Timothy Beachley founded Beachley Medical Office Solutions, a comprehensive supplier for healthcare facilities, offering everything from medical uniforms to office furniture and customized marketing materials. His leadership has effectively expanded the company's capabilities, enabling it to serve an increasingly diverse clientele while improving the efficiency of its delivery processes. He initiated the company in 1991 after identifying a persistent need for readily available medical office supplies. He recognized that many medical practices suffered from limited storage space, so he developed a business model focusing on quick delivery services. This strategic approach helped the company evolve from a small office with three employees to a substantial operation with over 20 staff members, now serving customers nationwide from its White Marsh, MD headquarters. The success of his business largely hinges on the exceptional customer service and the expertise of its dedicated account managers. To better serve small medical practices, he broadened the company's product range to include custom-printed business materials essential for daily operations and help establish a strong brand identity. This includes everything from HIPAA-compliant forms to promotional brochures and business cards. He launched a custom apparel website in response to the increasing demand for personalized medical apparel. This platform allows clients to manage their uniform needs efficiently and offers a variety of customization options, such as embroidery and screen printing, which help enhance the professional image of healthcare staff. He also addressed the specific furniture needs of medical offices by forming strategic partnerships with leading office and medical furniture distributors. This allowed him to offer a wide selection of high-quality, cost-effective furnishings that meet the unique requirements of healthcare environments. Moreover, leveraging his marketing skills, he expanded the company's range of promotional products. These products are tailored to enhance brand visibility and customer growth, featuring everything from custom office supplies to lifestyle products branded for medical practices. In conclusion, Timothy Beachley's vision for Beachley Medical Office Solutions has transformed it into a vital resource for healthcare providers, offering targeted solutions that streamline operations and enhance branding efforts. His dedication to quality service and innovative supply solutions continues to drive the company's success and expansion in the healthcare industry.
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As a charisma coach, I have the privilege of helping those in need of confidence, social skills, and more. I started with panels at local anime conventions. I slowly built up to one on one coaching, and eventually to giving lectures and workshops to help everyone from the lonely NEET, to the ambitious salesman, and more.
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