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Sarah Feldscher, founder of Virtual Desk, launched her business & blog with the idea that Virtual Desk would help business owners succeed. Many entrepreneurs today face projects that are incredibly time consuming. This can lead to burnout and a lack of time to generate new revenue streams and complete research needed to grow your organization. Our goal is to be here when and how you need us to. It’s that simple.
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As long as she can remember, Nauje Change had a passion for occasions where creative and analytical thinking meet. Her love of left and right brain thinking eventually led her to a career that was the perfect pairing of both… advertising. Through her strategic yet imaginative thinking, Nauje played a role in a number of wins for major brands like Coca-Cola, Pantene, COVERGIRL and Olay. When Nauje realized that the beauty resource she was looking for did not, exist her love for creative and analytical thinking led her on another journey…entrepreneurship. Tapping into her passion for artistic expression through beauty and professional experience, she started to create a platform where Black women could shop Black-owned beauty brands. In 2018, she launched Beaudentity, a beauty resource that highlights Black-owned beauty brands with hair care, nails care, skincare and makeup products formulated with Black women in mind. Beaudentity's inclusive approach to beauty includes tutorials and swatches that show how featured products work across a range of skin tones and curl patterns. Her mission is to make it easier for women of color to support and discover Black-owned beauty businesses.
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The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is here, it's upon us the 21st century generation. A revolution wherein old ways of organizing have reached their wits-end simply because of the fast-paced, agile, transformation-driven global village the world has evolved into. Companies that have been bureaucratic for decades are colliding with an era that places a demand on innovative, vibrant and structurally open networks that create an organizational culture that inspires teams to develop soft skills like: time management, leaders confidence, team motivation, people management and capacity building through which they share, test and implement new strategic ideas and concepts. The aim of this culture is characterized by increased efficiency, growth, advancement and high levels of productivity while organizations produce bottom-line results for staying on top of their industries. Those with tech phobias they see a terrifying era, while those with a futuristic perspective see it as an exhilarating moment for humanity to reach new frontiers. Therefore selecting a top notch and relevant keynote speaker for your scheduled event is a significant number one-step decision you must make. A speaker with transforming strategies and a renewed mindset for your audience which they need, not only for productive organizational operations but also for living effective and purpose driven lives outside the corporate world. Transformation speaker, coach, author and CEO Dr. Daniel Ximba is here to help you and your team maximize organizational efficiency and effective leadership through time management, leadership confidence, team motivation, people management & productivity, business and executive strategy development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, review and revision for your company to turn its market favourable towards your products and services. His ability to enhance your organization and team's speculated capacity is realized by his continuous research methodology of your company that has helped him take advantage of the little details that so many overlook which have proven to hold the solutions to most of the organizations he has worked with. Speaker Dr. Daniel will get your audience exhilarated by his insight to bring to life those tiny little aspects of leadership transformation lying dormant on plain sight, while connecting them to the bigger picture for practical application and easy to use tools by everyone in management to the overall benefit of the organization and employees on the ground floor.
$5,001 - $10,000
In 2016 I was shot during an attempted home invasion. Not only did I nearly lose my life but after waking up from a 5 week coma I discovered that the bullet caused a spinal cord injury which left me paralysed from the waist down... I made a choice to fight all I could and to make the most out of the life that had nearly been taken from me despite being in a wheelchair. I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life. Now I share my story and what I have learnt with others to help them work through any adversity that they may face. I speak on topics focussing on : • Overcoming Adversity • The benefits and process of Adaption • The need For Disability Integration I have been through having half my body ignore me, having to learn to live in a wheelchair, be treated differently now that I am disabled and come to terms with the fact that if I do walk again I would have to give up the great parking spots! In the end the person that decides whether you have a good life is no one other than yourself...
$1,501 - $5,000
I am an international speaker and facilitator dedicated to helping Leaders create a focused, adaptive organizational culture. For the last two decades I have been fascinated with how two seemingly identical companies can achieve such dramatically different results. I have worked in 11 different countries, helping Leaders to differentiate their business in a commoditized world. I am the founder of Leadershift, an organization focused on Leadership and Organizational culture. My new book, “Cult-like culture” will be released in the first quarter of 2021. The book is a fascinating look at how the world’s best organizations intentionally create an organizational culture that keeps them vital, relevant and innovative in a world where yesterday’s successes mean next to nothing. I am a Past President of the Cape Town chapter of The Professional Speakers association of Southern Africa. I have worked extensively in Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia and South Africa. Some of the organizations I have worked with include BMW, Renault, Nissan, Madison Life, NICO Life, Santam, Sanlam, NICO asset managers, NICO Pensions, NICO Technologies, DUT, EcoBank, Standard Bank, United Bank of Africa, Liquid Telecom, Network configurations, Mass discounters, ZESCO and TSOGO Sun amongst others.
$1,501 - $5,000
When you insist on 'owning' your industry, there is no alternative: International speaker and business author Douglas Kruger CSP helps you to build your brand, to out-pace your competitors through innovation, and to position yourself as an industry leader. Douglas is the author of 6 business books, including the highly acclaimed 'Own Your Industry - How to Position Yourself as an Expert,' with Penguin Random House. A multiple award-winning speaker, his clients include senior management at companies like MultiChoice, BMW, Liberty and HP. In 2015, Liberty and MultiChoice booked him for their multi-city roadshows. Douglas’s results were so exceptional that in 2016, both organisations insisted on using him again. In 2016, in honour of excellence in his craft, Douglas was inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame by his chapter of the Professional Speakers Association. In 2018, he was granted the acclaimed ‘Certified Speaking Professional’ designation by the National Speakers Association in America, the highest earned award granted by this international body, and held by only 12 per cent of speakers globally. What does he do differently? Douglas dismantles the self-imposed rules that can hamstring aspiring companies and shows you how to develop talent. He guides you away from the cultural norms that can kill innovation, and he is a committed crusader against victimhood-mentality. Douglas’s thought-leadership ideas have been featured repeatedly on CNBC Africa and he has been published in Forbes and Entrepreneur magazines. His newest book, ‘They’re Your Rules - Break Them!’ looks at how behemoth organisations can become more agile. When you need industry-leading ideas, backed by research and packaged with humour and charm, call on leading professional speaker Douglas Kruger CSP. His aim is to bring life to your event and prosperity to your brand. Douglas is the author of 6 business books, including the highly acclaimed ‘Own Your Industry – How to Position Yourself as an Expert,’ with Penguin Random House. A multiple award-winning speaker, his clients include senior management at companies like MultiChoice, BMW, Liberty and HP. In 2015, Liberty and MultiChoice booked him for their multi-city roadshows. Douglas’s results were so exceptional that in 2016, both organisations insisted on using him again. What would it take to place your brand at the pinnacle of an industry? International speaker and business author Douglas Kruger answers that question for your leadership team. He helps you to build your brand, out-pace your competitors through disruptive innovation, and position yourself as an industry leader. Every keynote is designed to meet specific criteria: Solve a business problem, increase your revenue, and thoroughly entertain your people. Expect a thought-provoking mix of high-impact principles, memorable stories and humour that drives home important ideas. Aside from being a business author, Douglas Kruger CSP is a 5 x winner of the SA Champ
$1,501 - $5,000
Kimberly Corban grew up in Greeley, Colorado and still has the pleasure of calling the Rocky Mountain state home. In May of 2006, Kimberly’s life was irrevocably changed when a stranger broke into her college-area apartment, held her there for two hours, and raped her. She immediately reported the crime to authorities and served as the key witness in her attacker’s trial, successfully garnering a sexual assault conviction. Following the jury’s guilty verdict, Kimberly made the brave decision to release her name to the media with the goal of saving even just one victim, providing them the courage to come forward as well. Over the past several years, this has proven to be a rewarding yet tireless effort to educate the public on sexual assault and the impacts these crimes have on so many survivors. She has presented to numerous advocate groups, high schools and colleges, justice professionals, and various government agencies internationally on sexual assaults, using her case as an illustration for how the criminal justice system should work. As a criminal justice graduate student at the University of Northern Colorado, Kimberly got involved in changing policies and impacting legislature on a state level. What started as a testimony in front of her own elected officials exploded into a national conversation on victimization and self-defense. She worked for many years as a victim’s advocate with the local police department and later with the 19th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. In 2016, Kimberly questioned President Obama during a live telecast of Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN. Her unwavering voice for victims of violent crimes captured the nation’s attention and provided a fresh take on the realities of sexual violence, trauma, and recovery. Kimberly has been featured on many major news networks including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, HLN, and OANN. She often lends her voice to multiple syndicated radio programs and print media to include The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Elle Magazine, MSN.com, the New York Times, and countless other online publications. Today, she has followed her passion and tours the country speaking to campuses and organizations about sexual assault education and victim advocacy. Her recent TED Talk “How My Sexual Assault Was Hijacked by Politicians and Lobbies” has received high praise and sparked both timely and timeless conversations about survivors of abuse. A mother to four young children, Kimberly stays plenty active and has no shame in singing Disney songs at full volume with her kids. Her husband Michael is as fiercely supportive as he is quick to roll his eyes at her “punny” sense of humor. Kimberly hates running yet does it anyway, loves all things that have to do with llamas, is a serious movie quoting buff, and is not very sarcastic.
$1,501 - $5,000
Ryan Buckley is the Vice President for the Lakeland Magic, the Orlando Magic development team. He is originally from Long Island, NY, but left the cold in 2011 for the warmth of Lakeland, FL, where he attended college at Florida Southern College. Four years later, he received his bachelor’s degree in communications from Florida Southern College and received his MBA from the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise at Florida Southern College in 2016. Prior to joining the Lakeland Magic, Ryan worked as a Sports and Special Events Coordinator for Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing from 2015-2017 and a short stint with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2015. Currently, Ryan serves on the Board of American Red Cross, is a committee member of Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center, is an Alumni Advisor for Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and is an adjunct professor at Florida Southern College.
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As co-founder and CEO of Blend Commerce, I've been part of the Shopify Eco-System for over 4 years. As a seasoned digital marketer and former management consultant, I've worked with some of the fastest-growing brands. I feel that I bring passion, belief, and accessible data to all of my presentations, and relish speaking opportunities that allow me to engage with an e-commerce focused audience.
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Dr. Dan Guerra is a clinical psychologist with 25+ years experience treating individuals and groups and an executive coach with a private practice in New York City. He has traveled in the USA and abroad giving talks on topics including leadership development, stress management in the workplace, evidence-based relaxation strategies, social-emotional learning and the role of body-mind-brain learning in healing trauma. He has co-authored the book: From Stressed to Centered: A Practical Guide to a Happier and Healthier You. Dr. Guerra studies and implements recent findings in neuroscience to support and enhance his personal and professional experiences in the areas of eastern wisdom and the healing arts to deliver a psychology of health and wellness to his patients and clients. He is also an avid, world adventure traveler who has been fortunate enough to visit over 40 countries and to hike many mountain ranges across the globe.
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Scott McDermott built the 15,000 square foot Best Body Fitness in 2002 after getting fit and finding his passion in life following a 13 year career in Architecture that had him overweight, sick and stressed. Since getting back in shape, Scott has enjoyed an amazing journey. After deciding to try out the Sylvan Lake Half Ironman Triathlon, he qualified for Ironman Canada and within a few years, was representing Canada at the World Championships in Holland and Australia as well as racing all over Canada and the USA. In 2011 Scott decided to attempt a triathlon 2.5 times longer than Ironman, called Ultraman. At the Canadian Ultraman Championships, he crossed the line in 6th place overall. He has since completed the Ultraman World Championships 21st overall in 2013, ridden a bike 400 kms in one day for Cancer research, rode a mountain bike 700kms to Montana along the great divide, and completed every Spartan Distance including an Ultra Beast (a full marathon on a ski hill full of obstacles). In November 2015 Scott was racing at the Ultraman World Championships again and crashed his bike at close to 70 kilometers per hour, breaking many bones including his skull, and it nearly cost him his life. He has made a remarkable full recovery and raced again 3 years later, November, 2018, placing 25th in the world. Scott is very active in Rotary, serving on 3 missions to deliver wheelchairs and has been President as well as Rotarian of the Year. Scott has been awarded Sylvan Lake’s Citizen of the Year twice and Business of the Year twice as well. He hosts the Annual Terry Fox Run, and has organized the the BBF Sprint Triathlon, Zombie Run, Father’s Day Run, and the Sylvan Lake Half Ironman, Amazing Race Sylvan Lake and more. Having shut down Best Body Fitness in March of 2020 forever, Scott is now focused on being a motivational speaker and working to get his documentary out on streaming to the world, as well as writing a book about the experience.
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Demario Baker is a native of Charlotte, NC and the Founder of Nspire-Us Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring and educating youth regarding public health awareness, healthier living, self-esteem and positive lifestyle choices through educational workshops and athletic programs. His passion for mentoring and motivational speaking developed at a young age when he began volunteering to speak with local youth groups, volunteering on county service boards and offering programs in his community. The programs and mentors who helped shape his childhood were so impactful, he made a commitment to pay it forward by creating and providing programs for individuals who are challenged by their uncertainty and lack of planning for their future.
$1,501 - $5,000