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Across the globe, companies within the financial services industry are challenged regularly — from adapting to new regulations to achieving the vision of their leading executives. Inspire and entertain your event or meeting guests by booking an experienced and charismatic corporate event speaker.Let us know if you are interested in one of our speakers for your event.
Stanley McChrystal
Former Commander of US and International Forces in Afghanistan, Best-Selling...
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Stanley McChrystal
General Stanley McChrystal is a four-star general, the former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, and the former leader of Joint Special Operations Command, which oversees the most sensitive counter-terrorism units. He is widely praised for revolutionizing warfare by fusing intelligence and operations and is credited with the capture of Saddam Hussein and the location and killing al-Qaeda’s leader in Iraq. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates called McChrystal “one of America’s greatest warriors.” McChrystal addresses leadership, teambuilding, and geopolitics.
Sarah Robb O'Hagan
CEO of Flywheel Sports & Fmr. President of Nike, Gatorade, & Equinox
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Sarah Robb O'Hagan
Executive, activist, and entrepreneur, Sarah Robb O’Hagan is described by the media as everything from “Superwoman undercover” to the “Queen of the Jocks” to the ultimate example of where fierce business woman, mother, and fitness fanatic combine. Named among Forbes “Most Powerful Women in Sports” and recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business,” Sarah's career includes leadership roles at some of the world’s most iconic brands. She is the former CEO of Flywheel Sports, former President of Gatorade, former Director at Nike, and an internationally recognized re-inventor of brands. She is the founder of Extreme Living, a consultancy focused on bringing the best out of individuals and organizations.
Mika Brzezinski & Joe Scarborough
Hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe
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Mika Brzezinski & Joe Scarborough
Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough are morning television’s hottest duo and the co-hosts of Morning Joe, one of the most popular and influential shows on politics. Every member of the political ecosystem watches this show. An entertaining pair, Brzezinski and Scarborough are as popular on stage as they are on TV. Their take on politics and current events is a mix of both the hard-hitting and irreverent, and they’ve been praised for their off-the-cuff commentary. TIME called Morning Joe “revolutionary,” and the New York Times repeatedly ranks it as a top news show.
Erik Weihenmayer
World-Class Blind Adventurer
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Erik Weihenmayer
Erik Weihenmayer is a world-class adventurer, the first blind man to summit Mount Everest, and one of only 150 mountaineers to climb the Seven Summits. His latest and most demanding adventure is kayaking the 277 miles of the Grand Canyon. One of the most exciting and well-known athletes in the world, he never let his lack of vision interfere with his quality of life. Weihenmayer’s feats have earned him incredible press coverage and dozens of awards. He is also the author of two books and addresses leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, motivation, and inspiration.
Dana Perino
Former White House Press Secretary, Fox News Host, Political Commentator, &...
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Dana Perino
Dana Perino was the White House’s first female Republican press secretary and one of the most widely-respected members of President George W. Bush’s senior cabinet. She is currently a popular political commentator and a co-host—and the breakout star—of Fox’s The Five, a ratings phenomenon and the top show in the timeslot. She is also the host of Fox's The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino. Her commentary is also regularly found in major publications. Perino analyzes politics, the upcoming election, and current events in the same energetic style that has made her so popular on TV. Small in stature but big on personality, she consistently gets rave reviews.
Robert O'Neill
Former SEAL Team Six Leader, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, & New...
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Robert O'Neill
Rob O’Neill is one of the most highly-decorated combat veterans of our time. He was a team leader and operator with the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (SEAL Team Six). He has held combat leadership roles in more than 400 missions, but with most of his career shrouded in a classified cloak, O’Neill served his remarkable career in the shadows. Through incredible stories drawn from lessons learned during some of the country’s most headline-stealing conflicts, he shows audiences how to approach strategic planning when mission failure is not an option.
Hakeem Oluseyi
Astrophysicist, Space Science Education Lead for NASA, & Inspirational...
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Hakeem Oluseyi
Dr. Hakeem Olyuseyi, author of a highly-anticipated upcoming memoir The Stars in My Soul: My Unlikely Journey through Space and Time, is an internationally-recognized astrophysicist, science TV personality, and global education advocate who has had a long, distinguished career in academia and scientific research. Currently, he is stationed at NASA Headquarters, where he serves as an Astrophysicist and Space Science Education Lead for NASA's Science Mission Directorate. A former TED fellow, Dr. Oluseyi holds three degrees, eight U.S. patents, four E.U. patents, and co-hosts several shows on Science Channel and Discovery International, including Outrageous Acts of Science, How the Universe Works, Space's Deepest Secrets, Strange Evidence, You Have Been Warned, and Strip the Cosmos. Dr. Oluseyi’s success is even more impressive given his incredible personal background and story. Motivating audiences globally with his message of persevering past naysayers, self-doubt, and seemingly immovable obstacles, he is exclusively represented by Leading Authorities.
Kate Darling
Social Robotics Expert & MIT Media Lab Research Specialist
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Kate Darling
A leading expert in robot ethics, Dr. Kate Darling is a research specialist at the MIT Media Lab, where she investigates social robotics and conducts experimental studies on human-robot interaction. Forever interested in how technology intersects with society, Kate has a background in law & economics and intellectual property, she explores the emotional connection between people and life-like machines, seeking to influence technology design and policy direction. Her writing and research anticipate difficult questions that lawmakers, engineers, and the wider public will need to address as human-robot relationships evolve in the coming decades. Dr. Darling’s work has been featured in international media, and she has authored multiple academic publications and contributed to industry publications from Vogue to Die Zeit to the BBC, and in 2017, the American Bar Association honored her legal work with the Mark T. Banner Award in Intellectual Property.
James Clapper
Former Director of National Intelligence
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James Clapper
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is one of the finest intelligence minds of the 21st century. In the midst of shifting national security policies and varying threats to American interests at home and abroad, Clapper illuminates a broad array of intelligence-related issues.
Learn From Top Corporate Speakers
Our corporate event speakers include name-draw Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Fortune 500 companies and leaders of innovative startups that have shaken up industries and found mainstream success. With these experiences, it’s easy to see how they’ve become some of the best speakers for corporate events. Learn about their successes (and failures), hear their advice, and discuss the latest industry challenges.
Our corporate event speakers have spoken at many key meetings, including:
- Executive/Leadership Meetings
- Board of Director Meetings
- Investor Meetings
Bringing one of our top corporate speakers into the fold is more than a learning experience for your company’s decision-makers — it’s also the first step in changing those industry challenges into opportunities.