Event Speakers
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Jeff Corbett
Step into your superhero persona with The Power of Connection: Ignite Your Networking Superpowers, led by expert communicator and motivational speaker Jeff Corbett. With a proven track record of teaching professionals how to build authentic relationships, Jeff brings his signature energy to this engaging session designed to transform the way you connect. You’ll learn how to spark meaningful conversations, build trust quickly, and create opportunities through purposeful networking. Whether you're an introvert finding your footing or a seasoned pro looking to sharpen your skills, Jeff will show you how to activate your unique superpowers and turn every interaction into your next big win.
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Shawn Bergman
Get ready to sharpen your analytical superpowers in Activate Your Data X-Ray Vision: See Through the Noise, Solve with Precision with Dr. Shawn Bergman. As a leading expert in organizational science and data strategy, Shawn will guide you through an interactive experience that turns data from intimidating to empowering. You’ll explore hands-on techniques that reveal how analytics can cut through the clutter, spotlight solutions, and bring clarity to complex challenges. With humor, insight, and practical tools, Shawn helps you see data for what it really is—a vital tool that boosts decision-making speed, accuracy, and your ability to lead with confidence.
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Paul Carney
Join The Prompt League: 5 Heroic Ways to Team Up with AI and Save the Day with Paul Carney, a trailblazer in AI education and Human Resources. In this eye-opening session, Paul reveals why traditional AI training often misses the mark and how real transformation happens when teams learn to collaborate with AI like a trusted sidekick. Drawing on his Five Pillars of Human-AI Collaboration™, Paul will show you how to reduce tech-related anxiety, build smarter workflows, and foster trust between humans and machines. Walk away with practical strategies to unlock AI’s true potential and lead your team to victory.
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Toyinda Smith
Step into your cape and join Toyinda Smith for Incredible Leadership: Coaching Like a Superhero, a Pixar-inspired session that transforms HR professionals into coaching champions. With her deep expertise in helping leaders reduce attrition through powerful coaching strategies, Toyinda brings energy and insight to a workplace challenge that’s more important than ever. Through the lens of The Incredibles, you’ll learn how to stretch like Elastigirl, lead with strength like Mr. Incredible, and unlock the superpowers in your team. Get ready to build trust, spark self-discovery, and walk away with practical coaching tools that make your leadership truly heroic.
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Amy Wartham
Superheroes aren’t born with capes—they build their powers one choice at a time. In Cape Not Required: Everyday Acts of Establishing a Growth Mindset, Amy Wartham, a leader in corporate training and executive education, helps professionals break free from the myth that talent alone drives success. Drawing on the work of Carol Dweck, Amy shows how to cultivate a growth mindset through simple, powerful daily actions. This interactive session will equip you with the tools to build resilience, boost confidence, and unlock your full potential. Step into your everyday superpowers and learn how to create lasting change from the inside out.
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William T. Lewis
Boom! Bam! KaPow! Unlocking the Resilience Superpower Within HR Leaders is a high-impact session where Dr. William T. Lewis equips you to rise like the heroes you admire. Drawing from his deep expertise in leadership resilience, Dr. Lewis blends storytelling, superhero metaphors, and reflective exercises to help HR professionals tap into the power forged through real-life challenges. You may not have a cape or a serum, but you do have resilience—and it is mission critical. Discover your own KaPow Moment, identify what fuels your strength, and leave empowered to lead through adversity with confidence, clarity, and purpose.