Tara Mohr offers deep insight into how our fears and inner critic operate--and how to optimally respond.

You'll Learn:

1. The key drivers behind fear and self-doubt
2. A handy Hebrew distinction for thinking about fear
3. How to consult your inner critic--and inner mentor--wisely

About Tara:

Tara Mohr is an expert on leadership and well-being. She helps people play bigger in sharing their voices and bringing forward their ideas in work and in life. Tara is the author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead, named a best book of the year by Apple’s iBooks and now in paperback. In the book, she shares her pioneering model for making the journey from playing small–being held back by fear and self-doubt–to playing big, taking bold action to pursue what you see as your callings.

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Fellow podcaster Jeff Sanders discusses what really makes up your time, how to avoid burning out while remaining productive, and how to prioritize tasks without sacrificing your goals.

You'll Learn:

1. What a trip to the ER taught Jeff about the need for taking legit breaks
2. How to unplug optimally
3. Steps to define your top priorities

About Jeff:

Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, author of The Free-Time Formula, The 5 AM Miracle, and founder of The Rockin' Productivity Academy. Jeff is also the host of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, which has ranked #1 in iTunes in the Self-Help and Business categories, been nominated for 5 Podcast Awards, and exceeded 5 million downloads. He is a plant-based marathon runner and personal development junkie. Every week you can find Jeff writing and speaking at JeffSanders.com.

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Peter Shankman walks through his unique take on productivity and lessons learned from ADHD that anyone can apply.

You'll Learn:

1. 4 simple rules to be more productive
2. Tricks to eliminate distraction
3. Why you should always ask for a deadline

About Peter:

Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a dose of adventure, and make it work to your advantage. An author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker, this “worldwide connector” is recognized worldwide for radically new ways of thinking about customer service, social media, PR, marketing, advertising, and ADHD. He founded Help A Reporter Out, ShankMinds: Breakthrough, Geek Factory, and more.

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Ron Carucci shares his groundbreaking research on the patterns of successful--unsuccessful--rises to greater organizational power.

You'll Learn:

1. How resumes and interviews routinely mislead
2. How to minimize alienation
3. The four patterns of successful leaders

About Ron:

Ron is a seasoned consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with CEOs and senior executives of organizations ranging from Fortune 50s to start-ups in pursuit of transformational change. His consulting has taken him to more than 20 different countries on four continents. He has consulted to some of the world’s most influential CEOs and executives on issues ranging from strategy to organization to leadership. He has worked extensively in the health sciences, biotech, and healthcare provider sectors and in the technology, consumer products, and retail food and beverage industries.

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Scott Gerber discusses the “superconnector” approach to build meaningful human relationships and go beyond networking.

You'll Learn:

1. How to become a conversational Sherlock Holmes
2. Questions that spark great conversations
3. How to introduce yourself with impact

About Scott:

Scott Gerber is Founder and CEO of CommunityCo and founder of YEC and Forbes Councils. He is an industry leader in building and managing personalized, invitation-only communities for world-class executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. Scott is an expert on youth entrepreneurship, community building, youth unemployment in America, recent college grad unemployment and small business.

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Kellogg professor Carter Cast provides his research on career derailment--and how to prevent it!

You'll Learn:

1. Two questions to ask yourself to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses
2. Frequently-occurring risk factors to watch out for
3. The two critical things that put you in the 98 percentile of your company

About Carter:

Carter Cast is a clinical professor at the Kellogg School of Management. Previously he’s played a pivotal role in building numerous iconic consumer brands including Tostitos Scoops and The Sims. He served as CEO of Walmart.com, growing it to the third largest online retailer in the world. Carter is also a venture partner for Pritzker Group Venture Capital, where he assesses potential investments and advises portfolio companies.

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PowerPoint gurus Heather and Alan Ackmann share perspectives on how to take full advantage of PowerPoint for more impactful presentations.

You'll Learn:

1. When, why and how you should PowerPoint – and when you shouldn’t
2. The three fundamental factors to consider when designing your slides
3. When to use emotionally-driven graphics

About Heather and Alan:

Alan Ackmann is the professional writing  for business coordinator in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse department at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. His teaching specialties include professional and technical writing and the rhetoric of slideware and presentations. He has led professional development seminars for teachers on the local, state, and national level. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, as well as jogging, reading, and singing (though not always in that order).

Heather Ackmann is an author, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Microsoft MVP. Since 2006, she has designed, authored, and narrated over 300 hours of video-based training for a variety of public and private entities. In 2016, she cofounded AHA Learning Solutions to provide high-quality learning materials to educational institutions and businesses nationally. She is an active member of the presentation community and a proud member of the Presentation Guild. You may find her sharing advice and Microsoft Office news on Twitter: @heatherackmann.

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Dean Lindsay shows how to achieve “PHAT” (Pretty, Hot And Tempting) goals by committing to them, strengthening reasons, and building true conviction.

You'll Learn:

1. Why it’s better to have real commitment rather than a good plan
2. What it mean to be truly convicted of a goal’s value
3. Dean’s six P’s of Progress

About Dean:

Dean Lindsay is hailed as an ‘Outstanding Thought Leader on Building Priceless Business Relationships’ by Sales and Marketing Executives International as well as a ‘Sales-and-Networking Guru’ by the Dallas Business Journal. His books, How to Achieve Big PHAT Goals, THE PROGRESS CHALLENGE: Working & Winning in a World of Change, and CRACKING THE NETWORKING CODE: 4 Steps to Priceless Business Relationships have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, Spanish and Greek.

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Adrian Gostick talks about what the best teams today are doing differently.

You'll Learn:

1. The differing forces that motivate each generation
2. How to encourage your leaders to initiate regular career discussions
3. The best ways to disagree without causing offense

About Adrian:

Adrian Gostick is a global workplace expert and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, teamwork, and engagement. He is founder of the training company The Culture Works and author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers All In and The Carrot Principle. His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold 1.5 million copies around the world.

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Broadcaster Ken Coleman guides us in discovering what we’re created to do… and how to see that dream become a reality.

You'll Learn:

1. The litmus test for your passion
2. The “nuclear option” for dealing with a difficult teammate or boss
3. What to do when you’re burnt out at work but can’t leave just yet

About Ken:

Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and EntreLeadership Podcast, and author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. Ken is an acclaimed interviewer and broadcaster who equips, encourages and entertains listeners through thought-provoking interviews, helping them grow their businesses, pursue their passions, and move toward a fulfilled purpose. You can follow him on Twitter at @KenColeman, on Instagram at @KenWColeman, and online at kencolemanshow.com or facebook.com/KenColemanHost.

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Turi McKinley talks intuitive design thinking as an alternative approach to problem solving.

You'll Learn:

1. The importance of human empathy in problem solving
2. Three keys to apply the design thinking process in your organization
3. Pro-tips for getting brilliant ideas flowing when you collaborate

About Turi:

Turi McKinley is the Executive Director of Org Activation at frog design.

Turi’s 15+ years in design encompasses design research, interaction and service design, and currently focuses on driving change within innovative teams and organizations. Turi leads frog’s capability building and process design practice across frog’s global studios, and with frog’s clients.  With clients, she had led transformation efforts for GE as they developed a user centered software capability; for health insurance companies seeking to develop new customer relationships; and CPG firms developing ways of working faster and more iteratively.

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