Leadership (Behavioral)

Heather Hansen, former trial attorney, and seasoned business advisor, merges two decades of courtroom experience with her expertise in psychology and dispute resolution to empower global audiences. As a best-selling author and keynote speaker, she helps leaders and teams believe in their potential and persuasiveness, enhanced by her skills as a hypnotist to influence the subconscious. Heather has shared her insights at prestigious venues like Harvard Business School, Google, and Stanford MedX, and has appeared on platforms such as The Today Show and Dr. Oz. Currently, she anchors at the Law and Crime Network.

Meet Dr. Drew Fockler, the charismatic captain of the classroom and champion of change! As a University Professor specializing in HR and Leadership studies, Drew doesn't just teach; he ignites a revolution! With a magnetic personality and a knack for making complex concepts come alive, Drew empowers students to become tomorrow's trailblazers. But beyond the textbooks, Drew is a Change Champion extraordinaire, leading the charge for innovation and progress. Whether spearheading diversity initiatives or challenging traditional paradigms, Drew is at the forefront of reshaping the future of work. With passion as their compass and knowledge as their weapon, Dr. Drew Fockler is paving the way to a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow!

Vitale Buford Hardin, CEO of Vitale & Company, is a leading expert on perfectionism's impact on corporate culture and individual performance. She works with a wide range of organizations, helping leaders overcome perfectionism and cultivate authenticity, resilience, and effective communication. A pioneer of thought leadership, Vitale has led studies revealing that 85% of workplaces foster perfectionism, affecting 86% of leaders. Overcoming her own struggles with perfectionism and addiction, she became a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and iPEC-certified executive coach. With 15 years of corporate experience, she offers custom trainings, strategic advisory, and performance coaching to help her clients thrive. 

Sarah Bettman is the founder of Bettman Consulting Group. She blends organizational culture, leadership, and change principles to support meaningful change for her clients. Sarah’s style is deeply rooted in her values of integrity and authenticity. She brings forward her experiences with passion and humor that ignites engagement and creates traction where there none before. 

Ama Agyapong, also known as 'That Inclusion Lady,' is the CEO of Inclusion Enterprises. She is a Speaker, Master Facilitator, certified EEOC investigator, and talented senior-level consultant with 15 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources, strategic planning, program development, employee engagement, and culture change management experience. With an MBA in Global Management, she has implemented functional diversity and inclusion strategies in partnership with key stakeholders focused on improving the employee experience, leadership development, and profit margins. Ama works with global and domestic Fortune 500 companies, mid-size companies, non-profits, and universities. 

Ama is a DEI subject matter expert passionate about cultural competence, feedback, implicit bias, and workplace equity. She always says, “Either you change the workplace culture, or you become the culture you want to change; it's your choice.”

Doug Stuke, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is the founder of Transform Performance Partners, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to transforming human potential into performance through coaching, training, and HR strategy solutions. His mission is to develop the next generation of HR and business leaders, believing the world needs them now more than ever.

Doug's passion lies in integrating people and business strategies to drive mutual success. He draws from his extensive "scar tissue database" of experiences, accumulated over decades of challenging HR and Business leadership roles across five industries. Additionally, Doug inspires new learners by teaching accredited HR and business curricula at several universities as well seminars for Skillsoft and SHRM.

Elizabeth Sandler is a global financial service executive with two decades of experience as a divisional COO at Deutsche Bank and Blackstone. She is a board director at KKR Private Credit and the national non-profit Scholars of Finance. Elizabeth is the Executive Director of the HumanTech Institute, a thought-leadership ecosystem focused on bridging humanity and technology. As a workplace futurist and corporate speaker, Elizabeth guides forward-thinking organizations on next-generation leadership. Elizabeth is a SHRM-SCP and holds a degree in sociology and human development from Duke University and an MBA from The Wharton School.

Dr. Michael Baran is the CEO of Iris Inclusion, a global diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) firm. Dr. Baran draws on his own social science research to inform his DEI speaking engagements, writings, consulting, leadership development, and eLearning. After teaching at Harvard University, he has been supporting DEI in organizations for 20 years. His work has been covered in the New York Times, BBC, Forbes, CNN, NPR, and more.

His recent book, Subtle Acts of Exclusion, was named by Forbes as one of “The 11 Books To Read To Be A More Inclusive Leader” and has won several awards.

Tiana Sanchez is CEO and founder of TSI LLC, a talent and development company in SoCal. Tiana is a 4X published author, #1 bestselling author, executive coach, corporate trainer, keynote speaker, and host of Like a REAL Boss podcast. Sanchez got her career start at age 16 with a 90 percent female-led national franchise organization, became a manager at 17, was promoted to regional manager, and welcomed the company as her first consulting client. Sanchez’s public and private-sector corporate training and development client list includes Fortune 100 companies. Her latest book, The New C-Suite is releasing on September 3rd, 2024!

Shayna is a multifaceted professional with a wealth of experience in guiding individuals towards achieving their career goals. As a career coach, she provides insights and strategies to help her clients navigate the complexities of the job market and make impactful career decisions. In her role as an HR business partner, Shayna leverages her expertise to foster inclusive working environments and facilitate seamless collaboration between employees and management. Additionally, as an author, Shayna shares her knowledge and expertise with a broader audience, empowering readers to unlock their full potential and thrive in their careers. Shayna's diverse skill set and passion for helping others make her a valuable resource for anyone looking to succeed in their professional endeavors.