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Richard Crimi is a former law enforcement officer, author, speaker, and founder of Mind Prep Academy. His work is rooted in real-world experience, personal transformation, and a deep commitment to helping others strengthen the most important tool they have — their mind. During his years in law enforcement, Richard served in multiple roles, earned Officer of the Year, was placed on the promotional list, worked in specialized units and assignments, and served as a field training officer. He was known for being dedicated, helpful, and fully committed to the job. But after a series of severe back injuries, failed surgeries, and an early forced retirement, everything changed. What followed was a long and painful chapter marked by physical suffering, loss of identity, financial pressure, and the difficult reality of rebuilding his life from the ground up. As a father of four boys, Richard knew he had to rise. What began as a search for healing eventually became a deeper journey into mindset development, self-awareness, meditation, breathwork, reflection, and the power of intentional thought. Through years of study and lived experience, he came to understand something that is now at the center of all his work: your thoughts shape your reality, and real transformation begins with awareness from within. That journey led to the creation of Mind Prep Academy and to Richard’s book, What Are You Thinking? The New Standard in Mindset Awareness. Today, he combines frontline experience with practical mindset principles, awareness training, and research-backed concepts from positive psychology and neuroscience to help agencies, leaders, and professionals build resilience, emotional control, stronger communication, and lasting inner strength. Richard’s mission is simple but powerful: to help people stop operating on autopilot, become aware of their thoughts, and develop the mindset needed to lead, perform, and live with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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Monica Connolly is a transformational speaker, Amazon #1 International bestselling author, and coach who helps ambitious women reclaim their health, identity, and purpose. After overcoming childhood trauma, chronic illness, and the loss of her infant son, she rebuilt her life from the inside out—losing 150 pounds, healing her body, and rediscovering her voice. Today, she uses that journey to empower others through her RESET and THRIVE frameworks, inspiring audiences to rise from adversity and step boldly into their next chapter. As a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Master Life Coach, and Trauma-Informed Practitioner, Monica blends expertise with lived experience to deliver talks that are authentic, practical, and deeply moving. Her audiences—ranging from corporate teams to first responder communities—walk away with strategies for resilience, nervous system regulation, gut health, and purpose-driven leadership. Through her podcast Unshakeable Belief and her coaching programs, Monica continues to inspire women worldwide to rise above adversity and live boldly in their purpose.
$251 - $1,500
Known for her authenticity and heart-centered message, Courtney Mucker helps audiences turn real-life challenges into purpose-driven action. As a mother who has navigated the special education system firsthand, she brings a powerful voice of truth, courage, and advocacy to every stage. Her talks bridge empowerment and leadership, inspiring parents, educators, and women to stand in their truth, use their voice boldly, and lead with impact. Whether speaking in schools, community spaces, or women’s conferences, Courtney creates a space for transformation — one rooted in hope, honesty, and lasting change.
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David Fung is an executive leadership coach, speaker, and former executive at a Fortune 500 technology company with over 23 years of experience leading high-performing teams across North America. He helps leaders and organizations navigate change, build resilience, and create cultures where people and performance thrive. As the Founder of Coachful Coaching Corporation and host of The Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast, David has interviewed more than 50 global leaders to uncover what drives engagement, fulfillment, and growth in today’s workplaces. His speaking style blends warmth, humor, and practical insight, helping audiences translate leadership theory into meaningful action. David is an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), EQ-i 2.0 Practitioner, and Leadership Circle Profile Certified facilitator. His approach integrates evidence-based coaching, emotional intelligence, and lived leadership experience. He specializes in helping leaders strengthen self-awareness, improve communication, and manage complexity with confidence and compassion. David’s signature message, “Bring Joy to Your Hustle,” invites professionals to find balance between ambition and well-being and to see challenges as opportunities for learning and renewal. Whether speaking to HR professionals, people leaders, or executives, David inspires audiences to lead with clarity, authenticity, and courage.
$5,001 - $10,000
Joe Patneaude is an executive coach, author, and creator of the STAR Scalability℠ Method, a practical, people-first framework that helps financial services leaders scale smarter, not harder. With more than 25 years of experience across operations, compliance, and executive leadership, Joe brings a rare blend of boardroom credibility and real-world insight to every stage or screen. From the mailroom to the C-suite, he’s seen how growth can get messy, and knows how to help leaders clean it up. His talks combine lived experience, straight talk, and actionable strategy to help founders and executives rethink what sustainable success really looks like. Joe has been featured in Brainz Magazine, Yahoo! Finance, Morningstar, and multiple top business podcasts including Burnout Proof Leadership, Business Mastery, and GoalChat Live. His audiences don’t just leave inspired, they leave with clarity, momentum, and tools they can apply immediately. Simplify. Focus. Scale. It’s not just about size, it’s sustainability.
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“Artist. Advocate. Architect of Audacity.” Justina Beth-El Johnson is an artist, advocate, and executive strategist redefining what leadership feels like for women who are done shrinking. With more than a decade of experience in business development, operations, and executive management, she’s led teams, driven multimillion-dollar growth, and built cultures rooted in clarity and collaboration. A lifelong performer turned leadership strategist, Justina has spent years commanding stages as both a singer and a speaker—helping audiences understand that presence isn’t about volume; it’s about resonance. As the founder of The A-Suite: A is for Audacity—a high-touch leadership accelerator for women in business and entrepreneurship—she blends behavioral psychology, storytelling, and stagecraft to teach women how to lead with boldness, precision, and grace. Her work as an advocate for victim/survivors of domestic and sexual violence informs her belief that reclaiming one’s voice is not just empowerment—it’s healing. Whether performing on stage or speaking to leaders, she challenges audiences to see audacity not as defiance, but as the disciplined act of self-trust. Through her signature talks and programs, Justina equips women to transform audacity into influence—and power into something deeply human.
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Robin is an international speaker, fitness industry leader, and corporate culture specialist. She is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve attainable wellness goals, leading to a sustainable workplace culture. She delivers simple strategies and actionable tools that make wellness achievable for everyone. Robin’s dynamic presentations are tailored for businesses in need of revitalizing their culture, boosting employee engagement, and reigniting team motivation and productivity. She’s also known as a trusted educator for fitness professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge and growing their own businesses. As the founder of O’Grady Consulting, Robin brings a wealth of experience to her speaking engagements, drawing from her diverse background as an operations director, fitness industry leader, dance instructor, and aerialist. Her sessions are infused with contagious energy and uplifting stories, leaving audiences with renewed vigor and a renewed sense of purpose. Outside of her professional pursuits, Robin finds joy in dancing, group fitness, aerial arts, and just for fun, doing handstands. Based in Calgary with her husband and two boys, she embodies the balance of a thriving personal life alongside her dedication to helping others thrive in theirs.
$5,001 - $10,000
Marcus Dudley is a leadership and organizational coach, consultant, educator, and author who helps leaders and organizations eliminate performance drag, the hidden barriers that slow or prevent them from reaching their biggest and most important goals. With over 30 years of leadership experience across the military, corporate, nonprofit, and academic sectors, Marcus brings real-world insight and credibility to every stage. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran, former nonprofit CEO and senior sports executive, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor who has taught a wide range of business, leadership, and sport management courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Marcus is the author of the best-selling book Mammoth Success: A Practical Guide to Strategic Clarity, Leadership Growth, and Tech-Driven Productivity, a straightforward and actionable handbook for leaders who want real results, not theory. He is also the creator of The Modern Leadership Scorecard, a practical diagnostic tool that helps leaders identify and address the key factors that slow them down or prevent them from achieving their biggest goals faster. Marcus holds a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership, a Master of Science in Organizational Development, and a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution. He is also a Certified Executive Coach and has earned multiple certifications in Generative AI and practical AI applications for business and leadership. Marcus’s speaking style is direct, engaging, and practical, blending storytelling, humor, and proven frameworks that leave audiences inspired to take action and lead with greater clarity, confidence, and measurable results.
$251 - $1,500
Christopher Butler is a testament to the power of a comeback - turning personal setbacks into a worldwide movement that has inspired millions to believe in better days. In 2008, laid off and weighing over 320 pounds, he found himself uncertain about the future. Instead of giving in, he bet everything on a vision - and it paid off. That leap of faith helped spark Power of Positivity, one of the most uplifting digital communities in the world today. Along the way, Chris transformed his own life - earning his degree, losing over 100 pounds, running marathons, and rebuilding his strength, health and purpose from the inside out. Rooted in Pittsburght grit and guided by faith, Chris speaks with authenticity, humor, and heart - reminding audiences to take ownership of their lives, turn adversity into momentum, and lead from their true worth rather than anyone else's expectations.
$1,501 - $5,000
Dr. John Kaplan, PhD, JD, PE Dynamic Veteran Leader & Innovation Expert Dr. John Kaplan is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, transformative technology transfer leader, and electrifying speaker who captivates audiences with storytelling, singing, and dancing. As Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Technology Transfer Program since 2016, he revolutionized a $1B research enterprise across 130 facilities, achieving record FY2025 licenses, royalties, and invention disclosures—driving 150% disclosure growth, 500% revenue increase, and 250% more VA-led licenses. Honored as the 2022 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Technology Transfer Professional of the Year, Dr. Kaplan launched the BRAVE initiative to bridge lab innovations to market, impacting veterans and beyond. Born in northern New Jersey, Dr. Kaplan overcame profound adversity—losing his father at 5, his brother at 13, and his family home to a fire. The Air Force ROTC at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) was his salvation, instilling discipline that fueled a 20+ year military career, including Chief Administrative Officer at DARPA ($3B budgets) and Pentagon IT upgrades. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering, JD in patent law, and MBA—all earned evenings while serving and raising his MIT-educated daughter—his resilience drives his mission. An ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, he brings boundless energy to every talk.
$0 - $250
Stephanie “Coach Steph” Johnson is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and executive leadership and wellness coach who helps individuals, teams, and organizations rewire their minds, redefine their identity, and rebuild how they lead. As the Founder & CEO of SJE Consulting Group, Coach Steph merges neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and organizational leadership to help high-performing professionals unlock clarity, confidence, and culture through her groundbreaking framework, Neuro Identity Brand™. Her mission is simple: to help people and organizations think better, lead stronger, and perform with purpose. With over two decades of leadership experience in corporate, healthcare, and entrepreneurial sectors, she has coached executives, entrepreneurs, and teams to elevate self-awareness, strengthen emotional intelligence, and align identity with performance for measurable results. A Master NLP Practitioner and specialist in organizational behavior and change management, Coach Steph is known for her ability to translate complex human dynamics into practical strategies that drive transformation from the inside out. Her speaking style blends science, story, and strategy — captivating audiences with both heart and evidence-based insight. Through her transformational programs and live events — including the Boldly Becoming™ Women’s Empowerment Conference — she continues to empower leaders to lead themselves first, cultivate healthier teams, and create cultures where authenticity and performance thrive side by side. Coach Steph delivers dynamic keynotes and workshops on topics such as: The Neuro Identity Brand™: Rewiring the Mind for Leadership and Influence Healing to Identity™: From Burnout to Behavioral Brilliance Executive Wellness Reset: The Science of Sustainable High Performance Leading with Emotional Intelligence in a New Era of Work Her impact has reached stages, corporations, and organizations across the U.S., inspiring professionals to lead with clarity, courage, and conviction.
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Omar Kenyatta Clark is a powerful and dynamic keynote speaker whose voice is transforming the landscape of mental health, recovery, and purpose-driven living. As a survivor, advocate, and mental health professional with over a decade of experience, Omar’s journey from adversity to advocacy has inspired audiences across the country to speak up, heal out loud, and turn their pain into purpose. With over ten years of professional experience in the mental health field, Omar brings a rare combination of clinical understanding, spiritual insight, and lived authenticity to every stage he steps on. He currently serves on the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board, where he helps elevate the standards of peer support and recovery leadership statewide. He has been a featured speaker at Misericordia University’s Psi Chi Induction Ceremony, and a panelist and featured presenter for Doors to Wellbeing, reaching thousands with his message of courage, community, and recovery.
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