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Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & Culture Transformation | Executive Coach | Leadership Strategist | Author & Founder
United Arab Emirates
I am Wardah Harharah, FCIPD, PCC, a Keynote Speaker, Leadership Strategist, and Executive Coach based in the Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As Founder and CEO of The Human Experience Management Consultancy, I bring 25+ years of global leadership experience and a psychology-informed, behavioral approach to helping leaders lead with clarity and confidence. My work strengthens leadership capability, executive presence, emotional intelligence, and organizational culture. I have coached more than 500 leaders worldwide and trained 11,000+ employees, drawing on senior leadership experience with globally recognized brands including Airbnb, Etihad Airways, Royal Jet, and Louis Vuitton to deliver practical insights that drive meaningful leadership transformation.
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I’m Natasha Bannan, a nonprofit strategy consultant and writer based in the United States. I partner with mission-driven organizations and community leaders to develop strategies that translate purpose into measurable, lasting impact. My work focuses on strengthening operations, improving stakeholder and volunteer engagement, and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth. Through consulting and strategic planning, I collaborate closely with teams to clarify priorities, align leadership around what matters most, and build thoughtful plans that support long-term success.
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I build and scale growth systems for businesses, drawing on my experience as a serial entrepreneur who has built 6 companies across CRM and digital marketing. I help business owners automate their sales process so leads don’t fall through the cracks, and follow-up becomes consistent, measurable, and fast. I’m based in Italy, and my focus is helping teams grow without adding headcount by turning messy lead journeys into repeatable workflows. From CRM setup to automation and lead routing, I partner with founders and revenue leaders to improve conversion rates and give them clear visibility into where every lead goes next.
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I'm a Certified Water Sommelier and keynote speaker with Fine Liquids, based in Germany, and I design extraordinary sensory experiences that reframe how people taste, talk about, and think about water. My work turns water into a memorable, story-driven journey — grounded in science, guided by the senses, and delivered with warm precision. I help event organizers, conference planners, and corporate teams create programming that feels original, not generic or forgettable. From concept through facilitation, I craft water-focused moments that build connection, spark curiosity, and leave guests with a new perspective on both water and the world around them. Credentials: Exclusive Fine Water Society partner for Germany & UK. Keynote speaker and judge at the 36th Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting — "captivated a standing-room-only audience" (Arthur von Wiesenberger, Watermaster). Reference client: Mercedes-Benz. Author of The Colors of Water (2024). AQAPOLIS collection: 3,500+ bottles from 100+ countries. Press coverage: AP, Reuters, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, USA Today.
$1,501 - $5,000
Denise Pimentel is a New Jersey keynote speaker, author, educator, mental health advocate, podcast host, and stroke survivor who shows audiences how some of life’s darkest moments can become transformative experiences that lead to greater purpose. Denise speaks from lived experience. She openly shares her journey of managing Bipolar I disorder, navigating multiple psychiatric hospitalizations, and rebuilding after trauma, abuse, grief, and other life-changing crises. In December 2024, at age 47, she suffered a life-altering stroke that forced her to step away from the classroom and spend nearly a year recovering from physical and cognitive challenges. Rather than presenting healing as easy or complete, Denise offers an honest perspective on what it means to choose treatment, faith, community, and hope one day at a time. She is passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness while challenging the misconception that faith and professional treatment must be separated. Denise is the author of Unshaken: A True Story of a Bleeding Mind, Broken Body, and Buried Grief, a deeply personal memoir about mental illness, psychiatric hospitalization, trauma, motherhood, grief, stroke recovery, and the faith that helped carry her through it all. She also hosts Unshaken Voices, a podcast featuring honest and hope-filled conversations with people who have survived difficult seasons and found the strength to keep moving forward. In 2026, Denise was featured in MSN’s “Top 5 Influential Women Shaping 2026.” Her story and advocacy have also been featured by VoyageLA, Bridgewater Patch, The Breeze, and The Connection Magazine. She was invited by the New Jersey Governor’s Council on Mental Health Stigma to serve as a New Jersey author representative during its 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month event. She has also received acknowledgment from the White House and letters of support from local leaders. Denise holds a B.A. in Elementary Education and History and an M.A. in Liberal Studies with a concentration in American Studies, both from Kean University. Her background as an educator allows her to approach emotionally complex subjects with clarity, compassion, and an ability to connect with diverse audiences. Denise speaks on mental health stigma, Bipolar I disorder, faith and treatment, trauma, grief, stroke recovery, caregiving, resilience, and turning pain into purpose. Her presentations combine vulnerable storytelling with practical encouragement, leaving audiences feeling understood, less alone, and more hopeful about what may still be possible. A portion of the royalties from Unshaken supports NAMI and Overlook Medical Center. Denise’s message is simple but powerful: your hardest chapter does not have to become your final chapter. Learn more at GlorifiedWriting.com.
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Jamell is a poet, writer, and author based in Arizona, committed to changing the world one book at a time. I write with urgency and empathy about social issues that shape everyday lives—from corporate culture and power structures to the emotional realities people carry in private. I’m proud to have self-published 61 books that explore a wide range of topics, including men’s mental health and women’s mental health, along with many other voices and experiences that deserve attention. My work is built to inform, resonate, and spark action, offering readers language and perspective to better understand themselves and the systems around them.
$251 - $1,500
I’m a strategic advisor and independent consultant based in San Diego, California. I partner with founders and leadership teams to transform their organizations through business model innovation, helping them evolve without losing the entrepreneurial spirit that created their momentum. I combine practical strategy with hands-on facilitation to clarify where growth is truly coming from, redesign the way value is created and captured, and align teams around a roadmap they can execute. My goal is transformative growth that feels authentic to how you built the business, while improving resilience, focus, and long-term scalability.
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I’m Mike Lickiss, a guitarist, vocalist, recording engineer, and songwriter based in the United States. I help transform musical ideas into authentic recordings and performances through a blend of creative collaboration and hands-on technical expertise—from tracking and production to vocal delivery and final polish. Through my work with The LK Project and other independent creative endeavors, I share insights on songwriting, recording techniques, and the collaborative process that brings songs to life. I’m passionate about meaningful lyrics, memorable melodies, and preserving the emotional core of a track while using thoughtful production to elevate what’s already there.
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Dr. Chantrese Oliver, PhD| Trauma & Resilience Speaker| Educational Consultant
Huntsville, Alabama
I’m Dr. Chantrese “Reclaiming Your Vision” Oliver, a Doctor of Educational Psychology and founder of Reclaiming Your Vision Consulting, LLC, based in Huntsville, Alabama. I work at the intersection of trauma understanding, mental wellness, and resilience-building so schools, organizations, and communities can support young people and the adults who serve them with clarity, compassion, and evidence-informed tools. Drawing from my experience in child welfare, education, prison systems, and advocacy, I help individuals, families, and professionals foster resilience, create safer environments, and inspire lasting change. My approach translates complex trauma and behavioral needs into practical strategies that strengthen relationships, reduce harm, and empower youth to overcome adversity—one aligned plan, skill, and supportive environment at a time.
$251 - $1,500
I am Lora Bunch Carr, and I help women heal and rebuild after grief, trauma, divorce, PTSD, and abuse. Through my Appalachian storytelling rooted in personal triumph, I share what it looks like not only to survive loss and suffering, but to thrive beyond it—step by step, with compassion, courage, and real-life tools. I work with clients and communities who are ready to move from surviving to living again. Whether you are still in the middle of healing or trying to find your footing after something life-altering has happened, I meet you with empathy and guidance that honors your story while helping you create safety, strength, and hope for the future.
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Douglas Duren is a digital marketing professional who developed an early interest in technology, communication, and online branding. He studied marketing and business communications in college and gained hands-on experience through internships and freelance projects, helping small businesses improve their online presence through SEO, social media, and advertising strategies. After graduating, he worked with marketing agencies and entrepreneurs, building a reputation for creativity, consistency, and strong understanding of digital trends across industries, helping brands grow online effectively today globally. Douglas Duren is a digital marketing professional who developed an early interest in technology, communication, and online branding. He studied marketing and business communications in college and gained hands-on experience through internships and freelance projects, helping small businesses improve their online presence through SEO, social media, and advertising strategies.
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Deepak Mehta is the Head of AI & Decision Science at Mavarick AI, an AI scientist, strategist, and speaker with over 20 years of experience designing and deploying enterprise AI systems across manufacturing, aerospace, telecommunications, logistics, supply chain, bioinformatics, and data centre operations. Previously an AI & Decision Science Leader at Apple, Deepak has also held senior AI research and leadership roles at Raytheon Technologies, Huawei, and the Insight Centre for Data Analytics. Throughout his career, he has helped organisations transform complex operational challenges into measurable outcomes through Enterprise AI, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Machine Learning, Agentic AI, and Optimisation. What sets Deepak apart is his ability to make AI understandable and actionable. Rather than focusing solely on technology, he helps executives, professionals, and technical teams understand how to think about AI, identify where it creates real business value, ask better questions, develop practical AI strategies, and execute successful AI initiatives. Deepak has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and regularly shares insights on Enterprise AI, Decision Intelligence, and the future of AI. His talks combine real enterprise experience with practical lessons, helping audiences avoid common pitfalls, reduce implementation costs, and turn AI into measurable business value. Whether speaking at executive briefings, leadership meetings, corporate workshops, customer events, or universities, Deepak is known for making complex AI concepts accessible, engaging, and commercially relevant.
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