About Ash Beckham:

Ash Beckham is an inclusion activist whose TEDx Talk on vulnerability and connection, “Coming Out of Your Closet,” became a viral sensation. Her intrepid, relatable, and intrinsically comical style has made her an in-demand speaker for large companies like Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, and Bank of America. Her book, Step Up: How to Live with Courage and Become an Everyday Leader, explains how to be an inclusive leader and build a work culture of authenticity. As a professional trainer and workshop facilitator, Ash helps start conversations on the importance of acceptance and empathy not just in the workplace, but in our everyday lives.

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About Jayne Hannah:

Jayne joined TeamBonding as an event manager after emigrating from England in 2002. Today, she is the Director of Corporate Training and Virtual Events with 35 years of corporate planning under her belt. She’s also a published author and emotional intelligence expert, and is certified in Myers Briggs and Emotional Intelligence training.

About Laura Cooper:

As TeamBonding’s Corporate Event Manager, Laura manages 20+ team building events per month, coordinating logistics, staffing, and budget to make sure everything runs smoothly. She especially enjoys managing charity events and giving back to the community.

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About Kory Kogon:

As the Vice President of Content Development at FranklinCovey, Kory uses her 25+ years of business expertise to help build great leaders, systems, and winning cultures. She is one of the authors of the Wall Street Journal bestseller “The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity” and several other books that share her productivity and leadership expertise. Kory has been featured on Inc.com’s Productivity Playbook online series, FastCompany.com, and Forbes.com; in Investor’s Business Daily; and numerous other articles and blogs. She has also appeared on NBC’s TODAY and MSNBC’s, Your Business program. Kory’s proven philosophies help leaders become their best selves and improve overall workplace efficiency.

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About Chris Gulley:

Chris founded The Hand Project in 2019 after seeing the demand for prosthetics in developing countries while working on a similar project for a New Zealand-based team building company. The Hand Project provides mechanical prosthetic hands to people in developing countries completely free of charge. The hands are 100% mechanical, giving recipients their quality of life back, and are assembled during team building events worldwide. Chris has personally fitted over 1,000 hands!

About Vernonica Kidemi:

Veronica’s story is one of trauma, resilience, and bravery. After suffering the loss of her hand during a violent attack by her husband in Tanzania, Veronica founded the Voice of Women Africa (VOWA) to advocate for women’s rights and empower young girls and women all over Africa. She received a prosthetic hand from The Hand Project in 2020, training herself to use it to continue teaching, supporting her two boys, and acting as an ambassador to promote the project and mobilize beneficiaries around the globe.

About Shannon Lane DuPont:

As director of program development at TeamBonding, Shannon DuPont is responsible for creating, customizing and executing new events. She works directly with corporate clients from every industry to assess their needs and find innovative ways to meet them. Her passion for the job inspires her to develop programs that empower teams to explore and build strong bonds, embracing vision and company culture. Shannon currently is focusing on building new CSR programs with the power to make real impacts, both nationally and internationally.

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About Jon Stetson:

As America’s Master Mentalist, Jon Stetson astounds audiences with his mind-reading abilities, humor, and interactive performances. He has captivated millions, performed for countless celebrities and at the White House, and was the inspiration for CBS’s hit show The Mentalist. Jon blends psychology, human nature, and his disarming sense of humor to amaze audiences around the globe!

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About Jeremy Nulik:

As Futurist at Bigwidesky, Jeremy helps organizations perceive and affect change through strategic foresight. With a journalism background and schooling in Foresight from the University of Houston, he encourages business leaders to tap into their imagination and dive into the “what ifs” of their organization’s future in order to build resilient business strategies. Jeremy’s innovative coaching empowers leaders to challenge the status quo and uncover new paths for organizational development. Through a blend of innovative research, scenario planning, and transformative storytelling, he guides teams to envision and actualize their preferred futures.

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About Hayleigh Bailey:

Based in Boston, MA, BostonSpeaks is focused on providing professional development and communication training. They offer a variety of services including public speaking workshops, leadership training, and corporate coaching. BostonSpeaks aims to help individuals and organizations enhance their communication skills, build confidence, and achieve their professional goals. As Chief Operations Officer of BostonSpeaks, Hayleigh Bailey is their “eye in the sky”. She specializes in creating efficiencies in the business so that their team can provide clients with an exceptional and unmatched coaching experience, while also expanding the business so that they can help more people overcome communication anxiety year after year.

About Kit Pang:

With a rich background as the founder of BostonSpeaks, a Harvard Business School Public Speaking Coach, and a three-time TEDx Speaker Coach, Kit has empowered countless leaders and high-performing professionals, including Fortune 500 CEOs, TEDx Speakers, NFL Players, Three-Star Michelin Chefs, rising stars, and executives like you. In this phase of his journey in 2024, Kit is pouring his energy into two key facets: propelling BostonSpeaks to new heights of success and nurturing the growth of each team member.

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About Aden Nepom:

Aden Nepom is a TEDx and keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, podcast host, and award-winning performer who has taught thousands of executives, industry leaders, and individuals the simple yet powerful steps to communicate effectively. Aden’s engaging and interactive approach has been praised by clients for her unique ability not just to connect with the audience but to foster an atmosphere of trust and openness that helps them connect with each other. She combines powerful communication tools with a background in improvisational theatre to bring new communication skills and tactics to life for professionals who care about the work they do and want to make a positive impact in the world. People leave Aden’s talks and workshops able and eager to implement what they’ve learned, enjoying stronger influence, more creative problem solving, and deeper relationships with their colleagues.

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About David Goldstein:

David Goldstein is the founder and COO of TeamBonding, North America’s premier team building resource and experts at making work fun. TeamBonding runs thousands of events each year and offers hundreds of programs, but when David founded the company more than 25 years ago, his early projects included ski tours, bar tours, and the first murder mystery dinner theater in America. David’s focus on the “power of play” helps companies see the value in using playful, creative activities to build stronger, more cohesive teams. Over the past two decades, TeamBonding has evolved and grown, consistently staying ahead of industry trends by integrating new technologies and expanding its range of offerings. The company’s ability to innovate has been showcased through the launch of popular virtual and hybrid events, particularly during the pandemic. TeamBonding has also embraced charity and corporate social responsibility events, highlighting their commitment to making a positive impact.

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About Dr. Froswa Booker:

Dr. Booker is passionate about building networks to address issues in organizations and communities. With extensive experience in leadership, nonprofit management, partnership development, training, and education, Froswa has been featured in Forbes, Ozy, Bustle, Thrive Global, Huffington Post, and more. As the former Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas, she led initiatives in community engagement, educational programming, partnerships, and philanthropy, emphasizing grassroots organizations led by people of color. Froswa co-founded HERitage Giving Circle, Texas’s first Black Women’s Giving Fund, and Power In Action and the South Dallas Employment Project. Frequently speaking on social capital, networking, leadership, diversity, and community development, she has delivered keynotes at the Fuelgood Conference in Canada, workshops at the United Nations, and keynotes for the US State Department Humphrey Fellows. Through her consultancy, Soulstice Consultancy, LLC, Froswa creates impactful solutions for nonprofits and companies. She holds a PhD from Antioch University in Leadership and Change with a focus on social capital. Froswa is the author of four books, including “Empowering Charity: A New Narrative in Philanthropy,” and writes for several publications, including Business Woman Media and Texas Metro News. She also hosts The Tapestry podcast, available on over 400 platforms and heard in 150+ countries.

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