Terri Sjodin is a top speech coach for sales professionals and a popular speaker worldwide. Her unique specialization is advancing the persuasive presentation skills of professionals. She is the author of the national bestselling book Small Message, Big Impact (Penguin/Portfolio). Terri’s sought-after consulting practice has taken her from working out of her house to working with the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a frequent guest on radio and television talk shows throughout the country, appearing on The Today Show, Bloomberg, CNBC, and more.
Seth Mattison is an internationally recognized adviser and a top-rated speaker on talent management, digital transformation, and the future of work. His research and case studies focus on inspiring audiences while sharing advice to drive meaningful outcomes for individuals and organizations. Seth coaches high-performing leaders with practical, life-tested ideas, concepts, and frameworks to elevate their impact and legacy. He has helped a range of companies, from the Dallas Cowboys to Walt Disney and AT&T to IBM.
Jess Pettitt believes that to thrive, you must ride two horses at once: one of humility and one of ego. This is why while hosting and performing stand-up in New York City, she worked as a diversity and inclusion specialist as her day job. Twenty years later, Jess still uses humor to deliver actionable content to address the intersection of leadership and diversity. Her direct experience helps clients uncover a deeper sense of belonging, with resourceful collaboration opportunities that reignite their creativity and innovative ideation.
Jennifer Azzi is one of the most accomplished figures in sports. She is an Olympic Gold Medalist, Stanford NCAA National Champion, Two-Time World Champion, Naismith Award and Wade Trophy award winner, WNBA All-Star, and NCAA Silver Anniversary Award winner. She was inducted into seven halls of fame, including the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. She served as Head Coach of the University of San Francisco Women’s Basketball team from 2010–2016, leading them to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 20 years. Currently, Azzi is the Las Vegas Aces chief business development officer.
Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator with 20+ years of experience, generating over a billion dollars in sales worldwide for startups to Fortune 500s. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford helps businesses attract loyal and repeat customers, expand brand awareness, and ignite innovation. With 10+ companies founded, five books authored, three U.S. patents, and numerous awards, he’s a tenacious and innovative powerhouse. Ford specializes in AI prompt engineering, training AI to craft compelling content that drives engagement and results. He recently showcased this expertise at the “Unleash AI for Business Summit,” discussing ChatGPT’s revolutionizing impact on operations, marketing, sales, and customer experience. Learn more about Ford Saeks at www.ProfitRichResults.com and watch his TV Show at Fordify.tv
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