Human Achievement & Performance
Our Human Achievement & Performance speakers have pushed the limits of what's possible — from Olympic podiums to military special operations, aviation records to athletic breakthroughs. Their stories inspire audiences to reach higher.
74 speakers in this category
Dr. Temple Grandin
World-Famous Animal Scientist, Autism Self-Advocate & Author of 'Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism'
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Dr. Adis Vila, JD, MBA
Diversity, Reinventing Oneself & Hispanic Heritage — Cuban Refugee, White House Fellow & Former C-Suite Global Executive
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Alan Arnette
Everest Climber, Leadership Speaker & Alzheimer's Advocate
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Amelia Rose Earhart
Private Pilot, NBC Reporter & Keynote Speaker — Around-the-World Aviator & Founder of the Fly With Amelia Foundation
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Angie Callen
Executive Coach, Author & Speaker
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Angus Reid
Keynote Speaker — Former Professional Football Player, Two-Time Grey Cup Champion, Media Personality & Youth Advocate
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Beatrice Bruno
The Drill Sergeant of Life — Keynote Speaker, Army Veteran & Leadership Expert
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Ben King
Embodied Leadership Coach
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Betsy Allen-Manning
Keynote Speaker • TEDx Presenter • Bestselling Author • Leadership Expert • Human Behavior Specialist
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Bob Tipton
Transformational Change Expert, Speaker & Author
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Brandon Williams
Advancing Human Performance in High-Stakes Environments — Fighter Pilot & Human Factors Expert
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Chris Natzke
Mind of a Champion — Breakthrough Specialist & Black Belt Leader
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Chris Parente
Host • Anchor • Entertainment Reporter — Seven-Time Emmy Award Winner
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Christina M. King, LPC
Experiential Keynote • Psychotherapist • Coach • Authentic Leader • Mental Fitness Activist
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Christine Van Loo
Aerialist, Acrobatic Gymnast, Keynote Speaker & Retreats
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Dale Wilsher
Unlock the Power of Authenticity — Executive Presence, Leadership & Culture Speaker
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David Spungin
Organization Development, Corporate Trainer & Executive Coach — West Point Graduate & U.S. Army Cavalry Officer
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Debbie Siebers
Fitness Expert Whose Goal is to Transform Bodies and Empower Lives
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Derrick Brooks
NFL Hall of Famer & Super Bowl Champion — Teamwork, Leadership, Motivation, Define Success, Perspective & Attitude
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Diane Sieg
RN, CYT, CSP — Emergency Room Nurse Turned Professional Speaker, Published Author, Mindfulness Coach & Yoga Teacher
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Dr. Louis Fletcher
District Coordinator of Cultural Capacity — Educator, 20-Year Air Force Officer & DEI Speaker
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Fractal Tribe
Boulder-Based Circus Arts Collective — Aerial, Fire, Acrobatics & Immersive Performance Entertainment
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Gail Hamilton
Inspirational and Entertaining Speaker, Author, Performer, Facilitator and Teacher
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Gary Barnes
The Traction Coach — Global High-Performance Business & Sales Coach
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Coach George Karl
NBA Legend — 1,000-Win Coach, Leadership & Building a Culture of Improvement
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Terry Virts
Astronaut, Pilot, and Adventurer — NASA ISS Commander, Space Shuttle Pilot & IMAX Filmmaker
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Jamie Dandar McKinney
Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker & Leadership Coach
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Jamie Shapiro, PhD
Master Certified Executive Coach, Organizational Psychologist & CEO of Connected EC
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Jeff Evans
World-Renowned Adventurer, Expedition Leader, Author & Humanitarian
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Jendayi Harris
Emotional Intelligence Specialist, Nationally Certified Counselor & Keynote Speaker
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Jenny Simpson
World Class Runner, Steeplechaser & Olympic Medalist
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Jerry Schemmel
Broadcaster, Survivor, Author & Endurance Athlete — Keynote Speaker
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Jill Tupper
Global Leadership Innovator Igniting Excellence, High Engagement, Thriving Culture & Diversity in the Age of Overwhelm
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Jon Macaskill
Retired Navy SEAL Commander — Leadership & Mindfulness Coach
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Judge Glenda A. Hatchett
Visionary Leader, Bestselling Author, Nationally Syndicated TV Host & Youth Advocate
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Juliette Watt
Compassion Fatigue & Stress Management — TEDxFargo Speaker, Two-Time Writers Guild Award Winner
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Justin Dodge
Denver Police Sergeant, SWAT Leader & Resilience Speaker
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Karen Loucks Rinedollar
Helping Organizations Rediscover Purpose in a Distracted World
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Karl Mecklenburg
NFL Linebacker, Denver Broncos Ring of Fame — Teamwork & Leadership Speaker
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Keith Bailey
Emcee, Keynote Speaker & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
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Kenyon Salo
Denver Broncos Thunderstorm Skydive Team Member, Adventure & Leadership Speaker
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Kyle Dyer
Storyteller, Journalist & Keynote Speaker
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Lynn Price
The Changemaker — Former Foster Youth, Management Executive & Social Entrepreneur
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Mara Abbott
Professional & Olympic Cycling Road Racer — The Changing Face of Environmentalism
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Mariel Hemingway
Academy Award Nominated Actor, Bestselling Author, Healthy Lifestyle Entrepreneur & Mental Health Advocate
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Mark Jackson
Denver Broncos Legend — 'The Three Amigos' Wide Receiver & Keynote Speaker
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Mark Jenkins
Explorer, Keynote Speaker & Foreign Correspondent — 9 Lessons in Leadership From a Life on the Edge
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Mary Kelly
Ph.D., CSP, CDR, US Navy Ret. — CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame | Crisis, Leadership & Change
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Matt Iseman
Host, Comedian, Doctor & Actor — American Ninja Warrior Host & Celebrity Apprentice Winner
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Matt Vogl
Mental Health Specialist, Workplace Safety, Stress & PTSD — Co-Founder, National Mental Health Innovation Center
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Michael Kutcher
Motivational Speaker, Disability Advocate & Champion of Resilience
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Michelle A. Rahn
Ms. Senior America 2004, Teacher, Motivator
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Mike Thompson
Marching to Greatness — Motivational & Inspirational Speaker
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Missy Franklin
Five-Time Olympic Gold Medalist & Multiple World Record-Holder
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Monica Ortega
Author, Speaker, Emcee, Mindset Coach & Travel Host — Pivot with Purpose
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Phillip Koontz
Navy SEAL Veteran & Motivational Speaker
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Polly Letofsky
First Woman to Walk Around the World — Resilience, Goal Setting & Perseverance Speaker
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Reggie Rivers
Former Denver Bronco & Business Keynote Speaker
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Ruben Gonzalez
Four-Time Olympian, Award-Winning Speaker & Business Author
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Rulon Gardner
Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist
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Shannon Miller
Seven-Time Olympic Medalist — US Olympic Hall of Fame (Twice) & Gold Medal Mindset Speaker
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Stacy Pederson
Humorous Keynote Speaker, Clean Comedian & Award-Winning Performer
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Steve White
Uncompromising Leadership Speaker — An Unwavering Commitment to Your FIGHT
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Steve "The Woz" Wozniak
Co-founder, Apple Computer Inc. — Co-founder, Woz U & Efforce
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Susan Frew
Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, AI Business Expert & Emcee — Out on the Skinny Branches
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Tamara Banks
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Talk Show Host, Documentary Filmmaker & Keynote Speaker
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Tamara Ghandour
Everyday Innovator — Business Owner, Change Leader & Creator of the Innovation Quotient Edge
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Tasha Eurich
Organizational Psychologist, Executive Coach & New York Times Bestselling Author — Leadership, Peak Performance & Employee Engagement
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Tracy LaTourrette
Colorado's First Lady Fighter Pilot & Keynote Speaker, Callsign 'JackieO'
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Travis Hearne
United States Marine Corps Combat Veteran, Leadership Speaker & Author
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Valarie Allman Sion
Inspirational Two-Time Olympic Champion — Discus Throw Gold Medalist & North American Record Holder
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Vance Johnson
Former NFL & Denver Broncos Superstar, Recovering Addict & Certified Recovery Coach
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Violet Rainwater
Keynote Speaker, Sales Architect & Nervous System Performance Expert
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Will Matthews
Leadership Researcher & Coach, Keynote Speaker
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