Jan Lehman
Jan Lehman is an international speaker, author, and CEO of CTC Productivity. Her motto is to “Change the Culture” so organizations minimize wasted time, talent, and technology. For over a decade, Jan’s talks have helped thousands to dramatically improve profitability, employee engagement, and job satisfaction.
Using a blend of psychology and technology, Jan’s approach to workplace productivity extends beyond simple hacks or a one size fits all solution. You’ll get an exciting blend of interactive lessons and immediately usable strategies to work smart and do more. The roots of Jan’s business acumen and people-first attitude come from her business degree in Operations and Systems Management with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Keynote speaking is the perfect forum for her to blend her people skills and productivity expertise.
As a former Fortune 500 technology executive, Jan created and led highly effective teams that streamlined business processes and automated workflows. Today she works with leaders to leverage insights, strategies, and solutions to minimize waste and create a culture of productivity throughout their organizationsAll of Jan Lehman’s in-person talks and virtual experiences are customized to meet the needs of your event and exceed the expectations of your audience. But there is a common theme: Jan helps leaders eliminate waste in their organizations so they can become truly effective in their role.
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Jason Hunt
Jason A Hunt is an engaging keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and author known for helping individuals and organizations unlock the power of people-centric influence. With over two decades of experience across diverse industries — from manufacturing and senior care, to finance and public service — Jason provides practical insights on influence, leadership, and self-development that drive real results.
The president of the National Speakers Association of Minnesota and a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP – a distinction that only 17% of professional speakers worldwide hold), Jason’s dynamic presentations blend humor, actionable strategies, and relatable stories. His signature principles of Care, Connection, Collaboration, and Courage empower leaders at all levels to create strong cultures, communicate effectively, and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Jason’s first major leadership role was to run a branch of 100 church members in outer Siberia when he was only 19. He later took on the position of principal of a large middle school, where he failed miserably. Through the school of hard knocks, he learned that leadership has little to do with title and a lot to do with influence – your ability to get people to think or act differently. He left education to help others understand how to develop influence with people. He is now the founder and CEO of Eye Squared Leadership and he has had the pleasure of influencing over 30,000 people in organizations large and small. Jason has worked with Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, and small businesses, delivering transformative sessions that resonate long after the event concludes.
Daniel Shannon
Throughout his meteoric rise with top companies in the CPG, Financial Service and Retail industries, Daniel has accumulated nearly two decades of executional and thought leadership experiences. Inspired by his desire to enhance the value proposition of spaces where he has influence, by leveraging his uncommon combination of professional and personal experiences, Daniel has developed an exceptional competency in the areas of B2B sales, marketing, business development, and an UNMATCHED expertise on matters of diversity, equity and Inclusion.
Daniel’s corporate successes translate beautifully into his work as a speaker. Carefully customizing each of his presentations, based on his clients’ specific needs and goals, his approach is reflective of actual experience and proven solutions, rather than theory. On top of that, Daniel is beloved by his audiences for his signature style, combining entertainment with tangible takeaways!
Petra Marquart
Petra Marquart is an inspirational speaker who has received rave reviews at conventions and conferences around the globe. She is currently principal in the global speaking and training firm, Petra Marquart and Associates and president of See ME, Inc., which provides customer-service training for long-term care communities. She is listed in Who’s Who of American Women and the author of the best-seller, The Power of Service: Keeping Customers for Life.
Petra has written customer-service training programs for Mall of America, US Bank, Fairview Health Services, Honeywell Space Systems, Minnesota Department of Administration, US Department of Veteran Affairs, US Department of Homeland Security, The MENTOR Network, Senior Linkage Line, and the Wisconsin Department of Child Protective Services.
Whether speaking on customer service, leadership, personal power, or performance, Petra’s skilled stage presence comes, in part, from her experience working as a performer in Las Vegas with such stars as Elvis Presley, Tina Turner,and some of the most recognized names in the world.
James Robilotta
James Robilotta, CSP, is a seasoned motivational speaker, author, emcee, and professionally-trained improv comedian sought after for his ability to bring both humor and genuine connection to the stage. After nearly two decades of engaging audiences through his stand-up comedy and speaking work, James has mastered the art of using humor as a tool to create an environment where walls come down and meaningful messages get through.
As a full-time speaker at conferences, retreats, trainings, and more, James leverages a unique blend of relatable storytelling, comedy, and profound insights to leave his audiences both laughing and deeply moved. His secret sauce? The ability to connect with audiences authentically, leading with humor and then diving deeper into principles that build stronger individuals, teams, and company cultures.
With a professional background in counseling, education, and successful entrepreneurship (one business incorporates freestyle rap into improv comedy—a story for another day!), James brings years of research and a few too many real-life case studies to his work on the stage. From top leadership to early career employees, James’ messages to become curious, lead imperfectly, and foster community resonate at all levels.
James has captivated both willing and unwilling audiences at over 700 events for a variety of organizations, including American Express, GE, Minnesota Twins, Canadian Olympians, and MIT. By bringing humanity and community back into the workplace, James is on a mission to ensure people are seen, heard, respected… and giggling a little, too.
Jerrid Sebesta
For nearly a decade, former TV meteorologist Jerrid Sebesta has keynoted in front of 200+ audiences ranging from CEOs to teachers to farmers – inspiring them to live with more urgency, lead with more dedication and grow with more authenticity. In this transformative keynote, Jerrid Sebesta unpacks the ‘Life Undeferred’ philosophy, demonstrating how living in the present is the most potent tool for personal and professional fulfillment. Drawing from his dynamic life shifts, including the pivotal January 1st, 2022 event, Jerrid illuminates how to live fully in the ‘now’ to create an enriched ‘tomorrow.’
Janel Anderson
Dr. Janel Anderson has always been passionate about the intersection of technology, communication, and workplace dynamics. Part futurist, part professor, part executive coach, Dr. Anderson brings fresh insights and practical strategies that can be implemented immediately, all while making you see the world differently.
From her early days where she was employee #23 at a tech start-up to university classrooms where she was an award winning professor to her intrepreneurial years leading a rogue tech team in a large corporation, she has not only studied, but also lived and breathed the evolution of the workplace. She blends research and action as she delivers keynotes that invigorate, empower, and transform participants.
Dr. Anderson has appeared in Fast Company, Inc, Entrepreneur, and The Atlantic, as well as on several television networks. In addition to being a popular business keynote speaker and corporate trainer, she is also the author of “Head On: How to Approach Difficult Conversations Directly.” In her spare time, she reverse engineers recipes for dishes from her favorite restaurants in her kitchen at home.
Laura Goodrich
Laura Goodrich is an expert on Transformation and the Future of Work. She has over 20 years of experience as an executive coach. And is recognized by Thinkers 360 as the top 20 thought leaders in Transformation, Future of Work, Change, Culture, and Technology. Her global perspectives on workforce dynamics and change have earned her a reputation as someone who can create positive outcomes in even the most challenging workplace dynamics. She was recognized as the 10 Most Inspiring Businesswomen to Watch in 2020
Chad Weinstein
Chad Weinstein delivers presentations on ethics and leadership that inspire, educate, and entertain audiences with real-life examples and practical concepts and techniques. His life’s work is helping ethical leaders to achieve extraordinary results through improved trust and team engagement. As a speaker and educator, he seeks to energize audiences by uniting positive ethics with organizational performance.
For over 25 years Chad has worked as a business leader and consultant, helping Fortune 500 and start-up companies, public sector and non–profit organizations to achieve their goals. Before focusing on ethical leadership full-time in 2007, he led teams in IT, R&D and operations, as well as in marketing and sales. He draws on these experiences – working with leaders in fields as diverse as law enforcement, health care, mining, and high-tech manufacturing – to tell real stories that audiences remember and apply to their lives.
Chad also earned a Ph.D. in ethics from the University of Minnesota. In the course of his studies, Chad observed that the practice of business ethics is almost always negative, warning people to avoid mistakes. Chad set out to frame a new, positive perspective for ethics education, encouraging people to pursue greatness.
Chad is the founder and president of Ethical Leaders in Action (ELA), a Minnesota-based firm that provides consulting and training to public safety agencies, health care organizations, associations, and businesses. Before founding ELA, Chad founded and led the Hill Center for Ethical Business Leadership, a division of the James J. Hill Reference Library.