Mark Synnott
Big Wall Climber.
Best-Selling Author.
The North Face Athlete.
Mark Synnott is an acclaimed climber, adventurer, and bestselling author whose work explores the outer edges of human endurance.
Melina Bellows
Turnaround Queen.
Publishing Icon.
Chief Fun Officer.
Melina Bellows is an author and former National Geographic Kids and Books Chief who inspires audiences to lead with creativity and curiosity.
Nadya Zhexembayeva
Queen of Reinvention.
Change Champion.
Chaos Buster.
Reinvention expert Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva shows executives how to convert chaos into opportunity while helping organizations evolve faster, smarter, and more sustainably.
Peter Hillary
Himalayan Climber.
Global Philanthropist.
Climbing Royalty.
Renowned mountaineer Peter Hillary, whose name is synonymous with Everest, shares powerful lessons on resilience, service, and legacy.
Ryan Jenkins
Author.
Connection Catalyst.
Generational Expert.
Ryan Jenkins is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author and top global expert on team connection, generational dynamics, and the future of work.
Shaesta Waiz
Left Seater.
Trailblazer.
Afghan Refugee.
Shaesta Waiz is a pioneering pilot and STEM advocate who made history as the first Afghan American—and at the time, the youngest woman—to fly solo around the world.
Sheila Ardalan
Pioneer.
Bridge Builder.
Rule Breaker.
Sheila Ardalan is the founder of Levato Law and Consulting, a visionary leader who helps organizations navigate global change through strategy, ethics, and innovation.
Sylvia Earle
Hero for the Planet.
Oceanographer.
Her Deepness.
Dr. Sylvia Earle is a legendary oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer at Large who champions ocean conservation for the sake of all of us.
Terry Virts
Astro.
Photographer.
Entrepreneur.
Terry Virts is a former NASA astronaut, U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, and commander of the International Space Station who shares battle-tested leadership lessons.