Our Featured Speakers - 2027
Danny Bader
Not just living life, but living to the fullest
Danny Bader
Not just living life, but living to the fullestOn a job site in 1992, Danny Bader and his friend Bruce were struck by 8,000 volts of electricity as they lowered a ladder. Both men died. Only Danny came back to life. What he returned with wasn't a motivational script or a five-step framework. It was something harder to name and harder to forget — something that settles into the Spirit and never quite leaves. It is the awareness that life is not forever, and that this awareness, held the right way, should not frighten or paralyze you. It should be the most profound and liberating thought you can hold. That insight became Back to Life — a book, a keynote, a philosophy, and a body of work that Danny has spent more than two decades bringing to some of the most notable brands and demanding audiences in the world. Marriott. Ritz-Carlton. Hyatt. United Airlines. Lincoln Financial. Campbells. Merck. Hundreds of events. Tens of thousands of people. What makes the Back to Life experience different isn't the accident — it's what Danny does with a room. He moves audiences through three levels of living: Rock Bottom, Functional Fog, and Radical Reverence. He gives them the powerful principles he uncovered on his journey back from the edge of death — not as theory, but as lived practice. And he asks the question that sits at the center of everything he does:
Marc Koehler
Safety from the Silent Depths
Marc Koehler
Safety from the Silent DepthsMarc Koehler, a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer and turnaround CEO, is a rare blend of expertise, engagement, and 35 years of battle-tested experience leading teams in environments defined by pressure, uncertainty, and constant change. He captivates audiences with an approachable style and side-stitching humor while delivering hard-earned leadership lessons drawn from operating a nuclear submarine under pressure and guiding organizations through complex business turnarounds where alignment and execution are critical. Marc blends declassified submarine stories and corporate transformation experience with case studies and research-backed insights into every keynote he delivers. On stage, he shifts mindsets by helping audiences understand that regardless of title or role, every team member is a leader and must be ready to step forward and lead when conditions change quickly and decisions must be made under pressure. Marc is the founder of the leadership development and research firm Lead With Purpose, where he distilled more than $7M in Navy leadership training into simple systems that create leaders at every level of an organization. More than 57,000 leaders have been developed through Lead With Purpose's SH RM-accredited consulting, coaching, courses, and tools.
Mike Rayburn
What if? Being the Change Agent
Mike Rayburn
What if? Being the Change AgentMike Rayburn is a two-time TED Talk Presenter, an innovative entrepreneur and Hall of Fame speaker who uses world-class guitar and comedy to teach change and innovation to corporations world-wide. He has headlined Carnegie Hall, headlined in Las Vegas, and performed more than 5,000 presentations in 20 countries on five continents. Rayburn is a regular on Sirius/XM and morning radio nationwide. He has performed as guitarist with The Beach Boys and John Oates. Rayburn’s keynote is called “The What IF? Keynote Experience.” You will learn three simple tools for harnessing your unrealized potential, creating and leading change, and becoming a virtuoso performer. You’ll hear amazing music including a solo guitar version of Bohemian Rhapsody. Oh, and you laugh a LOT! No one does what Mike Rayburn does. Mike Rayburn - What If? Keynote Every major invention, accomplishment and victory in human history began with the simple, almost childlike curiosity of a “What If...?” question - “What if we could? I know we can’t, but what if we could?” International keynote artist, Mike Rayburn, will share three simple, powerful tools which took him from playing empty bars, to headlining Carnegie Hall (eight times!). They work for anyone. And everyone. Always.
Rex Havens
Comedian/Inspiration
Rex Havens
Comedian/Inspiration- Appeared on HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central & Comic Relief - Toured with Jerry Seinfeld and all four stars of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour - His Dry Bar comedy special has 2.5 million views.
Tim Gard
Turning Stress into Strength
Tim Gard
Turning Stress into StrengthDiscover how laughter can be a powerful tool in safety training with Tim Gard's Sticky Safety training. While safety is no laughing matter, Tim's unique approach demonstrates how humor can enhance focus, presence, and retention of crucial safety principles. Drawing from his experiences in high-risk jobs and firsthand insights, Tim offers a relatable and memorable program that goes beyond the classroom. You'll learn to integrate Sticky Safety into your safety plan, identify your "Why Factor," stay "in the now," utilize impactful statistics, and effectively incorporate humor and storytelling into your safety culture. Get ready to transform your approach to safety with strategies that are as profound as they are hilarious.