Angie Jones is a magazine publisher turned marketer who's been turning stories into revenue for more than two decades. In addition to her work as a Fractional Head of Content, Angie helps B2B experts craft high-trust thought leadership content through her content agency, Suite Ghost. When she's not creating LinkedIn content you'll find her chasing her two young kids or writing mediocre fiction novels.

Angie Jones is a magazine publisher turned marketer who's been turning stories into revenue for more than two decades. In addition to her work as a Fractional Head of Content, Angie helps B2B experts craft high-trust thought leadership content throug... Show more

I have worked in the digital marketing arena for almost 15 years, managing both in-house and remote teams around the globe. It has been a privilege to work with some of the biggest brands in the world, while holding freelance, agency, and in-house positions. I'm very passionate about remote work and building strong teams, no matter the location or industry. These musings can be found at my blog: https://whereverimaywork.com

I have worked in the digital marketing arena for almost 15 years, managing both in-house and remote teams around the globe. It has been a privilege to work with some of the biggest brands in the world, while holding freelance, agency, and in-house po... Show more

Fullstack product engineer creating content about building production-ready apps as a solopreneur.

Over the past decade, I've worked as a freelance full-stack developer mostly with startups and small businesses. In 2020 I decided to deepen my business and product knowledge, to build outstanding products.

As of now, I'm building production-ready products efficiently, and documenting my journey as a solopreneur product engineer. Twitter, YouTube, and my blog.

Why building in public?
Following other people's journeys can teach you a lot. As well as you, I follow many other creators.
Being active on social media and building in public allowed me to be part of a club that prioritizes shipping and giving value.

Fullstack product engineer creating content about building production-ready apps as a solopreneur. Over the past decade, I've worked as a freelance full-stack developer mostly with startups and small businesses. In 2020 I decided to deepen my busi... Show more

Over 25 years of professional experience, working in recent years as a consultant and corporate coach for Business Agility. I have helped public and private companies to adopt Lean and Agile practices on an organizational scale, promoting alignment and synergy between Technology and Business.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from UNESP, degree in Business Management from FATEC, SAFe Practice Consultant certificate from Scaled Agile, KMP I from Kanban University, Professional Scrum Master and Professional Product Owner from Scrum. org.

Over 25 years of professional experience, working in recent years as a consultant and corporate coach for Business Agility. I have helped public and private companies to adopt Lean and Agile practices on an organizational scale, promoting alignment a... Show more

30+ years of ERP implementations. JDEdwards, Oracle, Baan, and the last 20 year Dynamics AX (2.5. 3.0, 4.0, 2009, 2012, 2012 R3, D365 F&O).
With more that 40 full cycle ERP Implementations successfully implemented.
Jason has a vast background of project experience as well successful track record for business improvements which comes from his background as an Industry Expert in Wholesale Distribution, Retail and Manufacturing.

30+ years of ERP implementations. JDEdwards, Oracle, Baan, and the last 20 year Dynamics AX (2.5. 3.0, 4.0, 2009, 2012, 2012 R3, D365 F&O). With more that 40 full cycle ERP Implementations successfully implemented. Jason has a vast background of... Show more

Phil Ledgerwood’s resumé looks like seven other people’s resumés stitched together. He has baked bagels, guarded Clint Black’s town home, cooked for a gourmet food shop, freed stuck college students from elevators, managed printing plates for packaging, and served as a linguist in the Air Force. He taught himself HTML when the Netscape browser was still a thing, and the rest is history.

Phil is a twenty-year veteran of the software development industry in the Kansas City area. If you’re in the Kansas City area, he is two degrees of separation away from any programmer you know and has probably worked for, at, or with your company.

When the agile movement hit town, Phil knew a good thing when he saw it and became an early adopter of first wave agile practices. He has used these practices to ideate, build, and complete software projects ranging from loan forecasting to routing irrigation trucks to managing pharmacies to predictive lead generation to selling teddy bears. When people ask what vertical his company serves, he says, “Yours.”

Phil has incorporated Lean methodologies into software development just like his father used to do in manufacturing. When he partnered with Travis Dietz to start Integrity Inspired Solutions in 2012, they laid the foundation in Lean to make the custom software development enterprise more humane, predictable, and focused on the success of everyone involved.

A regular speaker at developer, Lean, and Agile conferences, Phil has a passion for taking his company’s ways to other companies whether they create software or not. He loves to see them transform from a collection of interactions riddled with disappointments and broken promises to team-oriented relational companies enjoying newfound trust, joy, efficiency, and success. Several companies from all over the world in all different industries contract Phil to help coach them through their own journeys. He also hosts the successful "Agile Bites" podcast.

When he’s not helping project managers learn predictive metrics or helping developers write customer-focused features, he’s enjoying a wide array of highly geeky hobbies including fantasy and sci-fi novels, gaming, and teaching Filipino stick fighting. His main hobby is making the world a better place for everyone who has to share the planet with him, and the engine for that is love.

Phil Ledgerwood’s resumé looks like seven other people’s resumés stitched together. He has baked bagels, guarded Clint Black’s town home, cooked for a gourmet food shop, freed stuck college students from elevators, managed printing plates for packagi... Show more

Megan Killion: Scaling MSPs and Elevating Lives

Megan Killion, the Chief Consultant at MKC Agency, carries a mission transcending the typical marketing and sales boundaries. With a vibrant track record of generating over $500 million in B2B tech sales, Megan brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to ethical marketing practices in the MSP space. Her unique approach intertwines strategic revenue consulting with a deep-seated passion for social impact, aiming to scale 100 MSPs' revenue while simultaneously elevating 100 employees from poverty.

An adept strategist, Megan's expertise isn't just in driving revenue; it's about fostering sustainable growth through practices that honor both the client's needs and the broader societal context. Her personal journey, from overcoming adversity as a homeless single mother to becoming a thought leader in the MSP industry, imbues her work with authenticity and a drive for meaningful change.

Megan's approach is grounded in the belief that business growth and ethical practices are not mutually exclusive but are, in fact, synergistic. She advocates for marketing that speaks with transparency, connects genuinely with the audience, and delivers value that resonates on a human level. It's this philosophy that has not only led to her success but has also made her a beacon for those seeking to redefine the intersection of technology, business, and social good. "You don't have to lie to make the sale."

As a speaker, Megan captivates audiences with her dynamic presence, inspiring stories, and actionable insights. Her sessions are a blend of cutting-edge marketing tactics and heartening narratives of personal and professional triumph. Whether she's speaking to tech gurus or business novices, Megan's message is clear: success is possible for everyone, and business can be a powerful platform for positive transformation.

Megan Killion: Scaling MSPs and Elevating Lives Megan Killion, the Chief Consultant at MKC Agency, carries a mission transcending the typical marketing and sales boundaries. With a vibrant track record of generating over $500 million in B2B tech s... Show more

Shefali would like to introduce herself as a technology enthusiast, curious lifelong learner, innovator & enabler, mentor & a coach, volunteer & yoga proponent, author and vociferous reader;
Shefali is Global Engineering Director at Red Hat responsible for bootstrapping and growing OpenShift Engineering teams in Asia Pacific, Europe & North America regions. She is leading the product engineering teams responsible for OpenShift platform for Edge devices, OpenShift Application Platform and core OpenShift Engineering teams globally. She is also member of Bangalore Leadership Council at Red Hat responsible for the growth of the Bangalore site.

A seasoned IT professional with over two decades of experience, Shefali has donned various hats spanning management, strategy, product management, product engineering, solutioning & professional services working with Customers, System Integrators, Business Partners and ecosystem teams.

An active speaker at industry and technology conferences, Shefali is very passionate about incubations and first-of-a-kind software & product development in the areas of AI/ML, IoT & Hybrid Cloud platforms.
Ms. Bansal is an IIM Bangalore Alumni and an Engineering graduate from NIT Bhopal with specialization in Computer Science. She is plateau holder in patents and has external publications in areas of Reliability Analytics, and awards like 'Best of Business Analytics', “Outstanding Technical Achievement Award”, “Client Success Awards”, “Industry Academy membership” & Industry recognitions like “Women in Technology” from Zinnov & “AI Game Changer” award from NASSCOM to her credit.
Her Inspiration story has been featured in India’s leading newspaper “Times of India”.

As a budding author, she has published four books “Rediscovery journey of a corporate persona”, “Parijaat…The evening flower” & “Tapestry of Life” & "Yogi and her Co-Yogis".
Outside work, she loves to travel and volunteers for STEM education through an NGO.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shefali-bansal-6860611/

Shefali would like to introduce herself as a technology enthusiast, curious lifelong learner, innovator & enabler, mentor & a coach, volunteer & yoga proponent, author and vociferous reader; Shefali is Global Engineering Director at Red Hat responsi... Show more

As an expert in data, business intelligence and artificial intelligence, I am committed to fostering a collaborative team environment and sharing lessons learned with other professionals.

I am actively involved in teaching others how to use Microsoft Fabric and Power BI through Microsoft in-a-day events, and have created hands-on workshops to show how to use Azure-based services such as Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure OpenAI.

As an expert in data, business intelligence and artificial intelligence, I am committed to fostering a collaborative team environment and sharing lessons learned with other professionals. I am actively involved in teaching others how to use Micro... Show more

With 20 years of experience in innovation, human-centered design thinking, lean, agile, and organizational transformation, I’ve discovered that the key to driving real change and innovation lies in empowering leaders and teams to rise to the challenges of their roles. Over the past 5 years, I’ve coached senior and executive leaders as well as teams at companies such as VML, Ford, Pfizer, Wendy’s, T-Mobile, GE, and many others, helping them lead with vision and foster innovation within their teams and organizations.

🔹CPCC certified through the Coactive Training Institute
🔹ACC credentialed through the ICF
🔹Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) Certified
🔹Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner through Scrum Alliance
🔹Expertise in Managing Human-Centered Organizations through VML
🔹Hundreds of hours of coaching experience with senior to executive leaders and teams
🔹20 years of applying lean/agile principles to leadership, organizations, and processes to spark innovation

I am a passionate facilitator who creates environments where teams and leaders can tackle complex organizational, product, and interpersonal challenges, co-creating innovative solutions that drive lasting impact.

With 20 years of experience in innovation, human-centered design thinking, lean, agile, and organizational transformation, I’ve discovered that the key to driving real change and innovation lies in empowering leaders and teams to rise to the challeng... Show more

Rob is currently an Application Security Sales Evangelist for HCL. Rob joined HCL recently as part of an acquisition from IBM. Prior to this role, Rob was with IBM for14 years with the most recent role of Worldwide Application Security Evangelist. In addition to this role, Rob held several other roles in IBM ranging from Rational Field Services to Worldwide Sales Enablement leads for the Management and Platform Segment offerings in IBM Cloud. Rob has worked with clients all over the world to help address their challenges in ways that bring a positive impact to the business bottom line. Rob has spoken at numerous events and conferences, most recently at ADDO 2020 and the Agile+Techwell 2020 DevSecOps Summit, and in past years at IBM THINK, InterConnect, DevloperConnect, IBM Top Guns and many customer roundtable events. In addition, he has held roles in software services and technical sales enablement. Prior to IBM, Rob spent 13 years with 5 different companies working as a configuration management specialist with an emphasis on Rational tooling. Rob graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, and is an avid fan of college football. When not at work, Rob enjoys spending time with his family, serving with his church, running and cycling. You can connect with Rob via facebook, linkedin and instragram but the best ways are by joining the “Robservatory” on twitter using the handle @Robservatory.

Rob is currently an Application Security Sales Evangelist for HCL. Rob joined HCL recently as part of an acquisition from IBM. Prior to this role, Rob was with IBM for14 years with the most recent role of Worldwide Application Security Evangelist. I... Show more

Angela is a Consultant at Smarter Consulting. Her professional experience includes planning and executing strategic growth plans; hiring, training, and retaining top talent; and driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation at multi-million-dollar organizations. After a successful career in retail management, Angela transitioned into providing technology solutions to a wide range of clients.

Angela believes that a foundation of trust is key to building strong, lasting relationships with clients and peers. These connections provided Angela with a keen understanding of customers’ needs and influenced her approach to addressing those needs.

Angela’s academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Park University. Angela is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Microsoft 365 certified as a Teams Voice Engineer and Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate.

A Kansas City native, Angela loves to travel with her husband and entertain all her fur babies—two cats named Harlow and Jinx, and three dogs named Sister, Bailey, and Lolo. Angela enjoys giving back to the community and she is the President of Digital Women Kansas City.

Angela is a Consultant at Smarter Consulting. Her professional experience includes planning and executing strategic growth plans; hiring, training, and retaining top talent; and driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation at multi-mill... Show more

2020-2024 Microsoft MVP for Business Applications

After gaining 5 years of experience in creative roles such as Web Director, Video Director, and Sign Designer, I transitioned to a career as a System Engineer. For 15 years, I was a key member of system renovation and business improvement projects in the financial industry. Later, I co-founded own company where I was involved in proposing business improvements and education for various industries. Believing that the development of an internal community is the key to business improvement, I established BizOptimars,Inc. in November 2023, a company that boosts in-house production based on an internal community. I'm currently providing various supports aimed at the development of Japanese companies, mainly in the manufacturing industry in the Kansai region.

In external communities, I'm active as “Rinatamu”, and while enlightening the Microsoft Power Platform, I have made many presentations with the main theme of making business improvement fun. As a result, in February 2020, I received the Microsoft MVP in the Business Applications department from Microsoft headquarters in US. I'm still actively presenting and disseminating information, and I'm active in a free style that is not limited to Microsoft products.

2020-2024 Microsoft MVP for Business Applications After gaining 5 years of experience in creative roles such as Web Director, Video Director, and Sign Designer, I transitioned to a career as a System Engineer. For 15 years, I was a key member of s... Show more

As an active VP of Sales and Marketing, everything I coach has been tested in real business situations. If my clients don’t grow, I’ve failed. That’s why I only work with leaders who are serious about making a meaningful impact.

Leadership is influence, and time is your most valuable resource.
I help leaders move beyond the daily grind to shape a culture where trust, results, and long-term success are a natural byproduct.

The best idea should win, and I create space to foster idea generation, healthy conflict, curiosity, and connection.

At its core, leadership isn’t just about work—it’s about life. My greatest hope is that after working with me, you’ll be a better leader, spouse, parent, friend, and teammate.

As an active VP of Sales and Marketing, everything I coach has been tested in real business situations. If my clients don’t grow, I’ve failed. That’s why I only work with leaders who are serious about making a meaningful impact. Leadership is in... Show more

I have over 20 years of experience in providing strategic insights through data analysis and business intelligence, using tools like Microsoft 365 and Power BI.
I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and skills with others, especially educators and learners. I am pursuing a postgraduate degree in AI and ML from Texas McCombs School of Business, to enhance my understanding of the latest technologies and trends in data science. I serve as a European Training Foundation Ambassador, promoting innovative teaching methods and best practices in the education sector. Additionally, I founded ExcelWorld OÜ, a platform where I organize data-focused events, such as the My Data Summit 2022, and create Excel and Power BI templates, to help people improve their data presentation and analysis skills.

I have over 20 years of experience in providing strategic insights through data analysis and business intelligence, using tools like Microsoft 365 and Power BI. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and skills with others, especially educators... Show more

How can businesses drive real innovation without the right tech strategy? Many organizations struggle to fully leverage technology, facing stalled digital transformation and outdated systems that hinder productivity. I bridge this gap by implementing tailored Microsoft solutions—Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Dynamics 365, and Azure DevOps—that drive operational efficiency and empower teams. With a proven track record in successful project delivery, I’ve achieved measurable results, from reducing process time to boosting productivity, while fostering a culture of innovation. Passionate about mentoring and collaborative growth, I’m always eager to connect with leaders ready to take their tech strategy to the next level. I am a former Microsoft MVP, 16 years running, a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and the Chielf Technology Officer at Mekorma.

How can businesses drive real innovation without the right tech strategy? Many organizations struggle to fully leverage technology, facing stalled digital transformation and outdated systems that hinder productivity. I bridge this gap by implementing... Show more

Co-Founder of AI Wonder Girls, an Evercoach Certified Business Coach/Consultant, Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning, and Google PhD Fellow, is on a mission to demystify AI and innovation, revolutionize Customer Experience, and help Multi-Passionate Curious Creatives Thrive.

Co-Founder of AI Wonder Girls, an Evercoach Certified Business Coach/Consultant, Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning, and Google PhD Fellow, is on a mission to demystify AI and innovation, revolutionize Customer Experience, and help Multi-Pas... Show more

Leadership, coaching, startups and Tech

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Senior Specialist Lead at Deloitte, responsible for application architecture, DASA embassador, Openexpo Europe Ambassador, Codemotion Ambassador, Organizer GDG Madrid, Mentor Adalab.... Speaker at national and international events and fan of hackathons and technological events.

Senior Specialist Lead at Deloitte, responsible for application architecture, DASA embassador, Openexpo Europe Ambassador, Codemotion Ambassador, Organizer GDG Madrid, Mentor Adalab.... Speaker at national and international events and fan of hackath... Show more

Amy C. Waninger (she/her) is the Founder & CEO of Lead at Any Level, where she improves employee engagement and retention for companies that promote from within. Amy offers assessments, advisory services, and training on essential skills for inclusive leaders. She is the author of eight books including Network Beyond Bias: Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage for Your Career.

Amy is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. She is also a Member of National Speakers Association and a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner. She’s been named a Top 100 HR Influencer globally, five years in a row, and has served clients and audiences on all seven continents, including Antarctica! Her other credentials include two degrees from Indiana University and a “World’s Best Mom” coffee mug.

Amy C. Waninger (she/her) is the Founder & CEO of Lead at Any Level, where she improves employee engagement and retention for companies that promote from within. Amy offers assessments, advisory services, and training on essential skills for inclusiv... Show more

Guy Glantser, Data Platform MVP, is the leader of the Israeli data platform community and also the CEO and founder of Madeira Data Solutions. His career has been focused on the Microsoft Data Platform for the past 25 years, performing various data roles as either an on-site data architect, an external consultant, or a speaker. Guy is involved in many activities in the Microsoft Data Platform community. He occasionally speaks at community events, such as PASS Data Community Summit, SQLBits, Data Saturdays, and user groups around the world. He also co-hosts the SQL Server Radio podcast.

Guy Glantser, Data Platform MVP, is the leader of the Israeli data platform community and also the CEO and founder of Madeira Data Solutions. His career has been focused on the Microsoft Data Platform for the past 25 years, performing various data ro... Show more

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan.

Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique consulting company providing management and technical consulting related to product software engineering, custom project delivery, and training.

With over 25 years of experience, Sean Farmar specializes in providing simple solutions for complex business requirements applying SOA and distributed computing principles inspired by Udi Dahan. Sean runs Bosca Software Solutions Ltd. a boutique c... Show more

Benyovszky Máté az Integritás Hatóság IT Fejlesztési és AI részlegének vezetője, ahol a legmodernebb technológiák alkalmazásával támogatja a hatóság munkáját. Több mint 15 éves tapasztalattal rendelkezik az IT szektorban, korábban az EURO ONE Számítástechnikai Zrt.-nél projektmenedzserként, üzleti elemzőként és presales szakemberként tevékenykedett a fejlesztési területen.
Máté szenvedélye az innovatív megoldások keresése, legyen szó jövőbeli stratégiákról, hatékony folyamatokról vagy alkalmazásokról. Munkája során mindig törekszik a problémák megoldására és az emberek támogatására. Emellett lelkes tech rajongó, aki szereti a jövőt és a zöld technológiákat, folyamatosan keresi a lehetőségeket a fejlődésre.
Tanulmányait a Pázmány Péter Katolikus Egyetemen végezte, ahol mérnök informatikus MSc diplomát szerzett, majd posztgraduális képzéseken vett részt elektronikus kereskedelem és bionikus számítástechnika szakirányokon. Emellett a Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetemen kognitív tudományi PhD tanulmányokat is folytatott.
Máté aktívan követi a legfrissebb trendeket és fejlesztéseket PMP minősítéssel rendelkező projektmenedzser és több Microsoft technológia szakértője.
Előadásaiban és cikkeiben az AI gyakorlati alkalmazási lehetőségeit mutatja be, különös tekintettel az üzleti folyamatok optimalizálására és a hatékonyság növelésére. Munkájával hozzájárul ahhoz, hogy a mesterséges intelligencia minél szélesebb körben, értékteremtő módon kerüljön felhasználásra.

Benyovszky Máté az Integritás Hatóság IT Fejlesztési és AI részlegének vezetője, ahol a legmodernebb technológiák alkalmazásával támogatja a hatóság munkáját. Több mint 15 éves tapasztalattal rendelkezik az IT szektorban, korábban az EURO ONE Számítá... Show more

Although Juanita always dreamed of being a designer, she admits she was never more than mediocre at it. Instead, she discovered her true strength in business and has been successfully running a marketing communications agency for over a decade. During this time, she has honed her ability to translate the value of creative services into business terms that board members, finance teams, and legal experts appreciate. By leveraging her skills in the boardroom, Juanita paves the way for creatives to focus on what they do best.

Juanita is a qualified Public Relations Practitioner and Ethics Officer. She also holds the designation of Certified Director and is currently 2024/5 Vice President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa.

Although Juanita always dreamed of being a designer, she admits she was never more than mediocre at it. Instead, she discovered her true strength in business and has been successfully running a marketing communications agency for over a decade. Durin... Show more

Kevin Kline is a noted database expert and software industry veteran. A 20-year Microsoft Data Platform MVP and noted community leader in the IT industry, Kevin is a founder and former president of the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS.ORG), as well as the author of popular IT books including the bestseller "SQL in a Nutshell". Kevin is a top-rated speaker at industry trade shows worldwide and has a monthly column at Database Trends & Applications magazine (DBTA.com). His product designs for database tools have won numerous awards at industry trade shows and from a variety of trade magazines. He is on social media as @kekline and blogs regularly.

Kevin Kline is a noted database expert and software industry veteran. A 20-year Microsoft Data Platform MVP and noted community leader in the IT industry, Kevin is a founder and former president of the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS.OR... Show more

Born in the unforgiving winters of Siberia, where survival is an art, I developed the grit, resilience, and resourcefulness that define me and our company today.

From my beginnings in aerospace engineering to leading Gehtsoft, I've channeled that relentless problem-solving mindset into the tech world. Now, I lead one of the industry's most exceptional teams — professionals who do what others consider impossible. We are driven by curiosity, systems thinking, and scientific rigor to solve our clients' most complex problems.

I'm also co-founder and editor of Agile Bulletin (https://www.agilebulletin.org/). A magazine that offers sharp insights and real stories from the frontlines of Agile. Designed for changemakers in software development and project management, it highlights how teams pivot, innovate, and lead with agility in a fast-changing world.
We’re not afraid to feature unpopular opinions and counter-cultural ideas and explore the hidden sides of Agile practices—pushing boundaries to spark real conversations and drive progress.

My certifications include:
Scrum.org's PSM III, PAL-EMB, PAL-E, PSPO, PMI's DASM, ICP's ACC, Six Sigma Black Belt.

Born in the unforgiving winters of Siberia, where survival is an art, I developed the grit, resilience, and resourcefulness that define me and our company today. From my beginnings in aerospace engineering to leading Gehtsoft, I've channeled that... Show more

Kelly Irene, SPHR, is a leadership coach, HR director, and speaker specializing in helping professionals navigate career growth, leadership challenges, and workplace dynamics. With over a decade of experience in human resources, leadership development, and organizational strategy, she has worked with startups, engineering teams, and high-growth companies to help leaders build high-performing, collaborative teams.

Kelly is the creator of the Collaborative Communication framework, a powerful approach to handling challenging conversations, setting boundaries, and negotiating with confidence—while ensuring the conversation feels good for everyone involved. Her sessions equip professionals with practical, actionable strategies that transform the way they lead, communicate, and navigate career transitions.

Audiences consistently praise Kelly for making complex leadership concepts practical, accessible, and easy to implement. Whether delivering keynotes, workshops, or corporate training, she helps ambitious professionals step into leadership with clarity, confidence, and impact.

📌 Speaking Topics Include:

The Collaborative Code: Communication Strategies for High-Performing Teams
Leading with Clarity & Confidence: Mastering Career Growth & Leadership Transitions
Navigating Tough Conversations: Setting Boundaries, Giving Feedback & Managing Conflict

🎤 Available for: Keynotes, Panels, Workshops (In-Person & Virtual)

Kelly Irene, SPHR, is a leadership coach, HR director, and speaker specializing in helping professionals navigate career growth, leadership challenges, and workplace dynamics. With over a decade of experience in human resources, leadership developmen... Show more

Richard’s professional passion is helping organizational leaders & teams unlock their potential to solve critical business and technology challenges, by empowering and enabling collaborative, high-performing teams.

He helps catalyze and accelerate organizational resilience with a coaching approach centered on cultural awareness, leadership agility, psychological safety, and pragmatic decision-making.

Richard has been practicing Agile, Lean, and Organizational Change for 20+ years, working with leaders and teams across many different industries and stages of growth to explore the possibilities of Agility, to help build Resilience, and to create a Culture of Learning and Continuous Improvement.

Credentials include - Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), Certified Agile Leadership (CAL), Agile Leadership Journey Guide, ICAgile Authorized Instructor, ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), Path to Agility Facilitator, ORGANIC agility Professional, among others. Plus, training & expertise in psychological safety, emotional intelligence (EQ), positive intelligence (PQ), as well as organizational change models, including - Kaizen, Kotter, Prosci, and Satir.

Richard’s professional passion is helping organizational leaders & teams unlock their potential to solve critical business and technology challenges, by empowering and enabling collaborative, high-performing teams. He helps catalyze and accelerate... Show more

With over two decades of experience as a Human Resources Executive, Amy Washburn is a sought-after speaker and consultant who specializes in transforming organizations, leaders, and teams. Amy’s passion lies in empowering people to achieve their full potential by cultivating high-performance cultures that drive success and innovation.

Throughout her career, Amy has developed and implemented transformative HR strategies, built and nurtured high-performing teams, and fostered inclusive workplace cultures. Her expertise includes resolving complex workplace challenges, identifying leadership potential, and delivering sustainable results that align with organizational goals.

Amy’s dynamic approach combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of human behavior, allowing her to uncover and address the root causes of organizational challenges. She has successfully partnered with companies to design tailored solutions, enabling them to adapt to change, improve communication, and achieve long-term growth.

With over two decades of experience as a Human Resources Executive, Amy Washburn is a sought-after speaker and consultant who specializes in transforming organizations, leaders, and teams. Amy’s passion lies in empowering people to achieve their full... Show more

I'm passionate about creating meaningful work environment where people and businesses thrive. I manage Business Agile, , an Agile coaching & training company. In the last 7 years I've been involved in launching Agile at scale in clients such as BMW, Vodacom, Absa and numerous other companies. I've trained over 800 people and consulted on Agile and change initiatives on a SAP implementation, an Online Banking Channel and numerous Retail Apps.

I'm passionate about creating meaningful work environment where people and businesses thrive. I manage Business Agile, , an Agile coaching & training company. In the last 7 years I've been involved in launching Agile at scale in clients such as BMW, ... Show more