Steven Howard is the award-winning author of 22 leadership, business, and professional development books. His latest book is Humony Leadership: Mindsets, Skills and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader. In awarding the book a Gold Medal, the Nonfiction Authors Association called Humony Leadership, "a significant work with an important mission."

Humony is a word created by Steven comprising Human, Humanity, and Harmony to emphasize the leading of people and the need for leaders to create workplaces of wellbeing and harmony.

Steven was named one of the 2023 Top 200 Global Biggest Voices in Leadership in recognition of his thought-provoking and leading-edge thinking on leadership. He was named to the 2023 CREA List of top influential leaders for his thought leadership and writing.

He is also the co-author of Strong Women Speak on Leadership, Success, and Living Well.

Steven is well-known and recognized for his truly international and multicultural perspective, having lived in the USA for over 30 years, in Singapore for 21 years, and in Australia for 12 years. He currently resides in Southern California.

Steven Howard is the award-winning author of 22 leadership, business, and professional development books. His latest book is Humony Leadership: Mindsets, Skills and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader. In awarding the book a Gold ... Show more

Joanna Yeh is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and Political Science, and minoring in Chinese Studies. In the classroom, Joanna is working to co-develop a one-of-a-kind queer Asian American Studies syllabus and lesson plan to teach in the Spring 2024 semester. Outside of the classroom, Joanna is pursuing conversations and academic discourse around Asian American Studies which she hopes to bring to the campus. Most recently, she began working with fellow undergraduate students to advocate for an Asian American studies program and additional resources at UNC-CH. Additionally, as a student executive member of the UNC Asian American Center (AAC), she is working within and beyond the university to explore her research and advocacy prowess. In fact, as the 2023 UNC AAC’s June Yom Student Award recipient, Joanna researched queer Asian America through the lens of art analyses as well as queer and Asian American contextualization. to culminate in her conference paper for AAAS 2024.

Joanna Yeh is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and Political Science, and minoring in Chinese Studies. In the classroom, Joanna is working to co-dev... Show more

A Black Woman, born and raised in Grajaú, a suburb of São Paulo, Brazil. She is married, a stepmother, and a pet parent. She holds a degree in Business Administration, with a postgraduate degree in Project Management and specialization in Leadership and Strategic Marketing from Ohio University.

With a career spanning over 14 years in the financial market, she has gained experience in renowned banking institutions such as Santander, Bradesco, and Mercantil. Her mission is to make the finance universe more accessible and inclusive by seeking to provide personalized solutions that meet the real needs of individuals.

As the host of the podcasts "Let’s Women" and "Black Voices," she stands out by telling the inspiring stories of passionate women in the tech-fin market, as well as by providing a space dedicated to Black professionals in the financial technology industry. Both podcasts aim to delve into narratives, understand challenges, and discuss possibilities to promote an increasingly egalitarian and inclusive ecosystem.

In recognition of her performance, in 2023, she was honored with the Professional of the Year award in the women's category of Open Finance at the Open Summit Awards, the largest award event in the Open ecosystem in Brazil.

A Black Woman, born and raised in Grajaú, a suburb of São Paulo, Brazil. She is married, a stepmother, and a pet parent. She holds a degree in Business Administration, with a postgraduate degree in Project Management and specialization in Leadership ... Show more

Commercial crew astronaut, artist, author, and AI authority Mike Mongo is creator of Mongo Mugs, co-creator of BAEVOLUTION NFT, co-creator of Muttniks NFT, as well as co-founder of 1st NFT of 2018 and 1st NFT for social good, CryptOtitties. He is author of bestseller The Astronaut Instruction Manual and co-founder of OBEY.

His latest book, My Conversation with Sherlock Holmes (An Instruction Manual for Talking with AI), co-authored with Sherlock Holmes, AI, is available in pre-publication on Amazon.

Commercial crew astronaut, artist, author, and AI authority Mike Mongo is creator of Mongo Mugs, co-creator of BAEVOLUTION NFT, co-creator of Muttniks NFT, as well as co-founder of 1st NFT of 2018 and 1st NFT for social good, CryptOtitties. He is aut... Show more

J'expérimente, j'apprends, je transmets

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Phil Tajitsu Nash teaches in the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), and serves as Co-President of the Board of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF). He previously served as Founding Executive Director of the Asian American Justice Center (AAJC), Curator of the Asian Pacific American Program at the Smithsonian Institution’s 2010 Folklife Festival, and columnist for the N.Y. Nichibei and Asian Week newspapers.

Nash has taught law, urban studies, and APA history, art, oral history, and public policy classes at UMCP, Yale University, New York University, The City College of New York, and CUNY and Georgetown law schools. He also is affiliated with the University of Maryland Latin American Studies Center, based on a Study Abroad class he has taught bringing students to an Indigenous community in the Brazilian Amazon, his research on Japanese Brazilians, and his decades of work with Native Americans in North America and Brazil on human rights, culture, and language issues.

Phil Tajitsu Nash teaches in the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), and serves as Co-President of the Board of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF). He previously served as Found... Show more

Margret Mundorf is a writing and communication trainer and teaches at universities and universities of applied sciences in Germany and Austria. As a consultant, lecturer and researcher, her main areas of work are:
Writing and competence development in education and training; academic writing, digitality & artificial intelligence; legal linguistics and text linguistics; professional communication in business and law. Board member of the Gesellschaft für Schreibdidaktik und Schreibforschung (gefsus) e. V.

Margret Mundorf is a writing and communication trainer and teaches at universities and universities of applied sciences in Germany and Austria. As a consultant, lecturer and researcher, her main areas of work are: Writing and competence development ... Show more

Andrew Ek is a principal Engineer for LaunchScout, where he uses Elixir, Javascript, and Ruby to build software.

He otherwise spends most of his time helping other developers find more joy and satisfaction. Prior to being a software developer, he taught middle and high school language arts and math, and computer science at the collegiate level, and ran a non-profit where he taught poetry and taught other teachers how to teach poetry.

Andrew lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, with his really excellent spouse and kiddo and their remarkably photogenic cats.

Andrew Ek is a principal Engineer for LaunchScout, where he uses Elixir, Javascript, and Ruby to build software. He otherwise spends most of his time helping other developers find more joy and satisfaction. Prior to being a software developer, he... Show more

Studium der Philosophie, Sozialtheorie und Anthropologie, Promotion und Habilitation zu interdisziplinären Themen von Anthropologie, Nachhaltigkeit, Kultur- und Zukunftsforschung. Er entwickelte und realisierte transdisziplinäre Forschungsprojekte zu emotionalen und kulturellen Grundlagen nachhaltiger Gesellschaften, zu Human- und Kulturpotenzialen des Anthropozäns und zu psychischen, sozialen und mentalen Dimensionen von transformativer Freiheit, Liebe und Kreativität. Prof. für Kulturwissenschaften, Kultur- und Sozialökologie an der Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz.

Studium der Philosophie, Sozialtheorie und Anthropologie, Promotion und Habilitation zu interdisziplinären Themen von Anthropologie, Nachhaltigkeit, Kultur- und Zukunftsforschung. Er entwickelte und realisierte transdisziplinäre Forschungsprojekte zu... Show more

Profissional com mais de uma década de experiência na área de gestão de treinamento e desenvolvimento de pessoas, além de ser Coach Integral Sistêmico. Com uma sólida formação em impulsionar equipes para alcançarem seu máximo potencial, realizou uma transição bem-sucedida para a área de Tecnologia da Informação, iniciando sua carreira como Analista de Qualidade e, atualmente, desempenhando um papel crucial como Scrum Master em uma grande empresa do mercado, a Foursys.

Como Scrum Master, ela desempenha um papel fundamental na implementação e no aprimoramento das metodologias ágeis, garantindo a entrega de projetos bem-sucedidos e a satisfação dos clientes. Seu foco em indicadores de desempenho permite que ela e sua equipe avaliem constantemente seu progresso e façam ajustes para alcançar resultados cada vez melhores. Talita Oliveira é uma líder visionária e dedicada, comprometida em impulsionar a excelência e o sucesso em todos os projetos em que está envolvida.

Profissional com mais de uma década de experiência na área de gestão de treinamento e desenvolvimento de pessoas, além de ser Coach Integral Sistêmico. Com uma sólida formação em impulsionar equipes para alcançarem seu máximo potencial, realizou uma ... Show more

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I have 7+ years in the UX field across different industries (real estate, job seeking, culture & entertainment, education and fintech). I was in charge of several end-to-end processes, which gave me a full understanding of the product cycle. Additionally, I find mentoring students in the UX field hugely rewarding and fulfilling.

I have a bachelor’s degree and a teaching degree in Social Communication Science from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), and a Diploma in Usability and Accessibility from the National Technological University (UTN).

I have 7+ years in the UX field across different industries (real estate, job seeking, culture & entertainment, education and fintech). I was in charge of several end-to-end processes, which gave me a full understanding of the product cycle. Addition... Show more

I'm Stanislava Ivanova, a seasoned Learning and Development Partner with a wealth of expertise in cultivating organizational excellence. My passion lies in the realms of Learning and Development, Performance Management, Talent Development, and the transformative power of Mentoring and Coaching.

With a robust background in crafting and implementing effective learning strategies, I have honed my skills to drive professional growth and enhance team performance. I thrive on creating environments where individuals not only excel in their roles but also find joy and fulfillment in their professional journeys.

In addition to my role as a Learning and Development expert, I am an adept Public Speaker and Storyteller. I engage audiences with compelling narratives that bring concepts to life, making complex ideas accessible and inspiring action.

Let's embark on a journey of growth and empowerment together, where we turn challenges into opportunities for learning and success.

I'm Stanislava Ivanova, a seasoned Learning and Development Partner with a wealth of expertise in cultivating organizational excellence. My passion lies in the realms of Learning and Development, Performance Management, Talent Development, and the t... Show more

I want to share my journey that might resonate with you. I struggled with imposter syndrome in the past, doubting my abilities and feeling like I didn't deserve my accomplishments.

Fortunately, working at CompTIA has been a game-changer for me. The supportive and nurturing environment here has empowered me to confront and overcome these insecurities. Through mentorship, encouragement, and professional development opportunities, I've gained confidence and learned to appreciate my skills.

I wanted to share this with you because openness about our struggles can foster a culture of understanding and support. If you ever face similar challenges, know you're not alone.

I want to share my journey that might resonate with you. I struggled with imposter syndrome in the past, doubting my abilities and feeling like I didn't deserve my accomplishments. Fortunately, working at CompTIA has been a game-changer for me. Th... Show more

PyGirl, A Data Scientist at PatternAI. Having a passion for Learning, Developing, and Researching. With a strong interest in the study of Algorithms, Natural language processing (NLP), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistics, and Data Science. Loves to build AI products and develop Algorithms.

PyGirl, A Data Scientist at PatternAI. Having a passion for Learning, Developing, and Researching. With a strong interest in the study of Algorithms, Natural language processing (NLP), Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Statistics, and Data Science. Lo... Show more

Ebony Lawrence is an instructional designer/curriculum developer with Amazon Web Services (AWS). She likes to refer to herself as an “accidental instructional designer,” as her academic background is deeply rooted in public health (BS in health education and MS in health administration), and epidemiology (DrPH). The transition was a natural step, and she has since gained over a decade of valuable experience in higher education, corporate training development, and management consulting. In 2020, Ebony obtained her CPTD and, despite her non-traditional entry into the field, she’s leaned on her diverse background and skills to build her brand.

Ebony Lawrence is an instructional designer/curriculum developer with Amazon Web Services (AWS). She likes to refer to herself as an “accidental instructional designer,” as her academic background is deeply rooted in public health (BS in health educa... Show more

Aaron has over 20 years of experience coding and engineering system.

During that time they have worked to make a positive impact at companies of all sizes. From huge Fortune 500s to small boutique software houses.

They are polyglot coder who loves programming languages. They have written production code in Python, Perl, Java, VB.Net, and can write “Hello, World” in a bunch more.

Aaron has also worked as a pastry chef in Atlanta and Cleveland, and has a deep love and appreciation for art and delighting people.

This experience has given Aaron a unique perspective on the role of technology as a force for improving people’s lives.

Aaron has over 20 years of experience coding and engineering system. During that time they have worked to make a positive impact at companies of all sizes. From huge Fortune 500s to small boutique software houses. They are polyglot coder who l... Show more

Mi nombre es Arnulfo. Me encanta compartir mis experiencias personales y profesionales en conferencias y reuniones virtuales donde trato de ayudar e inspirar a otros a lograr sus metas.
Apoyo a las comunidades open source en Panamá, Iberoamérica y el mundo.

Mi nombre es Arnulfo. Me encanta compartir mis experiencias personales y profesionales en conferencias y reuniones virtuales donde trato de ayudar e inspirar a otros a lograr sus metas. Apoyo a las comunidades open source en Panamá, Iberoamérica y ... Show more

Lisette Zounon is a passionate quality engineering leader with over 15 years of experience helping people and companies improve the quality of their applications, with solid tools, a simple process, and a smart team. She strongly believes that industry best practices including implementing agile methodologies and DevOps practices are invaluable.

Lisette was responsible for leading and managing high-performing quality-testing teams throughout all phases of the software development testing cycle; ensuring that all information systems, products, and services meet or exceed organization and industry quality standards as well as end-users' requirements. This includes establishing and maintaining the QA strategy, processes, platforms, and resources needed to deliver 24x7 operationally critical solutions for many of the world's largest companies.
Lisette is a proven leader who thrives in a highly technical software development environment. Quality should be at the very core of the software process and not be integrated only once the coding is completed.
 She is a constant champion of employing best practices for QA, agile methodologies, and Scrum implementation to think differently about work and increase your team's and customers' happiness.
Lisette has worked extensively with Fortune 100 technology companies, startups, and not for profits in e-commerce, cloud services, telecommunications, finances, and oil and gas industries.
She is also multi-talented, multi-passionate women that love empowering women to unleash our natural potential to up your confidence. A distinguished speaker that encourages women by empowering them and educate women on Breast cancer, STEM education, and leadership skills. She is also President and CEO of a non-for-profit organization Zsquare4theCure our mission is to Empower educate women on breast cancer awareness and provide health care for women in rural communities in BENIN, TOGO, GHANA and Ivory Coast, all in west Africa. In Her free time, she loves traveling and creates travel tours for friends to visit Africa. Or she is spending quality time or cooking delicious meals from her cookbook with her son, daughter, and husband in Mckinney, TX. USA, visit her lifestyle website Zsquarecorner.com for more Infos

Lisette Zounon is a passionate quality engineering leader with over 15 years of experience helping people and companies improve the quality of their applications, with solid tools, a simple process, and a smart team. She strongly believes that indust... Show more

Antoinette is a Team, Leadership and Agile coach, who focusses on growing inner agility in leaders at all levels of the organization. She is a coach of coaches and trains and develops coaches at both the Team and Enterprise level internationally. She spends most of her time collaborating with leadership teams and Agile transformation leads, as well as more junior leaders like Agile coaches and Scrum Masters. Her forte is growing agility in EVERYONE, and showing others how to do it in their organisations. She is a Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC), a trained professional coach and certified in Organisational and Relationship Systems Coaching and loves working with systems in conflict.

Antoinette is a Team, Leadership and Agile coach, who focusses on growing inner agility in leaders at all levels of the organization. She is a coach of coaches and trains and develops coaches at both the Team and Enterprise level internationally. She... Show more

Anastasiya is an actress, director, and producer known for her work with Fragen Theatre Company. Her artistic journey has taken her on a path of exploration, recently culminating in the creation of a show called "The Room of Our Childhood" which premiered at Thessaloniki Fringe Festival. The show combines video installation and live performance to explore her family's personal history after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Anastasiya's passion for the arts and her love for animals merged in her short animated films: “Dedicated to Venechka” and "Melted Heart,” where she served as a director, artist, camera person, and editor.
In the film industry, Anastasiya showcased her talent in "72 HOURS," a documentary shedding light on the death penalty in Belarus. She also played a dual role (producer and actress) in "war.2022," an experimental short documentary exploring the impact of war on Russia's social and cultural fabric.
On stage, Anastasiya's performances have captivated audiences in productions like "The Childless Land," where she acted, co-authored, and produced the show.
Her theater credits include notable roles in "What Can We Do with Burnout?" (Theatre DOC, Moscow) and "A Hero of Our Time" (Edinburgh Fringe Festival) and in many other productions in Great Britain and Russia.

Anastasiya is an actress, director, and producer known for her work with Fragen Theatre Company. Her artistic journey has taken her on a path of exploration, recently culminating in the creation of a show called "The Room of Our Childhood" which prem... Show more

Shiva loves working with technical community leaders around the world who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of cutting-edge technology. Community empowerment is at the core of her work, and this is why she thrives in creating meaningful opportunities for community members to get excited and involved in co-creating Microsoft's content and learning experiences.

At the core of what she does is bringing people together and making wonderful things happen - especially those that's never happened before.

Many moons ago, she launched and delivered Australia’s first enrichment-focused professional learning program, which saw over 900+ schoolteachers transforming their pedagogy and inspiring their students to pursue an interest in STEM subjects.

Before coming to Australia, she was responsible for cultivating alliances and partnerships that resulted in passing two landmark pieces of legislation that mandate the use of renewable energy and biofuels in the Philippines.

She loves inspiring people with her stories on cracking the code into a career in tech, rebuilding a life as an immigrant, and growing one's personal network (even during a pandemic).

Shiva loves working with technical community leaders around the world who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of cutting-edge technology. Community empowerment is at the core of her work, and this is why she thrives in creating meaningful op... Show more

Jag gjorde mitt exjobb hos Omegapoint Umeå under hösten 2022 och påbörjade därefter min doktorandtjänst vid Umeå universitet. Jag inriktar mig på hårdvarunära effektivitet i molnmiljöer med fokus på cloud native.

Jag gjorde mitt exjobb hos Omegapoint Umeå under hösten 2022 och påbörjade därefter min doktorandtjänst vid Umeå universitet. Jag inriktar mig på hårdvarunära effektivitet i molnmiljöer med fokus på cloud native. Show more

A third-year engineering student at NMIMS with a passion for technology. I am a curious learner and love to explore the latest trends in the field of engineering, technology and science. My interest in technology from a really young age has led me to become an expert in assembling PCs.

A third-year engineering student at NMIMS with a passion for technology. I am a curious learner and love to explore the latest trends in the field of engineering, technology and science. My interest in technology from a really young age has led me to... Show more

My name is Ekaterina, and I am in IT since 2018, working in large remote teams.

Currently I work as the Project Management Support (45+ team members) in HPC project for Big Pharma client.

Personally, I am passionate in learning languages, and I enjoy practicing all 4 languages (Russian, English, German, Spanish) at work!

My name is Ekaterina, and I am in IT since 2018, working in large remote teams. Currently I work as the Project Management Support (45+ team members) in HPC project for Big Pharma client. Personally, I am passionate in learning languages, and ... Show more

Louis-Pierre Lafortune (born October 8, 1981) is a Canadian and France writer and journalist. He is the author of the novel Le Dernier Jour d'un condamné (The Last Day of a Condemned Man), which was published in 1996.

Louis-Pierre Lafortune (born October 8, 1981) is a Canadian and France writer and journalist. He is the author of the novel Le Dernier Jour d'un condamné (The Last Day of a Condemned Man), which was published in 1996. Show more

Dr. Rob Stagni has directed the Arkansas Union at the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville for more than nine years. Rob is actively involved in ACUI and has held multiple volunteer and leadership roles over the past decade.

Dr. Rob Stagni has directed the Arkansas Union at the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville for more than nine years. Rob is actively involved in ACUI and has held multiple volunteer and leadership roles over the past decade. Show more

10+ years in software industry

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Heidi is an advocate for progressive delivery, organizational transformation, technical communication, and marketing you hate slightly less. She is a nerd about industrial psychology and patterns of progress. One of her favorite hobbies is talking to developers about things they already knew but had never thought of that way before. She sews all her conference dresses so that she's sure there is a pocket for the mic.

Heidi is an advocate for progressive delivery, organizational transformation, technical communication, and marketing you hate slightly less. She is a nerd about industrial psychology and patterns of progress. One of her favorite hobbies is talking to... Show more

Amy Basile is a curious and creative researcher with a passion for uncovering deep insights and understanding consumer behavior.  Amy has 15 years of market research and sensory experience including brand identity and perception research, new product iterations, consumer co-creation, user experience, product improvement, and new product development research in the food & beverage categories.

Amy Basile is a curious and creative researcher with a passion for uncovering deep insights and understanding consumer behavior.  Amy has 15 years of market research and sensory experience including brand identity and perception research, new product... Show more