Beyond Speaking

Crystal Washington, CSP works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity! As a technology strategist and certified futurist, Crystal takes complex social media, app, and web topics and makes them easy to understand and accessible for everyday people. Crystal's clients comprise Fortune 500 companies including Google, Microsoft, and GE, and as a sought-after keynote speaker, she has entertained and educated audiences around the globe.   

Learn more about Crystal at: https://premierespeakers.com/crystal-washington

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Seth is an internationally recognized thought leader, advisor, and top-rated keynote speaker on talent management, change and innovation, digital transformation, leadership, and the future of work.  His research, case studies, and thought leadership focus on inspiring audiences while sharing actionable strategies to drive meaningful outcomes for individuals and their organizations. He also coaches high-performing leaders with practical, life-tested ideas, concepts, and frameworks to elevate their impact and create lasting legacies.  Learn more about 

Seth Mattison at: https://premierespeakers.com/seth-mattison

Doc Hendley is proof that anyone, even a tattooed keg-tapper, can cure what ails the world.

In 2003 Doc Hendley dreamed up the concept of Wine To Water while bartending and playing music in nightclubs around Raleigh, North Carolina. In January of 2004 he held his first fundraiser and by August was living in Darfur, Sudan installing water systems for victims of the government-supported genocide.

When Doc returned home in 2005, the haunting memories of what he had seen in Darfur drove him to continue growing the organization he had started only two years earlier. And in 2007, after working two jobs and volunteering his time for over three years, Wine To Water became an official 501 (c)(3) and Doc's dream finally became a reality.

Hendley's work aims to help the 1.1 billion people worldwide who lack access to clean water, a figure estimated by the World Health Organization. Nearly two-thirds of that group lives in Asia. In sub-Saharan Africa, 42 percent of the population lives without yard taps, household connections or other improvements to sanitize water. Unclean water is the number one killer of children in the world. Water borne illnesses kill far more children the HIV/AIDS and Malaria combined. Every 15 seconds a child dies from unclean water.

To learn more about Doc Hendley visit: https://premierespeakers.com/doc_hendley

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Workforce Strategist and Management Trendspotter Seth Mattison sits down with Brian to talk about making the most of difficult circumstances, how to develop our skills and relationships personally and professionally, and how to set a path forward for success.

To learn more about Seth Mattison visit: https://premierespeakers.com/seth_mattison 

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Hall of Fame pitcher and broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles Jim Palmer shares about life in the minor leagues, the oriole way and the importance of adoption.

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Mary C Kelly specializes in leadership growth that helps organizations improve their profitability and productivity, especially in finance, insurance, real estate, and manufacturing. One of the first female graduates of the Naval Academy, Mary served 25 years on active duty, mostly in Asia, leading multi-cultural teams in nine countries. Her remarkable career of service included working as an intelligence officer, a chief of police, an HR director, and a chief of staff, as well as training more than 40,000 military personnel. 

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Rene is one of the world's leading executive coaches, working with some of the Fortune 500's and FTSE 100's top Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and their executive teams.  

He speaks with the authority and confidence of an expert and leader who has seen and experienced it all before. Rene draws much from his own unique experiences as Managing Director at IPC Magazines and serving on a variety of boards including Pepsi, IPC Media, and the Inland Revenue.  

Rene has acquired a reputation for providing first-hand advice and support for a series of successful CEOs in the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and all around the world. Many may claim to have worked at the 'sharp end' with CEOs, but in actual fact very few have. He has worked closely with Jim Yong Kim (President, The World Bank), Antony Jenkins (CEO, Barclays Bank), Mario Greco (CEO, Generali), and Maria Ramos (CEO, Absa Bank). Hardly any can match his sustained track record of success.  

To learn more about Rene visit: https://premierespeakers.com/rene-carayol

Jenn Lim is the founder and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness and CEO of Delivering Happiness (DH), a company she and Tony Hsieh (the late CEO of Zappos.com) cofounded to create happier company cultures for a more profitable and sustainable approach to business. Delivering Happiness started as a book (New York Times and WSJ Bestseller, which sold one million copies worldwide) and evolved into a business consultancy and global movement that has impacted and inspired hundreds of companies and organizations worldwide.

To learn more about Jenn Lim visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jenn-lim

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills shares his story of becoming a quadruple amputee on his 25th birthday, going through a ketamine coma, and steps to overcoming adversity.

To learn more about Travis Mills visit: https://premierespeakers.com/travis_mills

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero.

To learn more about Col. Mark Tillman  visit: https://premierespeakers.com/mark_tillman

Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie