Executive Speakers on Speakers

Driven by a passion to see others achieve, Sebastian Terry’s one-of-a-kind story has organically become a powerful catalyst for personal growth and organizational transformation. Leveraging the power of goal setting & striving as a vehicle to maximize mental wellness, individual productivity and team engagement, Sebastian’s action-based keynote integrates individual evolution with professional development. In this episode, Stephen and Jennifer chat with Seb and learn what fueled his personal quests to complete 100 things, and also how it has evolved into a movement about empowering and helping others. Stick around until the end, and you'll also learn some fun facts about Australia as well.

Sterling Hawkins is out to break the status quo to create what’s actually possible for people and companies in our time. He has spent his life coming back from the brink to sell companies, finish ultra-marathons, and getting results #NoMatterWhat it takes. Sterling is an internationally-recognized thought leader and has given a TED talk with over 55,000 views on the topic of discomfort being necessary for innovation. He is a top-rated keynote speaker on the #NoMatterWhat approach to driving growth innovation and results, regardless of what’s happening in the world. His keynotes share meaningful strategies delivered with the inspiration to leave attendees in action. In this episode of Executive Speakers on Speakers, Sterling Hawkins joins us in the studio to discuss his debut book "Hunting Discomfort". Along the way, Stephen and Sterling discuss what hunting discomfort actually means and how it differs from danger, why you should "get a tattoo", and the steps you can take right now to achieve your goals #NoMatterWhat.

For the past 25 years, Daniel Sieberg has seen it all between CNN, CBS News, Google, and several startups and developed a presentation style unique to himself: the role of tech philosopher. How do we make sense of any new technologies and ensure they are not only right for the times but right for us? What are the practical implications of future innovation and invention - beyond the gimmicks and gee-whiz?

Sieberg cuts through the noise and unpacks all the developments from recent history but also looks ahead to what’s next. His goal is to generate critical thinking and awareness when it comes to where we’re headed in the 21st century. How should we apply anything new - and why? Sieberg is your guide through the complexities of technology and speaks to advancements in language that both experts and amateurs alike can relate to.

If you drank a cup of coffee, brushed your teeth, or shaved this morning, your life has already been impacted by Michelle Stacy’s leadership. Michelle Stacy is a senior leader with the consistent ability to run and scale businesses, and a commitment to creating world-class cultures by developing and articulating a clear vision that ignites the organization to deliver innovation drives P&L-focused top-line growth and builds powerful global brand franchises. She creates a forward-thinking vision and executable plans that have driven strong growth at Gillette, P&G, and Keurig by leveraging the combination of new product innovation, acquisition, eCommerce, social media, brand building, and overall excellence in marketing and sales execution. Of tremendous value has been her operational expertise across all functional areas including manufacturing, R&D, procurement, distribution, and IT, and her ability to create a positive and focused culture that delivers both financial results and a commitment to a higher purpose.

As a professional interviewer for over a decade on Breakfast Television Vancouver, Riaz Meghji knows a thing or two about asking questions. In his new book, Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships, the former TV host shares some of his trade secrets.

We're continuing our online Executive Speakers on Speakers podcast with a Zoom conversation with futurist and keynote speaker Ben Hammersley about his latest speech topic "The Great Reassessment". In today's episode, we discuss the future of higher education, the future of work, and how innovation will move us forward during this pandemic and beyond.