Executive Speakers on Speakers

Happiness: we want it more than anything else. But what does it really mean to be happy in your work and in your life? And how can you make sure you're actually spending your time doing things that will increase your happiness? Stephen talks to Neil Pasricha, author of The Happiness Equation and the 1,000 Awesome Things blog, about these topics, as well as how to earn more than a Harvard MBA, the allure of becoming a real estate agent, and some differences between India and Kenya.

ESOS goes international as Stephen talks to UK-based speaker Ben Hines, founder of Moving Performance, a consulting organization that helps employees find their voices -- literally -- through song. Ben and Stephen discuss how a business is like an orchestra, how music can facilitate complex conversations, and why the French horn is just so darn cool.

Stephen talks to Louie Gravance -- former Disney Institute Professor, Comedian, and Customer Experience Consultant -- about creating the happiest workplace on earth, involving all employees in the customer experience, the importance of storytelling, and what you can learn from making pizzas.

Stephen talks to John Rossman -- former Amazon executive, author and expert on digital disruption, and Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal -- about his book "The Amazon Way on IoT." What is the Internet of Things, and how will it change the way we live and do business? Along the way, you'll also learn about Amazon's original name, how drone delivery went from a crazy idea to a credible one, and a little of the history of water polo.

A conversation with Daniel Sieberg, head of media outreach and the official spokesperson for Google, and the author of "The Digital Diet: The 4-Step Plan to Break Your Tech Addiction and Regain Balance in Your Life." Daniel and host Stephen Kirkpatrick discuss how to unplug when necessary, what tech improvements mean for the future of society, and how Google helps us follow elections and other major news events.

Executive Speakers on Speakers kicks off with a conversation with Beth Thomas, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Consulting Services at Sequent and author of "Powered by Happy: How to Get Happy and Stay Happy at Work." Beth talks to host Stephen Kirkpatrick about employee engagement, writing out a happiness plan, and why you shouldn't be shy about asking for exactly what you want.