Jamie Turner is a globally recognized author, professor, and CNN contributor who helps people transition from being "good" to being better. 

As a regular contributor on CNN and a lecturer at Emory University, Jamie has spent decades decoding the mechanics of success for Fortune 500 companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Mercedes-Benz, and Verizon.

Jamie doesn’t rely on motivational fluff. Instead, he uses a science-based approach to help others perform at their peak.

He is the creator of The Unspoken Rules of Leadership, a battle-tested system that uses his "Four Ms" framework — Mindset, Mentoring, Management, and Marketing — to help people eliminate "sideways energy" and unlock hidden potential.

His latest book, Better: A Guidebook to a New and Improved You, was born from a profound moment of personal clarity. After realizing that professional "success" often comes at the cost of personal "presence," Jamie pivoted his research to focus on how we can leverage human behavior to enhance the human experience.

Jamie’s work has been profiled in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. Recognized as a Top 10 Speaker by Socialnomics, alongside icons like Brené Brown and Gary Vaynerchuk, Jamie delivers high-energy, action-oriented presentations that move audiences past inspiration and directly into action. 

When he isn’t on a global stage, he is the driving force behind UnspokenRules.Live, a platform dedicated to mastering the mindset of peak performance

Justin’s personal journey is one of the best stories in the NFL.

Former NFL running back Justin Forsett was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2008 and played for seven teams in nine years, including the 2014 Pro Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens.

Known for his speed and agility on the field, he is now a respected leader and businessman off the field. As an award-winning speaker, he shares his stories of sacrifice, setbacks, and success.

A Florida native, Justin was determined to play in the NFL. Despite his 5'8" stature, he broke several high school records and earned a college scholarship to Cal, where, as a senior, he was named to the First-team All-Pac-10 Conference.

Justin retired from the NFL in 2017 and moved from the backfield to the boardroom. The company he co-founded with college teammates even appeared on ABC's Shark Tank. Although they didn’t get a deal, they used the feedback to rename, rebrand, and relaunch their company.

Now known as Hustle Clean, and with Justin as CEO, this multi-million-dollar wellness company sells all-natural body wipes and personal care products online and at major retailers.

Meridith Elliott Powell, MBA, CSP®, CPAE®, is a researcher, thought leader, and Hall of Fame keynote speaker recognized as one of the world's Top 15 Business Growth Experts. Her original research underpins her proprietary frameworks, including THRIVE, Sales Redefined, the SCEPTIC Scan, and The Succession GAP, giving executive audiences data-driven, field-tested strategies for growth.

Before becoming a researcher and speaker, Meridith spent years inside the corporate world working in healthcare, finance, and travel and tourism, where she was known for breaking down organizational silos and driving income growth. That corporate background gives her research credibility with clients and audiences: she has sat on both sides of the table, as practitioner and as scholar of disruption. Her thought leadership consistently connects research findings to ROI, translating data into strategies that move revenue, retention, and performance.

Meridith is the author of several books, including The Succession Gap, THRIVE, and Mentally Fit. She is the co-host of the popular weekly sales podcast, Sales Logic. Her research-backed frameworks have been applied by corporate clients including Microsoft, IBM, CVS Health, TD Bank, and State Farm.

When she's not on stage, Meridith can be found living out the same active, competitive mindset she teaches — mountain biking and hiking her favorite trails, competing on tennis courts and endlessly chasing little white balls on golf courses around the country.

Grace Schatz brings a strategist’s lens to economic insight, helping business leaders connect what is happening in the economy to what they should do next.

As Economic Consulting Managing Director at ITR Economics, Grace works with executives to interpret changing market conditions, identify risks and opportunities, and translate forecast data into practical decisions around growth, pricing, labor, margins, and long-term planning. Her strength lies not only in understanding economic trends, but in helping companies use those trends to make smarter, more confident decisions before market shifts fully show up in their financials.

With more than a decade at ITR Economics, Grace has helped shape the firm’s forecasting, consulting, and client advisory work through multiple business cycles. She is a trusted voice on issues that matter most to executive teams, including inflation, labor constraints, industrial activity, margin pressure, and strategic timing. Her work reflects ITR’s larger commitment to turning economic intelligence into competitive advantage, giving leaders the clarity they need to move decisively in an uncertain environment.

Michael Lehman is the CEO and Founding Partner of Premier Path Wealth Partners. Michael brings over 25 years of comprehensive experience to the firm and has developed a unique perspective in working with families, business owners, and executives. Michael has established and continues to grow a robust financial services firm built on the principle of understanding his clients’ unique needs and concerns to simplify their financial lives. Michael is acknowledged as a seasoned professional who seeks the latest, most advanced knowledge and techniques to address the sophisticated needs of high-net-worth clients and companies’ retirement plans.

Scott Mashuda is responsible for REAG’s growth and strategic vision, bringing more than two decades of experience in mergers & acquisitions and business valuation. He has advised public and private companies on sales, acquisitions, valuations, and restructurings. Scott co-founded REAG in 2004 and has held numerous leadership roles within the M&A Source, including Chair of the Board in 2023. His industry recognition includes the M&A Source Service Award and being named one of The M&A Advisor’s “40 Under 40” top M&A service providers. He previously worked at Ernst & Young and served as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurial finance at Duquesne University.

Darren Abraham is the former owner and CEO of Abraham Linc, a leading Mid-Atlantic flooring distributor. Over nearly four decades, Darren grew the company from a local West Virginia business into a multi-state distribution platform serving customers across 15 states. In 2025, he sold Abraham Linc to All Surfaces, a ShoreView Capital-backed flooring distributor.

Yuki Conlon is president of JAST Media, a recognized leader in digital marketing and management systems for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers in the construction materials market. During her 15 years in the tech space, she built solutions that support sales teams at every step of the supply chain. Yuki has worked with global brands like Harley-Davidson, Honda, Stihl, and John Deere at the national, regional, and dealer level. Under her leadership, JAST Media has become the go-to to partner for custom-built solutions in the construction materials space, delivering tailored B2B and B2C systems that drive measurable sales results. Her team helps clients challenge outdated industry norms, and build systems that strengthen supply chain partnerships, expand customer reach, and compete with confidence in s rapidly changing marketplace.