• Founder and Senior Pastor, Life.Church
• Best-Selling Author

Globally recognized as a leader of leaders, Craig Groeschel is the founder and Senior Pastor of Life.Church, rated by Glassdoor as the #1 Place to Work for two consecutive years under his leadership. Known for their missional approach to leveraging the latest technology, Life.Church is the creator of the YouVersion Bible App—installed on more than half a billion unique devices worldwide. He is the host of the top-ranked “Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast.” A New York Times’ bestselling author, his latest book is “Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the God-Honoring Life You Want Tomorrow.”

• Harvard Professor
• Best-Selling Author

Arthur C. Brooks is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular “How to Build a Life” column. Brooks is the author of 13 books, including the 2023 #1 New York Times bestseller “Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier” with co-author Oprah Winfrey, and the 2022 #1 New York Times bestseller “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.” He speaks to audiences all around the world about human happiness and works to raise well-being within private companies, universities, public agencies and community organizations.

• Founder of the Strengths Revolution
• Entrepreneur
• Global Researcher

Will Guidara is the author of the National Bestseller “Unreasonable Hospitality,” which chronicles the lessons
in service and leadership he has learned over the course of his career in restaurants. He is the former co-owner of the Manhattan restaurant Eleven Madison Park, which under his leadership received four stars from the New York Times, three Michelin stars, and in 2017 was named #1 on the list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Guidara is the host of the Welcome Conference, an annual hospitality symposium that brings together like-minded people to share ideas, inspire one another and connect to form community. A graduate of the hospitality school at Cornell University, he has co-authored four cookbooks, was named one of Crain’s New York Business’s 40 Under 40 and is the recipient of WSJ Magazine’s Innovator Award.

• Storytelling Expert
• Best-Selling Author

Kindra Hall is a bestselling author and the former Chief Storytelling Officer of Success Magazine. She has become the go-to expert for storytelling in business and beyond. Gartner and Forbes said her debut book, “Stories that Stick,” “may be the most valuable business book you read.” Releasing in May 2024, her newest book, “The Story Edge: How Leaders Harness the Power of Stories to Win in Business,” helps leaders to better communicate with and inspire their teams and organizations. Hall has helped shape the stories of global brands including Target, Univision, United Way, USO and Farmers Insurance. She inspires teams and individuals to better communicate the value of their company, their products and their individuality through strategic storytelling.

• Teaching Pastor
• Speaker and Author

As an international speaker at churches, conferences and university chapels, Megan Fate
Marshman is a leading voice to this generation. She is currently completing her Doctorate of
Ministry while serving as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church and as Director
of Women’s Ministries at Hume Lake Christian Camps. She also shepherds women at her
home church, Arbor Road in Long Beach, CA. Megan recently released the Beautiful Word
Bible study: John (2022, Harper Collins), authored the book and Bible study Meant for Good
(2020, Zondervan), SelfLess (2017, David C Cook), and co-wrote the book 7 Family Ministry
Essentials with Dr. Michelle Anthony (2015, David C Cook). In August 2024, she would be
releasing her newest book, Relaxed: Walking with the One Who is not Worried about a Thing.

• Founder, The Arena Mastermind for Optimal Performance, MOSAIC;
• Best-Selling Author

Erwin Raphael McManus is an award-winning author and artist. His books have sold over one million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. His creative genius has resulted in consulting work with organizations spanning from the NFL to the Pentagon. McManus has spent the last 30 years advising and coaching CEOs, professional athletes, billion-dollar companies, universities and world-leaders, and he is passionate about helping people destroy their internal limitations and unlock their personal genius. A native of El Salvador, McManus is also recognized internationally as the founder of Mosaic, a faith movement from Los Angeles that has inspired millions across the globe. McManus coaches leaders, entrepreneurs and communicators worldwide through The Arena as well as his groundbreaking work on The Art of Communication. His newest book, “The 7 Frequencies of Communication,” will be released in summer 2024.

• Founder and CEO, Joni and Friends
• Disability Advocate
• Best-Selling Author

Joni Eareckson Tada is a respected global leader in disability advocacy, as well as a celebrated Christian author.
Although a 1967 diving accident left her a quadriplegic, she emerged from rehabilitation with a determination to help others in similar conditions. Tada serves as CEO of Joni and Friends, which provides support services for thousands of families that struggle with disability. During her tenure on the National Council on Disability, the ADA was passed and signed into law. Tada also served on the Disability Advisory Committee under Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The Colson Center on Christian Worldview awarded Joni Tada its prestigious William Wilberforce Award, and she also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Christian Leadership Alliance. Tada is an avid mentor of young people with disabling conditions and an effective communicator, sharing her inspirational message through books, artwork, radio and other media.

• Executive Director of Branches Worldwide
• Author
• Pastor

Dan Owolabi is the Executive Director of Branches Worldwide, a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to investing
in high-impact entrepreneurs around the world. Owolabi has nearly 20 years of experience helping leaders develop genuine, effective influence. He has worked with leaders in 18 countries and four continents, helping them clarify their identity and leverage their influence to serve others. Owolabi’s latest book “Authentic Leadership” was an Amazon #1 New Release. He holds a graduate degree from Ashland University centering on American Leadership and is completing a doctorate in Global Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary.

• Social Entrepreneur
• Broadcaster, author and speaker
• Advocacy Consultant

Dr. Krish Kandiah is a social entrepreneur with a strong record of founding charities, mobilising
communities and bringing change. He is motivated to help solve some of society’s biggest problems
through catalysing partnerships across civil society, faith communities, government and philanthropy.
He is a global expert in child reform, refugee integration, and educational innovation. He teaches at
Regents Park College, Oxford University, advises the UK government, and offers training to business
leaders, education professionals and church leaders on advocacy, change, inclusion, and
humanitarian solutions.

• Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School
• Best-Selling Author

Amy C. Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, a chair established to support the study of human interactions that lead to the creation of successful enterprises that contribute to the betterment of society. Edmondson has been recognized by the biannual Thinkers50 global ranking of management thinkers since 2011, and most recently was ranked #1 in 2021 and 2023. She studies teaming, psychological safety, and organizational learning, and her articles have been published in numerous academic and management outlets, including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Harvard Business Review and California Management Review. Edmondson’s latest book, “Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well,” builds on her prior work on
psychological safety and teaming to provide a framework for thinking about, discussing and practicing the science of failing well.

• Founding Senior Pastor of Damansara Utama Methodist Church (DUMC)

Dato’ Dr. Daniel Ho is the Founding Senior Pastor of Damansara Utama Methodist Church (DUMC) in Malaysia. He is a respected leader in the Christian community, mentoring pastors, CEOs, and business leaders. Dato’ Dr. Ho is also a sought-after speaker, addressing audiences on topics such as leadership, culture, and social and economic issues.

• Founder and Co-CEO 10X Strategy Coach
• International Speaker
• Author
• Strategy Expert

Joescher Chee is a renowned International Speaker and Strategy Expert with over 12 years of experience guiding businesses toward unprecedented growth. As Founder & CEO of Global Strategy Advisory, he specializes in Business, Brand, and Leadership Consulting, helping corporations excel in Direction, Management, Structure, and Perception.

Joescher has a proven track record of success, having consulted with over 200 organizations across 23 industries, including Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. His expertise has empowered numerous businesses to achieve significant milestones, with some experiencing 10X, 20X, and even 30X growth.
A sought-after thought leader, Joescher has graced prestigious platforms worldwide, including EO Malaysia, Vistage Malaysia, the World Marketing Congress in India, and the World Brand Congress in Dubai. He is also the author of the impactful “John 10:10 Life Wheel Book,” designed to inspire and empower individuals on their personal and professional journeys.