Dr. Alan Harrelson is a husband, father, and founder/owner of The Pipe Cottage and Pipe Cottage Social, an online social community. He is a native South Carolinian who now lives on a 200-acre farm in the mountains of southeast Kentucky. His doctoral research focused on the history of American rural life and the historical significance of Southern a…

Dee Ann Turner understands the importance of stewarding talent. A 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc, she was selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001 and served as the Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability. During her long career, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy, and other key leade…

John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) is the founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, and author. John also serves as a leadership fellow for the Association of the United States Army. John earned an MBA from Penn State Great Valley, a master’s in strategic studies from th…

With 25 years in corporate America’s tech sector and a formidable track record in sales and marketing leadership, Eric is recognized for his expertise and insights. As an author and keynote speaker, he is deeply passionate about culture, leadership, and worthiness. His debut book, You Are Enough: Overcoming Lifelong Doubts of Worthiness, is a testa…

Rene Godefroy is the award-winning author of “Kick Your Excuses Goodbye.” His empowering message on resilience has inspired teams at Aflac, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and the US Army. His journey began in a poverty-stricken village in Haiti. He arrived in the U.S. as at the age of twenty-one. He was a broke and hopel…

As President of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., Mark has spent 30+ years cultivating extraordinary leaders. He is an international bestselling author and an award-winning leadership keynote speaker who has written eight books, including the New York Times and International Bestseller, The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordi…

Mark Matteson is an inspiring speaker and the author of the international bestseller, Freedom from Fear. For over 25 years, Mark’s positive humor and peak-performance tools have impacted organizations around the globe, igniting personal and professional success for hundreds of thousands of people. Visit Mark Online: sparkingsuccess.net Connect with…