General Session Speakers

Eric Bailey
Bailey Strategic Innovation Group
Eric M. Bailey is a bestselling author and president of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, one of the fastest-growing human communication consulting firms in the United States. Bailey has a unique set of life experiences that includes earning a master’s degree in leadership and organizational psychology from St. Louis University, helping NFL All-Pro Larry Fitzgerald pet a rhinoceros, doing barrel rolls in an F-16, and chatting with LL Cool J on the campus of Harvard University. Bailey believes that no matter what life throws at you, there’s a lesson to be learned or a story to be told.
The NOW Normal: Exploring the Learnable Brain Science of Resilience and Collaboration 
Leading People: Change Vs. the Brain: A New Conversation on Change Management


Julie Burch
Julie Burch Speaks!
Julie Burch is the comedienne with content! She has dedicated her life to helping companies improve the bottom line through strategic plans, consistent growth, and the development of people. She has coordinated, developed, and delivered highly effective classroom-style training, web-based training, and motivational keynote presentations with powerful results. Julie has designed programs for industry leaders such as Texas Tech University, Fidelity Investments, Kaiser Permanente, and many others.

Julie served on the National Board of Directors for the American Business Women’s Association for two years and on her local board of directors for five years. She also served on the Board of Directors for CYT- Christian Youth Theater of DFW. She was honored with a guest appearance on “Good Morning America,” where she was interviewed by Diane Sawyer. She was named the 2017 Speaker Hall of Fame Inductee at the Society for Human Resource Management’s Southwest Conference. Julie has even coauthored three books, two of which are motivational books for women, “The Princess Principle: Women Helping Women Discover Their Royal Spirit” and “Every Heart Has a Gift” as well as a business book, “Success Simplified: Simple Solutions Measurable Results.”
Change is Stressful!


Melissa Majors
Melissa Majors Consulting
Melissa Majors has spent more than 25 years of her career optimizing the business impact of education, innovation, inclusion, and leadership. She started Melissa Majors Consulting to drive better strategic decision-making in these areas and works with organizations across the country to effectively measure their inclusion and diversity performance. Majors has extensive experience at Meeting Professionals International, Ellucian, and other organizations in improving profitability, boosting organizational performance, and optimizing inclusion strategies. She is the author of The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders, which reveals how great leaders enjoy superior team performance and drive higher profitability by incorporating inclusive practices.
Leading Business: Help Them Thrive
Inclusion in Practice


U.S. Olympian Johnny Quinn
JohnnyQuinnUSA.com
Olympic bobsledder Johnny Quinn is a highly sought-after speaker for businesses and organizations. Known for thought-provoking and action-packed speeches, Quinn has been featured on ABC, BBC, CNN, ESPN, FOX, NBC, TIME, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal. Johnny’s newest book “PUSH: Breaking Through the Barriers” ushers readers through the valleys of life to the thrills of rocketing down icy mountains at 80+ mph with no seat belts.
Breaking Through Barriers


Shawna Suckow
The Buyer Insider
Shawna Suckow, CSP/CVP, is driven to help audiences emerge stronger. Suckow’s career began with a focus on consumer behavior and marketing. During the pandemic, her priorities shifted dramatically toward motivating audiences to identify their true priorities with sustained focus that won’t allow them to backtrack into old habits in times of stress. Suckow has inspired audiences in 17 countries with candor and humor. She challenges you to achieve the deepest return on your investment of time, money, and energy. Someday doesn’t become today without a first step. Learn how to structure your work and life to live your true priorities every day and make this the best year possible. She is a Certified Speaking Professional and a Certified Virtual Presenter.
INCLUSION Opening Keynote
Your Best Year Starts TODAY


Leadership Pathway Speakers