Gina Gardiner & Friends

Stephanie Scheller In 2014, Stephanie started a sales training business and within 18 months, had built the largest, most-active sales training practice in Central Texas at the time. In 2016, Stephanie recognized her passion to empower small business owners to thrive personally & professionally and laid the foundations for Grow Disrupt: a company that produces next-level personal growth events that support small business growth. Looking for an engaging keynote speaker to discuss marketing, creativity, or neurodiversity? Producer | Violinist | Speaker | Author Hi! I’m a violin-toting neuroscience nerd who builds keynotes for brains that fidget, sprint, and spark. I study how attention, memory, and motivation actually work, then design an experience your audience will talk about in the hallway, use on Monday, and remember more than a year later. My violin is a metronome for attention, not a gimmick. I use it to reset focus and anchor ideas so people retain more and act faster. I’ve produced internationally acclaimed events, written bestselling books, and delivered talks from local stages to Princeton and TEDx. Website: https://growdisrupt.com

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Dr. Lizzy Bernthal Dr. Lizzy Bernthal brings a unique combination of skills and experience, shaped in the world’s most demanding environments. She served 25 years in the British Army as a Nursing Officer, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and leading healthcare teams around the world, including Afghanistan. Alongside her military career, she served as a nurse and midwife. She later completed a PhD in resilience and moved into academia. That was where her speaking, teaching, coaching and research journey began, driven by a desire to share practical tools and techniques that leaders could use straight away to build their resilience and confidence. Those experiences taught her a great deal about pressure, responsibility and leadership behaviour. Yet the greatest challenges she encountered often came not from the environment, it came from navigating leaders and situations that were notoriously tricky, and the conversations that followed. One moment stands out clearly. She was sitting in the monthly board meeting that she used to dread, where behaviour did not align with the values being spoken about. The day before her boss had undermined her one more time. It was subtle yet damaging. Her sense of justice had been triggered. The atmosphere in the meeting was tense, even though some were smiling as a cover up. Their armour of all my colleagues in the room was firmly in. She had had enough. She chose to speak up, not to confront or criticise, to name what she was seeing and the impact it was having. ‘Enough is enough, undermining behaviour has to stop!’ The room went quiet. It was uncomfortable, which created a sense of empowerment she didn’t realise was within me. That moment set my mission. Ending workplace toxicity by helping leaders feel psychologically safe to lead with courage and integrity as themselves. Website: https://rypotential.co.uk

Stefanie Powers began her career at age 15, dancing for famed Broadway choreographer, Jerome Robbins. She was put under contract to Columbia Pictures in the final years of the Hollywood star system. While under contract, she appeared in 15 of the 31 motion pictures she has made, co-starring with screen legends such as; John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, Cliff Robertson, Elliot Gould, Roger Moore, Donald Sutherland, Bing Crosby, Glenn Ford, Lee Remick, James Caan and Sammy Davis. She recently co-starred with Richard Chamberlin in the critically acclaimed independent film, THREE DAYS OF HAMLET. Her first television series, “The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.,” marked a milestone in U.S. television's history as the first hour long series featuring a female in the leading role. Her television career includes over 25 mini-series, over 200 episodic guest starring appearances, 35 movies for television and two more television series, “Feather and Father” and the long running “Hart to Hart,” starring opposite Robert Wagner. She became a member of the Screen Writers' Guild of America in the 1980s and has produced several of the screenplays she has written, one of which, “Family Secrets,” was not only a stepping stone for the careers of James Spader and Gary Sinise but it garnered her a nomination for the best screenplay of the year by her peers in the Writers' Guild. Her writing has extended itself to a memoir called, One From The Hart, published by The Robson Press. Throughout her career she has never neglected her theatrical roots, appearing in productions of; How the other Half Loves, Under the Yum Yum Tree, Sabrina Faire, View from the Bridge, Oliver, Annie Get Your Gun, the West End debut of Matador, off-Broadway in The Vagina Monologues, back to the West End with Robert Wagner in Love Letters, which they also toured the United States with, becoming the cast most associated with the play after over 500 performances. She once again appeared in the UK in the West End production of The King and I, which also toured the United States for ten months. As a result of the successful remounting of the musical Sunset Boulevard at the Ogunquit Theatre, a US revival is being planned. She appeared once again in the UK in 2012 co-starring opposite Richard Johnson of Royal Shakespeare Company fame, in the play, On Golden Pond. She has recorded a CD with the legendary jazz artist Page Cavanaugh called On the Same Page, available online at Jambomusic.com. Also in 2012 she performed her one woman show, Hart of my Heart, a tribute to the life and the lyrics of Lorenz Hart at the newly opened Matcham Room at the Hippodrome. As much a part of her life as her career, is her devotion to animal preservation and protection, which at times becomes more of a vocation than an avocation. She is founder and president of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, established in 1982 to continue and to further her long-time partner’s conservation work in East Africa after his death. She was appointed conservation consultant to Jaguar and Land Rover after creating the Jaguar Conservation Trust which she has operated in Central America. She has been on the advisory board of four zoos in the United States and is a fellow of the Los Angeles Zoo, the Explorers' Club, and the Royal Geographic Society. She is active in the movement to preserve and protect the remaining herds of the North American wild horses and has received numerous international awards for her grass roots work in conservation which she considers a life-long commitment. She resides part of the year in Kenya. Website: http://www.stefaniepowersonline.com

NELSON ASPEN is one of Entertainment's most charming and popular personalities, having spent three decades on morning television outlets around the world, bringing the latest in entertainment and pop culture to millions of viewers! But there's a lot more to this Showbiz Insider than just empathy, wit, A-list contacts and masterful storytelling ability. You'd be hard pressed to name a celebrity he hasn't interviewed or an entertainment story he hasn't covered, which is why in 2020, the 5-time Publicists Guild of America nominee was recognized as International Media Journalist of the Year. One day he's on a red carpet chatting with Tom Cruise or Chris Hemsworth...the next he's sitting down for exclusive chats with Meryl Streep, Brad Pitt, Mark Wahlberg, Cate Blanchett or the Avengers...enjoying the nightlife with Kylie Minogue...scaling skyscrapers with Martina Navratilova...taking us behind the scenes for set-visits of blockbuster films and TV series...singing and dancing on stage with The Wiggles or Hugh Jackman! He has a serious side, too, as evidenced by his compelling live, breaking reports on the deaths of Lisa Marie Presley, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Robin Williams and Heath Ledger and the celebrity arrests, break-ups and make-ups du jour. News outlets around the world quote his expertise and exclusives. When show business news happens, Nelson is always among the first in his industry to report it. Website: http://nelsonaspen.com

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Vince Pizzoni is a UK-based leader known for his impact across the global energy and engineering sectors. Renowned for his strategic vision, innovative thinking, and commitment to excellence, he has built a career defined by strong leadership and forward-looking solutions. Beyond his professional achievements, Vince is deeply dedicated to mentorship, investing in the growth and development of emerging talent and helping to shape the next generation of industry leaders. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincepizzoni/

Jonathan Broom Edwards BIO and LINKS LINKS: @broomedwardst44 (instagram & twitter) and www.jonathanbroomedwards.co.uk/ BIO: Jonathan was crowned Paralympic T64 High Jump Champion at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. One year to go to Paris 2024, he proudly defended his World Title in Paris and has started 2024 defending this World Title once more. He now strives to do the same with his Paralympic title this summer. Defying Gravity and Championing Resilience, Jonathan emulates this mind-set in his athletic performance and in inspiring others. Jonathan has learnt what it takes to transcend his inner limitations and build resilience in the mind. He took himself from someone who was a victim of his own adversities, to someone who used them to make him stronger. He gives credit to the leadership styles of the people around him and in recent years, the members of his team that helped him turn a run of silvers in the sport to Paralympic Gold. Born with clubbed foot, from county level basketball player, to para- classified high jumper, multiple global silvers to Paralympic Gold medalist during a pandemic and ascending through the brutal course of Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins, Jonathan talks about his journey of developing resilience in his mind and what he has learnt from those around him. Jonathan speaks about his story to empower and educate others on leadership and mind-set management.

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Kitty Lai is a branding and packaging design specialist with 20+ years of experience working with global clients including Ted Baker and Cath Kidston. As Founder of ME Brand, she has shaped identities across FMCG, lifestyle, and fashion sectors. A multi-awards finalist, speaker, and design judge, she now brings her strategic expertise to the DesignRush Awards jury.

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About Sebastian Sebastian traded his 15+ year career in corporate leadership for following his passion for coaching. Only to find that he (!) was the most difficult boss to work for. It took several years of clearing up his (hidden) stories of self-doubt and fear of failure to (re)connect with his own emotions, align with his true self, and find the courage to help others do the same. Sebastian now supports coaches and entrepreneurs in getting over the unconscious and irrational fears that blocks them from taking action, but he is also providing executive coaching in ‘Big Corporate’. LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/chiefmindsetter?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name

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Maxcene is an inspiring CEO and Founder of MCFM Global, MCFM Global Academy and UK Managing Director of Globe Williams International with over 30 years of solid experience gained through operational, procurement, and strategic facilities management roles. She helps organisations create an impact through education, sharing knowledge, and implementing strategies and solutions for facilities management. She holds a number of awards in entrepreneurship, and she is the author of Becoming the Best, a book that shares insights and best practices for mobilising supply chains and operational teams across multiple industry sectors such as Retail, Investment banking, commercial real estate world-wide. Maxcene is known for her strong relationship management skills and the ability to build rapport rapidly with new clients and team members. Passionate, with a ‘can do flexible’ attitude to work and life. She is also an International speaker, show host, industry advisor, and mentor, with a passion for collaboration, connecting, and driving positive change that inspires, energises, and enhances the customer experience journey. Website: https://maxcene.com

Meet Jill Lublin Boost your business with high-impact publicity! Don’t waste your time and money with strategies that don’t work. Learn from the expert. As your personal publicity consultant, Jill will help you leverage every facet of your business to fuel your business success. With 200+ speaking engagements each year, master publicity strategist and consultant, and bestselling author, Jill Lublin, consistently wows audiences worldwide with her entertaining and interactive keynotes, seminars, and training programs on publicity, networking, kindness and influence marketing. Jill has shared her powerful networking and publicity strategies on the stages of Tony Robbins, T. Harv Eker, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Loral Langemeier, James Malinchak, Lisa Nichols, Richard Simmons, and many others. Additionally, thousands of people have attended her popular Publicity Crash Course. Over the past 25 years, Jill has worked with ABC, NBC, CBS, and other national and international media as a highly regarded publicity expert. She has been featured in The New York Times, Women’s Day, Fortune Small Business, Entrepreneur, Forbes and Inc. magazines. Website: https://jilllublin.com

Nadey Hakim is a general surgeon specialising in transplant and bariatric surgery. Supported by an expert team of professionals, he is based exclusively at the Cleveland Clinic London for his general surgery practice and exclusively at the Cromwell Hospital for transplant work. Website: https://www.hakim.surgery

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Erica Mackay is an accomplished professional with a robust background in marketing strategy, business development, and strategic planning. Erica's early professional journey involved significant roles that honed her skills in understanding all aspects of the customer journey. This includes her unlikely journey from BodyGuard to Marketing Guru and is an incredible transformation story of a woman who transitioned from the high-stakes world of personal security to the dynamic field of marketing. Discover how she leveraged his unique skills and experiences to become a marketing mastermind. https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-mackay/ www.themarketingdetectiveagency.com

About Kristy Marketing That Connects. Impact That Lasts. Kristy Fontelera-Morris is a creative-first marketer with more than 13 years of experience building purpose-driven brands across industries ranging from hospitality and fashion to nonprofit and social impact. As a creative consultant and fractional CMO for mission-driven organizations, she leads global campaigns, designs brand experiences, and develops marketing that doesn’t just convert—it connects. For the past seven years with Funds2Orgs, Kristy has spearheaded marketing initiatives that have helped thousands of nonprofits and community groups raise funds through shoe drive campaigns. From building SEO-rich content strategies and digital funnels to shaping national advertising and creative direction, she transformed the way the company engages with schools, churches, animal rescues, and civic organizations. Her leadership elevated brand visibility and empowered local groups to raise millions collectively—all while advancing sustainability by keeping shoes out of landfills and supporting global micro-enterprises. Today, Kristy’s work spans signature initiatives like Sneakers4Good, where she partners with sustainability leaders such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Boston Athletic Association to give sneakers a second life while creating measurable impact. She is also a contributing author for NonProfit PRO, where she writes the monthly column Marketing IRL—a no-fluff resource for changemakers who want smarter marketing and impact that lasts. What sets Kristy apart is her ability to blend agency-level strategy with hands-on execution, bringing a storyteller’s intuition and a CMO’s mindset to every project. Whether curating brand activations, designing campaigns, or helping nonprofits show up with purpose and personality, her focus is always on marketing that matters. When she’s not leading creative teams or writing her column, you can find her traveling the globe, hosting dinner parties, or blasting Fleetwood Mac with her two dogs at her side. Website: https://sneakers4good.com

Colin Jackson, CBE, is our Sporting Champions Ambassador and, as legitimate athletics royalty, few can rival him as a mentor, motivator and a guide. Twice a World Champion at the 110m hurdles, and long-time world-record holder for both the 110m outdoor and the 60m indoor events, he’s gone on to forge a successful media career as both a commentator and pundit for the BBC, as well as appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing on Ice. As a Sporting Champions Ambassador, Colin’s role is to pass his knowledge, experience and expertise on to the next generation of super-talented athletes – both to our Elite athletes and those entering the scheme at the Sporting Champion level. Colin will be available to the athletes at several mentoring days throughout the year, each of which focus on different topics that will impact an up-and-coming sports person’s life, such as learning how to talk to the media, nutrition and managing your finances as a self-employed athlete. Everyone Active and Colin have enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship both within and outside the Sporting Champions programme. As well as playing a key role in the scheme, Colin is also frequently seen at centre open days across the country, encouraging people – young and old – to take up activity; a subject he’s incredibly passionate about! Website: https://ea-champions.com/champions/colin-jackson-ambassador/

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TINA BE BAKEHOUSE IS A INTUITIVE COMMUNICATION COACH, FORMER PROFESSOR, INTUITIVE GUIDE, STORYTELLING NERD, THEATRE KID AT HEART, AND NOW — FREESTYLE FLOW ENTHUSIAST. Her journey has taken her from academia to improv stages, from rural pastures to cities, from structure to surrender. Through every twist and transformation, one truth has stayed the same: Your voice is your power. Not the polished version someone else told you was “professional.” The real one. The wild one. The one that’s honest and alive. Website: https://tinabe.com

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Gina Gardiner & Friends - Fear or Values Who Is In Charge Of Your Decisions

Brandon Leibowitz is the founder and operator of SEO Optimizers. His digital marketing company is dedicated to assisting small and medium-sized businesses in driving more online traffic, leading to increased clients, sales, and valuable leads. His journey in digital marketing began in 2007, right after he graduated from California State University, Long Beach with his Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. His initial job involved managing the marketing aspects of an e-commerce website. Back then, he had limited digital marketing knowledge, and so did the company he worked for. He had no idea what he was doing and neither did they! He spent a lot of time reading books, watching videos, talking to other marketers, reading blogs, joining digital marketing forums, etc. to learn as much as possible about this new type of marketing. During that time, both he and the company attended classes and workshops together, greatly benefiting from the shared knowledge. This experience has influenced him to personally teach SEO workshops as well. You can find details about upcoming SEO and digital marketing classes here. Website: https://seooptimizers.com

Rashmi Dubé is an award-winning UK disputes and ESG lawyer, international mediator, Chartered Director, and speaker who works with founders, leaders, and boards navigating high-pressure decisions, conflict, and change. With a career spanning complex business disputes since 1997, and since 2009, mediation, governance advisory, and entrepreneurship. She has also served in the UK Cabinet Office for the SME Advisory panel. Rashmi is known for helping people communicate clearly when emotions are high and the stakes are real. Her work focuses on judgment, presence, and the human side of leadership, especially in moments where a single conversation can shape outcomes, reputations, and trust. Rashmi has advised businesses across sectors on disputes, strategy, and governance, and brings a rare combination of legal insight, board-level experience, and emotional intelligence. She is a Chartered Director, a trained international mediator, and has certified at MIT Sloan and CSAIL in Artificial Intelligence and its implications for business strategy, giving her a pragmatic lens on how technology, ethics, and human judgment intersect. Alongside her legal and advisory work, Rashmi is a columnist for The Yorkshire Post, a podcast host, and the author of Making a Splash: A Personal Guide to Networking. She regularly speaks on leadership communication, difficult conversations, executive presence, and navigating uncertainty with confidence and clarity. “The human emotion and judgement”. At the heart of Rashmi’s work is a simple belief: when people slow down, listen properly, and communicate with intent, they make better decisions, for themselves, their organisations, and the communities they serve. Her conversations are grounded, practical, and human, offering listeners not just insight, but reassurance, perspective, and tools they can use immediately in their own lives and leadership. Website: https://www.rashmidube.com

Gabriel Cian is a serial entrepreneur and B2B expert. He founded 3 bootstrapped and profitable marketplaces. He is a graduate from the Ecole Polytechnique and Telecom Paristech which is among the best institute in France. He envisions for a bigger picture to provide quality products in B2B market with the new age technologies. Presently, He is a co-founder of GetEmail.io an AI and big data based email search platform. It made it to 500k+ customers worldwide. Some of the smartest companies in the world use GetEmail.io.

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