Journalist and media educator Terry Anzur speaks from 30 years of on-air experience in TV news. She has anchored and reported for CBS and NBC stations in top markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, Houston, Atlanta and Miami. 

She co-hosted a national show on the NBC-owned America’s Talking network. A graduate of Stanford University, she was on the faculty of the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California, before starting her own international media training company and travel journalism website. 

John Bates is a renowned leadership communications coach, popular TED/TEDx speaker, and global teacher who uses neurobiology to make communication as powerful as one’s ideas. He’s coached for over 35 TED/TEDx events and the TED Fellows program. He guides top executives from top organizations and brands – including NASA, Johnson & Johnson, and Intuit – to deliver TED-worthy talks.

John's methods help leaders overcome speaking anxiety, enhance leadership presence, and build trust. His fun, interactive and actionable trainings consistently earn 90+ Net Promoter Scores.

Nikki O'Dell is a certified Human Resources Professional (SHRM-CP) with more than two decades of professional experience, including HR, events and entertainment production, adult and professional education, financial services, and nonprofit leadership. Nikki created Talentology in 2016, which has four main divisions, including a speakers bureau with clients around the U.S.

Because of this multifaceted foundation combined with her unique expertise, Nikki can look at (and solve) any business challenge from multiple angles.

Amanda “Panda” Ludwig

is an award-winning entrepreneur, multi-company founder, keynote speaker, and author. She guides entrepreneurs to success by advising in the areas of money management, marketing, and workflow processes. Panda’s advising concepts were shaped through diverse job experience ranging from large-scale corporate finance to non-profit organization management.

Her strengths are analysis, problem solving, and the unique ability to distill intricate financial data into persuasive narratives that captivate and educate even the most non-financial professionals, fostering change through informed decision-making.

Kate Allinson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Elo Branding. Over the years, Kate has partnered with forward-thinking companies to elevate their leadership profiles through targeted PR, thought leadership strategies, compelling content, and more. She has worked with executives from New Balance, Cisco, GE, and other leading companies, earning her a strong reputation in the industry.

With a deep passion for PR for individuals, Kate is dedicated to helping executives and companies enhance their brand presence, carve out a niche in their industry, and position themselves as thought leaders.

Diane DiResta, is Founder

and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy serving business leaders who deliver high stakes presentations— whether one-to-one, on stage, or from a virtual platform. DiResta is the author of Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz, and has spoken on four continents. Her book appeared on the billboard in Times Square.   

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Diane is Past President of the NYC chapter of National Speakers Association. She was featured on CNN, and quoted in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal. Her LinkedIn Learning course, Speaking Confidently and Effectively ranked in the Top 20 Most Popular Courses for two consecutive years. She also made the list of

Top 20 Speaker Coaches and Trainers

by ZoneofGenius.com