Jim Donovan is one of the most inspiring people in the personal development industry. Willing to share his own personal challenges, he conveys a message of hope to everyone he encounters. For two decades, he has positively impacted the lives of people worldwide and continues to do so today.

Martha J. Holden, M.S. The CARE practice model provides a framework for residential care based on a valid theory of how children change and develop, motivating both children and staff to adhere to routines, structures, and processes, minimizing the potential for interpersonal conflict. The core principles of the model have a strong research and/or theoretical relationship to positive child outcomes, and can be incorporated into a wide variety of programs and treatment models.

Jim Stovall has enjoyed success as an author, athlete, investment broker, and entrepreneur while dealing with the challenge of blindness. During his remarkable life, Jim has been a national champion Olympic weightlifter, as well as the author of 20 books. In addition to his personal achievements, Jim was honored as the 2000 International Humanitarian of the Year, joining Jimmy Carter, Nancy Reagan, and Mother Teresa as a recipient of this prestigious award. As cofounder and president of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network (NTN), Jim has also helped make movies and television accessible for America’s 13 million blind and visually impaired people and their families.

Shawn Doyle CSP has spent the past 22 years developing and implementing training programs on team building, communication, creativity, and leadership. Shawn has shared his belief in the concept of life-long learning with his clients including; Pfizer, Comcast, Charter Media, IBM, Kraft, Microsoft, The Marines, The Ladders, and Los Alamos National Defense Laboratory.

As an author, life coach, and online radio host, Joel Boggess teaches professionals and women on-the-go how to find clarity, confidence and direction; even if they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unchallenged. With a Master’s degree in counseling and many years’ experience working one-on-one and with special interest groups, Joel has the know-how, skill, and wisdom, to help you tune into and fully express your voice. Joel Boggess is the go-to guy for clarity, confidence, and direction.

Since 1998, Eric Chester has been the leading voice in recruiting, training, managing, motivating, and retaining the emerging workforce. As an in-the-trenches workplace researcher and thought-leader, Chester, knows what it takes to attract today’s enigmatic talent and get them to perform at their best. On Fire at Work is his 5th leadership book. His previous release, Reviving Work Ethic – A Leader’s Guide to Ending Entitlement and Restoring Pride in the Workforce (Greenleaf, 2012) is the first business book on work ethic since 1904. He is the Founder of The Center for Work Ethic Development and created a work ethic training curriculum that is being taught at hundreds of schools, colleges, workforce centers, and organizations all over the world.