Tim is an owner of Atwell, LLC, an international real estate and land development consulting firm with offices throughout North America and Asia. Tim’s background includes International Sales, Strategic Marketing, HR, M&A and IT. Tim is the best-selling author of the How Hard Are You Knocking book series and has been featured in Inc. magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Chicago Tribune. He is also a contributing writer to Inc. Magazine, Fast Company and Monster.com. Tim has presented to over 100,000 people and worked with over 450 organizations throughout North America. He is a corporate badass. 

With over 1500 assemblies delivered, hundreds of standing ovations and an unforgettable message, Cara has wow’d more than 1 million students in 5 countries. She has quickly become America’s Next Top Role Model on making Powerful and Positive Choices. Cara is a frequent guest on TV and radio, and regularly featured internationally. Cara has appeared on the Dr Keith Ablow show, The Leeza Show, The Today Show, A Current Affair and on numerous other news programs. She is inspiration! 

Adam Carroll is the founder of National Financial Educators, author of Winning The Money Game and a forthcoming book call You Don't Know Me From Adam. In 2007, Adam opened the first socially responsible mortgage company in the state of Iowa. He is a highly sought-after speaker and consultant on the topics of financial education, networking, and entrepreneurship. Adam lives with his wife and 3 children in Clive, IA. He is a real estate investor, the co-founder of Succeed Faster seminars... and a mental ninja. 

With a vision for connecting a million people and launching a million dreams, Mitch Matthews is the founder of the Big Dream Gathering. His events have drawn rave reviews from all of the attendees who are blow away by the level of opportunity and possibility they feel upon leaving. Mitch is the author of Ignite!, the creator of the Q connection game, a serial entrepreneur, personal and business coach, a Dad to two boys, and a loving hubby. Don't mess with Mitch - he owns a bullwhip and a tomahawk... and he knows how to use both.  

Mike was a successful commodities trader and business professional who followed his heart and opened Open Heart MAgic, a non-profit that brings bedside magic to hospitalized children throughout Chicago. He started as a volunteer at Rush Children's Hospital performing sleight-of-hand magic for patients and soon realized that magic offered the perfect vehicle for helping kids conquer the feelings of sadness, fear, and isolation common during a stay in the hospital. He has dedicated his life to helping kids learn new skills and rediscover their sense of fun and laughter. Mike is the true definition of selfless.

For the past 11+ years, Scott has worn his signature nametag 24 hours a dat, 7 days a week. He is a widely recognized expert on the topics of approachability, personal branding, and standing out. Scott is an unimaginably creative person with talents in music, art, poetry, and songwriting. Having penned and published 12 books (with another 6 in the hopper), Scott maintains that writing is the basis of all wealth. He is an internationally requested speaker and trainer and has mastered the craft of storytelling. 

Erin is the Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Communications at The Irvine Company. Erin is on the frontline working with media outlets, investment companies, and partnerships that extend globally. Erin has also held the prestigious position of Managing Director, Corporate Communications at TCW and has also served as an Adjunct Professor at University of Southern California. Eric is a corporate dynamo and inspirational mentor.