Jorge Castaneda is the former Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs (2000-2003). He has authored more than a dozen books including Companero: The Life and Death of Che Guevara. He is a regular contributor to newspapers such as Reforma, El Pais, Los Angeles Times and Newsweek magazine.

As the Permanent Representative of Chile to the United Nations, Heraldo Muñoz is an expert on foreign affairs and the UN. He is an acclaimed author of several books, including A Solitary War, which chronicles the Iraq war and UN Security Council debates.

A successful entrepreneur, author and educator in the areas of leadership and value-based living. His latest book, Be Great - The Five Foundations of An Extraordinary Life, shows readers how to unlock their potential for "greatification." Thomas is also author of Windows of Opportunity, Never Fight With a Pig, and LifeManual: A Proven Formula to Create the Life You Desire. Founder and Chairman of Century 21 Real Estate Canada Ltd and Samoth Capital Corporation, Thomas is now the Chairman of LifePilot.

Rodney's copious knowledge of consumer finance stems from his 20+ year career in the mortgage lending industry, where he is the #1 originator of FHA and VA loans in the United States, and the second highest producer of mortgage loans in the country. Through education and consumer advocacy, Rodney continues to empower individuals across the country with the knowledge and tools to improve their overall financial positioning, realize their dreams of home ownership, and enhance their credit standings.

Does your company speak in one voice? Share one vision? Move in unison? Act as one? At age 26, Vince decided to take up speed skiing and pursue it competitively. Only 4 years later, he was vying for Gold in the Winter Olympics. Vince delivers a series of proven strategies for attaining and sustaining peak performance, on both a corporate and individual level.

Lawyer, teacher, actor, comic, economist, father, novelist, essayist, expert on finance, meet Ben Stein! An Emmy award-winning actor, comedian and game-show host, Ben is famous for his monotonous yet humorous voice in acting. Ben has worked, demonstrated and struggled for voting rights for African Americans, and was also a speech writer for Richard Nixon and for Gerald Ford.

"Man vs. Wild" star, Bear Gyrlls at the age of 23 was the youngest British climber to have successfully climbed Everest and returned alive. A Lieutenant Commander in the UK's Royal Naval Reserve, Bear's story is about achievement and commitment to success under the most arduous conditions. His lessons compell leaders think bigger, and differently. He inspires those around them to go that little bit further, to perform that little bit better, and feel that little bit stronger.

Richard Branson is the man behind one of the world's most recognized and respected brands, Virgin. His Virgin Group has a presence in international retail, air travel, mobile communication, music, resorts, clean fuel, space travel, and many other areas.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson played in the NBA for 13 years winning him five championships and three MVP Awards. Since his retirement he has been an advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention, a philanthropist and a business man founding Magic Johnson Enterprises.

Tim Sanders is the maverick CEO of Los Angeles tech start-up Net Minds and founder of research firm Deeper Media Incorporated. Prior to these positions, he was the Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo, as well as its Leadership Coach (2001-2005). The former Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo! and later their Leadership Coach, Tim Sanders is on a mission to get your audience excited about participating in social responsibility, sustainability and employee development projects. Tim is author of Saving The World At Work and the NYT best seller, Love Is The Killer App.