Tina Persson, PhD is a sought-after speaker, author, podcaster and entrepreneur whose creativity, confidence and tenacity have earned her the reputation as a dynamic leader. Tina spent nearly two decades in academia followed by eight years as a recruiter and talent sourcer for industry and knows firsthand how hard it can be to make the transition from one to the other—and she also knows what you need to do it successfully. She is also an executive leadership coach, and has worked with over 1000 high-level professionals to help them navigate their leadership journeys. Tina’s experience as a coach as well as her creativity and background in business have allowed her to help countless individuals transform into successful leaders. Her approach is one that focuses on growth and empowerment. She helps her clients build trust in themselves by showing them how to use goal-setting and people-skills to achieve success, no matter the organization or business. In addition to her coaching work, Tina is an inventor who holds two patents related to RNA research. She is currently on the board at Aptahem, where she uses her expertise about RNA to help the company develop aptamers that prevent septic shock without coagulation (and with anti-inflammatory effects).
Hina Nisar Sadouzai is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning keynote speaker, certified trainer, productivity expert, and consultant with a strong focus on human capital and community development. She holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management and brings over a decade of experience in designing and delivering high-impact training programs. Her work has spanned the globe, conducting sessions for international organizations across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.
Hina has served as a consultant and evaluator for esteemed international NGOs such as IREX USA, the Red Crescent Society, Educational Innovation 360 (USA), IPAS, and the Volunteer Service Organization, among others. Her impressive credentials include certifications from globally recognized institutions, such as:
• International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in Diversity & Inclusion – U.S. Department of State
• Certified Master Trainer – School of Leadership
• Certified Productivity Specialist – Asian Productivity Organization, Japan
• Neuroleadership Certification – Central Queensland University, Australia
• Training of Trainers in Agri-Tourism Development – APO, Japan
• Master Training in Creative Writing – USEFP & PUAN
• Business, Human Rights, and Law – RSIL & U.S. Mission Pakistan
• Policy Making Certificate – Future Leader Learn
• Certified Freelancer – NFTP Pakistan
• Social Entrepreneurship for Persons with Disabilities – LNPO & NPO Japan
Since launching her career in 2007, Hina has delivered impactful training, coaching, mentorship, and keynote speeches across a wide range of sectors—including corporate, oil and gas, telecommunications, banking, education, media, NGOs, and youth-led organizations. Her work has consistently driven positive change in educational, professional, and community environments through her thought leadership and expertise in process improvement and capacity building.
Fueled by a passion for global development, Hina is dedicated to empowering individuals and institutions alike, with the goal of building a more inclusive, productive, and prosperous world.
Carmen Tao is from China with an international business background and extensive overseas experience. She is expert on sales and marketing especially in face to face and virtual interface. Her passion for helping others transform their business, their relationships, and their outlook on life has truly been the driving force of her career. In her private life she is living an unconventional life. She is curious, resilient, open minded, confident, independent with empathy and passion. She is her authentic self.
Dr. Debra is an international speaker who speaks from her heart to help others shatter the lies that have kept them from achieving their dreams. Having overcome learning problems, abuse, cancer, and trauma, she uses the principles from her studies in transformational leadership; she aids others in uncovering their unique superpowers to live victorious. Degrees in Communication, speech, and drama, a Master's in Education, and a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership give her a base to assist others in unleashing their superpowers and becoming the heroines of their own stories. She has worked as a drama coach and director for over 20 years in schools, community theatre, and churches for all ages. She is proud to be a speaker and workshop leader for Blissful Living, Leo International conferences, WEL Women Empowerment Conferences, Global Research Conference Cambridge England, LOSD Skill Live, Disrupt Aging Classroom, and AARP workshops, Changing the Narrative, Optimal, Show Me, and ASA aging Summits. She's a dynamic coach who helps women own the stage from the beginning by speaking dramatically.