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Virginia (Ginny) McGowan PhD is an award-winning author, writer, editor, speaker, book whisperer, visionary, and solopreneur. As a practicing anthropologist with more than 40 years experience, she applies social science insights and methods to address real world problems. She’s now turned her sights on the alarming state of civility at work. The evidence is clear: A civility crisis has engulfed our workplaces, worsening in an era of unprecedented social, cultural, economic, and technological change. In response, Virginia attained certification as a Workplace Relational Skills Practitioner and is mounting a Civil@Work movement. She recently published Civil@Work: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Soft Skills for Business Success (July 2025), to be followed by The Human Advantage: The Crucial Role of Soft Skills in AI-integrated Business and The Courage to Change Your Lane: Five Steps to Transformative Leadership in the Era of AI. Virginia lives, works, and plays on Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest (but best) province.

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Art helps sales teams increase revenue, win rates, margins, and client satisfaction through speaking engagements, seminars, and workshops.

After holding positions in engineering and software applications, Art worked for several major software companies in roles related to presales, sales, sales management, and sales enablement, including a stint at a global learning organization. In 2009, Art founded his own company, Team Sales Development, which offers a suite of consultative sales transformation services for global B2B clients.

One notable success was a sales transformation program that Art implemented for a global electronics manufacturing outsourcer, resulting in a 22% increase in bookings and a sixteen-point increase in their win rate over the first two years. Art has been working with this client for twenty years.

Art resides in Pittsburgh, PA, enjoys spending time with his spouse and family, traveling for business and pleasure, working on remodeling projects, and helping family and friends.

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Morgan, CEO and founder of Leadership and Training Concierge, specializes in transformative development for individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations. With over 20 years of expertise, she holds credentials as an ICF-certified coach, has developed award-winning leadership programs, is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and is a bestselling author. Her academic background includes a bachelor’s in psychology, a master’s in instructional technology/instructional systems design, and a specialization in positive psychology and resilience, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Management and Leadership. Morgan initiated the Change Warriors Community Coaching Project, connecting individuals with accredited coaches to foster personal resilience through change. Her dedication to empowering growth and resilience extends beyond her professional pursuits, embodying her belief in the transformative power of personal development.

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Darius Ross is an accomplished serial entrepreneur, business transformation specialist, and an exceptional orator whose life story is a testimony of triumph over tribulations and of how to convert ideas into success. With unfortunately becoming homeless as a young adult due to tragic fire to now helping advise some of the richest people in the world today, Darius adds a whole different level of experience and perspective to all his undertakings. Darius has carved a niche for himself regarding transformation and wealth strategy, and he works in the areas of influence, impact, and intention. He is a transformation strategist who prepares individuals who are going through different kinds of traumas in life to change the way they think and make them become financially empowered. His solo bestseller, The TPS
Blueprint: Transforming Trauma to Triumph! is a book that has received a lot of attention from people who are seeking an opportunity to start afresh from within. He is also the co-author of the Leadership DNA and Success DNA that have been inspirational books that equip readers with direction and strength of character. Darius has much more than writing and coaching in his résumé. He also has a blog on Forbes, has been a guest on many podcasts, and has been invited as a speaker at some of the most prestigious events globally. This is why his words have so much backing – and they are words from a man who knows the taste of suffering and the exhilaration of triumph. It does not matter whether he is addressing the heads of Fortune 500 companies or coaching young men and women on how to start their businesses, his theme remains strategy, healing, and leaving a legacy.

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Erin McCarthy is a spiritual student, soul seeker, and founder of Everyday Spirituality, a heart-led business dedicated to helping others rediscover their inner light. After overcoming addiction, profound losses, a lifetime of self-sabotage, housing instability, and more, Erin stepped onto a path of deep healing and soulful transformation. She is a devoted mother, intuitive guide, and creative soul who weaves spirituality into everyday life through her heart-centered community, metaphysical creations, and podcast. Erin is known for her authenticity, compassion, and ability to hold sacred space for others navigating their own healing journeys. Her handcrafted blessing bottles, spiritual tools, and inspired messages serve as reminders that even in our darkest moments, we are supported and guided. Erin lights the way for others to reclaim their truth and walk in love. She is honored to share her voice and story, reminding us all that healing is not only possible, it’s powerful.

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Terri Lynn Murphy is an International Best-Selling Author, motivational speaker, and transformational life coach with a passion for helping others create lasting happiness and fulfillment. With over three decades of experience as a trailblazer in the automotive industry—excelling in sales, sales management, corporate training, and career development—Terri knows what it means to lead, grow, and inspire…
…Terri’s life took a profound turn after a powerful spiritual awakening, where she experienced a soul-level connection that transformed her path. Guided by divine inspiration, she penned her first book, Journey to My Soul: Following Divine Navigation, a heartfelt account of transformation and inner wisdom. Her second book, 10 Minutes to a Happier You: Start Your Day in a Positive Way, quickly became an Amazon best-seller, helping readers embrace daily practices of positivity and mindfulness.

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Iryna Synychak is motivated by a burning passion for physical fitness and holistic wellness. A lifelong healthy lifestyle has been a powerful tool in overcoming many of her personal challenges and adversities. Iryna integrates a comprehensive holistic approach to health and wellness that also involves anti-stress exercise therapies, as well as anti-stress bodywork and anti-stress mental therapies to achieve a harmonious balance of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Drawing on her extensive experience as a Personal Trainer, she now focuses her work on holistic wellness coaching. Iryna’s goal is empowering overwhelmed entrepreneurs and busy professionals on their personal wellness journey, so they can experience greater vitality, inner peace, fulfillment, and wholeness.
Iryna’s academic accomplishments include Bachelor of Journalism Degree and a Master of Arts in Communications and Technology at the University of Alberta. Her professional background also boasts years of experience as a journalist, a television reporter, and an educator.

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Andrew Wilson is a trauma-informed healing guide, podcast host, and author of The Enemy Within: Fear as Our Greatest Opponent. As a certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) practitioner, Andrew helps high-performing individuals break free from fear, burnout, and subconscious patterns that hold them back. After years in high-pressure industries, he experienced a deep spiritual awakening that led him to rebuild his life from the inside out. Through his brand Beyond Transcendence with Andrew, he blends subconscious work, shadow integration, and spiritual insight to guide others in reclaiming their power and purpose. He also hosts the Beyond Transcendence podcast, where he leads real, soul-stirring conversations on healing, awakening, and inner transformation. Andrew’s mission is to help others rise above their limitations, speak their truth, and live fully aligned. He believes that healing ourselves isn’t just personal—it’s how we change the world.

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Tammy Ward is a retired RCMP officer with 24 years of service across Canada in major crime, domestic violence, and community engagement. Now an international speaker, Tammy shares powerful stories of resilience, purpose, and the path to healing. Drawing on firsthand experience with trauma and leadership in high-pressure environments, she inspires audiences to find strength in adversity and take bold action for their mental well-being. Her presentations blend authenticity, humor, and insight, making difficult topics both impactful and empowering. Tammy speaks with heart and conviction, reminding audiences that no matter where you’ve been, it’s never too late to rise, rebuild, and lead with purpose. She has delivered keynotes and workshops across Canada and the United States.

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Tammy Ward is a retired RCMP officer with 24 years of service across Canada in major crime, domestic violence, and community engagement. Now an international speaker, Tammy shares powerful stories of resilience, purpose, and the path to healing. Drawing on firsthand experience with trauma and leadership in high-pressure environments, she inspires audiences to find strength in adversity and take bold action for their mental well-being. Her presentations blend authenticity, humor, and insight, making difficult topics both impactful and empowering. Tammy speaks with heart and conviction, reminding audiences that no matter where you’ve been, it’s never too late to rise, rebuild, and lead with purpose. She has delivered keynotes and workshops across Canada and the United States.

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