motivation Experts

Carl Elks, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringVCU College of Engineering

Professor Elks' career focuses on maturing and advancing the state of the art in the areas of safety assessment and fault tolerance.

Inma Borrella, PhD

Research Scientist / Engineer | Academic LeadMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Borrella's research focuses on learning analytics and online education.

Jill Perry-Smith

Professor of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Scott Berkun

Author and SpeakerBerkun Consulting

Now that's a perspective! Best-selling author and speaker will provocativelly, yet delightfully, challenge you to think outside the box

Russell Schwartz

Professor and Department HeadCarnegie Mellon University

Russell Schwartz's work focuses developing algorithms and artificial intelligence for understanding complex biological systems.

Philippa White

Founder and CEOTIE Leadership

I’m passionate about helping businesses become more human.

Eva Ponce, PhD

Director, Online Education, MIT CTL | Director, MITx MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management | Director, Omnichannel Supply Chain LabMIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Dr. Ponce is an expert in AI, automation, e-commerce, and omnichannel fulfillment, with research on logistics and workforce transformation.

Lynsey Steinberg, MSMI, CMI

Director of Academic EntrepreneurshipAugusta University

Lynsey Steinberg is a strategic innovator who connects education, entrepreneurship, and cross-sector partnerships to turn ideas into impact.

Catherine Connelly

Associate Professor, Human Resources and ManagementDeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Dr. Catherine Connelly's research focuses on the attitudes, behaviours, and experiences of non-standard workers.

Heather Battaly, Ph.D.

Professor of PhilosophyUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Battaly works in epistemology and ethics, with a focus epistemic virtue.