Gina Schaefer is founder and CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores located in the Washington, D.C. area. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to 12 stores in only 14 years and now leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 250 people. As a former member of the Ace Hardware Corporation Board of Directors, she is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture.  Schaefer's big passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses, and helping women to succeed in all aspects of the hardware industry. She has tirelessly focused on the "Return to Main Street" movement in her own city of Washington, D.C., to promote Shop Local campaigns and community revitalization in urban areas. To learn more about Gina visit: https://premierespeakers.com/gina_schaefer Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

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Gina Schaefer - Recovery Hardware

Strategy and Innovation Expert Kaihan Krippendorff shares how to out-think the competition, how to come up with your next innovation and how being a force of good with your profits leads to even more success advertised or not. To learn more about Kaihan visit: https://premierespeakers.com/kaihan_krippendorff Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Kaihan Krippendorff - The Fourth Option

America's Educator, and two-time New York Times Bestselling author Ron Clark shares his tips on fundraising, how to hire the best team, and where to focus your energy as a leader. To learn more about Ron Clark visit: https://premierespeakers.com/ron_clark Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Ron Clark - Hiring, Leading and Energizing Your Team for Success

Human connection expert and bestselling author Riaz Meghji stopped by to share how to create human connection virtually, the power behind documenting personal details to connect with others and leading with assertive empathy. https://premierespeakers.com/riaz_meghji Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Riaz Meghji - Virtual Human Connection

The father of the modern NFL quarterback fraternity Archie Manning shares how to set an example as a leader, handling changes in life and his favorite Manning commercial. To learn more about Archie Manning visit: https://premierespeakers.com/archie_manning Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Archie Manning - When To Call an Audible

Leadership Author and Organizational Culture Expert Adrian Gostick shares how to handle anxiety in the workplace, ways to increase trust with employees and how to cultivate innovation in this new future of work. To learn more about Adrian Gostick visit: https://premierespeakers.com/adrian_gostick Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Adrian Gostick - The Anxiety Solution

Paralympic ski racer, author, and cancer survivor Josh Sundquist shares his philosophy behind one more thing one more time, his first time out in public after amputation surgery and of course his internet-famous Halloween costumes. To learn more about Josh Sundquist visit: https://premierespeakers.com/josh_sundquist Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Josh Sundquist - From Cancer Survivor to Paralympian

American War hero and Paralympic medalist Melissa Stockwell shares the story of dancing with the commander in chief, her path to becoming a para-athlete and the invisible wounds of war. To learn more about Melissa Stockwell visit: https://premierespeakers.com/melissa_stockwell Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Melissa Stockwell - Army Veteran to Paralympic Medalist

Top 30 Global Guru, and regular Forbes contributor on Leadership Strategy, Curt Steinhorst stopped by to share his insights on how to help employees be more productive, the state of going back into the office, and how we can fight burnout at work. To learn more about Curt Steinhorst, visit https://premierespeakers.com/curt_steinhorst Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Curt Steinhorst - Fighting Burnout

Recognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world, Whitney Johnson shares how to find your growth curve of learning, how to be agentic rather than a victim, and reframing our mindset of the last 18 months. To learn more about Whitney Johnson, visit https://premierespeakers.com/whitney_johnson Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Whitney Johnson - Disrupting Yourself

Vice-Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Carla Harris shares her insight on authenticity, the importance of taking risks, and the power of gratitude. To learn more about Carla Harris, visit https://premierespeakers.com/carla_harris Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie 

Carla Harris - The Expect To Win Mindset

Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson stopped by to share her journey to the top of the Olympic podium, how challenges can become fuel for greatness, and the importance of embracing the spark. To learn more about Carly Patterson, visit https://premierespeakers.com/carly_patterson Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Carly Patterson - The Journey To Olympic Gold

Olympic Gold Medalist turned Adventurer Adam Kreek shares his journey competing in the Olympics, rowing across the Atlantic ocean and the importance of living a values-driven life. To learn more about bringing Adam to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/adam_kreek Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie 

Adam Kreek - Competing in the Olympics, Rowing Across the Ocean and a Values Driven Life

Mindset Expert and TEDx Speaker Karen M. Allen shares tips and tricks to mental strength training, how she handled the murder of her husband and the power of choosing the responsibility of healing. To learn more about bringing Alex to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/karen_allen Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Karen M. Allen - Mental Strength Training

The youngest bestselling business author in American history Alex Banayan shares his journey to creating the third door chronicles including his powerful moment with Quincy Jones, how implicit messages are incredibly important and how success and failure can be the same thing. To learn more about bringing Alex to your next event visit: https://premierespeakers.com/alex_banayan Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

Alex Banayan - The Third Door

World class motivational speakers share some of the best stories they use to motivate and inspire millions. Each guest’s stories convey valuable lessons for leaders, managers, and anyone striving for excellence in work and life. The host of the podcast, Brian Lord, has worked with the world’s top speakers for more than twenty years and uses this experience to draw out the full value each guest has to offer. In-depth conversations with the world’s most in-demand keynote speakers. Learn valuable secret insights from some of today’s best presenters and experts in business, leadership and more.

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