John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach, and leader who has sold more than 34 million books. He founded Maxwell Leadership®, an organization that has trained tens of millions of leaders in every nation. Recognized as the world's #1 leadership expert, he continues to influence Fortune 500 CEOs, national leaders, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders around the globe.

Rory Vaden is a 2-time New York Times bestselling author, 8-figure entrepreneur, and the youngest American inducted into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame. He studies the psychology of influence and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, and Good Morning America. His TEDx talk has been viewed more than 5 million times, and he has spoken for organizations including Google, Keller Williams, the Million Dollar Round Table, and the Global Leadership Summit.

Stephanie Chung is the author of Ally Leadership: How To Lead People Who Are Not Like You. She is a business growth strategist with more than 30 years of experience driving organizational transformation. She served as Chief Growth Officer for Wheels Up and became the first African American to lead sales for a private jet company (JetSuite). She serves on several advisory boards and has been recognized as one of Adweek's Women Trailblazers and Ebony's Power 100. Her work has reached 101 countries and been translated into 60 languages.

Rodney R. Payne is a leadership strategist, author, and founder of One Voice Leadership with over 30 years of experience helping leaders and teams grow. A Maxwell Leadership Certified Executive Program Leader, he brings practical wisdom and humor to coaching, speaking, and training. His books include Critical Decisions Made Easy and the newly released Every Man Needs a Six Pack, exploring the relationships that sustain leaders. His most significant team is his “home team”: his beloved wife of 36 years, Thelma; his children, Trevel, Danielle, Brian, and Devin; and his precious grandchildren, Jaxen, Teaghan, Tycen, Brycen, and Dawsyn.

Corethia V. E. Oates is a Life & Leadership Coach, Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, and host of Live2Lead: Lead On Purpose. A Certified Kingdom Advisor® and Certified Exit Planning Advisor with financial services experience since 1995, she brings a practical, faith-centered perspective to personal growth. Corethia invites people to consider the life behind the leader—our thoughts, values, well-being, and how we show up for others. Through honest questions and shared learning, she encourages intentional choices about how we live, lead, and serve. Her invitation: keep growing, lead on purpose, and remain authentically you.

Stella Shanovich is Managing Principal of Synchronicity Meliora Services and a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Coach, and Trainer. With over 30 years of experience in corporate and public accounting, she brings business insight and a people-centered approach to leadership development. She helps executives, emerging leaders, and community volunteers strengthen communication, build alignment, and grow with intention. Her background includes executive coaching, financial coaching, and DISC consulting. As Master of Ceremonies for Live2Lead: Lead On Purpose, Stella brings warmth, clarity, and connection to a day designed to turn leadership inspiration into meaningful action.