Speakers Bureau
ShareYourStory.com proudly presents a lineup of thought leaders, authors, and change-makers
ready to inspire your audience and elevate your next event.
Head Mizzou Wrestling Coach
Brian Smith
Leadership Development // Team Culture & Performance // Overcoming Adversity & Mental Toughness
Teen Mental Health EXPERT
Brittany Richmond
Mental Health & Anxiety Resilience // Self‑Leadership & Empowerment // Building Connection & Peer Support
Sales Strategist
Chris Garner
Fractional Sales Leadership & Strategy // Pressure‑Proof Leadership & Decision Making // High‑Performance Team Culture & Communication
Suicide Prevention Advocate & Mental Health Educator
Leslie Weirich
Leslie Weirich is a nationally recognized mental health speaker and founder of Leslie’s Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention and postvention. After losing her son to suicide, Leslie began sharing her family’s story to bring hope, healing, and critical education to schools, churches, and communities across the country.
Her presentations blend neuroscience, lived experience, and practical tools to help adults and teens recognize warning signs, navigate hard conversations, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
Youth Suicide Prevention // Mental Health & Faith // Parenting & Teen Communication // Social Media & Adolescent Health // Postvention & Purpose After Loss
Student Leadership Coach & Army Veteran
Kelly Simmons III
Kelly Simmons III is a U.S. Army veteran, first-generation college graduate, and author of The Winning Leadership Challenge, an 8-step framework to help students lead with purpose. As the founder of Empowered To Win, Kelly speaks to schools and universities across the country, equipping students with practical tools for confidence, resilience, and self-leadership. His high-energy keynotes leave students inspired to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.
Student Leadership & Motivation // Career Readiness & Self-Advocacy // Empowerment Through Education // Confidence & Personal Growth
Founder & ceo of trustcentric consulting
Cory Scheer
Trust-Based Leadership & Team Development // Culture Transformation & Strategic Communication // Building High-Trust Organizations
character development educator
Richard Yeargin
Richard Yeargin is a transformational keynote speaker, former Clemson defensive end, two-time national champion, and bestselling author of The Man Is Greater Than the Brand. After a life-changing car accident, his journey from the gridiron to earning a master’s and teaching as a Clemson professor led him to champion character-driven leadership.
Through powerful storytelling, Richard inspires students, educators, coaches, and professionals to prioritize values over image, build emotional intelligence, and lead with resilience and purpose.
Character-Driven Leadership // Resilience & Mental Fitness // Athlete-to-Leader Transformation // Social & Emotional Intelligence // Purpose Over Performance
sales strategist and growth advisor
Evans Duren
Christian Workplace Integration & Purpose // Kingdom-Minded Leadership & Stewardship // Transformational Culture & Sales Excellence
Execution Mindset Expert
Jack Harnedy
Consumer-Packaged Goods Leadership & Strategy // Urgency, Discipline & Execution Mindset // Translating Athletic Principles into Everyday Success
positive leadership coach
Thomas R. Williams
Thomas R. Williams is a former NFL linebacker who played for USC, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Buffalo Bills before his career was cut short by injury. He went on to found Thomas R. Williams, Inc., and is the author of Permission to DREAM, The Relentless Pursuit of Greatness and Dig: Discover Your Depth, Determination, and Destiny Through Adversity. He now speaks globally to organizations, schools, and sports teams, empowering audiences with his story of overcoming setbacks and embracing identity beyond labels.
Resilience & Overcoming Adversity // Identity & Purpose Beyond Sports // Leadership & Team Cohesion // Pursuit of Greatness & Motivation // Navigating Career Transitions
executive Coach & Resilience Expert
Lance Cibik
Lance Cibik is a speaker, performance coach, and author of Adversity Fuels Purpose. With two decades in financial services and a powerful personal story of resilience, Lance equips audiences to turn setbacks into strength, lead with confidence, and reach their full potential. From corporate teams to high school students, his keynotes inspire lasting growth across mindset, communication, and performance.
Resilience & Mental Toughness // High-Performance Mindset // Confident Communication & Presence // Overcoming Adversity // Sales & Business Growth
Leadership Advisor & Navy Veteran
Scott Millson
Scott Millson is a former executive and U.S. Navy Petty Officer who now empowers audiences to discover their “frequency of excellence.” He is the author of Frequency of Excellence: Tuning In to the Everyday Lessons of Life and Leadership. Through compelling storytelling and practical insight, Scott helps professionals and teams unlock peak performance in leadership, sales, culture, and entrepreneurship.
Leadership Development // Sales Excellence // Growth Mindset & Performance // Entrepreneurial Culture // Mentorship & Team Building
Financial Literacy Advocate & CFP
Dale Alexander
Dale Alexander is a Certified Financial Planner® and author of The Talk (About Money), a go-to resource for teens and young adults learning to manage money. With over 30 years of experience and national features on Fox & Friends and Fox Business, Dale brings humor, energy, and real-world advice to schools, churches, and conferences nationwide.
His simple message—“It’s not about how much you make, it’s about what you keep”—has helped thousands take ownership of their financial future.
Financial Literacy for Students // Money & Life After High School // Faith-Based Stewardship // Building Wealth with Purpose // Legacy & Generosity
Positivity Trainer & Growth Advocate
Julie Nee
Julie Nee is a certified Jon Gordon trainer, speaker, and co-author of You Grow Girl! Plant and Pursue the Power of You. With over 25 years of leadership experience—including 19 years at The Hershey Company—Julie brings energy, authenticity, and practical strategies to help professionals build positive cultures and lead with purpose
Her workshops and keynotes empower audiences to overcome uncertainty, embrace their strengths, and cultivate a growth mindset through heart-centered leadership and enthusiasm Julie’s signature Mirror Mirror framework helps individuals clear self-doubt and shine with clarity and confidence.
Positive Leadership & Culture // Growth Mindset & Self-Discovery // Overcoming Imposter Syndrome // Empowerment Through Positivity // Leadership Development & Team Building
global finance executive
Douglas Dentler
Douglas Dentler is a seasoned CFO with over 20 years of leadership in Fortune 500s and high-growth companies. From his roots in a small, family-run business to overseeing billion-dollar operations, Doug brings a rare blend of financial expertise, operational excellence, and people-first leadership.
He speaks on building resilient teams, driving culture transformation, and leading with integrity—no matter the size of the organization.
Culture-Driven Leadership // Financial Strategy & Operational Excellence // Team Development & Organizational Design // Executive Decision Making // Values-Based Business Growth
President of Mosaic Family Wealth & Former All-American Athlete
Scott Highmark
Scott Highmark is the President of Mosaic Family Wealth and a Certified Financial Planner® with over two decades of experience helping families define success beyond wealth. A former college basketball All-American, Scott blends his background in athletics with deep financial expertise to help leaders align their money with their values.
Through speaking and advisory work, he equips audiences to lead with purpose, build lasting legacies, and pursue a richer kind of success—personally and professionally.
Wealth & Family Legacy // Faith and Financial Planning // Leadership Development // Emotional Intelligence in Business // Values-Based Decision Making
HR Executive & Culture Strategist
Abby Martin
Abby Martin is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Amplēo and a trusted advisor to growing companies across the country. With over 15 years of experience leading HR strategy for startups and Fortune 100 firms, she helps executive teams build scalable people systems and high-trust cultures. Abby speaks on leadership development, organizational design, and the power of people-first growth.
HR Strategy & Organizational Design // Culture Transformation // Leadership Development // Change Management // People-Driven Growth
award-winning Entrepreneur & Franchisor
Michael Browning Jr.
Michael Browning Jr. is the founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands, the parent company of Urban Air Adventure Park, Snapology, The Little Gym, and more. After launching Urban Air from his garage, he scaled it into a nationwide franchise before building a platform that now serves over 20 million families annually. Michael speaks on entrepreneurial grit, franchise growth, and building purpose-driven brands that last.
Entrepreneurship & Startup Growth // Franchise Leadership // Scaling Purpose-Driven Brands // Youth Enrichment & Innovation // Leadership & Culture
Women's Spiritual Growth & Gospel Educator
Donna Aust
Donna Aust is a Bible teacher, writer, speaker, and passionate mentor of women seeking truth and transformation through God’s Word. Over 25 years ago, after a black belt test prompted her to confront the nature of truth, Donna encountered the life-changing power of the Gospel and left behind a career in leadership and martial arts instruction to pursue ministry. Since then, she has devoted her life to teaching Scripture, writing Bible studies, and encouraging women to know God personally and live in the freedom of His grace.
Bible Teaching // Faith-Driven Identity & Transformation // Biblical Truth & Personal Discipleship // Freedom from Performance-Based Living
Professional Baseball Alum & Youth Sports Advocate
Bill Severns
Bill Severns is an author, speaker, and former professional baseball player passionate about shaping lives both on and off the field. A Sporting News and AACBC All-American at the University of Oklahoma, Bill played six years in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system and made four consecutive trips to the College World Series during his collegiate career. After retiring from the game, he spent over two decades coaching little league and mentoring young athletes—an experience that inspired his books Keepers of the Sandlot and Sandlot Strategy, which offer practical encouragement for parents and coaches. Bill lives in Prairie Village, Kansas, with his wife Suzanne. They have four grown children and twelve grandchildren, and he continues to serve his community through his work at HDR and as a board member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Kansas.
Faith and Character through Sports // Mentorship & Fatherhood Legacy // Team Culture & Personal Integrity
Founder of Leaders On Fire & Integrated Leadership Coach
Drew Scholl
Drew Scholl is a missional leadership coach, entrepreneur, and author who helps leaders unleash their God-given potential in the marketplace. After 20 years scaling Wildman Business Group into a multi-location enterprise with nearly 500 team members, Drew founded Leaders On Fire coaching to equip business leaders with a missional mindset. His unique journey includes time as a missionary in Papua New Guinea and co-founding Generous Coffee with Ben Higgins, giving him a powerful perspective on using business as a force for Kingdom impact.
Missional Leadership // Purpose-Driven Business Culture // Marketplace Ministry & Stewardship
Former CEO OF Midstate Security & Small Business Coach
David Nemmers
David Nemmers is a seasoned executive and former President/CEO of Midstate Security Company, which he grew into a top 50 security integrator with twelve consecutive years of growth before successfully selling to Allied Universal Technologies in 2019. A former CPA at Ernst & Young, Dave brings deep financial expertise and strategic leadership experience across automotive, healthcare, and furniture industries. He’s built a reputation for excellence in culture development, team alignment, and transformational leadership that drives sustainable growth.
Executive Leadership & Strategic Growth // Culture Development & Team Alignment // Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy
Medicare industry expert
Dan Mangus
Dan Mangus is a 40+ year veteran of the Medicare and insurance industry who started building his first agency at 18, going door-to-door with nothing but a $10 desk and relentless determination. As VP of Growth and Development at McNerney Management Group, Dan leads the Acquisition Pathway division, specializing in helping Medicare agencies navigate growth challenges and successful transitions. His four decades of experience have taught him that persistence, trust, and genuine care for people are the foundation of lasting business success.
Medicare Industry Leadership // Agency Growth & Development // Business Transitions & Acquisitions
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Global Mission & Church Planting Leader
Mike Congrove
Mike Congrove is Executive Director and Co-Founder of Empower One, a ministry planting churches and training leaders across South Sudan, Sudan, DR Congo, Chad, and refugee camps in Uganda. After nearly a decade in corporate roles at Accenture and AT&T, Mike answered a deeper calling to serve unreached people with the gospel. Since founding Empower One in 2006, he has also served as Sudan Strategy Coordinator and Africa Continent Director at e3 Partners Ministry, bringing strategic leadership experience from both the corporate and ministry worlds to some of the world’s most challenging mission fields.
