There is no single way to lead, no one formula for influence, and no clear path through change. But in moments of uncertainty, the clearest voices are often the ones that speak with both conviction and care. More than ever, those voices belong to women.

These women are not just breaking glass ceilings. They are questioning the structures that created them and imagining better ones in their place. Their work is not about fitting into outdated roles. It is about building something more honest, more inclusive, and more lasting.

As thinkers, doers, and storytellers, they are guiding conversations that matter. They help others lead with more clarity, listen with more intention, and move with more purpose in a world that rarely slows down. These are the voices helping define where we go next.

A Fairer World

What does fairness look like in a fractured world? For many of today’s leading voices, it starts with asking better questions and ensuring that those most affected are at the center of the answers.

Mary Robinson

Former President of Ireland and UN Special Envoy on Climate Change

Why Climate Change Is a Threat to Human Rights | Mary Robinson

A global figure in climate and human rights, Mary Robinson speaks with rare authority and moral clarity. She connects climate action to justice, particularly for those who are least responsible but most impacted. “Climate change is a man-made problem with a feminist solution,” she often says — a reminder that equity must be built into every future we imagine. As a speaker, she brings both urgency and deep compassion, helping audiences see the ethical dimension of leadership.

Susan David

Harvard psychologist and bestselling author of Emotional Agility

The gift and power of emotional courage | Susan David  

Susan David helps leaders and teams face complexity with emotional clarity. Her work on emotional agility has become a touchstone for navigating change and pressure without losing one’s values. When she speaks, she encourages not just resilience, but self-awareness, reminding us that “Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life.”

Technology for People

The most trusted voices in tech today are not only focused on what comes next. They are focused on what truly matters.  They bring a human lens to systems that too often forget the people inside them.

Cassie Kozyrkov

Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google

Cassie Kozyrkov: The AI safety mindset: 12 rules for a safer AI future  

Cassie Kozyrkov is a pioneer in decision intelligence, known for making AI and data science both accessible and practical. She speaks about using data responsibly, combining sharp wit with deep technical insight. Her talks help leaders make smarter and more human-centered choices, not just by interpreting data but by learning to ask the right questions from the very beginning.

Cathy Hackl

Futurist and metaverse strategist

Are you ready for the metaverse? | Cathy Hackl

Cathy Hackl is a leading voice on the future of the internet and a recognized expert in spatial computing and immersive technology. She goes beyond identifying trends by helping industries shape what comes next. Her talks explore how storytelling, branding, and ethics must evolve with emerging tech, reminding audiences that the future should be immersive, inclusive, and intentional.

Leading Through Change

Leadership today isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about being willing to evolve, and helping others grow with you.

Whitney Johnson

CEO of Disruption Advisors and author of Smart Growth

How and When to Disrupt Your Career, and Yourself

Whitney Johnson offers a clear roadmap for personal and team transformation. Her S-Curve of Learning model helps people and organizations understand where they are in their growth and how to keep momentum. As a speaker, she combines optimism with strategy — empowering leaders to embrace reinvention, not resist it.

Wema Hoover

Global DEI leader; former Head of Inclusion at Google and Pfizer

Wema Hoover tackles DEI and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership

Wema Hoover speaks to the deep work of culture change. She has led DEI at some of the world’s most influential companies and now advises globally on building environments where equity is more than a policy — it’s a practice. Her talks are grounded, insightful, and built on years of experience guiding organizations through complexity with empathy.

Better Communication

Communication is no longer just a soft skill. It is a core skill that shapes how people lead. Those who can build trust, read the room, and communicate with clarity are the ones who move ideas forward and bring others with them.

Vanessa Van Edwards

Behavioral researcher and author of Captivate and Cues

You are contagious | Vanessa Van Edwards

Vanessa Van Edwards is known for making the science of human connection accessible and practical. Her research explores what makes certain people instantly trusted and remembered, and how those skills can be learned and applied. She brings a mix of energy, evidence, and useful strategies to her talks, helping audiences build stronger, more intentional connections in every area of life.

Amy Cuddy

Social psychologist and author of Presence

Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are | Amy Cuddy

Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk remains one of the most viewed of all time, and for good reason. Her work on body language and confidence has helped millions better understand how we project power, even when we do not feel it. In her talks, she blends science with storytelling to give people the tools to show up more fully, not through performance but through presence.

Mindset and Resilience

Real change does not only require strategy. It also requires courage. These speakers help people move through fear, inertia, and uncertainty and turn that into meaningful action.

Brenè Brown

Researcher, professor, and author of Dare to Lead

The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown

Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability and belonging has changed how we understand leadership. Her talks are bold and emotionally resonant, reminding us that connection, honesty, and empathy aren’t weaknesses — they’re the foundation of real strength. “You can’t get to courage without walking through vulnerability,” she says, and her work shows us how.

Mel Robbins

Motivational speaker and author of The 5 Second Rule

How to stop screwing yourself over | Mel Robbins 

Mel Robbins gives people the push they didn’t know they needed. Her signature tool, counting down from five to interrupt hesitation, is simple but powerful. Her speaking style reflects the same clarity and directness. Her talks cut through overwhelm and help people build momentum, one decision at a time.