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At age 3, Tim Hebert had big dreams of becoming a superhero. He had all the characteristics needed to be successful—a strong moral compass, a love of adventure, and a desire to have an impact on the world. Somewhere along the way—after many failed attempts to fly—Tim learned that superpowers come in all shapes and sizes and that his special power was igniting the leadership spark in those around him.



As a business owner, national speaker, and published author, Tim has defined the principles surrounding intentional leadership over the past three decades. As CEO and President of Atrion, a leading IT services firm, he grew this company to $170 million with over 260 employees. Under Tim’s tenure, Atrion was named a “Best Places to Work” companies for seven straight years, recognized on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest-growing private companies eight years in a row and named to CRN’s Fastest Growing Companies and Top Managed Service Providers List.



In 2016, Tim founded his 19th company Trilix, a consulting firm. He also launched the ON Leadership Symposium in 2019, uniting professionals to dive into the principles of intentional leadership.



Tim’s work has been recognized all over. He received an Honorary Ph.D. in Business from Rhode Island College and the Distinguished Citizens Award – Boy Scouts of America Narragansett Council. The Rhode Island Foundation recognized him with the Carter Inspiring Partner Award in 2019. The Providence Business News recognized him to the Top 25 Over 55 list in 2019, and as Business Leader of the Year in 2012. He also received the Latino Public Radio - 2016 Corporate Community Excellence Award.



Tim has keynoted and led workshops all over the country, including NERCOMP’s annual conference, the RISE Leadership Symposium, the SUNY Council CIO Group, the annual Board of REALTORS Conference, and the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England. His published works have appeared on IDG Contributor Network, BTOES Insights, Channel Reseller and CRN.



Tim serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Tech Collective, and Chairman/President of the Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art (RIMOSA). He also serves on the Board of Directors for Apogee IT, Medicus IT, Thielsch Engineering, and Commerce RI. Tim has served his country as a member of the United States Air Force.



When he is not busy speaking, writing, and running several companies, you’ll find him seeking out his next big climb (South America might be next!), hopping a plane to explore someplace new and making sure his stock of Diet Coke is always full.

Todd Cherches is the CEO and cofounder of BigBlueGumball, an innovative New York City-based management, leadership, and executive coaching firm. A member of Marshall Goldsmith’s “MG 100 Coaches,” he is a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor of leadership at NYU, a Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University, a TEDx speaker, and the author of the groundbreaking book, "VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life" (Post Hill Press/Simon & Schuster, 2020).



A pioneer in the innovative application of visual thinking to the practice of leadership, Todd was one of eight global finalists for the 2021 Thinkers50 "Distinguished Achievement Award" in Leadership, and is ranked by Thinkers360 as one of the “Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers” in the world in the fields of Management and Design Thinking.

Barbara Waxman, founder of The Odyssey Group, is passionate about building leaders’ personal and professional skills so they can thrive while increasing their ability to manage complexity and maximize their effectiveness. With over two decades of experience coaching CEOs, C-suite leaders, and entrepreneurs, Barbara utilizes a holistic approach to help clients lead and communicate authentically, sustain high performance, and expand their influence and impact.



Barbara is a highly sought-after coach, workshop leader, and keynote speaker who works with leaders from across the country and abroad. She is a part expert coach, caring truth-teller, strategic thought partner, and accountability advocate, and she buoys her approach with compassion, honesty, research-based expertise, and a light heart. Her experience as a Gerontologist and coach has culminated in the proprietary transformative coaching model and her science-based Five Essential Elements © process.



Barbara has worked in the automotive, financial services, health care, nonprofit, and technology sectors, among others. Barbara serves as an Advisory Council Member for the Stanford Center on Longevity, an Advisory Board Member for Stanford Lifestyle Medicine, a faculty member at Chip Conley’s Modern Elder Academy, and an angel investor in the Active Aging and Longevity Fund with Portfolia. She has appeared on CBS This Morning and has been featured in Marin Magazine, Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global, Next Avenue, and is a frequent podcast guest.



Barbara recently authored How to Avoid Burnout, Provide Exceptional Care, and Enhance Work-Life Integration, a chapter in the upcoming book The Successful Health Care Professional’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know But Weren’t Taught in Training (Springer Publishing). Barbara is also the author of two books examining aging, including The Middlescence Manifesto: Igniting the Passion of Midlife.



Barbara holds master’s degrees in Public Administration and Gerontology from the University of Southern California and is a graduate of Colgate University. She earned her coaching certifications from the International Coach Federation and The Hudson Institute. Originally from New York, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, Scott, and is thankful to have her adult children not too far away.



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Margaret Wheatley, also known as Meg, embarked on her journey of caring for humanity in 1966 as a Peace Corps volunteer in post-war Korea. Her current endeavors are concentrated on cultivating and empowering leaders globally, advocating for them to become Warriors for the Human Spirit. These leaders prioritize service over self, exhibit unwavering resilience amidst challenges and setbacks, and effect positive change for the communities and causes close to their hearts.



Meg, the author of ten books, including the seminal work "Leadership and the New Science," has received accolades for her pioneering contributions from numerous professional associations, universities, and organizations.

Laura Rotter, CFA, CFP, is the owner of True Abundance Advisors, a heart-centered, values-based financial planning firm based in New York. After a successful career managing money for institutional investors including Citicorp and Para Advisors, Laura discovered mindfulness practices and was drawn to guide professionals facing a big life change to achieve both financial security and life satisfaction.



Since making her shift, she has been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Westchester Senior Voice. She is on the advisory council of Impact100 Westchester, a women’s group giving organization, and volunteers with My Money Workshop, teaching financial literacy to underserved communities.

Dr. Pamela Maxson, an executive and leadership coach, mentor coach, trainer/facilitator, and author of "Finding Your Inner Bitch: How to live an authentic and wholehearted life," assists readers in tapping into and expressing their core selves.

Alongside her book, she has developed two related courses: "Develop Your Life" and "Mastering Midlife." With over 25 years of teaching experience at Duke University, Pam is the founder and principal of Periscope Coaching.