Chad Hedrick is an American inline speed skater and ice speed skater. He was born in Spring, Texas. Hedrick revolutionized the inline speed skating world with his unique technique, called the double push, or DP. During his career he won 93 national championships and 50 world championships, as well as having a brand of inline skating wheels named after him.

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Stephen chats with Carey Lohrenz, the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot in North America, and the bestselling author of "Fearless Leadership." Carey talks about the challenges she faced in an exceptionally intense workplace and how those challenges helped her gain a better understanding of corporate culture. In addition, Carey reveals the origin of her call sign, tackles questions about the PTA, and explains how running an organization can sometimes feel like trying to land on an aircraft carrier at midnight.

Stephen talks to Ben Nemtin, co-creator and star of MTV's "The Buried Life" and author of the bestseller What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? Ben and his friends caused a sensation when they set out to achieve 100 life goals on their bucket list and help others do the same. He talks to Stephen about making the impossible possible, how the lessons he's learned can help strengthen corporate culture, and the appeal of Rugby Sevens.

Michelle Gielan walked away from a dream job as a CBS News anchor to become an expert in the field of positive psychology. In this interview, she talks to Stephen about how the news we consume affects our mood, how we sometimes emotionally influence others in ways we may not realize, and the surprising power of "Solutions-Based News." All that, plus a summer drink recommendation and Three Random Questions about Leos!

You have a vision. But how do you get others on board, focused, and ready to make real change? Leadership and sales expert Ryan Estis talks to Stephen about following his own vision, the importance of action steps and takeaways, and the vital process of creating true organizational change. Along the way, they compare a few notes on the NBA, the binge-worthy show Billions, and more.

Happiness: we want it more than anything else. But what does it really mean to be happy in your work and in your life? And how can you make sure you're actually spending your time doing things that will increase your happiness? Stephen talks to Neil Pasricha, author of The Happiness Equation and the 1,000 Awesome Things blog, about these topics, as well as how to earn more than a Harvard MBA, the allure of becoming a real estate agent, and some differences between India and Kenya.

ESOS goes international as Stephen talks to UK-based speaker Ben Hines, founder of Moving Performance, a consulting organization that helps employees find their voices -- literally -- through song. Ben and Stephen discuss how a business is like an orchestra, how music can facilitate complex conversations, and why the French horn is just so darn cool.

Stephen talks to Louie Gravance -- former Disney Institute Professor, Comedian, and Customer Experience Consultant -- about creating the happiest workplace on earth, involving all employees in the customer experience, the importance of storytelling, and what you can learn from making pizzas.

Stephen talks to John Rossman -- former Amazon executive, author and expert on digital disruption, and Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal -- about his book "The Amazon Way on IoT." What is the Internet of Things, and how will it change the way we live and do business? Along the way, you'll also learn about Amazon's original name, how drone delivery went from a crazy idea to a credible one, and a little of the history of water polo.

A conversation with Daniel Sieberg, head of media outreach and the official spokesperson for Google, and the author of "The Digital Diet: The 4-Step Plan to Break Your Tech Addiction and Regain Balance in Your Life." Daniel and host Stephen Kirkpatrick discuss how to unplug when necessary, what tech improvements mean for the future of society, and how Google helps us follow elections and other major news events.

Executive Speakers on Speakers kicks off with a conversation with Beth Thomas, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Consulting Services at Sequent and author of "Powered by Happy: How to Get Happy and Stay Happy at Work." Beth talks to host Stephen Kirkpatrick about employee engagement, writing out a happiness plan, and why you shouldn't be shy about asking for exactly what you want.