Free Speakers MKE is a pro bono speakers bureau. Every speaker on this page presents at no cost, with no fees, no honorarium and no mileage. Browse the full roster below, or jump to a category, and request a guest speaker for your next meeting, workshop or community event.
President and Executive Coach, LiveWright
Dr. Bob Wright is an internationally recognized visionary, educator, bestselling author, executive coach, and transformational leadership expert who has spent more than four decades helping people realize their potential and create extraordinary results in their careers, relationships, and lives. Co-founder of the Wright Foundation for Transformational Leadership, he has worked with thousands of leaders and
Director - Data & AI, Milwaukee Tool
Sree Rekha Ramachandran is deeply passionate about all things Data and Analytics. In her role as Director of Data & AI at Milwaukee Tool, she is helping lead the organization through one of its most significant technology transformations-modernizing data platforms, elevating operational effectiveness, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth. With a career spanning
Founder and Managing Member, Black|Line Consulting
Jody Jankovsky, Founder and Managing Member of Black|Line Consulting, has acquired considerable experience in addressing client needs throughout his 30-year career in the IT industry. Mr. Jankovsky holds a B.S. in Computer Science with an emphasis on Accounting from Illinois State University and has continued his professional education through numerous technical and business focused classes
3X Founder | Investor | Psychotherapist | Entrepreneur |, Sean B. Jones Enterprises
Sean B. Jones, MS, MBA, challenges audiences, inspires action, and delivers immediately applicable frameworks for growth, leadership, relationships, and personal development. Author of the forthcoming book: Entrepreneurship: Doing What Others Only Think About. Drawing from decades of experience as a psychotherapist, Fortune 100 executive, entrepreneur, and founder, Sean combines deep human understanding with practical business
Executive Coach & Leadership Visionary, Àgora Learning and Consulting
Vilson Simon is a global executive, entrepreneur, board advisor, senior consultant, and executive coach with over 35 years of experience across Brazil, Latin America, the U.S., and global markets. As the founder of Àgora Learning & Consulting, he advises executives, boards, leadership teams, and family-owned businesses on leadership development, strategy execution, cultural transformation, succession, and
Coach and President, International Coaching Federation - Wisconsin
Jen Farley is a coach, musician, and creative strategist dedicated to helping individuals find their voice and unleash their full creative potential. She is a proud member of the award-winning Americana trio, Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets. She is president of the International Coaching Federation - Wisconsin Chapter (ICF-WI). ICF Wisconsin is a coaching community
Doctor of Chiropractic, Pure Family Chiropractic
Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Innate Intelligence, LLC and Pure Family Chiropractic Jeremy L. Bria, D.C. has played an integral role in the foundation of many organizations dedicated to helping and serving others above self. He is dedicated to helping others realize their TRUE potential both personally and professional through vision and commitment. A
Author, Bringing Up Nana
Jean Yarger has been an elementary and middle school teacher, business owner, serial entrepreneur, wife and mother whose personal and professional life is focused on assisting and inspiring people to be more than they thought they could be. Her multidisciplinary experience in education, business, and as a parent taught Jean that people can succeed when
O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C.
Joe assists business owners and families in succession planning and estate planning. He also assists businesses, their owners, and investors with employee benefit design, executive compensation planning, income tax planning surrounding the creation, operation, and liquidation of business entities and the creation, formation, merger and acquisition of businesses. Joe Assists Clients With: Multi-generational succession planning
Career Coach + Résumé Writer | Certified Ghostwriter, Write Stuff Resources LLC
I understand how searching for a new job sucks. It can be one of the most stressful and demoralizing processes. But it doesn't have to be! One-to-one coaching while co-writing clients' career documents is a unique experience I take people through, which many call "therapeutic" What I love most is seeing the transformation. Often folks
Host and Author, Biz Connection Syndicated Radio Show
Jim Rosetti is an author, speaker, broadcaster, musician & entertainer and entrepreneur. Jim has 30-plus years as a sales and marketing executive, and as an entrepreneur. He owned and operated his own marketing consulting business and his own infomercial production company, American Marketing Promotions where he introduced products worldwide through television, radio and the worldwide
Speaker, Consultant, Author, Think Different! Be Different!
I tried killing myself which led me to self-improvement. 15-years later I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)... now I enlighten others on how to harness the most powerful force in all of creation! Hello, I'm Lucas J. Robak and I graduated from college in 2008 with a degree to be an airline pilot. After
Life Coach, Ruba AlSaman Coaching
There was a time when life looked “fine” on the outside but inside, something felt heavy, unclear, and disconnected. Like many women, I found myself giving so much to others… while quietly losing touch with myself. That journey, the questions, the overwhelm, the search for clarity is what led me to coaching. Today, I support
Business Coach, SCORE
Joyce spent 11 years functioning as a sales manager for small businesses with two to three sales people. She worked with several companies at once and was able to learn about many different industries. Previously, Joyce spent 15 years in the health care industry including doing a start-up HMO for Blue Cross Blue Shield, and
Founder, Emily Shelton Consulting
Emily Shelton is the founder of Emily Shelton Consulting, an individual and small business consulting firm in downtown Milwaukee. The firm focuses on financial, human resources and project management consulting. Emily has more than a decade of experience as a professional problem-solver. Her background in the management of retail and professional offices, as well as
Personal Branding Specialist & Job Search Coach
Karen Grishaber is a personal branding specialist and job search coach who marshals her marketing, training and facilitating skills to provide structured support for professionals in transition. She also helps individuals identify and express their unique gifts to promote and differentiate their personal brand. Having successfully bounced back from several downsizings, Karen learned firsthand what
Co - Owner, UVK Media Marketing
About 7 years ago, I started my first online business while I was in college (selling clothes), and this little hobby I picked up quickly became my obsession. I started selling all sorts of things online and have become what I like to call a student of marketing. Today irrational obsession is Direct Response Marketing
Associate Acupuncturist, Acu-Med Integrative Medicine
Kevin is involved in his patient's care from beginning to end. He provides Acupuncture, Nutrition, and Chinese medical services to help patients reach their goals. During his schooling, he was married to his wife Jennifer, and had two wonderful children, Sophia and Gabriel. In 2007 he graduated on the Dean’s List from the University of
Attorney, Buss Law, LLC
Attorney Kyle Buss has spent the last 15 years of his life overcoming numerous obstacles, graduating from law school, and now has his own law firm. Through his experiences he is able to teach people the power of perseverance, while simultaneously stimulating there belief in themselves.
Mediator/Respectful Divorce Attorney, Karp & Iancu, S.C.
Atty Karyn Gimbel Youso is a Mediator and Respectful Divorce Attorney in practice over 28 years. Her law practice focuses on low conflict family law processes, including Collaborative Divorce, Cooperative Practice and Mediation. For couples and families looking to resolve their differences with dignity and respect, she offers tools for communication and cooperation that will
Life Coach Practitioner & VP Director of Talent Development, Ixonia Bank
For the past 15 years, Morgan Cesar has dedicated her career to managing, leading, and essentially studying people in their natural habitats. Known for her high energy, signature sarcasm, and sharp wit, she is on a personal mission to prove that professional development doesn't have to be a snooze fest. Her journey spans roles as
President, Double E Workplace Solutions
Picture an organization where every employee has a career development plan they were part of creating, thus enabling how they perform in their organizations. That vision is why business owners work with me to engage their employees in career development activities. Too often, performance management and employee development get mixed into one, and we don’t
President/Owner, Professional Sales Training Associates Inc. - Sandler Training
For over the last 14 years at Sandler Training, Jim has used his unique skills as an experienced speaker, trainer, coach and mentor to better business professionals, Presidents, and CEO's throughout the state of Wisconsin. His diverse background includes over 40 years of training, sales and sales management experience. His background includes; 7 years in
Founder & Executive Director, Redeem and Restore Center
Overcoming her shattered identity from abandonment, and sexual abuse starting in childhood to now living her God-given mission to gather people together in turning women’s lives from shattered to shining! An independent, strong-willed girl learned that God needed to be CEO over every area of her life. Krista started Redeem & Restore Center in 2013
Owner, Write Now! Coach
Rochelle Melander is a certified professional coach, with a specialty in ADHD coaching, speaker, and the bestselling author of many books, including Write-A-Thon: Write Your Book in 26 Days (and Live to Tell About It) and Level Up: Quests to Master Mindset, Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity. She's also the author of the award-winning children's
Rabbi, The Friendship Circle, Inc.
Levi Stein, born and bred in Detroit, Michigan, has been surrounded and inspired by Friendship Circle all his life. As a teen, Levi volunteered for The Friendship Circle of MI, creating a loving connection with his special friend to this very day! Levi attended rabbinical school in Rostov, Russia, and completed his studies at The
Clinical Therapist
Jennifer Martin is a practicing clinical therapist who is passionate about helping retiring people transition well from the workplace into life after work. She is a graduate of Notre Dame, and holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling, a practitioner’s license, as well as national credentialing with the National Board of Clinical Counselors (NBCC). After
Author / Executive
Tim Christian grew up in Kendallville, Indiana, 30 miles north of Fort Wayne. He went to Ball State University and walked on the football team. Tim started his final two years on the offensive line and became an NFL prospect, later earning a tryout opportunity with the Canadian Edmonton Eskimos. He graduated from BSU in
Career Development Coach, Range Light Coaching and Consulting
Kathleen Romaine, of Range Light Coaching and Consulting, is a Career Development Coach who specializes in coaching mid-level and seasoned professionals. She helps them get clarity about what they want and what is next for them – so they can take on more fulfilling work and make a greater impact. She is passionate about helping
Clear Path Coaching
Just like we defrag our computers for optimal performance, Lisa helps to defrag our brains for optimal performance, increased clarity, focused energy, and success in all we do. Lisa brings a no nonsense approach with her energetic spirit, empathy, knowledge, and humor. Her years as a corporate trainer and consultant taught her the importance of
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