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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lead Generation & Business Breakthrough Strategist, Dama Foster Intl, LLC
Dama Foster, MBA, specializes in lead generation, marketing and sales. She teaches her very own proven 8 strategies to show ANY business owner in less than 45 minutes how to triple their current number of leads, double their sales and increase their annual revenue by $30 to $50K or more, WITHOUT spending a cent on
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.
Diplomate in Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Holistic Health Associates
Curry earned his Masters of Science degree in Oriental Medicine at Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, NM. Since then, he has constantly furthered his knowledge in Oriental Medicine and related studies through post-graduate work at prestigious higher-learning institutions and health care seminars throughout the country. His purpose is to help as many people as
Certified Health Coach and Founder, Fearless Nutrition
Amy is an international speaker, driven triathlete/runner, and purposeful coach, with a voracious appetite for on-going knowledge. Her clients love her candor, humor and ability to see matters from a refreshing perspective, intertwining a highly solution-focused approach with a slant to intuitive cues as well. Amy has natural gift of asking powerful questions to uncover
Founder, Hilltop Financial Advisors
Erik Kroll, CFP® is a financial planner and the founder of Hilltop Financial Advisors, where he helps young professionals in Milwaukee (and their families) make smart choices about their money so they can live their ideal life. In his free time, he enjoys playing hockey in his local rec league and spending time outdoors with
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
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
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
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
CEO, The Expressory
Jamie believes the key to growing and sustaining a successful business in today’s high-tech world is by nurturing strong customer relationships through personalized, thoughtful expressions. Giving by nature, and from a young age working in her grandfather’s floral shop, Jamie inherently understands the influence of a meaningful gift. Her company, The Expressory, curates high-quality, signature
Owner, Carter International Inc.
Dr. Carter is a coach, speaker and trainer with the John C. Maxwell certified program. He teaches proven laws of leadership that helps others reach the next level of success. He has expertise in the fields of education, leadership and mentoring. In 2013 James was ordained as a bishop with the Pentecostal Churches of God
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
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
CEO/ Founder, Lulubella Lifestyle
Lonnie is a corporate business analyst turned traveling life + mindset coach after developing a three step process for identity transformation. She discovered this process after she tried for over 10+ years to gain confidence using traditional self-development and weightloss efforts that proved ineffective for her and she noticed there was a crucial missing key
Owner and Head Coach, Simple Endurance Coaching
I am an endurance sports coach, who helps everyday athletes achieve their bucket and adventure goals. We provide endurance training plans, strength training, mobility, and nutrition advice to support people who want to improve their health, fitness, and performance. I am a former middle school English teacher and newspaper reporter. I retired early from teaching
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
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
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
LinkedIn Strategist & Career Transition Coach, IdeaShare Coaching
Heike Heemann, co-author of "Limitless: Breaking Boundaries in Business", is passionate about helping others shine in their careers. Her specialty is supporting mid-career professionals in finding better career opportunities and building their professional brand on line. LinkedIn is her specialty. Heike also helps introverts improve their confidence, professional networking skills, leadership and public speaking skills.
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
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