Andy Clark is the bestselling author and business

strategist behind The Whole PIE SystemTM, a framework that helps small business owners build companies that are more Profitable, Impactful, and Enjoyable.

With a background in business law and two decades of advising and running businesses, Andy saw firsthand that most entrepreneurs aren’t failing from lack of effort—they’re overwhelmed by complexity and constant firefighting. Determined to offer a better path, he

created a simple, practical system that helps owners get out of the weeds and lead with clarity and confidence. Andy has since worked with business owners across North America to streamline operations, strengthen teams, and create businesses that grow sustainably without burning them out. His philosophy is direct:

structure creates freedom, and small changes can unlock massive results. Known for making business feel achievable again, Andy gives overwhelmed founders the tools—and the belief—to reclaim their time, increase profit, and rediscover the joy in their work. When he’s not coaching entrepreneurs, he’s traveling between Canada and Costa Rica with his wife and four children.

PATRICK ENGASSER is a unique and sought-after bestselling author, business coach, and motivational speaker. He began his career as a top sales representative for a Fortune 500 insurance company, earning “Top Account Closer” by his third year and later becoming a district manager. Patrick built and led a seven-figure sales team, coaching many agents into successful outside sales careers. He is a three-time recipient of the company’s Top Award for Management Excellence, recognized for his outstanding leadership and coaching skills. Blind since birth, Patrick inspires audiences by sharing how he overcame adversity and how others can achieve success despite their own challenges. He has delivered hundreds of presentations and trainings nationwide for corporations, sales teams, leadership groups, universities, and youth organizations. As a coach, Patrick works with professionals, sales reps, executives, and entrepreneurs—helping top performers overcome obstacles and reach their goals faster and with less effort.

Crispin Thompson has spent more than twenty-five years shaping how people lead, communicate, and grow. In senior roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, TaskUs, and QSC, he managed large international teams and drove major transformation programs—experiences that revealed how easily careers stall when strong managers are promoted without the confidence or presence to step fully into leadership.

That observation became the foundation forThe Leadership Studio, where Crispin helps leaders bridge the gap between how they see themselves and how others experience them. His coaching focuses on practical shifts that carry real weight in the room: learning to project calm under pressure, making decisions when information is incomplete, and moving past the perfectionism that undermines confidence. He often draws on his own missteps or on vivid historical examples, turning abstract ideas into stories and exercises that leave a lasting mark.

Leidy Klotzis a behavioral scientist and engineering professor at the University of Virginia who studies how and why humans design. He has written for the Washington Post, Fast Company, Scientific American, and Harvard Business Review; has published his work in top journals like Nature and Science; and has been interviewed on Hidden Brain, Freakonomics, Mindscape, and The Atlantic’s How to Build a Happy Life. Klotz has advised clients ranging from the Departments of Energy and Homeland Security to CapitalOne and Amazon.

Murphy Jensen is the co-founder and EVP of WEconnect Health, a Seattle based healthcare company that provides support & services through a mobile application to people suffering from substance mis-use and mental health disorders.

After years of playing professional tennis (winning the French Open Doubles) Murphy hosted TV-shows Open Access and Murphy's Guide on the Tennis Channel. Using the game of tennis to support his favorite causes, Murphy participates in events like the Prostate Cancer Foundation Pro-Am and Chris Evert's Celebrity Classic. Lending his infectious positive attitude and genuine love the of the game, Murphy brings fun wherever he goes.

Surviving a Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Oct 2021, Murphy was saved by an on-site AED & CPR. Murphy is a spokesman for the American Heart Association and partner in the Gootter-Jensen Foundation. The continued recovery from his cardiac event and the traumatic brain injury he suffered when he collapsed, have added a new layer to Murphy's advocacy for mental health awareness.

Murphy is known as one of the most entertaining people in tennis, reminding people that tennis is supposed to be fun. Breaking down walls and finding a human connection is as much a part of finding success in the game of tennis as a forehand or backhand.

Ben Braxley, PT, DPT is a Board Certified Neurologic Physical Therapist and Senior Program Coordinator at Emory University's Center for Physical Therapy and Movement Science. With nearly two decades of clinical experience since earning his doctorate from Emory University in 2006, Dr. Braxley has emerged as a dynamic leader who bridges clinical excellence with strategic advocacy and professional governance.

Currently serving as President of APTA Georgia, Dr. Braxley has been an active member of the Georgia Physical Therapy Association since 2003, holding multiple leadership positions including Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates. His extensive involvement in professional governance includes chairing APTA's Nominating Committee and serving on various committees at the chapter level for both Georgia and California and within the Academy of Leadership and Innovation and Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.

What distinguishes Dr. Braxley's leadership approach is his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing healthcare advocacy. He recently participated in the AMPAC Campaign School in Washington, DC—a rigorous political education program designed by the American Medical Association—where he trained alongside physicians as one of only two non-physician health professionals in attendance. This experience has informed his work in developing political education pathways specifically tailored for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, including his efforts to establish campaign training programs within Georgia's RM Barney Poole Leadership Academy.

Dr. Braxley's diverse clinical background spans neurologic rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, and specialized populations across Georgia, California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as Rwanda. He has translated this clinical expertise into thoughtful leadership through numerous speaking engagements at national conferences and podcasts, addressing topics ranging from professional ethics and member engagement strategies to advocacy and political participation. As a recognized expert in both clinical practice and professional affairs, Dr. Braxley brings valuable insights into the intersection of healthcare, regulatory policy, and strategic leadership development.

Named a Woman of the Year, a Top Ten Executive Coach, and a Top 500 Business Leader, DR. MICHELLEK. JOHNSTON is redefining what leadership looks like in today’s world. Her bestselling book, TheSeismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection, featured by Forbes four times, spotlights real-world leaders who have embracedthis shift and are seeing stronger teams and betterresults because of it. An award-winning leadership expert and the Clifton A. Morvant Distinguished Professor of Business at Loyola University New Orleans, Michelle teaches leadership and strategic communication witha connection-first lens. She holds a PhD in Communication from Louisiana State University and bringsdecades of insight to her coaching and keynotes. She also hosts The Seismic Shift podcast, ranked in

the Top 10% of all podcasts globally, where she continues the conversation with executives and thought leaders committed to building cultures of connection.

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