Global Gurus

“12 Gurus to Follow in 2024” is a curated selection showcasing a diverse group of Global Gurus across various categories, Leadership, Coaching, Organizational Culture, NLP, Education, Customer Experience, and Motivational speakers, this list offers a snapshot of those who are shaping trends, inspiring change, and providing valuable insights in 2024.

IN A WORLD FILLED WITH NOISE, THE PROFOUND IMPACT, A GLIMMER OF POSSIBILITY, CAN HAVE ON LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TURNS POSSIBILITIES INTO REALITY

In 2024, Sylvia Lafair will highlight the leadership landscape by seamlessly blending systems theory, pattern awareness, and human connection. Her approach ignites a transformative journey to navigate the complexities of communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution in the modern workplace. Her book “GLIMMERS to GREATNESS: Illuminating the Leader’s Path” (May 2024) offers tools to thrive in an era demanding innovative thinking and empathetic understanding. Additionally, she is launching advanced training for coaches to include these methods in their programs.

MAY 2024 LAUNCHES: MIKE’S ‘TRIPLE 7’ DOCUMENTARY THEATRICAL RELEASE & ‘ONE STEP ATTA TIME’ CHILDREN’S BOOK LEADERSHIP SERIES AIM TO INSPIRE IN 2024.

2024 is a year of breaking barriers and conquering new challenges for Mike Sarraille. Mike makes his debut as a producer with ‘Triple 7’, a documentary chronicling a world record setting skydiving expedition across all seven continents in seven days, a feat once deemed impossible. It is slated for a theatrical release in May 2024. That same month, Mike will publish the first volume, ‘Bella’s Basketball Journey: Turning Setback into Success,’ as part of the ‘One Step ATTA Time’ children’s series, pioneering leadership development for young minds and parents.

PIONEERING APPLICATIONS OF AI AND THE METAVERSE TO GAMIFY FASTER AND MORE EFFECTIVE TRANSITIONS IN LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE CHANGE.

2024 is the year of technology magic. And in the realm of people and organizational culture development, Arthur Carmazzi is the leader in new technology innovations. In 2024 Arthur is launching the Global Mentor Exchange, a platform where coaches, trainers and consultants can clone themselves as AIs and mentor clients through AI generated real world scenarios. Additionally his Work Gamification app, Squadli, that support fast and easy behavior modification in teams, will introduce new features to make it even more engaging.

LEADING EUROPEAN EXPERT IN TECHNOLOGY, STRATEGY, AND LEADERSHIP, BLENDING INSIGHTS AS AN ENTREPRENEUR, CEO, AND CONSULTANT. INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, BESTSELLING AUTHOR, C-LEVEL ADVISOR AND TRAINER.

The development of technology, particularly in the area of generative artificial intelligence, presents new challenges for business leaders: How to design and implement strategy in an unpredictable world? How to foster a culture of engagement in a generationally diverse environment? Which competencies should be prioritized to remain at the forefront? As it turns out, there is a formula for addressing all these challenges in one approach. pawelmotyl.com

REVOLUTIONIZING CX AND BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION. A UNIQUE, IMMEDIATE AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACH DELIVERS RESULTS TO THE BOTTOM LINE.

Steve Towers leads the charge in transforming customer experience (CX) into a robust engine for business success. He champions the Triple Crown approach and drives simultaneous revenue growth, service improvement, and cost reduction, immediately boosting shareholder value.

Steve’s CEMMethod debunks the myth of CX as a ‘soft and fluffy’ concept, advocating for forward-looking, objective measures that directly influence the bottom line. His expertise makes CX a decisive factor in creating sustainable business growth and competitive advantage. The CEMMethod® is now licensed in 137 countries with more than 140K professionals across 400+ companies.

COMMANDER MARY KELLY, US NAVY (RET)
INNOVATIVE STRATEGIC AND SUCCESSION PLANING ARE SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATED WIT TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN DATA ANALYSIS, UTILIZING A1 SYSTEMS  EQUIP LEADERS WITH ENHANCED DECISION-MAKING CAPABILLITIES AND QUICKER OUTCOMES.

Known for her innovative and engaging approach, Commander Kelly focuses on enhancing team dynamics, driving organizational growth, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Her work emphasizes the importance of effective communication, employee engagement, and adaptive leadership in a rapidly evolving business environment. Dr. Mary Kelly is also a Hall of Fame speaker and the author of 18 books. Her latest book, “The AI Strategy Playbook” further establishes her as a leading voice in integrating advanced technology with strategic leadership. Kelly’s leadership workshops and seminars are renowned for their transformative impact, equipping leaders with the tools to navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable success. Www.ProductiveLeaders.com/blog and www.BeyondSuccessionPlanning.com

CATALYZING CUSTOMER-CENTRIC GROWTH THROUGH STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATIVE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS.

2024 unfolds as a dynamic year for Chris Hood, a trailblazer in fusing customer success with digital strategy to cultivate customer-centric cultures. Chris’s calendar brims with speaking engagements, spotlighting insights from his best-selling book, Customer Transformation. In parallel, Chris is expanding his influence by offering a Fractional Chief Customer Officer service. This initiative empowers organizations to deepen customer loyalty and enable teams to excel in a customer-focused environment. Chris is also penning a new book that delves into the dynamics of customer aspirations, slated for later this year.

RICHARD BANDLER, CO-CREATOR OF NLP, ALSO KNOWN AS NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING, CONDUCTS INTERNATIONAL NLP SEMINARS, PERSONAL CHANGE WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS. HE HAS CONTINUALLY DEVELOPED MANY HUMAN CHANGE TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PASR 50 + YEARS.

Richard Bandler’s seminars & workshops include Licensed Practitioner of NLP™, Licensed Master Practitioner of NLP™, Neuro-Hypnotic Repatterning®, Design Human Engineering®, Persuasion Engineering®, Personal Enhancement™, Charisma Enhancement®, Hypnosis, and others!

He has authored many books on the subject of NLP and change including his two new additions “Get the Life You Want”, “Richard Bandler’s Guide to TRANCE-Formation”  and “The Secrets of Being Happy,” “Strategies for Problem Solving” and others.

He has generated copious amounts of music and art that he has integrated into a stunning library of DVD’s and CD’s on human development that can be found here.

Dr. Richard Bandler is a true agent of change and his successes with people that everyone else has given up on is well known.   And to train with him is the way to learn to be in control of your own destiny.  The title of an earlier book he wrote sums it up, “ Using Your Brain for a Change” and in that book one chapter is titled “Driving You Own Bus”.

CREATOR AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF The HERO EFFECT®, A SIMPLE PHILOSOPHY THAT SEPARATES WORLD CLASS ORGANIZATIONS AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE PEOPLE FROM EVERYBODY ELSE.

Kevin Brown understands what drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. He is a branding and culture expert who helped build a little-known family business into the #1 brand in their industry with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion. Kevin travels the world pursuing a mission to share The HERO Effect® message with as many people and organizations as possible. Kevin is passionate about amplifying his message in 2024 as he expands his impact through digital media channels as well as a new book scheduled for release later this year.

ACTIVELY ENGAGED AS A CULTURE STRATEGIST THROUGH MY TEACHING, SPEAKING, WRITING AND CONSULTING. INVESTED IN FINDING WAYS OF ADVANCING HUMAN FIRST WORKPLACES.

In 2024, Lorne is putting his 50 plus years of entrepreneurial and executive experience to work by publishing a new book that provides a leadership framework for building a thriving, and ultimately, even a “magical” work culture. Helping leaders create thriving work cultures, where individuals, teams and organizations simultaneously achieve exceptional results.

THE CLASSIC PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY HANDBOOK, LEARNING BY DOING, HAS OFFICIALLY SOLD OVER 1,000,000 COPIES AND THE ANTICIPATED 4TH EDITION WILL BE RELEASED IN MAY OF 2024

Dr. Anthony Muhammad will release two new books in 2024.  The first book entitled The Way Forward: PLC at Work and the Bright Future of Education was released in February of 2024.  The second book is entitled Learning by Doing: A Handbook of Professional Learning Communities at Work, 4th Edition will be released in May of 2024.  He will also be delivering the keynote address at the Human Capital Initiative Summit in Riyah, Saudi Arabia in February of 2024.

TRIPLE WIN LEADERSHIP COACHING: BETTER LEADERS, BETTER TEAMS, BETTER RESULTS WITH 95% COWORKER SATISFACTION!

In today’s dynamic, knowledge-based work environment, effective leadership requires cocreating change with coworkers. Will Linssen’s Triple Win Leadership Coaching delivers Better Leaders, Better Teams, and Better Results with 95% Coworker Satisfaction. These results are achieved by coaching leaders while effortlessly involving coworkers throughout thecoaching process using GCG Coaching Tools. This approach, utilized by over 1 million leaders worldwide, ensures measurable results in enhanced leadership effectiveness, motivated teams, and improved organizational performance. As a Master Certified Coach, Will has trained 5,000 coaches at Global Coach Group who utilize this impactful methodology, accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).