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Annika Agarwal

Annika Agarwal is currently a senior in Orange County, California. Annika has received the prestigious Gold Medal Congressional Award for her outstanding dedication to volunteering and growth. She is a proud supporter of Kenyan schools and often donates sports equipment. She is also a podcaster, ASB student, and bollywood dancer. She dedicates herself to promoting mental health through her podcast, “The High school Life “ on Spotify and is passionate about bringing people together through her “Happiness Project”. She hopes to make an impact on her community in the years to come.

Dr. Michiyo Ambrosius

Transformational Leader

Born in Tokyo, Japan, Michiyo was raised by a Roman Catholic grandmother and father, and by a Shinto mother, in predominantly Buddhist culture and Zen philosophy. Her multi-cultural heritage and extensive travels in European, Asian, and African countries have blossomed into her unique ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds and interests. Dr. Michiyo passionately believes that we can follow our inner path to pursue our unique potential and life purpose. She is deeply committed to helping her clients achieve psychological and emotional growth. She has dedicated more than 20 years of her life as a clinical psychologist with a focus on mental health and trauma treatment. Since October 2022, she started her TV Interview program called Questing Truth in which her guests have lively conversations with Dr. Michiyo about living an authentic and fulfilling life after making a transition from previous profession that no longer serve them.

Gloria Ward

Gloria Ward is an entrepreneur and bestselling author. She is the founder of the I'm Loving Me Project and author of the bestselling book Becoming Truly You. Her platforms The I'm Loving ME Project and Girls L.E.A.P. has coached and mentored women from every walk of life- From career women, Single moms, newly divorced, and business owners. Members enjoy her confidence, humor and down to earth approach that has made her the most sought out female entrepreneur and self-love coach of her era. She has been featured on the Tamron Hall show, Voyage ATL, Forbes, Thrive Global, and Women Global Magazine.

Jonathan Laloz

Jonathan is a leading Australian authority in neurodiversity employment, with over twenty years of personal and professional expertise in navigating the intricacies of neurodiversity. Jonathan’s mastery in this domain is not just theoretical; it is a testament to his relentless spirit and firsthand experiences in transforming adversity into a conduit for advocacy and change. He aids employers in comprehending and harnessing the unique strengths that neurodiverse individuals bring to the table, translating potential into tangible organizational success. In 2019, Jonathan founded Self Plus Plus, a pioneering initiative where he, alongside a dedicated team of support workers and coaches, provides indispensable guidance to neurodivergent individuals, helping them enhance their quality of life and thrive in their professional endeavors. Under his leadership, the team has successfully equipped numerous individuals with the necessary skills and confidence to navigate the workplace successfully. Jonathan does more than just give advice. He dives deep into the real-world challenges of workplace inclusion, helping employers truly understand and adapt. With practical strategies, he paves the way for a work environment where everyone's strengths, especially those of neurodiverse individuals, shine and contribute to overall success.

Kate Glancey

Kate Glancey, a distinguished psychologist, renowned performance specialist, best-selling author, and transformational breathwork facilitator, is dedicated to guiding individuals toward authentic leadership and elite performance. With over two decades of experience, she empowers others to embrace their truest self and redefine success on their own terms. Her legacy lies not just in her achievements but in the lives she touches, encouraging others to embrace authenticity and triumph for genuine fulfillment.

Marc Bineham

Marc Bineham, a leading Australian money and wellbeing speaker and the award-winning author of “The Money Sandwich” strives to empower everyone to live their very best life. Through positive mindset, promoting well-being and simply achieving financial freedom that much sooner. In 2019, a turning point arose in his life when he underwent open-heart surgery, prompting a re-evaluation of his extensive 30-year career in financial advisory, which encompassed four years as the national president of the Association of Financial Advisers. Recognising the widespread inability for many to afford necessary financial help and guidance, Marc has made it his mission to bring about change.

Paul Lloyd

Paul is a Speaker and Coach based in Australia. He is an experienced corporate leader, certified NLP and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and Breathwork Coach and brings a holistic approach to leadership and high performance. After a career overseeing rapid growth and transformation within the corporate world in the UK,. Paul decided to follow a passion for coaching leaders to be better at integrating their leadership and personal wellbeing to reduce stress and improve engagement and performance within themselves and their teams across Australasia. Paul lives and breathes a life of less stress in both his professional and personal life.