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Bill Benjamin
Keynote Speaker at Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP)
As a math and computer science guy, Bill Benjamin discovered the power of managing emotions while he was working in the technology industry. Bill is an energetic live onstage and virtual emotional intelligence keynote speaker who audiences praise for his honesty about the struggles he had early in his career as a leader. He was so impressed by the Institute for Health and Human Potential’s brain science-based approach to Emotional Intelligence that he became a partner in the company. Now that’s commitment.
Bill’s real-world experience in technology and sales means he understands the challenges that organizations face. His degrees in mathematics and computer science lead him to take a practical and scientific approach to helping people understand how the brain responds under pressure, and to leverage that to increase leadership and performance.
Bill has over 30 years of business experience and has provided his expertise on performance and leadership with diverse groups in many high-pressure environments, including the U.S. Marines, NASA, Intel, Goldman Sachs, and even surgeons!
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Terri Kurtzberg
Professor of Management and Global Business at Rutgers Business School
Terri R. Kurtzberg, PhD, is a Professor of Management and Global Business at Rutgers Business School, Newark and New Brunswick, and holds a Dean’s Research Professorship. Her areas of expertise include negotiation strategies and tactics, electronic communication and distraction, virtual work, and disability employment. Dr. Kurtzberg’s research has been quoted in numerous media outlets such as The New York Times, Fortune Magazine, Time Magazine, CNN.com and on the BBC World Service and CBS Radio. She is the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards, including Rutgers University’s most prestigious teaching honor, the Warren I. Susman Award for Excellence in Teaching as well as being listed among each the Poets & Quants Favorite EMBA Professors (2020) and the Top 50 Best Undergraduate Business School Professors (2021).
She is the author of five books: Virtual Teams: Mastering Communication and Collaboration in the Digital Age, The Essentials of Job Negotiations: Proven Strategies for Getting What You Want (with Charles Naquin), Distracted: Staying Connected without Losing ...
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Tamsin Plaxton
President at Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP)
Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of founding, leading and growing companies.
I work across the company ensuring we deliver transformative experiences for our clients and positive business results for the company. I am passionate about all things Business especially Strategic Planning, Marketing and New Product and Business Development. Like a conductor in an orchestra, I help the players on my teams perform to their potential and in alignment with the overall goals and values of the organization.
I am experienced in Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Sales, Product Development, Product Management, Marketing, Operations , Project Management, Advocacy and Event Management.
Strong business development professional with a L.LB and a B.A. focused in Business and Economics from Queen's University.
Avid skier, road biker, mother and lover of animals large and small.
Tamsin Plaxton is an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Pacific Region finalist
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Jonah Stillman is a leading expert on generational trends, consumer behavior, and workplace dynamics. As the co-founder of GenGuru, he has advised Fortune 500 companies—including Microsoft, LinkedIn, 3M, Gatorade and the NFL—on how to engage the next generation of consumers and employees. His deep understanding of Gen Z’s impact on business and marketing has made him a sought-after strategist for brands looking to stay ahead of cultural shifts.
Jonah’s insights have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, and on CNBC and MSNBC. As a keynote speaker and co-author of Gen Z @ Work, he delivers high-impact presentations that help leaders navigate the evolving marketplace and workforce. His ability to decode generational shifts and translate them into strategy has positioned him as a go-to expert for brands looking to future-proof their organizations.
