Healthcare

Although the Winter Olympic Games take place every four years, the athletes have been preparing for their shot at victory for much longer. The dedication, mental strength and personal development required at this level of competition are themes that directly translate into today's corporate, association and healthcare arenas. Acclaimed APB speakers Shane Snow and David Epstein examine these topics and more as they offer insights into leadership, innovation and success.

When she founded Trail Mix Ventures, APB speaker Soraya Darabi had a vision: to invest in design-driven companies that are shaping the future of work, health, wellness and living well. Says Darabi: "For too long many of us have prioritized doing well over being well."

She has joked with Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show. Was honored by the United Nations. Chatted about business outlooks with leaders in the automotive industry. And was recently named the first non-human citizen of Saudi Arabia. Now, she is working with the most innovative speakers bureau in the industry, appearing at high-profile events and conferences worldwide.

With healthcare conferences becoming increasingly inclusive, new questions arise about the importance of the patient. Should patients be involved in healthcare conferences? Or should the conferences be restricted solely to professionals in the field?

“Dr. Carmona has been a tireless champion of health literacy for decades. He has made countless contributions to this important field at the highest levels, and we are honored to give him this lifetime achievement award.” -Dr. Steve Pu, HLM Board President

The highly anticipated upcoming movie Stronger is not just about the Boston Marathon Bombing; it’s about “the effect of it and how it brings people together through tragedy,” said Jake Gyllenhaal about his upcoming role portraying APB speaker Jeff Bauman in an interview on The Today Show.

Best-selling author, CBS contributor and APB speaker Lee Woodruff was interviewed by the Chief Operating Officer at Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg, via Facebook Live.

Bob Harper speaks up about his life-threatening heart attack at age 51 to let his viewers know that no matter how healthy you are, you still need to have regular checkups with a doctor.

APB speaker Kelly Corrigan, a three-time New York Times best-selling author, is taking her talent and humor to her new podcast conversations on KQED called "Exactly with Kelly Corrigan." Sitting down with celebrities and thought leaders such as B.J. Novak, Margaret Atwood and John Cleese, Corrigan discusses rules to live by in life, bold moves, comedy and empathy.