2026 SPEAKERS

Jennifer Watson is a dynamic speaker, executive-performance strategist and wellness expert with a gift for providing high-level advisory support to CEOs, business leaders, and high-impact decision-makers navigating complex transitions and high-stakes decisions with focus, clarity and strategic insight.

A former D1 collegiate track athlete and two-time All-American, she has been featured on the TEDx stage, NBC, FOX Radio, and top summits. With a clinical background in physical therapy and over 25 years of experience in behavioral science, mind-body performance, and leadership development, she guides top-tier professionals in mastering their internal ecosystem for elite results in any environment.

Whether I’m facilitating a boardroom workshop, keynoting a leadership summit, or advising an
executive in transition, she helps people unlock their next-level leadership through embodied
strategy, powerful insight, and deeply human performance tools. She integrates science and
energetics to elevate mind-body wellness, leadership expansion, and performance optimization through transition, growth, and change.

​Carrie has been married to her husband, Lee, for almost 19 years, and has two teenage children, Carpenter and Emerson. She's an entrepreneur and copywriter for online health coaches. She is also a fitness instructor, is currently training to be a trauma-informed Breathwork facilitator, and is a #1 best-selling author. Carrie is extremely passionate about personal growth in all capacities, and has a heart for pouring into other women.

Tiffany VanDeMark is a speaker, author, personal brand coach, and brand strategist who helps women own their story, elevate their voice, and lead with confidence. With more than two decades of experience across marketing, wellness, business development, and brand strategy, Tiffany is known for blending real-world insight, humor, and practical takeaways audiences can use immediately. A former nationally ranked athlete and author of Inside the Ring, she speaks on reinvention, resilience, personal brand power, and the importance of showing up with clarity in every room you enter.

Shannon Bumgarner is a speaker, engineer, and leadership advocate who believes the future of leadership is deeply human. With more than 25 years in manufacturing and global operations, she has led transformation across engineering, supply chain, and customer experience for major industrial organizations. Shannon is also the host of the Empowering Women Podcast, where she highlights bold women reshaping the future of industry. Known for her engaging and relatable style, Shannon challenges leaders to rethink outdated systems, step into courageous leadership, and ignite the fire within themselves and others.  

Cindy Darnell is a passionate leadership development expert. 

• Director of Operational Excellence, Americas Region at Element Materials Technology

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

• Certified DISC Consultant

• John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach. 

With 25 years of hands-on experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, she has transformed processes, empowered teams, and driven real results. Cindy has facilitated numerous kaizen events which dramatically reduced lead times and improved quality. In addition, Cindy builds and delivers Element’s lean training program.  Cindy’s true calling is igniting potential in emerging leaders: helping them lean into their unique strengths, discover their passions, and step boldly into the best version of themselves.