About the keynote

What if the expertise that helped you succeed is also creating blind spots? Diana Kander, New York Times bestselling author and innovation consultant, helps CEOs and executive leaders make curiosity a competitive advantage by asking better questions, challenging assumptions, and uncovering opportunities they may be missing.

Based on her book, The Curiosity Muscle, Diana’s high-energy BEx keynote will show CEOs and executive leaders how to lead change and drive innovation more consistently. She’ll explore why our desire to be right can get in the way of learning, and why solving a problem sometimes means taking something away instead of adding more.

Attendees will leave with practical skills and habits to challenge their thinking, approach problems with fresh eyes, and get more from every conversation and session throughout BEx.

About Diana

A serial entrepreneur who entered the United States as a refugee from Ukraine at the age of 8, Diana had launched and sold millions of dollars worth of products and services by her early thirties. Today, she is an innovation consultant, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author whose books have been taught in over 100 universities.

As a consultant, Diana has helped create multi-billion dollar products, coached boards and executive committees on innovation best-practices, and implemented culture transformations. She brings these experiences to each and every keynote, delivering entertaining case studies and perspective shifting stories.

Diana has truly cracked the code on how Curiosity can serve as the catalyst for exponential growth, and she thrives on helping audiences understand that they can get better results if they learn how to ask better questions.

About the keynote

Strong organizations are built on strong relationships. Yet stress, conflict, and constant change can quietly erode the trust that holds teams together. Dr. Jody Carrington, psychologist and bestselling author, brings a people-first perspective to how leaders build, strengthen, and repair those connections.

At BEx, Jody will show CEOs and executive leaders how to navigate pressure with empathy, build trust through consistency and vulnerability, and reconnect when relationships become strained. Through engaging stories, research-based insights, and her signature honesty and humor, she’ll explore how leaders create environments where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Attendees will leave with practical tools to repair trust, strengthen communication, and build resilient, connected teams—along with a deeper understanding of how their everyday actions shape a culture of belonging and collaboration.

About Jody

Dr. Jody Carrington is a renowned psychologist and a charismatic keynote speaker celebrated for her profound expertise in human connections. As a leading authority in addressing complex, human-centred challenges, Dr. Carrington excels in guiding individuals and organizations through the intricacies of re-establishing relationships in today’s increasingly disconnected society. She boldly believes that all humans have the capacity for good; however, so many of us these days, because of isolation and burnout, have lost access to that good.

Through her insightful analysis, Dr. Carrington explores how societal detachment occurs and outlines practical, meaningful solutions for reconnection. Her approach combines a deeper understanding of how necessary acknowledgment has become, and she underscores how this need is so much bigger than recognition. Her dynamic and heartfelt presentations, infused with humor and honesty, captivate and energize audiences worldwide.

She is the Founder and Principal Psychologist at Carrington & Company. She has served as a civilian member of Canada’s national police force, the RCMP, and practiced with the most complex cases on a psychiatric inpatient unit. Dr. Jody’s balance as a devoted practitioner and brilliant communicator results in an ability to authentically connect through impactful presentations that has set a new bar in talking about the shifting landscape of mental health.

Dr. Jody has authored three best-selling books, including Feeling Seen (Harper Collins, 2022), and hosts the widely celebrated podcast, Unlonely. From major theatres and convention halls of 5,000 attendees to boardrooms of 20 senior leaders, she revels in connecting and delighting an audience of any size, championing the profound need for genuine human connection in an era often dominated by digital communication. Her work is trusted by many of the world’s Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, and education and healthcare leaders, all working to solve similar core challenges in creating a new set of rules to support and motivate their teams.

About the keynote

High performance is about more than pushing harder. It requires the agility, adaptability, and mindset to sustain excellence and deliver lasting results. Ty Bennett, successful entrepreneur, CEO, and international keynote speaker, challenges conventional thinking about what it takes to perform at the highest level.

Drawing on lessons from Ninja Warrior and his experience in business, Ty will show BEx CEOs and executive leaders how to elevate their leadership, strengthen team engagement, and sharpen execution. His high-energy keynote translates research-backed insights into practical strategies for navigating challenges, selling smarter, and building repeatable systems for growth.

Attendees will leave with actionable tools to lead more effectively, build mental resilience, and create the conditions for stronger performance across their organizations.

About Ty

Ty Bennett has built a reputation as an internationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, and entrepreneur focused on leadership and performance. Combining hands-on business experience, original research, and a gift for storytelling, he helps leaders, sales teams, and organizations strengthen performance, deepen relationships, and create lasting impact.

Beyond his speaking and writing, Ty has conducted original research into high performance, uncovering fresh insight into what sets top performers apart in leadership, sales, and business. This research challenges long-held assumptions about performance and gives leaders practical, evidence-based tools to improve results.

He is the bestselling author of several books, including The Power of Storytelling, Partnership Is the New Leadership, and The Power of Influence—titles that are now used in graduate-level courses around the world to help train the next generation of leaders.

Ty’s entrepreneurial path began young. At 21, he and his brother launched a direct sales company that grew to more than $20 million in annual revenue, building a sales and leadership system used across 37 countries by over 500 of their leaders. That success earned him recognition on a Top 40 Under 40 list and a spot among the 10 Coolest Entrepreneurs in Utah.

Today, Ty owns and operates the largest Ninja Warrior gym in the world, where he applies the same principles of resilience, adaptability, and peak performance that guide his business work. As founder of Leadership Inc., he has delivered more than 2,000 presentations to audiences worldwide, sharing practical strategies that boost engagement, drive sales, and build stronger leadership partnerships.

Known for his engaging delivery and thought-provoking content, Ty is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers for businesses, conferences, and organizations looking to elevate their leadership, performance, and influence.

About the keynote

As AI and automation reshape the workplace, meaningful human connection is a powerful advantage. Blake Fly, human connection expert and nine-time TEDx speaker trusted by organizations including Lululemon, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Disney, helps CEOs and executive leaders strengthen the relationships that drive culture, retention, and growth.

At BEx, Blake will show CEOs and executive leaders how to pair innovation with intentional appreciation, personalized communication, and creative outreach. Blending storytelling, live music, and interactive experiences, he’ll share practical ways to help people feel seen, build lasting client relationships, and turn everyday interactions into opportunities for connection.

Attendees will leave with fresh ideas to recognize their teams, become more memorable to customers, and make authentic relationships a lasting business advantage.

About Blake

Blake Fly built his career on one core belief—the most powerful business strategy is human connection. An entrepreneur and nine-time TEDx speaker who has spoken on over 1,000 stages, Blake has been trusted by organizations like Lululemon, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Disney to transform how their teams connect, communicate, and grow. His keynotes blend humour, heart, and real-world insight to leave audiences with a new appreciation for what’s possible when people feel truly seen and valued.

Blake’s innovative approaches to sales, outreach, and relationship-building have made him a sought-after speaker. He believes that unexpected appreciation is rocket fuel for unforgettable relationships in business and life, and every keynote he delivers brings that belief to life. Weaving together personalized storytelling and live music to heighten emotion and energy throughout the room, his sessions are highly interactive as he equips audiences with tools they can use immediately alongside a mindset shift that lasts.

Off stage, Blake channels that same spirit of intentional connection as the creator of Thank U Live. This annual event invites leaders to reflect on the year, celebrate their progress, and deliver appreciation to the people who made it possible by delivering hundreds of thank-you messages before the event concludes. He is also the founder of Dads Making History, a community dedicated to helping fathers create meaningful, lasting video messages for their children.