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Kristin Gallagher
Michael Gallagher
Moe McClanahan
Greg Beecher
John C. Maxwell
Valorie Burton
Michael JR.
Chaunté Lowe
Kristin Gallagher is the CEO and co-founder of MK Leadership, a leadership consulting agency who believes in values-based servant leadership. She is a family focused Thought Leader, Mental Wellness Advocate, and Real Estate Investing Innovator. Kristin has over 20 years of experience as a leader in various organizations including Federal Law Enforcement and the Department of Defense.
Kristin believes we get more out of life from chasing our passions than titles and levels. She shows others what is possible to achieve when willing to think outside the box, especially when buying and renovating homes, and supporting the community by fostering relationships. Kristin believes everyone deserves a safe home and community, to live in luxury, and to create a life they love.
Michael Gallagher has been an inspirational leader for over 20 years in both the public and private sectors. His passion is to help others reach their Godgiven potential through his unique ability to recognize opportunities and maximize effectiveness. As a mentor, coach and founder of MK Leadership - alongside his wife Kristin - Michael strives to foster growth-minded individuals to become the leaders they were born to be through a range of life-altering services. He offers one-on-one and group coaching, personalized assessments, interactive workshops and leadership training programs that focus on personal and professional development. Michael's knowledge, enthusiasm, dedication and expertise have earned him recognition as an invaluable asset in the world of leadership development. He continues to empower individuals and organizations by uncovering possibilities for growth, performance improvement, success and profitability. Everyone deserves to be led well.
Moe McClanahan is a seasoned High Tech Crime Specialist with the National White Collar Crime Center, leveraging extensive experience in combating cyber threats. A retired Investigator from the Christiansburg Police Department, Moe specialized in Internet Crimes Against Children, dedicated to protecting vulnerable populations online. As a certified John Maxwell Team member, Moe brings a passion for leadership and personal development, empowering others through training and mentorship.
Greg Beecher is powered by the belief that every individual is gifted with talents and purpose. He strives to create learning opportunities that help to strategically connect individuals, teams, and organizations to a meaningful purpose. He is passionate about developing people and communication practices that exceed individual and organizational goals. Greg possesses 30+ years of experience in higher education, human resource management, and consulting non-profit organizations. Greg holds a BS in Communication and Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University, an MA in Organizational and Professional Communication Development from Ball State University, and a PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University. He possesses SPHR and SHRM-SCP human resource certifications and is certified to facilitate and interpret various assessment tools on change, conflict, emotional intelligence, and personalities. He currently serves as the Director of Talent Development at Virginia Tech.
JOHN C. MAXWELL, is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach and leader who has sold more than 34 million books. He is the founder of Maxwell Leadership® — a leadership development organization that has trained tens of millions of leaders in every nation. Having been recognized as the #1 leader in business and as the world’s most influential leadership expert, Maxwell continues to influence individuals and organizations worldwide—from Fortune 500 CEOs and national leaders to entrepreneurs and the leaders of tomorrow. For more information, visit maxwellleadership.com.
VALORIE BURTON, is a life strategist, and international speaker, and is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology – the study of what happens when things go right with us. Her company provides coaching, coach training, and resilience training and has served clients in all 50 states and 20 countries on six continents. Since 1999, she has written 13 books translated into multiple languages, including Let Go of the Guilt, It's About Time, and Successful Women Think Diferently.
MICHAEL JR., known as one of today's most gifted communicators, Michael Jr brings laughter and encouragement to audiences all over the world. Using comedy and dynamic storytelling he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose. This unique skill set has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show on NBC, TEDx talks and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His mission to make laughter common place in uncommon places means that he also seeks opportunities to share his gift with those in homeless shelters and prisons. You can find him in Sony Pictures' feature film War Room, as well as starring roles in Selfie Dad, Laughing on Purpose, and More than Funny.
CHAUNTÉ LOWE, the world-renowned high jumper lives to conquer barriers, racking up 4 Olympic Games Appearances, 3 Global Championship medals, 3 American records, and several global accolades. Many are surprised to learn that she achieved most of these accomplishments while also holding the title of “mother of three.”