Speakers

CAROLINA DE ARRIBA

Wife, mom, speaker, coach, mentor, HR leader and above all a life-long learner and goal getter. She is the founder of the Thrive Conference and host of the Leading Yourself Podcast.

Carolina is a seasoned HR professional with over 18 years of diverse experience spanning different HR domains in three countries. She currently holds the position of VP of Talent Management and Development at Schneider Electric.

Carolina is a true advocate for personal growth, career advancement, and effective leadership. Her calling is to empower individuals to achieve their peak performance, unlock their untapped potential, and evolve into the best versions of themselves. She proudly hosts the Leading Yourself Podcast, where she shares valuable insights and wisdom. Over the past 15 years, she has personally coached and mentored countless individuals on these transformative topics, leaving a profound impact on their lives. Through her captivating speaking engagements and powerful podcast, she has inspired thousands to embrace positive change and personal development.

JULIE WINKLE GUILIONI

Julie is a dedicated advocate for workplace growth and development, firmly believing in unlocking the potential of every individual.

She is the co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want, translated into seven languages, and Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees

Julie is the driving force behind DesignArounds, a globally recognized training organization, earning accolades from prestigious awards. With a strong background, including leading product development at AchieveGlobal, her commitment to learning extends back to her early career teaching modeling and charm to children.

Named by Inc. Magazine as a Top 100 Leadership Speaker, Julie is a sought-after keynote presenter. She’s traveled to China, Russia, Brazil, Lithuania and beyond offering fresh, inspiring, yet actionable strategies for leaders who are interested in their own growth as well as supporting the growth of others.

Christine DiDonato

Author of Get There Faster: The no-nonsense, no-fluff guide to the career you want and founder of Career Revolution, Inc. is an innovator in the space of emerging leader development. As a former Talent Management Executive at Sony, Christine focused her passion and research on developing the youngest generation of employees to become the next generation of leaders.

After sitting in years of "closed-door" meetings where decisions are made about people's careers, she is passionate about sharing her insider knowledge to help you break through career challenges to live your best life sooner.

Through her coaching and courses, Christine has helped thousands of emerging professionals navigate authentic career paths, even in the changing landscape of today’s workplace.