CB Bowman is a leading authority in courageous leadership and executive coaching, renowned for her transformative impact on corporate dynamics.

Her groundbreaking book, “Courage to Leap & Lead… A Roadmap for Redefining Failure Into Success,” has reached number one in five categories on Amazon, solidifying her influence in business thought leadership.

Recognized globally, CB has been featured on the Power List of the Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership by Leadershum and named among the top 50 coaches worldwide by Thinkers50. Global Gurus ranks her in the top 15 branding experts, and Marshall Goldsmith places her at the pinnacle of international coaching. She also receives the Thinkers50 Coaching Award and the Global Gurus Leadership Award.

As the Courage Consultant, CB hosts the acclaimed “Courage: To Leap & Lead” videocast and podcast. She also leads ACEC, which champions senior-level coaches through its prestigious MCEC certification.

Her workshops and keynotes inspire a culture of courage and innovation, redefining failure as a stepping stone to success. With a career spanning leadership, marketing, and branding, CB’s influence extends across multiple sectors, from co-founding the National Association for Interior Designers to shaping iconic brands at General Foods.

CB holds an MBA from Pace University, a BA from The New School, and numerous certifications, reflecting her deep commitment to fostering courageous leadership worldwide.

Contact:
Email: info@acec-association.org
LinkedIn: CB Bowman | ACEC

Dr. Elie Daher is the CEO’s strategic ally — a global strategist, IMD-certified board director, and Master Certified Executive Coach (MCEC) who has spent 39 years transforming how leaders lead across 12 countries and 4 continents.

Ann Daw An inspiring business leader who consistently achieves stellar results through a clear vision, developing people, and executing excellently. Ann has a penchant for creating growth by challenging paradigms, handling ambiguity, and simplifying complexity.

She is a team builder who gets the best out of people by listening and appreciating a diversity of thought. She is a savvy marketer who has leveraged the positioning and essence of established brands and created new ones.

Ann’s experiences have been diverse, from leading a not-for-profit trade association reporting to a Board of Directors to leading for-profit businesses with complete P&L control and solid line reporting relationships with all functions—from start-ups to $250MM portfolios, domestically and internationally.

Most recently, at the Specialty Food Association, where she reported to the Board of Directors, she grew the membership by 30% on a base that had been stagnant, expanded the Assn’s shows significantly, increased the net assets five-fold, put in place proper governance of the business, and inspired a staff towards a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

During her tenure, she also established the Specialty Food Foundation, whose mission is to break the cycle of hunger and improve food recovery. A former Board Chairman said it best: “Before you came along, all I cared about was being in the Fancy Food Show (which the SFA owns and operates). You made me and the membership care about the Association.”

Before joining the Specialty Food Association, Ms. Daw was with Kraft Foods as Senior Vice President of Business and Marketing Development in the International Division and VP of Global Marketing Resources and Initiatives. She previously headed Strategic Planning for Phillip Morris International and led Marketing and Sales for the company’s Asia Pacific Division out of Hong Kong.

Ann is particularly passionate about causes concerning children, sports health, and hunger. She coached and umpired Little League baseball for 13 years and was the President of the Elmsford Little League.

She and her husband have established a Foundation in their son’s name, giving cross-country camp scholarships to students from Division One schools in Westchester and Putnam Counties, and through the Specialty Food Association, convinced the Board to create the Specialty Food Foundation to break the cycle of hunger and improve food recovery.

Ann is also helping her church as vice chair of the Parish Council and is on the steering committee for building a new hall for the children of her parish.

Howard Morgan is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at the Leadership Research Institute who specializes in building the credibility of senior executives for Fortune 500 organizations. Howard is a recognized thought leader, executive Coach, People Strategist, and author who specializes in maximizing human effectiveness to achieve an organization’s desired culture. Howard’s approach is based on his ability to communicate the significance of people and performance issues in the context of business objectives. He has been a pioneer in the practical understanding of how motivation, productivity, and behavior are linked to organizational values, leadership approach, and employee satisfaction. Howard’s areas of expertise include:

• Advancing, Developing, and Retaining Talent:  Helping determine the most promising talent that will consistently outperform the needs and business results of the specific organization
• Board/Executive Committee Effectiveness:  Help improve the dynamics and effectiveness of the Board/Executive Committee interactions
• Executive Succession:  Determining the proper criteria for a smooth, effective transition of executive responsibility
• Onboarding of Talent:  Works with organizations to ensure that the new talent is given the tools necessary to succeed in the new organization.

Howard’s services include:

• Executive Assessment:  Determining the effectiveness of executive talent
• Executive Team Dynamics:  Building a diverse and cohesive executive team
• Talent Management:  Consulting and programs
• Executive Coaching:  Working one-on-one with critical players in the company

Howard’s clients include global businesses in the Financial Services, Manufacturing, Management Consulting, Communication, Media, and high-tech industries.  His most recognizable clients include American Express, Pepsi, Dow Chemical, and Motorola. Howard was named one of the world’s top 50 coaches and recognized as one of five coaches with “a proven track record of success. ” He has published several books, including The Art and Practice of Leadership Coaching and Leading Organizational Learning. While he has written numerous articles for international publications, his article “Leadership Is A Contact Sport” was named one of the top 25 most influential articles of the quarter century ending in 2010. Howard earned his MBA from Simon Fraser University and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Michigan. He is on the Advisory Board of several coaching organizations and serves on the Board of Directors for several companies. Howard has presented to a worldwide audience, including webinars with over 20,000 attendees from over 120 countries. He enjoys finding time for walking/hiking and reading, although an avid movie watcher would also make the list. He lives in Nevada, but his origins flow back to Western Canada.