Speakers, Hosts and Panel Leads

Speaker, Melody Vachal

Rise Up Care and Wellness, Coach

Melody Vachal is an international speaker, bestselling author, and transformational coach passionate about resilience and self-care. As the founder of RISE UP Care and Wellness, she empowers caregivers and professionals to prioritize well-being and personal growth.

With over 30 years of experience, Melody blends speech-language pathology, health coaching, and caregiving expertise to help others navigate life’s challenges. Her book, Still, I Rise: A Guidebook to Navigating the Caregiving Journey, offers practical strategies for caregivers.

A sought-after speaker, Melody’s engaging presentations focus on mindful leadership, authentic communication, and overcoming adversity.

Talk Title: Writing to Connect: How One Story Can Move Hearts and Change Lives

During this presentation, you will discover:

How your personal story can create hope and inspiration
How the power of authentic storytelling can build connections
How to use your story to elevate your voice and drive meaningful change

Speaker, John Verrico

Share Your Fire, Founder and Owner

John Verrico is a motivational speaker, leadership expert, and communication strategist with more than 40 years in journalism, public relations, and government communications. As founder of Share Your Fire, he helps individuals and organizations ignite passion, build trust, and foster resilience through engaging storytelling and leadership training.

A retired Navy Master Chief Journalist, John has served in federal and state agencies, specializing in media relations, employee engagement, and crisis communication. His dynamic approach empowers professionals to embrace strengths, overcome challenges, and create meaningful connections.

Talk Title: Sharing Your Story through the Art of Performance

During this presentation, you will discover:

How to Define the Power of Your Story
How to Engage Your Audience, Not Just Talk At Them
How to Use Humor, Props, and Slides to Illustrate Your Story

Speaker, Lori Osborne

Biz Bolster, Owner and Founder

Lori Osborne, Owner of Biz Bolster, is affectionately called the Authority Amplifier because she helps established Thought Leaders elevate their online presence with custom, on-brand websites. She works with experts who feel their website falls short of their brand and impact, helping them stand out, showcase their expertise, and turn visitors into clients, which means they’ll finally have a website they’re proud to share and that works as hard as they do.

As a Brand Strategist and Website Expert, Lori has spent nearly a decade crafting strategic, high-impact digital brands that build credibility and create meaningful connections. She believes every Thought Leader deserves a website they love—one that reflects their authority and drives success.

Talk title: Amplify Your Authority through the Art of Branding

During this presentation, you will discover:

Clarity on how to identify and establish your brand
How to align your brand and website with your authority, so you attract the right opportunities
Actionable ways to turn your online presence into a magnetic reflection of your expertise

Event Host, Robert W. Jones

Art of Connection, Network Together

Robert W. Jones is the founder of the award-winning iNETrepreneur Network and the visionary behind the Art of Connection book series. A multi-time international bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur, he champions the power of meaningful connections in business and personal growth.

With a background in the United States Marine Corps and diverse industries—including hospitality, retail, and technology—Robert developed the Ultrapreneur concept, helping entrepreneurs establish credibility and profitability. He leads initiatives like the iNETrepreneur Network radio show, magazine, and academy, providing valuable resources for professionals.

Through the Art of Connection movement, Robert unites entrepreneurs worldwide, fostering abundance, collaboration, and transformational relationships.

Bonus Speaker, David Goldberg

Edge Studio, Founder and Voice Coach

David Goldberg is the Founder & CEO of Edge Studio, a top voice-over production and training company in NYC. With 36+ years of experience, he has coached over 10,000 professionals—CEOs, authors, podcasters, and voice actors—helping them master speaking, presentation, and vocal performance.

An accomplished author of The Speaking Guide and The Voiceover Performance Guidebook, David also co-authored the Tony Robbins-endorsed bestseller, Cracking The Rich Code. Through Edge Studio, he continues to shape the industry, offering training, production, and casting services to aspiring and seasoned voice actors alike.

Title Talk: Interview Speaking & Presence Training

This is a super interactive, very fast-paced workshop, where you’ll learn 27 hyper-specific techniques to help you look & sound polished—whether you’re interviewing others or being interviewed yourself.

Speaking skills – 11 skills to mask nerves, boost credibility, handle tough questions,…
Lighting setup (for online interviews) – 2 to-do’s to look clear and professional
Sound quality (for online interviews) – 2 absolutely critical must-to-do’s to send clear audio
Body language – 5 skills to convey comfort, increase likeability,…
Visual presence – 4 to-do’s to position cameras, re-consider backgrounds,…
Written skills (for written interviews) – 3 skills to quickly engage readers, boost clarity,…

Takeaways –

Convey credibility, competence, and confidence
Have people be more receptive to your message
Boost your professional image

Exercise: Feedback & Tailored Techniques to come across on your game!

Speakers, Hosts and Panel Leads

Speaker, Melody Vachal

Rise Up Care and Wellness, Coach

Speaker, John Verrico

Share Your Fire, Founder and Owner

Speaker, Lori Osborne

Biz Bolster, Owner and Founder

Event Host, Robert W. Jones

Art of Connection, Network Together

Bonus Speaker, David Goldberg

Edge Studio, Founder and Voice Coach

Register for The Art Of Connection Virtual Summit