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John Eades
John Eades
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  • Serves Charlotte, NC
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  • Serves Charlotte, NC
John Eades is the CEO of LearnLoft, a professional development company that molds more effective leaders. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and executive coach. John and his team at LearnLoft partner with Executives and HR Departments to fuel employee development, sales growth, and achieve alignment from top down. John was named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Management & Workplace and was awarded the 2017 Readership Award by Training Industry.com. He is also the author of Building the Best: 8 Proven Leadership Principles to Elevate Others to Success published by McGraw-Hill. The 64-Day Excellence Planner and He also is the host of The John Eades Podcast.See more
John Eades is the CEO of LearnLoft, a professional development company that molds more effective leaders. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and executive coach. John and his team at LearnLoft partner with Executives and HR Departments to fuel employee development, sales growth, and achieve alignment from top down. John was named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Management & Workplace and was awarded the 2017 Readership Award by Training Industry.com. He is also the author of Building the Best: 8 Proven Leadership Principles to Elevate Others to Success published by McGraw-Hill. The 64-Day Excellence Planner and He also is the host of The John Eades Podcast.
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David Holloway
David Holloway

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  • Serves Charlotte, NC
  • Serves Charlotte, NC
Great events don't just inspire people. They change what people do next. I'm David Holloway, a keynote speaker, performance strategist, and 3rd Generation World Champion. My journey from overlooked college walk-on to helping the Arizona Cardinals reach Super Bowl XLIII gave me firsthand insight into what separates talented teams from those that consistently perform at the highest level. But championship stories alone don't improve performance. What matters is turning those lessons into actions people can use. Through keynotes, leadership workshops, and team-building experiences, I help organizations: • Create clarity around direction, priorities, and expectations. • Strengthen alignment so everyone understands what success requires. • Build high-performing cultures through clear standards, shared identity, and consistent accountability. • Improve execution by turning insights into practical actions. I've worked with organizations including PepsiCo, Xerox, Caterpillar, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Yelp, Century 21, and Biogen. My approach combines firsthand championship experience with practical leadership frameworks - not just stories that motivate an audience for an hour. The goal is simple: your people leave thinking more clearly, making better decisions, and knowing what to do next. If that's what you want for your next event, let's connect.See more
Great events don't just inspire people. They change what people do next. I'm David Holloway, a keynote speaker, performance strategist, and 3rd Generation World Champion. My journey from overlooked college walk-on to helping the Arizona Cardinals reach Super Bowl XLIII gave me firsthand insight into what separates talented teams from those that consistently perform at the highest level. But championship stories alone don't improve performance. What matters is turning those lessons into actions people can use. Through keynotes, leadership workshops, and team-building experiences, I help organizations: • Create clarity around direction, priorities, and expectations. • Strengthen alignment so everyone understands what success requires. • Build high-performing cultures through clear standards, shared identity, and consistent accountability. • Improve execution by turning insights into practical actions. I've worked with organizations including PepsiCo, Xerox, Caterpillar, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Yelp, Century 21, and Biogen. My approach combines firsthand championship experience with practical leadership frameworks - not just stories that motivate an audience for an hour. The goal is simple: your people leave thinking more clearly, making better decisions, and knowing what to do next. If that's what you want for your next event, let's connect.
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