Sebastian is a changemaker, best-selling author, and thought leader. Residing in L.A., California, Seb still has a cheeky Australian accent and his passion for life is evident in everything he does, from surfing and traveling to writing and keynoting. With 12 years of keynoting, Seb continues to create a huge impact from the stage through the experiences he customizes, ultimately connecting and transforming his audiences in ways only he can. 

Coining the phrase, The Passion Effect, Seb’s passion to see others achieve has seen him use his one-of-a-kind story and custom models to create a positive ripple for peak performance, well-being, and a thriving workplace culture. Dropping everything, Seb has been chasing down the goals on his list and teaching others how to do the same for over 15 years. 

From Marrying a Stranger in Vegas (Goal #2) and Delivering a Baby (#23), to Living on a Deserted Island for 1 week (#63) and even helping a quadriplegic man complete a half marathon by pushing him (#26), Sebastian’s story has been turned into a bestselling book, his own reality show and a renowned keynote that has inspired millions of people around the world. 

The impact of time and experience has helped shape Seb’s journey from the pursuit of fun and exciting life goals to the realization that these strategies transfer to the mechanics of organizational health. Complemented with his breakout sessions and additional virtual programming, Seb ensures that his inspiration and motivation are supported with ongoing frameworks that allow long-term change in the audiences he is fortunate enough to meet.

Manley Feinberg is an award-winning international keynote speaker and author.  In 1995 he started Vertical Lessons.  He works with organizations who want to stretch their comfort zones and lead with impact. Through gripping keynotes and Vertical Experiences, Manley helps individuals and teams build breakthrough mindsets to step up and reach their next summit. In fact, he wrote a book titled, Reaching Your Next Summit!  9 Vertical Lessons for Leading with More Impact.

During Manley’s eleven years with Build-A-Bear Workshop, his leadership direction helped take the revolutionary retail concept from 40 stores to over 400 worldwide, realizing revenue growth from 55 million to over 474 million, and a successful IPO on the NYSE.  He built an award-winning reputation for implementing business solutions and support that produced measurable results every day. Manley’s leadership influence contributed to a workplace culture that landed Build-A-Bear on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® List four years in a row.

Using stories from his personal experiences, Manley weaves together lessons he has learned from the vertical and business worlds and creates actionable lessons that help inspire others to step up and reach their next summit. As a result of his work, people have more focus, more commitment, and more momentum.

On a personal note, he likes to sleep on the side of mountains. More shocking is that his wife has been putting up with that for more than two decades, and his two teens still kiss him on the cheek in front of their friends.