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Dr. Joanna Massey

Journey 2025 Day 1 Keynote Speaker Dr. Joanna Massey, Chairman of the Board.

Dr. Joanna Massey is a public company Board Director and corporate communications executive who specializes in guiding organizations through periods of challenge and transformation. She’s an awardee of the Exceptional Women’s Alliance, the author of two books, and a globally sought after keynote speaker for conferences and companies such as LVMH, Texas Mortgage Bankers Association and Capital One.

Dr. Massey is a public company Board Director and corporate communications executive with global media companies. She focuses on enterprise risk management, governance, and helping organizations through major changes. Dr. Massey helps companies attract long-term investors and grow market share by improving operations, aligning strategies, and managing complex transitions like mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings. Her strong communication and regulatory reporting skills support effective change management and long-term success, even in challenging situations.

In her board roles, Dr. Massey has served as Chairman of the Board, Lead Independent Director, Chair of Nominations and Governance, Chair of Compensation, and as a member of the Audit, Strategic Finance/M&A, and Pricing Committees. She has served on the boards of KULR Technology Group (NYSE:KULR), Thumzup Media Corporation (Nasdaq:TZUP), and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (private). She also served as Chairman of the Board for TessPay, Inc. (private).

As a former Fortune 250 executive, Dr. Massey led companies through market disruptions, mergers and acquisitions, crisis communications, and corporate governance. She has a PhD in psychology, an MBA, and 30 years of experience advising CEOs and board chairs during difficult times, including major crises, whistleblower complaints, public lawsuits, and high-stakes deals. She has worked with major global media companies such as CBS, Viacom, Lionsgate, Hasbro, Discovery, and Condé Nast. She is based in the U.S. and has worked with partners in Europe, the UK, China, and India.

Dr. Massey is a keynote speaker at global conferences and with companies like Uber, Capital One, LVMH, NBCUniversal, the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association, and the International Women’s Forum Global Leadership Conference. She encourages audiences to welcome different points of view, manage emotional reactions, and have difficult conversations in a productive way. She is the author of two books: Culture Shock: Surviving Five Generations in One Workplace and Communicating During a Crisis: Influencing Others When the Stakes Are High.

She is a member of the Exceptional Women Alliance and several groups that support C-level women in board roles. These include Madam Chair, the International Women’s Forum, Extraordinary Women on Boards, and the Harvard Business School’s corporate governance alumnae group, WomenExecs on Boards.

Dr. Massey also gives back through nonprofit work. She serves as Corporate Secretary on the Board of the Exceptional Women Alliance and is on the Advisory Board of The Resolution Project, a nonprofit that helps undergraduate students launch social good ventures. She previously served on the full Board and Audit Committee of The Resolution Project, and on the Board of Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Services.

Dr. Massey holds graduate degrees in business, law, and psychology. She has a Master of Science in Legal Studies from Cornell Law School, an MBA from USC, and a Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance from Harvard. She also has a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles.

 

Randy McDougal

Randy McDougal, Expert Implementer with Entrepreneurial Operating System.

Known for his down-to-earth style and real-world experience, Randy McDougal is a serial entrepreneur and leadership coach who helps teams solve tough problems, build trust, and lead with clarity.

He’s grown companies from the ground up and now helps leaders align, communicate, and create healthy, high-performing teams.

Randy McDougal is a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership coach with more than 20 years of experience helping businesses improve profitability, solve tough problems, and build healthy, high-performing teams. He works with leaders and managers to strengthen their leadership and communication skills, improve team accountability, and create people-centered workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Randy launched his first business in high school when he realized he could make way more in less time washing windows than working at Chick-fil-A, especially once he figured out how to quote jobs and choose the right customers. He went on to bootstrap a graphic design and printing company, growing it to $3 million in revenue across four locations before being acquired by a national firm. As a co-founder in a venture group, he helped launch companies across seven industries, including aviation fueling, R&D contracting, and data centers, and was part of the team selected to lead the $500 million redevelopment of the Houston Astrodome.

Today, Randy helps leadership teams implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to get aligned, build trust, and lead with clarity. His sessions blend real-world experience with practical tools and focus on topics like clear communication, healthy accountability, delegation, employee development, and continuous improvement. Known for his down-to-earth style and actionable advice, Randy gives leaders tools they can put to work right away.

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