Russ is the co-founder and Managing Director of iSpeak, Inc., an award-winning professional development training company founded in 1999. An experienced speaker, trainer, and author, he has delivered workshops and coaching worldwide, helping leaders and professionals build confidence, craft engaging messages, and inspire others.

Bill has over 40 years of professional speaking experience, sharing his expertise in leadership, strategy, and communication with audiences ranging from five to 1,500 across the U.S. and internationally. A former college basketball leader and nearly seven feet tall, Bill uses his unique experiences and humor to inspire leaders from companies like American Airlines, Boeing, and Dell, positively influencing generations.

Kristin brings over 21 years of expertise in talent development and leadership, specializing in crafting transformative learning experiences that inspire and empower individuals. Known for her engaging facilitation style and dedication to driving impactful results, she partners with clients to enhance presentation skills, refine storytelling, and build confidence in communication, equipping them to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape.

Logan, Izzy, and Jordan are iSpeak’s specialized AI coaching personas, each trained on decades of real-world communication expertise to provide 24/7 personalized guidance, role-play practice, and real-time feedback across three distinct business domains:

Logan (Sales Communication AI Coach): Assists sales professionals with perfecting elevator pitches, mastering discovery conversations, overcoming objections, and executing strategic sales presentations.

Izzy (Presentations AI Coach): Focuses on helping individuals and teams structure clear messaging, rehearse presentation delivery, and refine responses during Q&A sessions.

Jordan (Management Communications AI Coach): Specializes in guiding new supervisors and leaders through high-stakes interpersonal scenarios, empathy models, and difficult or critical conversations.