--- title: Event Planning Blog & Trends in Keynote Speakers | Worldwide Speakers Group | Mark Esper description: Mark Esper | Read our blog for regular updates on popular trends in keynote,motivational and business speakers and for event planning tips and tricks. --- [![WWSG_logo_horizontal](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/WWSG_logo_horizontal.png "WWSG_logo_horizontal")](https://www.wwsg.com/) [![srch-icon](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/srch-icon.png "srch-icon")](https://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search/) [![chat-icon](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/chat-icon.png "chat-icon")](https://www.wwsg.com/share-my-list/) Speaker List [![topic-img1](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/topic-img1.jpg) ##### Business ](https://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search/?speaker_topic_lists=business) [![topic-img2](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/topic-img2.jpg) ##### College & University ](https://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search/?speaker_topic_lists=colleges-and-universities) [![topic-img3](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/topic-img3.jpg) ##### Entertainment ](https://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search/?speaker_topic_lists=arts-and-entertainment) [![topic-img4](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/topic-img4.jpg) ##### Economy & Finance ](https://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search/?speaker_topic_lists=economy) [![topic-img5-1](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/topic-img5-1.jpg) ##### Women ](https://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search/?speaker_topic_lists=leading-women) [![cloud-services_cloud_database-1](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/cloud-services_cloud_database-1.jpg) ##### Technology & Futurists ](https://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search/?speaker_topic_lists=leading-women) [![topic-img7-1](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/topic-img7-1.jpg) ##### Government & Politics ](https://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search/?speaker_topic_lists=government-and-politics) [![topic-img8-1](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/topic-img8-1.jpg) ##### Healthcare & Wellness ](https://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search/?speaker_topic_lists=healthcare-and-wellness) [![topic-img9](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/topic-img9.jpg) ##### WWSG Favorites ](https://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search/?speaker_topic_lists=wwsg-favorites) #### Additional Resources ### Recent Blog Article #### Recent News Article ![about-menu-logo](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/images/about-menu-logo.png "about-menu-logo") #### CONTACT INFORMATION - **Phone:**[ 703.373.9974](tel:703.373.9974) - **eMail: **[ speakers@wwsg.com](mailto:speakers@wwsg.com) - **Address: ** WWSG Headquarters 99 Canal Center Plaza, Ste. 100 Alexandria, VA 22314 #### ABOUT WWSG - - - - ## [Returning to the Office? Top Workplace Speakers (Part 1 of 3)](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/returning-to-the-office-top-workplace-speakers-part-1-of-3) Posted by [WWSG Staff](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/wwsg-staff) on Jul 7, 2021 11:28:28 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Workplace%20speakers%201_33PFinal.png?width=1116&upscale=true&name=Workplace%20speakers%201_33PFinal.png) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/returning-to-the-office-top-workplace-speakers-part-1-of-3) | ## To go back to the office or *not* to go back to the office–that *is* the trending question. | | --- | [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/returning-to-the-office-top-workplace-speakers-part-1-of-3) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/returning-to-the-office-top-workplace-speakers-part-1-of-3#comments-listing) Topics: [business keynote presentation](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/business-keynote-presentation), [re-energize the workforce](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/re-energize-the-workforce), [Daymond John](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/daymond-john), [Keynote Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/keynote-speakers), [Mark Esper](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/mark-esper), [Seth mattison](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/seth-mattison) ## [Recent White House Administration & Cabinet Members to Watch (Part 1 of 3)](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/recent-white-house-administration-cabinet-members-to-watch-part-1-of-3) Posted by [WWSG Staff](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/wwsg-staff) on Jun 8, 2021 8:08:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/WH%20Email%20Part%201.png) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/recent-white-house-administration-cabinet-members-to-watch-part-1-of-3) | WWSG exclusively represents an array of accomplished administration officials, all with their own unique blends of experiences that led them to the White House. These outstanding speakers lend insight to audiences in the forms of leadership coaching, management techniques, and of course, and insider's perspective about what it's like to participate at the highest levels of United States governance. [Marc Short](http://www.wwsg.com/speakers/marc-short) served as Chief of Staff to Vice President Mike Pence from 2019-2020 and as Director of Legislative Affairs to the President  from 2017-2018. Today, Short remains in close contact with the former Vice President as they work to preserve conservative values with Heritage Foundation, a think tank in the D.C. area. Short regularly appears on FOX News to discuss current tax-related issues and has taken a leadership role with the Coalition to Protect American Workers. [Mark Esper](http://www.wwsg.com/speakers/mark-esper) served as Secretary of Defense from 2019-2020 and Secretary of the Army from 2017-2019. Esper is known for establishing the Department of Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion, which was tasked with providing recommendations “to improve racial and ethnic diversity and inclusion in the U.S. military.” Esper's keynotes draw from his corporate, military, and government experiences to inspire top-level leadership in all fields. [Seema Verma](http://www.wwsg.com/speakers/seema-verma) served as Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from 2017-2021. She is highly regarded for implementing new procedures within the organization that champion innovative medical technology and for advocating for a national centralized patient database. Today, Verma is on the board of directors for both Lumeris and Monogram Health and continues to advise on healthcare-related issues. To learn more about hosting these or any of our outstanding speakers, [Contact Us](http://www.wwsg.com/contact). [Search All Speakers >>](http://www.wwsg.com/speaker-search) | | --- | [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/recent-white-house-administration-cabinet-members-to-watch-part-1-of-3) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/recent-white-house-administration-cabinet-members-to-watch-part-1-of-3#comments-listing) Topics: [political speaker](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/political-speaker), [Top Speaker on Politics](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/top-speaker-on-politics), [Healthcare Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/healthcare-speakers), [Top speaker on policy](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/top-speaker-on-policy), [Government](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/government), [Political Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/political-speakers), [marc short](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/marc-short), [Mark Esper](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/mark-esper), [healthcare](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/healthcare), [seema verma](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/seema-verma), [white house](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/white-house) ## [WWSG Exclusive: Ambassador Robert O'Brien](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/wwsg-exclusive-ambassador-robert-obrien) Posted by [WWSG Staff](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/author/wwsg-staff) on Apr 15, 2021 9:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.wwsg.com/hubfs/Exclusive%20Announcement_OBrien.png) ](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/wwsg-exclusive-ambassador-robert-obrien) Ambassador [Robert C. O’Brien](http://www.wwsg.com/speakers/robert-obrien?utm_campaign=New%20WWSG%20Exclusive%20Speaker%20Announcement&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8sQ90OSkeGLXcWPvmyvx_azXopPltMjpVDX6F87RgQi5m-7g-fbF9JDE9h3zLjvYNlmMka) served as the 28th United States National Security Advisor and is a highly regarded diplomat, having played an integral role in negotiating the Abraham Accords, representing the United States at the 60th UN General Assembly, and many other accomplishments. O’Brien’s expertise in the geopolitical atmosphere, American defense, the global economy, and the Indo-Pacific inform his intellectually stimulating speeches. 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Worldwide Speakers Group is proud to represent leading experts on foreign policy, national security, and Eastern influence that can provide informed insights about the United States' relations with China and the Indo-Pacific and what lies ahead for the nation's international relationships.  [Read More](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/eastern-experts-top-speakers-on-china-and-more) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/eastern-experts-top-speakers-on-china-and-more#comments-listing) Topics: [speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/speakers), [middle east speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/middle-east-speakers), [Secretary Elaine Chao](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/secretary-elaine-chao), [WWSG's Top Speakers](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/wwsgs-top-speakers), [Evan Feigenbaum](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/evan-feigenbaum), [Top Speaker on U.S./China relations](https://info.wwsg.com/blog/topic/top-speaker-on-u-s-china-relations), [Henry M. 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