Manley Feinberg

Award winning speaker, expert
mountain climber and author of
Reaching Your Next Summit™! 9 Vertical Lessons for Leading with More Impact.

Keynote Speaker


Vertical Lessons

General Session I

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

8:50 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

(see full conference schedule)

Presentation Description:


Drawing on his experiences, Manley delivers practical, proven insights that apply lessons from business and adventure to everyday challenges, helping organizations maximize opportunities to develop their most valuable asset: their employees.

Speaker Biography:

An award-winning international keynote speaker and business leader, Manley is also a best-selling author, published outdoor adventure photographer, and professional musician. His work has been featured on NBC, CBS, FOX, TEDx, and in the New York Daily News, Entrepreneur, and World News.

With more than thirty years of experience spanning business, professional speaking, and adventure, Manley helps professionals develop Exponential Commitment™ and Breakthrough Momentum™ to step up and reach their next summit. He is the author of Reaching Your Next Summit™! 9 Vertical Lessons for Leading with More Impact.

During his eleven years with Build-A-Bear Workshop, Manley’s leadership helped grow the company from 42 stores to 425 worldwide, increasing revenue from $55 million to over $474 million and culminating in a successful IPO on the NYSE.