
Founder and visionary
Sifu Rafael is an Entrepreneur, Founder of Speaking Prowess, Trainer @CODEBREAKER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and Host of six live shows. He's passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential. As a solutions expert and executive coach, Sifu brings years of experience to the table, guiding clients towards their goals with clarity and purpose. Master Instructor/owner of Max Martial Arts & Fitness which is a 10,000 ft. facility in New York, where he combines his expertise in martial arts with leadership development.
Sifu Rafael brings his expert communication skills wherever he goes. His passion for the art of speaking began in childhood when he first discovered the powerful impact of words on both speaker and listener. He expertly combines verbal techniques with physical attributes—such as body language, hand gestures, and facial expressions—to fully engage his audience. Committed to sharing his knowledge, Sifu Rafael's mission is to make the art of personal and professional communication accessible to everyone. His dedication to this craft is truly inspiring.

Brand Elevation Specialist
Jessica Simpson (no, not that one) is a leading brand elevation specialist. She is the force behind Jessica Simpson Communications and the Co-Founder of Catalyst For Coaches. With a background in performing arts, media, and PR, Jessica believes that knowing who you are, what you stand for and how you want to make people feel, ensures your message hits home through authenticity. Jessica's love of storytelling led her to a career as a publicist, working with stalwarts of the Australian entertainment industry. Growing up as one of five siblings, Jess learned early on the importance of standing out, and a good story was how she got heard. This led to a passion for the performing arts, earning her qualifications from Trinity College London, Queensland University of Technology and National Theatre Melbourne. She is an AMEB Acting and Theory teacher and has graced national stages with her performances. Her stage experience has equipped her with vital skills in expressivity, intention, and physicality, which she now imparts to her clients to help them convey their messages with clarity, impact and emotion.The skills developed through professional acting training (confidence, body language awareness and emotional intelligence)
and those honed as a publicist in the music industry (thinking outside the box, public speaking and story making) combine to give a unique perspective on how we communicate. As a Brand Elevation Specialist, Jessica has leveraged her front and back-of-house expertise to teach corporations, charities, coaches, and CEOs to think on their feet and bring a sense of fun and play to stressful situations. Her approach is not just about communicating; it’s about connecting.

Sales
Jose Escobar is an award-winning, nationally recognized personal development speaker, 9x published author, sales professional, husband and father of five children. He leads compelling high-level communities consisting of entrepreneurs and advanced leaders through two multi-six figure business models that have now surpassed 7-figures, The Entrepreneur’s Bookshelf and the Connected Leaders Academy.
Jose’s magnetic personality shines in his presentations where he has reached audiences collectively over 29 million and radiates throughout his dynamic coaching programs inspiring his international 350+ entrepreneur and executive clientele to master their personal and professional excellence.
His past sales experience led him to amass over $30 million in revenue for the companies he served, and this family man's sales and coaching in the martial arts industry has positively affected the lives of over 500 thousand families for the better.

Strategic Leadership
Chief Scientist of FAI, Dr. Peterson is a pioneer in the field of litigation science. With more than 60 years’ trial consulting experience, Dr. Peterson has plumbed the depths of jury behavior, persuasion, and story crafting.
He specializes in understanding and detecting common juror behaviors that originate at the biological level and that directly affect jurors’ experiences and perspectives. His expertise allows him to see and explain how jurors process information and make case decisions.
Dr. Peterson adds powerful insights to every phase of trial, particularly witness preparation and trial strategy. He has participated in numerous trial lawyers’ workshops and seminars nationwide for both plaintiff and defense bars.
Dr. Peterson was awarded a Ph.D. in Human Biology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1969. He earned his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, in 1964 and 1959, respectively.
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