Todd Durkin, MA, is an internationally recognized strength and conditioning coach, sought-after keynote motivational speaker, and best-selling author who motivates, educates, and inspires people worldwide. He is the mindset coach and trainer behind some of the world’s best athletes, including NFL MVPs, Super Bowl Champions, Heisman Trophy Winners, Olympic and X-Game Gold Medalists, and many other champion athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

As the founder of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego, CA, Todd is a two-time Personal Trainer of the Year, the 2017 Jack LaLanne Award recipient, a member of the Under Armour Training Team, and a Greatist named Todd one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness in four different years.

Durkin is also trusted by some of the world’s leading global brands to deliver motivational keynotes and inspirational messages to teams, companies, and conferences to help individuals and teams go from high-performance, or previously high performance, to ELITE performance by helping them recapture their energy, mojo, and mindset. He has keynoted over 300 talks on 5-continents and loves helping individuals and teams create their max impact.

Durkin has published four best-selling books, Get Your Mind Right, The WOW Book, The IMPACT Body Plan, and What’s Next, all of which have changed tens of thousands of lives.

He has an award-winning podcast, called the Todd Durkin IMPACT Show, and a “Dose of Durkin” email newsletter sent out weekly with motivational tips and inspirational messages designed to “Get Your Mind Right”.

Todd’s Coaching Programs have changed and transformed the lives of thousands of people. Between his Todd Durkin Mastermind Program (for fitness pros), his God-Sized Dreams Coaching Program and IMPACT-X program (for high-performers seeking their best life, and his latest initiatives to grow “IMPACT Coaching,”

Todd is on a mission to grow a team of IMPACT coaches to proliferate the world and help ALL people live a life full of more passion, purpose, and IMPACT.

Chase Mitchell is the CMO of Todd Durkin Enterprises. Previously, he was the founder of a podcast production company, and of an influencer agency, where he coached over 100 small business owners to grow and monetize their brands in the digital era.

Kelli Watson is a best-selling author, coach, presenter, and entrepreneur. Since 2012 she has been a Platinum Level Coach for the Todd Durkin Mastermind Group and recently became the Director of Coaching for Todd Durkin Enterprises.

In 2017, she co-founded Scriptor Publishing Group, a company dedicated to helping people share their stories and publish their books. Since then, she has helped hundreds of authors from all over the world go from dream…to published.

Kelli holds a master’s degree in counseling education and certifications in Life Coaching, Neuro Linguistic Programming, and Personal Training. She currently lives in Upstate New York with her husband, Graeme. Together, they have 5 children.

Tom Dexter is an accomplished business executive and coach, with a proven track record of strategic leadership of teams and organizations. Tom brings more than 30 years of experience as financial advisor, corporate board member, University Trustee and athletic and performance coach. His true passion and purpose is to assist others in achieving their life goals and being their very best. His mission is to empower individuals to reach new heights by cultivating a mindset that fosters success, resilience, and peak performance. 

As Director and Coach of IMPACT-X, Tom oversees the design, development and implementation of the program’s curriculum. He is recognized for his strategic vision and effective team leadership, and is dedicated to driving success and fulfillment for all those who join the IMPACT-X program.

Tom holds a B.A. from the College of William and Mary, in Business
Finance and a MBA from George Mason University. He was a collegiate football player at W&M where he was a team captain. Tom also holds the
certification of Life Coach from Todd Durkin IMPACT Life-Coaching.

Tom has been married 30 years to Kim Dexter and resides in Wilton, Ct. They are the proud parents of Jack (26), Olivia (23), Trey (21) and Cael (16).

Lizzie Merritt is an author, coach, podcast host and loves empowering others to step into their unique strengths. She serves as a life coach in Todd’s God-Sized Dreams and Impact Coaching Programs.

As a professional weight loss coach, she specializes in helping people figure out why they don’t do the things they think they should do in order to lose weight and feel happy.

She believes that diets are just the worst; the only way to lose weight is imperfectly; and that weight loss is much more about what’s between your ears than what’s on your plate. Check out her book to learn about all the things that diets don’t tell you.

She also runs Spartan races, cries at cheesy commercials, and is a huge Marvel movie nerd.

I’m an actively aging senior and fitness professional who has practiced in the San Diego area for 30+ years.

I hold an MA in Corporate Fitness Administration from The University for Humanistic Studies and an MBA from the University of San Diego. I specialize in personal training for clients over 55.

For the past 15 years, I have been a business and life coach for the Todd Durkin Mastermind Program, helping fitness professionals and gym owners reach their goals and attain financial success. My mission has always been to inspire, motivate, and encourage people to achieve optimal health and well being both personally and professionally.

My innate capacity to powerfully connect with people helps clients transform their lives and businesses to meet desired outcomes. That, coupled with my leadership experience as a retired naval reserve officer and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, have further served to boost client success.

Frank Pucher is a business coach, presenter and award-winning fitness entrepreneur. He is a Platinum Level Coach & The Director of the Todd Durkin Mastermind Program which serves fitness entrepreneurs from around the country.

Frank is the former CEO of Fitness 121 Personal Training. He developed and ran that business in Roseland, NJ for 20 years from 1998-2018. During the time Frank owned Fitness 121, it was twice named New Jersey’s “Best Personal Training Studio.”

In 2018, Frank published his book, Smart Money Moves: The Fitness Professional’s Guide for Earning, Growing and Protecting Your Money, which became an Amazon Best Seller.

Lisa Berman is a globally sought-after Mind, Body, and Life Coach, speaker, female thought leader, bestselling co-author of 10 Stories of Strong Living… True Fitness Begins in Your Heart, a Pilates, Bodywork and Life Wellness Studio Owner and proud mom of five awesome human beings.

She is a Certified Todd Durkin IMPACT Life-Coach, a graduate of the California College of Physical Arts, a Licensed BodyWorker and maintains an active professional affiliation with the American Massage Therapy Association and California Massage Therapy Council. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and is a Certified Pilates Instructor thru the BASI Pilates Academy where she began her study with the CTTC course in 1996, through the Master Course and was selected as an honored Torch Mentee, all under the direct instruction of her world-renowned Master Pilates Instructor, Rael Isacowitz.

Lisa has engaged in tens of thousands of private and team coaching and hands-on bodywork sessions over the past three decades… loving her “time in the trenches”… guiding clients from all walks of life to live healthier, happier and more empowered by knowing what to do for their own mind, body, and spirit.

Kathleen Ferguson, a USC graduate and an accomplished leader, brings over 14 years of experience in driving business development and partnership initiatives within the health, fitness, and wellness industry.

Her diverse background encompasses B2B, Personal Trainer/Health Coach, and D2C spaces, where she has consistently delivered exceptional results for prominent brands like IDEA Health and Fitness Association, Oxygen Magazine, and Athletech News.

Most recently, after identifying a void in the market for health, fitness, and wellness coach business support, Kathleen created Coach360, which is a media, education, and membership platform to educate and inform those at the frontlines of chronic disease and the obesity epidemic.

Through her extensive network and deep industry expertise, Kathleen possesses the ability to create a thriving ecosystem tailored to the needs of the underserved coaching community while providing brand partners with a highly targeted audience of influential individuals.

Being both a mother to three young children and an accomplished business owner, Kathleen possesses a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities within Women’s Health. She has established herself as a pioneer in spearheading efforts that aim to enhance awareness within the industry, specifically targeting the requirements of this often overlooked community.

Travis Barnes

• Co-Founder and COO of IMPACT-X Performance
• Host of the IMPACT Lighthouse Podcast
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  Certified IMPACT Life Coach
• Co-Founder of the TD IMPACT Speaker Certification
• International Presenter
• Best Selling Author

Travis Barnes’s journey from a decade-long incarceration for a nonviolent drug offense to becoming a best-selling author, international presenter, and the founder of Journey 333 franchise is a testament to resilience and transformation.

Despite facing immense challenges, including returning home to rebuild his life with his wife and daughter, and having to overcome the devastation of their newly purchased home by Tropical Storm Lee, Travis’s determination never wavered.

His career in the fitness industry hit a significant setback when he was unexpectedly let go from his COO position during a crucial home rebuilding phase and the Christmas season. Nevertheless, Travis and his wife turned adversity into opportunity. Embarking on a six-month stint as traveling trainers, even while living off unemployment benefits in a FEMA trailer, they laid the foundation for what would evolve into a successful fitness franchise across six states.

In a recent pivot, driven by a deep-seated call to IMPACT more lives, Travis and Cyndy have rebranded their franchise to join forces with Todd Durkin’s IMPACT-X Performance, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their mission to inspire and transform lives through fitness.

Cyndy Barnes

• Co-Founder and CCO of IMPACT-X Performance
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Industry Presenter
• Best Selling Author

Cyndy Barnes, the visionary founder of Journey 333 and an ACE-certified personal trainer, has made significant contributions to the fitness world.

She has co-authored the inspiring book “Journey Fitness,” featuring a forward by Todd Durkin, and the Best Selling “52 Amazing Journeys,” showcasing her depth of knowledge and passion for transforming lives.

Recognized by Shape Magazine as the 11th most inspiring woman of all time, Cyndy’s influence extends far beyond her accolades. Her remarkable journey of steadfast loyalty and support during her husband, Travis Barnes’ 10-year incarceration, exemplifies her strength and commitment.

Cyndy’s role in her husband’s transformation into a leading figure in the fitness industry cannot be overstated. Often working behind the scenes, she is truly the unsung hero of their shared success.

In a recent pivot, driven by a deep-seated call to IMPACT more lives, Cyndy and Travis have rebranded their franchise to join forces with Todd Durkin’s IMPACT-X Performance, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their mission to inspire and transform lives through fitness.

Jill Rooks, based in Loma Linda, CA, and a business owner in Redlands, CA, embarks on a profound journey driven by her passion for health and well-being.

Introduced to fitness in 7th grade by her parents, she later explored swimming and water polo in high school. Jill learned early the vital role of movement for her health, given her family’s history of heart disease.

Her 30-year weight loss journey deepened her understanding of the intrinsic link between physical and mental health, inspiring her to establish The Energy Lab in 2011, with its complementary yoga-inspired space, The Fort.

Rooted in her belief in the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, Jill is committed to facilitating holistic well-being for her clients. Guided by the proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together,” Jill thrives on collaboration, exemplified by her involvement with Todd Durkin’s Mastermind since 2009, leading to her role as a coach within the Mastermind team, where she thrives on supporting fellow fitness professionals and entrepreneurs in their journeys toward success.

Her WHY, rooted in her father’s passing from a heart attack, drives her mission to promote heart health and holistic wellness.

Edward Hertzman is an innovative entrepreneur who has launched multiple successful businesses across the media, fitness, wellness and sourcing verticals. He is also a well-known “voice of the industry” and an early-stage investor in promising firms.

His latest venture, Athletech News (Athletechnews.com), came in response to a need from the fitness industry for community, representation and “a seat at the table.” Much like sourcing more than a decade ago, fitness and wellness has been an under-appreciated, under-reported-on industry, with little light shone on the robust investments in the space and the dynamic leaders that drive these businesses. Athletech News is the answer.

In 2009, after years on the ground as a supply chain executive, Hertzman founded Sourcing Journal. Today, SJ is the largest trade journal devoted to the sourcing apparel and textile industry supply chain in the world. In 2017, Hertzman sold the company to Penske Media Group. He remained on board as President for 5 years, during which time he was promoted to EVP of all Fairchild Media Titles, tasked with growing their portfolio of publications, while continuing to lead the day-to-day operations at Sourcing Journal.

In 2023, Hertzman left to launch his second media enterprise, Athletech Media Group. ATN has quickly become the media of record for the fitness and wellness industry with more than 100,000 subscribers since its recent debut.

Hertzman continues to consult for several retail and supply chain companies and through his company, Hertzman Global Ventures, he has made targeted investments in both PE funds and supply chain tech companies including Active Source Lab.

Hertzman is also a sought-after speaker, sharing his expertise at leading industry conferences and events. His thought leadership has helped shape the way the industry approaches sustainability, commercial compliance, and global sourcing strategies.

Hertzman received a degree in economics from NYU and spent more than a decade working as a top executive for major sourcing companies all over the world, including Synergies Worldwide and Pearl Global. He also sits on the Board for Delivering Good, a charitable organization that channels the resources of the fashion industry to those in need.

Ariel Belgrave is an award-winning health and fitness expert, executive wellness coach, and keynote speaker. Her signature approach, The L.E.A.N Method, has helped thousands of women worldwide adopt simple and sustainable healthy habits for high performance. She’s also helped some of the nation’s most innovative companies design programs and experiences to better support the well-being of their women leaders.

Before starting her wellness coaching and consulting company, Gym Hooky, Ariel spent over a decade as a corporate HR leader for Fortune 100 companies like JPMorgan and Facebook. In her roles, she focused on designing and developing programs to increase employee engagement and foster an inclusive work environment.

Today, she fuses this HR knowledge with her health expertise to create engaging wellness programs, training, and client experiences. Her work has been recognized on Good Morning America, The Today Show, NBC, Women’s Health Magazine, Shape, Elle, Glamour, Refinery 29, PopSugar, Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post.

She is also on the board of Women’s Health Magazine and is a sponsored Under Armour athlete.

Amira Polack is the Founder & CEO of Struct Club, the leading software and data platform behind group class programming in 70+ countries. Polack entered the fitness industry as a cycling instructor in 2017, founding Struct Club in 2018. She has served on the Board of the Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), now part of the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Polack has spent her career in enterprise technology & social impact, from Fortune 500 companies like SAP to venture-backed startups such as Kespry (acquired by Firmatek). She holds an MBA at Harvard and BA at Princeton, and her opinion has been featured in TIME, CNBC, Forbes, and the World Economic Forum Agenda. Catch Struct Club on the App Store & Amira on Instagram @amirapolack.

Rebecca Garity Pinto, is a well respected fitness industry leader, with over 20+ years of guiding well known brands to deliver in-person and online experiences including, 24 Hour Fitness, Les Mills, and IDEA. She is the creator of the online group fitness studio, Studio Group X, and mentor to other fitness instructors to start their own thriving, profitable online fitness and nutrition communities.

Since starting Dunn Pellier Media in 2008, Nicole Dunn set out to not only uncover a niche in the Health and Wellness PR sector but to tie her extensive connections and experience in TV production to build brand legacies. Knowing that good PR is all about telling a great story, DPM uses out of the box angles with precise strategy, backed by decades of industry experience along with a great team to garner impressive media for clients in the health, wellness, fitness, beauty and lifestyle industries. With headquarters located in Los Angeles, CA the company serves clients worldwide. It is one of the only PR firms focused on the growing wellness industry.

“Wellness opportunities are being carved out in many other major industries, which is helping brands create a purpose-driven culture for their consumers. Wellness is sure to be a part of every facet of our lives — from food and skin care to airlines, hotels, cars and even banking. Incorporating wellness into a brand isn’t simply a quick fix for earning profits. Rather, it is an opportunity for an organization to go on a journey with their consumers toward a better future.”
– Nicole Dunn

Nicole is a former Senior Level Television Producer who started Dunn Pellier Media, a PR firm focused on Health and Wellness after seeing a lack of positive coverage around wellness in the media marketplace. She has over 14 years of experience producing television. She’s been a leader in the wellness community for over 16 years in fitness, health, and wellness. She’s a contributor and Los Angeles Chair for Forbes Business Council. In 2021, the firm was awarded the Bulldog PR Award for Best Use of Influencers and a 2021 Telly Award for Food & Beverage Social Series with Panasonic. Other past awards include; Best Event and Social Media by PR Daily for work with the Wellness Your Way Festival hosted by Kroger and Grammy Nominated Singer Jewel.

Nicole was nominated as L.A. Biz’s Women of Influence honoree for 2018. Dunn Pellier Media, Inc. was nominated in December 2015 by PR News for an honorable mention in, the 2014 PR People Awards at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The company was one of 15 Finalists at the 2013 NYTVF in the Lifetime Unscripted Pipeline for a project titled, “Seattle Social.” Excellent track record of producing television, which produced a Daytime Emmy Nomination for “Split Ends,” 2008.