Lauren M. Hug, founder of HugSpeak Coaching & Consulting, has helped people present themselves and their ideas for 20 years. For the past decade, she has applied analytical and communication skills to market research, presentation, and, increasingly, social media needs of both businesses and individuals. Applying the same branding and communication principles she uses in corporate consulting, Lauren trains job seekers and students to leverage the power of presentation skills and social media to take control of their professional identities. Lauren is an attorney and certified mediator whose academic credentials include an LL.M. with merit from the University of London, a J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law, and a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Texas. She is the author of The Manager's Guide to Presentations, Impackt Publishing. You can connect with her on Twitter at @LaurenHug.

Andrew H. Hug, founder of The Hug Law Firm, is a skilled negotiator with a proven track record of achieving desired results. As a criminal defense attorney and former assistant district attorney for Dallas County, Andrew has negotiated favorable outcomes in hundreds of cases as well as tried dozens of cases in front of juries. His ability to read people, present compelling cases, and strategically respond to adverse scenarios are key to his success. In addition to his legal experience, Andrew works as a strategist and consultant, training business professionals in negotiation tactics and guiding clients through challenging negotiations. Andrew holds an LL.M. in International Tax from the University of London, a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, and a Bachelors of Business Administration with honors from the prestigious McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas. You can connect with him on Twitter at @HugLawFirm.