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  • The Enneagram in the Workplace: From Personality Friction to Performance

    Joanna Douglas, Leadership Coach, Teacher & Founder, Joanna Douglas | Enneagram Ensight

    The Enneagram is far more than a personality tool — it is a practical framework for understanding the unconscious motivations, stress responses, and core drivers that shape how leaders communicate, decide, and influence others. Unlike many behavioral assessments that simply categorize observable traits, the Enneagram goes beneath behavior to reveal why we act the way we do, especially under pressure. And that depth is exactly why it belongs in the workplace. MORE >

    Leaders do not become entirely different people when they walk into the office; they bring their psychology, ambitions, programming, and unconscious patterns with them. In an era defined by rapid change, high pressure, and complex team dynamics, organizations need centered, grounded, self-aware leaders who can regulate their reactions, navigate conflict with clarity, and guide teams through meaningful transformation.

    In this session, participants gain insight into their own leadership tendencies and walk away with practical tools to reduce reactive conflict, improve collaboration, increase accountability, and strengthen both team cohesion and professional fulfillment, because when leaders understand what truly drives themselves and others, performance becomes aligned rather than forced.

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  • Perfectly Good Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Cost of Settling in Leadership

    Joanna Douglas, Leadership Coach, Teacher & Founder, Joanna Douglas | Enneagram Ensight

    On paper, many leaders look successful, strong resumes, solid teams, measurable results. But beneath the surface, they’re operating in quiet depletion. In this keynote, Joanna Douglas explores the hidden cost of “perfectly good” leadership, the unconscious stress patterns, nervous system dysregulation, and misalignment that quietly erode clarity, culture, and performance. Through practical tools grounded in neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and the Depletion Loop™ framework, leaders learn how to interrupt burnout cycles, increase self-awareness, and build sustainable, high-performing teams without sacrificing fulfillment. MORE >

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  • AI, Attention & Execution: How to Lead and Perform in a Distracted World

    Jeremy Lowe, ADHD-Informed Performance Strategist, Communication Specialist, Momentum Leadership Academy

    AI tools are increasing speed — but they are also amplifying distraction, decision fatigue, and cognitive overload. This session explores how leaders and professionals can use AI effectively without compromising focus, communication, or execution.

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    - The impact of AI on attention, productivity, and cognitive load
    - Why high-capacity professionals struggle with consistency in a high-stimulation environment
    - How ADHD traits show up in modern workplaces (with and without diagnosis) and how AI can make ADHD individuals more effective.
    - Practical structures for using AI as an execution amplifier instead of a distraction multiplier

    Participants leave with a clear framework for improving follow-through, focus, and communication in an AI-driven environment.

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  • Leading Through Pressure: Culture, Commitment, and Care in Uncertain Times

    Mayme Doumbia, PhD., PCC, Principal, Xcelsior Coaching and Consulting, LLC

    Leaders today are being asked to do more with less while their people are navigating stress, change fatigue, and uncertainty about the future. This presentation speaks directly to that reality. Drawing from her doctoral research on culture and organizational commitment, Dr. Doumbia unpacks how pressure, rapid change, and mixed messages can unintentionally damage trust and loyalty, even when leaders are trying their best. MORE >

    She offers a grounded, compassionate approach to leading through challenging times that doesn’t sacrifice people in the name of performance. Participants will explore how to communicate hard decisions with honesty and empathy, how to keep culture from becoming “collateral damage” during change, and how to care for themselves as leaders so they can show up with clarity, steadiness, and integrity when it matters most.
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  • Stop Being the Bottleneck: Leadership, Delegation & Decision-Making That Scales

    Jeremy Lowe, ADHD-Informed Performance Strategist, Communication Specialist, Momentum Leadership Academy

    Many leaders unintentionally become the performance ceiling of their own organization. Decisions stall. Communication flows through one person. Delegation creates more cleanup than clarity. This session explores why capable leaders become operational bottlenecks — and how to fix it.

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    - The hidden behaviors that create leadership bottlenecks
    - Why smart leaders over-function (and how to stop)
    - Communication structures that increase ownership and reduce back-and-forth
    - A practical delegation framework that improves execution without micromanaging

    This is a practical, systems-focused session designed to help leaders increase team capacity, reduce friction, and scale performance without burning out.

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  • The Hidden Power of Influence: How Leaders Quietly Shape Culture Every Day

    Mayme Doumbia, PhD., PCC, Principal, Xcelsior Coaching and Consulting, LLC

    Most leaders underestimate how much their everyday choices shape the culture around them. This presentation explores the “hidden power” of influence, the subtle signals leaders send through their tone, follow-through, boundaries, and behavior, especially under pressure. Drawing on real examples and research from industrial and organizational psychology, Dr. Doumbia breaks down how culture is formed not only by big initiatives and values statements, but by what leaders consistently reward, ignore, and model. MORE >

    Participants will learn a simple lens for spotting the cultural messages they send (often without realizing it), how to close the gap between their intent and their impact, and three practical shifts they can make immediately to strengthen trust, credibility, and alignment on their teams.
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  • Strategic Online Presence for Business Owners: How to Turn LinkedIn Into a Revenue Asset, Not a Job Board

    Jesús Salazar, Business Coach, JS Business Coach

    Most business owners are on LinkedIn, but very few are using it like business owners. In this talk, Jesús Salazar breaks the myth that LinkedIn is only for resumes and recruiters, and shows how founders and executives can leverage it as a platform for authority, positioning, and business development. MORE >

    Attendees will learn:
    • Why LinkedIn currently has the highest business intent with the least distraction.
    • The #1 mistake business owners make when creating content.
    • How to turn professional experience into visible authority.
    • What type of content attracts clients — not just followers.
    • How to move from “being present online” to having a repeatable system that creates conversations and sales.

    This is not a social media talk. It’s a business strategy session for leaders who understand that if you don’t control your digital presence, the market will define you for you.

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  • Translating Between the Generations: Making Sure Teams Feel Heard & Seen!

    Scott Schilling, Trainer & Coach, Schilling Sales and Marketing, Inc.

    "Translating Between the Generations: Making Sure Teams Feel Heard & Seen!" is an insightful presentation designed to bridge the communication gap between diverse generational cohorts in the workplace. As organizations become increasingly multi-generational, with Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z working side by side, understanding and addressing the unique perspectives and communication styles of each group is crucial for fostering a harmonious and productive work environment. MORE >

    This presentation delves into the distinct characteristics and values that define each generation, offering practical strategies for enhancing mutual understanding and collaboration. Attendees will learn how to effectively translate and adapt communication methods to ensure that all team members feel valued and respected, regardless of their age or background.

    Key topics include recognizing generational differences in communication preferences, leveraging technology to facilitate cross-generational dialogue, and creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and encourages open, honest conversations. By focusing on empathy and active listening, the presentation empowers leaders and team members to build stronger, more cohesive teams where everyone feels heard and seen.

    Ultimately, "Translating Between the Generations" equips participants with the tools and insights needed to navigate generational dynamics successfully, leading to improved teamwork, innovation, and organizational success.

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  • From Museum to University: How an Art Museum Bloomed

    Amy Lewis Hofland, Sr. Director and Lecturer, Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD

    In this engaging presentation, Amy Lewis Hofland traces the remarkable transformation of the Crow Museum — from a private family collection into a thriving university affiliated institution that now welcomes more than 100,000 visitors annually and has expanded into a 60,000 sq ft campus venue. Audiences will gain insight into strategic leadership, board development, donor acquisition, and institutional partnerships, learning how to replicate this model of sustainable growth in cultural, educational, or nonprofit settings. MORE >

    Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to drive expansion, maximize community engagement, and elevate funding opportunities—delivering strong return on investment through tangible outcomes in visibility, revenue, and mission impact.
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  • 6 Steps to Your DREAM Business

    Sean Schoenmakers, Business Coach, ActionCOACH

    If you want to learn how to create your DREAM business, this is the workshop for you. You'll learn how to work ON your business instead of IN your business, how to turn your marketing and advertising into an investment instead of an expense, how to leverage your time to maximize efficiency and profits, and how to recruit, motivate, educate, and retain exceptional employees. MORE >

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