Free Business Topics in Dallas-Fort Worth

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  • Your 501 C is Just a Tax Status and Not a Business Model

    Rick Bousquet, Founder / President, Minding Your Nonprofit

    There are way too many great missions with nonprofits, foundations, and associations that just don’t understand the business side to long term sustainability and growth. This presentation dives into business principles associated with board development, strategic planning, operations, staff/volunteer management, programs and services, diverse fundraising, marketing, business development, and community engagement.

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  • Work is More Fun than Fun: Why Culture Matters

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

    Amy presents a compelling vision for workplace culture rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and intentional community building—principles she helped embed as director of the Crow Museum, which was launched as the first “wellness museum” in the U.S. Drawing on her experiences developing programming around core values like compassion and impermanence, Amy illustrates how cultivating a purpose driven culture enhances creativity, staff retention, donor relations, and audience trust. MORE >

    Participants will learn methods to embed mission-aligned culture across teams and departments—turning culture from a buzzword into a performance driver, measurable in metrics such as engagement, morale, and institutional resilience.
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  • Why Those in Recovery Make Great Leaders

    Rick Bousquet, Founder / President, Minding Your Nonprofit

    Those who have over come substance abuse of any kind have done so by changing just one thing… EVERYTHING. Understand what you can control and what you can’t control, learning to live life on life’s terms, being of service to others, implementing an attitude of gratitude, and leaning on your spirituality are all just a few areas needed to be a successful and effective leader. This presentation covers the similarities of the 12 step program and how it is applied to leadership. MORE >

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  • What Every Business Owner Can Learn from the Titanic

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

    The Titanic wasn’t destroyed by the iceberg. It was destroyed by overconfidence, ignored warnings, and poor planning.

    In this powerful business class, we unpack the leadership decisions that led to one of history’s most famous failures — and the striking parallels inside modern companies. MORE >

    You’ll discover how arrogance, lack of contingency planning, communication breakdowns, and failure to read early warning signs can quietly sink even the most promising business.

    Because businesses rarely collapse suddenly.
    They drift into disaster. Learn how to avoid the same mistakes that doomed the luxury liner, Titanic.

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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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  • The Mental Fitness Advantage – How Positive Intelligence Unlocks Peak Performance

    Pamela Flores, Executive Coach & Consultant, Townsend Leadership Program

    What sets high-performing leaders apart isn’t just IQ or EQ—it’s PQ: Positive Intelligence. This session introduces the science of mental fitness and equips leaders with tools to shift from self-sabotage to self-command. Learn how to strengthen your Positive Intelligence muscles, reduce stress, and make clearer, wiser decisions that inspire trust and results. MORE >

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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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  • 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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  • The 11 Deadly FEARS… 8 for Them and 3 for You!

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

    "The 11 Deadly FEARS…8 for Them and 3 for You!" is a crucial presentation that dives into the fears that can hinder success in sales and presentations. This session identifies 11 fears, with eight affecting prospects and customers, and three impacting the salesperson. By understanding these fears as conditioned responses, participants will learn to recognize and address them effectively. The presentation emphasizes the importance of awareness and inspired action to overcome these fears, ultimately enhancing sales performance. Attendees will gain valuable insights into managing fear, leading to more confident and successful interactions with clients and prospects. MORE >

    FEAR is a “programmed in” emotion that all of us are born with. It is specific and typically a reaction to threat. FEAR triggers one of three responses… fight, flight or freeze. While “normal” fear keeps you safe, “irrational” fear stunts growth, life and business. There have been as many as 530 phobias listed in various publications. This presentation deals with the eight most common fears experienced by your customers. More importantly, it walks you through how to identify them and resolve them, so your prospects willingly purchase your offerings.

    This session also identifies the three fears most commonly encountered by the salesperson. Taking control of these fears allows a salesperson greater success by preparing them for specific situations that could potential sabotage their ability to perform to their fullest.

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  • Succeeding into Succession

    Katherine Quarfordt, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Hopepunk Transformations LLC

    During this eye-opening workshop, we’re going to use counter intuitive thinking to implement strategies that will: Increase cash flow | Master messaging | Develop partnerships.
    Every business, small or large B2B or B2C has misaligned KPIs. This workshop will lower the volume of the noise and increase the focus on profitability. Whether you are new and need processes, strategies, and good habits; or you are well established and ready to make the next move toward merger or acquisition; this holistic approach is well adapted to meet your needs. Get your team rowing in the same direction with proven methods yielding measurable results.
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