Free Speakers DFW is a pro bono speakers bureau. These Business presentations are given free by local guest speakers to Rotary clubs, chambers of commerce, libraries, schools and companies across DFW. There are no fees, no honorarium and no mileage costs.
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,
What happens in the few seconds before a leader responds often matters more than everything said afterward. An emotion arrives, a thought follows, a decision forms, an action happens, and suddenly there is a result everyone has to live with. In this keynote, Haley Stewart introduces Sit. Breathe. Think. Feel.™, a practical interruption that creates space between emotion and action,
Jim Wanserski has served in a number of professional, management, staff, consulting, and executive positions with public and private companies. From his early tenure in telecommunications and technology, to management consulting, executive roles, and even fraud-busting, the breadth of his experience is wide-ranging and of value for all levels of management, including not-for-profit entities. His recent roles include CFO, three
Every leader, parent, or community member eventually faces moments when the path forward is unclear. In this practical and encouraging talk, Raymond D. Kemp Sr. shares tools for staying grounded, thinking clearly, and leading with confidence when circumstances feel uncertain. Drawing from decades of high-pressure leadership in the U.S. Navy, he offers simple, actionable strategies anyone can use to reduce
Sales force underperformance is rarely a training issue — it’s usually a leadership, structure, and accountability issue. In this high-impact keynote, Thomas R. Niesen equips CEOs with the tools to identify and eliminate the five hidden sales weaknesses quietly draining their revenue. From rethinking hiring practices to setting behavior-driven management standards, CEOs will walk away with a blueprint to build
People need clear communication most when they feel uncertain. Drawing on his experience as an ER nurse and real estate broker, Andrey Gulchuk shares lessons about listening, explaining difficult information, and following through when decisions matter. Although the settings are very different, both taught him the importance of helping people feel heard without promising outcomes he cannot control. This presentation
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. You’ll discover how arrogance, lack of contingency planning, communication breakdowns, and failure to read early warning
Culture is built in the everyday moments — the small conversations people think don’t matter. This session shows leaders how to turn those moments into intentional culture-shaping tools. Audience takeaways: How to diagnose cultural “leaks.”; The 3 conversations that define every team; How to reinforce culture without cheesy posters
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools a leader has—yet it’s often avoided, delayed, or delivered in ways that create resistance instead of results. In this session, participants will learn how to turn tough conversations into opportunities for growth by giving feedback that is both clear and compassionate. Drawing on proven leadership and emotional intelligence principles, we’ll explore practical
We often associate powerful leadership with authority, control, and the ability to get people to do what we want. But some of the most effective leaders operate very differently. In this engaging presentation, Nancy McCulloch explores the difference between power and force and why the strongest leaders don't need to intimidate, micromanage, or control others to be influential. True leadership
For working professionals in any field worried about staying relevant. What AI can and can't do in knowledge work, how to use it to become more valuable rather than replaceable, and the concrete habits that separate people who thrive from those who fall behind.
During this strategy workshop, we’re going investigate the 5 Ws every business needs to know for maximizing sales. Who | What | Where | Why | When. Every business new or well established, small or large B2B or B2C, or in transition can increase their effectiveness in the client journey. This workshop will overcome the roadblocks experienced from misguided detours.
For managers and executives hearing about "AI agents" and wanting a grounded briefing. What agentic AI actually is, where it's genuinely useful in business operations today, what it costs, and how to evaluate it without falling for vendor hype. Strategic, not technical.
Great leaders are great communicators—and that begins with owning your voice. In this empowering session, Denise draws on her experience as a Distinguished Toastmaster and longtime trainer to help participants conquer fear, organize thoughts, and communicate with confidence and clarity. Whether you're new to public speaking or looking to sharpen your influence, this talk delivers practical tools and a mindset
For small business owners sitting on sales, customer, and operations data they don't use. How to turn everyday business data into decisions, which questions to ask, which free tools to use, and how AI now makes basic analytics accessible without hiring a data team.
Showing 45 of 45 free topics
