Free Business Topics in Dallas-Fort Worth

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  • Leading Teams: From Alignment to Impact

    Tyler Fisher, Ed.D., Executive Coach & Principal Consultant, New Found Power, LLC

    What separates teams that consistently win from those that struggle—even when they’re full of talented people? In this keynote, leaders will explore what truly drives team performance and how their role shapes the outcome. Drawing from real-world experience and practical frameworks, this session challenges leaders to look beyond personalities and tactics and focus on alignment, conditions, and leadership behaviors that make teamwork work. MORE >

    Participants will examine how shared purpose, clear roles, and common expectations create the foundation for success, and why capability, communication, cooperation, and coordination must be intentionally developed. The talk also addresses the often-overlooked conditions that influence teams—culture, priorities, systems, and constraints—and the leader’s responsibility to shape them. This keynote is a call to action for leaders who are willing to do the work: to facilitate rather than dictate, build accountability, grow capability, and create a culture where teams don’t just perform, but win together.
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  • Educating Business Owners on Creating Value and Preparing to Sell

    Cliff Gardner, Partner, ECP Ventures

    Cliff enjoys speaking to business groups of any size. His goal is to educate business people so that they are more knowledgeable about business purchases and sales. Here are some of the key topics that Cliff speaks on: MORE >

    1. How to prepare a business for sale.
    2. How long it should take to sell a business.
    3. How to effectively showcase a business to achieve full value.
    4. Why a business advisor is essential for a successful business sale.
    5. What to avoid when selecting a business advisor.
    6. What a successful sales process looks like.
    7. Why so many businesses sales fail?
    8. What the role of business owner(s) in a sales process should be.
    9. How to determine the appropriate value of a business.
    10. How to align expectations with reality before commencing a sale.

    Cliff’s experience is extensive and he is happy to customize his presentation to align with the specific requests and requirements of his audience.

    Cliff offers a warm interactive environment that audiences find enjoyable and illuminating.

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  • A Leader That Can Be Led

    Marijke Gray, Consultant, Kemp-Solutions

    Many people believe that leadership is only about guiding others, but the most effective leaders also know how to follow. In this engaging and practical session, Gray explores the essential principle that great leadership requires humility, teachability, and the willingness to receive guidance from peers, mentors, and the communities one serves. MORE >

    Gray illustrates how leaders can develop emotional intelligence, reflective practice, and collaborative decision-making by learning when to step back, listen carefully, and allow others to contribute. Participants discover how reciprocal leadership strengthens teams, enhances cultural humility, and improves outcomes in mental health, education, and community-based work.

    Through discussion, real-life examples, and interactive engagement, attendees learn how embracing vulnerability can be a source of strength and how modeling adaptive, grounded leadership inspires trust and lasting impact. Participants leave with actionable strategies for fostering collaboration, deepening self-awareness, and leading in ways that empower both themselves and those around them.

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  • Culture by Design, Not Default

    Joshua Hart, Founder, Joshua Hart Consulting

    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

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  • Leading Through Tough Conversations

    Joshua Hart, Founder, Joshua Hart Consulting

    A practical, real-world guide for managers who have to deliver hard messages without losing their people. Audience takeaways: A simple 4-step structure for any difficult conversation; How to reduce defensiveness and increase accountability; What great leaders do differently when emotions run high

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  • Leading Through the Fog: Making Clear Decisions in Uncertain Times

    Raymond Kemp Sr., Founder / President, Kemp Solutions

    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 overwhelm, strengthen communication, and make decisions with purpose, even when the road ahead is unclear. MORE >

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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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  • 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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  • Don’t Just React: How to Equip, Reflect, and Act for Unshakeable Leadership

    Cate Burnett Fierbaugh, Leadership & Personal Development Coach, ERA Coaching and Consulting

    Leaders often feel stuck in the cycle of reaction, leading to burnout, second-guessing, and a lack of clarity. This session introduces the ERA Clarity Framework, a simple, powerful model designed to help you regain focus and lead with unshakeable confidence. Learn how to Equip yourself with the right skills, create space to Reflect on what truly matters, and take intentional Action. Attendees will leave with a practical framework they can immediately use to cut through the noise, overcome imposter syndrome, and step into their leadership role with purpose and peace. MORE >

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  • Mastering the Middle: How to Own Your Influence and Prevent Burnout

    Cate Burnett Fierbaugh, Leadership & Personal Development Coach, ERA Coaching and Consulting

    The middle management role is the toughest pivot in any career. You are expected to set strategy, coach your team, and manage up, often leaving you isolated and overwhelmed. This session is designed to equip managers with the tools to take control of their role. We will explore how to confidently navigate the pressure from above, effectively coach and delegate to your team, and define the boundaries necessary to protect your time and energy. Leave with practical strategies to own your influence, reduce the feeling of being pulled in every direction, and lead without risking burnout. MORE >

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