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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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  • Signature Skills: The Missing Piece to Higher Performance

    Steve Hendon, PCC, Business, Executive & Performance Coach, Practice To Business

    Why do capable, hardworking people still struggle with consistency, confidence, and sustained performance, especially under pressure? In this engaging and practical presentation, Steve Hendon introduces the concept of Signature Skills: the unique combination of strengths, emotional intelligence, mindset, and well-being that shapes how each person shows up, leads, and performs. MORE >

    Rather than focusing on generic “soft skills” or one-size-fits-all solutions, this session helps participants understand what truly sets them apart and how to leverage it intentionally. Attendees will gain insight into why traditional skill development often falls short, how internal habits and emotional patterns influence performance, and what it takes to operate at a higher level with greater clarity, resilience, and impact. This presentation is designed to resonate across industries and roles, offering practical takeaways participants can apply immediately to improve effectiveness, engagement, and results.
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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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  • 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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  • Leadership Confidence and Resilience in Times of Change: How Leaders Build Trust, Clarity, and Stability Under Pressure

    Raymond Kemp Sr., Founder / President, Kemp Solutions

    Most people don’t fail in leadership because they lack talent. They struggle because they never learned how to find their footing when responsibility hits. In this engaging and practical talk, Raymond D. Kemp Sr. shares his signature “Bambi to Ironman” framework, drawn from 33 years of global leadership in the U.S. Navy and his experience as a former Presidential appointee. MORE >

    Raymond explores why smart, capable people often feel unsteady when stepping into new roles, and how simple shifts in confidence, clarity, and communication can transform the way they lead. Audiences learn the five core components of resilient leadership, how to build trust quickly, and how to navigate pressure without losing themselves or their teams.

    This presentation is designed for anyone who wants to grow — new managers, emerging leaders, community members, students, veterans, and individuals facing life transitions. Raymond offers real stories, practical tools, and encouraging insights that show people how to stand stronger, lead with intention, and rise to the challenges in front of them.

    Participants walk away with actionable strategies they can use immediately, renewed confidence in their leadership potential, and a clear sense that no matter where they started, they can build the capacity to lead well.

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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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  • 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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  • Feedback that Fuels Growth: How to Say Hard Things with Clarity and Care

    Pamela Flores, Executive Coach & Consultant, Townsend Leadership Program

    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 strategies for saying hard things in a way that builds trust, strengthens relationships, and inspires lasting change. MORE >

    Attendees will leave with tools they can immediately apply to lead with confidence and influence.
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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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