Free Business Topics in Dallas-Fort Worth
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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
Request This Free SpeechFeedback 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 >
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From CEO to Whistleblower: Ethical Decision-Making in the Face of Fraud
Jim Wanserski, Principal Officer & Founder, Wanserski & Associates
Request This Free SpeechJim 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 terms as COO, and three CEO roles with both public and private companies. MORE >
Along the way, however, he ended up uncovering a number of fraud and corruption incidents, amounting to $350 million in suits, liens, judgments, awards, and recoveries. Those experiences, and in-depth research into philosophy, ethics, and even criminality - led him to several foundational frameworks and methods for “ethical decision-making.” -
Mastering the Middle: How to Own Your Influence and Prevent Burnout
Cate Burnett Fierbaugh, Leadership & Personal Development Coach, ERA Coaching and Consulting
Request This Free SpeechThe 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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Work is More Fun than Fun: Why Culture Matters
Amy Lewis Hofland, Sr. Director and Lecturer, Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD
Request This Free SpeechAmy 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. -
Signature Skills: The Missing Piece to Higher Performance
Steve Hendon, PCC, Business, Executive & Performance Coach, Practice To Business
Request This Free SpeechWhy 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. -
Maximizing Your Reach Through the Channel
Katherine Quarfordt, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Hopepunk Transformations LLC
Request This Free SpeechDuring 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. The program is applicable to businesses offering goods, or services, or both. MORE > -
Don’t Just React: How to Equip, Reflect, and Act for Unshakeable Leadership
Cate Burnett Fierbaugh, Leadership & Personal Development Coach, ERA Coaching and Consulting
Request This Free SpeechLeaders 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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Leading Through Tough Conversations
Joshua Hart, Founder, Joshua Hart Consulting
Request This Free SpeechA 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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Educating Business Owners on Creating Value and Preparing to Sell
Cliff Gardner, Partner, ECP Ventures
Request This Free SpeechCliff 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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Leading Teams: From Alignment to Impact
Tyler Fisher, Ed.D., Executive Coach & Principal Consultant, New Found Power, LLC
Request This Free SpeechWhat 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.