Free Business Topics in Dallas-Fort Worth

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • From Museum to University: How an Art Museum Bloomed

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

    In this engaging presentation, Amy Lewis Hofland traces the remarkable transformation of the Crow Museum — from a private family collection into a thriving university affiliated institution that now welcomes more than 100,000 visitors annually and has expanded into a 60,000 sq ft campus venue. Audiences will gain insight into strategic leadership, board development, donor acquisition, and institutional partnerships, learning how to replicate this model of sustainable growth in cultural, educational, or nonprofit settings. MORE >

    Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to drive expansion, maximize community engagement, and elevate funding opportunities—delivering strong return on investment through tangible outcomes in visibility, revenue, and mission impact.
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  • From CEO to Whistleblower: Ethical Decision-Making in the Face of Fraud

    Jim Wanserski, Principal Officer & Founder, Wanserski & Associates

    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 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.”
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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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  • 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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  • 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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