Free Speakers DFW is a pro bono speakers bureau. Every presentation on this page is free to book, with no fees, no honorarium and no mileage. Browse the topics below and request a guest speaker for your next meeting, workshop or community event.
The mind operates by an unchanging set of rules. Understanding and applying them is the difference between success and failure in teamwork, personal life and professionally. Learn how to effectively engage your mind for success.
For 115 years, Scouting has shaped generations of leaders, built stronger communities, and instilled timeless values of character, service, and adventure. This engaging presentation will journey through the legacy of Scouting, highlighting inspiring local stories and impactful data that showcase its reach and relevance today. From outdoor skills to STEM exploration, from service projects to leadership development, we’ll illustrate how
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
Many people will experience trauma or overwhelming stress at some point in their lives, but far too often, they believe they must endure those struggles in silence. In this compassionate and practical session, Gray explores how leaders, mentors, and community members can recognize the hidden weight that individuals carry and offer support that restores hope, dignity, and connection. Grounded in
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.
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
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,
Marjorie tells stories of her experience as a Dallas Cowboys beat reporter, and what it was like as the first woman from any news entity to be assigned to cover the Cowboys beat during Tom Landry's last few years and the early years of Jerry and Jimmy.
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
Most men don't lose their direction all at once. It happens slowly — through absent fathers, accumulated failures, and a life built on performance instead of purpose. Lost to Leader: Rebuilding Your Masculine Frame is a raw, direct look at how men lose the internal structure that makes them leaders — and the framework to rebuild it. Drawing from construction
"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
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
When everything feels urgent, thinking suffers—and mistakes increase. This session shows why constant pressure makes work harder and how small shifts in expectations, communication, and priorities lead to better decisions. Participants learn simple ways to reduce mental clutter, clarify what actually matters, and respond instead of react in high-pressure environments.
In The Invisible Child, Karen Coleman reflects on her childhood in a family of seven and the loneliness she often felt amid a crowded household. Through this deep personal story, she invites audiences to see that leadership begins with confidence, communication, and the courage to speak up. Drawing on the powerful image of being the “invisible child,” Karen shows how
How gaining clarity on one's exact purpose can gain you shortcuts to victories and save you precious time in life.
For nonprofit leaders and volunteers. Practical, low-cost and free AI tools that stretch limited staff and dollars, from grant writing and donor communication to organizing data and measuring impact. Grounded in real nonprofit constraints, no technical background needed.
Our past experiences, familiar patterns, and assumptions often shape the way we see our choices and possibilities. Sometimes, we follow familiar paths without pausing to consider what else might be possible. What if we gave ourselves the space to question old assumptions, explore new perspectives, and imagine different directions so we can shape our next chapter with greater intention? Through
Discover how giving back can propel you forward! This presentation explores how involvement in philanthropy — whether through volunteering, fundraising, or advocacy — goes far beyond making a difference in the community. Students and young professionals will learn how philanthropic engagement builds valuable career skills like leadership, communication, and project management, while also expanding personal networks and opening unexpected doors
Foundations of Investing is an educational program for people who are either new to investing or need a refresher. Participants will learn: The importance of developing a strategy; The impact of asset allocation; The influence of inflation on your long-term goals.
For parents and educators wondering how to prepare kids for an AI-shaped future. Covers what teens should actually learn now, how to spot real skill-building versus screen time, safe and creative ways young people can start using AI tools, and how these skills strengthen college applications. Jargon-free, aimed at parents with no technical background.
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
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
Standing out costs something. Most people aren't willing to pay it. A Toyota Corolla is a great car. It's also not worth six figures, because they make millions of them, all the same way, off the same line. A Ferrari is worth what it's worth because of the opposite. More thought goes into every process. Every detail is intentional. Same
In this data-backed session, Ukay challenges outdated ideas around dieting and exercise. He presents a realistic, empowering approach to female fat loss that prioritizes strength, sustainability, and sanity—without the extremes.
Learn about the Fentanyl crisis sweeping the country. Learn about the affects of fentanyl and how is it being marketed into the community. The training will end by covering overdose symptoms and how to use Narcan which contains Naloxone, a life saving substance that reverses opioid overdoses.
People remember how you communicate when they’re worried, frustrated, or facing a difficult decision. Before real estate, I worked as an ER nurse. Both roles taught me how much trust depends on listening, explaining things clearly, and following through. In this presentation, I’ll share lessons from the ER and eight years in real estate that apply to leading a team,
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.
The word “philanthropist” might make you think of monocles and Monopoly. But anyone can be a philanthropist – you just give away money! And though it may sound easy, doing it the right way can be confusing. How much should you care about efficiency? How does a nonprofit measure effectiveness? What control do you have over where your pennies (or
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
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,
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