All Topics in Dallas-Fort Worth
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Onramps to Advocacy
Kelley Thomas, Regional Advocacy Director, Raise Your Hand Texas
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Request This Free SpeechGetting started on the advocacy journey can look different for everyone. During this time, we will discuss ways to know you are on the right path, how to stay fueled and look at a variety of ways to get involved from the slow lane to the fast one.
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Multi-scale AI Modeling of Small-scale Turbulence Above Ocean Waves
Kianoosh Yousefi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UT Dallas
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechWinds and waves constantly exchange mass, momentum, and energy, shaping everything from daily weather to long-term climate. A key part of this process is the small-scale turbulence that forms just above and below the ocean surface. Despite its importance, scientists still know relatively little about how these turbulent motions work, mainly because they are so difficult to observe and measure. MORE >
Our work combines carefully controlled laboratory experiments with artificial intelligence (AI) tools to better understand these processes. Using a custom wind–wave tunnel, we created detailed measurements of airflow over surface waves. We then trained an AI model to recognize patterns in the turbulent flow and to link them with wave properties that can be measured more easily. This approach allows us to reconstruct the small-scale turbulence that drives air–sea exchanges. By capturing this missing piece, our work opens a pathway to more accurate forecasts of weather and climate, while also helping us understand how the ocean and atmosphere interact at their boundary. -
Maximizing Your Reach Through the Channel
Katherine Quarfordt, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Hopepunk Transformations LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
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 > -
Mastering the Middle: How to Own Your Influence and Prevent Burnout
Cate Burnett Fierbaugh, Leadership & Personal Development Coach, ERA Coaching and Consulting
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
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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Mastering the Mic – Speak Up. Stand Out.
Denise Castille, Chief Lifesaving Officer and Founder, Any Day CPR Training, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechGreat leaders are great communicators—and that begins with owning your voice. In this empowering session, Denise draws on her experience as a Distinguished Toastmaster and longtime trainer to help participants conquer fear, organize thoughts, and communicate with confidence and clarity. Whether you're new to public speaking or looking to sharpen your influence, this talk delivers practical tools and a mindset shift that empowers lasting growth. MORE >
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Making the World Carbon Negative While We Still Use Oil and Gas
David Munson Jr., Founder and CEO, The Get Real Alliance
TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Request This Free SpeechIf we add badly needed minerals to land and sea we will sharply increase photosynthesis and lower carbon dioxide levels while more importantly having more and better food. We also need to invest in fighting deserts and dying forests as well as protecting topsoil with cover crops in-stead of bare dirt.
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Leading Through Pressure: Culture, Commitment, and Care in Uncertain Times
Mayme Doumbia, PhD., PCC, Principal, Xcelsior Coaching and Consulting, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechLeaders 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. -
Leadership is for ALL, Not Just for a Few
Jacob Niemeier, PE, Founder & Executive Director, Vera Aqua Vera Vita
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Request This Free SpeechThis talk redefines leadership as a quality and mindset accessible to all, not just those with formal titles. Attendees will gain a fresh perspective on their potential to lead and make a positive impact in various areas of their lives. They will leave with practical tools for developing leadership qualities and inspiring others, fostering a culture where everyone can lead and contribute. MORE >
"Discover Your Path to Greatness” through better decision-making, character development, and living out your unique mission. -
Improve Health with Lifestyle Change
Terri Chrisman, Podcaster, Author, Nutritionist, Fabulous Health
TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Request This Free SpeechHow do you go from unwell and at risk of disease to a life of vitality? In this presentation, nutritionist Terri Chrisman discusses the six pillars of a healthy lifestyle and offers strategies to improve health through daily action steps. Don’t just survive, thrive!
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How to Give Away Money
Elizabeth A.M. Searing, PhD, CNP, Associate Professor and Fellow, Venise Stuart Professorship in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, UT Dallas
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechThe 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 your millions) go? This program talks about the best things you can do to help your money help others. MORE >