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For small business owners sitting on sales, customer, and operations data they don't use. How to turn everyday business data into decisions, which questions to ask, which free tools to use, and how AI now makes basic analytics accessible without hiring a data team.
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,
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
Getting 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.
The Titanic wasn’t destroyed by the iceberg. It was destroyed by overconfidence, ignored warnings, and poor planning. In this powerful business class, we unpack the leadership decisions that led to one of history’s most famous failures — and the striking parallels inside modern companies. You’ll discover how arrogance, lack of contingency planning, communication breakdowns, and failure to read early warning
"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
For any general audience, civic groups, libraries, community organizations. A plain-language tour of what AI can do today, where the fear and the hype both miss the mark, and how ordinary people and organizations can use it wisely. Approachable, balanced, and questions-welcome.
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 managers and executives hearing about "AI agents" and wanting a grounded briefing. What agentic AI actually is, where it's genuinely useful in business operations today, what it costs, and how to evaluate it without falling for vendor hype. Strategic, not technical.
From Roman hypocaust systems to modern smart thermostats, the story of heating and cooling is more than mechanical innovation — it’s a story of human ingenuity, risk, and problem-solving. In this engaging and eye-opening session, you’ll discover how centuries of innovation shaped comfort, health, productivity, and even economic growth. This isn’t a dry history lesson. It’s a fascinating journey through
For high school and college students curious about AI but unsure where to begin. A lively, example-driven session showing what AI can build, how students can start with free tools today, and what a path into data and AI careers really looks like. Designed to demystify and encourage, not overwhelm
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
This is the raw story of what it feels like to battle self-doubt, misunderstood wiring, and the constant internal question: “Why can’t I just get it together?” In this powerful keynote, I share how I went from struggling with self-esteem and executive function to leading a multi‑million dollar company. You’ll walk away with hard-earned lessons on resilience, self-awareness, and turning
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.
For college students and recent graduates in any major. How to add practical AI and data skills on top of any degree, what employers now expect, and how to stand out in a job market where AI literacy is becoming baseline. Honest about what matters and what's hype
If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do… so why can’t I consistently do it?” — this talk is for you. Executive function is the brain’s management system. It governs focus, follow-through, organization, emotional regulation, and decision-making. For neurodivergent professionals with ADHD, these skills can feel inconsistent — strong one day, scattered the next. But here’s the truth: ADHD
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.
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