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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. -
The Hidden Power of Influence: How Leaders Quietly Shape Culture Every Day
Mayme Doumbia, PhD., PCC, Principal, Xcelsior Coaching and Consulting, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechMost leaders underestimate how much their everyday choices shape the culture around them. This presentation explores the “hidden power” of influence, the subtle signals leaders send through their tone, follow-through, boundaries, and behavior, especially under pressure. Drawing on real examples and research from industrial and organizational psychology, Dr. Doumbia breaks down how culture is formed not only by big initiatives and values statements, but by what leaders consistently reward, ignore, and model. MORE >
Participants will learn a simple lens for spotting the cultural messages they send (often without realizing it), how to close the gap between their intent and their impact, and three practical shifts they can make immediately to strengthen trust, credibility, and alignment on their teams. -
Don’t Just React: How to Equip, Reflect, and Act for Unshakeable Leadership
Cate Burnett Fierbaugh, Leadership & Personal Development Coach, ERA Coaching and Consulting
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
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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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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5 Keys to Failure
Jeffery Mercier, Transformational Coach | Public Speaker | Author, ARC Development LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free SpeechFailure is scary because of what it means to us but what if we could re-frame what it means and use that as a way to guide ourselves through the fear of failure? In this presentation Jeffery goes over 5 keys he learned about failure and how you can develop an ability to get over your fear and move towards your success at lightening pace
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Succeeding into Succession
Katherine Quarfordt, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Hopepunk Transformations LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechDuring this eye-opening workshop, we’re going to use counter intuitive thinking to implement strategies that will: Increase cash flow | Master messaging | Develop partnerships.
Every business, small or large B2B or B2C has misaligned KPIs. This workshop will lower the volume of the noise and increase the focus on profitability. Whether you are new and need processes, strategies, and good habits; or you are well established and ready to make the next move toward merger or acquisition; this holistic approach is well adapted to meet your needs. Get your team rowing in the same direction with proven methods yielding measurable results.
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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 > -
Your 501 C is Just a Tax Status and Not a Business Model
Rick Bousquet, Founder / President, Minding Your Nonprofit
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechThere are way too many great missions with nonprofits, foundations, and associations that just don’t understand the business side to long term sustainability and growth. This presentation dives into business principles associated with board development, strategic planning, operations, staff/volunteer management, programs and services, diverse fundraising, marketing, business development, and community engagement.
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Why Those in Recovery Make Great Leaders
Rick Bousquet, Founder / President, Minding Your Nonprofit
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechThose 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 a successful and effective leader. This presentation covers the similarities of the 12 step program and how it is applied to leadership. MORE >
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From Comfort Food to Superpower: The Perks of Curiosity
Amy Schultz, Owner, Unplain Jane Studio
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self-Improvement
Request This Free Speech“From Comfort Food to Superpower: The Perks of Curiosity” is an entertaining and thought-provoking presentation by Amy Schultz that explores curiosity not as a whimsical trait, but as a powerful psychological driver of personal growth and professional success. Drawing from cognitive science and psychology, Amy demonstrates that curiosity is a deliberate, proactive practice that fuels learning, creativity, emotional resilience, and adaptability in an ever-changing world. MORE >
The presentation also spotlights famously curious figures—such as Leonardo da Vinci, Brené Brown, and Alex Trebec —who turned insatiable inquiry into groundbreaking achievements. Their stories serve as case studies in how sustained curiosity can lead to mastery and innovation across disciplines.Whether you’re looking to enhance problem-solving skills, boost motivation, or discover new career pathways, this talk reveals how curiosity can unlock unexpected and lasting rewards.