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  • The Art of Not Being Defeated

    Troy Sandidge, Keynote Speaker • Emcee • Fractional CMO • Podcaster • Author, Strategy Hackers

    Life is difficult. Our lives are constantly "under construction" and so are our goals and dreams both personally and professionally. What happens when life throws you a curveball you didn't expect? What do you do when it feels like all is lost and you want to give up? This session tackles the reality and fear of defeat. MORE >

    Focuses:
    • How to Deal with Life-Altering Situations
    • Strategies on How to Dig-Deep & Move Forward Despite Obstacles
    • Q & A on Personal Techniques That Helped Me Personally & Professionally

    Breakdown:
    • How to Release What’s Holding Us Back to Pursue the Goals We Want
    • Learn & Apply the C.L.O.V.E.R. Business Framework™ to Achieve Your Goals
    • Build T.R.U.S.T. within Our Internal Teams & Departments, & Discover as a Whole
    • Renewing Our Commitments Professionally & Personally
    • Tips to Improve Productivity, Teamwork, & Culture within Micro-Teams & Organization

    Intentional Themes & Emotion Expected to Be Experienced:
    • Self-Reflection
    • Inspiration
    • Transition
    • Affirmations
    • Objectively Thinking
    • Revitalization
    • Embracing Change
    • Taking Action Toward Goals

    Actionable Takeaways:
    • Get System To Level-Up Your Mindset to Maintain Momentum to Achieve
    • Apply Strategies to Obtain Clarity & Directions to Stay in Alignment with Your Goals
    • Refocus. Realignment. Revitalization. Moving From Passion to Action

    ** Session can be customized to be more Faith-based or Motivational-Based

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  • The Power of the Mind

    Moses Akhom, Meditation Instructor, Honey N Herbs, LLC

    The Power of the Mind is an inspiring motivational speech that explores the incredible potential of human thought, belief, and focus. Through real-life stories and science-backed insights, this talk demonstrates how mindset shapes reality, influences success, and overcomes adversity. Audiences will leave empowered with practical tools to re-frame challenges, break limiting beliefs, and harness the mind’s full capacity to create meaningful change in their lives. This speech is a call to unlock the greatest asset we all possess — the untapped power within our own minds. MORE >

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  • Unlock The Leader Within ~ Conquering 3 Saboteurs to Dramatically Advance Your Career

    Rosie Zilinskas, Founder & CEO, No Woman Left Behind

    Many ambitious, high-performing women in the corporate world still find themselves asking, “Why am I not further along?” MORE >

    The truth? It’s not because they lack talent—it’s because they’ve unknowingly internalized limiting beliefs that keep them quiet, overcommitted, or stuck in waiting mode. In this powerful and practical keynote, Rosie Zilinskas reveals the 3 hidden saboteurs that silently hold women back from the visibility, leadership, and advancement they’ve earned.

    Drawing from her 30+ years of experience as a Fortune 500 executive, Rosie delivers a bold wake-up call—and a compassionate roadmap—for women ready to take ownership of their careers. Her interactive and story-driven delivery resonates deeply with women across industries and leadership levels.

    Whether you’re planning a women’s leadership summit, corporate learning series, ERG event, or DEI initiative, this keynote creates momentum that lasts long after the applause.

    🎯 What Attendees Will Walk Away With:
    ~ Clarity on what’s holding them back—and the language to stop it in its tracks

    ~ A simple but powerful mindset shift: “Campaigning for Me”—so they start owning their value instead of waiting to be chosen

    ~ The confidence to speak up in rooms that matter—even if they’re still working on believing they belong there

    ~ A renewed sense of career direction and the next right move using Rosie’s Custom Career Roadmap framework

    ~ Most importantly, they’ll walk away knowing: they’re not behind—they’re just getting started

    👥 Ideal for:
    ~ Mid-level to senior women in corporate roles

    ~ Women returning to the workforce or pivoting within their organizations

    ~ High-potential talent looking to grow into leadership

    ~ Mixed-gender audiences focused on inclusion, equity, and leadership development

    ~ College and post-college professionals preparing for or entering the workforce

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  • The Fire Triangle: Fueling Your Future with Motivation, Goals, and Support

    Margaret van Steenderen, Academic Success Coach, SLGM LLC

    In "The Fire Triangle: Fueling Your Future with Motivation, Goals, and Support," you'll learn a simple yet powerful approach to achieving your personal and professional goals. The Fire Triangle consists of three essential elements: Heat (Motivation), Fuel (Clear Goals), and Oxygen (Supportive Environment). By using practical tools to discover your inner motivation, you'll be able to set clear, actionable goals that drive you forward. MORE >

    Creating the right support network is key to maintaining momentum and achieving lasting success. This talk will show you how to build a positive environment with mentors, supportive peers, and helpful resources. You'll gain practical tips to stay focused and motivated, such as joining professional groups and creating a productive workspace. By understanding and applying the principles of the Fire Triangle, you’ll be well-equipped to achieve your goals and fuel your future.
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  • A set back, is a set up, for a comeback

    R. Brady Johnson, UUSAF Veteran, Natural Bodybuilding Competitor, Stroke Survivor, Author

    Brady speaks to people about persevering through their trials and tribulations through his own personal story. Encouraging individuals to not limit themselves and to instill hope and will to all he speaks to. At thirty-one, Brady had a massive stroke that left him paralyzed on the right side of his body. However, he was able to regain mobility on his right side without feeling his right side. Two years after his stroke, Brady participated in his first 5K. He is currently a competitor in Natural Body Building. MORE >

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  • Vision – See Yourself There “Before” You Get There!

    Cherise N Ragland, Producer, Actress, Public Speaker, Author

    Cherise Nicole speaks from a chapter in her book, "You Can Soar" on Vision! Vision is the faculty or state of being able to see. Cherise encourages participants to get a vision for their future. Without vision you can't see where you're going. When you receive a vision and idea, or a dream, it's BIGGER than you! It's for the betterment of others you're being entrusted to care for it and nurture it just like a baby. Her motto is, if you can "see" it, you truly can achieve it! MORE >

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  • Why choose to go to the moon? Your Mission and Your Purpose

    Brian Reinbold, The Mission Specialist, BraveHearts for Kids

    Sixty years ago, John Kennedy declared “This nation will commit itself to, by the end of this decade, to put a man on the surface of the moon and return him safely to the earth.” That was the Mission. That was WHAT we did. The Purpose was also expressed: "Because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win" MORE >

    As The Mission Specialist, I help Purposeful Leaders accomplish their Missions. As the EmCee for your event, I help make you look good. "I don't fly the rockets, I just help make sure the trip goes well!"
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  • Courage Is The Master of Fear

    Cherise N Ragland, Producer, Actress, Public Speaker, Author

    Cherise Nicole speaks from a Chapter in her book "You Can Soar" on Courage Being The Master of Fear. Sometimes life's blows damage people's confidence and leave them with a broken or bruised wing? How can one soar when they've been broken on the inside? Cherise will motivate people to move out of their comfort zone and extinguish the excuses and lies that cripple people from moving forward in life. She motivates listeners to action! MORE >

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  • You Can Soar! There’s Purpose In Your Pain

    Cherise N Ragland, Producer, Actress, Public Speaker, Author

    Cherise Nicole speaks from her book "You Can Soar" encouraging her listeners to believe they can reach their dreams despite adversity, whether they grew up in a dysfunctional household, experienced poverty, divorce, physical or sexual abuse, an absentee parent, struggle with inadequacies, low self-esteem, or a sense of loss because of the painful effects of their past. MORE >

    The bald eagle uses strong winds from a storm to lift it higher above the clouds. The storm actually gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest its wings. Cherise will motivate you to "action" and teach you how to turn your heartache into a heartbeat, take lemons and make lemonade, and allow the abrasive sandpaper of life to smooth you. There’s purpose in your pain and like an eagle, you can SOAR above it all!
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  • Keeping the main thing, the main thing

    R. Brady Johnson, UUSAF Veteran, Natural Bodybuilding Competitor, Stroke Survivor, Author

    Growing up as a youth, my mother was a college educator, and my father was the President of the 2nd largest School Board in Illinois.I played football and Baseball, and sung for The Pepsi Generation Singer. I began to struggle with my grades, and my mother said that I needed to "keep the main thing, the main thing". She suggested that I use, what she said as the three F's, and yes,I thought of one. The three F's, Focus, Fun, and Friends,and I have used them through life. I am a successful, retired member of the USAF, I have been a sports agent, working with 22 NFL players, a motivational speaker, and now I am a Natural Bodybuilding. I have held on to "Keeping the main thing the main thing", and the three F's!!! MORE >

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