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  • EQ Over IQ: Unlocking Emotional Intelligence for Personal and Professional Success

    Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC

    Research consistently shows that emotional intelligence — not academic credentials or technical skill — is the greatest predictor of success in both life and leadership. Dr. Deitra C. Payne, combining her background as a university professor, HR educator, and certified coach, breaks down the five pillars of emotional intelligence in a way that is practical, memorable, and immediately applicable. She makes the science of EQ accessible to every audience, from the seasoned executive to the emerging professional just finding their footing. MORE >

    Audiences leave this session with a clear self-assessment of their own emotional intelligence strengths and blind spots, specific strategies for improving self-awareness and empathy, and a renewed appreciation for the human side of success. Whether navigating a difficult workplace dynamic, a leadership transition, or a personal crossroads, this session gives attendees the emotional toolkit to show up as their most effective — and most authentic — selves.
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  • Lead with Heart: The Power of Empathetic Leadership

    Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC

    The most effective leaders of our time aren't just strategically sharp — they're emotionally attuned, deeply human, and capable of making every person on their team feel seen, heard, and valued. Dr. Deitra C. Payne draws on over 15 years of experience teaching human resource management and coaching professionals at every level to make the case that empathy isn't a soft skill — it's a leadership superpower. And it can be learned, practiced, and measured. MORE >

    In this engaging and research-grounded presentation, audiences discover how empathetic leadership drives retention, boosts team performance, and builds the kind of organizational trust that outlasts any single initiative. Dr. Payne delivers this message with her signature blend of academic rigor, relatable storytelling, and humor that keeps every seat filled with attention. Leaders leave with a renewed understanding of their impact and a practical framework for leading with both strength and heart.
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  • Broken No More: Confronting and Conquering Workplace Bullying

    Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC

    Workplace bullying is one of the most damaging — and most underreported — threats to organizational health today. Dr. Deitra C. Payne, whose award-winning research paper Broken: The Harmful Effects of Workplace Bullying earned a Distinguished Paper Award at an international academic conference, brings both scholarly authority and human compassion to this critical conversation. She doesn't just name the problem — she gives leaders and teams the tools to dismantle it. MORE >

    Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how workplace bullying manifests, the devastating impact it has on individuals and organizational culture, and the concrete steps leaders and HR professionals can take to create environments where every person is treated with dignity. This session is equal parts eye-opening and empowering — and one every organization needs to hear before the damage is already done.
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  • Preparing Your Business for an Exit Before it’s too Late

    Anthony Perez, Founder, Harvest Wealth Strategies

    Millions of business owners are approaching retirement over the next decade, yet most have not developed a clear succession plan for their company. Studies show that nearly two-thirds of family-owned businesses lack a documented succession plan, which often leads to lower business value, delayed exits, or businesses closing entirely when owners step away. MORE >

    In this presentation, Anthony Perez explores what business owners should be doing three to five years before transitioning out of their company. The discussion goes beyond financial statements and addresses the key drivers that determine the value and transferability of a business—leadership depth, operational independence, customer concentration, and long-term strategic planning.

    Anthony also addresses the emotional side of transition, including identity, control, and the fear many owners experience when considering life after the business they spent decades building.

    Attendees leave with a clearer understanding of:

    - What truly drives the value of a business
    - The most common mistakes owners make when preparing to exit
    - How to align business strategy with personal financial goals

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  • The Founder Trap: When You Become the Lid on Your Own Company

    John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley

    You started it. You grew it. Now it can’t grow because of you. It’s not a failure – it’s a pattern that hits the best founders. John Franklin Wiley has lived this as a CEO and helped dozens of owners break free of it as a strategist. In this candid, story-driven talk, John unpacks why founder dependency is the #1 value killer in small and mid-size companies – and what it actually takes to build something that can run, grow, and eventually sell without you in every chair. MORE >

    Your audience will walk away with:
    • The three signs a founder has become the bottleneck
    • Why “delegation” alone doesn’t fix it
    • What buyer-ready leadership infrastructure actually looks like Practical, personal, and jargon-free.

    Built for entrepreneur groups, peer advisory roundtables, and business associations.

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  • What’s Your Business Actually Worth? The Honest Conversation Owners Aren’t Having

    John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley

    Most business owners have a number in their head – what they think their company is worth. Most of them are wrong. Not because they’re bad at business, but because they’ve never looked at their company through a buyer’s eyes. In this straightforward, no-pitch talk, John Franklin Wiley – a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and strategist who has evaluated over $75 million in acquisitions – walks your group through what actually determines business value, and the one mistake that routinely costs owners 25–35% of their potential sale price. MORE >

    Your audience will walk away with:
    • The five factors buyers actually use to value a company
    • Three questions every owner should be able to answer today
    • Why the business you’d want to buy isn’t the business you’re currently running Educational, actionable, and designed for business owners at any stage.

    Ideal for chambers, financial planning groups, and professional associations.

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  • From Condemned Hospital to National Nonprofit: Leadership When the Odds Are Absurd

    John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley

    In 2009, John Franklin Wiley walked into a 150,000-square-foot abandoned hospital with no funding, no staff, and a vision that made everyone nervous. Within a few years, it became River of Refuge – a fully operational transitional housing campus for homeless working families. This talk isn’t about nonprofit work. It’s about what happens when you lead from conviction instead of a business plan – when the resources are thin, the critics are loud, and the only thing you have going for you is an unwillingness to quit. John shares the real story: the financing nobody thought would work, the volunteers who showed up, the moments when the project should have died, and the lesson that transformed how he leads everything since. MORE >

    Your audience will walk away with:
    • Why vision without a plan still beats a plan without vision
    • How to lead when you can’t guarantee the outcome
    • The one question that kept the project alive when the money ran out

    A leadership story for any audience – business, civic, nonprofit, or faith-based.

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  • Why 80% of Businesses Listed for Sale Never Sell – And What Smart Owners Do Differently

    John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley

    Eight out of ten businesses that go to market never close a deal. Not because the businesses are bad but because the owners weren't ready. Drawing on his experience vetting over $75 million in acquisitions, John Franklin Wiley reveals the blind spots that kill deals before they start. MORE >

    In this practical, no-pitch talk, John walks your group through the five factors that actually determine whether a business sells or stalls – and the steps any owner can take today to protect their legacy and their retirement. This isn't about selling tomorrow. It's about making sure you can when the time comes.

    Your audience will walk away with:
    - The one question every buyer asks that most owners can't answer
    - Why emotional attachment is the #1 value killer
    - Three moves that can increase a company's sale price by 25–35%

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  • The Human Side of Change: Communicating through Uncertainty

    Ryan Bouda, Leadership & Culture Strategist, LEAP Training & Coaching

    Change disrupts more than workflows; it disrupts the brain. When people experience change, uncertainty and resistance often follow, not because they’re unwilling, but because their brains are wired to seek safety, predictability, and meaning. The Human Side of Change equips leaders with a human-centered approach to guiding others through transition with clarity and connection. MORE >

    This session explores the neuroscience of change and introduces an 8-part communication framework designed to meet people where they are...logically, emotionally, or both. Rather than delivering one-size-fits-all messages, leaders learn how to tailor communication to individual needs, values, and motivations, creating understanding instead of resistance.
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  • Conscious Leadership: Mastering the Leadership Balcony

    Ryan Bouda, Leadership & Culture Strategist, LEAP Training & Coaching

    Great leadership is about awareness, intention, and how leaders show up in moments that matter. Conscious Leadership invites leaders to step back from the noise of daily demands and view situations with clarity, perspective, and purpose. MORE >

    Drawing from the concept of The Leadership Balcony, participants learn how to rise above reactive behaviors and lead from a grounded, intentional state. Leaders will explore how their state of being, the stories they tell themselves, and the strategies they choose directly influence team engagement, trust, accountability, and culture.

    Through real-world examples, reflection, and practical tools, this session equips leaders to respond rather than react, align actions with values, and model the behaviors that inspire consistency, empowerment, and results. Leaders at any stage will leave with a clear framework to adapt to challenges while staying anchored to purpose.

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