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Dream Courageously: Building Unshakeable Confidence to Chase Your Goals
Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement
Request This Free SpeechToo many people are waiting — for the right time, the right resources, or permission they'll never get — while their dreams quietly collect dust. Dr. Deitra C. Payne, achievement and accountability coach and a woman who won big on Let's Make a Deal after surviving one of the hardest seasons of her life, knows exactly what it takes to step boldly toward your goals even when fear says otherwise. She brings that energy — and a lot of laughter — to every room she enters. MORE >
This presentation challenges audiences to identify the beliefs holding them back, take decisive action toward their biggest goals, and build the kind of unshakeable confidence that doesn't wait for ideal conditions. Aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone in transition will leave this session with a renewed sense of purpose, a clearer vision for their future, and the courage to finally go for it. -
Gratitude as a Game-Changer: The Science Behind a Thankful Mind
Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement
Request This Free SpeechGratitude isn't just a feel-good buzzword — it's one of the most well-researched drivers of mental resilience, productivity, and personal success. Dr. Deitra C. Payne, creator of a published gratitude journal and a passionate advocate for the transformative power of thankfulness, makes the science accessible, relatable, and immediately actionable for any audience. She blends academic research with personal story to show why cultivating gratitude is the foundation of any meaningful mindset shift. MORE >
Attendees walk away with a deeper understanding of why gratitude works, simple daily practices to rewire their thinking, and the motivation to begin — or deepen — their own gratitude journey. Whether your audience is navigating hardship or simply ready to level up, this session delivers both inspiration and a concrete starting point. -
Shift Happens: Rewiring Your Mind for Unstoppable Success
Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement
Request This Free SpeechThe gap between where you are and where you want to be isn't talent or luck — it's mindset. Dr. Deitra C. Payne, a former college professor with over 15 years of experience in human resource management and coaching, breaks down the science of mindset shift and why gratitude may be the most underestimated success tool you're not using. She delivers this message with research-backed insight, real-world storytelling, and the kind of humor that makes transformation feel achievable. MORE >
Audiences will leave with a clear picture of how their thinking patterns are shaping their results, concrete techniques for interrupting negative thought cycles, and an actionable gratitude practice they can start that same day. This isn't just inspiration — it's a practical, research-grounded framework for people who are done letting their past define their future. -
Speechless: Losing My Voice and Finding My Strength
Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Request This Free SpeechJust two days after losing her father on Thanksgiving 2022, Dr. Deitra C. Payne lost her memory and her ability to speak — and from that hospital bed, began one of the most extraordinary comeback stories you'll ever hear on a stage. Drawing on her personal journey from crisis to triumph, she delivers a deeply moving and ultimately uplifting presentation that blends research-backed resilience strategies with authentic humor and storytelling. If she can find her voice again, so can you. MORE >
What followed that devastating moment was a masterclass in perseverance. Dr. Payne walks audiences through the mindset tools and inner strength that carried her back to purpose, equipping attendees with practical strategies for navigating their own adversity. Audiences leave not just inspired, but genuinely equipped — with a renewed belief in their capacity to overcome whatever stands in their way. -
Bounce Back Boldly: Building Resilience Through Setbacks
Dr. Deitra Payne, Founder & CEO, Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC
TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational
Request This Free SpeechLife rarely follows a straight path — and the moments that knock us down often hold the greatest potential for growth. Bounce Back Boldly is an empowering exploration of resilience: what it truly means, why it matters, and how anyone can cultivate it. MORE >
This presentation dives into the science and stories behind bouncing back from adversity, equipping you with practical tools and mindset shifts to transform setbacks into stepping stones. Whether you've faced professional failures, personal loss, or unexpected change, you'll walk away with a renewed sense of purpose and a concrete framework for turning your toughest moments into your most defining ones. -
Why Many Business Owners are Wealthy on Paper but not Financially Independent
Anthony Perez, Founder, Harvest Wealth Strategies
TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial
Request This Free SpeechMany business owners spend decades reinvesting everything back into their company, only to discover later that most of their personal wealth is tied up in the business itself. At the same time, rising costs, hiring challenges, and economic uncertainty are placing more pressure on owners to remain deeply involved in day-to-day operations. MORE >
This presentation explores the unique financial planning challenges that business owners face compared to traditional employees or executives. Anthony Perez explains why traditional retirement planning strategies often fall short for entrepreneurs and how business owners can build a financial plan that does not depend entirely on selling their company at the perfect time.Topics include:
- The biggest financial planning mistakes business owners make
- How to turn business success into personal financial security
- Strategies for creating optionality before a transition
- Aligning personal wealth planning with the eventual sale or succession of the businessThe session helps business owners shift their thinking from “running a business” to building a business that can ultimately support their life after ownership.
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Preparing Your Business for an Exit Before it’s too Late
Anthony Perez, Founder, Harvest Wealth Strategies
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechMillions 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 -
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
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechYou 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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From Military Service to Civilian Leadership: How Navy Discipline Translates to Business Results
John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley
TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational
Request This Free SpeechThe transition from military service to civilian leadership is one of the most underestimated challenges veterans face. It’s not about losing discipline – it’s about translating it. John Franklin Wiley served aboard nuclear submarines, where leadership under pressure wasn’t optional. After the Navy, John applied those same principles to build companies, lead nonprofits, and navigate private equity deals worth tens of millions. In this talk, he shares what military leadership actually looks like in the boardroom, the jobsite, and the small business – and why the skills veterans carry are exactly what today’s organizations need. MORE >
Your audience will walk away with:
• Three military leadership principles that directly translate to business
• Why “command and control” isn’t what you think it is
• How to leverage veteran discipline without losing civilian buy-inIdeal for veteran groups, civic organizations, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, and any audience that values disciplined leadership.
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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
TOPIC CATEGORY: Business
Request This Free SpeechMost 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.