To all the brilliant meeting planners, conference organizers, and corporate event pros — You’ve got an audience to engage, a program to run smoothly, and a mission to make your event not just good — but unforgettable.
 

That’s where I come in.  

Whether you’re hosting Fortune 500 leaders or fast-growing startups, I don’t just deliver a speech — I create an experience that sticks. One that connects with hearts, challenges minds, sparks action, and makes you look like a rockstar for booking it.  I bring an unmatched value to you and your audience be providing a memorable and actionable keynote, pre and post-conference sessions and a Q&A session following the keynote.  I arrive early and stay late so you can ensure everything runs smoothly!  

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I've been in the trenches, cried in valleys and celebrated on peaks - as a multi-business owner, employee and consultant with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies, I bring my 25+ years of actual business experience, journey of more than 26 years of marriage, father of six children, IronMan triathlon finisher, PhD and four Master degrees, and multiple golden retriever owner life to the stage! 

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​As a certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Team — Coach, Trainer, Speaker — I deliver customized presentations that are impactful! My desire is to provide the biggest value for your dollars via:

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Pre-Conference Strategy Sessions
Let’s connect ahead of time. I’ll work with your team to understand your audience, your theme, your goals — and tailor every moment to land with purpose and precision.  Want to offer a bonus preview to your audience?  Let's create a unique experience for those really hungry attendees before the main course.  

 

Keynote with Humor, Heart & Real Talk
Whether it’s 10 minutes or an hour, I bring a keynote that blends storytelling, strategy, laughter, and those “you could hear a pin drop” moments. It’s not just a talk — it’s a shared experience that will build a stronger sense of community in your audience. 

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Expertise and Topics include:

• Happy Employees Make Cents:  The ROI of Joy at Work

• From Fields to Fortune:  Lessons in Grit, Growth and Great Marketing

• Work Like You're on Stage: Inspiring Teams through Presence, Passion and Play

• The $8.8 Trillion Mistake: Why Your Best Employees Are Quietly Quitting

• The 95% Solution: Why Your Engagement Problem Isn't About Ping Pong Tables

• From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Science Behind Teams That Thrive

 

Interactive Q&A That Keeps the Room Buzzing
Want to keep the conversation going after the applause? I love sticking around to answer questions, dive deeper, and engage directly with your audience. It’s one of the most valuable parts — and it creates lasting connection.

 

Post-Event Workshops & Breakouts
Looking to build on the momentum of the keynote? I offer half-day or full-day workshops designed to help teams go deeper into leadership, sales, communication, or growth strategies. This is where transformation takes root.

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I make it easy on you - call or text me today to book your keynote at 217-316-0172. 

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Need something for perhaps a little smaller venue?  How about a 10-minute firestarter to kick off your Monday? Boom! I’m there. Want a “Lunch and Learn”? Let’s turn your sandwich into a seminar. I'll bring the learning, you bring the lunch. Hosting a keynote at your big company event? I’ll bring the inspiration, the perspiration, and yes, maybe even some interpretive dance if the mood is right. 

 

Oh but wait — there’s more!

• Half-day or full-day workshops- Grab a seat, turn up your stepper, bring snacks, we’re going deep.

• In-house corporate training- I’ll show up like the Mary Poppins of leadership — minus the umbrella but full of strategy and charm.

• Executive and personal retreats- Let’s get reflective, intentional, and maybe have a trust fall or two.

• Partnership Summit- We’ll take “teamwork makes the dream work” and give it a jetpack.

 

Now here’s the heart of it: I help your team communicate with power, structure with purpose, and lead with soul. We’ll do more than just talk leadership — we’ll build it from the inside out. Through goal-setting, laugh-out-loud moments, and “aha!” insights, we’ll cultivate a culture where collaboration flourishes and productivity soars like a bald eagle.

 

And yes — if you’ve got a company mission, theme, or training schedule, I’ll weave that into the message like a motivational ninja. I’m here to amplify what you already believe in, not reinvent your wheel — unless your wheel is broken, then let’s make a rocket instead.

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What is the value or payoff for your members or teammates?

• Your audience won’t just be informed — they’ll be inspired, engaged, and activated.

• We’ll take them on an emotional journey filled with laughs, lessons, and lightbulb moments. We’ll build community in the room. We’ll get people talking — and doing.

• Develop a fresher mindset in them that recharges them and gets them focused

• And the best part? I’m not just a one-and-done speaker. I’m a true event partner — invested in making your entire experience smooth, impactful, and unforgettable.

 

So if you’re looking for more than a mic-drop moment…
If you want someone who delivers before, during, and after the spotlight…
And if you want a speaker your audience will thank you for bringing in…
 

Let’s connect.
Let’s lead.
Let’s laugh.
Let’s build something that truly sticks.
 

Contact me today — 217-316-0172 and let’s make your next event the one they talk about all year.