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Re-Imagine What's Possible:Flip your script and see your life and work in a whole new story. Kelly Swanson is a Hall of Fame motivational speaker, award-winning storyteller, and comedian known for her powerful ability to make people laugh while teaching them how to transform their mindset through story. She’s a contributor to the Huffington Post, a cast member of the television show The Fashion Hero on Amazon Prime, and the author of Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale, The Story Formula, and The Affirmation Journal for Positive Thinking. She’s performed for Holland America Cruise Lines, headlined major conferences coast to coast, and continues to tour theaters nationwide with her one-woman shows Who Hijacked My Fairy Tale and Southern Fried Gossip. In 2022, she was inducted into the National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame. See more at www.MotivationalSpeakerKellySwanson.com
Winners Are Quitters:The Art of Thinking Differently Kathie Rotz is a leadership expert, speaker, and author who believes transformation starts by thinking differently. She helps individuals and organizations challenge outdated mindsets and embrace radical accountability to grow stronger, healthier teams. Her You Have Superpowers program equips leaders to tap into five often-overlooked strengths we all have but rarely use wisely. Kathie is the author of Winners Are Quitters: The Art of Thinking Differently, a book that makes the bold claim: success sometimes means letting go. She’s also the creator of the ThinkDiffTM Model, a practical framework designed to help leaders shift behavior and spark real change. Kathie is married to her college sweetheart, John—30+ years and still laughing. They’ve raised three amazing kids and two golden retrievers, Oskee and Simba. She’s happiest hiking through the woods, baking something delicious, or enjoying an unreasonable amount of ice cream (because why choose just one flavor?). See more at www.kathierotz.com
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Navigating Uncertainty:Stress management for unpredictable times Eliz Greene is a nationally recognized stress and resilience expert known for helping professionals stay steady in high-pressure, fast-changing environments. After surviving a heart attack at age 35 while seven months pregnant with twins, Eliz turned her focus to understanding how uncertainty and constant stress impact performance and well-being. Her research led to the creation the Stress-Proof System, a practical, science-based approach used by organizations like NASA, CVS Health, and the American Heart Association. Eliz brings a unique perspective shaped by real-life experience—as a heart patient and sailor who races and cruises on the Great Lakes. Her high-energy keynotes blend science, humor, and real-world tools audiences can use right away. She’s the author of The Stress-Proof Your Life and has been featured on CNN, PBS, Lifetime, and more. Eliz’s programs equip people to navigate the stress they can’t avoid—and move forward with clarity and confidence. See more at ElizGreene.com
Digital Charisma: The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had (But Totally Do)
Kristin Bock is a professional speaker and charisma consultant who works with professionals to become Social Legos—people who click with others—by teaching them how to master nonverbal cues, build trust, and spark connection both online and in person. A former nonprofit leader turned body language expert, Kristin draws from decades of experience (and a dash of quirky charm) to help teams, leaders, and everyday humans boost their presence and communicate with confidence. She’s been featured on The List (an Emmy Award-winning national TV show), coached TEDx speakers, and spoken to thousands across the country. Whether she’s guiding professionals on how to command a room or show up with warmth in the digital world, Kristin’s mission is clear: help people show up as their most magnetic selves. Her signature question? “When you walk into a room… what walks in with you?” She’s also the voice behind The Calm Charismatic—a newsletter for those who believe quiet confidence is the new power move. See more at: https://bodylanguageblueprints.com/
Messages of the Monarch:How to Find Your Wings and Fly Cheri Neal is a dynamic speaker and transformational community leader empowering others to turn adversity into opportunity. Since 2001, she’s served in full-time elected office as Township Supervisor of Zion, Illinois, where her innovative, heart-led leadership has garnered regional recognition. A certified coach since 2006, Cheri holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Human Behavior, along with a Master’s in Management and a Leadership Certificate. Her books, Messages of the Monarch: How to Find Your Wings and Fly and Seeds of Joy: Growing Zinnias and Your Zest for Life, explore nature as a metaphor for personal transformation. She’s raised and released over 2,000 Monarch butterflies and visited their overwintering site in Mexico, using their life cycle as a powerful metaphor for change. Through engaging presentations and practical tools, Cheri helps individuals and organizations break through what’s holding them back, focus on what truly matters, and lead with purpose and resilience. See more at CheriNeal.com |
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