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  • From Manager to Changemaker: Leading Change When You’re Not in Charge

    Adriano Pianesi, MBA, ACC, Founder and CEO, ParticipAction Consulting, Inc.

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Most managers are asked to deliver transformation—but without the authority, clarity, or control to make it happen. From Manager to Changemaker is a practical leadership experience designed to help them do exactly that. MORE >

    Developed and led by Adriano Pianesi, this program equips mid-level and emerging leaders with the mindset and tools to create impact from wherever they stand. Drawing on principles of adaptive leadership, Liberating Structures, and systems thinking, participants learn how to mobilize people, build trust, and move real work forward—without waiting for top-down approval.

    The program reframes leadership as an act of exploration rather than command. Through interactive workshops, peer coaching, and field-based experiments, managers learn how to:

    - Diagnose what’s really blocking progress in their teams or organizations.
    - Build influence across silos and engage stakeholders with different priorities.
    - Design small, low-risk experiments that demonstrate results and build credibility.
    - Shift from managing tasks to mobilizing energy—turning frustration into forward motion.

    Each participant leaves with a personalized 30-day action plan, ready to test in their own workplace, and a community of peers committed to supporting one another’s experiments.

    Whether you lead a team of five or influence a network of hundreds, From Manager to Changemaker offers a proven path to lead with courage, clarity, and creativity—even when you’re not in charge.

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  • The Changemaker Atlas: A Field Guide for Navigating Organizational Life

    Adriano Pianesi, MBA, ACC, Founder and CEO, ParticipAction Consulting, Inc.

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    The Changemaker Atlas is a practical and visual framework for anyone who wants to make meaningful progress inside complex organizations—without waiting for permission or perfect conditions. MORE >

    Developed by Adriano Pianesi, this field guide reimagines organizational life as a landscape to be explored rather than a system to be controlled. It helps leaders, managers, and teams map where they stand, identify what’s holding them back, and chart a realistic route toward impact.

    The Atlas introduces four territories every changemaker must traverse:

    - Islands of Preparation – where clarity, purpose, and readiness are built.
    - The Province of Compelling Leadership – where influence is earned through trust, not title.
    - The Land of Engaging People – where collaboration, energy, and dialogue take root.
    - The Territory of Measurable Results – where small wins become visible progress.

    Through stories, tools, and reflection exercises, The Changemaker Atlas teaches readers how to navigate organizational politics, surface hidden resistance, and lead from the middle. It combines the science of adaptive leadership with the art of facilitation and the mindset of a traveler—curious, observant, and ready to learn from the terrain.

    Whether you’re a team lead, project manager, or executive, this guide offers a map to turn everyday work into a journey of influence, growth, and contribution.

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  • Have You Ever Considered Getting Into Real Estate?

    Jim Gilbert, Broker DC, MD, VA, American Dream Team Real Estate Brokers Inc.

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    What's the truth about being a licensed real estate professional? Can you really make a lot of money? Or will it devour your life? What are the steps involved? Why would anyone want to do this?

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  • Is This All There Is – Would You Allow There to be More?

    Jim Gilbert, Broker DC, MD, VA, American Dream Team Real Estate Brokers Inc.

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

    Is this all there is? Are experiencing the most joy, fulfillment and satisfaction possible in every aspect of your daily life? Or could there be more? As Richard Bach said, 'Argue for your limitations and - sure enough - they're yours!"

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  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ) at Work

    Dawn Shuler, CEO and Founder, The Shuler Group, LLC

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is one of the strongest predictors of success in the workplace—often more important than technical skill. When people develop EQ, they communicate more effectively, reduce conflict, and create stronger connections with colleagues and clients. MORE >

    In this interactive session, participants will:
    • Learn the four core components of Emotional Intelligence.
    • Gain practical tools for self-awareness, self-management, and empathy.
    • Discover strategies for building trust and collaboration across teams.

    This session is designed for anyone who wants to work more effectively with others and build a stronger, more resilient workplace culture.

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  • From Striving to Flow: How to Reconnect With Your Inner Wisdom and Live Aligned

    Tonya Hubbard, Transformational Life Coach, Awaken and Align with Tonya

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

    There was a time in my life when I was doing all the "right" things, checking boxes, hustling hard, showing up for everyone, but inside, I was exhausted. I had lost touch with my voice, my peace, and my joy. Like so many others, I was striving to prove my worth in a world that never seemed satisfied, but everything changed when I finally got quiet enough to listen, not to the noise of expectations, but to the quiet wisdom within. MORE >

    In this powerful and soul-stirring talk, I share how I moved from burnout to balance, from anxiety to alignment, and how you can do the same. This is not about doing more or fixing yourself. It is about remembering who you are, reclaiming your energy, and trusting that what is meant for you flows with ease and not force. Perfect for professionals, caregivers, and seekers who feel spiritually or emotionally depleted, this talk offers practical tools, soulful insights, and an invitation to come home to yourself. Audiences leave not just inspired but empowered to stop striving and start living from a place of deep inner flow.
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  • Awaken and Align: Creating a Life That Feels as Good on the Inside as It Looks on the Outside

    Tonya Hubbard, Transformational Life Coach, Awaken and Align with Tonya

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

    In this empowering and heart-centered talk, Tonya Hubbard guides audiences on a journey back to themselves. Blending spiritual insight with practical tools, she helps participants reconnect with their inner wisdom, release limiting beliefs, and step into alignment with their deepest truth. MORE >

    Perfect for women’s groups, leadership events, or wellness communities, this presentation invites listeners to stop chasing external validation and begin honoring their authentic path. Through stories, stillness, and soul-level strategies, Tonya reminds us that true success doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from being more of who you really are. Audiences leave feeling seen, grounded, and inspired to live a life of purpose, peace, and divine flow.
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  • What’s Right With You? Thrive With Your Strengths for Better Work & Life

    Amy McDuffie-Blackett, PCC, Strengths Coach, ALO Perspective

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

    Most people spend their energy trying to fix what’s wrong. But what if your greatest potential, for thriving at work and in life, is actually found in what’s already right with you? In this engaging introductory workshop, you’ll discover the core ideas behind strengths-based development and how understanding your natural talents can lead to better performance, stronger relationships, and greater satisfaction in every part of your life. MORE >

    You’ll learn what strengths-based development is, why it’s so effective, and how focusing on your innate talents can transform the way you work and live. This session is designed to spark fresh thinking and give you a glimpse of what’s possible when you tap into your unique strengths. You’ll leave with simple, practical takeaways and an open invitation to continue exploring your own strengths if you’re curious to see what else is possible.
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  • Parenting in the Real World: Ditch Perfection, Embrace Connection

    Shruti Trivedi, Founder and CEO, TulsiHeals Life Coaching

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

    Parenting today is loaded with expectations, comparison, and conflicting advice - leaving many parents feeling inadequate or overwhelmed. In this deeply relatable talk, Shruti opens up about her experiences raising three children while juggling career transitions, identity shifts, and mom guilt. She explores how redefining what it means to be a “good parent” can lead to deeper connection and healthier relationships - with our children and ourselves. MORE >

    Through stories and reflection, Shruti invites parents to let go of the pressure to be perfect and instead focus on being present, emotionally attuned, and self-compassionate. This session is both validating and refreshing for parents at any stage.
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  • The Silent Struggle: Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health

    Shruti Trivedi, Founder and CEO, TulsiHeals Life Coaching

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

    Despite growing awareness, mental health remains a silent struggle for many - especially among high-achieving professionals, immigrants, and caregivers who are conditioned to “keep it all together.” In this honest and empowering talk, Shruti sheds light on the hidden toll of stress, internalized pressure, and perfectionism. She shares her own journey with mental health, including what it took to finally seek support, and how that choice transformed her life and career. MORE >

    Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of emotional hygiene, signs of burnout, and simple yet powerful ways to normalize mental health conversations - in the workplace, at home, and within themselves.
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