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  • How to Build a Profitable, System-Driven Fitness Facility

    Don Walker, MBA, CEO, GymRamp

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    In this dynamic and practical presentation, Don Walker reveals the proven framework for transforming any fitness facility into a profitable, efficient, and scalable operation. Drawing from 40 years of leadership experience — including owning three gyms, designing national sales systems, and now building the GymRamp Adaptive Learning & Sales Performance Platform — Don teaches audiences how to create a truly system-driven business where staff performance, member experience, and revenue growth become predictable and measurable. MORE >

    This talk breaks down the essential systems every gym must have: a recruitment and hiring system that attracts the right staff, a standardized sales process that creates consistent conversions, an onboarding and training structure that ensures staff mastery, and retention systems that keep members engaged for the long term. Don also highlights the role of technology, automation, and psychology-based selling in creating a facility that runs smoothly without daily firefighting.

    Attendees leave with a clear blueprint for building a gym that is operationally strong, financially stable, and capable of growing year after year — not because of luck, but because of systems strategically designed for success. This presentation is ideal for gym owners, managers, franchisors, and leaders looking to elevate both performance and profitability.

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  • Women’s Self-Defense by Conscious Defense

    Elliott Derzaph, Self-Defense Instructor & Author, Conscious Defense

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Health & Fitness

    Conscious Defense is grounded in the understanding that women move differently through public spaces and are too often denied full freedom and self-expression because of concerns for their safety. Our work begins with the belief that women are fully capable of powerful, effective self-defense and that they deserve to live without fear. MORE >

    Women should experience true equality with men in every aspect of life. Society is tired of women living in constant fear of being attacked, and so are we. Enough is enough: too many women are routinely abused physically, emotionally, and sexually. With proper training and practical self-defense skills, the insanity of such fear can be systematically dismantled so that more women can move through the world with confidence, power, and peace.
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  • The Competitive Mindset: Building Discipline, Resilience, and Personal Momentum

    Brad Young, CEO, Operator, Transformation Expert, Young Performance Advisory

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

    Sustained success — in business or in life — rarely comes from talent alone. It is built through discipline, resilience, and the willingness to continue pushing forward when circumstances become difficult. In this presentation, Brad Young explores the mindset and habits that allow individuals to maintain momentum through adversity and uncertainty. Drawing from personal experiences in business leadership, physical discipline, and personal transformation, he shares how small daily decisions compound into long-term growth. MORE >

    The talk focuses on practical principles such as personal accountability, competitive spirit, health and wellness discipline, mental clarity, and the power of maintaining forward motion even when progress feels slow. The goal is to leave audiences motivated, grounded, and equipped with a renewed commitment to their own personal and professional growth.
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  • Mars: Conquest and Colonization

    David Lehman, Project Manager, Retired from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

    This presentation traces humanity's journey to the Red Planet, starting with Mariner 4's pioneering flyby. The current phase of Mars exploration features advanced missions like Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MAVEN, Curiosity Rover, and Perseverance Rover, each contributing invaluable data about Mars' surface, atmosphere, and potential for life. Looking ahead, ambitious projects such as Mars Sample Return aim to bring Martian samples back to Earth for detailed study, while the ARTEMIS program envisions human missions to Mars, paving the way for future colonization. How will these endeavors shape our understanding and presence on Mars? Join us to explore this exciting frontier. MORE >

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  • Communication is a Contact Sport

    James (Mac) McPartland, Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Master the challenging art of communication! James dives deep into exactly what is required for effective connection, underlining the importance of intentional interaction between those involved. He shares how to enter into conversation with focus and a willingness to share the space. MORE >

    In this presentation, audience members will gain a fresh perspective on the meaning of full engagement and how to connect in a way that is authentic and purposeful, allowing for mutual understanding despite potentially differing points of view.

    Learn healthier approaches to communication that will strengthen both personal and professional relationships. Understand the value of listening, the power of silence, and walk away with inspiring new strategies for achieving greater communication success.

    LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
    - Examine the power of words
    - Understand the difference between listening & hearing
    - Discover the importance of requesting feedback
    - Explore strategies for managing relational challenges in business & life
    - Gain tools for being more present in conversations
    - Learn to shape a culture of open communication & trust in organizations

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  • Deafen Yourself to Critics and Turn Their Doubt into Currency for Success

    Wendy Oppong, Student, University of California, Riverside

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

    "Deafen Yourself to Critics and Turn Their Doubt into Currency for Success" is a powerful exploration of how criticism, doubt, and negativity can be transformed into fuel for achievement. Rather than being discouraged by skepticism, audience will be inspired to convert every criticism into motivation, using it as currency to invest in their growth. Through compelling stories and lived experiences, I will offer practical strategies for filtering out destructive criticism, identifying valuable feedback, and using both as tools for self-improvement. The audience will leave empowered to stop seeking validation from others and instead let their success become the loudest response, proving that the best revenge is relentless progress. MORE >

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  • Spiritual Alchemy: Inner Growth for Outer Well-Being

    Carla Weis, M.D., Spiritual Healer, Teacher and Guide, The Spirituality Center of SoCal

    We often tend to keep these separate - spirituality and physicality. In alchemy, it is our spirit essence that fuels our physical transformation. Dr. Weis presents concepts of alchemy and how our spiritual progression can indeed support and enhance our physical life progression.

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  • The 7 Seconds That Shape Your Leadership: The Psychology of Executive Presence

    Khewna Dawar, Leadership and Human Behavior Expert, The Growth Lab Show

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Executive presence is often misunderstood as confidence, charisma, or polished communication — but in reality, it is a psychological signal. In the first seven seconds of any interaction, people form rapid judgments about your credibility, warmth, leadership potential, and trustworthiness. In this session, Khewna Dawar breaks down the behavioral science behind those split-second impressions and reveals how leaders can intentionally shape the way they show up every day. MORE >

    Drawing from organizational psychology and her work coaching teams and leaders, Khewna exposes the common behaviors that quietly weaken executive presence: inconsistent communication, reactive emotional cues, lack of clarity, and a mismatch between intention and impact. She introduces a practical, evidence-based framework that helps leaders strengthen presence through self-awareness, emotional regulation, and strategic communication — not performative tactics.

    Leaders will leave with actionable tools to elevate how they enter rooms, hold space, communicate under pressure, influence diverse audiences, and build trust across teams. This session is designed for modern leaders who want to move beyond surface-level confidence and build a deeper, more authentic and sustainable form of presence — one that inspires followership, strengthens culture, and amplifies leadership effectiveness.

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  • Easy Ways to Empower Yourself

    Kathleen Kroner, Spiritual Coach, The Prosperous Proprietor

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Self Improvement

    This presentation cuts through the noise with practical, proven strategies you can implement immediately—no lengthy programs, expensive coaches, or life overhauls required. You'll discover simple daily practices (15-30 minutes max) that bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it, helping you reclaim control over your decisions, finances, and relationships starting today. Learn how to build sustainable micro-habits with built-in accountability systems that work with your real life, not against it. Walk away with tangible tools that deliver visible results fast, plus learn how to connect to a judgment-free community that understands your journey. MORE >

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  • Hug a Tree, It’s Why God Made You

    Alexis Neel, Marketing Automation Manager, Relativity

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Miscellaneous

    The age-old question "why are we here?" has been answered for millennia, and quite clearly. According to Genesis, humans were created to steward the planet and all living things on it. It was not to seek a deeper meaning, to explore the stars, or even to conquer the land given to us. Instead, we are made to care for, appreciate, and love this beautiful home we call Earth. Today we will discuss how, as Christians, we can honor God through conservation while enjoying His magical creation. MORE >

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