Connected Leaders Academy

Connected Leaders Academy As we move into 2026, families face increasing financial uncertainty—market volatility, rising taxes, inflation pressures, and longer retirement timelines. In this session, Bill Walters breaks down how Safe Money strategies can provide protection, stability, and long-term tax efficiency in a rapidly changing financial environment. Attendees will learn why traditional reti...

Connected Leaders Academy You launched your business because you had a God-sized dream. But somewhere between juggling clients, wearing every hat, and trying to “just keep up,” the joy started slipping… and overwhelm started winning. If you’re not careful, doing everything will disconnect you from why you started — and blind you to the 20% that actually moves the needle in your business. Grounded...

Connected Leaders Academy In a world where professionals are constantly pulled in every direction, it is easy to lose sight of who we truly are. In this transformational session, Amanda Hietter shares her journey of turning personal chaos into calling, how her deepest mess became her message and ultimately her ministry through Across the Horizon Travel. This talk invites high-achieving leaders to...

Connected Leaders Academy In a world where consumers crave authenticity, brands that lead with purpose are the ones that truly stand out. This 25-minute session dives into the power of purpose-driven branding, showing how defining and communicating your “why” can set your business apart, inspire loyalty, and drive sustainable growth. You’ll learn how to uncover your brand’s core purpose, align it...

Connected Leaders Academy Scott helps you discover the difference between a goal and a why. This is vital in everything we focus on because without a strong passionate why everyone struggles. That's the main reason why so many people set resolutions, have goals, and have dreams that never come to fruition. Scott will help you find your why to meet your goals. Inspired Stewardship was founding in a...

Connected Leaders Academy In a world full of distractions, detours, and demands, the difference between feeling stuck and rising stronger is your ability to focus fiercely. In this empowering talk, LS Kirkpatrick walks you through the transformative power of intentional focus—how it sharpens your clarity, strengthens your resilience, and fuels the courage you need to pursue what truly matters. Dra...

Connected Leaders Academy I will discuss how the four different personalities and code breaker can be addressed differently and how when you focus on your buyer and you speak their language not yours you have much better results as they will trust you more AND THEREFORE MAKE MORE MONEY!!! Dr. Marianne Padjan is a doctor of metaphysics and has been coaching people with their mindset/confidence for...

Connected Leaders Academy True impact begins when our will aligns with God’s will — and when our mind is renewed, focused, and resilient. In this transformative session, Kim Wardell guides you through a five-step journey to clarity, purpose, and influence. Step 1: Align your will with God’s to bring peace, direction, and intentionality to every area of life. Step 2: Renew your mind and gain clarit...

Connected Leaders Academy This talk explores how curiosity, self awareness, and ownership can transform the way we lead and live. Many leaders rely on assumptions without realizing how often those assumptions limit possibilities, create tension, and damage relationships. When we learn to pause, question our thoughts, and ask what else might be true, everything begins to shift. Through personal sto...

Connected Leaders Academy In this raw and deeply personal talk, Lindsay Stadel shares her journey from a life that looked perfect on the outside to one shattered by trauma, loss, and survival. After years of abuse, isolation, and the constant voice that told her she didn’t deserve better, Lindsay’s world collapsed—but her comeback became her calling. With honesty and courage, she takes the audienc...

Connected Leaders Academy Learn what it takes to bring your best game to business, relationships, and even your community. Veteran entrepreneur and visioneer in multiple industries, Andi Buerger shares insights and strategies from 50+ years of experience in Fortune 500, mom-and-pop startups, multinational leadership, and community activism. Despite debilitating circumstances and life challenging s...

Connected Leaders Academy In this transformative talk, French-born artist and “artivist” Anne Plaisance invites participants to explore how creativity can sharpen focus, clarify purpose, and turn personal challenges into powerful impact. Through her own journey — from surviving domestic abuse to creating internationally recognized projects such as Wonder Women Now and Becoming More — Anne shares h...

Connected Leaders Academy In this inspiring keynote for entrepreneurs and leaders, Dr. Matthew Arau invites you to step into the power of focus, intention, and gratitude. Drawing from his Upbeat!® philosophy, he’ll show how the way you choose to see and respond to life determines your energy, your leadership, and your impact. You’ll learn how to “choose your upbeat”—to shift from reaction to inten...

Connected Leaders Academy Health First—Then, Everything. Imagine a drug-free, light-based technology that awakens your body’s natural intelligence—restoring vitality, energy, and focus from the inside out. Available in 82 countries, this affordable breakthrough is quietly transforming lives and redefining what’s possible in modern medicine. Retired Navy Commander Darlene Greene knows this transfor...

Connected Leaders Academy As entrepreneurs, we are often so focused on running our business that we forget the energy we bring is our business. Every conversation, email, and interaction leaves an impression that shapes how people remember us, refer us, and decide whether they want to work with us. In this insightful and relatable talk, Self-Discovery Coach and Speaker Heather Schmidt invites entr...

Connected Leaders Academy Change is a constant — but how we navigate it shapes who we become. From career pivots to personal transitions, finding focus in uncertain moments is one of the greatest leadership skills we can build. In this reflective and practical session, leadership and career strategist Carlee Wolfe shares the personal stories and professional lessons that shaped her own journey — f...

Connected Leaders Academy There was a time in my life when I couldn’t sit still. My mind was loud, and I was doing everything at once, being a student, running a business, caring for my kids, my home, and everyone around me. My body was exhausted, and my heart didn’t feel safe. I was living in constant masculine energy, building, providing, and surviving. Then meditation found me, and everything c...

Connected Leaders Academy There’s always a moment when you whisper… ‘Enough.’ Enough pretending. Enough holding it all together while falling apart inside. Enough wearing a Mask!!! Feeling like you're not enough, not worth it, or will never break through. This is weight that is holding you back. You are a Warrior! You've endured the storms, trials, and abuse. You’ve mastered survival. You know how...

Connected Leaders Academy Can you explain your strategic vision in one sentence? Not your mission—your actual strategy. If you hesitated, you're not alone. Eighty percent of businesses fail within five years, not from lack of passion or customers, but from lack of strategic clarity. Whether you're solidifying your first $50K or scaling to seven figures, this session will transform how you think ab...

Connected Leaders Academy Life is like a weight room, full of things that will either break you or make you stronger. It all depends on your perspective. In this powerful and practical session, Olaolu Ogunyemi—Marine Corps officer, author, and leadership coach—will inspire you to crush your goals one day, one rep at a time. Drawing on his real-world experiences in the military, family life, and wr...

Connected Leaders Academy In a world addicted to speed and noise, most leaders aren’t running out of time, they’re running out of clarity. In this powerful and practical session, Leadership Coach, Speaker and Navy veteran Reden Dionisio, reveals how purpose-driven leaders can sharpen their focus and strengthen their impact by mastering the art of intentional clarity. Drawing from his I.M.P.A.C.T....

Connected Leaders Academy Most entrepreneurs think their brand lives in their logo, their website, or their marketing strategy. It doesn’t, it lives in the invisible space between who they say they are and how they actually show up. In this provocative and soulful keynote, storyteller and strategist Deevo Tindall dismantles the myth that growth is a tactical game. He reveals the hidden psychology...

Connected Leaders Academy Uncertainty may be everywhere, but resilient leaders find ways to excel and keep others moving forward. Drawing from her own past setbacks and guiding multitudes of leaders over the years, Alethea Felton shares practical steps to remain focused, make wise decisions, and turn the challenges of life into meaningful progress. Attendees will discover how to create clear direc...

Connected Leaders Academy The Energetic cycle of Being! An idea(formlessness) that comes into Form(takes shape) to enhance one within, to lead others. The inspiration within that motivates a person to set the example for others to follow! Regardless of field or discipline! Trusting and Awakening the "thing" within! Edward Pratt is a Tai Chi Chuan and Kung fu Coach. He has over 30 yrs experience in...

Connected Leaders Academy Leadership starts with the body. If you can’t command your vessel (body), your habits, your discipline, your energy then you’re not leading… you’re leaking. I’m sharing what most won’t: real leadership begins behind the scenes, in the daily choices no one sees but everyone feels. Through Sifu’s Mind Body Method™, I’ve built a blueprint that gets you aligned. Physically, m...