Talk Tapas
Small Bites / Big Ideas
8 talks to build a better world
Join us for an evening of talks that will
rock your world, open your heart, change your mind,
and make you lean in for more
Wednesday, June 23, 4:00 pm MDT, on Zoom
JFK said the only reason to give a speech
is to change the world
When you come to the stage and share your expertise, your wisdom, your stories, and your big ideas, you have the power to change the world in more ways than you can imagine.
That's what these speakers will be doing on June 23: changing the world by SPEAKING.
We've got Coaches & Consultants. Leaders & Change-makers. Experts & Artists. Big Thinkers and Storytellers.
Each speaker will share a piece of their unique juju in service of opening your heart and inviting you to open a new door.
Meet the "Talk Tapas"
Speakers
Yvonne Marchese
You’re Not Dead Yet: Stories of a late bloomer
We've been led to think that as we age a decline in health and brain function is normal, so we should slow down and retire. Stories are powerful agents that affect our experiences and influence the thoughts that determine our feelings and actions. Stories can be changed. Yvonne Marchese offers an alternative to a life destined for the rocking chair.
Bruce Wilhelm
Breaking out of COVID: The Need For the Conscious Leader
Organizations need leadership to find grounding and create new possibilities as we emerge from the reality COVID forced into our lives. Change presents unique and powerful opportunities for leaders to guide transformations in their organizations, their people and frankly, in themselves. As leaders we face uncertainty about how to lead into our new, next normal. Bruce will help you connect the dots as you build new leadership skills.
Melissa Dinwiddie
It Pays to Play at Work
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but just as important as play after work is play at work. If this sounds crazy, you won't want to miss this talk by Melissa Dinwiddie to find out why play is your 21st Century secret weapon, and how you can use it to improve productivity and benefit your organization.
Rebecca Bradford
Convergence: Helping your team thrive in the new normal
In our new normal with employees working remotely, you’re facing new challenges in which the old business trainings no longer work. Yet as employee morale is decreasing, stress and fatigue are increasing, and the ongoing global and company-wide uncertainties take a toll on employees, impacting the bottom line… What do you do to increase employee engagement, while also innovating more to keep on the cutting edge?
Daniel Kinsey
Receiving the Rain with Utmost Devotion
A big storm is brewing and all is blowing about -- which is dramatic, and I am stirred -- to the walking while asleep quality of life, and the journey toward awakening by fits and starts as I become aware of all the decisions offered to go back to sleep. As if each of us is the storm. All has been made ready for this receptivity, for the steady path of our approach to all moments from the inside out.
Shani Raviv
Write as though everyone is listening
Millions of women and girls suffer from low self-worth, shame, and isolation, believing they are the only ones with these issues. Writing and speaking your truth in sacred circle while everyone is listening creates magic. Memoirist, Shani Raviv, shares her story of the power of women's circles and of healing through writing.
Kristin Ostrander
A Blueprint for Your Big Dreams
Ever wish your next big dream or lofty goal came with step-by-step instructions? If you've got something big you want to accomplish yet fear or overwhelm keeps stopping you this message is for you! Kristin will guide you through building your very own blueprint to push past fear and turn your big dream into reality.
Renée Leduc
Look Inside to Fly: Using Intuition to Move Beyond Your Limits
As the world speeds up again, are you going to return to your previous pace, or is there another way? Renée Leduc knows how dangerous a relentless busy schedule paired with perfectionism can be - it almost killed her in 2007. Join the C-suite consultant and meditation guide as she shares about moving past the easy answers to stress and developing a more balanced life from within.
What is Talk Tapas?
These 8 speakers have participated in an 8 week journey ~ "CRAFT YOUR (Uniquely-You, Client-attracting, change-the world) TALK" ~ to dig into their stories, their ideas, and their expertise and craft a talk to share with their audience, and with the world.
You get to witness the World Premiere of these talks. If *you've* ever imagined giving a talk, or if any of the topics above spark your noggin, or if a friend or a colleague is speaking and you want to see them shine in all their glory, join us on Wednesday June 23, at 4pm MDT!
We'll take a short break halfway through, and will start the second half at 5:30 MDT.
4:00 Speakers:
Kristen Ostrander
Rebecca Bradford
Daniel Kinsey
Shani Raviv
5:30 Speakers:
Renée Leduc
Melissa Dinwiddie
Bruce Wilhelm
Yvonne Marchese
