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10:00am MDT

Winning with Clarity: How to Stop Confusing Your Customers and Start Building Trust SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT

Brands of all kinds struggle to build trust and demonstrate authority to their customers, but in today’s crowded digital era, this is more important than ever. Effective communication about your products, services, or organization is what sets you apart from your competitors.

The human brain is drawn to CLARITY and away from confusion. Most organizations are confusing their customers, and they don’t even know it, causing them to lose sales, and donations, or be passed up by their competition. In this session, Ian will teach you how to tell your story using the StoryBrand framework, giving you the tools to clarify your message and get your customers, donors, event attendees, or audience to respond.
You will walk away with a plan to effectively communicate about your organization and be able to start applying what you have learned that day.

Speakers

Ian Stewart

Build Trust. Demonstrate Authority., Whole Brand Agency

With a team of experienced professionals, Ian Stewart supports local and national businesses in crafting branding, messaging strategies, and content to build client trust, demonstrate authority, and increase online visibility to generate leads and drive conversations. As the founder... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

Subject Sales, Growth, Strategy, Communication Skills, Creativity, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Marketing, People, Leadership, Client Delivery
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10:00am MDT

From Plans to Progress: Unlocking Strategic Planning through Action-Packed “Strategic Doing” SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT

Twinberry Auditorium

Tired of plans that collect dust? This session dives into the art of Strategic Doing—a dynamic, action-oriented approach to strategic planning that moves beyond rigid frameworks. Participants will explore how technology and AI can enhance the planning process by increasing efficiency, streamlining decision-making, and strengthening alignment. Through creative challenges and collaborative exercises, attendees will learn to build agile strategies, leverage AI for data-driven insights, and pivot quickly in response to change. By harnessing tech tools and innovation, participants will leave with practical strategies to involve their teams, sustain momentum, and turn plans into real-world results.

Speakers

Rebecca Toll

Co-Founder + Consultant, Periscope Theory, LLC

Rebecca has dedicated her life and career to spanning boundaries across issues, geography, and sectors. Her portfolio includes business development and revitalization projects, securing funding for capital improvements and programmatic needs, strengthening state and local government... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject Strategy, Growth, Technology, AI, Leadership, NonProfit
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11:15am MDT

Building Trust to Achieve Big Outcomes SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT

Sand Lily

Trust based philanthropy was one positive outcome of the COVID pandemic, where grant makers extended flexibility to nonprofits as we all adapted to challenging circumstances. The trust placed in us during that period allowed us to focus on the big picture, rethink our roles, and make investments in long-term outcomes rather than short-term outputs. The result was more durable solutions, driven by the communities we serve. Why is this not the norm? In this presentation I'll share why it should be and how we can get there.

Speakers

Sebastian Africano

Executive Director, Trees, Water & People

Sebastian has worked for Trees, Water & People for 20 years, including the last seven as executive director. During this last period his primary focus has been creatively improving the viability of nonprofit careers by reducing friction in the nonprofit workplace, from both internal... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Sand Lily 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject People, Strategy, Growth, Communication Skills, Leadership, NonProfit, Mindset, Creativity
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11:15am MDT

You Don’t Find Fulfillment, You Build It: How to Build a Culture of Fulfillment Where People Thrive SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT

Stage

You’re a purpose-driven leader on a mission, charging ahead to achieve your goals. You’ve got drive and momentum. And yet, the rapidly changing landscape of work has left you and your team feeling exhausted and in reaction mode. What you want is to thrive, but how do you get there? Whether you’re leading a small business or a larger team and organization, thriving starts with intentionally investing in a culture of fulfillment. In this session, learn how to lead through the six drivers of fulfillment so you can fulfill goals in ways that also fulfill people. Through evaluation of current practices and creation of a priority goal, you’ll walk out with the model, awareness, and action steps to start building a culture of fulfillment where you support yourself, your team, and your organization to thrive.

Speakers

Andrea Delorey

Founder and CEO, WellVenture Consulting

For more than 30 years as a leader and educator, Andrea has supported individuals’ growth, driven organizations to build positive cultures, and led people to achieve strategic goals, operational excellence, and purposeful impact. Andrea builds cultures of fulfillment by guiding... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Stage 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject People, Leadership
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11:15am MDT

Making Your Map: Navigating the Journey from Concept to Launch SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT

Lupine

Are you ready to launch a new product, expand your business, or bring your brilliant idea to life but unsure where to begin? While having a great idea is a fantastic start, it's just the beginning of the journey. If you're a creative person, you might find the next steps challenging to navigate.

Join product deployment expert Kristen B. Hubler for a transformative 45-minute session. Kristen will inspire and guide you in creating a roadmap to take your idea from concept to reality. She'll help you break down the necessary steps, provide tips for building successful habits, and equip you with the project management mindset needed to turn your dream into a tangible success. By the end of this session, you'll have the clarity and confidence to start making your vision a reality.

Speakers

Kristen B. Hubler

Author of The Impossible Box | Founder, Workshops by Kristen

Kristen holds an M.Ed, a mini-MBA in Lean Six Sigma, is a certified Change Management Specialist, and certified Scrum Master. As a change and adoption specialist she uses change management and learning best practices to help organizations achieve successful adoption of their software... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Solopreneur/Freelancer Track

Subject Mindset, Small & Medium Business, Strategy, Leadership, Creativity, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Growth
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1:00pm MDT

Speak Inarguably: Leadership Communication for Psychological Safety and Business Success SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT

Prairie Sage 1

Workplace conflict can arise even when everyone involved has the best of intentions. What's commonly considered "professional communication" encourages leaders to express their arguable opinions as inarguable facts. When combined with positional power, this style of communication creates a psychologically unsafe environment for all. In response, colleagues feel the need to defend, explain, and raise their voices to feel heard--increasing the chances of an unproductive conflict. Alternatively, colleagues can go silent and disengage from work. Both strategies--silence and violence--create an unhealthy work environment.

When leaders speak arguably, they get resistance. When leaders speak inarguably they get safety, engagement, and results.

Speakers

Christopher Arnold

Transforming managers into leaders for people-first companies., Care Deeply Consulting

Christopher Arnold believes the world needs force-for-good businesses to succeed. He founded Care Deeply Consulting in 2018 to transform managers into leaders so people-first companies can grow. As principal advisor, he teaches conscious leaders how to leverage their care to navigate... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

Subject People, Leadership, Communication Skills, Small & Medium Business, Mental Health, Mindset
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1:00pm MDT

Success Through Succession: Hire and Outsource the Right Way SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT

Foxtail 1

Succession planning isn’t just about who will take over for you—it’s about setting yourself and others up for success now. Learn how to uncover the more than 30 hidden roles in your business using role charts and role descriptions (not org charts and job descriptions!) to delegate effectively, set expectations, and foster accountability. This approach also helps small businesses outsource the right tasks and hire for the most critical roles first, positioning your business for long-term success.

Speakers

Dain Johnson

Engineer-turned-Psychologist, Rev 0 LLC

Dain Johnson is an engineer-turned-psychologist who coaches technical experts to become high-performing organizational leaders. Dain spent ten years working on and leading high-tech projects destined for the ocean floor to the lunar surface before becoming a leadership coach. He began... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

Subject People, Strategy, Growth, Leadership, Small & Medium Business
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1:00pm MDT

5 Simple Techniques to Help With Startup Stress For You and Your Team SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT

Foxtail 2

During the session I will be workshopping these 5 techniques in the following order, and the attendees will experience a measurable release in stress levels, while learning tools they can use themselves in their day to day challenges. First we will introduce the techniques, while also introducing concepts for perspective and reframing of their opportunities.

1. Breath exercise
A simple breathing exercise to help immediately calm the nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress while increasing focus and clarity.

2. Reframing/Take Two Exercise
A cognitive technique to help shift perspective by “reframing” stressful situations in a more positive or productive light.

3. EFT (Tapping)
EFT combines acupressure and neuro linguistic programming (NLP) to release emotional tension by tapping specific meridian points while focusing on stressors.

4. Hero’s Exercise
Participants identify three heroes or role models, focusing on the traits they admire. This exercise helps individuals recognize those same qualities within themselves.

5. Gratitude Exercise
A powerful tool to reduce stress by intentionally focusing on gratitude, promoting positive changes in brain function.

Concepts we will introduce:

Guided Neuroplasticity
A practice that intentionally rewires the brain by focusing on empowering thoughts and habits, improving stress resilience over time.

Guided Visualization
A relaxation technique where participants use mental imagery to reduce stress and enhance performance in stressful situations,

Wabi-Sabi and Kintsugi
Introduction to the Japanese philosophies of Wabi-Sabi and Kintsugi.
Wabi-Sabi teaches acceptance of imperfection, while Kintsugi is a pragmatic example of transforming perceived defects into new strengths, aesthetics and opportunities.

Speakers

Eliana Salter

I will help you "shift your heart and mind", Shift Your Heart Consulting and Coaching

In 1992, I was in a very horrible car accident, where my mother, father and first husband were all killed. I survived with some relatively minor physical injuries, but emotionally I was devastated and completely traumatized. Since then, I have been on a long healing journey, where... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Foxtail 2 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Mental Health Track

Subject Social, Communication Skills, Leadership, People, Creativity
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1:00pm MDT

From Basics to Best Practices: Strengthening Nonprofit Boards Together SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT

Lupine

As an executive director, your leadership is key to fostering a high-performing board that supports your organization’s mission. This session is designed to empower executive directors with the knowledge and tools to build and sustain strong board relationships. We’ll explore topics such as clarifying roles and responsibilities, cultivating trust and collaboration, and enhancing board-CEO partnerships. Through interactive activities and peer discussions, you’ll gain actionable strategies to strengthen governance, build board alignment, and drive long-term success for your nonprofit—all in a supportive and engaging setting.

Speakers

Rebecca Toll

Co-Founder + Consultant, Periscope Theory, LLC

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject People, Strategy, Leadership, Networking, NonProfit, Creativity
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2:00pm MDT

Nonprofit Lifecycles - Knowing Which Lever to Pull Next SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Foxtail 2

As a nonprofit leader, you're probably used to putting out fires. Whether inside the business, with your board, or somewhere in the external operating environment, I know your attention is constantly pulled in several directions at once, everything seems urgent, and it's often difficult to prioritize.

Nonprofit Lifecycles is a simple way to assess organizational health by diagnosing where your organization falls across five operational categories. This tool will help you reinforce your strengths, and objectively identify your weaknesses. What you learn will help you decide what's most important to focus on TODAY to improve your organization's performance.

Join Sebastian Africano to lean how his 26 year old nonprofit grew, then collapsed, then turned itself around by reconnecting with its purpose, reframing its priorities, and pulling the right levers to drive the organization into eight years of consecutive growth.

Speakers

Sebastian Africano

Executive Director, Trees, Water & People

Jana Sanchez

Chief Alchemist, Alchemy With Words

Jana Sanchez has been helping companies get results for more than 20 years. With an extensive background in organizational management, marketing, and facilitation, she helps companies get clarity to know where they need to go, and which tools will get them there. She’s an entrepreneur... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Foxtail 2 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject Growth, Strategy, People, Leadership, Marketing, Mindset, NonProfit
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3:15pm MDT

Unlock Business Growth & Thought Leadership Through Podcasting SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Foxtail 1

Description:
Imagine turning everyday conversations into powerful business development tools. With niche podcasting, you can create authentic relationships, elevate your brand, and generate measurable growth. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically use podcasting to connect with potential clients, build industry authority, and transform interviews into sales opportunities. Whether at conferences, events, or on the road, discover how podcasting can unlock doors you never thought possible.

Key Takeaways:

Podcasting as a Strategic Tool: Understand how podcasting goes beyond content creation to drive business development, client acquisition, and relationship building.
Real-World Case Studies: Explore how consultants, solopreneurs, and B2B businesses have turned podcast interviews into high-value client deals and long-term partnerships.
Tactical Steps for Growth: Learn actionable strategies to launch, scale, and leverage your podcast to boost credibility and open new business avenues, even in competitive markets.

Outline:
1. Introduction: Jake Jorgovan on using podcasting for business growth.
2. How to target and interview key industry leaders or prospects to drive meaningful conversations.
3. Leveraging podcast content at conferences, events, and while traveling for maximum ROI.
4. Case studies of businesses successfully integrating podcasts into their sales funnel.
5. Q&A and actionable steps for attendees.

Outcome:
Attendees will walk away with a clear, actionable framework to start or improve a podcast that drives business results. You’ll understand how to build thought leadership, forge valuable connections, and grow your business by using podcasting as a powerful tool for relationship-building and sales.

Target Audience:
Entrepreneurs, business owners, consultants, and creatives who want to learn how to transform podcasting from a hobby into a powerful business growth engine.

Speakers

Jake Jorgovan

Creative & Capitalist, Alpha Apex Group / Content Allies

Jake Jorgovan is a unique blend of creative and capitalist, combining his passion for art with his entrepreneurial drive. As the Founder of Alpha Apex Group, Content Allies, and Listen Network, he has helped B2B companies like Meta, Siemens Energy, and Gusto grow while generating... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

Subject People, Strategy, Growth, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Social, Networking, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers
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3:15pm MDT

Speed Dating for Cross Sector Collaborations SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Prairie Sage 1

In this dynamic and interactive session, nonprofits will engage in a "speed-dating" style networking activity designed to spark new partnerships and collaborative projects. Participants will rotate through short, focused conversations with potential partner organizations to quickly identify shared goals, complementary strengths, and opportunities for collaboration. The session will begin with a group discussion on best practices for forming and sustaining partnerships, as well as tips on turning initial connections into successful joint initiatives. Perfect for nonprofits seeking to expand their impact through collaboration!

Speakers

Elizabeth Martin

Connector, Communicator and Creator, Museum of Art l Fort Collins

Supporting Social Sector Leadership in: Creative Solutions l Sustainable Futures l Inspired Leadership I work with leaders in the social sector--arts and culture, foundations, nonprofits, and municipal governments- to create strategies to change, manage transitions and create an... Read More →

Alex Koenigsberg

Fundraising, Philanthropy, Biz Dev, Arula

Alex founded Arula Fundraising in 2019 and grew the company to eight staff before making it an employee-owned company. He co-founded 1+ to help people start and administer philanthropic foundations. Alex also serves as the Business Development Officer for Quorum Prosthetics, the country's... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject People, Growth, Leadership, Networking
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