Thrive Chattanooga Agenda
All sessions listed below are in Eastern Time (ET).
Thursday, May 15th, 2025 (8:00 am - 3:45 pm)
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:30 am | Registration and Networking |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am | Vincent Phipps - Welcome and Sponsor Introductions |
| 9:00 - 9:30 am | Briana Garza - Audacity to Succeed |
| 9:30 - 10:00 am |
Donley Ferguson - Multiply Your Impact Learn strategies for balancing multiple leadership demands, connecting vision to action, and leveraging your diverse skills to become powerful agents of change in your organization. |
| 10:00 - 10:15 am | Break and Networking |
| 10:15 - 10:45 am |
Margaret Hodges - Turn Pain Into Power Discover how to identify subtle forms of abuse, overcome challenges in finding support, and turn survival into a journey of resilience and empowerment. |
| 10:45 - 11:15 am |
Lisa Crawford - Navigate Negativity Learn to identify and address toxic workplace dynamics, build resilience to manage stress and stay positive, and transform negativity into growth by fostering boundaries, communication, and support networks. |
| 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | Lunch, Giveaways, and Networking |
| 12:15 - 12:45 pm |
Ken Hartley - Moment of Crisis Discover how moments of crisis shape leadership, explore the roles of ethos, pathos, and logos in decision-making, and embrace your Kairos moment to define your destiny. |
| 12:45 - 1:15 pm |
Samantha Southerland - Turn Your Business Into an Extrovert Embrace your brand's unique personality, build a dedicated community, and leverage your personal story to build trust and create passionate fans. |
| 1:15 - 1:45 pm |
Tamara Steward - Break the Martyr Chains Prioritize mental health for leadership, avoid martyrdom, and embrace self-care to build a thriving team. Lead by example and foster a resilient, supportive environment. |
| 1:45 - 2:00 pm | Break and Networking |
| 2:00 - 2:30 pm |
Ben Parvey - The Light in the Mirror Set ambitious, transformative goals and establish productive routines for a fulfilling life; develop habits for inspiration and embrace your authentic self to thrive in 2025. |
| 2:30 - 3:00 pm |
Dawn Jacques - Spark Resilient Growth Spot business stagnation, diagnose hidden failures, & intervene for growth. Maximize resource absorption & rejuvenate your business, learning from the "failure to thrive" concept. |
| 3:00 - 3:30 pm |
John Bentley - I Lead Me Learn to view challenges through a new lens, manage emotions intelligently for resilience, and focus on future possibilities to foster positive outcomes and adaptability in leadership. |
| 3:30 - 3:45 pm | Grand Prize Giveaway and Closing Remarks |
