CONNECT & INSPIRE:
Real Conversation – Every Conversation
May 29, 2026
8:00AM - Noon (Main Morning Session)
Noon - 3:30PM VIP Experience (Afternoon Session)
The Relevant Center, 21220 Elkhorn Dr, Elkhorn, NE
About the Workshop
Connect & Inspire: Real Conversations – Every Conversation is more than a skills workshop, it’s an experience designed to elevate how you lead, connect, and communicate in the moments that matter most.
In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes world, real conversations shape outcomes. Whether you’re navigating the boardroom, pitching ideas, coaching others, or representing your organization, the ability to communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity directly impacts trust, influence, and results.
This immersive experience equips you with practical strategies to strengthen your presence, elevate your message, and engage with intention. Through real-world scenarios, storytelling, and interactive coaching, you’ll learn how to navigate challenging dialogue, simplify complex ideas, and inspire meaningful action, one conversation at a time.
Navigate Difficult Conversations with Confidence
Build Trust and Strengthen Relationships
Communicate with Clarity and Purpose
Listen and Respond with Impact
Manage Tension and Conflict Effectively
Influence Through Authentic Dialogue
Real-Time Practice and Feedback
Turn Every Interaction into Opportunity
Put Your Brand in the Spotlight
Sponsor the Moment.
Inspire the Movement. Fuel the Growth.
🗓️ May 29, 2026 | 📍 The Relevant Center, 21220 Elkhorn Dr, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Join us this May as a valued sponsor of Connect & Inspire: Real Conversations – Every Conversation—a dynamic professional development experience designed to elevate how leaders and professionals navigate the conversations that shape relationships, performance, and results.
This event brings together bold leaders, rising professionals, and purpose-driven changemakers for a day centered on meaningful dialogue, authentic connection, and real-world impact. As a sponsor, your brand will be positioned at the heart of conversations that matter—where trust is built, perspectives shift, and opportunities are created.
As a sponsor, you’ll gain:
✔ High-visibility brand placement across digital, print, and live event materials.
✔ Authentic engagement with a growth-minded, relationship-driven professional audience.
✔ Meaningful opportunities to connect through speaking, exhibiting, and relationship-building.
✔ Recognition as a purpose-driven organization investing in leadership, communication, and impact.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Nicole Paul
Nicole Paul, MC, PCC is a communication coach with over 15 years of experience helping professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact.
MEET THE PANELISTS
Christy Johnston
Christy Johnston, MS, BA is the founder of Magnetic Cultures, where she helps organizations build strong, people-centered workplace cultures that attract and retain top talent.
Jason Lauritsen
Jason Lauritsen is the CEO of Connected Performance Group and an advisor to leaders who want to achieve strong results without sacrificing their people.
VIP Experience (Noon - 3:30)
VIP Experience Introduction:
An exclusive opportunity to meet with coaches and dive deeper into real conversations. Participants bring their own experiences to share, creating a collaborative environment that accelerates professional growth.
Focused Conversation Topics:
Dive into key areas such as constructive conversations, giving and receiving feedback, managing difficult customers, and navigating negotiation challenges. Expert coaches guide discussions to provide actionable strategies you can apply immediately.
VIP Lunch & Networking:
Enjoy a catered lunch while connecting with coaches and fellow participants in an informal setting. This is an opportunity to build relationships, exchange insights, and learn from others’ experiences.
AN EVENT CRAFTED TO ELEVATE YOU
Connect & Inspire events: Real Conversations – Every Conversation empowers professionals to navigate meaningful and often difficult conversations with confidence, clarity, and intention.
This session is all about strengthening how you communicate in the moments that matter most, whether you’re addressing tension, building trust with clients, aligning with stakeholders, or leading through change. Through practical frameworks, real-world scenarios, and guided reflection, participants will learn how to approach conversations with authenticity and curiosity, manage challenging dialogue, and turn everyday interactions into opportunities that drive connection, alignment, and results.
