Misc Business Speaking

Selected Speaker’s Topics:

• The Trifecta of Never Giving Up 
• Breaking Through the Baggage 
• Finding Freedom in Life’s Storms
• Positive Internal Environment 

When Julia suffered a sudden stroke in 2016, she did what most people don’t.  She refused to let it defeat her, even as she spent the next 6 months learning the basics of reading, writing, eating, talking and walking all over again. Determined to keep a positive environment, Julia dedicated herself to the study of the mind and brain, and is now proud to serve as a Resilience Speaker and Brain Performance Trainer.

After suffering another traumatic brain injury, and the sudden loss of her adult son, Julia is a living testimony to the fact that without a positive internal environment, we don’t stand a chance against the onrush of life’s unexpected storms.

Julia has a Bachelors in Psychology and Life Coaching, Masters in Human Service Counseling: Life Coaching, is certified as a Maxwell leadership Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and as a Brain Health Professional through Amen University.

Obsessed with helping others define and achieve their legacies, Julia works with individuals to identify their passions, gifts, and purpose and uses proven tools and techniques to help them align those with their strengths.

When Julia is not helping others achieve living legacy status, you can her spending time with her family in Louisville, Kentucky, or near the water listening to a book.

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LINKEDSUPERPOWERS exists for one reason: to make exceptional people impossible to ignore. 

For over a decade, we have helped elevate the visibility, authority, and market perception of professionals, founders, executives, and companies across the world. 

In a world where being talented is no longer enough, we make sure the right people see your value, trust your expertise, and remember your name. 

Our team combines high-level strategy with elite execution across personal branding, LinkedIn optimization, storytelling, copywriting, PR, content creation, amplification, graphic design, SEO, and social media growth systems. 

We do not believe in generic visibility. We build powerful market presence. That means transforming your personal brand into an asset that attracts attention, commands credibility, opens doors, and positions you for greater opportunities — whether that means more clients, more influence, more media, more investor attention, or a stronger reputation in your field. 

Through a refined combination of a strategically optimized LinkedIn presence, high-impact content built for authority and engagement, bespoke PR campaigns, and one-to-one guidance from proven experts, LINKEDSUPERPOWERS helps you rise above the noise and become known for what you do best. 

People who are serious about success do not leave their reputation to chance. They build it intentionally. They elevate it strategically. They do it with LINKEDSUPERPOWERS. 

Meet the experts behind LINKEDSUPERPOWERS:

Dennis Olympios

Dennis Olympios is the strategist ambitious professionals turn to when they are no longer willing to be overlooked. He has advised executives at Microsoft, Google, Nike, Pfizer, Bloomberg, Nokia, Amazon, Deloitte, and other Fortune 500 companies, helping them transform their LinkedIn presence into a powerful magnet for opportunity, trust, media attention, and influence. With more than 6 million social media followers and over 150 written LinkedIn recommendations, Dennis has demonstrated at scale that the right positioning does far more than increase visibility — it creates leverage. His expertise and insights have been featured or cited in Forbes, Nasdaq, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Fortune, CNN, International Business Times, and many other internationally recognized publications. As an international keynote speaker, Dennis is regularly invited to stages around the world to teach professionals and organizations how to engineer authority, trust, and attention in the digital age. 

Emily Pappas 

Emily Pappas is the co-founder of LINKEDSUPERPOWERS and the creative force behind some of the most compelling personal brands on LinkedIn. A globally recognized personal branding expert, Emily specializes in transforming underestimated leaders into respected authorities through strategic storytelling, content, and visibility. She has helped thousands of executives, founders, and professionals worldwide — from high-growth startups to global corporations — turn their LinkedIn presence into a true business asset that drives attention, demand, and high-value opportunities. Known for her rare combination of empathy and precision, Emily is often seen as the architect behind a personal brand’s narrative. She shapes positioning, messaging, and campaigns that feel authentic, powerful, and built for credibility, reach, and conversion. As noted by Forbes, Emily and Dennis are among the trusted experts in online reputation building in the age of AI, helping professionals move from obscurity to authority through intelligent systems, bespoke content, and high-level PR strategy. Whether she is advising on a critical launch, co-creating AI-powered tools, or mentoring the next wave of thought leaders, Emily’s mission is clear: to help people who deserve to be seen finally take the space they were meant to occupy.

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Start moving forward on landing the stage where you can offer your “idea worth spreading!”

 

 

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Selected Speaking Topic Titles:

• THE ART OF THE ROOM: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM COMEDY – Leaders who can command attention can command results. This high-impact keynote teaches leaders how to: Read the room and adapt communication Lead with presence and confidence Build instant trust and engagement Communicate with clarity under pressure Outcomes: Stronger leadership presence, More confident communication, Higher team engagement.
• ADAPT, ENGAGE, DELIVER: THE COMEDIANS GUIDE FOR LEADERSHIP – In today’s fast moving workplace, adaptability is a leadership requirement. This session equips leaders with: Improv-based communication strategies Decision-making tools for uncertainty Creative problem-solving frameworks Team engagement techniques Outcomes: Faster, more effective decision-making, Improved team collaboration, Increased leadership confidence.
• COACHING THE LEADER WITHIN: LESSONS FROM ELITE GYMNASTICS – Built on 25 years of elite coaching experience, this program helps leaders: Challenge the status quo Build resilient teams Develop disciplined leadership habits Foster growth-mindset cultures Outcomes: Stronger accountability, Improved workplace culture, More resilient leadership teams.

For over a decade, Jason T. Powell mastered the art of commanding a room through professional stand-up comedy l earning how to read people, adapt in real time, and communicate with impact. He then spent 25 years coaching elite-level athletes, developing leaders who perform under pressure, stay disciplined, and thrive i n high-stakes environments. Today, Jason brings those worlds together to help organizations: Strengthen leadership communication Improve team alignment Increase confidence under pressure Build resilient, high-performance cultures As the President of Compete To Live, a nonprofit dedicated to mental resilience and leadership through competition and community, Jason understands how mindset, culture, and communication directly impact performance. His keynotes don’t just inspire, they equip leaders with practical tools they can use immediately.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION SPEAKER AND TRAINER

THE MENTAL HEALTH COMEDIAN

Selected Speaker’s Topics:

• Suicide Prevention in the Workplace as a Health and Safety Issue – Frank King helps workplaces appreciate the critical need for suicide prevention, creating a forum for dialogue and critical thinking about workplace mental health challenges. It builds a business case for suicide prevention while promoting help-seeking and help-giving. Interactive exercises and case studies help employers and their staff apply and customize the content to their specific work culture.

Frank King, Suicide Prevention and Postvention Public Speaker and Trainer, was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, is a Corporate Comedian, syndicated humor columnist, and podcast personality, who was featured on CNN’s Business Unusual.

Depression and suicide run his family. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s fought a lifetime battle with depression, and thoughts of ending his life, turning that long dark journey of the soul into a TED Talk, “A Matter of Laugh or Death,” www.FrankTEDTalk.com and sharing his lifesaving insights on Mental and Emotional Health Awareness, with corporation, association, youth (middle school and high school), and college audiences www.TheSuicidePreventionSpeaker.com.

As an Inspirational and Motivational Public Speaker and Trainer he uses the life lessons from the above, as well as lessons learned as a rather active consumer of healthcare, both mental and physical, to start the conversation giving people who battle Mental and Emotional Illness permission to give voice to their feelings and experiences surrounding depression and suicide, and to create a common pool of knowledge in which those who suffer, and those who care about them, can swim.

And doing it by coming out, as it were, and standing in his truth, and doing it with humor.

He believes that where there is humor there is hope, where there is laughter there is life, nobody dies laughing.

He is currently working on a book on men’s mental fitness, Guts, Grit, and the Grind, with two coauthors.

He lives in Eugene, OR and speaks around the US, and all over the world.

 

 

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Selected Topic Titles:

• Life Consequences: A Tale of Redemption – Ethan uses his own life story to illustrate the devastating consequences of mental health stigma and substance abuse, while spreading a message of accountability and self-care. Audiences learn valuable life lessons and be inspired to reflect on their choices and decisions.
• Pyramid of Purpose – Ethan walked a difficult path to find his purpose in life.  He has distilled his hard-learned lessons into an approachable framework for success. Audiences learn seven steps to get out of their own way, overcome obstacles, and channel their desires into achievements.
• Life CONsequences – This talk has been booked over 600 times in schools, universities, corporations, rehabilitation facilities, and prisons. Ethan captivates audiences with his story of adversity and his techniques for channeling desire into purposeful action.
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Promoting On-Campus Awareness and Intervention – Mental health and substance abuse issues often manifest before the age of 24, making early intervention critical for long-term success. Unfortunately, many students face these challenges unnoticed and untreated, which can lead to devastating consequences. The stigma surrounding diagnosis and treatment further lowers the likelihood of struggling students seeking help.
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse: Promoting Workplace Awareness and Intervention – New hires and come to their jobs with mental health and substance abuse issues. Early intervention is critical for long-term success. With proper training, the corporate community can learn to identify and intervene appropriately and save lives and contribute to the overall community.
• The 5 Keys 2 Student and Life Success – Ethan draws from his life experiences to inspire and motivate students. He teaches how implementing five simple keys into their daily lives can significantly improve academic performance, reduce absenteeism, and shape their futures as they desire.
• The 5 Keys 2 Success – Ethan draws from his life experiences to inspire and motivate. He teaches how implementing five simple keys into our daily lives can significantly improve performance, increase engagement, reduce presenteeism, and increase the company’s bottom line.

Ethan Fisher is a raw and passionate speaker who shares his story about his struggles, through the art of storytelling. He aims to discuss the importance of the choices and decisions we make in our daily lives. His story has been featured in numerous publications, best-selling leadership books, newspaper articles, podcasts, and radio and television shows, including HLN/CNN. His life’s mission is to assist others in their journey towards a better life. Ethan’s experiences became a catalyst for his devotion to inspiring others.  He has spoken in hundreds of cities, motivating, and engaging over 250,000 audience members in less than 10 years to take hold of their lives and pursue their dreams.

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Cynthia Lay, owner of SpeakerWebsites.com, works closely with professional speakers who want to build credibility, establish a strong online presence, and get paid to speak. In addition to providing custom website design services for speakers, Cynthia consults in the areas of public relations, social media, and product creation. She has more than 25 years of experience in traditional & digital marketing, PR, and consumer behavior. If you’re looking for a pro who knows the speaking industry, you’ve found her!

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Select Speaking Topics:

• The 5 Ways to Help Employees on the Spectrum Excel in the Workplace – This presentation equips organizations, HR professionals, and leaders with practical tools to foster inclusive, high-performing environments. Covering respect and sensitivities, communication do’s and don’ts, rapport-building, self-expression, and leadership empowerment, his framework bridges professional development with human understanding.

• The Sound Of Autism But In A Black Voice – Just like in his first book, Charles shares his journey as a Black Autistic individual while shedding light on the struggles, triumphs, and powerful lessons learned along the way. Now a passionate advocate, Charles uses his story to inspire others to embrace their differences and challenge stereotypes.

Charles Edward Faulks Jr. is a dynamic motivational speaker, author, and Autism advocate whose voice is shifting culture, challenging stereotypes, and empowering communities across the country. As a proud Black man on the Autism spectrum, Charles brings lived experience, cultural insight, and faith-driven conviction to every stage he steps on.

Charles grew up navigating a world that often misunderstood both his identity and his neurodiversity. Rather than allowing those challenges to silence him, he transformed them into purpose. Today, he stands as a bold advocate for inclusion, emotional intelligence, and representation — particularly at the intersection of Autism and the Black community.

Charles is the author of The Sound of Autism but in A Black Voice, a groundbreaking work that explores what it means to live, grow, and lead while balancing cultural identity and neurodiversity. Through personal storytelling and transparent reflection, he addresses topics often left unspoken — from communication struggles and social expectations to faith, resilience, and self-worth. His message is clear: Autism does not cancel greatness. It refines perspective.

As a speaker, Charles delivers impactful keynotes and workshops that inspire both heart and strategy. 

But beyond corporate rooms and conferences, Charles’ message resonates deeply in churches, schools, and community spaces. Rooted in faith, he often reminds audiences that belief is the foundation of breakthrough. His encouragement centers around perseverance, discipline, and divine purpose — reinforcing that challenges do not define a person’s ceiling. Faith, effort, and consistency do.

Music has also played a transformative role in Charles’ life. From gospel anthems to hip-hop and R&B classics, sound has been both therapy and motivation. That influence can be felt in his speaking style — rhythmic, passionate, and emotionally authentic. He connects with audiences not just intellectually, but spiritually and culturally.

Charles is especially passionate about creating visibility for Black individuals on the Autism spectrum, advocating for earlier conversations, stronger community support, and healthier emotional dialogue. He believes inclusion is not just about accommodation — it is about empowerment. It is about giving individuals space to lead, express, and thrive unapologetically.

Through book signings, workshops, church engagements, and motivational talks, Charles Edward Faulks Jr. continues to build a movement centered on courage, clarity, and cultural awareness. His mission is to amplify misunderstood voices, equip communities with practical tools for growth, and inspire individuals to walk confidently in who they are.

Because in his words, Autism has a sound — and when spoken in a Black voice, it carries power, purpose, and legacy.

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Catherine Hatcher’s Speaking Topics:

• Assessing Non-Verbal Language – Subliminal messages are given and received by all of us. Those around you can pick up on your attitude and gage what they think are your real intentions from looking at your body language. Discover how to focus on bringing out the good parts of you, especially if you have acquired some bad body habits or insecurities.
• What’s Your “R Quotient”? R = Relationship! – “People do business with people they Know, Like and Trust” Perry Belcher. At Personas Image Dynamics, we refer to this as the “R Quotient”. From an Image perspective, there are many things we can do to increase our ability to attain and retain clients. Learn how to quickly be more Relatable, how to enhance your Rapport with others and build successful Relationships.
• What Your Image Is REALLY Saying About You In The Social Media World – Today, marketing ourselves online is critical to the success of our businesses. Online, we have shorter and shorter attention spans … the average is about 5-9 seconds mainly because we have so many options and many of us have no time to search for needed information. Learn how to design your site for greater impact by using color and visual aids. You will Learn what type of profile pic works best for you and how much and what type of pictures communicate the best messages.

Cathrine Hatcher is a Professional Speaker, Image Communications Expert, Color Coach and Founder of Personas Image Dynamics. Cathrine works with individuals and with companies who want to offer their customers and/or sales associates top-notch training that leads to improving outward appearance, inner presence and the ability to communicate effectively by aligning the non-verbal messages we project with our verbal messages. She coaches presenters on how to gauge the audience’s non-verbal messages to give them the ability to react and transform their presentations in a meaningful way. Cathrine is a graduate of the London Image Institute and a certified Image Consultant.

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