National DCP - National Leadership Meeting
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National Leadership Meeting

Event Overview

National DCP’s National Leadership Meeting convenes approximately 50–60 senior leaders, including the executive team, vice presidents, department directors, and distribution center heads, for a focused day of strategic alignment and leadership development.

As a $3B supply chain management company serving Dunkin’ franchisees nationwide, National DCP operates in a high-demand, precision-driven environment. Leaders are responsible for complex logistics, operational continuity, cross-functional execution, and consistent performance across distribution networks. In this context, sustained energy, resilience, and performance are not optional — they are essential.

This year’s meeting prioritizes equipping leaders with tools to maintain momentum without burnout, particularly as expectations, pace, and accountability remain high.

Program Details

  • Topic: Sustaining Energy & Performance – Beating Burnout
  • Date: Wednesday, March 24 (arrival evening of March 23)
  • Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta – Atlanta, GA
  • Time Slot: 10:45am – 12:00pm
    • 50–60 minute keynote
    • Up to 15 minutes of Q&A
  • Audience: Executive team, VPs, department directors, and distribution center heads (50–60 attendees)
  • Budget: ~$10,000 + travel rider

Why These Speaker Recommendations

For this audience, inspiration alone will not be enough. National DCP’s leadership team operates at a senior level within a high-accountability, performance-driven environment. The speaker must bring credibility, executive-level presence, and practical frameworks — not just motivation.

The recommended speakers are individuals who:

  • Understand sustained performance in high-pressure industries
  • Offer research-backed or field-tested strategies for resilience and burnout prevention
  • Speak the language of leadership and operational responsibility
  • Deliver actionable tools leaders can immediately apply within their teams
  • Balance energy and relatability with substance and executive credibility

The goal is to provide a session that helps leaders maintain peak performance without sacrificing well-being — reinforcing a culture where resilience and results can coexist sustainably.

Elisabeth Leamy
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It Pays to Prioritize: Defeating Executive Burnout Through Strategic Effort Management

Elisabeth Leamy is a 13-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and former Consumer Correspondent for ABC’s Good Morning America, where she reported under intense national scrutiny and performance pressure for over a decade.

Her investigative work spurred congressional inquiries and federal legislation, earning her a reputation for disciplined execution in high-stakes environments. After navigating the relentless pace of network news, Elisabeth developed The TRIoritize Technique™ — a practical, research-backed system for defeating priority overload and improving strategic focus.

Today, she works with executive audiences to help them invest their effort where it produces the highest return — professionally and organizationally.

  • Speaking Fee: $12,500, plus travel and expenses

Additional engagements available with no additional cost-

  • A breakout session about how to get positive media attention
  • Moderate a panel
  • Interview the CEO or other/s on stage
  • Emcee an event
“Actionable genius. The TRIoritize Technique transformed my team.” - Holly Gauntt, Director, E.W. Scripps
“Love the Good, Better, Best… I can use it deliberately now!” - Elizabeth Bolton, Associate Director, American Association of University Women
“By far the most useful…seminar…that I have ever participated in.” - Jeff Olson, President & CEO, Dakota Credit Union Association
“Amazing session! Valuable, relevant information. Very clear and organized with a perfectsense of humor.” - Genice DeCorte, CEO, HealthShare Credit Union
“Elisabeth…was an absolute pleasure to work with before the event, engaging fully in allavailable opportunities to reach attendees…Onsite, she was both warm and professional,providing content to our attendees that they could easily implement into their lives.” - Danielle Leshinski, Program Coordinator, Massachusetts Conference for Women

Speaker Highlights

Speaker Reel - https://youtu.be/t9ynrPoHXso

Gravity Speakers Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/elisabeth-leamy

Speaker Website - https://www.elisabethleamy.com/

Why Elisabeth for National DCP

National DCP’s leaders are not short on effort — they are stretched across competing priorities. In high-performing organizations, burnout is often the byproduct of overcommitment at the executive level.

Elisabeth Leamy’s TRIoritize Technique™ addresses the root cause: priority overload. Her system teaches leaders how to strategically allocate effort, shift from reactive firefighting to proactive leadership, and focus energy where it drives measurable impact.

For a supply chain organization balancing strategy, execution, and operational complexity, her message lands with both credibility and immediate practicality.

Strategic Leadership with the Trioritize Technique

SUMMARY:
How executives can vanquish priority overload and reclaim their time, so they can pursue a visionary path and inspire groundbreaking work.

AUDIENCES:
Appropriate for all levels of executives or anyone who leads people.

DESCRIPTION:

This meaty keynote looks at priority overload and peak performance through a leadership lens. The headline: Priority overload prevents leaders from leading and organizations from excelling. Peak performance and productivity expert Elisabeth Leamy helps executives invest their time wisely by sharing The TRIoritize Technique, her 3-step system for prioritizing a portfolio of responsibilities. But time management is not enough. Elisabeth argues we must master “effort management” to take our productivity and performance to the next level. She transfers lessons from the fast-paced world of broadcasting to the big-stakes world of business.

There is a tipping point when successful organizations are growing so fast and doing so well that they exuberantly take on too much. Faced with too many strategic priorities, leaders end up spending most of their time putting out fires. They’re robbed of time for planning and strategizing, mentoring and innovating. In fact, research shows companies with the most strategic priorities have the lowest revenue growth, whereas those with the fewest, have the highest revenue growth. It literally pays to prioritize. Veteran executives will leave with a fresh new way of looking at a frustrating old problem.

As a result of this program, LEADERS will:

  • Flip how they spend their time from mostly reactive to mostly proactive.
  • Recognize when to commit their minimum, medium or maximum effort to a project—and when not to do it at all.
  • Delegate in a systematic, sensible manner that frees them and gives subordinates opportunities.
  • Prioritize by considering: their team’s true TALENTS, where they can reap the richest REWARDS and how they can make a positive IMPACT along the way.
  • Inspire their people with an unwavering vision of their organization’s purpose.

Highlights

  • Executive-grade framework, not platitudes: A repeatable method leaders can apply immediately to reduce overload and restore strategic control.
  • “Effort management” edge: Teaches when to go good / better / best so peak performance becomes sustainable instead of exhausting.
  • Built in pressure-cooker conditions: Real credibility from a career where performance was public, immediate, and unforgiving.
  • Leadership lens: Addresses how overload blocks mentoring, innovation, and strategic thinking — the very work senior leaders must protect.
  • Practical delegation + prioritization: Helps leaders systematically decide what to elevate, what to minimize, and what to drop.
  • Value-add options included (no cost): Breakout on positive media attention; panel moderation; on-stage CEO interview; emcee support.

Seth Yelorda
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Clarity Under Pressure: Eliminating Leadership Ambiguity to Sustain High Performance

Seth Yelorda is a keynote speaker, leadership coach, and organizational development consultant with over a decade of experience transforming leaders and teams. As the founder of Vision Clarity, he helps organizations eliminate ambiguity and unlock performance through his Lead with Clarity™ Framework.

Seth holds a Master of Divinity, an MBA, and an MA in Organizational Psychology, and is completing his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior. His work bridges research and real-world application, equipping leaders with practical tools to align teams, manage conflict, and sustain high performance.

Known for turning complex leadership challenges into actionable strategies, Seth helps executives lead with focus, purpose, and clarity in today’s demanding business environment.

Speaker Fee - $10,000, plus RT Business Class Travel and Expenses, plus Hotel arranged by Organizer

“Seth helps leaders to figure it out! I've known Seth for several years and I admire both his drive and his ability to coach other leaders to success. I worked with Seth on a virtual leadership summit where he presented on the topics of leadership, strategy, & casting vision. Seth's presentation was one of the best during the event. The impact that Seth has experienced coaching leaders and consulting with organizations is not surprising, it's expected. In fact, when you work with Seth (and put the work in yourself) you shouldn't be surprised by the transformation both your leaders and organization will experience.” - Pierre Quinn, CEO, The Cardell Group

Speaker Highlights

Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRMQyAZ-VYs

Keynote Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1bto8Rzdew

Gravity Speakers Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/seth-yelorda

Speaker Website - https://visionclarityconsulting.com/speaking/

Why Seth for National DCP

At the executive level, burnout is rarely about effort — it’s about ambiguity. When priorities blur, expectations stack, and leaders operate in constant reactive mode, sustained performance suffers.

Seth Yelorda specializes in eliminating ambiguity and restoring strategic clarity. For National DCP’s senior leaders — who manage complex logistics, distribution networks, and cross-functional accountability — his structured approach to leadership alignment directly supports sustainable performance.

His Lead with Clarity™ Framework equips executives to sharpen focus, streamline decision-making, and build high-performing cultures without exhausting themselves in the process.

Suggested Topics -

Beyond Performance - Unlocking True Potential

In this keynote, attendees are challenged to break free from the competition trap and redefine their approach to success. Too often, individuals measure achievement by outperforming others, but true greatness isn’t about comparison—it’s about realizing their full potential. By shifting the focus from external validation to internal mastery, attendees unlock new levels of growth, breakthrough performance, and deep fulfillment.

This session provides the mindset and tools needed to push past limitations, expand vision, and achieve extraordinary results beyond what they once believed possible. Attendees will leave empowered with strategies to cultivate self-mastery, sustain peak performance, and create lasting success driven by purpose, not just competition.

Keynote Objectives
  • Equip for Self-Mastery: Shift the focus from competing with others to mastering personal excellence by embracing continuous growth and self-improvement.
  • Unlock Breakthrough Performance: Overcome self-imposed limitations, expand vision, and tap into untapped potential to achieve results beyond expectations.
  • Cultivate Fulfillment Through Purpose: Align goals with intrinsic motivation and long-term purpose, leading to deeper satisfaction and sustainable success.
  • Sustain Growth and Excellence: Implement habits and mindsets that fuel continuous learning, peak performance, and long-term achievement.

Highlights

  • Founder and CEO of Vision Clarity, specializing in leadership development and organizational transformation.
  • Creator of the Lead with Clarity™ Framework, equipping leaders to align vision, execution, and culture.
  • Holds an MBA, Master of Divinity, and MA in Organizational Psychology; Ph.D. candidate in Organizational Behavior.
  • Brings over a decade of executive coaching and consulting experience across corporate, education, and non-profit sectors.
  • Known for his calm, strategic delivery style—transforming complex leadership challenges into clear, actionable pathways.

Taryn Brumfitt
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Get It!: Turning Self-Doubt Into Sustainable Momentum — Without Burning Out

Taryn Brumfitt is a global impact entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and one of Australia’s most recognized voices in confidence, performance, and wellbeing. Named 2023 Australian of the Year, Taryn has reached over 200 million people across 190 countries, raised over $12 million for charity, and developed a world-first workplace wellbeing program, Embrace@Work. She has spoken on major stages including SXSW, delivered a talk at Google HQ streamed to every Google office worldwide, and was named General Electric’s highest-rated speaker. With humor, heart, and practical tools, she helps leaders build belief, resilience, and sustainable momentum.

  • Speaker Fee - $17,500 inclusive of RT Flights, RT Ground, Meals and Incidentals [while traveling], plus Organizer to provide Hotel Accommodations
“We just love what Taryn brings  to the table. We go at it from a data perspective, thinking deeply about the things we can do to change the world, and we love how Taryn connects the data and the emotion together. Awesome and amazing presentation.” - Elle Duncan | Global Brand Solutions Lead, Google HQ
“Taryn’s energy and leadership lit up the room.   Professional, inspiring and unforgettable - Taryn delivers a world-class keynote.” - Melinda Petrunoff, Managing Director, Pinterest
“In a room filled with talent, Taryn stood out as a catalyst for change. As women working in the media, we are a discerning audience and hard to impress. Taryn’s remarks at the Women in Media National Conference 2023 ignited a conversation.” - Petra Buchanan | Women In Media

Speaker Highlights

Gravity Speaker Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/taryn-brumfitt

Speaker Website - https://tarynbrumfitt.com/

Why Taryn for National DCP

If National DCP wants the keynote to be a true energy reset — uplifting, memorable, and action-oriented — Taryn delivers that in a way executives respect because it’s grounded in performance, behavior change, and real achievement. She helps leaders convert intention into action while addressing the burnout drivers underneath: doubt, depleted confidence, and emotional fatigue. She’s a strong option when the goal is to leave the room feeling recharged and ready.

Suggested Keynote

Get It!

Taryn knows what it takes to break through self-doubt and turn dreams into reality. Now, she’s helping audiences all over the world get whatever they’re chasing.

Whether it’s professional ambition, personal growth, or lifelong dreams, this powerful keynote will help you Get It!

With her signature blend of heartfelt storytelling, humour, and practical wisdom,Taryn shares the powerful framework of taming DOubt and dialling up couRAge to take action — affectionately known by audiences as the DO-RA effect.Through candid insights and real-life strategies, Get It empowers audiences to dream big, back themselves, and take action — no matter the obstacles. This keynote is perfect for anyone seeking energy and inspiration — whether they’re sales-driven, performance-focused, or simply ready to level up.

Key Takeaways:
  • Seven powerful tools to turn self-doubt into unstoppable momentum.
  • Convert intentions into purposeful action that drives meaningful change in your personal and professional life.
  • Harness the power of self-belief to push past fear and reach your next level.
  • Turn setbacks into springboards and build confidence that lasts.

Highlights

  • Elite credibility + mass impact: 2023 Australian of the Year; 200M+ reached worldwide — brings gravitas and energy.
  • Workplace wellbeing legitimacy: Developed Embrace@Work, giving her real organizational relevance beyond inspiration.
  • Consistently high-rated keynote performer: Named GE’s highest-rated speaker; 250+ keynotes delivered.
  • Behavior-change framing: DO-RA effect (“taming doubt, dialing up courage”) gives leaders a memorable, usable model.
  • Ideal for an energizing leadership moment: High engagement, strong emotional lift, practical takeaways.
  • Balances humor + substance: Keeps executives engaged while still delivering tools they can act on.
Angela Gargano
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The RIGHT Mindset: A Proven System for Thriving in High-Pressure Environments

Angela Gargano is a keynote speaker, 6x American Ninja Warrior, Miss Fitness America, 3x Covergirl biochemist-turned-coach, and founder of a global movement that’s helped thousands of women accomplish what once felt impossible—starting with their first pull-up.

After tearing her ACL live on national television, Angela didn’t just recover—she redefined herself. She turned a career-halting injury into a comeback story, launching a six-figure business rooted in resilience, adaptability, and bold action. She now brings that same battle-tested mindset to organizations and audiences worldwide.

Her signature RIGHT™ Framework helps individuals and teams break through fear, perfectionism, and burnout—teaching them how to navigate change, take aligned action, and build sustainable momentum even when things feel uncertain.

With a background in biochemistry and gymnastics, Angela brings both science and soul to her keynotes. Her talks are known for blending raw storytelling, contagious energy, and practical, actionable tools that leave lasting impact.

Angela’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Women’s Health, and Oxygen Magazine, and she’s spoken on stages across industries—from healthcare to tech to high-performance leadership. Whether she’s leading a room full of executives, entrepreneurs, or high-achieving women, her mission is clear: to help people stop waiting for clarity and start creating it.

  • Speaking Fee - $10,000
  • Travel and Expenses - $1,500 flat travel fee to cover RT Airfare, Home City Ground, Meals and Incidentals, Organizer to provide Event City Ground Transfers and hotel (up to 2 nights)
  • Speaker is available on March 19th
“Angela is an innovative content creator who knows her audience inside and out. Her passionate dedication shines through in everything she does, and it’s always a rewarding experience to collaborate with her as we create fun and informative content for our Women’s Health platforms. I would thoroughly recommend working with Angela in any capacity.” - Amanda Lucci, Audience Engagement Manager, Women's Health Magazine
"Angela sure knows how to engage, entertain and inspire an audience! We invited her to come speak at our 2022 Women in Leadership Conference by EmpowHer and she brought the HEAT! Over 150 women were amazed by her story and ability to provide actionable steps that related to their lives. Since the event we have gotten countless positive feedback asking for her to come back. I would recommend Angela 1000x over to be a speaker. She not only provided valuable content but also helped us grow as a company." - Sam Conway, Founders, Konnecther Community for Female Entrepreneurs

Speaker Highlights

Speaker Reel - https://vimeo.com/1151658606?fl=pl&fe=vl

Gravity Speakers Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/angela-gargano

Speaker Website - https://www.angela-gargano.com/

Why Angela for National DCP

If National DCP wants a keynote that re-energizes the room and gives leaders a repeatable action system, Angela is a strong fit. Her RIGHT™ Framework is built to move people from hesitation and pressure-spirals into structured action — a key burnout lever for high achievers. She blends grit, performance science, and practical steps so leaders leave with a clear “what to do next” plan, not just inspiration.

Suggested Topics

What If It All Goes R.I.G.H.T? The Mindset Shift That Turns Challenges into Breakthroughs

What if, instead of focusing on what could go wrong, you started asking: What if it all goes right?

Angela Gargano teaches individuals and teams how to shift from hesitation to high performance using her RIGHT Framework:

  • Recognize & Feel
  • Identify What You Want + What You Can Control
  • Game Plan it Out
  • Hold the Adaptable Mindset
  • Take Relentless Delusional Action

This proven system empowers people to navigate uncertainty, embrace change/failures, build resilience, and take bold action—even before they feel ready.

Instead of being paralyzed by worst-case scenario thinking, they gain the tools to adapt, innovate, and turn challenges into opportunities. By focusing on what’s possible, rather than what’s preventable, they unlock a mindset that fuels growth, confidence, and long-term success.

The result? Stronger leadership, greater adaptability, and the ability to take decisive action—again and again.

This keynote is more than just motivation—it’s a battle-tested strategy for resilience, leadership, and achieving impossible goals.

When most people stop, you will keep going, growing, and leading.

Key Outcomes & Takeaways
  • How to navigate uncertainty like a high performer—whether in leadership, business, or life
  • A battle-tested, reliable system for moving through hard things—the RIGHT Framework
  • How to break big challenges into manageable steps—so you don’t just start, you finish
  • Reframing failure and setbacks as fuel for your next breakthrough
  • Mastering emotions, building confidence, and taking bold action in high-pressure situations
  • How to show up as a powerful leader—whether for your team, your clients, or yourself
  • Stories that inspire, strategies that stick, and a mindset shift that lasts long after the event
  • A deeper sense of fulfillment, excitement, and ownership over your work and life

Be the First

Why bold, scary firsts build the strongest version of you.


Be the First is a high-energy keynote where Angela Gargano empowers audiences to step beyond fear and uncertainty and do something they’ve never done before. Because “being the first” isn’t about being the strongest, smartest, or most experienced—it’s about having the courage, discipline, and mindset to take that very first step into the unknown.


Drawing from her journey as a 6-time American Ninja Warrior, former biochemist, and coach to thousands of women achieving their first pull-up, Angela blends science-backed performance strategies with unforgettable storytelling. She shows leaders and high performers how to embrace change, reframe failure, and create unstoppable momentum—whether that’s sending a daring email, launching a bold project, or making an epic comeback after a setback.


Audiences learn that courage gets you started, but discipline and mindset are what keep you moving—long enough to turn the “impossible” into reality.


Key Takeaways
  • A science-backed blueprint to move through fear, failure, and uncertainty with confidence.
  • How to build the courage, discipline, and mindset to do something you’ve never done before.
  • Tools to reframe setbacks as springboards for resilience and growth.
  • A framework for creating unstoppable momentum—starting with your very first step.
  • Inspiration to stop asking “What if I fail?” and start leading with “What if it all goes right?”

Highlights

  • A true framework for pressure moments: RIGHT™ gives leaders an immediate operating system when stress spikes.
  • Burnout prevention through momentum: Targets a major burnout driver — feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in perfectionism.
  • High-energy delivery that still lands substance: Great fit for a mid-morning slot that needs lift + practicality.
  • Action orientation: Breaks big challenges into manageable steps so leaders don’t just start — they finish.
  • Resilience that’s repeatable: Helps leaders build habits to recover faster, adapt, and keep executing.
  • Credibility through performance + science lens: Biochemistry background + elite performance experience.
Michael Laidler
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Fueling Resilience: A Pressure-Proof Framework for Leaders Who Can’t Afford to Burn Out

Michael Laidler is a leadership speaker and resilience strategist with more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement and federal leadership. He’s served as a police officer, U.S. Border Patrol agent, and federal prison executive — roles that required calm decision-making and leadership under sustained stress. An MBA graduate and bestselling author, Michael developed his Failure F.U.E.L.S. Growth framework to help leaders turn internal pressure into fuel for growth, productivity, and resilience.

  • Speaker Fee: $10,000 plus travel expenses.
“I Experienced My First Mastermind Group Led By Michael And Hopefully Not My Last! Great Communication Skills And He Did A Great Job Leading The Group. His Perspective And Experience Is Highly Valued!”- ROSA MADRID, Loan Officer/Partner at Marketplace Home Mortgage

“Awesome Guy, Even Better Coach. He Definitely Reminded Me That It Starts With You. Anyone Looking For Guidance And Direction Would Benefit From His Services. Thank You For Your Time!!! - DWIGHT ALEXANDER,  Founder of Develop-U
More Testimonials: https://michaelalaidler.com/testimonials/

Speaker Highlights

Speaker Reel - https://youtu.be/EbwtoMgnRXg

Gravity Speakers Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/michael-laidler

Website: https://michaelalaidler.com/

Why Michael Laidler

Michael’s background and message align closely with the realities of public service. His work helps employees understand how self-leadership, emotional regulation, and resilience directly impact their ability to serve others effectively. For new FWC employees, his keynote provides practical tools for navigating pressure while staying grounded in purpose.

Proposed Keynote

Fueling Resilience: Leading Yourself First to Turn Pressure into Growth - to be tailored for Burned Out Executives and Leaders [Sample Title -- "Burnout is Wearing a New Name".]

Before leaders can lead others, they must first lead themselves. In an era where uncertainty challenges even the most seasoned professionals, Michael Laidler empowers audiences to strengthen the mindset behind exceptional self-leadership. Drawing on two decades in law enforcement and his Failure F.U.E.L.S. Growth framework, he reveals how to transform internal pressure into fuel for growth and success. Through real-life stories and actionable strategies, Michael shows leaders how to build resilience that lasts when it matters the most.

Learning Objectives
  1. Identify how internal pressure impacts leadership effectiveness.
  2. Apply the Failure F.U.E.L.S. Growth framework to leadership moments under pressure.
  3. Practice real-time resilience tools to reinforce a sustainable mindset shift.

Highlights

  • High-pressure credibility: Leadership forged in roles where performance under stress was non-negotiable.
  • Framework leaders can remember: Failure F.U.E.L.S. Growth is structured, repeatable, and easy to apply.
  • Self-leadership before team leadership: Helps executives stabilize mindset and decisions so teams don’t absorb their stress.
  • Built for uncertainty: Tools for navigating ambiguity and pressure without defaulting to burnout behaviors.
  • Performance + sustainability: Focuses on resilience that supports results over the long term, not quick hype.
  • Actionable “in the moment” tools: Practical techniques leaders can use immediately in real leadership moments.
Madison Butler
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Designing for Scale Without Burning People Out: Human-Centered Leadership for Sustainable Performance

Madison Butler is a keynote speaker and founder of Blue Haired Unicorn, known for helping organizations build cultures rooted in authenticity, trust, and psychological safety — the foundation for long-term performance. She facilitates conversations leaders often avoid: mental health, trauma, and the courage required to be human at work. Madison’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Yahoo, Rolling Stone, and more. She was recognized as a LinkedIn Top Black Voice and named Austin’s rising star by DivInc. Her 2025 book, “Let Them See You: Empowering Change Through Authenticity,” focuses on creating environments where people can show up fully and do their best work sustainably.

  • Speaking Fee - $12,500, plus travel and expenses
"Madi, thank you so much for speaking with the CPAWS-BC Team earlier this week. The feedback from the staff has been incredibly positive, and you talk definitely left us wanting to engage more. It was so inspirational, to-the-point, and beautifully authentic. You are gifted, indeed. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experiences" - Meaghen McCord, Executive Director Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, British Columbia Chapter
“Madison was great and she really brought in her expertise and experience into the conversation making it a space that is honest and candid which is what we wanted.”- Saili Willis, Momentive

Speaker Highlights

Gravity Speakers Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/madison-butler

Speaker Website: https://www.bluehairedunicorn.com/

Why Madison for National DCP

If National DCP wants to address burnout at the system level (culture, psychological safety, sustainable performance norms), Madison is the strongest “future-of-leadership” option. Her message helps leaders build environments where people can perform at a high level without masking stress, disengaging, or burning out — which matters deeply in operations where retention, trust, and execution discipline drive outcomes.

Topic

The Future of Work: Designing your Organization for Scale

In today’s fast-moving world, organizations often chase short-term wins at the expense of long-term success. But building for longevity requires a different mindset—one that prioritizes people, purpose, and adaptability. Happy people stay with our organizations, and happy requires safety.

When leaders embrace human-centered design, they create environments that are not only sustainable but also empowering. By focusing on the well-being and growth of individuals, organizations can foster safety, resilience, drive innovation, and achieve meaningful, lasting impact.

To design our organizations for longevity, we must design for humans, not resumes. People are people, and the future of work requires us to prioritize people over all else.

This conversation arms leaders with actionable strategies to align human needs with organizational goals, creating systems that endure and evolve in an ever-changing landscape and dive into how to connect with our teams as humans, and not just peers or managers.

Leave inspired to design for longevity and lead with purpose, empathy, and a vision for the future.

Key Learnings:
  • Understand the principles of human-centered design and their role in fostering sustainable success.
  • Discover how to integrate empathy and purpose into leadership practices to drive long-term impact.
  • Learn how to build adaptable teams that thrive amid change and uncertainty.
  • Explore strategies to balance performance and well-being for greater organizational longevi

Highlights

  • Burnout prevention via culture design: Connects performance longevity to psychological safety and human-centered systems.
  • Executive-relevant truth-telling: Helps leaders address the real drivers of burnout (fear, masking, disengagement, unsustainable pace).
  • Credibility + visibility: Featured in major outlets; recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Black Voice.
  • Author with a clear thesis: “Let Them See You” reinforces practical culture change and sustainable leadership.
  • Actionable leadership practices: Empathy + structure — not vague inspiration — with strategies leaders can apply.
  • Built for organizations scaling fast: Speaks directly to the tension between speed, output, and sustainable people practices.