Rightsline Core Value Speaker Series
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Rightsline Core Value Event

Event Summary — Rightsline Quarterly Core Values Speaker Series (Virtual)

For Q4’s “value roundup,” we recommend a high-energy 60-minute virtual session that (a) explicitly maps stories and tools to Growth & Unity, Authenticity, Trust, and Fun; (b) uses Zoom-native interactivity (live chat prompts, 1–2 quick polls, optional word-cloud); and (c) delivers practical, low-lift actions for a globally distributed workforce that often watches on-demand. Budget-aligned recommendations below ($2,500–$4,000 all-in for virtual). Target window: early–mid November (to avoid Halloween/holiday congestion).

Madison Butler
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Blue-Haired Unicorn: Redefining Workplaces with Authentic Leadership & Human-Centered Values

Madison Butler is a keynote speaker and workplace strategist known for helping companies build bold, human-centered cultures where people can show up as their true selves and do their best work. As founder of Blue Haired Unicorn, she advises leaders on psychological safety, communication, and inclusive operations that scale—work that aligns directly with Rightsline’s Core Values and fully remote, global workforce. Madison’s virtual talks are frank, high-energy, and deeply practical, giving managers and ICs language and rituals to create authenticity and trust without adding meeting bloat—ideal for a one-hour value-roundup session with chat-based participation and quick polls.


Madison’s thought leadership has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Yahoo, Rolling Stone, and more. Recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Black Voice and by DivInc as Austin’s Rising Star, Madison’s impact continues to grow as she empowers organizations to center belonging, purpose, and mental health. Her first book, Let Them See You: Empowering Change Through Authenticity, was released in September 2025.

Speaking Fee: Will negotiate to meet budget.

Speaker Highlights

For virtual engagements, Madison recommends delivering her content in a moderated conversation format, which enhances audience engagement through its interactive and dynamic structure. This format allows for a more conversational experience that resonates particularly well in virtual settings. She is however, open to a interactive keynote format.

Speaker's profile page: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/madison-butler

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluehairedunicorn/

Why Madison is a fit for Rightsline’s Quarterly Core Values Event

  • Connects Authenticity to tangible leadership habits (feedback scripts, “permission to be human” norms) your managers can apply immediately.
  • Turns Trust into repeatable team rituals (expectation setting, recognition in chat, calm-under-pressure communication) suited for cameras-off attendees.
  • Reinforces Growth & Unity with simple cross-time-zone practices that keep goals visible and people connected between releases.
  • Delivers Fun through spirited stories and interactive chat prompts that encourage safe participation at scale.
  • Strong virtual presence: fast pacing, direct chat engagement, and inclusive language that resonates with global audiences.

Suggested Topic

Authentic Leadership: Vulnerability First

Leaders are often expected to project confidence and certainty, but in today’s workplace, authenticity has become the defining characteristic of impactful leadership. Vulnerability is no longer a liability—it’s a strength that fosters trust, deepens relationships, and drives real connection.

Yet, many leaders hesitate to embrace vulnerability, fearing it may make them seem weak. The truth? Your authenticity is your strength. Being open and authentic makes you human, and will allow your teams to feel human too. If you want teams who feel safe, we must be willing to put down your own walls first.

This keynote will provide the insights and tools leaders need to make vulnerability and safety a cornerstone of their leadership style. By honoring their own humanity, leaders will empower themselves and their teams to tackle challenges with trust, safety and humanity.

Leave this session inspired to lead from the heart and embrace the power of who you really are, not who you think you have to be.

Key Learnings:
  • Understand why vulnerability is essential for authentic leadership and long-term success.
  • Learn techniques to foster trust, openness, and accountability within teams.
  • Discover how to balance vulnerability with confidence to build stronger, more engaged teams.
  • Gain strategies to model authenticity and create a culture where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered.

Highlights

  • Founder, Blue Haired Unicorn; culture & employee-experience strategist.
  • Known for bold, human-first leadership frameworks and psychological safety work.
  • Featured keynoter for organizations modernizing culture and communication.
  • Recognized voice on authentic leadership and sustainable workplace operations.

"Madison centered on a topic that many Red Hatters were excited to discuss for some time. She answered the various challenging yet necessary questions revolving intersectionality and what it looks like in the LGBTQ+, Black and Latinx/Hispanic community. We're even more excited because this conversation is going to continue with the other diversity and inclusion communities here at Red Hat. As we continue to push for inclusivity and focus on an open and welcoming workplace for everyone to be themselves, we thank Madison for providing her expertise on how we can accomplish that. Can't say thank you enough, Madison!"- Red Hat
Keith Abraham
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Achieving Extraordinary Success Through Goal-Driven Growth Across Teams

Keith Abraham is a Certified Speaking Professional and Hall-of-Fame keynote speaker who has helped more than a million professionals across dozens of countries clarify purpose and convert it into measurable results. His goal-alignment approach translates perfectly to Rightsline’s Growth & Unity pillar—giving remote teams a simple, shared method to focus on what matters most, track progress transparently, and build trust through commitments. Keith’s virtual sessions are crisp, interactive, and tool-rich, making them ideal for a one-hour Zoom with polls and chat-based commitments.

Speaker Fee will be negotiated to meet the budget

Speaker Highlights

Keith Abraham Virtual Studio Showreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIGUHoINlT8

Gravity Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/keith-abraham

Website: https://keithabraham.com/

Why Keith is a fit for Rightsline’s Quarterly Core Values Event

  • Operationalizes Growth & Unity via a lightweight goal framework teams can adopt the same week.
  • Builds Trust by teaching visibility rituals that make commitments and progress transparent across time zones.
  • Adds Fun and momentum through friendly gamification and “next best action” challenges.
  • Proven virtual delivery with clear worksheets and chat prompts that keep large, distributed audiences engaged.
  • Tailors examples to product/customer success/go-to-market teams so value-to-execution links are obvious.

Suggested Keynotes

Accelerate Your Business: Unprecedented Growth

Drive exponential growth in your business by aligning leadership, strategy, and momentum. In this keynote, Keith Abraham shares how leaders can create clarity, focus, and discipline to fuel unprecedented results. 

This session focuses on three critical areas:

1) DYNAMIC DIRECTION
  • Creating a compelling goal for growth. 
  • Lean into the work you are avoiding. 
  • Decide on what 10X growth looks like.
2) DETERMINE DRIVERS
  • Understanding the 8 drivers of your people. 
  • Applying the 10x10x10 growth formula.
  • What do you need to do vastly different to accelerate? 
3) DETAILED DEVELOPMENT 
  • Defining your non-negotiable daily habits. 
  • Identifying the discipline required for success.
  • Creating the 1 hour / 1 day / 1 week / 1 month roadmap
OUTCOME:
  • Each Leader will define a goal that energizes, enthuses and empowers their Team to go beyond
  • Each Leader will know how to leverage their efforts by using the power of GoalDrivers within their Team.
  • Each Leader will create a set of daily non-negotiable growth habits that form an implementable growth momentum roadmap.

Invigorate Yourself: Creating Unstoppable Velocity

In this powerful keynote, Keith Abraham shares how to unlock momentum, drive clarity, and accelerate achievement across your personal and professional life. This presentation is built around three core components:

1) DISCOVER YOUR DRIVERS
  • Understanding the 8 emotional drivers that move you to achieve goals.
  • The 3 components that turn interest into committed and compelled achievement.
  • Discover the 6 elements that will accelerate your velocity in all areas of your life.
2) DEFINE YOUR DESIRES
  • The 4 part HOW Formula for achieving your goals faster, easier and sooner.
  • Apply the 6 part Goal Achievement Blueprint to your most important goals
  • Clarify the roadblock that is stopping you from being the best version of you!
3) DEVELOP YOUR DETERMINATION
  • How to starve your distractions and feed your focus in your business role.        
  • Identify what micro-wins will have the biggest impact on your life.
  • Create your 1 minute /1 hour /1 day / 1 week /1 month implementation roadmap
OUTCOMES:
  • Clarify what will drive you to achieve your most important goals faster, easier and sooner than you ever thought possible!
  • Your people will have identified the most important personal or professional goal they want to achieve in the next 6 to 12 months using a time
  • Each person will have a clearly defined plan on what to implement in the 1st  minute, the 1st hour, the 1st day, the 1st week and the 1st month after your event. Implement quickly, achieve faster!

Highlights

  • Certified Speaking Professional (CSP); multi-award-winning keynote speaker.
  • Global authority on goal achievement; creator of practical goal-driver methods.
  • Presented to well over a million people across 40+ countries.
  • Best-selling author and long-time advisor to enterprise leadership teams.

“Keith has a unique and invaluable ability to transfer enthusiasm and empathy while keeping business goals in focus.” - John Roca, Managing Director, Sydney City Lexus & Toyota
“I’ve used Keith across two decades, two industries and two countries. Whenever I need to focus a business on clients, he’s the solution irrespective of the challenge.” - Ian Blair, Managing Director, New Zealand, WSP
“Keith leaves our people truly inspired and has the ability to shift their thinking and motivate lasting change.” - Anne Petracca, CEO, Lorraine Lea
Steve Fredlund
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"The Safari Dude" -- Inspirational Speaker, Breakthrough Strategist and Bestselling Author

Steve Fredlund is an award-winning actuary turned leadership speaker who helps organizations boost performance by increasing happiness and meaning at work. Drawing on 25 years in Fortune 500 roles and his “Safari Way” roadmap, Steve shows how micro-celebrations, clarity, and community elevate outcomes—an ideal fit for Rightsline’s Fun, Unity, and Trust values. His virtual programs are highly engaging yet low-pressure for cameras-off audiences, using word-clouds and chat recognition to spark connection without putting people on the spot.

Speaker Fee to be negotiated to fit the budget

Speaker Highlights

Steve Fredlund Promo Video - Sept 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTz3Flwwhf4

**Waiting on virtual video examples**

Speaker Website - https://stevefredlund.com/

Why Steve is a fit for Rightsline’s Quarterly Core Values Event

  • Ties Fun to measurable outcomes (engagement, retention, productivity) with simple team rituals.
  • Strengthens Unity through shared celebration and clarity practices that work asynchronously.
  • Reinforces Trust by normalizing recognition and transparent expectations.
  • Zoom-friendly interactivity (word-clouds, chat “shout-outs”) that play well with large, global groups.
  • Delivers an energizing, optimistic tone for a year-end value-roundup.

Suggested Topic

The Unright Thing: Catalyst to Extraordinary

Sometimes work and life look great on paper—yet there’s that quiet ache of restlessness. We follow the rules, do everything “right,” and expect happiness to follow, but end up settling for “good enough.” In this energizing keynote, Steve Fredlund shows how doing The Unright Thing™—a bold, unconventional step—can break complacency and unlock real progress.

Through vivid safari stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and tools from his Three-Step Safari Way Roadmap, Steve guides audiences to clarify what “extraordinary” really means, gather the right allies, and take action that moves them beyond “fine” toward meaningful, sustainable impact.

Key Takeaways

  • Recognize the Quiet Ache — Why doing everything “right” can still feel unfulfilling and how to spot restlessness in yourself and your team.
  • Choose Your Experience — Mindset shifts to define your personal version of “extraordinary.”
  • Get the Right Peeps in the Jeep — Build a circle of trusted allies who challenge, support, and propel you forward.
  • Do the Unright Thing™ — A practical playbook for taking one bold, unconventional step that breaks the Ordinary Cycle.
  • Turn Fulfillment into Impact — An actionable plan to reconnect with what lights you up and convert renewed energy into measurable results at work and in life.

Highlights

  • Award-winning actuary; former Fortune 500 leader in investments, product, and workforce analytics.
  • Best-selling author of Do the Unright Thing.
  • Creator of the “Safari Way” framework for personal and team breakthroughs.
  • Regular keynoter and facilitator for organizations seeking culture and performance lifts.
Erin Hatzikostas
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Authenticity that accelerates performance (without oversharing)

Erin Hatzikostas is a former corporate CEO and the founder of b Authentic Inc., known for translating authenticity into a competitive business strategy. Author of You Do You(ish) and The 50% Rule, Erin shows leaders how to communicate more clearly, remove friction, and invite creativity—advancing Rightsline’s Authenticity, Fun, and Growth pillars. Her virtual talks are fast-paced, story-driven, and exercise-based, making the content easy to adopt across remote teams who prefer chat over open-mic participation.

Speaker Fee will be negotiated in to budget [TBD]

Speaker Highlights

Erin Hatzikostas I 2025 Speaker Reel (Official) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1TkieYzndY

3 Clear Signs You're Not an Authentic Leader - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkM6XwK1MFw

Gravity Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/erin-hatzikostas

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

Why Erin is a fit for Rightsline’s Quarterly Core Values Event

  • Converts Authenticity into practical communication templates for Slack/Zoom/email.
  • Builds Trust with candid, repeatable feedback and “BS-busting” techniques.
  • Sparks Fun and creativity through light, interactive rewrites and chat challenges.
  • Supports Growth & Unity by simplifying how cross-functional teams align and decide.
  • Seasoned virtual presenter with tight pacing and clear audience prompts.

Suggested Topic

How Strategic Authenticity Can Transform Your Career, Culture, and Influence

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” sounds great—until you’re the one trying to steer it with a pool noodle. Former CEO Erin Hatzikostas has been there. When she took over a struggling company, she discovered the approach she’d been using all along: authenticity—not the fluffy kind, but a deliberate, strategic lever that rebuilt trust, simplified decisions, and helped drive dramatic performance gains.

Backed by years of research, two best-selling books, and field-tested frameworks, Erin makes authenticity practical and measurable. In this fast-paced session, she demystifies what “being real” looks like at work, shows how to apply it to everyday communication (from LinkedIn bios to value propositions), and gives you a simple, no-BS playbook to create a culture people actually want to be part of.

Key Takeaways
  • Name the Real Baggage — Identify the hidden blockers that keep you and your team stuck.
  • Redefine Authenticity — Learn a service-oriented definition: you’re not doing it for you; you’re doing it for others.
  • See the ROI — Understand the data and “Ridiculously Obvious Idea” behind why authenticity boosts results.
  • Spot Real vs. Faux — Compare inauthentic vs. authentic examples in profiles, messaging, and everyday comms.
  • Use the Framework — Walk away with a simple, actionable model to build an authentic culture—starting immediately.

Highlights

  • Former corporate CEO; founder of b Authentic Inc.
  • Author of You Do You(ish) and The 50% Rule; popular TEDx and media features.
  • Advisor and keynote speaker to enterprise audiences on authentic leadership.
  • Co-host of the podcast b Cause Work Doesn’t Have to Suck.

“We hired Erin to speak to over 10,000 colleagues across our company’s colleague resource groups. Despite some technical challenges on our end, Erin didn’t stress or waiver and delivered a wonderful, inspiring, authentic, and perhaps most importantly, flexible talk! She generated so much excitement across our community and gave the group immediate, tangible action items to help them achieve success in their careers and for our company. I highly recommend Erin for anyone that’s looking for a dynamic, engaging, and easy-to-work with speaker!” -Emily D., CVS Health
“Erin is the speaker you always hope to hear at any meeting! Her vibrant honesty, engaging style and ability to tell it as she sees it is both unique and refreshing.” -Carolyn Pare, CEO, Minnesota Health Action Group
Amy McWhirter
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Trust through clarity: a world-class virtual emcee & communicator

Amy McWhirter is an internationally recognized emcee, on-camera host, and presenter who specializes in crafting and delivering virtual experiences that feel human, cohesive, and energizing. She partners with event teams to shape the narrative, keep energy high, and draw out meaningful moments in chat—perfect for a Rightsline value roundup where Trust and Fun depend on pacing, clarity, and inclusive participation. Amy can host the entire hour or deliver a focused communication mini-keynote plus moderation.

Speaker Fee to be negotiated to fit the budget

Speaker Highlights

Virtual Speaker Demo - https://vimeo.com/410031803?fl=pl&fe=sh

Keynote Speaker Teaser - https://vimeo.com/1108883635?fl=pl&fe=sh

Gravity Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/amy-mcwhirter

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

Why Amy is a fit for Rightsline’s Quarterly Core Values Event

  • Builds Trust with crisp framing, audience guidance, and professional delivery that reduces “Zoom fatigue.”
  • Elevates Fun and momentum with upbeat transitions, shout-outs, and celebration of your recognition moments.
  • Supports Unity by weaving chat contributions into the story so everyone feels seen—even cameras-off.
  • Expert at large virtual rooms; keeps the session on time and on message.
  • Flexible: keynote, emcee, or hybrid host + brief talk.

Suggested Topic

The Three "Be's" of Inspired Leadership: Moving from Competition to Genuine Connection

In a world driven by comparison, Amy shares her personal journey of self-discovery to help audiences reclaim presence, possibility, and creative courage.

Be Present: Presence is where leadership begins

Believe: It’s a frequency that energizes everything

Be Authentic: Stand in your truth, where connection lives.

Audiences leave tuned into their inner fire- with the confidence to trust instinct, embrace bold ideas, and move forward with clarity and conviction.

Highlights

  • Veteran virtual emcee and presenter for leading global brands and associations.
  • Known for high-engagement Zoom programs with polls, guided chat, and tight run-of-show.
  • Experienced script collaborator with marketing/event teams.
  • Equally strong in virtual, hybrid, and live environments.

“Amy’s witty and engaging style kept the audience captivated and entertained throughout the program. Her ability to seamlessly transition from one segment to the other, and keep the event on track, was impressive. Amy’s professionalism, charisma, and energy added so much to the overall success of the event. We could not have asked for a better emcee. — Horizons International Engineering Technology Thought Leadership Conference | India
“Amy was fantastic with high energy and connection that tied everything together seamlessly. She offered personal stories to connect with the minds and hearts of audiences.” — IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) FIRST Hybrid Conference
Barb Betts
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Relationship-led growth that scales unity and trust

Barb Betts is a CEO, entrepreneur, and sought-after keynote speaker who teaches organizations how to drive sustainable growth by building authentic, trust-based relationships. With two decades of leadership and a reputation for high-energy delivery, Barb’s message maps cleanly to Rightsline’s Growth & Unity and Trust pillars, giving revenue, product, and CS teams simple service standards and relationship habits they can adopt immediately—especially effective for remote, cross-functional collaboration.

Speaker Fee to be negotiated

Speaker Highlights

Speaker Reel - https://vimeo.com/1087279061

Limitless Confidence - https://vimeo.com/1089863095?fl=pl&fe=sh

Gravity Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/barb-betts

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

Why Barb Betts

Barb Betts is an accomplished entrepreneur, real estate powerhouse, and keynote speaker who empowers women to lead with strategy, authenticity, and relationship-based growth. As the CEO of a boutique real estate firm and founder of a national coaching company, Barb has built and scaled businesses in male-dominated industries—making her an ideal voice for Stella’s audience of founders and funders. Her message blends practical business frameworks with a deep understanding of the mindset shifts needed to lead, fundraise, and succeed as a woman in today’s competitive startup ecosystem. Barb’s sessions are not just inspirational—they’re implementable.

Suggested Topic

The Relationship Advantage: Master the Art of Influence and Connection for Real Results in Business and Life

Ideal for All Audiences seeking to enhance trust and influence

In every room, there’s one person who stands out—not because they’re the loudest, but because they’re the most trusted. No matter what business or industry you are in, the ability to connect authentically with others is the ultimate game-changer. The Relationship Advantage reveals the secret to becoming that person—the one everyone turns to, the one who naturally builds rapport and trust with ease.

This keynote goes beyond conventional strategies. It’s about understanding the power of relatability and authenticity in building meaningful relationships that drive real results. You’ll learn how to show up in a way that makes people feel seen, heard, and valued, whether you’re managing a team, working with clients, or collaborating with colleagues.

If you’re looking to enhance your influence in business, build stronger connections with colleagues and clients, or simply become someone people trust and relate to, The Relationship Advantage will give you the tools to show up as the most authentic, relatable, and impactful person in the room.

Key Takeaways:

  • Own Your Influence: Recognize that you’re always “selling” something, whether it’s your ideas, yourself, or your vision.
  • Lead with Authenticity: People trust what’s real. Showing up as your true self is your greatest asset in building connection and credibility.
  • Build Meaningful Trust: Go beyond surface-level interactions to create lasting trust. Discover the essential elements that make people feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued.
  • Leverage Relational Intelligence: Emotional Intelligence alone is not enough anymore, Relational intelligence is your human advantage. Strengthen your ability to connect with anyone, in any environment, with ease.
  • Invest in Relationships That Last: Every interaction is a chance to deepen a relationship. Learn how small, consistent actions create long-term growth, loyalty, and opportunity.

Highlights

  • CEO and keynote speaker with 20+ years of relationship-driven business leadership.
  • Frequent headliner for major industry events and associations.
  • Creator of “Real Estate by Relationship®” and relationship-first growth frameworks.
  • Known for transparent, compassionate, results-oriented keynotes.

“I was the Chairman for a 600 person conference on property management….we were looking for an energetic, knowledgeable and entertaining speaker on a subject that can be deathly boring: time management. Barb (who doesn’t call her Barb) knocked it out the park. For a “non-industry” speaker she resonated with my industry. She successfully mixed the personal stories with the practical applications. You feel good when a speaker you pick makes those attending feel great about being there. It is a safe bet(ts) to hire Barb Betts for your conference.” - Scott Brady, CEO of Progressive Property Management
“Barb Betts completely transformed our members’ perspective on the power of authentic relationships in business. Her expertise and passion shines through in her presentation, which immediately resonated with our community. Barb didn’t just speak to us—she shifted our mindset, showing us how meaningful connections can drive long-term growth. Our members walked away inspired, equipped, and ready to implement her systems. She brought incredible value, and I can't recommend her enough as a speaker!“ - Ryan Lang, CEO of Empire Partners
Pinquelton Group
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Performance Duo, Improvisers, Comedians, Experts in Creativity, Risk-Taking, and Collaborative Imagination

Founded by learning designers and facilitators Andy Eninger and John Loos, Pinquelton Group blends performance, storytelling, and improv-inspired methods to spark collaboration and joy. For Rightsline’s value roundup, their short creative sprints and playful facilitation deliver Fun—perfect for a cameras-off global audience that engages best through chat and low-risk participation. The result is a celebratory session that also strengthens everyday collaboration.

Speaker Fee to be negotiated

Speaker Highlights

Speaker Highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsqdKz_oS2Q

Gravity Profile - https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/pinquelton-group

Speaker Website - http://www.pinqueltongroup.com/

Why Pinquelton Group is a fit for Rightsline’s Quarterly Core Values Event

  • Delivers Fun through interactive creative exercises that work smoothly on Zoom.
  • Builds Unity by guiding teams to create and share together—even asynchronously.
  • Encourages Trust with low-stakes participation that respects different comfort levels.
  • Experienced facilitators who keep pacing tight and energy high for large groups.
  • Great fit for value roundups and recognition moments.

Suggested Topics

Will be fully customized and tailored for your audience

Jump Into the Q-LAB

Working together doesn't have to be a dull slog or scrum of conflicting personalities. Our proprietary Q-Lab bootcamp deftly mixes improvisational comedy techniques, brain science, personality assessment and the power of play with fast-and-fun challenges to level up your team's ability to listen deeply, rocket bold ideas into the stratosphere, discover unseen possibilities, and ensure everyone on your team is excited about the outcome.

Custom Design

From teaching comedy in Tokyo and Warsaw to inspiring consultants in Bangalore and Lisbon to leading keynotes at national sales conferences to even facilitating a workshop on the deck of a battleship, we've quite literally done it all.

As facilitators and learning designers, we've had a backstage pass to corporate America for a combined 35+ years. This means we've see the good, the bad, and the ugly of corporate America, and business around the world (and that's just the lanyard fonts!)

We know each organization is unique and has its own specific learning goals and challenges, so we are able to lean heavily into custom design when needed, crafting bespoke, meaningful trainings that speak directly to your audience and their current challenges.

Our customization capabilities include:

  • Trainings expertly crafted to your industry, audience, and skill needs
  • Gamification, assessment-driven exercises, unique case studies
  • Improv performance (keynote style, hosting, interactive workshops)
  • Custom comedic content for events, conferences, video, virtual, or live training

Highlights

  • Founded and led by veteran facilitators and storytellers Andy Eninger & John Loos.
  • NGLCC-certified live-learning organization; experts in applied improv and storytelling.
  • Designed and delivered custom creativity programs for corporate teams.
  • Known for joyful, inclusive virtual facilitation.
Leo Chan
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Creating Bigger, Better, Bolder Ideas / Play to innovate: everyday creativity for distributed teams

Leo Chan is the founder and Chief Innovation Igniter at Abound Innovation and a top LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator. With 55+ US patents and 20+ years of experience helping organizations like Chick-fil-A and Amazon, he equips teams to generate ideas quickly, test them cheaply, and collaborate playfully—directly supporting Rightsline’s Fun, Growth, and Unity values. Leo’s virtual sessions are highly interactive yet safe for cameras-off participation, using chat-based “Yes-And” drills and rapid idea sprints.

Leo’s mission is simple: to help people see that they already have the potential to innovate, and to give them the tools and confidence to boldly put it into action.

Speaker Fee to be negotiated

Speaker Highlights

Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wuLRDFAu5s&t=164s

Speaker Website - https://aboundinnovation.ca/innovation-speaking/

Why Leo is a fit for Rightsline’s Quarterly Core Values Event

  • Turns Fun into a disciplined innovation habit that fits tight schedules.
  • Drives Growth with quick, low-lift ideation formats teams can reuse in stand-ups.
  • Builds Unity by normalizing imperfect first drafts and collaborative iteration.
  • Veteran virtual facilitator; exercises translate cleanly to Zoom with polls and chat.
  • Patented innovator who brings credibility and precise, actionable tools.

Suggested Topic

Creating Bigger, Better, Bolder Ideas

Is your organization truly thinking outside the box—or simply wishing you were? In this keynote, Leo shares practical strategies to help teams consistently generate bigger, better, and bolder ideas. By blending creativity with structured facilitation, he demonstrates how to transform ordinary brainstorming into a dynamic process that sparks genuine innovation.

Key Takeaways:
  • Hands-on techniques to supercharge idea sessions with fun, creativity and energy.
  • Facilitation best practices and design tips that unlock contributions from every voice in the room.
  • Ready-to-use innovation tools that participants can implement right away in their own teams.
  • Approaches to move beyond groupthink and spark truly bold, original thinking.

Building a Thriving Culture of Innovation

Innovation doesn’t thrive in silos—it thrives in cultures where everyone feels empowered to create. In this keynote, Leo introduces the eight key building blocks of a thriving culture of innovation, showing leaders how to embed creativity into everyday processes so new ideas flow continuously and disruption becomes opportunity.

Key Takeaways:
  • A clear understanding of the eight building blocks for a thriving innovation culture.
  • Practical ways to begin applying these principles immediately within your organization.
  • Insights into how to empower employees with confidence and psychological safety so they can innovate boldly.
  • A roadmap to turn innovation into a repeatable, everyday practice instead of a one-off event.

Highlights

  • Founder, Abound Innovation; LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® expert.
  • 55+ US patents; 20+ years leading and teaching innovation.
  • Worked with organizations including Chick-fil-A and Amazon.
  • Frequent keynote/facilitator for summits and corporate innovation programs.

"Leo's passion for innovation is contagious, and he brings that passion to every platform I've heard him speak on. Every organization needs to be learning from him and the genius he brings through his work". - Harris III
"Leo's talk was hands down my favorite part of the Pursue What's Next Summit!!! I would attend every year just to see him" - Chick-fil-A
Michael Laidler
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Trust at speed: calm, clear leadership when the stakes are high

Michael Laidler is a leadership and resilience strategist with nearly 20 years in law enforcement—including roles as a police officer, U.S. Border Patrol agent, and federal corrections leader—who now equips organizations to communicate clearly, stay composed, and build trust under pressure. His approach is a natural fit for Rightsline’s Trust, Unity, and Authenticity pillars, offering scenario-based tools leaders and ICs can use to reduce burnout, align quickly, and support one another across time zones.

Speaker Fee to be negotiated

Speaker Highlights

Michael Laidler | Failure F.U.E.L.S. Growth™ Leadership Speaker Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s93juS8gRmU

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

Speaker Website - https://michaelalaidler.com/

Why Michael is a fit for Rightsline’s Quarterly Core Values Event

  • Converts Trust into simple communication and escalation playbooks for distributed teams.
  • Strengthens Unity with post-incident debrief templates that turn stumbles into learning.
  • Brings Authenticity through personal stories that model accountability and composure.
  • Zoom-strong delivery with anonymous polls and chat-based scenario responses.
  • Practical tools for managers and ICs to apply immediately after the session.

Suggested Topic

Foolproof Organizations - Lead with Culture, Strengthen with Resilience, Retain with Purpose

In today’s talent-driven economy, the ability to retain high performers isn’t optional—it’s essential. Yet over 70% of employees say they’d leave their current job for one that offers greater purpose and alignment with their values.  With over 20 years of leadership experience in high-stakes environments—from federal law enforcement to employee development—Michael Laidler brings firsthand insight into what truly drives retention. In Foolproof, he shares simple, strategic approaches for building workplaces where people want to stay—not because they must, but because they’re inspired to.

Drawing on his “Failure Fuels Growth” philosophy, Michael shows how setbacks can become stepping stones for stronger teams and better outcomes. His keynote challenges leaders to build trust-first cultures that prioritize resilience, clarity, and accountability.

With a blend of hard-won experience and real-world tools,Michael helps leadership teams’ future-proof their organizations. The result? A resilient workforce, rooted in purpose, that’s equipped to handle anything the future throws their way.

Attendees will gain insight into:

  • The Role of Trust in Retention – How building a foundation of trust increases employee engagement and long-term commitment.
  • Failure Fuels Growth – Turning setbacks into learning opportunities that strengthen resilience and drive innovation.
  • Succession Planning for Success – Creating clear career pathways that give employees a sense of purpose and progression.
  • Coaching as a Retention Tool – Using mentorship and professional development to empower and invest in employees.
  • Leading by Example – The impact of leadership behaviors on workplace culture and employee satisfaction.

Highlights

  • Nearly 20 years of high-stakes leadership experience in law enforcement.
  • International keynote speaker, trainer, and author on resilience and leadership.
  • Works with corporate teams to prevent burnout and boost performance.
  • Known for calm, actionable teaching under pressure.

“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