Escaping Economic Slavery

34-Plus years of Business Advisory, Management, and Consulting to small and large businesses in multiple industries. Clients are primarily based in the United States, and some international. Has served on the boards of several companies and ministries. Leads strategic planning efforts for clients. Recognized as a Thought Leader in Business and Finance, Franchising, Collaboration, Disruptive Technologies, Governance, Platforms, and Systems & Structures.

Technical experience includes owner of a IT Services company, Product Owner for several platform development projects, forensic analysis of financial transactions as an expert witness, servicing numerous financial and information transactions across numerous platforms, and member of the NASA Space Shuttle Program and Military Space Program from 1978 to 1986.

Degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Administration (PhD),and Law (JD)

You Empowered Strong

Candy Barone (CCP, MBA, BSME), CEO of You Empowered Strong, LLC, as known as the “Pull-No-Punches” Accountability Powerhouse is a certified coach, business consultant, professional speaker, and author. She is a master in creating a greater return on the energy and investment of time people expend. Candy’s diverse and expansive leadership experience (nearly 20 years with multiple Fortune 500 companies) has provided her with extensive tools to help grow business professionals and future leaders, build exceptional, high-performing teams, and stretch successful people further out of their existing comfort zones.

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Overcoming The Imposter

Session Overview:

Have you ever felt like you didn’t really measure up to the assumptions that others have made about you?  Do you wonder if your success may be the result of luck and timing, rather than your intelligence or hard work?  Have you ever worried that at some point, everyone is going to figure out that you’re just making it up as you go, and figuring it out on-the-fly?

If so, you may have had a run-in with The Impostor, that inner critic that tries to convince you that your success isn’t real, and that you’re living a lie.

Kris Kelso will break down the mental battle of Impostor Syndrome, and give you the tools you need to silence your inner critic. With engaging stories and powerful metaphors, Kris will help you to see the world differently - embracing failure as part of success, recognizing fear as a positive sign, and leading with vulnerability when the stakes are high.

Bio:  

Kris Kelso is a keynote speaker, a two-time entrepreneur, and is the author of “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence“.  Trained and certified as an executive coach, Kris has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners, and their leadership teams. He is a faculty instructor at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, a Facilitator / Coach with The Alternative Board, and is a contributing writer for publications including Fast Company Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and The Nashville Business Journal.

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Recession-Proofing for Small Businesses

Recession planning - your defensive strategies AND your offensive strategies - isn't just for big companies. Small businesses and startups can use the same techniques and the same tools to navigate an uncertain economic future.

In this webinar, we'll cover how your business can start planning for economic turmoil and protect against a fluctuating market by protecting your cash flow and leaning into growth opportunities.

45-minute presentation with time for Q&A.