The Hidden Cost of Addiction
How Leaders Can Protect Their People, Culture, and Families
Addiction doesn't stay at home when someone comes to work.Behind performance issues, absenteeism, changes in behavior, and struggling families can be a problem many organizations still don't know how to talk about. Substance use affects employees at every level, yet stigma and fear often keep...
Recovery Is More Than Abstinence
Moving Beyond Stopping to Learning How to Live
Stopping the substance can save a life, but it does not automatically answer the questions that remain. Who am I now? How do I handle discomfort without escaping it? What does recovery look like when the immediate crisis has passed?Drawing from his own experience with...
I Am Domestic Violence
A Powerful One-Woman Show and Workshop That Gives Domestic Violence a Voice—and Challenges Us to Answer It
“Well, well, well. Y’all don’t recognize me, do you? That’s the story of my life. Everybody is always pretending they don't know who I am.”With those words, Domestic Violence rises from a seat among the attendees, interrupts the program, and takes over the room.In this...
Surviving Survival
From Abuse, Betrayal, and Trauma to Power and Voice
Survival is not weakness — it is strategic endurance. In this powerful keynote, Dr. Toni shares the intersection of domestic violence, sexual assault, whistleblowing, retaliation, parenting through crisis, and executive leadership under trauma. This session moves beyond inspiration to structured resilience...
You Can't Walk Through the Pigpen Without Getting Mud on Your Feet
Self-care and Burnout in Healthcare
Through the hustle and bustle of everyday life, many individuals get so caught up in serving others that they often overlook crucial self-care treatment. This highly interactive, engaging and uplifting workshop will help these individuals explore areas where fatigue may occur. Jan Spence will share...