Keynotes

The conference kicks off with an energizing opening keynote and wraps up with a closing keynote to send you home inspired.

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Opening Keynote

Turning Setbacks into Strategic Comebacks

Wednesday, Nov 18

9 am

Central Time

College life comes with unexpected ups and downs, highs and lows. Those twists and turns can leave you feeling overwhelmed. That’s when a slump hits—when your motivation, confidence, and performance take a noticeable drop. Whether it’s a rough semester, friendship drama, a toxic relationship, or straight-up burnout, a slump can drain your energy, shake your confidence, and cause you to lose sight of your dreams and goals.

In this informative and engaging keynote, Dr. Jermaine Davis shows you how to spot, stop, and reverse slumps before they take control of your life. Backed by his research and white paper, “Dump Your Slump,” he shares insights from over 750 participants who have faced real-life challenges and setbacks in life, school, and work. This session is all about bouncing forward with purpose, confidence, and clarity. Get ready to laugh, level up, and have fun as you learn how to Dump That Slump!

This edutainment-based presentation will teach students and leaders how to:

Boost motivation & achieve goals with small wins using the Path of Progress
Interrupt negative self-talk using the Shatter That Chatter & the A.I.R. Model
Recognize the 5 Slump Stages to stop & reverse slumps before they spread
Clarify your “why” with the P.V.G. to avoid getting distracted & sidetracked
Rebuild confidence & bounce forward from setbacks & failures with S.W.V.’s

Dr. Jermaine Davis