Kelly Bazzani
Resilience and Recovery: Turning Trials into Triumphs
Join Kelly Bazzani for an inspiring exploration of resilience and purpose. Drawing from her triumph over adversity, Bazzani will reveal the key to achieving optimal performance and fulfillment. She will explore the connection between resilience, purpose and success, leaving audiences with actionable insights. Attendees will learn to cultivate personal resilience, navigate challenges gracefully and harness intrinsic motivation. Bazzani empowers individuals to form deep, authentic connections, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. With practical strategies and real-world examples, Bazzani demonstrates how to turn setbacks into growth opportunities, embrace change and take bold action toward goals. Participants will leave inspired, empowered and equipped to make a lasting impact.
Kelly Bazzani, M.A. in psychology, is a Certified Master Life Coach and Addiction & Recovery Expert dedicated to destigmatizing mental health and promoting emotional wellness. As CEO of Maximum Resilience, Inc., she transforms despair into success, blending her mental health expertise and background as a critical care nurse to offer a holistic recovery approach. Emerging from addiction and the confines of a maximum-security jail, Bazzani has gained international recognition as an acclaimed author, speaker and advocate. Ranked among the top 10 resilience coaches by the Coach Foundation, she was recently awarded Top Instructor and Mental Health Advocate of the Year for her transformative work. Bazzani hosts the Maximum Resilience podcast and has been named Best Life Coach by Style Magazine for four consecutive years.
Kimberle Smith Austin
UNSTOPPABLE: Thriving in Resilience and Purpose for a Brighter Future
In this dynamic closing session, we will explore the transformative potential of resilience and purpose in navigating life's challenges and working toward a future filled with hope, opportunity and fulfillment. Drawing upon inspiring stories, practical insights and actionable strategies, we will uncover how resilience and purpose empower us to overcome adversity and thrive. From building emotional strength to aligning our actions with our deepest values, we will discover how embracing these qualities unlocks our limitless potential. Whether facing personal setbacks or professional obstacles, this keynote provides tools, inspiration and motivation to embrace challenges and create a better future. Get ready for a journey of transformation, empowerment and UNSTOPPABLE growth.
Kimberle Smith Austin, MBA, brings over 30 years of expertise as a business, health and lifestyle strategist. Austin's challenging upbringing in the south side of Chicago honed her resilience and problem-solving skills. Now a seasoned entrepreneur, she has launched 12 businesses and currently leads three enterprises. With a background in business strategy and two decades as a college professor, she inspires peak performance across various sectors. As an international speaker and resilience strategist, Austin uses her lived experience to teach others how to turn adversity into a strategic advantage, equipping audiences to harness their potential.