Opening Keynote Speaker: Steve Cozart
Mission Possible: Thriving in Chaos
In a world where volatility, uncertainty, and burnout have become the norm, human services professionals are being called to something greater—not just to endure the chaos, but to lead through it. Join us for a high-impact, cinematic keynote experience that blends storytelling, interactivity and inspiration. From the moment the countdown begins, you’ll be launched into a “Mission Impossible”-style journey where the stakes are high, but the mission is clear: to thrive in chaos. This isn’t just a keynote. It’s a mission briefing for the heart and soul of human services. You’ll leave with practical tools, renewed purpose and the energy to lead with clarity in the storm.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Thrive. Lead. Make the impossible possible.
Steve Cozart, PCC, is a dynamic facilitator, speaker, and professional certified coach with extensive experience in both public and private sectors. As president of Brain Squared Leadership Solutions, he blends neuroscience and coaching to help leaders thrive. His background as a talent agent and acting coach fuels his mission to help people love being visible and share their natural gifts with the world. He is also an expert at teaching technical skills to non-technical learners, making his trainings both accessible and transformative.
Closing Keynote Speaker: Laurie Cozart
Mission Activated: The Power of Purpose, Presence & Possibility
As we close this transformative experience, join us for a powerful and uplifting keynote designed to reignite your sense of purpose and possibility. Mission Activated is more than a talk: It’s a guided journey through reflection, storytelling and activation. Through music, visuals, live polls and breakout conversations, we’ll explore how to sustain clarity, resilience and agency in the face of ongoing change.
This closing session invites you to reconnect with your personal “why,” celebrate the community you’ve built, and leave with practical tools to turn insight into action. With a blend of emotional storytelling, visionary frameworks and energizing audience engagement, this keynote will leave you recharged, inspired and ready to lead with intention.
Laurie Cozart, MCC, is an ICF-certified coach and the founder of Brain Squared Leadership Solutions. With more than 30 years of experience, she helps leaders and teams improve performance, trust and collaboration. Cozart mentors both new and experienced coaches, translating complex ideas into practical, high-impact strategies. Her teaching blends neuroscience, systems thinking and relational intelligence to support transformational growth. Known for her energetic and human-centered style, she creates space for meaningful learning and connection with every interaction.
Autumn Institute for Public Assistance Professionals
Virtual: Nov. 12-14, 2025
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