"Thoughtful Leadership Today" Summit

Join us in New York City on May 21st for a dynamic one-day conference designed for leaders who think above and beyond the ordinary and are dedicated to positive change. 

Featuring thought-provoking TED-style talks, interactive discussions, and powerful networking, this event brings together bold minds to explore what it truly means to lead with intention, insight, and impact. 

This is your chance to connect with like-minded change-makers and elevate your leadership to the next level.

Limited places available - reserve yours today!

SPECIAL BONUS for the first 12 people to book a ticket: You will stand on our stage and present your thoughtful idea or project to the entire room!

Get your ticket today!

FIRST SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!

CHRISSY NEAFSEY Talent Expert and Partner at Summit Chasers

Chrissy has nearly 20 years of experience building high-impact talent strategies across various industries with deep expertise in product and services organizations. A passionate advocate for Veterans and First Responders, Chrissy champions mental health support and inclusive workplaces. Her extensive HR and tech relationships enable her to drive strategic partnerships that shape the future of work. 

Chrissy’s mission is clear: “Leverage emerging technologies to create a more inclusive workspaces, eliminating employee burnout. We owe this to one another, and we can do it together!”

CASEY CARPENTER CEO and Founder, Speak & Own It Communications

An introvert and reformed wallflower, Casey was almost fired from her first sales job for learning insurance industry concepts too slowly. She saved her job when she won a district-level sales speech competition and stumbled onto a key realization – when you master your speaking and presence, you can win over any room, anywhere.

Casey works with executives across all industries globally at the intersection of speaking, presence, leadership and empathy. They amplify their voices and elevate their leadership in virtual and hybrid worlds.

She is a top tier Guide for CHIEF, facilitating peer group discussions for C-suite women leaders.

MINDY GIBBINS-KLEIN Founder of The Thoughtful Leader and The Book Midwife®

Mindy Gibbins-Klein is an international speaker, thought leadership strategist and book coach. She has founded three multinational brands which have won and been shortlisted for 19 awards.

Best known as Founder of The Thoughtful Leader and The Book Midwife®, Mindy supports experts and entrepreneurs to write great books in 90 days. She is passionate about helping people from under-represented groups (including women!) to gain credibility and raise their profile. Mindy has authored and co-authored 15 books, and her clients have written and published over 1000 thought leading books!

Mindy has presented to and coached over 50,000 business executives and entrepreneurs in 18 countries and has delivered two TEDx talks.

DENISE SCHIRA Wellness Education Specialist

Denise Schira has been a transformational education leader for over three decades. She has received many awards for outstanding service and impact as a master trainer for over a thousand schools, hundreds of teams, and dozens of districts. As a nationally recognized certified specialist in social emotional learning and wellness, published author, and breast cancer survivor and provider, she speaks at events across the country and offers impactful workshops around mindfulness, yoga, somatic movement, restorative practices, and crisis intervention strategies that bring people and communities from chaos to calm. 

Denise is a proud, passionate Bronx Puerto Rican whose life epitomizes resilience and the important message "Education saves lives".

CHRISTINA CONNORS Keynote Singer, Creator of Christina's Cottage

Christina is the Founder of “A New Soul Song Productions”, Nurturing Children and Their Families One Song at a Time, and creator of  a YouTube series called “Christina’s Cottage.” Christina is a distinguished member of KnoWEwell’s Regenerative Whole Health Council, and writer for the Natural Awakenings Magazine’s Healthy Kids featured article. In 2024, Global Woman Magazine recognized Christina as one of the most inspiring Top Global Women Entrepreneurs. Christina has also run a successful massage therapy practice in Greenwich, CT for 17 years. In 2024, she released her multisensory picture book We Can Be Kind, co-written with Broadway/Disney composer David Friedman.

Christina has also recorded two albums: Dream Bigger in 2017, and Ordinary Miracle in 2022. She is certified in MBSR Meditation.

M. SHANNON HERNANDEZ  Messaging and Email Marketing Strategist

Shannon is a Messaging and Email Marketing Strategist and the Founder of Joyful Business Revolution™. She helps established business owners and mission-driven organizations turn their mission into a movement—creating messaging that fuels connection, community, and lasting impact. Shannon works with coaches, consultants, and neurodivergent, DEI-rooted leaders whose messaging no longer matches their magic. Her clients want marketing that reflects the full brilliance of their work. A sought-after business strategist, she’s been featured on CBS, ABC, FOX, and NBC. Shannon is the author of Practical Joy and co-host of the Grow Your Business for Good podcast.