Keynote & Featured Speakers
Frank Kitchen
Frank C. Kitchen, CSP, has over 30 Years of Talent Development experience as an award-winning retail manager, trainer, college educator, performer, Fundraising Auctioneer and Motivational Speaker. Born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, Frank Kitchen spent over twenty years educating, energizing, and empowering thousands of students and professionals to transform their loftiest aspirations into reality.
Stop Playing Small: The Recipe for Closing the Belief Gap and Cooking Up the Success You're Hungry for!
In this transformational keynote, Frank Kitchen — The Chef of Success — reveals why the biggest barrier standing between professionals and their next level of success isn't always a lack of talent, opportunity, or resources. It's the Belief Gap — the distance between what people are capable of achieving and what they believe they can achieve.
For more than 30 years, Frank has studied what helps people move from potential to performance. Through his signature LIVE F.R.E.S.H.™ Recipe, Frank reveals the five essential ingredients professionals need to flip their mindset, eliminate stale thinking, take intentional action, and cook up the results they're hungry for. With engaging stories, interactive experiences, and unforgettable culinary metaphors, Frank equips audiences with a practical recipe they can use immediately to stop playing small, own their potential, and become the proof that success is possible.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPERIENCE
- A one-of-a-kind, authentic delivery that meets professionals exactly where they are — and pulls out the best they didn't know they have
- Interactive moments that spark honest reflection, real conversation, and renewed momentum
- Frank's signature culinary metaphors that make the message impossible to forget
- A shared language their team will still be using long after the event
WHAT THEY'LL WALK AWAY WITH
- A proven recipe for closing the belief gap — and the five ingredients to cook up real, measurable success immediately
- A clear recipe for recognizing and eliminating stale thinking — and the mindset shift to replace it with fresh results
- Practical tools to cook up meaningful results in their role, on their team, and in their life
- A personal commitment to stop playing small and become the proof others need to see
Rachel's Challenge
Kristi Krings is the CEO of Rachel’s Challenge, a nonprofit that has prevented 9 school shootings and hundreds of suicides annually. A nationally recognized speaker and thought-leader on school climate and safety, she has spent more than a decade developing programs with schools and districts to reduce isolation and improve student mental health. Kristi regularly collaborates with education and national leaders to advance best practices around addressing the root causes of mental health issues and violence in schools.
Stronger Connections, Safer Schools
Join Kristi Krings, CEO of Rachel’s Challenge, for an inspiring session that addresses the critical issues of violence, bullying, and mental health in schools. Drawing from over 20 years of proven impact, Rachel’s Challenge empowers educators to cultivate safer, more connected school culture. Kristi will share compelling stories of resilience, compassion, and hope, rooted in the legacy of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine tragedy. Through practical tools and evidence-based strategies, you’ll learn how to address root causes of violence and isolation by fostering connection, empathy, and kindness​​.
Rachel's Challenge is a nationally recognized school program focused on preventing school violence by strengthening school climate and supporting youth mental health. Over the past 25 years, the organization has reached more than 35 million people in 20,000+ schools, helped avert at least nine school shootings, and contributed to an average 3% annual reduction in the national youth suicide rate.
Join CEO Kristi Krings to explore practical strategies for addressing student behavior, bullying, mental health, school safety, and student engagement. Learn how Rachel's Challenge equips students to lead positive change through student leadership, connection, and hope. Hear how the story of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine school shooting, inspired a movement that continues to transform schools across the country. You'll also explore current youth mental health trends, hear student stories, and leave with practical ideas for building stronger relationships and creating safer, more connected school communities.
