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Monday
08:30am - 09:45am EDT - July 22, 2019 | Room: Celestin Ballroom
Track: General Session

Hear GAO’s comptroller general discuss changes from last year’s U.S. government financial position, progress on key GAO initiatives and what GAO and auditors might look forward to in the future.


Tuesday
08:00am - 09:15am EDT - July 23, 2019 | Room: Celestin Ballroom
Track: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Natalie Fikes sets audiences up to prosper with impactful strategies for leading a purpose-driven life and career. Her transformative strategies for changing one’s mindset empower others to release the unlimited potential inside just waiting to be discovered. Based on her own journey of self-discovery, Natalie shares real-world lessons and advice that not only inspire others to live the life that they want, but help them discover the gifts and talents they already possess so they can start seeing immediate changes in all areas of their lives.


Tuesday
04:05pm - 05:20pm EDT - July 23, 2019 | Room: Empire B
Track: FOS: HR (Human Resources/Personnel)

Change can be scary. How do you motivate staff to look for new ways to accomplish your mission or implement a new requirement? This panel will discuss tips and techniques for empowering staff to seek change through innovation and teamwork.

  • The ability to ideate, innovate and create requires different strengths and abilities. This is where a team with diverse strength comes into play and an effective leader can enable these strengths to flourish in order to meet the mission of the organization.

Wednesday
03:05pm - 04:05pm EDT - July 24, 2019 | Room: Celestin Ballroom
Ben Nemtin, Speaker
Track: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Ben Nemtin is on a mission to achieve the unthinkable. From playing basketball with President Obama to streaking a soccer field, from raising over $400,000 for charity to placing a record-breaking $250,000 bet on roulette—Ben’s bucket list quest has inspired millions to strive for greatness. Ben weaves the compelling story of how The Buried Life started with 100 impossible dreams scribbled on a piece of paper and grew into a global movement of millions, skillfully connects his story to the fabric of our daily lives.

Ben’s message of radical possibility combined with his ‘5 Steps to Making the Impossible Possible’ leaves audiences not only inspired but also equipped to tackle the seemingly insurmountable. Ben’s system of achieving any impossible goal demystifies daunting tasks and turns ‘dreams’ into ‘projects’ by creating a digestible pathway to success. Mediocre is crowded, raise your bar and surprise yourself.